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MMA draws thousands in Nigeria as fight sport gains ground

MMA draws thousands in Nigeria as fight sport gains ground

The arena was packed on Friday night in the upscale Lekki neighbourhood of Nigeria's bustling commercial capital, Lagos.

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Cummins says WTC final 'a bridge too far' for beaten Australia

Cummins says WTC final 'a bridge too far' for beaten Australia

Australia captain Pat Cummins said his side had been faced with a "bridge too far" after losing the World Test Championship final to South Africa at Lord's on Saturday.

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Markram leads South Africa to 'special' World Test Championship victory

Markram leads South Africa to 'special' World Test Championship victory

Aiden Markram's magnificent century was the cornerstone of South Africa's five-wicket victory over Australia in the World Test Championship final at Lord's on Saturday as the Proteas ended decades of cricket heartbreak by at last winning a major global title.

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Lawrence shares sixth as second round ends at rainy US Open

Lawrence shares sixth as second round ends at rainy US Open

Thriston Lawrence sank a four-foot par putt Saturday morning to complete his storm-halted second round of the US Open in a share of sixth place at rainy Oakmont.

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Thousands celebrate South Korean Pride parade in Seoul

Thousands celebrate South Korean Pride parade in Seoul

Tens of thousands of LGBTQ South Koreans and supporters gathered in central Seoul for annual Pride celebrations on Saturday, with a central government agency represented for the first time.

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Markram the hero as South Africa win WTC final to end long wait for cricket glory

Markram the hero as South Africa win WTC final to end long wait for cricket glory

Aiden Markram's magnificent century was the cornerstone of South Africa's five-wicket victory over Australia in the World Test Championship final at Lord's on Saturday as the Proteas ended decades of cricket heartbreak by at last winning a major global title.

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South Africa beat Australia to win World Test Championship final

South Africa beat Australia to win World Test Championship final

Aiden Markram's magnificent century guided South Africa to a five-wicket win over Australia in the World Test Championship final at Lord's on Saturday as the Proteas finally ended their decades-long wait for a major global cricket trophy.

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Israel warns 'Tehran will burn' after wave of missile fire

Israel warns 'Tehran will burn' after wave of missile fire

Israel's defence minister warned Saturday that "Tehran will burn" and its residents pay dearly if Iran continues its missile strikes against Israeli civilians.

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Death toll in India plane crash rises to at least 279

Death toll in India plane crash rises to at least 279

The death toll from the fiery crash of a London-bound passenger jet in an Indian city climbed to 279 on Saturday as officials sought to match the DNA of victims with their grieving relatives.

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McKenzie kicks Chiefs to Super Rugby semi-final win over Brumbies

McKenzie kicks Chiefs to Super Rugby semi-final win over Brumbies

Damian McKenzie kicked the Waikato Chiefs into a third successive Super Rugby Pacific final, punishing the ACT Brumbies for their indiscipline in a 37-17 semi-final win on Saturday.

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