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Scotland rips Canada 73-12 in rugby romp

Gus Warr, Dylan Richardson and Arron Reed each scored two tries to lead Scotland in a 73-12 rout over host Canada in an international rugby union match on Saturday.

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Lakers fall in Bronny James summer NBA prospects debut

Bronny James, the 19-year-old son of NBA superstar LeBron James, scored four points on Saturday in his unofficial Los Angeles Lakers debut, a loss in the NBA California Classic.

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Thompson grabs lead at PGA John Deere Classic with sizzling 62

Davis Thompson fired a bogey-free nine-under par 62 to seize a two-stroke lead after Saturday's third round of the PGA Tour John Deere Classic.

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England win on penalties, set up Netherlands semi-final at Euro 2024

England beat Switzerland on penalties on Saturday to keep their dreams of winning Euro 2024 alive as they advanced to a semi-final showdown with the Netherlands, who came from behind to defeat Turkey in the day's other match.

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Djokovic gets kick out of England Euros win at Wimbledon

Novak Djokovic reached the Wimbledon fourth round for the 16th time on Saturday after taking a break to help the Centre Court crowd celebrate England's Euro 2024 win over Switzerland in Germany.

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NBA Hawks sign top draft pick Risacher

French teenager Zaccharie Risacher, the top overall pick in last month's NBA Draft, has signed with the Atlanta Hawks, the team said Saturday.

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Gathie's inexperienced France 'tick boxes' to cruise past Argentina

France coach Fabien Galthie said his side "ticked a lot of boxes" after a much-changed team eased past Argentina 28-13 in Mendoza on Saturday in Felipe Contepomi's first game in charge of the hosts.

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Inexperienced France beat Argentina in Contepomi's first game in charge

A much-changed France eased past Argentina 28-13 in Mendoza on Saturday in Felipe Contepomi's first game in charge of the hosts.

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Netherlands mount Euros comeback against Turkey to set up England semi

The Netherlands struck two second-half goals in seven minutes to come from behind to beat Turkey 2-1 on Saturday and set up a Euro 2024 semi-final clash with England.

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High and lows for Ireland winger Lowe in loss to South Africa

Ireland back James Lowe created a score, had a try disallowed, then gifted one to South Africa in a 27-20 first Test win for the world champion Springboks in Pretoria on Saturday.

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Swiatek crashes out at Wimbledon while it's sweet 16 for Djokovic

World number one Iga Swiatek was dumped out of Wimbledon by Yulia Putintseva on Saturday as Novak Djokovic reached the fourth round for the 16th time.

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Southgate basks in glory of 'streetwise' England after Euros criticism

England manager Gareth Southgate said he had earned the right to celebrate his side's progression to the Euro 2024 semi-finals on Saturday after receiving a barrage of criticism throughout the tournament for perceived negative tactics.

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England's saviour Saka finds Euros penalty redemption

Bukayo Saka banished on Saturday the heartache of his penalty miss in the last European Championship final after starring in England's passage to the last four of Euro 2024.

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Minnesota's Miranda ties MLB mark with 12 at-bat hit streak

Minnesota Twins third baseman Jose Miranda tied a Major League Baseball record on Saturday by recording a hit in his 12th consecutive time at bat before his streak ended.

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Gritty Springboks not yet in sync, admits Erasmus after victory

South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus said his team had to show plenty of grit in their hard-fought 27-20 first Test win over Ireland on Saturday because they were not yet completely in sync.

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Akanji feeling empty after Euros penalty heartbreak, says Swiss coach Yakin

Murat Yakin said Saturday that Manuel Akanji was feeling empty after his saved penalty led to Switzerland being knocked out of Euro 2024 by England and missing out on a first-ever major tournament semi-final.

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World number one Swiatek blames fatigue for shock Wimbledon exit

Iga Swiatek admitted she was running on empty at Wimbledon as the exhausted world number one suffered a shock third round defeat against Yulia Putintseva on Saturday.

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MLS Atlanta striker Almada sent to Brazil's Botafogo

Argentine midfielder Thiago Almada was transferred from Atlanta United of MLS to Brazil's Botafogo on Saturday in a deal expected to eventually send him to France's Olympique Lyonnais.

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England beat Switzerland on penalties to keep Euro 2024 dream alive

England's quest for a first major tournament win in 58 years remained alive after another late fightback before beating Switzerland 5-3 on penalties to book their place in the Euro 2024 semi-finals.

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Swiatek crashes out at Wimbledon as Djokovic eyes sweet 16

World number one Iga Swiatek was dumped out of Wimbledon by Yulia Putintseva on Saturday as Novak Djokovic set his sights on making the fourth round for the 16th time.

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Pamplona bull running festival kicks off with firecracker

The Spanish city of Pamplona kicked off its world famous San Fermin bull run festival on Saturday with a powerful traditional firecracker signalling the start of festivities for nine days.

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'Special' Springbok supporters drove us to victory, says Kolisi

Double Rugby World Cup-winning captain Siya Kolisi hailed South Africa supporters after a 27-20 first Test victory over Ireland in Pretoria on Saturday.

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Two-time runner-up Jabeur suffers shock Wimbledon exit

Tunisia's Ons Jabeur suffered a shock Wimbledon third round exit as the two-time runner-up was beaten 6-1, 7-6 (7/4) by Ukrainian 21st seed Elina Svitolina on Saturday.

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NFL Vikings rookie defender Jackson killed in car crash

Minnesota Vikings rookie cornerback Khyree Jackson and two others were killed in an early-morning car crash in suburban Washington, the Maryland State Police said Saturday. He was 24.

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NBA 76ers agree to deal with ex-Heat forward Martin: reports

Caleb Martin, a free agent forward who spent the past three seasons with the Miami Heat, has agreed a four-year deal with the Philadelphia 76ers, according to multiple reports Saturday.

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Wolff excited as improving Mercedes lock out front row

Mercedes team chief Toto Wolff beamed with delight on Saturday after George Russell took pole for the British Grand Prix ahead of Lewis Hamilton in a front row lockout.

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World champions South Africa end losing streak against Ireland

Wingers Kurt-Lee Arendse and Cheslin Kolbe scored as world champions South Africa ended a three-match losing streak against Ireland with a 27-20 first Test triumph in Pretoria on Saturday.

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World number one Swiatek crashes to Putintseva at Wimbledon

World number one Iga Swiatek crashed out of Wimbledon on Saturday, losing to Yulia Putintseva as the top seed's 21-match win streak came to a shock end in the third round.

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'We're back, big dog!': Shelton relishes Wimbledon family affair

Ben Shelton turned Wimbledon into a family affair on Saturday as the American emulated his father by reaching the last 16 at the All England Club.

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Egypt international Refaat dies four months after heart attack

Egyptian international Ahmed Refaat died on Saturday at the age of 31 of complications following a heart attack he suffered four months ago during a match, his club Modern Future FC announced.

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Greece end Olympic hopes of Slovenia and Doncic

Slovenia and its star Luka Doncic will miss the Olympic Games after losing 96-68 in a qualifying semi-final to Giannis Antetokounmpo and hosts Greece on Saturday in Piraeus.

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Girmay wins again as Tour de France remembers WWII hero De Gaulle

Eritrean sprinter Biniam Girmay won stage eight of the Tour de France on Saturday at a finish line in the village where former French president Charles de Gaulle lived and is buried.

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