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Australia to face Switzerland in Billie Jean King Cup final

Australia to face Switzerland in Billie Jean King Cup final

Australia captain Alicia Monk said a first Billie Jean King Cup since 1974 is "for the taking" after seeing off hosts Great Britain in a nail-biting finish to reach Sunday's final against Switzerland.

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Russell sprint win sets up Mercedes v Red Bull showdown at Interlagos

Russell sprint win sets up Mercedes v Red Bull showdown at Interlagos

A delighted George Russell won Saturday’s breathless sprint race at the Brazilian Grand Prix to register his first Formula One race win and set up a thrilling Mercedes v Red Bull showdown in Sunday’s full distance contest.

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Matsuyama withdraws from Houston Open with neck injury

Matsuyama withdraws from Houston Open with neck injury

Former Masters champion Hideki Matsuyama withdrew from the third round of the Houston Open on Saturday with a neck injury, just the latest injury setback for the Japanese star.

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Arsenal five points clear after Man City stunned by Brentford

Arsenal five points clear after Man City stunned by Brentford

Arsenal head into the World Cup break five points clear at the top of the Premier League after they beat Wolves 2-0 on Saturday as Manchester City suffered a shock 2-1 home defeat to Brentford.

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Le Cleac'h sets sail again but bad weather hits Route du Rhum

Le Cleac'h sets sail again but bad weather hits Route du Rhum

Record-breaking French skipper Armel Le Cleac'h took to sea again in his repaired boat on Saturday even though his hopes of adding the Route du Rhum to his Vendee Globe triumph appeared in tatters.

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Nagelsmann lauds 'snake legs' Musiala ahead of World Cup tilt

Nagelsmann lauds 'snake legs' Musiala ahead of World Cup tilt

Bayern Munich manager Julian Nagelsmann has lauded forward Jamal Musiala's development, saying the teenager can be "even better" for Germany at the World Cup in Qatar.

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Russell notches up first F1 win as Mercedes boss Brazilian GP sprint

Russell notches up first F1 win as Mercedes boss Brazilian GP sprint

Mercedes’ George Russell claimed the first victory of his Formula One career on Saturday when he won a closely-contested sprint race at the Brazilian Grand Prix.

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Maestro Musiala guides Bayern six points clear with win at Schalke

Maestro Musiala guides Bayern six points clear with win at Schalke

Bayern Munich's teenage forward Jamal Musiala laid on two assists to help his side extend their lead atop the table to six points in a 2-0 win away at Schalke on Saturday.

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Jones vows England will 'go after' All Blacks

Jones vows England will 'go after' All Blacks

England coach Eddie Jones insisted defeating New Zealand was far from a "mission impossible" as he promised his side would "go after" the All Blacks following a 52-13 win over Japan at Twickenham on Saturday.

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'We are Ukraine': locals hail Russian retreat from Kherson

'We are Ukraine': locals hail Russian retreat from Kherson

Ukrainians on Saturday hailed Russia's retreat from Kherson as Kyiv said it was working to de-mine the strategic southern city, record Russian crimes and restore power across the region.

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