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Sweden's Grant leads by one at LPGA Annika tournament

Sweden's Grant leads by one at LPGA Annika tournament

Sweden's Linn Grant fired five birdies in a five-under par 65 on Saturday to take a one-stroke lead over Jennifer Kupcho after three rounds of the LPGA Annika at Pelican tournament in Belleair, Florida.

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Scotland cling to hopes of automatic World Cup qualification despite Greece defeat

Scotland cling to hopes of automatic World Cup qualification despite Greece defeat

Scotland's chances of automatic World Cup qualification are still alive despite a 3-2 defeat in Greece on an evening of compelling drama in their European qualifying group.

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Alcaraz secures ATP Finals showdown with great rival Sinner

Alcaraz secures ATP Finals showdown with great rival Sinner

Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner will face off for the ATP Finals title after tennis' two biggest stars cruised into the final of the prestigious season-ending tournament on Saturday.

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England captain Itoje savours 'special' New Zealand win

England captain Itoje savours 'special' New Zealand win

Maro Itoje said England had achieved something "special" after a 33-19 win over New Zealand at Twickenham on Saturday secured a rare Red Rose defeat of the All Blacks.

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Wales's Evans denies Japan historic win with last-gasp penalty

Wales's Evans denies Japan historic win with last-gasp penalty

Jarrod Evans's penalty with the last kick of the match gave Wales a 24-23 victory in their Autumn Nations Series Test over Japan on Saturday, denying the valiant visitors their first ever win in Cardiff.

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NBA's struggling Pelicans sack coach Willie Green

NBA's struggling Pelicans sack coach Willie Green

The New Orleans Pelicans have fired coach Willie Green after a dismal 2-10 start to the NBA season, club executive vice president Joe Dumars announced on Saturday.

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Spain on World Cup brink as Belgium also made to wait

Spain on World Cup brink as Belgium also made to wait

Spain all but mathematically booked their ticket to the World Cup with a 4-0 thrashing of Georgia on Saturday, with Turkey delaying their celebrations by edging Bulgaria 2-0.

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Spain virtually seal World Cup qualification in Georgia romp

Spain virtually seal World Cup qualification in Georgia romp

Spain made almost certain of qualification for the 2026 World Cup with a comfortable 4-0 win in Georgia on Saturday.

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Estevao, Casemiro on target for Brazil in Senegal win

Estevao, Casemiro on target for Brazil in Senegal win

Brazil beat fellow World Cup qualifiers Senegal 2-0 at Arsenal's Emirates Stadium on Saturday thanks to goals from teenager Estevao and veteran Casemiro.

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Ford steers England to rare win over New Zealand

Ford steers England to rare win over New Zealand

George Ford inspired an England revival as they came from 12 points behind to beat New Zealand 33-19 at Twickenham on Saturday for just their ninth win in 120 years of Tests against the All Blacks.

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