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Two runners suspended for doping offences, ruled out of world championships

Two runners suspended for doping offences, ruled out of world championships

Kenyan Lawrence Cherono and American Randolph Ross have been suspended for doping offences, knocking them out of World Championships in Oregon, the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) said on Saturday.

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Taijul in five-wicket Bangladesh return as West Indies tumble to 178

Taijul in five-wicket Bangladesh return as West Indies tumble to 178

Taijul Islam made a triumphant return to One-Day International cricket with his first five-wicket innings haul as Bangladesh dismissed West Indies for 178 in the third and final match of their three-game series at the Guyana National Stadium on Saturday.

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In Ukraine's east, 'we're alive, it's a good day'

In Ukraine's east, 'we're alive, it's a good day'

Leaning on her cane, Olga Dekanenko walks through the rubble and debris of her home in eastern Ukraine that was heavily damaged in a Russian strike in the early hours of Saturday.

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Vingegaard holds off Pogacar in heated Tour de France duel

Vingegaard holds off Pogacar in heated Tour de France duel

Overall leader Jonas Vingegaard tracked Tadej Pogacar's attack all the way to the Tour de France stage 14 finish line as the defending champion tried, but failed, to take time off his Danish rival.

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Cameron Smith defends overnight lead in British Open third round

Cameron Smith defends overnight lead in British Open third round

Cameron Smith teed off in the third round of the 150th British Open in splendid sunshine at St Andrews on Saturday with the Australian defending his overnight lead after sitting at 13 under par at the halfway stage while some of golf's biggest names lurked just behind.

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South Korea celebrates Pride after two-year hiatus

South Korea celebrates Pride after two-year hiatus

South Korea's Pride parade returned from a two-year, pandemic hiatus, with revellers chanting, dancing and waving rainbow flags at Seoul's City Hall on Saturday, as conservative groups protested the equality event.

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Lewandowski's departure to Barca leaves Bayern seeking new star striker

Lewandowski's departure to Barca leaves Bayern seeking new star striker

The departure of Robert Lewandowski leaves Bayern Munich with the unenviable task of finding a replacement for the Bundesliga's most prolific contemporary striker after his relationship with the club turned sour.

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Kane on target again as Tottenham draw 1-1 with Sevilla

Kane on target again as Tottenham draw 1-1 with Sevilla

Harry Kane scored from Son Heung-min's pass as Tottenham Hotspur drew 1-1 against Sevilla on Saturday, to the delight 43,000-plus fans at the Suwon World Cup Stadium.

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At least 234 dead or hurt in Haiti gang violence from July 8-12: UN

At least 234 dead or hurt in Haiti gang violence from July 8-12: UN

Gang violence killed or injured at least 234 people from July 8-12 in Haiti's Cite Soleil, an impoverished and densely populated neighbourhood of the capital Port-au-Prince, the United Nations said on Saturday.

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Ginting beats badminton world champ Loh to break Singapore hearts

Ginting beats badminton world champ Loh to break Singapore hearts

Anthony Ginting on Saturday broke local hearts as he outclassed world champions and home favourite Loh Kean Yew in the men's singles semi-finals at the Singapore Open.

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