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Zverev says sanctions won't solve problem of bloated Masters events

Russian teen Liutova wins WTA Memphis title

Brazil's Lula, 80, says 'in great shape' as he launches fourth term bid

Zverev remains wary of 12-day Masters events

Barco joins Chelsea rebuild from Strasbourg

Wimbledon champ Noskova ready for 'new opportunity'

Commonwealth Games faces uncertain future ahead of centenary edition

Japan's Kuwaki wins women's British Open to clinch first major title

Sabalenka aims to bounce back in Toronto after Wimbledon disappointment

Finucane seals fourth cycling gold on final day of Commonwealth Games

At Nepal school, outpouring of grief for climber Nirmal Purja

Wiebes claims Tour de France Femmes yellow jersey with opening stage win

Lorena Wiebes sprinted to victory on the opening stage of the Tour de France Femmes in Lausanne on Saturday to claim the race leader's yellow jersey.

Brentford sign Mali midfielder Sangare in club record deal

Brentford signed Mali midfielder Mamadou Sangare from Lens in a club-record deal worth a reported £39 million ($52 million) on Saturday.

Chelsea sign Brighton striker Welbeck

Chelsea signed Brighton's veteran striker Danny Welbeck in a deal worth a reported £5 million ($6.7 million) on Saturday.

Mountaineer Nirmal Purja, team killed in Pakistan avalanche

Renowned mountaineer Nirmal Purja and his nine climbing companions were all killed by an avalanche in Pakistan during an ascent of one of the world's highest mountains, his expedition company said on Saturday, as rescuers tackled treacherous conditions to recover their bodies.

Gaza's civil defence, medical sources say Israeli strikes kill two

Gaza's civil defence agency and medical sources said Israeli strikes in the Palestinian territory on Saturday killed two people and significantly damaged a hospital's medical supply warehouses.

Bournemouth sign Portugal defender Silva from Benfica

Bournemouth signed Portugal defender Antonio Silva from Benfica in a deal worth a reported £25 million ($33 million) on Saturday.

Maresca 'happy' after first Man City game despite Inter shootout defeat

Enzo Maresca said he was "very happy" on Saturday after his first game in charge of Manchester City, despite a defeat on penalties to Inter Milan after the sides drew 1-1 in a pre-season friendly in Hong Kong on Saturday.

Firefighters in Greece 'pushed to the limit' as winds rage

Hundreds of firefighters in Greece on Saturday were being pushed to the limit to save a popular coastal resort and other areas as violent winds lashed the country, the civil protection minister said.

Maresca's first Man City outing ends in shootout defeat to Inter

Enzo Maresca's first game as Manchester City manager ended in defeat on penalties after drawing 1-1 with Inter Milan in a friendly in Hong Kong on Saturday.

German FA calls for 'full investigation' into FIFA proposal

The German FA (DFB) on Saturday called for a "full investigation" into the development of FIFA's World Cup private investment plan, while demanding a "fundamental cultural change" at the governing body.

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Nirmal Purja, who redefined climbing, confirmed dead in Pakistan

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