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Alcaraz sees off Medvedev to reach Vienna Open final

Alcaraz sees off Medvedev to reach Vienna Open final

Carlos Alcaraz beat Daniil Medvedev 6-4, 7-6 (7/2) in the semi-finals of the Vienna Open on Saturday, progressing to the final where he will meet either new world number one Alexander Zverev or Alex de Minaur.

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Carrick expects Man Utd stay despite Chelsea defeat

Carrick expects Man Utd stay despite Chelsea defeat

Michael Carrick said he expects to remain in charge of Manchester United for Tuesday's Champions League visit of Roma despite a 2-0 defeat at Chelsea that stretched the club's winless run to nine matches.

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Cummins admits changes may be made after loss to South Africa

Cummins admits changes may be made after loss to South Africa

Australian captain Pat Cummins admitted that changes were possible after South Africa beat his side by 176 runs on the fifth day of the third Test at Newlands on Saturday.

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China state TV does not air first La Liga games since Mbappe furore

China state TV does not air first La Liga games since Mbappe furore

Chinese state television did not air on Saturday the first La Liga games since Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappe caused anger with a joke about the country's former leader Mao Zedong.

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Atletico beat Levante to move top above Barcelona

Atletico beat Levante to move top above Barcelona

Atletico Madrid earned a solid 2-0 win at Levante on Saturday to move provisionally top of La Liga before Barcelona host Alaves later on.

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Chelsea defeat pushes Carrick closer to Man Utd exit

Chelsea defeat pushes Carrick closer to Man Utd exit

Michael Carrick's stay of execution as Manchester United boss may not last long after his team imploded in a 2-0 Premier League loss at Chelsea on Saturday.

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Our part of Mbappe, China issue over: Real Madrid's Mourinho

Our part of Mbappe, China issue over: Real Madrid's Mourinho

Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho said Saturday the club's involvement in the controversy over Kylian Mbappe's comments about an internet meme about himself and former Chinese leader Mao Zedong was over, after both the player and club apologised.

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Pogacar 'happy to be alive' after difficult Vuelta crash recovery

Pogacar 'happy to be alive' after difficult Vuelta crash recovery

Tadej Pogacar has revealed he suffered three fractured vertebrae in the crash that ended his season, admitting he is "just happy to be alive" after scans uncovered the full extent of injuries that also left him battling concussion-related balance problems.

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South Africa beat Australia by 176 runs in third Test to win series

South Africa beat Australia by 176 runs in third Test to win series

South Africa beat Australia by 176 runs and clinched a series victory when Australia were bowled out for 111 on the fifth day of the third Test at Newlands on Saturday.

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Kamindu hits maiden ODI ton as Sri Lanka set Pakistan 326 in final

Kamindu hits maiden ODI ton as Sri Lanka set Pakistan 326 in final

Kamindu Mendis hit a maiden ODI century and in-form Pavan Rathnayake scored 77 to guide Sri Lanka to 325-8 in the tri-series final against Pakistan in Lahore on Saturday.

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