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Japan's Kunieda wins 27th Grand Slam wheelchair title

Japan's Kunieda wins 27th Grand Slam wheelchair title

Japan's Shingo Kunieda won his eighth French Open men's wheelchair title and 27th Grand Slam crown on Saturday with a 6-2, 5-7, 7-5 victory over Gustavo Fernandez of Argentina.

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England great Broad sparks New Zealand collapse  in 1st Test thriller

England great Broad sparks New Zealand collapse in 1st Test thriller

Stuart Broad sparked a sensational New Zealand collapse after Daryl Mitchell made a hundred to leave England needing 277 to win the first Test at Lord's on Saturday.

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Brumbies battle back to join Blues and Chiefs in Super Rugby semis

Brumbies battle back to join Blues and Chiefs in Super Rugby semis

The ACT Brumbies kept Australian dreams alive Saturday with a huge second-half performance to down the Wellington Hurricanes and book a Super Rugby Pacific semi-final berth against the Auckland Blues.

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New Zealand collapse leaves England needing 277 to win 1st Test

New Zealand collapse leaves England needing 277 to win 1st Test

Stuart Broad sparked a sensational New Zealand collapse after Daryl Mitchell made a hundred to leave England needing 277 to win the first Test at Lord's on Saturday.

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Shakira and footballer Gerard Pique separate: statement

Shakira and footballer Gerard Pique separate: statement

Colombian superstar Shakira and FC Barcelona defender Gerard Pique announced Saturday they were calling time on their relationship of more than a decade.

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South African teams will raise level of European competitions: French chief

South African teams will raise level of European competitions: French chief

The controversial introduction of South African teams into next season's European Champions Cup and Challenge Cup competitions should be welcomed, Rene Bouscatel president of the French Rugby League (LNR) told AFP on Saturday.

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Tanzania lifts ban on wildlife exports

Tanzania lifts ban on wildlife exports

Tanzania is temporarily rolling back a ban on wildlife exports that was in force for six years to safeguard protected animals and birds in the east African nation, the wildlife service said.

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New Zealand duo eye hundreds after rain delay in 1st Test against England

New Zealand duo eye hundreds after rain delay in 1st Test against England

New Zealand's Daryl Mitchell and Tom Blundell had the chance to complete coveted centuries at Lord's after rain delayed the scheduled start of the third day's play in the first Test against England on Saturday by 30 minutes.

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Britain to hold star-studded party for queen's jubilee

Britain to hold star-studded party for queen's jubilee

Britain geared up Saturday for a "party at the palace" concert starring Diana Ross and Andrea Bocelli, set to be watched by millions to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II's 70 years on the throne.

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Blues and Chiefs book Super Rugby semi-final berths

Blues and Chiefs book Super Rugby semi-final berths

The Auckland Blues overcame a nervous start and the Waikato Chiefs delivered a lesson in clinical finishing as both New Zealand teams emphatically booked Super Rugby Pacific semi-final berths on Saturday.

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