NBA: Towns and Embiid hit with two-game bans for brawl

The NBA has handed down two-games suspensions to both Karl-Anthony Towns and Joel Embiid in the wake of Wednesday's T-Wolves-Sixers clash.

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NBA: Simmons rejects allegations he was aggressor in Embiid-Towns fight

Philadelphia guard Ben Simmons addressed reported allegations directed at him following Wednesday's fight between Joel Embiid and Karl-Anthony.

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Buffon on the verge of Juventus history and other Serie A stats

Here are five things you may not have known following Matchday 10 in Serie A.

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NBA: Towns and Embiid hit with two-game bans for brawl

The NBA has handed down two-games suspensions to both Karl-Anthony Towns and Joel Embiid in the wake of Wednesday's T-Wolves-Sixers clash.

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Buffon on the verge of Juventus history and other Serie A stats

Here are five things you may not have known following Matchday 10 in Serie A.

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Alexander-Arnold motivated by dream of becoming Liverpool captain

Liverpool full-back Trent Alexander-Arnold is on the verge of making his 100th appearance for Liverpool and has his eyes set on the captain's armband.

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West Indies Women v India Women

West Indies Women v India Women

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NBA: Simmons rejects allegations he was aggressor in Embiid-Towns fight

Philadelphia guard Ben Simmons addressed reported allegations directed at him following Wednesday's fight between Joel Embiid and Karl-Anthony.

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England eases past New Zealand in T20I opener

A half century from James Vince guided England to a seven-wicket win over New Zealand in game one of a five-match T20I series on Friday.

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Pat Brown to replace Dale Steyn at the Melbourne Stars

The seamer will head to Australia next month to prepare for his BBL stint which starts in January

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Fury not ruling out WWE return after Strowman win - but Wilder next on February 22

After his appearance at WWE Crown Jewel in Saudi Arabia, Tyson Fury will now prepare for a heavyweight rematch against Deontay Wilder.

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Stephen Curry injury update: Broken hand leaves Steve Kerr, Warriors reeling after loss

Steve Kerr addressed Stephen Curry's injury after the Warriors' third loss of the young NBA season.

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Rugby World Cup 2019: Semifinalists and Japan in team, coach awards nominations

All of the Rugby World Cup semifinalists and Japan have been represented in World Rugby's nominations for the 2019 team and coach awards.

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Rugby World Cup 2019: Eddie Jones urges England to take final to South Africa

England must show no fear in the Rugby World Cup final, says Eddie Jones, who has backed his side to take the game to South Africa.

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Sublime Suso gives Pioli first win with AC Milan

Stefano Pioli dropped Suso to the bench and the AC Milan forward responded by coming on to score the winner against SPAL in their Serie A clash.

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Apologetic Xhaka explains reaction to Arsenal fans: I reached boiling point

Granit Xhaka has opened up on the abuse aimed his way as he explained the reasons behind his reaction to being substituted last weekend.

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Pique: Barcelona stars Messi and Griezmann on good terms

Barcelona stars Lionel Messi and Antoine Griezmann might not be like brothers but they do see eye to eye, according to Gerard Pique.

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Nadal and Djokovic enjoy Paris wins, Monfils has London in his sights

Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal marched on at the Paris Masters, where Gael Monfils is on the charge and targeting an ATP Finals place.

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India C vs India A, Deodhar Trophy LIVE: Shubman Gill opts to bat first

Catch all the LIVE scores, updates and commentary from the Deodhar Trophy match between India C and India A at the JSCA International Stadium Complex, Ranchi.

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England bowl in first T20I as Gregory, Brown, Curran make debuts

Curran brothers reunited in an England side for the first time since Sri Lanka tour last year

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Calmer Cricket Australia sizes up future challenges

Board looking to turn in two successful T20 World Cup, apart from continuing to strengthen domestic game and finances

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Real Madrid 5-0 Leganes: Benzema Los Blancos' talisman again in easy win

Real Madrid made light work of Leganes at the Santiago Bernabeu, as Karim Benzema led the way in a 5-0 thrashing.

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Mary Kom named in IOC's 2020 Olympics athlete ambassadors group

Legendary Indian boxer M. C. Mary Kom will represent the Asian bloc in boxing's athlete ambassadors group for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

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NBA: LeBron hails 'spectacular' Davis, says he is yet to scratch the surface

The Los Angeles Lakers can expect much, much more from Anthony Davis after his breakout display against Memphis Grizzlies, says LeBron James

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LeBron James: 'Wonderful, spectacular' Anthony Davis hasn't scratched the surface yet

LeBron James believes there is much more to come from Anthony Davis after he posted 40 points and 20 rebounds for the Lakers against the Grizzlies.

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Rugby World Cup 2019: Springboks need 'game of their lives' to beat England - Fitzpatrick

South Africa needs to produce a performance comparable to England's against New Zealand to topple Eddie Jones' side, says Sean Fitzpatrick.

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Rugby World Cup 2019: Sonny Bill Williams to start in expected All Blacks farewell

Outgoing New Zealand head coach Steve Hansen has made seven changes for Friday's bronze medal match as stars prepare to depart.

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Saudi Arabia to stage first women's wrestling match as part of Riyadh Season

Saudi Arabia will host the first ever women's wrestling bout, the latest unlikely event staged in an attempt to shrug off its ultra-conservative image.

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ISL 2019-20: Chennaiyin's woes a 'choker' for John Gregory

Chennaiyin FC head coach John Gregory was frustrated by the way his team failed to convert its chances in the 0-1 loss to ATK on Wednesday.

