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Rashid Khan bowls Gujarat to 77-run win over Rajasthan
Sabalenka suffers early Italian Open exit ahead of Sinner bow
Sabalenka suffers early Italian Open exit ahead of Sinner bow

Aryna Sabalenka became the second star name dumped out of the Italian Open when she suffered a shock third-round exit on Saturday, as Jannik Sinner bids to continue his record-breaking Masters 1000 winning streak.

May 09, 2026

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Indonesia rescuers retrieve hiker's body after volcanic eruption
Indonesia rescuers retrieve hiker's body after volcanic eruption

Indonesian rescuers retrieved on Saturday the body of one of three hikers killed in a volcanic eruption in a seismically active no-go zone, a rescue official said.

May 09, 2026

Magyar takes over as Hungary's prime minister, closing Orban era
Magyar takes over as Hungary's prime minister, closing Orban era

Peter Magyar, a pro-EU conservative, was sworn in as Hungary's new prime minister on Saturday, closing the chapter on the 16-year rule of his nationalist predecessor, Viktor Orban.

May 09, 2026

Leipzig seal Champions League berth in Bundesliga
Leipzig seal Champions League berth in Bundesliga

RB Leipzig sealed Champions League qualification with a comfortable 2-1 win over St. Pauli on Saturday on a dramatic day in the Bundesliga's race for Europe.

May 09, 2026

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Vingegaard shows intent on Giro climb as Silva takes pink
Vingegaard shows intent on Giro climb as Silva takes pink

Race favourite Jonas Vingegaard made his rivals sweat Saturday on stage 2 of the Giro d'Italia, a hilly 221km won by Guillermo Silva of Astana, who also took over the race lead.

May 09, 2026

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Liverpool limp towards Champions League with Chelsea draw
Liverpool limp towards Champions League with Chelsea draw

Liverpool missed the chance to all but secure Champions League football next season after a 1-1 draw against a wounded Chelsea on Saturday.

May 09, 2026