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    Two of the more high profile American players at the ASB Tennis Classic have suffered first round exits

    Two of the more high profile American players at the ASB Tennis Classic have suffered first round exits


    Tournament second seed Emma Navarro has been dispatched by Brit Francesca Jones in three sets.

    2017 US Open champion Sloane Stephens was also beaten in three sets by Mexico's Renata Zarazua.



    Manchester United are looking for a new manager, again.

    They've sacked Ruben Amorim after 14 months at the helm.



    A win in 2026 remains elusive for Auckland FC.

    They've drawn 1-all away with Macarthur FC ... after a 3-1 loss to Newcastle on New Year's Day.



    Cantabrian Rohan Ware is celebrating his maiden national bowls title.

    The Belfast club representative beat Nathan Black in the men's singles final at the National Championships in Christchurch.

    Ware says he's proud to have completed a nationals trifecta.

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