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ISL 2019-20: Chennaiyin FC 0-1 ATK - Talking points

The two-time ISL champions produced an enthralling end-to-end match, which ATK won 1-0 thanks to David Williams' goal early in the second half.

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Glenn Maxwell takes indefinite break to deal with 'difficulties with his mental health'

"Glenn was proactive in identifying these issues and engaging with support staff"

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'What Shakib is going through is hard to explain in words' - Mohammad Ashraful

Drawing on his own experience of being banned, the former Bangladesh captain has expressed words of support for Shakib

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Cricket Australia open to multi-year central contracts

After the deal struck with Andrew McDonald as assistant coach, CA are likely to adapt their player contracts

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Paris Masters: Zverev seals ATP Finals spot, Nadal and Djokovic progress

There is just one spot in the ATP Finals still up for grabs in Paris this week after Alexander Zverev qualified on Wednesday by beating Jo-Wilfried Tsonga.

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Ronaldo's late penalty hands 10-man Juventus win over Genoa

Cristiano Ronaldo's late penalty spared the blushes of Juventus, as the 10-man champion beat Genoa 2-1 in the Serie A on Wednesday.

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EFL Cup: Ceballos miss hands Liverpool 5-4 win in shoot-out

Dani Ceballos missed his penalty as Liverpool beat Arsenal in a shoot-out at the end of a 5-5 EFL Cup draw at Anfield.

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ICC could scrap global qualifier for 2021 T20 World Cup

Hosting of back-to-back T20 World Cups within 12 months likely to play a hand in decision

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Phil Simmons throws support behind West Indies captains Jason Holder and Kieron Pollard

'Relaxing' in white-ball cricket will help Holder's Test form, says returning West Indies coach

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Deodhar Trophy LIVE: Hanuma Vihari wins toss, asks India B to bat

Follow all the Live scores, updates and commentary from the Deodhar Trophy match between India A and India A from the JSCA International Stadium Complex,Ranchi.

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EFL Cup: Rashford doubles propels United into quarterfinals

Marcus Rashford's two goals sent Manchester United into the last eight of the EFL Cup at the expense of Chelsea.

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Modric: Ramos' Champions League header vs Atletico was game-changing

Real Madrid beat Atletico Madrid in extra time of the 2014 Champions League final and Luka Modric claims Sergio Ramos' goal changed the club's mindset.

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NBA: LeBron hails 'spectacular' Davis, says he is yet to scratch the surface

The Los Angeles Lakers can expect much, much more from Anthony Davis after his breakout display against Memphis Grizzlies, says LeBron James

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LeBron James: 'Wonderful, spectacular' Anthony Davis hasn't scratched the surface yet

LeBron James believes there is much more to come from Anthony Davis after he posted 40 points and 20 rebounds for the Lakers against the Grizzlies.

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Valverde "out of words" to describe Messi

Lionel Messi's brace and two assists on Tuesday left Ernesto Valverde struggling for words.

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Born This Day: Diego Maradona turns 59

Taking a look back at The Golden Boy's remarkable football career, as he turns 59 today.

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Garcia and Doyle impress Guardiola as Man City progress in EFL Cup

Manchester City youngsters Eric Garcia and Tommy Doyle made their mark against Southampton, much to Pep Guardiola's delight.

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If I thought about myself, I'd play tennis – Morata not thinking about his scoring exploits

Atletico Madrid missed the opportunity to briefly go top of La Liga on Tuesday and that is all Alvaro Morata is focusing on despite his form.

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Zidane tips Raul for Real Madrid job

Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane has no doubt his former team-mate Raul will be in the Santiago Bernabeu hot seat one day.

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Just what was Shakib thinking?

His failure to report approaches by a bookie will cost him a year; for Bangladesh cricket, it will cost more

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ISL 2019: Jamshedpur FC 3-1 Hyderabad FC - Talking Points

Jamshedpur FC registered its second straight win in the sixth season of Indian Super League, beating Hyderabad FC 3-1 at JRD Tata Sports Complex.

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NBA wrap: Heat top Hawks as Jimmy Butler makes season debut

Jimmy Butler finished with 21 points, five rebounds, and three steals as he showcased his all-round game to steer Miami Heat to an easy win over the Hawks.

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Valverde "out of words" to describe Messi

Lionel Messi's brace and two assists on Tuesday left Ernesto Valverde struggling for words.

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Deportivo Alaves 1-1 Atletico Madrid: Late Perez stunner denies Simeone's men chance to go top

Atletico Madrid wasted the opportunity to go top of La Liga on Tuesday as Lucas Perez's spectacular effort secured Deportivo Alaves a draw.

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Martinez and Lukaku goals send Nerazzurri top

Antonio Conte's Inter moved two points above Juventus at the Serie A summit after a 2-1 win at Brescia.

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McDonald set to be named Langer's senior assistant

Currently the Victoria coach, he is expected to allowed to keep his roles in the Hundred and the IPL

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Messi steals the show against Valladolid as Barca charges to LaLiga summit

Barcelona went top of LaLiga after crushing Real Valladolid 5-1 on Tuesday, with Lionel Messi having a hand in four of the goals.

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DFB Pokal: Gnabry, Muller complete late turnaround as Bayern sneaks past Bochum

Bayern Munich scored twice in the last 10 minutes to record a nervy come-from-behind win against second-tier side Bochum in the DFB Pokal.

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Aguero brace powers City to EFL Cup quarters

Southampton managed to restore some pride following its dismal defeat to Leicester City, but was still no match for Manchester City.

