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Russian missiles pound east Ukraine, hit Kharkiv

Russian missiles pound east Ukraine, hit Kharkiv

Russian troops shelled Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region on Saturday as Ukrainian officials accused Moscow of preparing further attacks and Washington promised new military aid to Kyiv.

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Born in Russia, made in Kazakhstan: Rybakina wins Wimbledon title

Born in Russia, made in Kazakhstan: Rybakina wins Wimbledon title

Born in Moscow but representing Kazakhstan, Elena Rybakina was crowned Wimbledon champion on Saturday at a tournament where her Russian compatriots were all banned.

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Scottish Open leader Tringale makes strong start to third round

Scottish Open leader Tringale makes strong start to third round

Cameron Tringale remained out in front at the Scottish Open with a fine start to his third round on Saturday.

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'I didn't think I'd reach second week,' says Wimbledon champion

'I didn't think I'd reach second week,' says Wimbledon champion

Newly crowned Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina said she feared she would not make the second week at the All England Club after beating Ons Jabeur in Saturday's final.

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Van Aert wins Swiss stage, Pogacar extends Tour de France lead

Van Aert wins Swiss stage, Pogacar extends Tour de France lead

Belgian rider Wout van Aert sprinted to victory in stage eight of the Tour de France at Lausanne on Saturday with defending champion Tadej Pogacar holding the leader's yellow jersey.

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England debutant Gleeson strikes before Jadeja revives India

England debutant Gleeson strikes before Jadeja revives India

Richard Gleeson enjoyed a memorable England debut by removing all of India's star-studded top three as the tourists were held to 170-8 in the second T20 international on Saturday.

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UK to investigate Jabeur family lack of Wimbledon visas

UK to investigate Jabeur family lack of Wimbledon visas

Britain's embassy in Tunisia said it will investigate after Ons Jabeur told the BBC website that fami1y members did not have visas to watch her play in the Wimbledon final on Saturday.

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Max Verstappen wins sprint to claim Austrian Grand Prix pole

Max Verstappen wins sprint to claim Austrian Grand Prix pole

Max Verstappen won the sprint at the Red Bull Ring circuit on Saturday to secure pole for the Austrian Grand Prix.

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Rybakina battles back against Jabeur to win Wimbledon title

Rybakina battles back against Jabeur to win Wimbledon title

Russian-born Elena Rybakina powered back from a set down against Ons Jabeur to win the Wimbledon title on Saturday, denying the Tunisian world number two the chance to make African tennis history.

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Sri Lanka protests reach cricket fences at Galle Test

Sri Lanka protests reach cricket fences at Galle Test

Australia's cricket tour of Sri Lanka was meant to help distract from the island nation's economic misery, but on Saturday the unrest sweeping the country came within shouting distance of the pitch.

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