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Minhas helps Pakistan dismiss Australia for 200 in first ODI
Vingegaard on verge of Giro glory after powering to penultimate stage
Vingegaard on verge of Giro glory after powering to penultimate stage

Jonas Vingegaard is set to win the Giro d'Italia after showcasing his power in the mountains to win Saturday's penultimate stage and set up the first victory in what he hopes will be a Grand Tour double.

May 30, 2026

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Sabalenka quells Kasatkina to march on at French Open
Sabalenka quells Kasatkina to march on at French Open

World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka continued her pursuit of a first French Open title by easing past Daria Kasatkina 6-0, 7-5 in the French Open third round on Saturday.

May 30, 2026

Liverpool sack Slot, Iraola in line to take over
Liverpool sack Slot, Iraola in line to take over

Liverpool sacked manager Arne Slot on Saturday, saying the club were seeking a "change of direction", after a disastrous defence of their Premier League title.

May 30, 2026

Glittering Osaka edges Jovic to prolong French Open run
Glittering Osaka edges Jovic to prolong French Open run

Naomi Osaka continued to shine in the City of Light as she beat American teenager Iva Jovic 7-6 (7/5), 6-7 (3/7), 6-4, in the French Open third round on Saturday.

May 30, 2026

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Championship leader Bezzecchi claims Italian MotoGP pole
Championship leader Bezzecchi claims Italian MotoGP pole

Marco Bezzecchi took pole position for the Italian MotoGP on Saturday after breaking the lap record at Mugello and strengthening his bid for a first world title.

May 30, 2026

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Oil falls, stocks mixed on US-Iran truce prospects
Oil falls, stocks mixed on US-Iran truce prospects

Stock markets were mixed while oil prices fell again on Friday on investor optimism that the United States and Iran would reach a deal to extend their ceasefire.

May 29, 2026