Brathwaite hopes England whitewash loss benefits West Indies against South Africa
West Indies captain Kraigg Brathwaite is optimistic his side will be better for the experience of being whitewashed by England when they face South Africa next month.
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Underweight Russell disqualified after Belgian Grand Prix win
George Russell was disqualified from the Belgian Grand Prix on Sunday after his Mercedes was found to be underweight following the race, handing victory to teammate Lewis Hamilton.
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Durant inspires USA in rout of Serbia to launch Olympic defence
Kevin Durant returned from injury to produce a shooting masterclass as the United States launched the defence of their Olympic basketball crown with a 110-84 win over Serbia on Sunday.
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Paris Olympic opening creator defiant over controversial show
The mastermind of the ambitious Paris Olympics opening ceremony on Sunday rejected criticism his boundary-breaking show had gone too far, saying it had created a "cloud" of love and tolerance.
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Turkey debates fate of millions of stray dogs
The Turkish parliament on Sunday started an emotional debate on a law aiming to clamp down on millions of stray dogs that opponents say could lead to a vast animal euthanasia campaign.
Read moreNadal says Djokovic 'clear favourite' in Olympics blockbuster
Rafael Nadal insists Novak Djokovic will be the favourite when they clash at the Paris Olympics, after the Spaniard battled to victory over Marton Fucsovics in the first round on Sunday.
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Nadal to face Djokovic in Olympic showdown as Murray prepares for final bow
Rafael Nadal set up an Olympic Games blockbuster against Novak Djokovic on Sunday, shrugging off lingering injury concerns as fellow Grand Slam warrior Andy Murray prepared for what could be the final match of his career.
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Tensions mount in fraught Venezuelan presidential election
Tensions mounted within hours of presidential polls opening in Venezuela Sunday as the elections chief lashed out at opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia and incumbent Nicolas Maduro vowed to ensure the outcome is "defended."
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Perera fifty steers Sri Lanka to 161-9 in India T20
Sri Lanka let go a good batting start to finish on 161-9 after an attacking half-century by Kusal Perera in the second T20 international against India on Sunday.
Read moreMigrant dies on cross-Channel bid, boat continues to England
A migrant died on Sunday trying to cross the Channel from France to Britain on an overcrowded boat but authorities said dozens on the vessel refused to be rescued and continued their journey to England.
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