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Browns edge Ravens for division lead, Texans beat Jags

Lazio crush Juventus to move level with Serie A leaders Inter

Lyon go top of Ligue 1 as Monaco fall to first defeat of the season

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Pakistan whitewash Afghanistan 3-0 to top ODI rankings

Pakistan rose to the top of the one-day international rankings with a 59-run win against Afghanistan in the third and final match in Colombo on Saturday, claiming a 3-0 series whitewash.

Raiwalui says Fiji have 'come through' after first win over England

Fiji coach Simon Raiwalui hailed his side's resilience and determination after they beat England for the first time in a 30-22 Rugby World Cup warm-up win at Twickenham on Saturday.

Ten Hag hails Man Utd character after 'horror' start against Forest

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag labelled his side's concession of two goals inside four minutes to Nottingham Forest "crazy", but hailed his players for fighting back to win 3-2 on Saturday.

Canada's Andreescu, 2019 champion, withdraws from US Open

Canada's Bianca Andreescu withdrew from the US Open on Saturday, the 2019 singles champion missing the event for the second time since winning in her debut at 19, organizers announced.

Niger coup supporters rally after French ambassador ordered out

Tens of thousands of people rallied in Niamey Saturday in support of last month's coup, a day after the country's new military rulers gave France's ambassador to Niger 48 hours to leave the country.

FIFA suspend Rubiales as Spain women's coaching staff offer to quit

FIFA suspended Luis Rubiales as president of Spain's football federation on Saturday for kissing Women's World Cup player Jenni Hermoso on the lips, while several members of Spain's coaching staff offered to quit.

Borthwick laments England tackling after Fiji defeat

England coach Steve Borthwick lamented his side's poor tackling after a 30-22 defeat by Fiji -- their first loss to the Pacific islanders -- ended a miserable Rugby World Cup warm-up campaign.

Australia warm-up a 'first step' to Rugby World Cup for Dupont's France

France captain Antoine Dupont said on Saturday that this weekend's Rugby World Cup warm-up with Australia is the "first step" towards next month's tournament opener.

'Proud' Fiji defeat England for first time to send World Cup warning

Fiji beat England for the first time with a 30-22 victory at Twickenham on Saturday as the hosts completed a woeful Rugby World Cup warm-up campaign.

Verstappen hails 'incredible' home Dutch Grand Prix pole

Max Verstappen claimed an "incredible" Dutch Grand Prix pole at the last throw of the qualifying dice at Zandvoort on Saturday to leave him ideally placed in his quest for a record-equalling ninth consecutive win of the season.

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Fiji defeat England for first time to send World Cup warning