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Frizell joins injured list as All Blacks depart for Rugby World Cup

Frizell joins injured list as All Blacks depart for Rugby World Cup

All Blacks coach Ian Foster said loose forward Shannon Frizell has joined their injured list as the New Zealand squad departed for the Rugby World Cup on Friday.

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Chinese developer Evergrande files for bankruptcy protection

Chinese developer Evergrande files for bankruptcy protection

Embattled Chinese property giant Evergrande Group filed for bankruptcy protection in the United States on Thursday, court documents showed, a measure that protects its US assets while it attempts to restructure.

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Argentina's Pumpas making strides in mixed ability rugby

Argentina's Pumpas making strides in mixed ability rugby

There is no better demonstration of rugby's oft-cited mantra that it is a sport for all shapes, sizes and abilities than in Argentina's Pumpas XV.

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Djokovic dominates Monfils in Cincinnati, Alcaraz outlasts Paul

Djokovic dominates Monfils in Cincinnati, Alcaraz outlasts Paul

Novak Djokovic extended his career-long domination of Gael Monfils with a 6-3, 6-2 victory on Thursday to reach the quarter-finals of the ATP/WTA Cincinnati Open.

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Maui emergency manager resigns after wildfire warning criticism

Maui emergency manager resigns after wildfire warning criticism

The head of Maui's emergency management agency -- who said this week he did not regret the decision to not sound powerful warning sirens as a deadly wildfire ripped through the Hawaiian town of Lahaina -- resigned Thursday.

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History beckons with England, Spain one win from World Cup glory

History beckons with England, Spain one win from World Cup glory

A Women's World Cup that has broken records on and off the pitch will reach a suitable climax on Sunday when England or Spain are crowned champions for the first time.

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Taiwan's antique jade dealers see trade losing lustre

Taiwan's antique jade dealers see trade losing lustre

Tracing a palm-sized jade pig resting on its haunches, an antique trader in Taiwan said the ears on the nearly 400-year-old piece are a marker of its authenticity.

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Newcastle face Premier League title test at Man City, Caicedo set for Chelsea bow

Newcastle face Premier League title test at Man City, Caicedo set for Chelsea bow

Newcastle face an early test of their Premier League aspirations this season when they take on Manchester City, while Chelsea's £115 million ($146 million) midfielder Moises Caicedo is set to make his debut at West Ham.

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China developer Evergrande files for bankruptcy protection

China developer Evergrande files for bankruptcy protection

Embattled Chinese property giant Evergrande Group filed for bankruptcy protection in the United States on Thursday, court documents showed, a measure that protects its US assets while it attempts to restructure.

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England FA says would reject any approach for women's coach Wiegman

England FA says would reject any approach for women's coach Wiegman

Any approach for England coach Sarina Wiegman would "100 percent" be rejected, the country's football association said ahead of Sunday's Women's World Cup final against Spain.

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