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Mbappe and Madrid denied in Mallorca draw

Kylian Mbappe was left frustrated on his Real Madrid La Liga debut on Sunday as a resilient Real Mallorca held the Spanish and European champions to a 1-1 draw in their title defence opener.

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Sabalenka ousts No.1 Swiatek to reach Cincinnati final against Pegula

Aryna Sabalenka squandered nine match points but defeated world number one Iga Swiatek 6-3, 6-3 on Sunday, breaking through to her first final at the WTA and ATP Cincinnati Open.

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Conte apologises for Napoli's opening day 'debacle' at Verona

Antonio Conte apologised to Napoli fans after Sunday's 3-0 humiliation at Verona in his first Serie A match in charge, while last season's surprise package Bologna were held to a 1-1 draw by Udinese.

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Maresca understands Chelsea frustration as axed Sterling seeks 'clarity'

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca said it is "normal" for players to be upset at being left out after Raheem Sterling's camp issued a statement following his exclusion for Sunday's 2-0 defeat to Manchester City.

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Man City beat Chelsea to start Premier League title defence

Manchester City got their Premier League title defence off to a winning start as goals from Erling Haaland and Mateo Kovacic inflicted a 2-0 defeat on Enzo Maresca in his first match in charge of Chelsea.

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Sabalenka struggles but closes out No.1 Swiatek in Cincy semis

Aryna Sabalenka squandered nine match points but defeated world number one Iga Swiatek 6-3, 6-3 on Sunday, breaking through to her first final at the WTA and ATP Cincinnati Open.

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Groves blasts to Vuelta stage two victory

Kaden Groves edged a bunch sprint finish to claim victory on stage two of the Vuelta a Espana on Sunday.

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Niewiadoma wins Women's Tour de France by just four seconds

Poland's Katarzyna Niewiadoma won her first women's Tour de France title by just four seconds on Sunday as she dug in during the race's gruelling final Alpine ascent.

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Djokovic blasts 'embarrassing' lack of video replays in tennis

Novak Djokovic blasted the absence of video technology as "embarrassing" on Sunday as the Olympic champion and 24-time Grand Slam title winner weighed in on an umpiring row at the Cincinnati Masters.

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Toney-less Brentford get the better of Crystal Palace

Brentford shrugged off the absence of Ivan Toney to get their Premier League season off to a flying start with a 2-1 win over Crystal Palace on Sunday.

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Atalanta's Europa League hero Lookman dropped for Serie A opener as PSG loom

Ademola Lookman is not in Atalanta's squad for their Serie A opener at Lecce as rumours circulated on Sunday about the Europa League hero's possible move to Paris Saint-Germain.

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Bagnaia wins Austrian MotoGP and takes championship lead

Double world champion Francesco Bagnaia won a third successive Austrian MotoGP to complete a dream sprint-race weekend double and take the outright lead in the world championship on Sunday.

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Francesco Bagnaia wins Austrian MotoGP and takes championship lead

Double world champion Francesco Bagnaia won a third successive Austrian MotoGP to complete a dream sprint-race weekend double and take the outright lead in the world championship on Sunday.

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Toney dropped by Brentford due to transfer talk

England international Ivan Toney was not part of Brentford's squad for their Premier League opener against Crystal Palace on Sunday due to uncertainty over his future.

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Mexican sides defeated as MLS clubs sweep Leagues Cup semi spots

Mexican giants Club America suffered a surprise exit from the Leagues Cup at the hands of Major League Soccer's Colorado Rapids leaving the tournament with no teams from Liga MX in the last four.

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All Blacks captain Scott Barrett fit for tour of South Africa

New Zealand captain Scott Barrett will return from injury for their Rugby Championship matches in South Africa, the All Blacks said Sunday, but the team has fitness concerns elsewhere.

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Columbus, Philadelphia and LAFC reach Leagues Cup semis

Reigning MLS champions Columbus Crew will face the Philadelphia Union in the semi-finals of the Leagues Cup after victories in the last eight on Saturday.

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Erasmus issues warning for surging Boks ahead of All Blacks rematch

Coach Rassie Erasmus said the All Blacks will be a "step up" in competition after South Africa swept past Australia to kick-start their Rugby Championship campaign in style.

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Australian champion race horse Black Caviar dies

Australia's horse racing community was on Sunday mourning the death of champion thoroughbred Black Caviar, who died on the eve of her 18th birthday.

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No.1s Sinner, Swiatek stage Cincy fightbacks as Zverev escapes

World number ones Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek both turned around losing situations on Saturday to move into the semi-finals of the ATP and WTA Cincinnati Open.

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Matsuyama opens up five-shot lead at St Jude Championship

Japan's Hideki Matsuyama produced an outstanding round of 64 to open up a five-stroke lead heading into Sunday's final round of the PGA St Jude Championship at TPC Southwind in Memphis.

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South Africa defeat West Indies to maintain 25-year Test series grip

South Africa defeated the West Indies by 40 runs on an eventful third day of the second and final Test on Saturday to extend their dominance over the Caribbean side.

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Greenwood stars on Marseille debut as Lille suffer Gomes scare

Mason Greenwood scored twice on his Marseille debut in a 5-1 rout of Brest in Ligue 1 on Saturday, while Lille made a winning start despite a frightening head injury sustained by Angel Gomes.

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Champions Inter held at Genoa, Milan snatch dramatic Torino draw

Late penalty drama cost Inter Milan a winning start to their Serie A title defence as the champions had to settle for a 2-2 draw at Genoa, while AC Milan came back from two goals down to claim a last-gasp 2-2 draw with Torino.

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Lewandowski brace earns Flick first Barcelona win

Robert Lewandowski struck twice for Hansi Flick's Barcelona to deliver a battling 2-1 win at Valencia in their La Liga opener on Saturday.

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Lille coach says 'reassuring news' on Gomes after head injury

Lille coach Bruno Genesio said he had received "reassuring news" on Angel Gomes after the midfielder was taken to hospital Saturday following a clash of heads in a Ligue 1 match that knocked him unconscious.

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No.1s Sinner, Swiatek stage Cincinnati quarter-final comebacks

World number ones Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek both turned around losing situations on Saturday to move into the semi-finals of the ATP and WTA Cincinnati Open.

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Champions Inter held at Genoa, Milan snatch last-gasp Torino draw

Inter Milan were denied a win in the opening match of their Serie A title defence on Saturday as late penalty drama left the champions with a 2-2 draw at Genoa, while AC Milan came back from two goals down to claim a last-gasp 2-2 draw with Torino.

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Leverkusen defeat Stuttgart on penalties to win German Super Cup

Ten-man Bayer Leverkusen beat Stuttgart 4-3 on penalties in the season-opening German Super Cup on Saturday, winning the trophy for the first time.

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Champions Inter held at Genoa after late penalty drama

Inter Milan were denied a win in the opening match of their Serie A title defence on Saturday as late penalty drama left the champions with a 2-2 draw at Genoa.

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'Something crazy' as McNulty wins opening stage of Vuelta

Brandon McNulty snatched victory in the first stage of the Vuelta a Espana on Saturday, edging an individual time trial ahead of Mathias Vacek as the year's third Grand Tour began in Lisbon.

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Lille's Gomes in hospital after suffering head injury

Saturday's Ligue 1 game between Reims and Lille was interrupted for around 30 minutes as visiting midfielder Angel Gomes was taken to hospital after suffering a blow to the head.

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