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Messi inspires Argentina great escape over Egypt, Swiss advance
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Switzerland beat Colombia on penalties to reach World Cup quarter-finals
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Iyer's India 'atrocious' in record 125-run T20 defeat by England
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Rain hands West Indies series win over Sri Lanka
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Egypt 'cheated' in controversial World Cup exit to Messi's Argentina, says Hassan
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Cardinal tipped to be pope accused of molesting several women
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How rescuers carried out 180-hour 'miracle' amid Venzuela's ruins
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I can still win another Grand Slam, says Osaka after Wimbledon exit
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Scotland boss Townsend expects Russell will face Springboks
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France's Le Pen says still running for president
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Messi inspires Argentina great escape over Egypt
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Zverev, Cobolli targeting rematch at Wimbledon
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Lidl-Trek celebrate 'perfect' day at Tour de France
Czech rider Mathias Vacek celebrated the "perfect" day for his Lidl-Trek team after former world champion Mads Pedersen won Tuesday's fourth stage of the Tour de France in searing heat.
Cavs agree on Mitchell deal as LeBron watches: report
Donovan Mitchell has agreed to a maximum four-year NBA contract extension worth $273 million with the Cleveland Cavaliers, his agent said Tuesday, a move that could help bring back LeBron James.
Muchova ends Osaka run to reach Wimbledon semis
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Mexico probing if US violated sovereignty in 2024 drug lord capture
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Zverev reaches first Wimbledon quarter-final
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Nordic joy as Traeen takes yellow, Pedersen wins Tour de France 4th stage
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Australia's Mooney back at No 1 in batting rankings after World Cup heroics
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Electric Our Lady land: guitar made from burned Notre Dame wood
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Traeen takes yellow, Pedersen wins Tour de France 4th stage
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