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China's Wu Yize wins last-frame thriller to reach snooker world final

China's Wu Yize wins last-frame thriller to reach snooker world final

China could have its second successive snooker world champion after Wu Yize came back from the brink of defeat against Mark Allen to win 17-16 in a thrilling semi-final decider on Saturday.

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Serene Korda takes three-shot lead at LPGA Mexico

Serene Korda takes three-shot lead at LPGA Mexico

World number one Nelly Korda cruised into a three-stroke lead at the LPGA Riviera Maya Open, scoring 67 in another flawless round Saturday.

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Golden Tempo wins Kentucky Derby in historic triumph for trainer DeVaux

Golden Tempo wins Kentucky Derby in historic triumph for trainer DeVaux

Golden Tempo roared home to win the 152nd Kentucky Derby on Saturday, making Cherie DeVaux the first woman trainer to capture the iconic race at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky.

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China's Wu wins last-frame thriller to reach snooker world final

China's Wu wins last-frame thriller to reach snooker world final

China's Wu Yize came from 16-14 behind to beat Mark Allen 17-6 in a last-frame decider on Saturday to book a World Championship final appearance against former title-winner Shaun Murphy.

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Verstappen sees light at the end of tunnel

Verstappen sees light at the end of tunnel

Four-time world champion Max Verstappen said he could "see light at the end of the tunnel" after claiming an impressive second place in Saturday's qualifying for Sunday's Miami Grand Prix.

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Young stretches PGA lead to six at Doral

Young stretches PGA lead to six at Doral

World number four Cameron Young stumbled early but rallied to stretch his lead to six strokes after Saturday's third round of the PGA Cadillac Championship.

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Rio's Copacabana beach hosts massive crowd for free Shakira concert

Rio's Copacabana beach hosts massive crowd for free Shakira concert

Rio's famed Copacabana beach was sizzling with energy Saturday, ahead of a free performance by Latin pop queen Shakira that will likely be her biggest concert to date.

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Celtics' Tatum ruled out for decisive game seven against Sixers

Celtics' Tatum ruled out for decisive game seven against Sixers

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum was ruled out of game seven of the team's NBA playoff series against the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday with an Eastern Conference semi-final berth on the line.

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Wolff heralds Antonelli speed as teen joins Senna and Schumacher in record books

Wolff heralds Antonelli speed as teen joins Senna and Schumacher in record books

Mercedes team chief Toto Wolff heralded Kimi Antonelli’s emergence on Saturday after the Italian teen stunned rivals with a dazzling lap to capture pole position for Sunday’s Miami Grand Prix.

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Barcelona on verge of Liga title, Villarreal secure top four

Barcelona on verge of Liga title, Villarreal secure top four

Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres took Barcelona to the brink of the La Liga title with late goals to earn them a 2-1 win at Osasuna on Saturday.

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