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New England, Cincinnati pull clear at top of MLS

New England Revolution and FC Cincinnati pulled five points clear at the top of Major League Soccer's Eastern Conference standings on Saturday with wins over Sporting Kansas City and the Portland Timbers respectively.

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Sixers sweep Nets to advance, Suns on brink as Heat burn Bucks

The Philadelphia 76ers shrugged off the absence of Joel Embiid to complete a 4-0 sweep of the Brooklyn Nets in the NBA playoffs on Saturday as the Phoenix Suns edged closer to a second-round berth by beating the Los Angeles Clippers.

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Rays set MLB record with homers in first 21 games of season

Randy Arozarena smashed a record-setting home run and drove in the winning run for the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday in a 4-3 victory over the Chicago White Sox.

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Clark-Hossler cling to PGA pairs lead over Im-Mitchell

Americans Wyndham Clark and Beau Hossler, each seeking a first PGA title, combined for a 10-under par 62 for a one-stroke lead after Saturday's third round of the Zurich Classic.

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Bucks' Antetokounmpo ruled out of game 3 against Miami

Milwaukee star Giannis Antetokounmpo was ruled out of the third game of the Bucks' NBA playoff series against the Miami Heat on Saturday an hour before tip-off.

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Corpuz, Yin share lead at LPGA Chevron Championship

Americans Angel Yin and Allisen Corpuz, each chasing their first LPGA title, fired five-under par 67s to share the lead after Saturday's third round of the LPGA Chevron Championship.

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Sixers advance after Nets sweep, Suns on brink as Clippers downed

The Philadelphia 76ers shrugged off the absence of Joel Embiid to complete a 4-0 sweep of the Brooklyn Nets in the NBA playoffs on Saturday as the Phoenix Suns edged closer to a second round berth with victory over the Los Angeles Clippers.

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Madrid ease to win over Celta, Real Sociedad beat Rayo

Marco Asensio and Eder Militao struck for Real Madrid in a comfortable 2-0 win over Celta Vigo in La Liga on Saturday, bringing the champions within eight points of leaders Barcelona.

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Toulouse's Jaminet set to miss Champions Cup semi after Stade Francais loss

Toulouse head coach Ugo Mola said full-back Melvyn Jaminet is likely to miss next weekend's Champions Cup semi-final after suffering an ankle injury in the 19-10 French Top 14 loss at Stade Francais on Saturday.

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Much-changed Toulouse edged by Stade Francais before Champions Cup semi

A second-string Toulouse side lost 19-10 at Stade Francais in the French Top 14 on Saturday, a week before travelling to Leinster in the Champions Cup last four.

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Madrid see off Celta in comfortable victory

Marco Asensio and Eder Militao struck for Real Madrid in a comfortable 2-0 win over Celta Vigo in La Liga on Saturday, bringing the champions within eight points of leaders Barcelona.

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US gymnastics icon Simone Biles marries NFL's Jonathan Owens

US gymnastics star Simone Biles and NFL Houston Texans safety Jonathan Owens announced their marriage on Saturday with photos of their special day posted on social media.

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Wrexham follow Hollywood script to reach the Football League

Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney cried tears of joy as they watched Wrexham, who the duo bought in 2020, reach the English Football League for the first time in 15 years on Saturday.

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Sixers rally seals Nets clean sweep in NBA playoffs

The Philadelphia 76ers shrugged off the absence of Joel Embiid to complete a 4-0 series sweep of the Brooklyn Nets in the NBA playoffs on Saturday.

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Bundesliga title 'would mean the world' to Dortmund's Bellingham

Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jude Bellingham said winning the Bundesliga would "mean the world" after his side went top of the table thanks to a 4-0 home win over Eintracht Frankfurt on Saturday.

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Gujarat snatch win over Lucknow as Punjab edge out Mumbai in IPL

Lucknow Super Giants skipper KL Rahul's dogged chase fell just short Saturday in a nailbiting seven-run Indian Premier League defeat to defending champions Gujarat Titans.

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Dortmund beat Frankfurt to go top after Bayern 'knockout'

Borussia Dortmund went top of the Bundesliga table after a 4-0 home win over Eintracht Frankfurt, making the most of Bayern Munich's earlier 3-1 loss at Mainz on Saturday.

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Neuville crash gifts Evans lead in Rally Croatia

Elfyn Evans took command of Rally Croatia on Saturday after Thierry Neuville's Hyundai, sporting the Irish flag in tribute to teammate Craig Breen, crashed out of contention.

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England overwhelm Ireland to maintain Women's Six Nations Grand Slam bid

England remained on course for a looming Women's Six Nations Grand Slam decider against France with a 48-0 win over Ireland on Saturday.

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World champion O'Sullivan thrashes Iran's Vafaei in 'grudge' match

Title-holder Ronnie O'Sullivan eased into the quarter-finals of the world snooker championship with a 13-2 hammering of Hossein Vafaei in Sheffield.

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Mahrez treble fires Man City into FA Cup final

Riyad Mahrez fired Manchester City into the FA Cup final as the Algerian's hat-trick sealed a 3-0 win against Sheffield United at Wembley on Saturday.

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Djokovic joins Nadal in missing Madrid Masters as French Open looms

World number one Novak Djokovic pulled out of the Madrid Masters on Saturday, joining Rafael Nadal in missing the tournament with the French Open just five weeks away.

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Tuchel 'at a loss' after Bayern humbled by Mainz

Bayern Munich manager Thomas Tuchel said he was "at a loss" and had "no explanation" for his side's second-half capitulation in a 3-1 defeat at Mainz on Saturday.

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Alcaraz eases past Evans to set up Tsitsipas final in Barcelona

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz swept past Dan Evans 6-2, 6-2 on Saturday to set up a Barcelona Open final clash with Stefanos Tsitsipas.

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Liverpool beat Forest to remain in top-four fight, in-form Villa held

Liverpool kept their outside shot at Champions League football next season alive as Diogo Jota scored twice in a 3-2 win over Nottingham Forest, while Aston Villa's European charge stalled in a 1-1 defeat at Brentford on Saturday.

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Bayern open door for Dortmund after Mainz 'knockout'

Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich slumped to a 3-1 away defeat at Mainz on Saturday, handing Borussia Dortmund the chance to take top spot.

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Bayern lose at Mainz to open door for Dortmund

Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich slumped to a 3-1 away defeat at Mainz on Saturday, handing Borussia Dortmund the chance to take top spot.

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Leyds takes La Rochelle past Clermont before Champions Cup semi

La Rochelle's South African winger Dillyn Leyds scored as they beat Clermont 26-13 in the French Top 14 on Saturday ahead of next weekend's Champions Cup semi-final with Exeter.

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Swiatek faces Sabalenka for Stuttgart title after Jabeur retires

Iga Swiatek will play Aryna Sabalenka in the Stuttgart final for the second straight year after Ons Jabeur retired due to injury against the world number one on Saturday.

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Tsitsipas overcomes Musetti to reach Barcelona Open final

Stefanos Tsitsipas defeated Lorenzo Musetti 6-4, 5-7, 6-3 on Saturday to reach the Barcelona Open final for the third time.

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Farah determined to enjoy London Marathon farewell

British distance great Mo Farah is determined to enjoy his final London Marathon as he eyes the end of a brilliant career.

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Leeds lose again at Fulham to increase relegation fears

Leeds' woeful week was compounded by a 2-1 defeat at Fulham on Saturday that leaves them still perilously poised just above the relegation zone.

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