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Taiwanese film hunters rescue ageing reels from bygone era

Australia stand by under-fire Popovic after World Cup exit

Afghan car trade screeches to a halt due to regional wars

All Blacks wing Fineanganofo's debut began 'in the toilet, spewing'

Pipe dreams: Bangladesh surfers chase waves at Asian Games

Xhaka -- Switzerland's World Cup rock born to be skipper

England can write new Azteca history by meeting Mexico challenge, says Tuchel

Paraguay coach says team 'fought like lions' in World Cup loss to France

Australia's Schmidt rues missed opportunities as Wilson defends Donaldson

Violent crime wave beleaguers Israel's Arab youth

Deschamps hails France for staying cool in World Cup win over Paraguay

Severe weather disrupts Trump's America 250 celebration

Severe weather disrupted the marquee celebration of America's 250th birthday Saturday, threatening a much-hyped rally and speech in Washington by President Donald Trump who has sought to stamp his mark on the anniversary.

Japan ready for Ireland after 'big statement' against Italy

Japan believe they have made "a big statement" by beating Italy in their Nations Championship opener and are confident they can take that momentum into next weekend's clash with Ireland.

Judge, Trout among MLB All-Star Game starter selections

New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge and Los Angeles Angeles star Mike Trout were among those named as starters on Saturday for the 96th Major League Baseball All-Star Game.

Mbappe says France happy 'to get hands dirty' after World Cup win

France captain Kylian Mbappe said his side were happy to do whatever it takes to advance in the World Cup after they battled through a bad-tempered last-16 tie with Paraguay to win 1-0 on Saturday.

Davis-Woodhall opens up about depression after Eugene win

World and Olympic champion Tara Davis-Woodhall's latest long jump triumph at the Eugene Diamond League athletics meeting was a triumph of will as much as skill.

France beat Paraguay with Mbappe penalty to reach World Cup quarter-finals

France needed a second-half Kylian Mbappe penalty to break down a stubborn Paraguay side on Saturday, winning a niggly World Cup last-16 clash 1-0 to set up a quarter-final showdown with Morocco.

France battle past Paraguay to set up Morocco World Cup showdown

Kylian Mbappe scored from the penalty spot as France overcame searing heat and stubborn defence to beat Paraguay 1-0 and set up a World Cup quarter-final against Morocco on Saturday.

Jefferson-Wooden holds off Richardson for Eugene 100m win

Melissa Jefferson-Wooden edged Sha'Carri Richardson at the line to win a scintillating women's 100m Saturday at a Eugene Diamond League athletics meeting otherwise marked by upsets.

Dinusha shines for Sri Lanka on second day of West Indies Test

Sonal Dinusha missed out on a maiden Test century but Sri Lanka continued to pile on the runs in reaching an impressive 549 for nine declared after tea on the second day of the second and final Test against the West Indies at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua on Saturday.

Stopping Haaland no mystery for Brazil, says Ancelotti

Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti said his defenders need no guidance on how to contain Erling Haaland ahead of Sunday's World Cup last-16 tie with Norway.

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