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Second-string Bayern held by Heidenheim before PSG clash

Second-string Bayern held by Heidenheim before PSG clash

A heavily-rotated Bayern Munich were held to a 3-3 draw at home by last-placed Heidenheim on Saturday, days out from their return Champions League semi-final against Paris Saint-Germain.

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Senior Iranian officer says he expects renewed war with US

Senior Iranian officer says he expects renewed war with US

A senior Iranian military officer said on Saturday that renewed fighting with the US was "likely", hours after President Donald Trump said he was not satisfied with an Iranian negotiating proposal.

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Lyon edge Arsenal to reach women's Champions League final

Lyon edge Arsenal to reach women's Champions League final

Lyon reached the final of the women's Champions League at the expense of reigning champions Arsenal on Saturday, with German forward Jule Brand scoring the decisive goal.

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Struggling Nantes deepen Marseille's woes in Ligue 1

Struggling Nantes deepen Marseille's woes in Ligue 1

Marseille's troubled season in Ligue 1 continued with a comprehensive 3-0 defeat away to Nantes on Saturday which is a further blow to their prospects of Champions League qualification but gives their opponents' renewed hope of avoiding relegation.

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Harmanpreet Kaur to lead India in women's T20 World Cup

Harmanpreet Kaur to lead India in women's T20 World Cup

Star batter Harmanpreet Kaur will lead India for the fifth time in the women's T20 World Cup, selectors said in announcing the squad on Saturday as they seek their first title.

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Pogacar wins again to pull clear in Tour of Romandie

Pogacar wins again to pull clear in Tour of Romandie

Tadej Pogacar soared away from his rivals on Saturday on the final climb to win for the third time in four days on the Tour of Romandie.

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New Zealand win rain-hit T20 to end Bangladesh series 1-1

New Zealand win rain-hit T20 to end Bangladesh series 1-1

Bevon Jacobs struck an unbeaten 62 to guide New Zealand to a six-wicket win over Bangladesh in a rain-hit third T20 international on Saturday, with the series ending 1-1.

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Inoue outlasts Nakatani in Tokyo Dome superfight

Inoue outlasts Nakatani in Tokyo Dome superfight

Japan's Naoya Inoue gave another boxing masterclass to beat countryman Junto Nakatani by unanimous decision and stay unbeaten in front of 55,000 fans at a sold-out Tokyo Dome on Saturday.

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Taiwan leader makes delayed visit to Eswatini after China objections

Taiwan leader makes delayed visit to Eswatini after China objections

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te on Saturday announced his arrival in Eswatini -- Taipei's only diplomatic ally in Africa -- after an earlier trip was cancelled when several countries revoked overflight permits.

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Iran military official says renewed war with US 'likely'

Iran military official says renewed war with US 'likely'

A senior Iranian military officer said on Saturday that renewed fighting with the US was "likely", hours after President Donald Trump said he was not satisfied with an Iranian negotiating proposal.

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