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US turns 250 with Trump center stage

US turns 250 with Trump center stage

The United States celebrated its 250th birthday on Saturday with parades, flyovers and fireworks to come, as President Donald Trump stamped his mark on the landmark anniversary in a deeply divided nation.

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Vingegaard takes Tour de France lead with 'perfect start'

Vingegaard takes Tour de France lead with 'perfect start'

Jonas Vingegaard took the first leader's yellow jersey of the 113th edition of the Tour de France as his Visma-Lease a Bike outfit won Saturday's opening team time-trial in Barcelona.

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South Africa beat 13-man England in Nations Championship

South Africa beat 13-man England in Nations Championship

South Africa outscored England by seven tries to three to win a Nations Championship first-round match 45-21 at Ellis Park in Johannesburg on Saturday.

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Osaka eyes Sabalenka revenge in Wimbledon last 16

Osaka eyes Sabalenka revenge in Wimbledon last 16

Naomi Osaka has her sights set on revenge over Aryna Sabalenka when the Japanese star faces the women's world number one in the Wimbledon fourth round on Sunday.

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Vingegaard takes Tour de France lead as Visma win opening stage

Vingegaard takes Tour de France lead as Visma win opening stage

Jonas Vingegaard took the first leader's yellow jersey of the 113th edition of the Tour de France as his Visma-Lease a Bike outfit won Saturday's opening team time-trial in Barcelona.

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Bethell upstages Sooryavanshi as England beat India in 2nd T20

Bethell upstages Sooryavanshi as England beat India in 2nd T20

Teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi made his international debut for India on Saturday but England young gun Jacob Bethell ensured it was the hosts who won the second T20 at Old Trafford.

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Swiatek doesn't care about results after Wimbledon exit

Swiatek doesn't care about results after Wimbledon exit

Iga Swiatek said she does not "care anymore about the results" and is just focused on regaining her best form after suffering a shock Wimbledon third-round loss to Alexandra Eala on Saturday.

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Antonelli outpaces Ferraris to claim pole for British Grand Prix

Antonelli outpaces Ferraris to claim pole for British Grand Prix

World championship leader Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes claimed pole position for Sunday's British Grand Prix with a dazzling late lap to beat both Ferraris in Saturday's windswept qualifying session.

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England bid to emulate Lionesses and Red Roses in T20 World Cup final

England bid to emulate Lionesses and Red Roses in T20 World Cup final

Nat Sciver-Brunt is adamant her side are ready for the "battle" as they bid to join football's Lionesses and rugby union's Red Roses by becoming the latest England women's team to win a major tournament on home soil.

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Tens of thousands rally in France against sexual violence

Tens of thousands rally in France against sexual violence

Tens of thousands of people demonstrated in several French cities Saturday to protest against sexual violence, the latest manifestation of outrage that has been sparked by the rape and killing of an 11-year-old girl.

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