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Yang seizes LPGA lead with back-to-back birdie finish

Yang seizes LPGA lead with back-to-back birdie finish

South Korea's Amy Yang closed with back-to-back birdies to grab a one-stroke lead after Saturday's third round of the LPGA Meijer Classic.

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Canada aim to end trophy wait in Nations League final with USA

Canada aim to end trophy wait in Nations League final with USA

For over three decades, Canada went into clashes with the United States as the clear underdog against their bigger and better resourced neighbor.

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Portugal win in Euro 2024 qualifying as Scotland stun Haaland's Norway

Portugal win in Euro 2024 qualifying as Scotland stun Haaland's Norway

Bruno Fernandes scored twice as Portugal won in Euro 2024 qualifying on Saturday after Scotland produced a stunning late comeback to beat Erling Haaland's Norway in Oslo.

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Verstappen on pole at Canadian Grand Prix, Hulkenberg second

Verstappen on pole at Canadian Grand Prix, Hulkenberg second

Max Verstappen drove with extreme poise and skill on Saturday as he claimed pole position for Red Bull ahead of Haas driver Nico Hulkenberg in a rainswept qualifying session at the Canadian Grand Prix.

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Binance to repatriate US customer funds as legal woes mount

Binance to repatriate US customer funds as legal woes mount

Binance has agreed to repatriate its US customers' assets pending a massive lawsuit against the world's largest crypto exchange, the US Securities and Exchange Commission said Saturday, adding that it will secure the funds.

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Ntamack's late try hands Toulouse 22nd French title

Ntamack's late try hands Toulouse 22nd French title

Romain Ntamack scored a superb late try as Toulouse beat La Rochelle 29-26 in the French Top 14 final on Saturday to claim a record-extending 22nd domestic crown.

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Rammstein fans, sex assault protesters face off at Swiss concert

Rammstein fans, sex assault protesters face off at Swiss concert

Around 150 protesters gathered outside a Bern stadium Saturday, trying to out-shout thousands of Rammstein fans pouring in to see their favourite band, despite a wave of sexual assault claims.

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Blinken due on rare Beijing visit in bid to lower temperature

Blinken due on rare Beijing visit in bid to lower temperature

Secretary of State Antony Blinken was due in China on Sunday for the highest-level trip by a US official in nearly five years as the rival powers look to lower the temperature after soaring tensions.

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Fernandes nets brace as Portugal beat Bosnia in Euro qualifying

Fernandes nets brace as Portugal beat Bosnia in Euro qualifying

Bruno Fernandes scored a late brace as Portugal eased to a 3-0 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina on Saturday to maintain their perfect record in Euro 2024 qualifying.

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Khawaja savours 'emotional' Ashes hundred as Broad blasts 'soulless' pitch

Khawaja savours 'emotional' Ashes hundred as Broad blasts 'soulless' pitch

Usman Khawaja said the taunts of the Edgbaston crowd spurred him on to an "emotional" maiden Test hundred in England as he led Australia's fightback in the Ashes opener on Saturday.

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