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Xhaka must be stripped of Arsenal captaincy, former Gunner Petit

Granit Xhaka's response to jeers from Arsenal supporters at the Emirates Stadium cannot be tolerated, as per former Gunners midfielder Emmanuel Petit.

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Ronaldo: I would be an 'imbecile' not to learn from Man United greats Scholes & Giggs

Cristiano Ronaldo made a name for himself at Manchester United and has admitted his Old Trafford teammates gave him the tools to improve.

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Late Leicester owner Vichai's memory honoured by hospital

Vichai made several donations toward Leicester Hospitals Charity's Children's Hospital Appeal following the club's historic Premier League title win in 2016.

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Unai Emery: 'Devastated' Xhaka needs to apologise

Arsenal manager said that captain Granit Xhaka is devastated and sad but also believes that he should apologise for his spat with the Gunners' fans.

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Hayley Matthews set to return from suspension from 3rd ODI against India

The allrounder is serving an eight match suspension for a CWI code of conduct breach

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Michael becomes fourth-generation Snedden in first-class cricket

The 27-year-old medium pacer makes his first-class debut for Wellington after a switch from Auckland

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Devon Conway joins elite group with triple century for Wellington

Conway's unbeaten 327 was the eighth first-class triple century scored in New Zealand

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Smit, Scholtz spark whirlwind fightback to send Namibia to T20 World Cup

Oman were well ahead in the chase before Namibia's spinners began a dramatic collapse

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South Africa to host 2022 Rugby World Cup Sevens

The coastal city was awarded the tournament at a time of rising fortunes for sevens rugby, which made its Olympic debut in 2016 and will return for the Tokyo Games next year.

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Juventus rules out Pjanic muscle injury

Miralem Pjanic and Gonzalo Higuain took part in gym sessions on Monday after suffering injuries against Lecce, Juventus confirmed.

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WADA compliance arm to rule on Russia doping data next month

Russia handed over thousands of files and samples from its Moscow anti-doping laboratory in January, a key condition for its reinstatement by WADA in 2018.

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F1 Raceweek: Who can challenge Hamilton's dominance in 2020?

Lewis Hamilton is heading for a sixth Formula One title and a third on the bounce, but who can challenge the Mercedes driver in the next season in 2020?

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Sign the deal, man! – Cerrone calls on McGregor to agree to fight

Talks have taken place between Conor McGregor's team and Donald Cerrone over a UFC bout in January.

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Ribery banned for three games after shoving official

Fiorentina will be without Franck Ribery for three games after he was banned for shoving an official following Sunday's defeat to Lazio.

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Kevin Durant would like to play for Barcelona before retirement

A year playing basketball with Barcelona to finish his career appeals to Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant.

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Kevin Durant would like to play for Barcelona before retirement

A year playing basketball with Barcelona to finish his career appeals to Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant.

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PSA Women’s World Championship: Joshna loses in pre-quarterfinals

Egypt's Nour El Sherbini put on a business-like performance to comfortably take the opening two games, before Joshna put up more of a fight in the third.

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Andonovski replaces Ellis as US women’s head coach

Former FC Kansas City and Reign FC boss Vlatko Andonovski has been confirmed as the United States Women's new head coach.

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Siddle aware Test days may be numbered

Veteran quick happy with the career he's had; insists he'll still keep pushing for a place however unlikely

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Shakib Al Hasan likely to miss India tour

Bangladesh skipper Shakib Al Hasan reportedly wasn't a part of team meeting which included coach Russell Domingo, board president Nazmul Hasan and other senior officials.

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Carey captain, Richardson unleashed for Australia A

Marcus Harris, Joe Burns and Usman Khawaja will duel for a top order spot for the Pakistan Tests

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Silva defends VAR after 'tough' decisions against Everton

Everton rued a controversial game-changing decision on Saturday as Brighton came from behind to win 3-2 on the south coast.

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Silva defends VAR after 'tough' decisions against Everton

Everton rued a controversial game-changing decision on Saturday as Brighton came from behind to win 3-2 on the south coast.

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Tsonga outsmarts Rublev to end two-year wait in Paris Masters

Andrey Rublev's fine 2019 came to a disappointing end as Jo-Wilfried Tsonga ended his long wait for an ATP Masters 1000 match.

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Racketlon: India announces 13-member squad for Worlds

Racketlon is a combination of four major racket sports — badminton, table tennis, tennis and squash; Ashutosh Pednekar will lead the Indian contingent.

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Rugby World Cup 2019: England win would top 2003 triumph, believes Dallaglio

Lawrence Dallaglio was a key member of the England team that won the 2003 Rugby World Cup but feels glory in 2019 would stand apart by a big margin.

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Rugby World Cup final: England ready for change in South Africa's approach

South Africa dug in for a victory based on attrition against Wales but England boss Eddie Jones knows his team carries many threats.

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Player Woods makes case to Captain Woods for Presidents Cup

Tiger Woods dropped a further hint he will participate in the Presidents Cup as a playing captain after his historic win at the Zozo Championship.

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Bayern boss Kovac: Coaches given insufficient time to make impact

Despite leading Bayern Munich to Bundesliga and DFB-Pokal success last year, Niko Kovac has received a lot of stick for a rocky to season start this year.

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Who holds the record for the most runs conceded in a Test?

And have England ever fielded a Test side with players from 11 different counties?

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Hamilton hopes to steer clear of Verstappen at Austin GP

Lewis Hamilton believes that when racing against Red Bull driver Max Verstappen there is a higher possibility of contact and an accident.

