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Robinson rocks New Zealand again as England press-on amid Lord's rain

Robinson rocks New Zealand again as England press-on amid Lord's rain

Ollie Robinson continued to prove a thorn in New Zealand's side, taking two wickets in quick succession, as England moved closer to victory in the first Test during what little play was possible at Lord's on Saturday.

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'Fresh' Marc Marquez wins Hungarian MotoGP sprint

'Fresh' Marc Marquez wins Hungarian MotoGP sprint

Marc Marquez delivered a dominant performance to win the sprint race at the Hungarian MotoGP on Saturday, converting his pole position into a commanding victory at the Balaton Park circuit.

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Lay loving life as first lady of Lord's turf

Lay loving life as first lady of Lord's turf

Meg Lay has swapped harvesting peas in New Zealand for tending the hallowed turf at Lord's as one of the few women in the groundskeeping industry.

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Marc Marquez wins Hungarian MotoGP sprint

Marc Marquez wins Hungarian MotoGP sprint

Marc Marquez delivered a dominant performance to win the sprint race at the Hungarian MotoGP on Saturday, converting his pole position into a commanding victory at the Balaton Park circuit.

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Hegseth urges Europe on D-Day to counter present-day 'invasion' on beaches

Hegseth urges Europe on D-Day to counter present-day 'invasion' on beaches

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Saturday urged Europe to counter what he termed an "invasion" of its coastline by migration, as he marked the 82nd anniversary of the World War II D-Day landings in northern France.

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Cobolli takes centre stage at 'chance of my life' French Open

Cobolli takes centre stage at 'chance of my life' French Open

Flavio Cobolli has ploughed his furrow in the shadow of his illustrious compatriot Jannik Sinner over the last few years but come Sunday's final at the French Open, all eyes will be on the Italian number three.

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'Prevost is Real Madrid!': pope enters Spanish football schism

'Prevost is Real Madrid!': pope enters Spanish football schism

Leo XIV tossed away the diplomatic tact usually required of popes as he began a state visit to Spain on Saturday, revealing that his footballing loyalties lie with Real Madrid.

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Antonelli leads Ferraris in Monaco F1 final practice

Antonelli leads Ferraris in Monaco F1 final practice

Championship leading teenager Kimi Antonelli bounced back to top the times for Mercedes ahead of both Ferraris in Saturday's final free practice ahead of qualifying at the Monaco Grand Prix.

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Gill, Rahul tons power India to 368-3 in Afghanistan Test

Gill, Rahul tons power India to 368-3 in Afghanistan Test

Centuries by skipper Shubman Gill and KL Rahul led India to a commanding 368-3 on the first day of the one-off cricket Test against Afghanistan on Saturday.

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Pope calls for end to polarisation on Spain visit

Pope calls for end to polarisation on Spain visit

Pope Leo XIV on Saturday called for an end to "polarising narratives" and "sterile simplifications" on a visit to Spain expected to focus on the divisive issue of immigration.

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