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Sinner extends Masters tournament streak on home turf, eyes French Open

Sinner extends Masters tournament streak on home turf, eyes French Open

Jannik Sinner has his eyes on a first Roland Garros title after winning the Italian Open on Sunday to claim a record-extending sixth consecutive Masters 1000 tournament victory.

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Canadian cruise passenger confirmed positive for hantavirus

Canadian cruise passenger confirmed positive for hantavirus

A Canadian who was aboard the cruise ship MV Hondius has tested positive for the Andes hantavirus, public health officials said Sunday.

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England see off gutsy France to clinch another Women's Six Nations

England see off gutsy France to clinch another Women's Six Nations

Ellie Kildunne and Jess Breach scored two tries apiece as world champions England sealed an eighth straight Women's Six Nations title with a 43-28 win away to France in Bordeaux on Sunday.

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Sevilla safe despite Real Madrid defeat, Mallorca on brink

Sevilla safe despite Real Madrid defeat, Mallorca on brink

Vinicius Junior earned Real Madrid a 1-0 win at Sevilla on Sunday in La Liga in the penultimate round of fixtures, but results elsewhere mean the hosts have secured safety from relegation.

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UK police detail arrests after far-right rally and counter demo

UK police detail arrests after far-right rally and counter demo

London police said Sunday officers arrested 20 people the previous day at a march organised by far-right activist Tommy Robinson and 12 people at a counter-demonstration fused with a pro-Palestinian protest.

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Scotland rugby great Scott Hastings dead at 61

Scotland rugby great Scott Hastings dead at 61

Scotland great Scott Hastings has died at the age of 61 after suffering from cancer, the Scottish Rugby Union announced Sunday.

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Smalley tees off with PGA lead and stars in hot pursuit

Smalley tees off with PGA lead and stars in hot pursuit

Unheralded American Alex Smalley teed off with a one-stroke lead in Sunday's final round of the PGA Championship with a host of major winners trying to chase him down at Aronimink.

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West Ham on brink of Premier League relegation, Man Utd seal third

West Ham on brink of Premier League relegation, Man Utd seal third

West Ham's 3-1 defeat at Newcastle left Tottenham realistically only needing one more point to win the battle for Premier League survival, while Bruno Fernandes made history in Manchester United's 3-2 win over Nottingham Forest on Sunday.

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Bulgaria's Eurovision winner flies home to rapturous welcome

Bulgaria's Eurovision winner flies home to rapturous welcome

Hundreds of ecstatic fans waving Bulgarian flags turned out at Sofia airport Sunday to give a triumphant welcome home to Dara, the winner of the Eurovision Song Contest, after her surprise victory.

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Starc takes four to keep Delhi alive in IPL

Starc takes four to keep Delhi alive in IPL

Australia's Mitchell Starc returned figures of 4-40 as Delhi Capitals kept their playoff hopes alive in the IPL with a five-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals on Sunday.

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