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Rybakina eases injury fears ahead of US Open

Rybakina eases injury fears ahead of US Open

Australian Open champion Elena Rybakina says things are "all good" for the US Open after a heel injury forced her to retire from her Cincinnati WTA semi-final last week.

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Djokovic kicks off latest Grand Slam quest under US Open lights

Djokovic kicks off latest Grand Slam quest under US Open lights

Four-time champion Novak Djokovic headlines the first night session of the US Open, kicking off his latest quest for an elusive 25th Grand Slam title against Argentina's Mariano Navone on Sunday.

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Erasmus calls Rennie barbs over Springbok scrumming 'nonsense'

Erasmus calls Rennie barbs over Springbok scrumming 'nonsense'

Rival coaches Rassie Erasmus and Dave Rennie exchanged barbs about South Africa's scrumming tactics after the Springboks \ beat New Zealand 33-26 in a pulsating second Test in Cape Town on Saturday.

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'Sorry' De Zerbi won't panic after Spurs shambles

'Sorry' De Zerbi won't panic after Spurs shambles

Roberto De Zerbi apologised for Tottenham's dismal 2-0 defeat against Newcastle but insisted he won't panic after the club's worst start to a season in 52 years.

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Lawrence's fifty leaves Pakistan facing record chase to level England series

Lawrence's fifty leaves Pakistan facing record chase to level England series

Dan Lawrence's unbeaten fifty on Saturday left Pakistan needing to rewrite the record books in their quest for a series-levelling win against England in the second Test at Lord's.

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UN, Nepal warn of climate threat after deadly floods

UN, Nepal warn of climate threat after deadly floods

Nepal's foreign minister and the UN climate chief on Saturday warned of the growing threat from global warming to the Himalayas, as rescuers race to find thousands missing after torrential flooding along the border with China.

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USTA boss says structure of new player council not yet set

USTA boss says structure of new player council not yet set

The exact formulation of a new Grand Slam player advisory council is still under discussion as top tournaments seek to strengthen relationships with tennis pros, US Tennis Association chief executive Craig Tiley said on the eve of the US Open on Saturday.

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Rescuers dig into tunnel as missing toll from Nepal, China flood nears 3,000

Rescuers dig into tunnel as missing toll from Nepal, China flood nears 3,000

Rescuers in Nepal and China on Saturday battled to locate thousands of people missing days after a deadly, tsunami-like wall of water and debris swept through the Himalayan region, engulfing entire villages.

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Munoz saves Iraola in Liverpool draw, big-spending Spurs lose again

Munoz saves Iraola in Liverpool draw, big-spending Spurs lose again

Victor Munoz saved Andoni Iraola from his first defeat as Liverpool manager with the late strike that rescued a 2-2 draw against Nottingham Forest on Saturday, while Newcastle condemned big-spending Tottenham to a second successive defeat.

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Tiny Elversberg stun Leverkusen on Bundesliga debut, Dortmund beat Hamburg

Tiny Elversberg stun Leverkusen on Bundesliga debut, Dortmund beat Hamburg

Bundesliga newcomers Elversberg kick-started their first top-flight campaign in style, stunning 2023-24 champions Bayer Leverkusen in a dominant 3-2 home victory, while Borussia Dortmund beat Hamburg in Saturday's late game.

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