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BCCI waits on BCB nod to roll out Eden Gardens day-night Test

Preparations are on in Kolkata to play the Test under lights, and a request has been made to the Bangladesh board

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Tiger savours 'crazy' record after matching Snead for 82 career wins

American superstar Tiger Woods reflected on his historic victory at the Zozo Championship on Monday.

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Tiger Woods: The stunning statistics as he matches Snead record

We highlight some of Tiger Woods' most impressive career statistics after he matched the PGA Tour wins record.

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Salah injury 'is nothing serious', says Klopp

Mohamed Salah left the field early against Tottenham but Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has revealed the injury "is nothing serious".

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NBA wrap: Warriors continue to struggle in blowout loss to Thunder

Golden State will look to get its first win of the season in New Orleans Monday as it hits the road to face the Pelicans.

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NBA wrap: Warriors continue to struggle in blowout loss to Thunder

Golden State will look to get its first win of the season in New Orleans Monday as it hits the road to face the Pelicans.

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Liverpool penalty 'very soft' but Spurs boss Pochettino accepts decision

The decisive penalty won by Liverpool in Sunday's 2-1 win over Tottenham was "very soft", according to Mauricio Pochettino.

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Muhammad Usman takes UAE to playoffs, Ireland get direct entry to T20 World Cup

Canada too had an outside chance to top their group but in the end, they finished fifth

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Tiger Woods claims historic 82nd title with Zozo Championship victory

Tiger Woods closed out an historic victory as he moved level with Sam Snead on the all-time PGA Tour list.

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Hamilton wins Mexican Grand Prix but must wait for title

A one-stop strategy paid off for Lewis Hamilton as he won the Mexican Grand Prix, but he must wait for his sixth Formula One title.

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Tiger Woods claims historic 82nd title with Zozo Championship victory

Tiger Woods closed out an historic victory as he moved level with Sam Snead on the all-time PGA Tour list.

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Xhaka wrong to react to Arsenal supporters, says Emery

Captain Granit Xhaka should not have responded to the jeers of Arsenal supporters on Sunday, according to boss Unai Emery.

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Roma 2-1 AC Milan: Calabria horror show condemns Pioli's side

Davide Calabria made a sloppy error as AC Milan slumped to a 2-1 defeat to Roma in its second Serie A match under newly appointed coach Stefano Pioli.

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NBA: Warriors' Kevon Looney set to miss next two games with nerve condition

Kevon Looney is seeing a team of specialists to evaluate what the Golden State Warriors called a "neuropathic condition" that's been detected in his body.

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Rugby World Cup 2019: Wales gave 100 per cent in Springboks defeat, says Gatland

Handre Pollard's penalty sent South Africa through to the final, but Warren Gatland insists Wales left nothing out on the pitch in Yokohama.

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Rugby World Cup 2019: Pollard back to torment Wales after gruelling journey

Handre Pollard was a World Cup star for South Africa versus Wales again, but in some respects it was remarkable he was on the field at all.

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Froome finishes first race since crash before heading to the rugby

Froome took part in a team time trial run round a single lap with 2019 Tour de France winner Egan Bernal and Ineos teammate Jonathan Castroviejo playing bodyguard.

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Messi picks Manchester United header as his favourite career goal

Messi picked his header against Man United in the 2009 Champions League final as the standout goal among more than 600 he has scored in his Barcelona career.

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ISL 2019-20: FC Goa aims to pull one back in Bengaluru FC clash

Bengaluru FC got the better of FC Goa on all three occasions in the Indian Super League last year, including the final where it won 1-0.

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Live Report - Quaid-e-Azam Trophy, 5th round

ESPNcricinfo's live updates on matches from the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy 2019

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Rafael Nadal: Being number one again would be special

If Rafael Nadal at No. 1, it would be the fifth time he has ended the year on top of the rankings which would tie Djokovic, Federer and Connors.

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NBA: Warriors' Kevon Looney set to miss next two games with nerve condition

Kevon Looney is seeing a team of specialists to evaluate what the Golden State Warriors called a "neuropathic condition" that's been detected in his body.

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Sri Lanka must dig deep after record defeat

Flayed with the ball and overwhelmed with the bat, Sri Lanka have just two days to dust themselves down

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NBA: Suns shine to upstage Kawhi's Clippers, Giannis' Bucks feel the Heat

After a 2-0 start to the season, the Los Angeles Clippers went down to the Phoenix Suns on Saturday, while Miami Heat beat the Milwaukee Bucks.

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Namibia storm past Singapore into the playoffs behind captain Erasmus

The Namibia juggernaut notched their fourth straight win, while Singapore fell to their fourth straight loss to crash out

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Warner slams maiden T20I ton, Rajitha records most expensive figures

David Warner gifted himself the perfect birthday, slamming his maiden T20I century off 56 balls.

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Anurag Thakur: ICC has no relevance without BCCI

Former BCCI president Anurag Thakur expressed hope that the Sourav Ganguly-led new body would sort out issues with the ICC.

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Russell Westbrook passes Magic Johnson for second on NBA's triple-doubles list

Russell Westbrook recorded his 139th triple-double on Saturday during Houston Rockets' NBA game against New Orlean Pelicans on Saturday.

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Lakers' Anthony Davis on playing center: 'I don't mind doing it'

The Lakers moved Davis from forward to center at halftime of its game against the Jazz en route to a 95-86 victory on Friday.

