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Ashok blows seven-shot lead as Thailand sweep women's golf golds

Thailand's Arpichaya Yubol snatched Asian Games women's golf gold in dramatic fashion on Sunday after India's Aditi Ashok blew a seven-shot overnight lead.

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Kudermetova beats Pegula to win Pan Pacific Open

Russia's Veronika Kudermetova won the Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo on Sunday, upsetting tennis' world number four Jessica Pegula in straight sets.

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Astros, Marlins, Rangers, Jays and Arizona reach MLB playoffs

Defending champion Houston, the Miami Marlins and the Texas Rangers clinched Major League Baseball playoff berths with triumphs on Saturday while Arizona and Toronto also secured post-season spots.

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Miami playoff hopes hit, Cincinnati secure top seed

Inter Miami's MLS playoff hopes suffered a blow on Saturday as, without injured Lionel Messi, they drew 1-1 at home to New York City FC, while FC Cincinnati secured top seed in the Eastern Conference with a win at Toronto.

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Marlins, Rangers, Blue Jays and Arizona seal MLB playoff spots

The Miami Marlins and Texas Rangers clinched Major League Baseball playoff berths with triumphs on Saturday while Arizona and Toronto also secured post-season spots.

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McIlroy spat adds spice to Ryder Cup climax

The Ryder Cup is set for a fiery climax on Sunday after Rory McIlroy's row with Patrick Cantlay's caddie overshadowed the American's late surge in Saturday's fourballs which gave the USA a glimmer of hope.

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Ryu fires another 64 to lead LPGA NW Arkansas Championship

South Korean rookie Ryu Hae-ran fired a second straight bogey-free seven-under par 64 to grab a two-stroke lead after Saturday's third round of the LPGA NW Arkansas Championship.

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Injured Messi missing again for Miami

Lionel Messi was ruled out with injury again on Saturday, not named in Inter Miami's squad for Saturday's Major League Soccer clash with New York City FC, as he missed his third straight game.

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Fiji target last eight at Rugby World Cup as Scots set up Ireland showdown

Fiji were below par but came from behind to beat Georgia 17-12 on Saturday and stay on course for the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals, a result that pushed Australia closer to a historic elimination.

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Romania rout gives Scotland 'momentum' before Ireland showdown

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend said Saturday's 84-0 win over Romania gives his side "good momentum" before next week's Rugby World Cup showdown with Ireland.

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Bellingham delivers as Madrid punish Girona, Sociedad win Basque derby

Inspired by Jude Bellingham, Real Madrid showed both steel and class to beat high-flying Girona 3-0 on Saturday and move back top of La Liga.

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Raiders waive Jones after defensive end's arrest

The NFL's Las Vegas Raiders released defensive end Chandler Jones on Saturday after a tumultuous week capped by his arrest.

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Monaco go top of Ligue 1 as PSG held by strugglers Clermont

Monaco went top of Ligue 1 with a 3-2 win over Gennaro Gattuso's Marseille on Saturday after Paris Saint-Germain were held to a 0-0 draw by struggling Clermont.

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Graham magic keeps Scotland’s World Cup last-eight hopes intact

Darcy Graham scored four tries among his country's 12 as Scotland maintained their hopes of reaching the knockout stage of the Rugby World Cup by thrashing Romania 84-0 on Saturday.

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Martinez hits four in Inter rout as Milan see off Lazio

Lautaro Martinez scored all four goals as Inter Milan thrashed Salernitana 4-0 on Saturday to stay top in Serie A, while AC Milan kept pace with their city rivals after overcoming Lazio.

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Fiji will continue intend to 'play like Fijians' as glory beckons

Despite another nerve-stretching finish, the Fijians kept flying against Georgia and then promised they will keep playing their high-risk style even if their quarter-final place is not secured before they face Portugal in the last group-stage game.

