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Russell gifted Austrian victory after Verstappen in late collision

Russell gifted Austrian victory after Verstappen in late collision

George Russell claimed a dramatic victory for Mercedes on Sunday after a sensational late collision between series leader Max Verstappen of Red Bull and his nearest rival Lando Norris of McLaren in the closing laps of an action-packed Austrian Grand Prix.

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Rovanpera ends 'amazing week' with victory at Rally Poland

Rovanpera ends 'amazing week' with victory at Rally Poland

Two-time defending world champion Kalle Rovanpera completed a remarkable week by sealing victory at Rally Poland on Sunday, the seventh of 13 rounds of the World Rally Championship.

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Osaka inspired by Djokovic at Wimbledon ahead of daughter's birthday

Osaka inspired by Djokovic at Wimbledon ahead of daughter's birthday

Naomi Osaka said Sunday she hopes to mark her daughter's first birthday by making a winning return to Wimbledon thanks to a helping hand from Novak Djokovic.

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Juventus sign Brazil star Douglas Luiz from Aston Villa

Juventus sign Brazil star Douglas Luiz from Aston Villa

Juventus signed Brazil midfielder Douglas Luiz from Aston Villa in a deal worth a reported £42.3 million ($53.5 million) on Sunday.

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Flawless Bagnaia claims third consecutive Dutch MotoGP

Flawless Bagnaia claims third consecutive Dutch MotoGP

Francesco Bagnaia claimed his third consecutive Dutch MotoGP on Sunday ahead of championship leader Jorge Martin to narrow the gap to 10 points in his quest for a third straight world title.

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Lavillenie to miss Paris Olympics after failing to clear qualifying mark

Lavillenie to miss Paris Olympics after failing to clear qualifying mark

France's 2012 Olympic pole vault champion and former world record holder Renaud Lavillenie will miss the Paris Games after failing to achieve the qualifying height in his final chance at the French championships on Sunday.

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Millions of French vote in snap polls as far right eyes power

Millions of French vote in snap polls as far right eyes power

French voters turned out in large numbers on Sunday for the first round of high-stakes snap parliamentary elections which could alter France's trajectory and see the far-right party of Marine Le Pen take power in a historic first.

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Caribbean braces as Hurricane Beryl strengthens to 'very dangerous' storm

Caribbean braces as Hurricane Beryl strengthens to 'very dangerous' storm

Beryl, the first hurricane of the 2024 Atlantic season, strengthened into a "very dangerous" Category 3 storm Sunday morning as it threatened the southeast Caribbean with potential life-threatening winds and storm surge, US forecasters said.

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Two detained after attack outside Israeli embassy in Belgrade

Two detained after attack outside Israeli embassy in Belgrade

Two men were remanded in custody Sunday in connection with an attack outside the Israeli embassy in Belgrade that Serbian authorities called a "targeted terrorist act", a minister said.

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Italy and Spalletti forced to reboot after Euros title defence disaster

Italy and Spalletti forced to reboot after Euros title defence disaster

Italy are back at square one after a humbling exit from Euro 2024 as Luciano Spalletti was tasked on Sunday with revitalising the Azzurri despite his role in an embarrassing title defence.

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