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Rugby World Cup 2019: England will have to play even better in the final, says Eddie Jones

England dominated New Zealand in an outstanding display, but Eddie Jones has demanded an improvement in the final next weekend.

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Stalemate with Israel over Palestine earns judo ban for Iran

The ban comes after Saeid Mollaei said he had been ordered to throw the semifinal of the 2019 World Championships rather than facing Israel in the final.

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Rugby World Cup 2019: Outstanding England lives up to pre-match promise

The build-up to England's semi-final with New Zealand demanded a big performance. Eddie Jones' men exceeded all expectations in Yokohama.

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Olympic and Tour de France dreams driving Froome recovery

Chris Froome is fighting back from less than zero, he said on Saturday, in what he describes as an unprecedented bid to win another Tour de France in 2020.

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Russell Westbrook passes Magic Johnson for second on NBA's triple-doubles list

Russell Westbrook recorded his 139th triple-double on Saturday during Houston Rockets' NBA game against New Orlean Pelicans on Saturday.

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Marquez claims dramatic Australian GP win as Vinales crashes out

Marc Marquez overtook Maverick Vinales with a lap remaining to continue his hot streak as the latter crashed out at the Australian GP.

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Maverick Vinales clinches pole at Phillip Island

Maverick Vinales produced a time of one minute, 28.492 seconds for his third pole position of the season, ahead of Fabio Quartararo.

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Valtteri Bottas avoids injury after big qualifying crash in Mexico

Mercedes confirmed Valtteri Bottas was fit and well following medical checks after a big crash in qualifying for the Mexican Grand Prix.

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Leclerc promoted to Mexican GP pole due to Verstappen penalty

Charles Leclerc will start Sunday's Mexican Grand Prix on pole after Max Verstappen was given a three-place grid penalty in Mexico City.

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Bairstow leads England to opening warm-up win

Lockie Ferguson took three wickets on his return from injury ahead of the T20I series

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Atletico Madrid 2-0 Athletic Bilbao: Saul and Morata goals lift Simeone's men into second

Atletico Madrid eased to a 2-0 win over Athletic Bilbao in Saturday's LaLiga clash through goals from Saul Niguez and Alvaro Morata.

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Burnley 2-4 Chelsea: Pulisic hat-trick heroics earn seventh straight win

Chelsea made it four Premier League wins on the spin - and seven straight wins in all - as Christian Pulisic destroyed Burnley at Turf Moor.

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Sri Lanka bowl first, leave out Dickwella; Australia opt for Agar

The home side have left out Ben McDermott and Billy Stanlake from their squad

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ISL 2019-20: Gyan header gives NorthEast win - Talking points

Asamoah Gyan's late winner gave NorthEast United a win over Odisha FC which took the Highlanders to the top of the Indian Super League table.

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Klopp: Champions League glory has given Liverpool a different mindset

Jurgen Klopp believes winning the Champions League has given Liverpool a new mindset, though conceded his side still has plenty to work on.

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What we learned from India's whitewash of South Africa

India will remain formidable for the forseeable future, but South Africa's slide does not bode well for Test cricket as a whole

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Lakers' Anthony Davis on playing center: 'I don't mind doing it'

The Lakers moved Davis from forward to center at halftime of its game against the Jazz en route to a 95-86 victory on Friday.

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Ben Yedder has 'no limits' as Monaco beats Nantes in Ligue 1

Wissam Ben Yedder scored his ninth goal of the season to move to the top of the Ligue 1 goalscoring charts after Monaco's 1-0 win at Nantes.

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Confident Sri Lanka can test Australia's T20 approach

The home side have lost Andrew Tye to injury while they face a side coming off an unexpected 3-0 series win in Pakistan

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9-0! Leicester's Southampton mauling and the Premier League's other biggest wins

Leicester equalled Manchester United's Premier League record of 9-0 when it thrashed Southampton. Here are some other huge PL drubbings.

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Emery urges Pepe patience as Arsenal face up to Zaha

Nicolas Pepe will hope to build upon a promising midweek when Arsenal faces Crystal Palace and a notable former transfer target Wilfried Zaha.

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Title-chasing Hamilton fifth fastest as Vettel sets Mexico practice pace

Lewis Hamilton can secure his sixth Formula One world title at the Mexican Grand Prix, but he could not match the Ferrari drivers on Friday.

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Record Jatinder Singh-Aqib Ilyas stand helps Oman close in on T20 World Cup berth

T20I debutant Srimantha Wijeyeratne's quick fifty goes in vain as rest of Canada's batsmen stumble

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Malinga's return a rejuvenation for upbeat Sri Lanka

The veteran wants to inspire the next generation of Sri Lankan bowlers before his final bow in international cricket

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Messi on World Cup woes - I would not change anything in my career

Argentina has not managed to win a World Cup on any of the four occasions Lionel Messi has represented it on football's biggest stage.

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Messi on World Cup woes - I would not change anything in my career

Argentina has not managed to win a World Cup on any of the four occasions Lionel Messi has represented it on football's biggest stage.

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Guardiola: Injuries won't force Man City into January transfer action

Rodri and Oleksandr Zinchenko are the latest players to get injured but Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola will not make panic reinforcements.

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Hat-trick star Vardy: Rampant Leicester City was hungry for record victory

Leicester City's players were desperate to claim a new Premier League record in the 9-0 demolition of Southampton, says Jamie Vardy.

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Australia lose Andrew Tye for T20I series, Aaron Finch fit to play

The pace bowler has suffered an elbow injury and will head to Sydney for assessment

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Advocaat not surprised by Roma interest in Jack Rodwell

Dick Advocaat claims Jack Rodwell has the potential to do well in Serie A, having worked with the midfielder in a brief spell at Sunderland.

