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Shakib blasts Bangladesh's lack of 'fight' at T20 World Cup

Shakib blasts Bangladesh's lack of 'fight' at T20 World Cup

Veteran Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan hit out at the Tigers' lack of "fight" after a 50-run rout by India effectively ended their T20 World Cup dreams.

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Belgium beat Romania to breathe new life into Euro challenge

Belgium beat Romania to breathe new life into Euro challenge

Youri Tielemans breathed new life into Belgium's Euro 2024 campaign as the Aston Villa midfielder's goal after just 73 seconds inspired a vital 2-0 win against Romania on Saturday.

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Martinez hails Pepe's 'love for the game' as Portugal veteran stars at Euro 2024

Martinez hails Pepe's 'love for the game' as Portugal veteran stars at Euro 2024

Portugal veteran Pepe is the oldest player ever to appear at the European Championship but that did not stop him being one of the best performers in Saturday's win over Turkey as coach Roberto Martinez described the 41-year-old as a "wonderful example".

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Italy's Capri lifts tourist ban as water shortage resolved

Italy's Capri lifts tourist ban as water shortage resolved

The Italian island of Capri lifted a ban on tourists Saturday after problems with the water supply to the holiday hotspot were resolved.

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Turkey's Montella regrets own goal 'bad luck' in Euros defeat to Portugal

Turkey's Montella regrets own goal 'bad luck' in Euros defeat to Portugal

Vincenzo Montella on Saturday rued Samet Akaydin's own goal which led to Turkey being soundly beaten 3-0 by Portugal and left in the balance his team's hopes of reaching the Euro 2024 knockout stage.

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Portugal coach bemoans risk to player safety as pitch invaders chase Ronaldo selfies

Portugal coach bemoans risk to player safety as pitch invaders chase Ronaldo selfies

Portugal coach Roberto Martinez said it was lucky that none of the multiple fans who invaded the pitch during his team's Euro 2024 game against Turkey on Saturday had ill intentions after several supporters ran on looking for a selfie with Cristiano Ronaldo.

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Young fires 59 to grab share of early lead at PGA Travelers

Young fires 59 to grab share of early lead at PGA Travelers

Cameron Young became the 12th player in US PGA Tour history to break 60 for a round, firing two eagles Saturday to fire an 11-under par 59 at the Travelers Championship.

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Portugal cruise into Euro 2024 knockout stages, Georgia get historic first point

Portugal cruise into Euro 2024 knockout stages, Georgia get historic first point

Portugal outclassed Turkey to secure their place in the last 16 of Euro 2024 with a 3-0 win in Dortmund on Saturday, after Georgia claimed a historic first point at a major tournament in a 1-1 draw with the Czech Republic.

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American Regan Smith fired up for backstroke battles in Paris

American Regan Smith fired up for backstroke battles in Paris

Regan Smith is back and ready for battle at the Paris Olympics, where she thinks a 100m backstroke duel with Australian Kaylee McKeown could produce a historic result.

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Waving flags, tens of thousands rally against Israeli govt

Waving flags, tens of thousands rally against Israeli govt

Tens of thousands of protesters waving Israeli flags and chanting slogans against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government rallied in Tel Aviv Saturday, demanding new elections and the return of hostages held in Gaza.

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