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Ogier wins Rally of Finland after Rovanpera crashes out

Ogier wins Rally of Finland after Rovanpera crashes out

Eight-time world champion Sebastien Ogier took advantage of an error from Toyota teammate Kalle Rovanpera to clinch the Rally of Finland on Sunday.

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China's Liu Yang retains Olympic men's gymnastics rings title

China's Liu Yang retains Olympic men's gymnastics rings title

Liu Yang clinched China's first men's gymnastics gold of the Paris Olympics on Sunday, delivering a formidable display of strength and skill to retain the rings title he won in Tokyo.

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Record-chasing Biles primed to go out of Paris Olympics with a bang

Record-chasing Biles primed to go out of Paris Olympics with a bang

Simone Biles brings the curtain down on her triumphant return to Olympic competition on Monday by looking to add two more golds to her haul for a record-equalling nine.

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Bangladesh protesters demand PM resign as death toll mounts

Bangladesh protesters demand PM resign as death toll mounts

Thousands of Bangladeshi protesters demanding Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resign clashed with government supporters Sunday, with dozens killed in one of the deadliest days since demonstrations began.

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Bastianini wins British MotoGP, Martin reclaims championship lead

Bastianini wins British MotoGP, Martin reclaims championship lead

Italian rider Enea Bastianini completed the British MotoGP double for Ducati on Sunday by winning the grand prix, while Jorge Martin of Spain reclaimed the championship lead.

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England's Crawley to miss Sri Lanka series with broken finger

England's Crawley to miss Sri Lanka series with broken finger

England opener Zak Crawley has been ruled out of the forthcoming Test series against Sri Lanka due to a broken finger.

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Teen kitefoiler Maeder ready to soar at Paris Games

Teen kitefoiler Maeder ready to soar at Paris Games

Singapore have only ever won five Olympic medals but 17-year-old Max Maeder could change their fortunes when he zips into action in kitefoil's first appearance at the Games.

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500,000 turned out for Paris Olympics cycling road race: organisers

500,000 turned out for Paris Olympics cycling road race: organisers

Around 500,000 people lined the streets of Paris during the cycling road race, organisers said Sunday, in what is seen as further evidence of growing popular support for the Games.

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US Olympic veteran Ledecky relishes prospect of four more years in pool

US Olympic veteran Ledecky relishes prospect of four more years in pool

The records keep piling up for American swimmer Katie Ledecky and the bad news for her challengers is that she has no plans to relinquish her throne.

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Distraught Marin retires from Olympic badminton semi with knee injury

Distraught Marin retires from Olympic badminton semi with knee injury

Former champion Carolina Marin retired in floods of tears from her Paris Olympics badminton semi-final on Sunday after her right knee buckled in distressing scenes.

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