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Uganda's Cheptegei delivers masterclass to retain world 10,000m title

Uganda's Cheptegei delivers masterclass to retain world 10,000m title

Uganda's Joshua Cheptegei delivered a masterclass of unpanicked front running to retain the men's world 10,000m title in Oregon, on Sunday.

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Hardik proud to fill Bumrah's shoes as India win England series

Hardik proud to fill Bumrah's shoes as India win England series

Hardik Pandya was glad to help fill the "very big shoes" of Jasprit Bumrah after starring with both bat and ball during India's series-clinching win over England.

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Tory rivals turn up the heat at fractious UK debate

Tory rivals turn up the heat at fractious UK debate

Barbs flew and derisive laughter rang out as the Conservative contenders battling to succeed UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson clashed in a live TV debate Sunday, heading into a pivotal week for the acrimonious race.

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Mullet-sporting Smith storms St Andrews to break down major door

Mullet-sporting Smith storms St Andrews to break down major door

Cameron Smith's mullet and moustache may not meet the approval of members at the Old Course, but the Australian's golf had St Andrews in raptures as he claimed the Claret Jug in style on Sunday.

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Sweden, the Netherlands reach Euro 2022 quarter-finals

Sweden, the Netherlands reach Euro 2022 quarter-finals

Sweden thrashed Portugal 5-0 to reach the quarter-finals of Euro 2022 on Sunday as holders the Netherlands needed a flurry of late goals to beat Switzerland 4-1 to ensure their place in the last eight.

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J Lo and Ben Affleck tie the knot in Vegas

J Lo and Ben Affleck tie the knot in Vegas

Celebrity couple Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck got married this weekend in Las Vegas, 18 years after their first romance failed, court records showed.

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Cameron Smith sees off McIlroy to win British Open after stunning surge

Cameron Smith sees off McIlroy to win British Open after stunning surge

Australia's Cameron Smith won the 150th British Open at St Andrews on Sunday after a stunning final round of 64 saw him overtake favourite Rory McIlroy on a dramatic day at the Old Course and claim his first major title with a 20-under-par total.

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McIlroy 'beaten by the better player' in St Andrews shootout

McIlroy 'beaten by the better player' in St Andrews shootout

Rory McIlroy said he was simply beaten by the better player on Sunday as Cameron Smith shot a stunning 64 to prolong the Northern Irishman's eight-year wait to add to his majors haul at the British Open.

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'This one's for Australia', says British Open champion Smith

'This one's for Australia', says British Open champion Smith

Cameron Smith dedicated his first major triumph at the British Open to the crowd of Australian fans who roared him to victory at St Andrews.

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Cameron Smith of Australia sees off McIlroy to win British Open

Cameron Smith of Australia sees off McIlroy to win British Open

Australia's Cameron Smith claimed his first major title on Sunday after a stunning final round of 64 saw him win the 150th British Open at St Andrews by a one-stroke margin.

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