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Serena Williams teams up with Muchova in Berlin doubles

Serena Williams teams up with Muchova in Berlin doubles

US tennis great Serena Williams, on the comeback trail nearly four years after retiring, will partner Czech Karolina Muchova in the doubles at next week's Berlin Open grass court tournament.

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Gurbaz hits ton but Afghanistan 194 all out in rain-hit India ODI

Gurbaz hits ton but Afghanistan 194 all out in rain-hit India ODI

Afghanistan opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz hit an attacking century but India bowled out the opposition for 194 in a rain-reduced 25-overs-a-side ODI contest on Saturday.

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Del Toro wins Auvergne Tour stage but Tuckwell retains lead

Del Toro wins Auvergne Tour stage but Tuckwell retains lead

Mexican Isaac del Toro won Saturday's seventh stage of the Tour Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes to close in on overall leader Luke Tuckwell as pre-race favourite Paul Seixas lost time due to a crash.

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US-Iran deal could be finalised soon, mediator Pakistan says

US-Iran deal could be finalised soon, mediator Pakistan says

The United States and Iran could finalise an agreement to end the Middle East war within as little as 24 hours, mediator Pakistan said Saturday, after both sides expressed optimism about the chances of concluding a deal.

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US qualifier Montgomery to meet Krejcikova in s'Hertogenbosch final

US qualifier Montgomery to meet Krejcikova in s'Hertogenbosch final

US qualifier Robin Montgomery upset Australian Ajla Tomljanovic to advance to the final of the s'Hertogenbosch grass court tournament on Saturday where she will meet Czech Barbora Krejcikova.

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Ghana protests to Canada after player Partey is denied visa for World Cup

Ghana protests to Canada after player Partey is denied visa for World Cup

Ghana said Saturday it has formally lodged a protest over Canada's refusal to issue a visa for the World Cup to player Thomas Partey, who is facing trial in Britain on rape charges.

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Russell leads way in final Barcelona F1 practice

Russell leads way in final Barcelona F1 practice

George Russell built confidence ahead of the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix by topping the timesheets in the final practice session on Saturday.

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Pallister caps stellar Australian trials with 1500m victory

Pallister caps stellar Australian trials with 1500m victory

A dominant Lani Pallister swept to victory in the 1500m freestyle at the Australian trials on Saturday to cap a marquee week where she also won the 400m and 800m in super-quick times.

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Women's cricket showpiece can co-exist with football World Cup, says ICC chief

Women's cricket showpiece can co-exist with football World Cup, says ICC chief

International Cricket Council chief executive Sanjog Gupta, insists the Women's T20 World Cup can "co-exist" with the football World Cup.

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New Zealand call up Young to replace retiring Williamson

New Zealand call up Young to replace retiring Williamson

Batsman Will Young was drafted into the New Zealand Test squad on Saturday in place of Kane Williamson, who called time on his international career mid-series against England.

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