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Ryu takes one-shot lead over Henderson at Women's PGA Championship

Ryu takes one-shot lead over Henderson at Women's PGA Championship

Ryu Hae-ran got off to a hot start and came up with some clutch par putts down the stretch on Saturday to seize a one-shot lead over Brooke Henderson going into the final round of the Women's PGA Championship.

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Hovland seizes one-shot PGA Travelers lead over Scheffler

Hovland seizes one-shot PGA Travelers lead over Scheffler

Norway's Viktor Hovland sank a birdie putt from just beyond six feet on the 18th hole to grab a one-stroke lead over top-ranked Scottie Scheffler after Saturday's third round of the PGA Tour Travelers Championship.

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Jangoo and Chase put West Indies in control against Sri Lanka

Jangoo and Chase put West Indies in control against Sri Lanka

A double-century by relative newcomer Amir Jangoo and 194 from captain Roston Chase put the West Indies in a commanding position with the sixth-wicket pair's partnership of 401 lifting the home side to a mammoth first innings total of 626 for nine declared on the third day of the first Test against Sri Lanka at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua on Saturday.

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Mauvaka double inspires Toulouse to fourth-straight Top 14 in storm-impacted final

Mauvaka double inspires Toulouse to fourth-straight Top 14 in storm-impacted final

Hooker Peato Mauvaka scored twice as Toulouse held on to beat Montpellier 28-20 for a record-equalling fourth-straight French Top 14 rugby title in a final interrupted by a thunderstorm.

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World Cup star Gakpo requests privacy after death of unborn son

World Cup star Gakpo requests privacy after death of unborn son

Netherlands forward Cody Gakpo has asked for "privacy and space" following the loss of his unborn son, which was announced by his partner Noa van der Bij.

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Solidarity, sadness among Venezuelans made destitute by quake

Solidarity, sadness among Venezuelans made destitute by quake

Bandaged, bruised Venezuelans sifted through donated clothes in a large sports arena turned shelter after losing everything in the massive earthquakes that struck this week.

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Aid planes landing at partially reopened Venezuela airport after quakes

Aid planes landing at partially reopened Venezuela airport after quakes

Venezuela's Simon Bolivar International Airport was partially reopened Saturday and accepting cargo flights carrying aid including a field hospital, the US State Department's top foreign assistance official said.

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Spain's Williams hits out at Uruguay over World Cup injury

Spain's Williams hits out at Uruguay over World Cup injury

Spain winger Nico Williams said suffering a latest injury setback was "one of the worst days of his life" as he criticised Uruguay for lashing out in a 1-0 defeat that ended their World Cup.

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'We need help': Venezuelans furious at slow official response to quakes

'We need help': Venezuelans furious at slow official response to quakes

Boos followed Venezuela's interim leader Delcy Rodriguez during a visit to a Caracas neighborhood pulverized by two massive earthquakes.

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World's largest particle smasher halts for upgrade to boost hunt for dark matter

World's largest particle smasher halts for upgrade to boost hunt for dark matter

The world's most powerful particle accelerator will Monday shutter operations for four years of renovations to dramatically boost its collision-capacity and the potential for unlocking one of the greatest mysteries of the Universe: dark matter.

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