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Ex-Tour champion Bernal back in training after brush with death

Ex-Tour champion Bernal back in training after brush with death

Just six weeks after breaking around 20 bones Colombian cyclist Egan Bernal was back in training on Saturday with his team hoping he might even return to competitive action this year.

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Abramovich disqualified as Chelsea director, second sponsor suspends deal

Abramovich disqualified as Chelsea director, second sponsor suspends deal

Roman Abramovich has been disqualified as a Chelsea director by the Premier League board, while Hyundai became the latest major sponsor to suspend their deal with the troubled club after the British government sanctioned the Russian billionaire.

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Thousands in Florence gather to hear Zelensky, protest war

Thousands in Florence gather to hear Zelensky, protest war

Thousands of people gathered in the Italian city of Florence on Saturday to show their support for Ukraine following Russia's invasion, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky appearing via videolink.

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Argentine family comes home after 22-year drive around the world

Argentine family comes home after 22-year drive around the world

An Argentine family is about to finish the trip of a lifetime: they have covered five continents in a 1928 jalopy on an adventure that began in 2000, while bringing into the world and raising four kids who are now adolescents.

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'I'm not unbeatable' says Pogacar after another crushing victory

'I'm not unbeatable' says Pogacar after another crushing victory

Tadej Pogacar continued his dominant start to the season on the sixth stage of the Tirreno-Adriatico on Saturday and then insisted "I never think I'm unbeatable".

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Crowley looks at 'positives' after Italy's latest Six Nations defeat

Crowley looks at 'positives' after Italy's latest Six Nations defeat

Kieran Crowley tried to look on the bright side after his Italy team extended their string of Six Nations defeats to 36 with Saturday's 33-22 home loss to Scotland.

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Hamilton concern over sluggish Mercedes as Verstappen tops testing

Hamilton concern over sluggish Mercedes as Verstappen tops testing

Lewis Hamilton says Mercedes "still have a lot of work to do" ahead of the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix as testing ended at the Sakhir circuit with world champion Max Verstappen on top.

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Bayern drop more points after draw at Hoffenheim

Bayern drop more points after draw at Hoffenheim

Bayern Munich were held to a frustrating 1-1 draw at Hoffenheim on Saturday as the runaway Bundesliga leaders had three goals disallowed and also hit the post.

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'Felt like a century' says Iyer after hitting 92 in pink ball Test

'Felt like a century' says Iyer after hitting 92 in pink ball Test

Shreyas Iyer on Saturday said he had no regrets on missing out on a century after his 92 helped India claw back and take control of the pink ball Test against Sri Lanka on Saturday.

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England's Ewels shown 82-second red card against Ireland

England's Ewels shown 82-second red card against Ireland

England forward Charlie Ewels was sent off after just 82 seconds in their Six Nations international against Ireland at Twickenham on Saturday.

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