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Ivory Coast eyes 'national champion' firms to lead economy

Ferry capsizes off Guyana, authorities still searching for 66

Ecstatic celebrations as Spaniards fete World Cup triumph

Spain win World Cup after Messi's Argentina fall flat

'The last of Messi': Argentines mourn loss and end of an era

Spain deserved to win World Cup: Argentina's Scaloni

Mbappe retains World Cup Golden Boot crown

Enzo Fernandez joins World Cup final red card hall of shame

Messi denied dream farewell as abject Argentina lose World Cup final

Dort to Hawks, Risacher to Mavs in three-team NBA swap

Mbappe wins World Cup Golden Boot

Pogacar wins Tour de France 14th stage to extend overall lead

Tadej Pogacar won the 14th stage of the Tour de France in the Vosges on Saturday to extend his lead over Jonas Vingegaard to four and a half minutes.

Antonelli takes pole at Belgian Grand Prix

Championship leader Kimi Antonelli outpaced his rivals Saturday when he took pole position for the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps.

Britain's Kerr sets new world record in men's mile

Britain's Josh Kerr etched his name into the pantheon of milers when he set a new world record in the men's mile at the London Diamond League on Saturday.

Record setter Kerr, Alfred light up London Diamond League

Josh Kerr streaked to a memorable world record in the men's mile at a high-octane Diamond League meet in London on Saturday, while Julien Alfred continued her unbeaten sprint streak.

Bethell hails 'incredible' Sobers for turning point in England career

England all-rounder Jacob Bethell thanked the "incredible" Garry Sobers for the key role he played in forging his career following the death of the West Indies legend.

DeChambeau 'fired up' by two-shot penalty as Fox joins 62 club at British Open

Bryson DeChambeau said a two-shot British Open penalty "fires me up" as Ryan Fox became the third player in two days to equal the record score of 62 at a major to move into a share of the lead on Saturday.

Brook urges England to follow ever-green Root's example

England white-ball captain Harry Brook has urged his side to learn from Joe Root as they seek to complete a one-day international series win against top-ranked India.

Jones says Japan making 'good progress' despite France defeat

Coach Eddie Jones said Japan were "making good progress" after losing 42-15 to France in the Nations Championship in Tokyo on Saturday.

Messi, Yamal come full circle in World Cup showdown

When Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal line-up against each other in the World Cup final on Sunday it will mark the closing of an incredible full circle moment that has been two decades in the making.

Galthie hails France 'energy and commitment' after Japan rout

France head coach Fabien Galthie praised the "energy and commitment" of his players at the end of a long season after cruising to an emphatic 42-15 Nations championship win over Japan on Saturday in humid Tokyo.

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