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Japan 'need to improve' despite big win over Germany

Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu watched his side achieve a stunning 4-1 win over Germany on Saturday and then said they "still need to improve" before the Asian Cup next year.

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England dispel Rugby World Cup jitters as Ireland hail Sexton

England overcame a potentially dangerous Rugby World Cup opener against Argentina on Saturday thanks to the prolific boot of George Ford as Ireland welcomed back their dynamo Johnny Sexton.

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It all went wrong, Cheika says after Argentina loss

Argentina coach Michael Cheika said nothing went the way of Los Pumas in a comprehensive 27-10 defeat by England in both teams' World Cup Pool D opener on Saturday.

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Drop-goal master Ford uses 'great weapon' to undo Argentina

George Ford achieved the rare feat of knocking over three drop-goals in England's dominant 27-10 victory over Argentina to kick-start their World Cup campaign on Saturday.

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Italy falter, England and Belgium on track for Euro 2024

Defending European champions Italy drew 1-1 with North Macedonia in a Euro 2024 qualifier on Saturday to suffer a blow in their hopes of making it to next year's finals from Group C where leaders England took a valuable point in a 1-1 away draw against Ukraine.

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Italy held by North Macedonia on Spalletti's debut

Italy's chances of defending their European Championship crown suffered a blow on Saturday after a 1-1 away draw at North Macedonia in Euro 2024 qualifying.

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Aussie Lee grabs lead at LPGA Queen City Championship

Australia's Minjee Lee opened with three consecutive birdies on her way to a seven-under par 65 and a two-stroke lead after Saturday's third round of the LPGA Queen City Championship.

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Ford kicks England past Argentina in World Cup opener

George Ford kicked all the points, including three drop-goals, to help 14-man England cast off a dismal run of form to claim a comprehensive 27-10 victory over Argentina in the teams’ Pool D World Cup opener on Saturday.

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Hundreds of fans miss start of England v Argentina Rugby World Cup match

Hundreds of England and Argentina supporters missed the kickoff of their Rugby World Cup match in Marseille on Saturday after being delayed at the entrances to the stadium, AFP journalists saw.

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Japan humiliate Euro 2024 hosts Germany 4-1 as pressure builds on Flick

Japan humiliated Euro 2024 hosts Germany 4-1 in a friendly international on Saturday, piling the pressure on struggling coach Hansi Flick.

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England and Belgium stay on track for Euro 2024

England claimed a point in a 1-1 draw with Ukraine in a Euro 2024 qualifier Saturday as Belgium went joint top of their group with a 1-0 away win at Azerbaijan as both sides stayed on course for the finals in Germany.

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Australia coach Jones hails 'perfect' World Cup start

Australia head coach Eddie Jones said Saturday's 35-15 victory over Georgia was the "perfect" start to the Wallabies' Rugby World Cup campaign.

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Prince William reveals tears of joy at cousin's equestrian triumph

Britain's Prince William said Saturday the only time he had cried watching sport was when his cousin Zara Tindall won a major equestrian competition.

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Warner, Labuschagne hit centuries as Australia ease past South Africa

David Warner and Marnus Labuschagne hit centuries and set up a convincing 123-run win for Australia in the second one-day international against South Africa at the Mangaung Oval on Saturday.

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NFL Rams lose star receiver Kupp for first four games

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp, a former Super Bowl Most Valuable Player, will miss the first four games of the NFL season, the club announced on Saturday.

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Rovanpera leads Acropolis Rally as Ogier, Neuville hit the rocks

World champion Kalle Rovanpera swept into the lead of the Acropolis Rally on Saturday as rivals Sebastien Ogier and Thierry Neuville saw their hopes dashed in Greece's unforgiving heat and dust.

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Donaldson helps end Jones' winless Australia run

Australia full-back Ben Donaldson scored 25 points as Australia claimed a first win in six games under Eddie Jones as they beat Georgia 35-15 in their World Cup opener on Saturday.

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Walker's first England goal rescues Ukraine draw in Euro qualifier

Kyle Walker spared England's blushes as the Manchester City defender's first international goal rescued a 1-1 draw against Ukraine in Saturday's Euro 2024 qualifier.

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Bengals QB Burrow inks record NFL deal on eve of season

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow signed a five-year contract extension with the NFL club on Saturday that will make him the league's highest-paid player, the team announced.

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Samarawickrama helps Sri Lanka beat Bangladesh in Asia Cup

Sadeera Samarawickrama smashed 93 to set up a 21-run win for Sri Lanka in their opening Super Four clash of the Asia Cup against Bangladesh on Saturday.

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McIlroy in Irish Open contention after third-round surge

Rory McIlroy put himself into contention to win the Irish Open for the second time following a dramatic third round of 66 on Saturday.

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Oldie Sexton 'firing on all cylinders' delights Farrell

Andy Farrell purred on Saturday about Ireland's talisman Johnny Sexton returning to action "firing on all cylinders" at the Rugby World Cup.

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Alcaraz pulls out of Davis Cup after US Open defeat

Spain's Carlos Alcaraz pulled out of the Davis Cup Finals group stage on Saturday after his US Open semi-final defeat by Daniil Medvedev.

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Djokovic on revenge mission as history beckons in US Open final

As Novak Djokovic again stands on the verge of history at the US Open, he has a score to settle with Daniil Medvedev after his loss to the Russian in the 2021 final cost him a calendar Grand Slam.

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Sexton sets new mark as Irish thrash Romania in World Cup opener

Irish captain Johnny Sexton scored 24 points to make a spectacular injury return as he became Ireland's record World Cup points scorer in a sparkling 82-8 victory over Romania on Saturday.

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Evenepoel powers to solo victory day after Vuelta defence collapse

Remco Evenepoel made a powerful statement with a superb solo stage 14 victory in the Vuelta a Espana on Saturday, the day after his Grand Tour defence crumbled.

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Warner, Labuschagne hit centuries as Australia go on batting rampage

David Warner and Marnus Labuschagne hit centuries as Australia went on a batting rampage in the second one-day international against South Africa at the Mangaung Oval on Saturday.

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Martin caps perfect day by winning San Marino MotoGP sprint

Jorge Martin capped a perfect Saturday by winning the sprint race at the San Marino and Rimini Riviera MotoGP not long after smashing the Misano Adriatico lap record on his way to claiming pole position.

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Azam says Pakistan has advantage ahead of India clash

Pakistan skipper Babar Azam said Saturday his side will have an edge over India in their Asia Cup Super Four clash, with a bowling line-up ready to win matches and tournaments.

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New Zealand's Milne out of England ODI series

New Zealand paceman Adam Milne has been ruled out of the remainder of a one-day international series against England with a "low-grade" hamstring injury, team management announced Saturday.

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Japan captain Himeno a doubt for World Cup opener

Japan warmed up on Saturday for their World Cup opener against Chile without skipper Kazuki Himeno as assistant coach Tony Brown admitted to pre-game nerves.

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Jorge Martin wins San Marino MotoGP sprint race

Jorge Martin won Saturday's sprint race at the San Marino and Rimini Riviera MotoGP to close the gap on championship leader Francesco Bagnaia.

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