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McIlroy rings changes in quest for elusive Masters win

McIlroy rings changes in quest for elusive Masters win

Rory McIlroy is changing things up when it comes to the Masters, hoping some alterations in preparation can help produce the green jacket that has eluded him.

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Kasatkina battles past Pegula to reach Charleston final

Kasatkina battles past Pegula to reach Charleston final

Russia's Daria Kasatkina advanced to the final of the WTA Charleston Open clay court tournament on Saturday after a three-set semi-final victory over top-seeded American Jessica Pegula.

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Ecuador faces diplomatic backlash after raid at Mexican embassy in Quito

Ecuador faces diplomatic backlash after raid at Mexican embassy in Quito

Ecuador found itself at the center of a growing diplomatic melee Saturday after authorities stormed the Mexican embassy in Quito to arrest former vice president Jorge Glas, who had been granted political asylum there.

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Horan penalty gives USA comeback win over Japan

Horan penalty gives USA comeback win over Japan

Lindsey Horan converted a second half penalty to give the United States a 2-1 win over Japan on Saturday in the SheBelieves Cup.

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Arsenal return to Premier League summit as Man City cruise

Arsenal return to Premier League summit as Man City cruise

Arsenal leapfrogged Liverpool at the top of the Premier League on Saturday with a 3-0 win at Brighton after Kevin De Bruyne scored twice in Manchester City's victory at Crystal Palace.

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Trump hosts fundraiser in Florida in funding match with Biden

Trump hosts fundraiser in Florida in funding match with Biden

Donald Trump is holding a major fundraising event in Florida on Saturday, hoping to lay down a new marker in a swaggering, high-stakes race for large donations with Joe Biden.

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Arsenal back on top after easy win at Brighton

Arsenal back on top after easy win at Brighton

Arsenal moved to the top of the Premier League as goals from Bukayo Saka, Kai Havertz and Leandro Trossard added the gloss to another mature performance from the Gunners to beat Brighton 3-0 on Saturday.

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'Time to change', says Vingegaard boss after Tour champ hospitalised

'Time to change', says Vingegaard boss after Tour champ hospitalised

The boss of the team of stricken two-time Tour de France champion Jonas Vingegaard told AFP on Saturday the time to start making cycling safer is now.

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Thunberg detained twice at Dutch climate protest

Thunberg detained twice at Dutch climate protest

Dutch police twice detained climate activist Greta Thunberg on Saturday after a group of marchers blocked a main road in The Hague to protest against fossil fuel subsidies.

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AC Milan stroll past Lecce, Roma claim derby honours

AC Milan stroll past Lecce, Roma claim derby honours

AC Milan strolled past 10-man Lecce 3-0 on Saturday to consolidate second place in Serie A as Roma beat local rivals Lazio 1-0 and boosted their Champions League hopes.

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