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Red Sox stretch streak to 14 after clinging on to beat Orioles 6-5
Caleb Durbin smashed the deciding solo home run and the Boston Red Sox stretched their win streak to 14 games on Monday by edging Baltimore 6-5.
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Australia's Cummins, Hazlewood, Lyon back for Bangladesh Test series
Australia's veteran bowling trio -- captain Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood and Nathan Lyon have returned from injury and were all on Tuesday named in the Test squad to face Bangladesh next month.
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Trump to bask in World Cup final spotlight
US President Donald Trump will bask in the spotlight at the World Cup final on Sunday -- after already providing one of the tournament's most controversial moments.
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Faith vs therapy: Inside the Philippine school for exorcists
Asia's only dedicated exorcism centre -- designed to train not only Philippine priests but clergy from across the region -- sits just off a busy thoroughfare in Metro Manila.
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Italy confident they can bounce back at Nations Championship
Italy captain Michele Lamaro is confident his side can bounce back in a confidence-sapping Nations Championship campaign, but said they must learn from their mistakes.
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In a Lebanon museum, 'keys without homes' evoke destruction in south
Tears streamed down south Lebanon resident Fatima Hajj Ali's face as she stared at a host of keys hanging like windchimes from the ceiling of a Beirut museum -- each one symbolising a home, like her own, destroyed by Israel.
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Kiss has work cut out at Wallabies as Schmidt bids farewell
Outgoing Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt believes he is leaving the team in a good place, but with the Rugby World Cup on home soil barely 14 months away replacement Les Kiss has plenty to do.
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Influencer Andrew Tate and brother arrested in Miami
Radical social media influencer Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan were arrested Saturday in Miami, the US Marshals Service told AFP, as Britain seeks their extradition to face new charges of rape, sex trafficking and assault.
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Departing Deschamps looks back on 'wonderful' World Cup
France coach Didier Deschamps said he had experienced a "truly wonderful adventure" with his players as he bid farewell to the job on Saturday after 14 highly successful years in charge.
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FIFA toasts World Cup triumph as tournament draws to close
It was supposed to be the World Cup weighed down by problems: sky-high prices, geopolitical tension, the shadow of conflict and the threat of brutal summer heat across the three host nations.
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England finish third as Spain and Argentina brace for World Cup final
England beat France 6-4 in a high-scoring World Cup romp on Saturday to seal third place as Kylian Mbappe became the competition's all-time leading scorer with 22 goals.
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All Blacks make strides under Rennie as Springboks loom
Coach Dave Rennie says he's "really excited" by the All Blacks' upward trajectory early in his tenure but warns a four-Test series against South Africa will be a "different beast".
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England took first step towards elite nations with France win: Tuchel
Thomas Tuchel said England had taken their first step in closing the gap on the top football nations after edging a 10-goal thriller against France to finish third at the 2026 tournament.
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Japan's young guns excite Jones in Nations Championship
Coach Eddie Jones said he was excited about Japan's future after some "absolutely outstanding" performances from young newcomers to his team in the Nations Championship.
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England edge France 6-4 in chaotic World Cup bronze match
England beat France 6-4 in a chaotic World Cup third-place playoff on Saturday as Kylian Mbappe became the all-time leading scorer in World Cup history.
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Erasmus calls Springbok victory over Wales a 'grind'
South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus said the seven-try 43-0 Nations Championship third-round victory over Wales in Durban on Saturday was more difficult than it may have looked on the surface.
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Earl double guides England past Argentina after dramatic ending
England No 8 Ben Earl scored twice as England beat Argentina 31-24 in the Nations Championship on Saturday in an ill-disciplined affair overshadowed by off-field matters.
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Spain's Yamal aims to join elite club of teenage World Cup winners
Lionel Messi will become the oldest outfield player to appear in a World Cup final on Sunday as Spain's Lamine Yamal seeks to join an elite group of teenage winners.
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Burns rides new dad bounce to brink of British Open breakthrough
Sam Burns was not even planning to tee off at Royal Birkdale until his daughter was born early, but now stands on the brink of his first major at the British Open.
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Burns leads British Open by two as McIlroy unleashes on 'performative' DeChambeau
Sam Burns will take a two-shot lead into Sunday's final round of the British Open as Rory McIlroy launched a scathing attack on Bryson DeChambeau after his third round on Saturday.
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Wenger accepts World Cup hydration breaks split opinion
Arsene Wenger said Saturday he accepted that the hydration breaks used at this year's World Cup were not universally popular and said FIFA will assess whether to implement them in the same way in the future.
