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Swiatek plays down favorite status ahead of US Open

Swiatek plays down favorite status ahead of US Open

Iga Swiatek insisted Saturday she does not see herself as favorite for the US Open despite an impressive run of recent form that has left her as the player to beat according to oddsmakers.

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De Bruyne strikes in Napoli's strong start as Modric's Milan sank by Cremonese

De Bruyne strikes in Napoli's strong start as Modric's Milan sank by Cremonese

Kevin De Bruyne scored on his Napoli debut on Saturday as the Serie A champions kicked off their title defence with a straightforward 2-0 win at promoted Sassuolo, while Luka Modric and AC Milan fell to a shock 2-1 home defeat to Cremonese.

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Springboks back in contention after win - Erasmus

Springboks back in contention after win - Erasmus

South Africa are back in contention to defend their Rugby Championship title, coach Rassie Erasmus said after the Springboks beat Australia 30-22 at the Cape Town Stadium on Saturday.

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Cirstea downs Li to claim WTA Cleveland crown

Cirstea downs Li to claim WTA Cleveland crown

Romanian veteran Sorana Cirstea captured her first WTA title in more than four years on Saturday, beating American Ann Li 6-2, 6-4 to lift the trophy in Cleveland.

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Atletico still without Liga win after Elche draw

Atletico still without Liga win after Elche draw

Atletico Madrid dropped more points from a winning position in La Liga as their opening home match of the season ended in a 1-1 draw with newly-promoted Elche on Saturday.

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Schell shock as six-try star leads Canada to 65-7 World Cup hammering of Fiji

Schell shock as six-try star leads Canada to 65-7 World Cup hammering of Fiji

Julia Schell needed just 22 minutes to score a remarkable six tries as Canada launched their Women's Rugby World Cup campaign with a 65-7 thrashing of Fiji in York on Saturday.

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Gyokeres scores twice but injuries to Saka, Odegaard sour Arsenal rout of Leeds

Gyokeres scores twice but injuries to Saka, Odegaard sour Arsenal rout of Leeds

Viktor Gyokeres scored his first two Arsenal goals as the Gunners gave Leeds a harsh lesson in the step-up to the Premier League with a 5-0 win at the Emirates.

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Leverkusen stumble in Ten Hag Bundesliga debut, Dortmund collapse late

Leverkusen stumble in Ten Hag Bundesliga debut, Dortmund collapse late

Bayer Leverkusen let a one-goal lead slip to lose 2-1 at home to Hoffenheim in new coach Erik ten Hag's Bundesliga debut on Saturday.

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Man City revamp rocked by Spurs, Arsenal thrash Leeds

Man City revamp rocked by Spurs, Arsenal thrash Leeds

A new-look Manchester City showed familiar frailties as Tottenham strolled to a 2-0 win at the Etihad on Saturday, while Viktor Gyokeres scored his first Arsenal goals in a 5-0 hammering of Leeds.

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Gyokeres scores twice as Arsenal rout Leeds

Gyokeres scores twice as Arsenal rout Leeds

Viktor Gyokeres scored his first two Arsenal goals as the Gunners gave Leeds a harsh lesson in the step up to the Premier League with a 5-0 win at the Emirates.

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