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Berrettini boosts London ATP Finals hopes in Vienna

Dominic Thiem is into the semi-finals of the Vienna Open, where Matteo Berrettini stands in the way of a place in the showpiece.

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Tsitsipas sets up Federer semifinal in Basle

Roger Federer will have to overcome world number seven Stefanos Tsitsipas in the semifinals as he bids to defend his Swiss Indoors title.

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Berrettini into world top 10 and boosts ATP Finals bid

The 23-year-old defeated Moscow champion Andrey Rublev 7-5, 7-6 (7/4), giving the third seed a last-four clash against home favourite Dominic Thiem.

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Southampton 0-9 Leicester City: Record-equalling Foxes maul shambolic Saints

Southampton suffered the joint-biggest defeat in Premier League history as Jamie Vardy and Ayoze Perez hit hat-tricks for Leicester.

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BCCI v ICC face-off imminent over reduced pay-outs

Rising operational costs, extra events, and the addition of two new Full Members have eaten into the projected revenues

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ISL 2019-20: ATK thumps listless Hyderabad - Talking points

A brace each from David Williams and Edu Garcia guided home side ATK to a thumping 5-0 win over new-entrant Hyderabad FC on Friday.

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Hamilton was racially abused during childhood, reveals Wolff

Mercedes team chief Toto Wolff revealed that since Lewis Hamilton was the only black kid among the white kids, he was racially abused on the track.

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Brozovic can be world class but don't compare him to Pirlo, says Inter boss Conte

Andrea Pirlo's genius should not be a target for Marcelo Brozovic but Antonio Conte nevertheless wants Inter's midfield star to improve.

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Juventus rests Ronaldo as De Sciglio returns for Lecce trip

Maurizio Sarri has opted to rest Cristiano Ronaldo for Juventus' Serie A trip to Lecce but full-back Mattia De Sciglio is back from injury.

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My father wished I would wear the Pakistan star - Usman Qadir

It has not always been easy carrying the family name, but the legspinner heads back to Australia with a chance to emulate his famous father

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Vijay Hazare Trophy Final: Abhimanyu Mithun becomes first Karnataka bowler to take hat-trick

Abhimanyu Mithun became the first Karnataka bowler to take a hat-trick in the Vijay Hazare Trophy final against Tamil Nadu at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Friday.

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Liverpool star Mane gets Drogba backing for Ballon d'Or

Sadio Mane has enjoyed an impressive year with Liverpool and Senegal, earning the support of Didier Drogba in the 2019 Ballon d'Or race.

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De Laurentiis: Ibrahimovic to be 'a driving force' for Napoli

Zlatan Ibrahimovic would be a dream player for any coach, according to Aurelio De Laurentiis, who is aiming to take the striker to Napoli.

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Remember us? Steven Smith and David Warner's Australian homecoming

Sunday's T20I against Sri Lanka will be the duo's first international game at home since Cape Town

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Plan to move 2020 Olympics marathon, race walks stirs Tokyo dissent

Local media reported that Tokyo may counter IOC's proposal of moving the 2020 Olympic marathon and race walks to Sapporo by suggesting an early start time.

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Race walker K T Irfan misses medal in Military World Games

K T Irfan clocked 1:25:09s to finish the race at the fourth spot.

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Bayern defender Lucas Hernandez undergoes successful ankle surgery

Bayern Munich's Lucas Hernandez has undergone successful surgery on an ankle ligament injury suffered against Olympiacos.

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Suns' Deandre Ayton suspended 25 games for positive diuretic test

The NBPA is already planning on appealing the suspension on the basis that Ayton took the substance unintentionally.

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Suns' Deandre Ayton suspended 25 games for positive diuretic test

The NBPA is already planning on appealing the suspension on the basis that Ayton took the substance unintentionally.

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Dominic Thiem ends Fernando Verdasco hoodoo in Vienna

Fernando Verdasco had won all four matches against Dominic Thiem but his dominance of the Austrian ended at the ATP Vienna Open on Thursday.

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NBA: Bucks overcome 16-point deficit, Giannis fouls out in win over Rockets

Giannis Antetokounmpo fouled out with more than five minutes to play in the game, but the Milwaukee Bucks was still able to beat the Houston Rockets.

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NBA: Bucks overcome 16-point deficit, Giannis fouls out in win over Rockets

Giannis Antetokounmpo fouled out with more than five minutes to play in the game, but the Milwaukee Bucks was still able to beat the Houston Rockets.

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Arsene Wenger eyes managerial return, misses 'Wednesdays at Stoke'

Arsene Wenger had ended his 22-year reign at Arsenal at the end of last season after capturing three Premier Leagues and seven FA Cups with the Gunners.

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Finch firming to lead with Carey in the wings

Captain comfortable in handing leadership to Carey or Cummins if he's not fit to play T20I opener v Sri Lanka

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Swiss Indoors: Wawrinka pulls out of Federer quarterfinal with back injury

Roger Federer will not face the familiar foe of Stan Wawrinka as planned after the latter withdrew from the Swiss Indoor Basel due to a back injury.

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Arsenal 3-2 Vitoria SC: Pepe's late brace spares Emery's blushes

Nicolas Pepe came off the bench to inspire Arsenal to a last-ditch Europa League victory over Vitoria SC with two late free-kicks.

