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Mendis, Rajapaksa help Sri Lanka seal tense Asia Cup win

Mendis, Rajapaksa help Sri Lanka seal tense Asia Cup win

Kusal Mendis' fiery start and a key lower-order knock by Bhanuka Rajapaksa powered Sri Lanka to a four-wicket win over Afghanistan in their Asia Cup Super Four contest on Saturday.

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Man City held as Bailey rescues Villa

Man City held as Bailey rescues Villa

Erling Haaland extended his remarkable start to life in the Premier League, but Manchester City were held to a 1-1 draw after Leon Bailey snatched a late equaliser for struggling Aston Villa on Saturday.

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Stade Francais and Parra off to winning start in Top 14

Stade Francais and Parra off to winning start in Top 14

Morgan Parra made his debut for new club Stade Français with a 24-18 win over former club Clermont in the opening weekend of Top 14 rugby action on Saturday.

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Leao claims derby honours for leaders Milan, Juve held by Fiorentina

Leao claims derby honours for leaders Milan, Juve held by Fiorentina

Rafael Leao fired AC Milan to a Serie A title statement win with his brace in Saturday's 3-2 derby triumph over Inter Milan lifting his team top of the pile.

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Kvitova inspired by Serena to upset Muguruza at US Open

Kvitova inspired by Serena to upset Muguruza at US Open

Petra Kvitova saved two match points before completing a remarkable third set comeback to defeat Garbine Muguruza and reach the the last 16 of the US Open on Saturday.

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Substitute Chilwell stars as Chelsea recover to beat West Ham

Substitute Chilwell stars as Chelsea recover to beat West Ham

Ben Chilwell proved to be a super sub for Chelsea as they came from behind to beat London rivals West Ham 2-1 at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League on Saturday.

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Argentina's 'Dirty War' trial on screen at Venice

Argentina's 'Dirty War' trial on screen at Venice

Argentine director Santiago Mitre still has vivid memories of the 1985 trial that put the country's repressive military junta on the stand for the disappearances of tens of thousands of citizens.

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Rodrygo keeps Real Madrid perfect with win over Betis

Rodrygo keeps Real Madrid perfect with win over Betis

Rodrygo scored the winner as Real Madrid made it four wins from four in La Liga on Saturday with a 2-1 victory that ended Real Betis' perfect start to the season.

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Carapaz climbs to Vuelta stage 14 win as race leader Evenepoel suffers

Carapaz climbs to Vuelta stage 14 win as race leader Evenepoel suffers

Belgian rookie Remco Evenepoel retained his lead but lost 48 seconds on key Vuelta a Espana rival Primoz Roglic on Saturday as Richard Carapaz bagged a gruelling stage win.

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Verstappen berates 'stupid' fans over flares At Zandvoort

Verstappen berates 'stupid' fans over flares At Zandvoort

Max Verstappen criticised the behaviour of some of his massed ‘orange army’ of fans on Saturday after flares had been thrown on track during qualifying for his home Dutch Grand Prix.

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