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Gill says '70-30' for India victory as England chase 399

Gill says '70-30' for India victory as England chase 399

India's Shubman Gill said on Sunday the hosts remain favourites to win the second Test after his century left England needing a record chase of 399 on day three.

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Historic comeback in Chamonix as Yule turns tide to win slalom

Historic comeback in Chamonix as Yule turns tide to win slalom

Swiss skier Daniel Yule made history at Chamonix on Sunday, becoming the first man to come from 30th after the first run to win a World Cup slalom.

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Sweden and Fiorentina icon Hamrin dies aged 89

Sweden and Fiorentina icon Hamrin dies aged 89

Kurt Hamrin, the last surviving player from the 1958 World Cup final, has died aged 89, his former club Fiorentina announced on Sunday.

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Huthis vow response after US, UK strike Yemen targets

Huthis vow response after US, UK strike Yemen targets

Yemen's Huthis said Sunday US and British air strikes "will not deter us" and vowed a response after dozens of targets were hit in retaliation for the Iran-backed rebels' repeated Red Sea attacks.

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Russell proud of how Scotland 'found a way to win' against Wales

Russell proud of how Scotland 'found a way to win' against Wales

Scotland captain Finn Russell praised his side's resilience after they did just enough to end a 22-year wait for a win in Cardiff with a tense 27-26 victory over Wales in their thrilling Six Nations opener.

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Messi, Beckham booed after superstar sits out Hong Kong friendly

Messi, Beckham booed after superstar sits out Hong Kong friendly

Lionel Messi and David Beckham were booed on Sunday after the Argentina superstar sat out Inter Miami's pre-season friendly in Hong Kong.

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Namibia President Geingob, veteran of freedom struggle, dies

Namibia President Geingob, veteran of freedom struggle, dies

Namibia's President Hage Geingob, a veteran of the country's liberation struggle and its first post-independence prime minister, died on Sunday, his office announced.

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Gill ton keeps India in control as England chase 399

Gill ton keeps India in control as England chase 399

Shubman Gill struck form with a century as India left England a record victory target of 399 on day three of the second Test on Sunday.

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Rasovszky holds on to win men's open water 10km

Rasovszky holds on to win men's open water 10km

Olympic silver medallist Kristof Rasovszky underlined his form ahead of the Paris Games by winning gold in the 10km open water event at the world championships in Doha on Sunday.

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Australia thump West Indies by 83 runs to seal ODI series

Australia thump West Indies by 83 runs to seal ODI series

Man of the match Sean Abbott grabbed three wickets and slammed an entertaining 69 as Australia cruised to an 83-run victory over the West Indies in the second one-day international to seal the three-match series on Sunday.

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