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Injured Bundesliga top goalscorer Guirassy to miss 'a few weeks'

Bundesliga top goal scorer Serhou Guirassy "will not be available for a few weeks" due to a hamstring injury, the striker's club Stuttgart announced on Sunday.

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Pakistan inspired by Anwar's Chennai magic at World Cup

Pakistan opener Imam-ul-Haq will channel the spirit of record-setting compatriot Saeed Anwar and his country's winning relationship with Chennai on Monday in an effort to revive the team's World Cup campaign.

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Afghanistan braced for more 'passionate' rivalry with Pakistan

Afghanistan coach Jonathan Trott said Sunday that his team are looking forward to renewing a "passionate" rivalry with Pakistan which has often reflected the stormy political relationship between the two neighbours.

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'Wrecking ball' Ox acclaimed after Springboks make World Cup final

Springboks prop Ox Nche was called "the most destructive loosehead in the world" and "a human wrecking ball" on Sunday after the last-gasp Rugby World Cup semi-final victory over England.

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Three reasons why it's all gone wrong for England at the World Cup

Reigning champions England have lost three of their opening four World Cup matches, with Saturday's 229-run thrashing by South Africa in Mumbai their heaviest one-day international defeat.

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Morikawa recaptures mojo at Zozo Championship, ending title drought

Collin Morikawa said he had refound "the golf I miss playing" after ending a two-year title drought with a resounding victory at the US PGA Tour's Zozo Championship in Japan on Sunday.

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South Africa have New Zealand 'homework to do' before historic Rugby World Cup final

After South Africa edged England to set up a historic Rugby World Cup final with New Zealand, Jacques Nienaber's coaching staff and players have plenty to think about before the battle for a record fourth title.

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Morikawa cruises to Zozo Championship title in Japan

Collin Morikawa stormed to victory by six strokes at the US PGA Tour's Zozo Championship in Japan on Sunday to end a two-year title drought.

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Phillies rip D-backs to seize series lead in MLB playoffs

Bryce Harper, Kyle Schwarber and J.T. Realmuto homered to lead Philadelphia over Arizona 6-1 on Saturday in the Major League Baseball playoffs, lifting the Phillies one win from the World Series.

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Bagnaia in charge as Australian MotoGP sprint race cancelled

Jorge Martin was denied the chance Sunday to close the world championship gap on leader Francesco Bagnaia after the sprint race at the Australia MotoGP was called off due to treacherous conditions.

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Australian MotoGP sprint race cancelled due to extreme wind, rain

Jorge Martin was denied the chance Sunday to close the world championship gap on leader Francesco Bagnaia after the sprint race at the Australia MotoGP was called off due to treacherous conditions.

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Charlotte, Red Bulls book MLS playoff berths

Charlotte FC squeezed past Lionel Messi's Inter Miami 1-0 to sneak into Major League Soccer's playoffs on Saturday in a nail-biting final day of regular season action.

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Madrid's Vinicius highlights racist gesture made by 'child'

Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior said he saw racist abuse by a "child" during his team's 1-1 draw at Sevilla on Saturday in La Liga.

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Australia's McKeown shatters 100m backstroke world record

Kaylee McKeown on Saturday smashed a second world record in as many days, with the star Australian swimmer bettering her own 100m backstroke mark.

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Max Verstappen wins US Grand Prix sprint race

Newly-crowned world champion Max Vertappen added eight more points to his title-winning tally on Saturday when he cruised to victory for Red Bull in the sprint race at the United States Grand Prix.

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Kolisi proud of Springboks after 'ugly' semi-final win over England

South Africa captain Siya Kolisi said he was "really proud" of his team after they came from behind to beat England 16-15 in an "ugly" semi-final at the Stade de France on Saturday.

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'Disappointed' Borthwick hails England despite semi-final loss to South Africa

England coach Steve Borthwick hailed his team after their dramatic, "disappointing" World Cup semi-final loss to South Africa at the Stade de France on Saturday.

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Man Utd say 'big goodbye' to Bobby Charlton with emotional win

Manchester United beat Sheffield United 2-1 on Saturday on an emotionally charged evening as the Premier League giants said a "big goodbye" to club great Bobby Charlton, who died earlier in the day.

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Ramos' Sevilla hold leaders Madrid as Atletico climb second

Real Madrid shared a pulsating 1-1 draw with Sergio Ramos' Sevilla on Saturday, ensuring they will face Barcelona in the Clasico next weekend as leaders.

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Jamaica women's team to boycott Gold Cup qualifiers

Members of Jamaica's women's football team said Saturday they will boycott next week's Gold Cup qualifiers, citing "constant mistreatment" by the Jamaica Football Federation (JFF).

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Mbappe on target in PSG win, Nice top Ligue 1

Kylian Mbappe scored one goal and made another as Paris Saint-Germain beat Patrick Vieira's Strasbourg 3-0 in Ligue 1 on Saturday but it is unbeaten Nice who are top of the table after a 1-0 victory over Marseille.

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Pollard breaks England hearts to send South Africa into final

Handre Pollard broke English hearts as he landed a 49-metre penalty three minutes from time to book South Africa's place in the World Cup final as they edged England 16-15 at the Stade de France on Saturday.

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Three things from England v South Africa in Rugby World Cup semi-final

Three things we learned from South Africa's dramatic 16-15 semi-final win over England that sets coach Jacques Nienaber's team up for a final against New Zealand at the Stade de France next weekend:

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South Africa to play New Zealand in World Cup final after beating England

South Africa will play New Zealand in next weekend's Rugby World Cup final after a late Handre Pollard penalty sealed a dramatic 16-15 win over England at the Stade de France on Saturday.

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Griezmann treble against Celta takes Atletico second

Antoine Griezmann struck a hat-trick in a 3-0 win over 10-man Celta Vigo to help Atletico Madrid climb provisionally second in La Liga on Saturday.

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Man Utd win on emotional night following death of Charlton

Manchester United's players paid an emotional tribute to club great and England World Cup winner Bobby Charlton before beating Sheffield United 2-1 in the Premier League on Saturday.

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World Cup winner and Man Utd legend Bobby Charlton dies aged 86

England World Cup winner and Manchester United great Bobby Charlton, described by the club as a "giant of the game", died on Saturday at the age of 86 sparking a series of tributes.

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Verstappen takes sprint pole in Austin

Newly crowned three-time world champion Max Verstappen secured his third sprint race pole of the season for Red Bull on Saturday when he outpaced Ferrari's Charles Leclerc by only 0.055 seconds in Austin.

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Man Utd players pay tribute to late Bobby Charlton

Manchester United and Sheffield United players paid tribute to late England World Cup winner Bobby Charlton before the start of their Premier League clash on Saturday.

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Ramos' Sevilla hold leaders Madrid in entertaining draw

Real Madrid shared a pulsating 1-1 draw with Sevilla on Saturday, ensuring they will face Barcelona in the Clasico next weekend as leaders.

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Kane scores as Bayern win at Mainz, Leverkusen go top

Harry Kane scored his ninth goal in eight league matches as Bayern Munich won 3-1 at Mainz on Saturday, after Bayer Leverkusen returned to the top of the table by winning at Wolfsburg.

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Arsenal hit back to deny Chelsea in derby draw

Arsenal staged a stunning fightback from two goals down as Leandro Trossard's late equaliser rescued a dramatic 2-2 draw at Chelsea on Saturday.

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