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Greenwood double sends Marseille top of Ligue 1

Greenwood double sends Marseille top of Ligue 1

Two goals in the space of a minute by former Manchester United striker Mason Greenwood provided the fuel for Marseille to burn off Toulouse 3-1 on Saturday and climb to the top of Ligue 1.

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Eiffel Tower to keep Olympic rings after Games: Paris mayor

Eiffel Tower to keep Olympic rings after Games: Paris mayor

The Eiffel Tower will keep the Olympic rings that have adorned it since June after the ongoing Paralympic Games, Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo said on Saturday.

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Lukaku late show helps save Napoli as Milan held at Lazio

Lukaku late show helps save Napoli as Milan held at Lazio

Romelu Lukaku made an immediate impact on his Napoli debut by netting the leveller which set up Saturday's last-gasp 2-1 win over 10-man Parma, while AC Milan were held to an entertaining 2-2 draw at Lazio.

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Paolini powers into second week of US Open

Paolini powers into second week of US Open

Another Grand Slam another second seek for Jasmine Paolini, whose 6-3, 6-4 victory over Yulia Putintseva on Saturday saw her join Coco Gauff as the only two players to reach the fourth round at every Grand Slam this season.

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Sinner avoids US Open trapdoor as Medvedev eyes last 16

Sinner avoids US Open trapdoor as Medvedev eyes last 16

Jannik Sinner avoided falling through the US Open trapdoor which claimed Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz when he stormed into the last 16 on Saturday as Daniil Medvedev, the only former champion left, eyed another step closer to a second title.

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UK, Ireland Oasis reunion concerts sell out after fans face online woes

UK, Ireland Oasis reunion concerts sell out after fans face online woes

Oasis's reunion concerts in the UK and Ireland next year have sold out, the British music legends said late Saturday, after a day-long struggle for millions of frustrated fans.

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Leipzig loss 'not a good sign', says Leverkusen coach Alonso

Leipzig loss 'not a good sign', says Leverkusen coach Alonso

Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso said Saturday's 3-2 loss to RB Leipzig, who came back from 2-0 down, was "not a good sign" for the reigning champions.

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Conceding four tries upsets Erasmus as Springboks win

Conceding four tries upsets Erasmus as Springboks win

South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus admitted that conceding four tries annoyed him after a 31-27 comeback Rugby Championship victory over New Zealand in Johannesburg on Saturday.

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USA take first Paralympic track and field golds but China win big

USA take first Paralympic track and field golds but China win big

The United States won their first two track and field titles of the Paris Paralympics on Saturday but China piled on the medals to stretch their lead in the table.

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England record-breaker Root has 'more to contribute' after 34th Test ton

England record-breaker Root has 'more to contribute' after 34th Test ton

Joe Root was adamant he had a "lot more to contribute" after his record-breaking 34th Test century took England nearer to a series victory over Sri Lanka at Lord's.

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