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Karnataka bowl in star-studded Vijay Hazare final

Both sides have never lost a final; Karnataka have won thrice, Tamil Nadu have won five titles

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ISL 2019-20: Mumbai City seals first-ever win in Kochi - Talking points

Amine Chermiti scored on his debut as The Islanders won their first-ever match at the Jawaharlal Nehru stadium in Kochi on Thursday.

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Messi a 'once-in-a-lifetime player', claims Giggs

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are considered the best players of their generation, but Ryan Giggs claimed the Barcelona

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Saha urges Man United to 'break the bank' for Kylian Mbappe

PSG star Kylian Mbappe should be a target for Manchester United, though the club has likely missed its chance to sign the star, says Louis Saha.

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Van Dijk stays cool behind attack-minded Liverpool midfield

Liverpool was caught out by Genk at times in Wednesday's 4-1 win but Virgil van Dijk had no complaints about his extra defensive duties.

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Plunket Shield round-up: Nicholls' hundred, Eden Park thriller and Conway-watch

A look at the things that caught the eye as New Zealand's first-class got underway

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Alonso to drive in 2020 Dakar Rally for Toyota

Since retiring from Formula One last year, the Fernando Alonso has won for a second time at the Le Mans 24-Hours race with Toyota

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PCB revokes NOCs issued to players for T10 league

The PCB has revoked the NOCs of Pakistan's players set to take part in the T10 League in Abu Dhabi due to a schedule clash with domestic tournament.

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Solskjaer dismisses Kane links as Van der Sar distances himself from Man United role

Manchester United will not be following Roy Keane's advice to sign Tottenham star Harry Kane, according to manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

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Lille 1-1 Valencia: Ikone stunner rescues precious point for Galtier's men

Jonathan Ikone scored in second-half stoppage-time to rescue a 1-1 draw for Lille against 10-man Valencia in a Champions League group H game.

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French Open: Saina Nehwal through to second round

Former World No. 1 Saina and the men’s doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty were the only Indians to record wins as the others continued their poor run.

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Quick work for Federer as Berrettini boosts London hopes

More routine progress was made by Roger Federer at the Swiss Indoors Basel, while Berrettini bolstered his hopes of securing an ATP Finals spot in Vienna.

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Pragyan Ojha bats for wheelchair tennis tournament

Indian cricketer Pragyan Ojha interacted with the wheelchair tennis players taking part in the second edition of the Charminar Open championship.

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Australia's spin options behind Nathan Lyon 'a real issue' - Shane Warne

The offspinner has never missed a Test through injury, but it would leave a massive headache if it did happen

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Pragyan Ojha bats for wheelchair tennis tournament

Indian cricketer Pragyan Ojha interacted with the wheelchair tennis players taking part in the second edition of the Charminar Open championship.

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On this day: Virat Kohli breaks Tendulkar's 10,000 ODI runs record

Virat Kohli became the fastest ever to score 10,000 ODI runs, in 205 innings, surpassing the legendary Sachin Tendulkar who needed 259 innings.

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R. Ashwin: Virat Kohli deserves credit for India's Test victories

The 3-0 series win against South Africa gave India its 11th consecutive Test series win on home soil, with R. Ashwin finishing with the most wickets (15).

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On this day: Virat Kohli breaks Tendulkar's 10,000 ODI runs record

Virat Kohli became the fastest ever to score 10,000 ODI runs, in 205 innings, surpassing the legendary Sachin Tendulkar who needed 259 innings.

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Genk 1-4 Liverpool: Oxlade-Chamberlain revels on Champions League return

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain's first Champions League appearance since suffering a serious knee injury 18 months ago was one to remember.

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Salzburg 2-3 Napoli: Mertens gets a double in thriller

Dries Mertens and Erling Haaland both scored twice as Napoli edged Salzburg 3-2 in the Champions League on Wednesday.

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ICC events can't be allowed to swamp Tests - Roberts

The Cricket Australia CEO was cautious in his assessment of plans for an extra ICC event in the next rights cycle

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Messi continues to get better – Valverde hails record-breaking captain

Ernesto Valverde lauded Lionel Messi, who became the first player to score in the Champions League for 15 consecutive seasons.

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Inter 2-0 Dortmund: Martinez gives massive boost to Nerrazzuri's UCL campaign

Inter has put itself in a stronger position to reach the next round of the 2019-20 UEFA Champions League after seeing off Borussia Dortmund.

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Messi sets Champions League record as Barca beats Slavia Prague 2-1

Barcelona escaped from a sloppy display against Slavia Prague thanks to Lionel Messi's early strike and Peter Olayinka's own goal.

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Emery accepts fan frustration as he commits to crafting attacking Arsenal

Arsenal supporters will have to be patient as Unai Emery seeks development "little by little" ahead of Thursday's Europa League game.

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Napoli chief De Laurentiis desperate for Ibrahimovic to join

Aurelio De Laurentiis has suggested Zlatan Ibrahimovic will become a Napoli player if the striker decides he wants to make the move.

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Bangladesh players call off strike, India series is on

BCB CEO Nizamuddin Chowdhury confirmed that the players have agreed to call off the strike after the board assured that their demands will be fulfilled.

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R. Ashwin: Virat Kohli deserves credit for India's Test victories

The 3-0 series win against South Africa gave India its 11th consecutive Test series win on home soil, with R. Ashwin finishing with the most wickets (15).

