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Marquez wins Portuguese MotoGP sprint race

Marquez wins Portuguese MotoGP sprint race

Spaniard Alex Marquez put his crash in qualifying behind him to win the the Portuguese MotoGP sprint race on Saturday at the Portimao circuit.

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Saim, Abrar star in Pakistan's ODI series win over South Africa

Saim, Abrar star in Pakistan's ODI series win over South Africa

Saim Ayub hit a half century and spinner Abrar Ahmed took four wickets as Pakistan beat South Africa by seven wickets in the third one-day international on Saturday, taking the series 2-1.

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Norris extends title lead in Sao Paulo GP sprint after Piastri spin

Norris extends title lead in Sao Paulo GP sprint after Piastri spin

Lando Norris extended his lead in the drivers' world championship to nine points on Saturday when, after his McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri crashed out, he won the sprint race at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix.

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Man Utd have room to 'grow', says Amorim after Spurs setback

Man Utd have room to 'grow', says Amorim after Spurs setback

Ruben Amorim said Manchester United are "in the beginning of becoming a very strong team" after extending their unbeaten run to five Premier League games with a dramatic 2-2 draw at Tottenham.

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Tornado kills six, wrecks town in Brazil

Tornado kills six, wrecks town in Brazil

A tornado killed at least six people and injured more than 400 as it destroyed most of a town in southern Brazil, authorities said Saturday.

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Norris wins Sao Paulo GP sprint, Piastri spins out

Norris wins Sao Paulo GP sprint, Piastri spins out

Lando Norris won the sprint race at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix from pole on Saturday to extend his advantage in the world championship after his McLaren teammate and closest title rival Oscar Piastri crashed out.

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Ireland scramble to scrappy win over Japan

Ireland scramble to scrappy win over Japan

An unconvincing Ireland held off a lively Japan to win Saturday's Autumn international 41-10 at Lansdowne Road.

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De Ligt rescues draw for Man Utd after Tottenham turnaround

De Ligt rescues draw for Man Utd after Tottenham turnaround

Matthijs de Ligt salvaged a 2-2 draw for Manchester United at Tottenham in a frantic finale as both sides missed the chance to go second in the Premier League on Saturday.

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Israel identifies latest hostage body, as families await five more

Israel identifies latest hostage body, as families await five more

Israel identified on Saturday the latest hostage remains sent back from Gaza by Palestinian militants, leaving only five more bodies to be returned under the US-brokered truce that halted the two-year war.

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England's Rai takes one-shot lead into Abu Dhabi final round

England's Rai takes one-shot lead into Abu Dhabi final round

Aaron Rai hit a six-under par third round 66 on Saturday to open up a one-shot lead heading into the final round of the Abu Dhabi Championship.

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