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Clermont boost Top 14 play-off bid with Stade Francais win

Clermont boost Top 14 play-off bid with Stade Francais win

Former Australia centre Irae Simone scored as Clermont hammered struggling Stade Francais 55-20 in the French Top 14 on Saturday to boost their play-off hopes.

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Draper downs Fonseca to reach the French Open last 16

Draper downs Fonseca to reach the French Open last 16

Britain's Jack Draper proved too strong for Brazilian teenage sensation Joao Fonseca in the third round at Roland Garros on Saturday as he progressed to the last 16 in straight sets.

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Simon Yates on verge of Giro triumph after epic stage 20 effort

Simon Yates on verge of Giro triumph after epic stage 20 effort

Simon Yates is set to win the Giro d'Italia after stealing the overall lead from Isaac Del Toro in Saturday's crucial 20th stage, won by Australia's Chris Harper, and claiming the pink jersey for the finale in Rome.

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Arab ministers condemn Israel 'ban' on planned West Bank visit

Arab ministers condemn Israel 'ban' on planned West Bank visit

The foreign ministers of five Arab countries, who had planned to visit the occupied West Bank this weekend, condemned on Saturday Israel's decision to block their trip.

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Rescuers fan out after Nigeria flooding kills more than 150

Rescuers fan out after Nigeria flooding kills more than 150

Search teams fanned out several kilometres from the epicentre of deadly flash flooding in Nigeria Saturday, the Red Cross said, as the death toll from heavy rains in the north-central market town of Mokwa topped 150.

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Everton seal permanent deal for Alcaraz

Everton seal permanent deal for Alcaraz

Everton have triggered the option to sign Charly Alcaraz from Flamengo on a permanent basis after his loan spell at the Premier League club.

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Sinner powers into French Open last 16, Pegula and Andreeva advance

Sinner powers into French Open last 16, Pegula and Andreeva advance

World number one Jannik Sinner powered into the last 16 of the French Open on Saturday, punishing outclassed Czech Jiri Lehecka as American Jessica Pegula and Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva both booked their spots in the second week.

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OPEC+ announces sharp increase in July oil production

OPEC+ announces sharp increase in July oil production

Saudi Arabia, Russia and six other key OPEC+ members announced on Saturday a huge increase in crude production for July.

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Ruthless Sinner marches into French Open fourth round

Ruthless Sinner marches into French Open fourth round

Top seed Jannik Sinner dismissed world number 34 Jiri Lehecka in straight sets on Saturday at Roland Garros as the Italian booked his place in the fourth round.

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Melbourne City edge crosstown rivals to win A-League title

Melbourne City edge crosstown rivals to win A-League title

Israeli forward Yonatan Cohen proved the hero as Melbourne City claimed the bragging rights over crosstown rivals Melbourne Victory with a 1-0 victory to lift the A-League title on Saturday.

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