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Ferrari's Sainz pips Verstappen to Italian Grand Prix pole

Ferrari's Sainz pips Verstappen to Italian Grand Prix pole

Carlos Sainz brought cheer to Ferrari's passionate army of home fans on Saturday after claiming pole position for the Italian Grand Prix.

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I.Coast votes in local polls seen as test for presidential race

I.Coast votes in local polls seen as test for presidential race

Ivory Coast was voting Saturday in local and regional elections set to gauge support for the ruling party and the opposition two years ahead of a presidential poll.

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Venice welcomes Polanski, Bradley Cooper but only on-screen

Venice welcomes Polanski, Bradley Cooper but only on-screen

Roman Polanski and Bradley Cooper headline the Venice Film Festival on Saturday, though long-standing controversy and a Hollywood strike mean both will be missing from the red carpet.

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Coach urges China to play smarter after missing Olympic basketball spot

Coach urges China to play smarter after missing Olympic basketball spot

China head coach Aleksandar Djordjevic said his team need to play smarter after missing out on an Olympic qualifying spot at the Basketball World Cup with a fourth defeat Saturday.

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Japan basketball 'on the map' after qualifying for Paris Olympics

Japan basketball 'on the map' after qualifying for Paris Olympics

Head coach Tom Hovasse said Japan were now "on everybody's radar" after qualifying for the Paris Olympics on Saturday as the highest-placed Asian team at the Basketball World Cup.

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India reach 266 after Shaheen's four-for in Asia Cup

India reach 266 after Shaheen's four-for in Asia Cup

Pakistan's Shaheen Shah Afridi took four wickets to lead an inspired pace attack and bowl out India for 266 in Saturday's blockbuster Asia Cup clash.

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All Blacks look only forward as they set up World Cup base

All Blacks look only forward as they set up World Cup base

The All Blacks said Saturday they were only looking forward to the World Cup and their blockbuster opener against hosts France and had put last week's crushing loss to South Africa behind them.

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Aleix Espargaro denies Bagnaia to claim Catalunya MotoGP sprint

Aleix Espargaro denies Bagnaia to claim Catalunya MotoGP sprint

Aleix Espargaro made handsome amends for an embarrassing error last year at his home Montmelo circuit by claiming Saturday's Catalunya MotoGP sprint race.

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Coleman gatecrashes Jacobs-Kerley showdown in Xiamen

Coleman gatecrashes Jacobs-Kerley showdown in Xiamen

American Christian Coleman gatecrashed the long-awaited showdown between Marcell Jacobs and Fred Kerley by storming to victory in the men's 100m at the Diamond League meet in Xiamen on Saturday.

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Danjuma leveller stops Everton's losing run in Blades draw

Danjuma leveller stops Everton's losing run in Blades draw

Arnaut Danjuma saved Everton from a fourth successive Premier League defeat as the Dutch forward's equaliser earned a 2-2 draw at fellow strugglers Sheffield United on Saturday.

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