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Back-to-back World Cup winners: Argentina seek to join elite group
Argentina are one game away from becoming just the third team to successfully defend the World Cup, with European champions Spain standing in their way.
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England World Cup star Rogers set to join Chelsea: reports
Chelsea have agreed a deal to sign England World Cup midfielder Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa, according to several reports on Saturday.
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Wembanyama to make France team return after two years away
NBA star Victor Wembanyama is set to make his return to the French national team for the first time since the 2024 Olympics, the French Basketball Federation (FFBB) announced on Saturday.
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Debutant Williams scores as South Africa thump Wales
Debutant wing Jaco Williams scored a try and created another as South Africa thumped Wales 43-0 on Saturday to reclaim first place in the Nations Championship southern hemisphere standings.
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Teenage talent Seixas delighted after 'marvellously tough' Tour de France stage
French teenage prodigy Paul Seixas underlined his potential with a third place finish on the 14th stage of the Tour de France on Saturday, which moved him up to fourth overall.
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Hamilton thanks Ferrari for 'mega' repairs after smashing car
Lewis Hamilton thanked his Ferrari crew for their rapid work on his badly-damaged car on Saturday after he bounced back to qualify sixth for Sunday's Belgian Grand Prix.
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Fox joins 62 club to lead British Open, McIlroy unleashes on 'performative' DeChambeau
Ryan Fox matched the record low score at a major of 62 to move into a share of the British Open lead on Saturday as Rory McIlroy launched a scathing attack on Bryson DeChambeau's antics after receiving a two-shot penalty.
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Antonelli wants to lead Verstappen from start in Belgium
Kimi Antonelli aims to start fast and have fun on Sunday as he bids to convert his sixth pole position of the season into victory at the Belgian Grand Prix.
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Spain, Argentina tune up for World Cup final in smoggy New Jersey
Argentina and Spain fine-tuned preparations for Sunday's World Cup final in New Jersey as a persistent, choking smog blanketed the eastern United States.
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McIlroy launches scathing attack on 'performative' DeChambeau antics
Rory McIlroy said Bryson DeChambeau tried to hold the British Open "hostage" and was begging for attention after the American reacted angrily to being given a two-shot penalty.
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Wimbledon finalist Muchova out for 'a few weeks'
Injury-prone Wimbledon finalist Karolina Muchova said on Saturday she would miss "a few weeks" of competition after undergoing "a small surgery".
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Wildfire haze hangs over eastern US -- and World Cup final
Heavy, acrid smoke blanketed the eastern United States on Saturday, marring preparations for the weekend's highly awaited World Cup final to be held in an open stadium in New Jersey.
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Pogacar wins 'unforgettable' Tour de France 14th stage to extend overall lead
Tadej Pogacar won an "unforgettable" mountainous 14th stage of the Tour de France amidst huge crowds in the Vosges on Saturday to extend his lead over Jonas Vingegaard to four and a half minutes.
Antonelli pips Verstappen to take pole at Belgian Grand Prix
Championship leader Kimi Antonelli roared to pole position for Mercedes on Saturday when he beat Red Bull's four-time champion Max Verstappen in the final seconds of Belgian Grand Prix qualifying.
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Madonna, Cruise lead A-list stars at World Cup final
The World Cup tournament was bigger than ever before this year, and so is the list of stars expected at MetLife Stadium for Sunday's final, from Tom Cruise in the closing ceremony to Madonna and Shakira on the halftime stage.
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India all-rounder Sundar out of England finale
India all-rounder Washington Sundar has been ruled out of the third one-day international against England, team management announced on Saturday.
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Pogacar wins Tour de France 14th stage to extend overall lead
Tadej Pogacar won the 14th stage of the Tour de France in the Vosges on Saturday to extend his lead over Jonas Vingegaard to four and a half minutes.
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Antonelli takes pole at Belgian Grand Prix
Championship leader Kimi Antonelli outpaced his rivals Saturday when he took pole position for the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps.
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Britain's Kerr sets new world record in men's mile
Britain's Josh Kerr etched his name into the pantheon of milers when he set a new world record in the men's mile at the London Diamond League on Saturday.
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Record setter Kerr, Alfred light up London Diamond League
Josh Kerr streaked to a memorable world record in the men's mile at a high-octane Diamond League meet in London on Saturday, while Julien Alfred continued her unbeaten sprint streak.