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Horns' Simmons flagged for miming urinating on field after sack

Texas defensive end Colin Simmons was given an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty for "simulating using the restroom" after sacking Tennessee QB Faizon Brandon.

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Japan schoolboy, 11, wins gold while empty seats blight Asian Games

Yuki Kurihara storms to Puyo Puyo title aged 11 Organizers ‘not satisfied’ with sluggish ticket sales Weightlifting world records continue to tumble Eel-loving schoolboy Yuki Kurihara, 11, won an Asian Games gold medal in Japan on…

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Georgia replace manager Sagnol with Svanadze after Northern Ireland loss

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GB's Potter takes silver at Triathlon World Series

Georgia Taylor-Brown finishes second to France's Cassandre Beaugrand at the World Championship Triathlon Series final, with GB team-mates Kate Waugh and Beth Potter in third and fourth respectively.

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Scotland beat NI to boost World Cup qualification hopes

Scotland beat Northern Ireland 67-43 to make it two wins from two in the Netball World Cup Qualifier while Wales defeat the Republic of Ireland to keep their hopes alive.

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Vollering edges rival Niewiadoma-Phinney for road race world title

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Sources: Hoosiers' Richard likely avoids serious injury, could return soon

Indiana RB Turbo Richard likely avoided serious injury after leaving Friday's game against Northwestern and should return to the field soon, sources told ESPN.

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Messi’s exit leaves Argentina with impossible task of replacing their superhero | Jonathan Wilson

When things are going awry, the Albiceleste will no longer be able to rely on their ultimate get-out clause It isn’t quite over yet. Lionel Messi will return a week on Wednesday for his formal farewell in a friendly against Benin, but…

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Nice guys finish first as Bamber and Woakes help Warwickshire seal slow-burn title | Ali Martin

Two bowlers often described as ‘the nicest guys in cricket’ played starring roles as the Bears outlasted the County Championship competition Ethan Bamber may be an adopted Brummie but it’s fair to say he has the city’s self-effacing nature…

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Wakefield stun Wigan to reach first Grand Final

Wakefield Trinity reach their first Super League Grand Final where they will face Warrington Wolves after stunning Wigan Warriors 33-6 in the semi-finals.

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England embrace growing competitiveness of women's game

England edge past New Zealand with a last-gasp try by Zoe Harrison as they embrace the growing competitiveness of women's rugby.

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Bristol start with steely victory at Sale

Bristol Bears claim a notable win away against Sale Sharks, running in five tries in a 34-24 success at CorpAcq Stadium.