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Julian Quinones, Mexico's not-so-secret World Cup weapon

Julian Quinones, Mexico's not-so-secret World Cup weapon

When England do battle with Mexico in the World Cup last 16 on Sunday, they will be wary of Julian Quinones, a forward with little international profile who has shown in this tournament he knows the way to goal.

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Coach says Morocco 'no longer a surprise' after reaching World Cup quarters

Coach says Morocco 'no longer a surprise' after reaching World Cup quarters

Morocco coach Mohamed Ouahbi said "we're no longer a surprise" after reaching the World Cup quarter-finals on Saturday and hit back at "bold" claims by Canada's Jesse Marsch.

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Erasmus celebrates equalling record with win for weakened Springboks

Erasmus celebrates equalling record with win for weakened Springboks

Rassie Erasmus celebrated his record-equalling 54th match as South Africa coach when his weakened side beat England 45-21 on Saturday in a Rugby Championship first-round match.

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Tuipulotu guides Scotland past Argentina with record score

Tuipulotu guides Scotland past Argentina with record score

Scotland captain Sione Tuipulotu scored a try and set-up another as they hammered Argentina with a record score of 47-38 in the Nations Championship in Cordoba on Saturday.

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'I'm going with him': families fear for bodies of Venezuela's quake dead

'I'm going with him': families fear for bodies of Venezuela's quake dead

For Victor Colivert, only one thing matters now.

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'Proud' Marsch says Canada better side in World Cup exit

'Proud' Marsch says Canada better side in World Cup exit

Coach Jesse Marsch said his Canada side had been the better team and hopes this is just the start after the co-hosts bowed out of the World Cup in the last 16 to Morocco on Saturday.

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Venezuela quake death toll rises to nearly 3,000

Venezuela quake death toll rises to nearly 3,000

Venezuela's devastating twin earthquakes have killed nearly 3,000, official figures showed on Saturday, as international rescue teams began winding down search operations for survivors in the rubble.

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Norway must handle occasion against Brazil, says Solbakken

Norway must handle occasion against Brazil, says Solbakken

Norway coach Stale Solbakken urged his players not to be overawed by the occasion when they face five-time World Cup winners Brazil in the last 16 on Sunday.

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England unhappy with Rita Ora show before T20 World Cup final

England unhappy with Rita Ora show before T20 World Cup final

England are annoyed their bowlers' usual pre-game routines will be altered changed by the appearance of Rita Ora ahead of the Women's T20 World Cup final against Australia at Lord's on Sunday.

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Bethell upstages 'unbelievable' Sooryavanshi as England beat India

Bethell upstages 'unbelievable' Sooryavanshi as England beat India

Teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi made his international debut for India on Saturday but England young gun Jacob Bethell ensured the "unbelievable talent" finished on the losing side in the second T20 at Old Trafford.

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