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Farrell's Ireland look to future after Japan experiment pays off

Farrell's Ireland look to future after Japan experiment pays off

Andy Farrell admits Ireland lacked cohesion at times against Japan, but said the way his new-look side "kept on squeezing until the end" boded well for the future.

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Bellingham double as 'lucky' England beat Norway to reach World Cup semi-finals

Bellingham double as 'lucky' England beat Norway to reach World Cup semi-finals

Jude Bellingham scored twice as England staged an extra-time escape act to defeat Norway 2-1 on Saturday and book their place in the World Cup semi-finals.

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Bellingham heroics edge England past Norway and into World Cup semis

Bellingham heroics edge England past Norway and into World Cup semis

Jude Bellingham was England's hero once more by scoring twice as the Three Lions came from behind to end Norway's historic run and reach the World Cup semi-finals with a 2-1 win after extra-time on Saturday.

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NFL Seahawks sold to India-born billionaire Khosla's group

NFL Seahawks sold to India-born billionaire Khosla's group

An ownership group led by India-born billionaire Vinod Khosla has purchased the reigning Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks, the NFL team announced on Saturday.

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Noskova's glimpse of Wimbledon trophy inspired title glory

Noskova's glimpse of Wimbledon trophy inspired title glory

Linda Noskova revealed a glimpse of the Wimbledon trophy during a bathroom break inspired her fightback to beat Karolina Muchova in an extraordinary final on Saturday.

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Argentina beat porous Wales in Nations Championship

Argentina beat porous Wales in Nations Championship

Argentina snuffed out the brief Welsh rugby revival on Saturday with a 35-21 win in San Juan to conclude the second round of Nations Championship.

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Morant looks forward to fresh start in Portland

Morant looks forward to fresh start in Portland

Two-time NBA All-Star Ja Morant says he's looking forward to a chance to start over with the Portland Trail Blazers after being traded from the Memphis Grizzlies in June.

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New heat wave blasts US, could break records

New heat wave blasts US, could break records

Some 44 million Americans were under a heat wave warning on Saturday as temperatures in the Rocky Mountains and northern plains of the United States were expected to hit 110F (43C) over the weekend.

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Stones, Madueke start England World Cup quarter-final against Norway

Stones, Madueke start England World Cup quarter-final against Norway

John Stones and Noni Madueke came into the England side for Saturday's World Cup quarter-final against Norway as Ezri Konsa became the fourth player to start at right-back for the Three Lions in six matches.

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Scotland third best team in world, says Erasmus after Boks win

Scotland third best team in world, says Erasmus after Boks win

South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus called Scotland "a great side" after the world champions triumphed 42-28 in a 10-try Nations Championship thriller in Pretoria on Saturday.

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