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Pogacar chats with Merckx after Il Lombardia landmark

Pogacar chats with Merckx after Il Lombardia landmark

Tadej Pogacar revealed that he had a chat with Eddy Merckx after winning Il Lombardia for a record-breaking fifth straight time on Saturday, emulating the cycling icon.

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Pogacar caps stunning season with fifth straight Il Lombardia triumph

Pogacar caps stunning season with fifth straight Il Lombardia triumph

Tadej Pogacar won the Monument Il Lombardia for a fifth time in as many years on Saturday, equalling Fausto Coppi's record of victories in the season-ending race.

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Pogacar wins cycling's Il Lombardia for fifth consecutive year

Pogacar wins cycling's Il Lombardia for fifth consecutive year

Tadej Pogacar won the cycling Monument Il Lombardia for a fifth time in as many years on Saturday, equalling Fausto Coppi's record of victories in the season-ending race.

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Zelensky urges Trump to end Ukraine war like in 'the Middle East'

Zelensky urges Trump to end Ukraine war like in 'the Middle East'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urged Donald Trump to broker peace in Ukraine like in "the Middle East" during a phone call Saturday, saying if Trump could stop one war, "others can be stopped as well".

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Madagascar soldiers join protestors

Madagascar soldiers join protestors

Groups of Madagascar soldiers joined thousands of protestors in the capital Saturday, AFP reporters said, after announcing they would refuse any orders to shoot demonstrators.

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Qualifier Vacherot ousts ailing Djokovic, sets up Shanghai final with cousin

Qualifier Vacherot ousts ailing Djokovic, sets up Shanghai final with cousin

An ailing Novak Djokovic was knocked out of the Shanghai Masters semi-finals on Saturday by world number 204 Valentin Vacherot, who will face his cousin Arthur Rinderknech in a surprise all-family final.

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Pegula ends Sabalenka's perfect Wuhan record to set up Gauff final

Pegula ends Sabalenka's perfect Wuhan record to set up Gauff final

Jessica Pegula fought back to end Aryna Sabalenka's perfect record in Wuhan with a dramatic 2-6, 6-4, 7-6 (7/2) victory in the semi-finals on Saturday and will face Coco Gauff for the title.

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Jadeja says Gill's ton of runs a 'good sign' for Indian cricket

Jadeja says Gill's ton of runs a 'good sign' for Indian cricket

Captain Shubman Gill struck his fifth Test century of the year to put India firmly in control against West Indies on Saturday, earning praise from his deputy Ravindra Jadeja for his remarkable consistency.

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Mbappe and Konate out of France's World Cup qualifier in Iceland

Mbappe and Konate out of France's World Cup qualifier in Iceland

Kylian Mbappe and Ibrahima Konate have been ruled out of Monday's 2026 World Cup qualifier in Iceland where France could book their ticket to next year's tournament.

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Palestinians return to devastated Gaza City as truce holds

Palestinians return to devastated Gaza City as truce holds

Thousands of displaced Palestinians returned to a devastated Gaza City on Saturday, the second day of a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, with many stunned by the destruction even as others were relieved to find their homes still standing.

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