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HAVANA, Cuba—Cuba's coastguard shot dead four people and injured six others travelling in a US-registered speedboat in an exchange of fire off the Cub...
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Thomas Gould, the Irish politician who recently captured global attention because of his distinctive accent, says he has been overwhelmed by the volum...
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A Jamaican man reportedly appeared in a Florida federal court Monday to answer to charges stemming from the seizure of millions of US dollars worth of...
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KINGSTON, Jamaica—Opposition Spokesperson on National Security, Fitz Jackson has chided Dr Horace Chang for the national security minister's remark th...
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Jamaica vs Uruguay: Davis Cup tied at 1-1
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Jamaica vs Uruguay: Davis Cup tied at 1-1
February 7, 2026
President of Tennis Jamaica John Azar says he was elated but exhausted following two grueling matches that left Jamaica and Uruguay locked at 1-1 in t...
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Alcaraz sweeps past Djokovic to win ‘dream’ Australian Open
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Alcaraz sweeps past Djokovic to win ‘dream’ Australian Open
February 1, 2026
MELBOURNE, Australia (AFP)  — Carlos Alcaraz swept past Novak Djokovic to win his first Australian Open on Sunday and become the youngest man to compl...
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Alyssa James opens at the AO Juniors
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Alyssa James opens at the AO Juniors
January 26, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica and the Caribbean’s top women’s junior tennis player Alyssa James will make her debut at the Australian Open junior champi...
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Osaka steals show at Australian Open as Sinner strolls through
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Osaka steals show at Australian Open as Sinner strolls through
Dana Malcolm | Observer Online Reporter | Malcolmd@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 20, 2026
MELBOURNE, Australia (AFP) — Jannik Sinner barely broke a sweat in launching his quest to win a third Australian Open in a row on Tuesday as Naomi Osa...
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Top-ranked Alcaraz, Sabalenka headline Australian Open day one
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Top-ranked Alcaraz, Sabalenka headline Australian Open day one
January 17, 2026
MELBOURNE, Australia (AFP) — Carlos Alcaraz will launch his bid for tennis history while women's world number one Aryna Sabalenka is also in action on...
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Gauff saves US at United Cup, Wawrinka starts farewell season with win
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Gauff saves US at United Cup, Wawrinka starts farewell season with win
January 3, 2026
PERTH, Australia (AFP) —Coco Gauff rode to the rescue with a 6-1, 6-1 hammering of Solana Sierra to nudge the United States (US) towards a 2-1 defeat ...
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Venus Williams gets Australian Open wildcard aged 45
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Venus Williams gets Australian Open wildcard aged 45
January 2, 2026
MELBOURNE, Australia — Seven-time major singles champion Venus Williams was handed a wildcard to the Australian Open aged 45 on Friday, becoming the o...
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Sinner caps eventful year with ATP Finals triumph over great rival Alcaraz
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Sinner caps eventful year with ATP Finals triumph over great rival Alcaraz
November 16, 2025
TURIN, Italy (AFP) -- Jannik Sinner ended a turbulent season in the best possible fashion on Sunday after seeing off Carlos Alcaraz in straight sets, ...
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Alcaraz secures ATP Finals showdown with great rival Sinner
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Alcaraz secures ATP Finals showdown with great rival Sinner
November 15, 2025
TURIN, Italy (AFP) -- Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner will face off for the ATP Finals title after tennis' two biggest stars cruised into the final o...
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Rybakina outguns world No1 Sabalenka to win WTA Finals
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Rybakina outguns world No1 Sabalenka to win WTA Finals
Dana Malcolm | Observer Online Reporter | Malcolmd@jamaicaobserver.com 
November 8, 2025
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AFP) — Elena Rybakina clinched her biggest title since Wimbledon in 2022 by defeating world number one Aryna Sabalenka 6-3, 7-6 ...
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France’s Gael Monfils announces retirement at end of 2026
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France’s Gael Monfils announces retirement at end of 2026
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PARIS, France (AFP) -- French tennis player Gael Monfils, one of the most entertaining and popular players on the ATP tour, announced on Wednesday tha...
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Alcaraz beats Sinner to win US Open and reclaim #1 ranking
September 7, 2025
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — Carlos Alcaraz beat Jannik Sinner in four sets on Sunday to win the United States (US) Open as loud boos -- mixed with...
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Williams will keep playing after US Open doubles exit
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Williams will keep playing after US Open doubles exit
September 2, 2025
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — Venus Williams said she plans to keep playing tennis on Tuesday after exiting the United States (US) Open women's doub...
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Sinner, Swiatek tested at US Open as Gauff sets up Osaka showdown
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Sinner, Swiatek tested at US Open as Gauff sets up Osaka showdown
August 31, 2025
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) -- Jannik Sinner kept his US Open title defence on track Saturday as Iga Swiatek struggled through to the last 16 and ho...
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Ostapenko apologises for ‘no education’ Townsend jibe
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Ostapenko apologises for ‘no education’ Townsend jibe
August 30, 2025
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — Jelena Ostapenko issued an apology on Saturday for her US Open tirade at Taylor Townsend that triggered accusations of...
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Osaka slams Ostapenko rant in US Open ‘racism’ storm
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Osaka slams Ostapenko rant in US Open ‘racism’ storm
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NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — Naomi Osaka hit out at Jelena Ostapenko on Thursday after the Latvian triggered accusations of racism following her Un...
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Osaka breezes into US Open third round
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Osaka breezes into US Open third round
August 28, 2025
New York, United States (AFP)-Japan's Naomi Osaka raced into the US Open third round on Thursday as she blew past American Hailey Baptiste 6-3, 6-1 in...
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Osaka moves into US Open second round
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Osaka moves into US Open second round
August 26, 2025
NEW YORK, United States (AFP)-Twice former champion Naomi Osaka advanced to the second round of the US Open on Tuesday with a 6-3, 6-4 win over Belgiu...
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Battling Venus falls short on US Open return
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Battling Venus falls short on US Open return
August 25, 2025
New York, United States (AFP)-Venus Williams battled bravely before suffering a first-round defeat on her return to the US Open on Tuesday, losing in ...
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‘It’s in my DNA’: Williams relishes US Open return at 45
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‘It’s in my DNA’: Williams relishes US Open return at 45
August 23, 2025
New York, United States (AFP) —Venus Williams said Saturday she is relishing the prospect of her record-extending 25th US Open appearance, saying the ...
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Swiatek cruises, Osaka battles through in Montreal
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Swiatek cruises, Osaka battles through in Montreal
July 30, 2025
MONTREAL, Canada (AFP)—Wimbledon champion Iga Swiatek cruised into the third round of the WTA Canadian Open on Wednesday as Naomi Osaka fought off two...
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Venus Williams gets US Open mixed doubles wild card spot
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Venus Williams gets US Open mixed doubles wild card spot
July 29, 2025
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) - Venus Williams, who made a comeback last week after more than a year's hiatus from competitive tennis, will compete al...
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