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After 11 World Cups, football finally comes home for one Indian fan

After 11 World Cups, football finally comes home for one Indian fan

From Diego Maradona's infamous "Hand of God" to Zinedine Zidane's headbutt, Indian football fan Dipak Nandy has witnessed some of the World Cup's defining moments from the stands.

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Marc Marquez wins sprint at Japan MotoGP, Martin grabs pole

Marc Marquez wins sprint at Japan MotoGP, Martin grabs pole

Marc Marquez dominated Saturday's Japanese Grand Prix sprint, narrowing his points gap to seven against championship leader Jorge Martin, who will start from pole in Sunday's race.

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Tom Kim powers to Games gold and exemption from military service

Tom Kim powers to Games gold and exemption from military service

Tom Kim shot a sparkling final-round six-under 64 on Saturday to win golf gold at the Asian Games -- and avoid a long spell in South Korea's military.

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Alcaraz fends off Arnaldi to reach Japan Open quarters

Alcaraz fends off Arnaldi to reach Japan Open quarters

Top seed Carlos Alcaraz advanced into the the quarter-finals of the Japan Open with a 7-6 (8/6), 6-1 victory over Matteo Arnaldi on Saturday in Tokyo.

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Split loyalties for Indian football fans at Brazil friendly

Split loyalties for Indian football fans at Brazil friendly

Excited Indian football fans admitted to divided loyalties as they looked forward to their country's first-ever friendly with the mighty Brazil in Kolkata on Saturday.

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Antonelli tops times in final practice at Bahrain GP

Antonelli tops times in final practice at Bahrain GP

World championship leader Kimi Antonelli topped the times for Mercedes ahead of both Red Bulls in Saturday's third and final free practice ahead of the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.

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India-Pakistan blockbuster brings cricket fever to Japan baseball field

India-Pakistan blockbuster brings cricket fever to Japan baseball field

One of sport's fiercest rivalries descended on a sleepy corner of Japan on Saturday as India and Pakistan clashed in the men's cricket final at the Asian Games on a converted baseball field.

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Gauff digs deep to beat Osorio in China Open second round

Gauff digs deep to beat Osorio in China Open second round

Coco Gauff kept her composure to beat Camila Osorio 7-6 (7/4), 4-6, 6-2, overcoming shaky serving to survive the second round of the China Open on Saturday in Beijing.

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Wong waiting on Rafa after winning Asian Games tennis gold

Wong waiting on Rafa after winning Asian Games tennis gold

Coleman Wong will be eagerly checking his phone for a message from Rafael Nadal after the Hong Kong player won tennis gold at the Asian Games on Saturday, and with it a place at the Olympics.

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Fresh protests to hit Spain after housing measures defeated

Fresh protests to hit Spain after housing measures defeated

Fresh protests over housing are due to take place in Madrid and other Spanish cities on Saturday, a day after parliament rejected two government measures to strengthen protection for tenants.

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