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Brilliant Embiid leads Sixers comeback, Denver fall again

Brilliant Embiid leads Sixers comeback, Denver fall again

Joel Embiid scored 39 points and drained a superb game-winning jump shot with less than two seconds remaining as the Philadelphia 76ers completed a dramatic 120-119 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday.

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India's Gill hits ton but Australia dismiss Pujara

India's Gill hits ton but Australia dismiss Pujara

Opener Shubman Gill hit his second Test century after overcoming a tough spell of run-making in India's strong reply on day three of the fourth match against Australia on Saturday.

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Treasure hunters' gems go on display in Denmark

Treasure hunters' gems go on display in Denmark

They may be derided elsewhere but in Denmark, hobby archaeologists who hunt treasures with metal detectors are such an asset the National Museum has dedicated an entire exhibit to their finds.

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Hanks 'wins' Razzies as organizers nominate themselves for blunder

Hanks 'wins' Razzies as organizers nominate themselves for blunder

Tom Hanks is an elite double-Oscar-winning actor, but on Saturday he received two more prizes from an award show that no movie star wants on their CV -- the Razzies.

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Gill leads India's reply in 4th Australia Test

Gill leads India's reply in 4th Australia Test

Shubman Gill struck a half-century after losing overnight partner Rohit Sharma early on day three to bring India to 129-1 at lunch in the fourth Test against Australia on Saturday.

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Mitchell and Tickner lead New Zealand fightback against Sri Lanka

Mitchell and Tickner lead New Zealand fightback against Sri Lanka

A stubborn century from Daryl Mitchell, a blazing 72 from Matt Henry and three wickets to Blair Tickner swung the momentum New Zealand's way in the first Test against Sri Lanka on Saturday.

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Unreal! Thompson topples Tsitsipas at Indian Wells

Unreal! Thompson topples Tsitsipas at Indian Wells

Unseeded Australian Jordan Thompson grabbed one of the biggest wins of his career on Friday, ousting third-ranked Stefanos Tsitsipas 7-6 (7/0), 4-6, 7-6 (7/5) to reach the third round of the Indian Wells WTA and ATP Masters.

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Rescuers airlift residents from remote Australia floods

Rescuers airlift residents from remote Australia floods

Rescuers flew residents out of a remote Australian town by helicopter on Saturday as record-high floods rose rapidly and authorities issued a "final alert" to evacuate.

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World's first 3D printed rocket set for inaugural flight

World's first 3D printed rocket set for inaugural flight

The world's first 3D printed rocket is scheduled to blast off from Florida on Saturday on the maiden flight of an innovative spacecraft billed as being less costly to produce and fly.

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Li Qiang appointed Chinese premier as Xi asserts influence

Li Qiang appointed Chinese premier as Xi asserts influence

Li Qiang, one of Chinese President Xi Jinping's most trusted allies, was confirmed as premier on Saturday, as Xi cements his influence on the country's top leadership.

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