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India unites in joy as cricket greats hail inspiring World Cup win

India unites in joy as cricket greats hail inspiring World Cup win

India's T20 World Cup triumph was hailed by former cricketers on Sunday as inspiring the next generation, after Rohit Sharma and his team ended the country's global trophy drought.

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Unbeaten Rodriguez knocks out Estrada to win super flyweight belt

Unbeaten Rodriguez knocks out Estrada to win super flyweight belt

Unbeaten American Jesse Rodriguez knocked out Mexico's Juan Francisco Estrada at the end of the seventh round on Saturday to take the World Boxing Council super flyweight title.

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Lopez dominates Claggett to keep world junior welterweight title

Lopez dominates Claggett to keep world junior welterweight title

American Teofimo Lopez retained his World Boxing Organization junior welterweight title on Saturday with a unanimous decision victory over Canada's Steve Claggett.

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Hurricane Beryl, first of 2024 season, bears down on Caribbean

Hurricane Beryl, first of 2024 season, bears down on Caribbean

Much of the southeast Caribbean was on alert late Saturday as Beryl strengthened into the first hurricane of the 2024 Atlantic season, with forecasters warning it will swiftly become a major storm.

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No Messi, no problem as Argentina down Peru; Canada advance

No Messi, no problem as Argentina down Peru; Canada advance

Argentina shrugged off the injury absence of Lionel Messi to maintain their perfect start at the Copa America on Saturday with a 2-0 victory over Peru in Miami.

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Jackson tops Jamaican 200 heats in Olympic sprint double bid

Jackson tops Jamaican 200 heats in Olympic sprint double bid

Two-time reigning world 200m champion Shericka Jackson delivered the fastest time in Saturday's qualifying heats in the event at the Jamaican Olympic trials.

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No Messi, no problem as Argentina down Peru

No Messi, no problem as Argentina down Peru

Argentina shrugged off the injury absence of Lionel Messi to maintain their perfect start at the Copa America on Saturday with a 2-0 victory over Peru in Miami.

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Richardson Olympic double bid over as Lyles marches on

Richardson Olympic double bid over as Lyles marches on

Sha'Carri Richardson's dreams of an Olympic sprint double ended in disappointment at the US trials on Saturday as men's sprint star Noah Lyles blasted to victory in the 200m.

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Black British music in spotlight at new exhibition

Black British music in spotlight at new exhibition

What do a champagne bottle signed by Stormzy, Beethoven's tuning fork and a giant peacock Carnival costume have in common? They're all currently on display in a first-of-its-kind exhibition at the British Library.

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Richardson Olympic double hopes dashed as Thomas wins 200m

Richardson Olympic double hopes dashed as Thomas wins 200m

Sha'Carri Richardson's dreams of an Olympic sprint double ended in disappointment after she could only finish fourth in the 200m at the US trials in Eugene, Oregon on Saturday.

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