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Zarco wins Australian MotoGP thriller, Bagnaia second

France's Johann Zarco won a thrilling Australian MotoGP on Saturday with a last-lap overtake to clinch a maiden victory ahead of Francesco Bagnaia, who stretched his world championship lead.

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Astros beat Texas after melee and D-backs win in MLB playoffs

Jose Altuve smashed a three-run home run in the ninth inning to deliver defending champion Houston a dramatic 5-4 comeback victory over Texas on Friday in the Major League Baseball playoffs.

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Martin scorches to new lap record and pole at Australian MotoGP

Spain's Jorge Martin will start on pole for the Australian MotoGP after blasting to a new lap record in qualifying Saturday, with world championship rival Francesco Bagnaia third on the grid.

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Brandt sinks Bremen to send Dortmund top of Bundesliga

A superb second-half chip from Julian Brandt sent Borussia Dortmund to the top of the Bundesliga table with a 1-0 home win over Werder Bremen on Friday.

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All Blacks coach can enjoy popcorn after booking World Cup final place

New Zealand head coach Ian Foster said he would sit down with some popcorn to enjoy seeing who his side will face in the Rugby World Cup final after they thrashed Argentina on Friday.

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Defeat hurts but Pumas will rebound for consolation final: Cheika

Argentina head coach Michael Cheika said he and his players were "hurting" after their 44-6 Rugby World Cup semi-final pummelling by New Zealand, but insisted "they will be ready" for next Friday's third-placed play-off.

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Man Utd's Shaw set to be sidelined until mid-November

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag says England left-back Luke Shaw will not return from injury until after the next international break in mid-November.

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Guardiola denies tipping De Zerbi as Man City successor

Pep Guardiola has denied tipping Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi to be his successor at Manchester City.

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Dynamic Mo'unga puts 2019 semi-final woe behind him in All Blacks romp

New Zealand fly-half Richie Mo'unga exorcised the ghosts of the 2019 Rugby World Cup semi-final defeat by England with a commanding performance in the one-sided 44-6 thrashing of Argentina on Saturday.

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New Zealand into Rugby World Cup final after outclassing Argentina

Will Jordan scored a hat-trick of tries as New Zealand outclassed Argentina 44-6 on Friday to set up a Rugby World Cup final against the winner of the second semi-final between England and defending champions South Africa.

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Brandt sinks Bremen to send Dortmund top

A superb second-half chip from Julian Brandt sent Borussia Dortmund to the top of the Bundeslia table with a 1-0 home win over Werder Bremen on Friday.

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Warner blocked by 'bison' in World Cup escape

Opener David Warner revealed he did not see the dropped catch which allowed him to go on and make a sensational 163 in Australia's 62-run win over Pakistan in the World Cup at Bengaluru on Friday.

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Verstappen on top again in Texas practice

Newly-crowned three-time world champion Max Verstappen picked up in the heat of Texas where he left off in Qatar as he topped the times in Friday’s sole practice session at this weekend’s United States Grand Prix.

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Warriors great Iguodala announces retirement

Golden State Warriors forward Andre Iguodala announced his retirement from basketball on Friday, bringing the curtain down on a near two-decade NBA career that included four championship rings.

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'Awesome' Warner, Marsh star as Australia down Pakistan at World Cup

Australia rode on punishing centuries from openers David Warner and Mitchell Marsh to beat Pakistan by 62 runs in their World Cup game in Bengaluru on Friday.

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Warner, Marsh star as Australia down Pakistan at World Cup

Australia rode on punishing centuries from openers David Warner and Mitchell Marsh to beat Pakistan by 62 runs in their World Cup game in Bengaluru on Friday.

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Ancelotti praises Ramos before their reunion in Seville

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti was full of praise for his former captain Sergio Ramos ahead of the pair's reunion on Saturday, when his side travel to Sevilla.

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Record international scorer Sinclair retiring from Canada team

Canada striker Christine Sinclair, the all-time leading international scorer, announced on Friday she was retiring from national team after a 23-year career.

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Liverpool's Merseyside derby dominance means nothing, says Klopp

Jurgen Klopp insists Liverpool's long period of dominance in the Merseyside derby will mean nothing when Everton visit Anfield on Saturday.

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Garcia says he remains 'serene and calm' at the Napoli helm

All was serene at Napoli on Friday as under-fire coach Rudi Garcia insisted he was "calm" while the club said it was negotiating with striker Victor Osimhen in "utmost serenity".

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South Africa skipper Bavuma thrilled his Tendulkar wish comes true

Temba Bavuma said he would fulfil a cherished ambition on Saturday when he leads out South Africa in a World Cup match against England at the Wankhede Stadium, the home ground of his boyhood idol Sachin Tendulkar.

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Barcelona draw Frankfurt in Women's Champions League group stage

Women's Champions League holders Barcelona were placed in a pool with four-time winners Eintracht Frankfurt while English champions Chelsea were matched with Real Madrid in the group-stage draw on Friday.

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Liverpool defender Robertson faces shoulder surgery

Liverpool defender Andy Robertson is set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines as he prepares to have surgery on a shoulder injury.

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Messi should have own Ballon d'Or category, says Guardiola

Pep Guardiola says Lionel Messi should have his own category at the Ballon d'Or after he was asked whether the World Cup winner or Erling Haaland should win this year's award.

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Three great England-South Africa ODIs ahead of World Cup clash

Reigning champions England and South Africa head into their World Cup clash on Saturday with both sides looking to revive their campaigns after shock defeats by Afghanistan and the Netherlands respectively.

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Granada's Israeli forward misses Osasuna trip for security reasons

Granada's Israeli forward Shon Weissman is not travelling for Friday's Liga match against Osasuna in the Basque country for security reasons, his club told AFP.

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'Exhausted' Lindelof available for Man Utd despite trauma of Brussels attack

Victor Lindelof is available for Manchester United on Saturday even though he is "exhausted" following the fatal shooting of two Swedish fans before the country's Euro 2024 qualifier against Belgium.

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Warner and Marsh fire Australia to 367-9 against Pakistan in World Cup

Openers David Warner and Mitchell Marsh hit swashbuckling hundreds against a sloppy Pakistan to lift Australia to 367-9 in their World Cup clash in Bengaluru on Friday.

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Springboks' Reinach 'in a good spot' before World Cup semi despite death threat

South Africa assistant coach Mzwandile Stick said on Friday scrum-half Cobus Reinach was in a good place before this weekend's Rugby World Cup semi-final despite receiving a death threat on social media.

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Drivers shocked by 'obscene' prospect of one-million euros fines

George Russell declared increased fines of up to one million euros ($106 million) for Formula One drivers who breach sporting regulations as "obscene" and unrealistic, confirming that the drivers will meet on Friday to address the problem.

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'Not an upset' if Dutch keep winning at World Cup

Dutch batsman Teja Nidamanuru believes it will not be an "upset" if his team defeat Sri Lanka on Saturday and keep alive their bid to reach the Cricket World Cup semi-finals.

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Australia's Warner, Marsh in 259-run opening stand against Pakistan at World Cup

David Warner and Mitchell Marsh both made centuries as the openers pummelled Pakistan in their World Cup clash at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Friday.

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