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Nienaber expects more 'polished' Springboks against All Blacks

Nienaber expects more 'polished' Springboks against All Blacks

South Africa coach Jacques Nienaber warned there is still much work to be done ahead of two matches against New Zealand next month despite clinching the series with Wales on Saturday.

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McIlroy, Hovland share British Open lead before final round

McIlroy, Hovland share British Open lead before final round

Rory McIlroy and Viktor Hovland share the lead going into the final round of the 150th British Open on Sunday with St Andrews poised for a shoot-out between the two for the Claret Jug.

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Azam hits ton as Pakistan fight back in first Sri Lanka Test

Azam hits ton as Pakistan fight back in first Sri Lanka Test

Skipper Babar Azam made a defiant 119 before Pakistan were bowled out for 218 on day two of the first Test against Sri Lanka on Sunday.

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UK climate chief could quit as Tory race heats up

UK climate chief could quit as Tory race heats up

Britain's climate minister has indicated he may resign as some Conservative leadership contenders equivocate on the government's net zero target, ahead of a crunch TV debate Sunday and the final rounds of voting by MPs this week.

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PSG arrive in Japan for three-game tour

PSG arrive in Japan for three-game tour

Paris Saint-Germain's star-studded squad landed in Japan Sunday for a three-game tour against local teams, with new manager Christophe Galtier hoping to make a strong start with the French giants.

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Stubborn Azam leads Pakistan fightback in first Sri Lanka Test

Stubborn Azam leads Pakistan fightback in first Sri Lanka Test

Pakistan skipper Babar Azam remained unbeaten on 95 to thwart the Sri Lankan spin attack led by Prabath Jayasuriya at tea on day two of the opening Test on Sunday.

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Iran arrests several after protests at drying lake

Iran arrests several after protests at drying lake

Iranian police have arrested several people for disturbing security after they protested the drying up of a lake once regarded as the Middle East's largest, official media said Sunday.

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India without Bumrah as they bowl in England ODI decider

India without Bumrah as they bowl in England ODI decider

India captain Rohit Sharma won the toss and elected to field in the third and deciding one-day international against England at Old Trafford on Sunday despite being without Jasprit Bumrah.

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Tour de France leader Vingegaard loses key ally Roglic

Tour de France leader Vingegaard loses key ally Roglic

Tour de France leader Jonas Vingegaard took a body blow as his co-captain Primoz Roglic pulled out of the 21-day bike race ahead of Sunday's stage 15 run to Carcassonne.

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Sudan troops deploy ahead of pro-democracy protests

Sudan troops deploy ahead of pro-democracy protests

Sudanese police and soldiers deployed in large numbers Sunday across the capital Khartoum, ahead of mass protests planned by pro-democracy groups against coup leader General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan.

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