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Keys beats Maria to clinch third Eastbourne title

Keys beats Maria to clinch third Eastbourne title

Madison Keys won the Eastbourne title for a third time as the American defeated Germany's Tatjana Maria 7-5, 6-4 in the final of the Wimbledon warm-up event on Saturday.

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Djokovic inspired by Serena as he targets history at Wimbledon

Djokovic inspired by Serena as he targets history at Wimbledon

Novak Djokovic is taking inspiration from Serena Williams' sensational comeback as he sets his sights on a record-breaking triumph at Wimbledon.

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Thousands ride through Rome as Vespa celebrates 80 years

Thousands ride through Rome as Vespa celebrates 80 years

An icon of the Italian way of life, the Vespa was celebrating its 80th birthday on Saturday, as thousands of riders paraded through Rome on the legendary scooters.

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Stokes falls cheaply as England collapse in New Zealand decider

Stokes falls cheaply as England collapse in New Zealand decider

Returning England captain Ben Stokes was unable to repeat his bowling heroics with the bat as the hosts suffered a dramatic collapse in the third and deciding Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge on Saturday.

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Sinner ready for Wimbledon defence despite lack of time on grass

Sinner ready for Wimbledon defence despite lack of time on grass

Jannik Sinner insists he is ready to defend his Wimbledon title despite going into the tournament with a lack of action on grass courts.

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Russell bounces back to beat Antonelli in final practice

Russell bounces back to beat Antonelli in final practice

George Russell bounced back to beat his Mercedes teammate and world championship leader Kimi Antonelli and clock the fastest time in Saturday's final free practice session for Sunday's "heat-hazard" Austrian Grand Prix.

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Records tumble as European heatwave moves east

Records tumble as European heatwave moves east

Tens of millions face a weekend of extreme temperatures in Europe as a deadly heatwave moves eastwards, with German forecasters warning that more records could be broken and eastern countries issuing a slew of red alerts for the coming days.

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Iran says US violated peace deal as both sides trade fire

Iran says US violated peace deal as both sides trade fire

Iran on Saturday accused the United States of violating the peace deal agreed to end the Middle East war, after Washington launched strikes on Iranian territory and Tehran responded with attacks on US targets in the Gulf.

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England, Portugal eye top spots as World Cup group stages wrap up

England, Portugal eye top spots as World Cup group stages wrap up

England and Portugal will aim to finish on a high as the World Cup group stages draw to a close on Saturday with the final places in the knockout rounds up for grabs.

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Injured Australian pair Leckie, Italiano out of World Cup

Injured Australian pair Leckie, Italiano out of World Cup

Injured Australian pair Mathew Leckie and Jacob Italiano were ruled out of the World Cup Friday ahead of their last-32 clash with Egypt, leaving the Socceroos to complete the tournament with 24 players.

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