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Tanak leads Rally of Chile as Rovanpera waits for title party

Ott Tanak stormed into a convincing lead in the Rally of Chile as Kalle Rovanpera looked increasingly likely to have to wait to be crowned as a back-to-back world champion.

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Njoku questionable for NFL Browns after burn injuries

Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku was listed as questionable for Sunday's NFL game against Baltimore after suffering face and arm burns in a household accident, the team announced Saturday.

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Arteta hails empathy of Arsenal stars to help out Havertz

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta praised the "human qualities" of his side after Kai Havertz was handed the chance to open his account for the club from the penalty spot in a 4-0 win at Bournemouth on Saturday.

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Klopp slams 'crazy decisions' after nine-man Liverpool's Spurs loss

Jurgen Klopp blasted the "crazy decisions" that led to nine-man Liverpool's 2-1 defeat against Tottenham as referees' chiefs admitted the Reds were denied a legitimate goal in Saturday's dramatic clash.

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Rahm to face Scheffler in first Ryder Cup singles clash

Jon Rahm will face Scottie Scheffler in the opening Ryder Cup singles clash on Sunday as Europe captain Luke Donald opted to send out his strongest players first to defend their 10.5-5.5 lead over the United States.

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Ryder Cup boils over as Cantlay gives USA glimmer of hope

The Ryder Cup boiled over on Saturday as Rory McIlroy raged at American caddies after Patrick Cantlay's late surge cut Europe's lead to five points and kept alive the USA's slim chances of ending a 30-year European hoodoo.

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Matip's late own goal seals Spurs win over nine-man Liverpool

Tottenham snatched a dramatic 2-1 win against nine-man Liverpool as Joel Matip's last-gasp own-goal ended the Reds' resistance after Curtis Jones and Diogo Jota were sent off.

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Man City shocked by Wolves, Spurs beat nine-man Liverpool

Manchester City's perfect start to the Premier League season came undone in a shock 2-1 loss to Wolves, but Liverpool missed the chance to go top as they were reduced to nine men in a 2-1 defeat at Tottenham.

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Kane penalty helps Bayern snatch draw at Leipzig

Bayern Munich came back from two goals down to draw 2-2 at RB Leipzig on Saturday, Harry Kane kick-starting a second-half revival to prevent a first league loss of the season.

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Bellingham delivers again as Madrid teach Girona lesson

Inspired by Jude Bellingham, Real Madrid showed both steel and class to beat high-flying Girona 3-0 on Saturday and move back top of La Liga.

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McIlroy livid at US caddy 'crossing the line', says Donald

Rory McIlroy was made livid by Patrick Cantlay's caddy after a spat at the 18th green over behaviour which "crossed the line", team captain Luke Donald said at the Ryder Cup on Saturday.

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Milan see off Lazio as Osimhen scores in Napoli romp

AC Milan overcame a struggling Lazio 2-0 on Saturday to provisionally take top spot in Serie A, while Victor Osimhen came off the bench for Napoli and scored in a 4-0 win at Lecce.

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Ten Hag offers 'no excuses' for Man Utd's worst Premier League start

Erik ten Hag said there can be no excuses for Manchester United's worst ever start to a Premier League season after a 1-0 defeat at home to Crystal Palace on Saturday.

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'Thankful' Fiji edge Georgia to push Australia toward Rugby World Cup exit

Anxious and error-prone Fiji fought back to beat fading Georgia 17-12 on Saturday and remain on course for the World Cup quarter-finals, pushing Australia to the brink of elimination.

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Fiji beat Georgia to push Australia to brink of Rugby World Cup exit

Anxious and error-prone Fiji fought back to beat fading Georgia 17-12 on Saturday and remain on course for the World Cup quarter-finals, pushing Australia to the brink of elimination.

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Ryder Cup day 2: What they said

Key quotes on Saturday after the second day of this weekend's Ryder Cup, at the Marco Simone Golf and Country Club in Rome:

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