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Hong Kong register first win as Jersey blow chances

Nizakat Khan and Scott McKechnie play the lead as Hong Kong recover from 81 for 6 to post winning total

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Northern (Pakistan) v Balochistan

Northern (Pakistan) v Balochistan

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Nathan Ellis takes five as star-studded New South Wales fall

Ben McDermott, Jordan Silk and George Bailey hit half-centuries to lead a comfortable chase

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Faf du Plessis calls for better domestic structures

Captain wants better succession planning and hopes that Brexit could possibly reduce Kolpak's impact on South Africa

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NBA: Clippers emerge on top against Lakers in the battle for Los Angeles

Neither Los Angeles Lakers nor Los Angeles Clippers was at full strength on opening night, but Kawhi Leonard's 30-point game proved to be the difference.

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NBA: Clippers emerge on top against Lakers in the battle for Los Angeles

Neither Los Angeles Lakers nor Los Angeles Clippers was at full strength on opening night, but Kawhi Leonard's 30-point game proved to be the difference.

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Sourav Ganguly takes charge as BCCI president

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly formally took charge as the president of the BCCI, marking an end to CoA's tenure.

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Strike moves towards resolution, Mashrafe could mediate

Two days after the players' show of solidarity at a press conference, things are already looking up

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Champions League Group G: Zenit faces Leipzig, Benfica looks to stay afloat

Group G in the Champions League, similar to Group E, is well-poised with two teams on four points and RB Leipzig third with three points.

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NBA: Raptors begins title defence with close win over Pelicans in season opener

Toronto Raptors began life without Kawhi Leonard and New Orleans Pelicans was missing injured first pick Zion Williamson in NBA 2019-20's season opener.

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Champions League group E: Liverpool eyes crucial points against Genk

Group E in the Champions League is intriguingly poised heading into matchday three, with the two fixtures potentially crucial for last-16 qualification.

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NBA: Raptors begins title defence with close win over Pelicans in season opener

Toronto Raptors began life without Kawhi Leonard and New Orleans Pelicans was missing injured first pick Zion Williamson in NBA 2019-20's season opener.

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Champions League Group F: Inter faces Dortmund test, Barcelona travels to Prague

Inter Milan is winless in its first two matches of the Champions League campaign and will host its Group F leader Borussia Dortmund.

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Champions League Group H: Chelsea youngsters up against Ajax challenge, Valencia faces Lille

The headline game of Group H in gameweek three will be the clash between last year's semifinalist Ajax and Frank Lampard's Chelsea.

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Toni Kroos guides Real Madrid to first Champions League win of the season

Real Madrid just about did enough to claim its first UEFA Champions League win of the season, beating Galatasaray 1-0 in a Group A game on Tuesday.

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Paralympic champion Marieke Vervoort ends life by euthanasia

Belgian Paralympic champion Marieke Vervoort ended her life through euthanasia at the age of 40 on Tuesday, Belgian media reported.

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Losses are good, else you won't push yourself to work harder, says Pankaj Advani

From his preparation routine and growth as a player over the years, to the state of the sport in India, Pankaj Advani talks about all things snooker.

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Olympiacos 2-3 Bayern Munich: Lewandowski at the double in battling win

Bayern Munich clinched a nervy win over Olympiacos in Champions League Group B on Tuesday thanks to two goals from Robert Lewandowski.

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Chris Lynn 'crystal clear' on his T20I position - Justin Langer

The Australia coach said that Lynn would have to force out one of Warner, Smith, Finch or Maxwell

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Juventus 2-1 Lokomotiv Moscow: Late Dybala double rescues Serie A champion

Paulo Dybala scored twice in a hurry to spare Juventus' Champions League blushes as it fought back from a goal down to beat Lokomotiv Moscow.

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ISL 2019-20: 10-man Jamshedpur defeats Odisha - Talking points

Sergio Castel's late winner sealed 3 points for Jamshedpur FC, which was down to 10 men against Odisha FC. Here are the major talking points from the game.

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Vijay Hazare Trophy Semis LIVE: Dice loaded in favour of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka

Catch all the Live scores, updates and commentary from the Vijay Hazare Trophy semifinals between Tamil Nadu vs Gujarat and Karnataka vs Chhattisgarh.

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Northern (Pakistan) v Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Northern (Pakistan) v Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

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Balochistan v Southern Punjab (Pakistan)

Balochistan v Southern Punjab (Pakistan)

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Lockie Ferguson returns from injury to face England

The quick suffered a fractured thumb at the start of the tour of Sri Lanka in August

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Dimitrov secures 300th win, Berrettini boosts ATP Finals hopes

Matteo Berrettini boosted his hopes of making the ATP Finals at the Erste Bank Open, where Grigor Dimitrov reached a milestone.

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To hell with the pitch, says Ravi Shastri after India's series win

Shastri lauded the mindset of the team, which he said, is never perturbed by the conditions it encounters whether at home or abroad.

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I'm going to show everyone what I can do - Greenwood

He is tipped to be a star of the future and Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood is keen to show the world just how good he is.

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'They''ll come' - Sourav Ganguly confident Bangladesh tour of India will go ahead

The BCCI's president-elect wants the heads of the two states present for the Eden Gardens Test

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La Liga: Pellegrino and Leganes part ways

Leganes is currently bottom of La Liga having had a winless start to the 2019-20 season.

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Ballon d'Or: Van Dijk one of seven Liverpool players in running for top award

Champions League winner Liverpool has seven representatives in the 30-man shortlist for the 2019 Ballon d'Or, including Virgil van Dijk.

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Test tracker: who's shone and who hasn't in the Sheffield Shield

The first two rounds have thrown up some mixed results for Australia's Test incumbents and contenders

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Ballon d'Or: Rapinoe, Bronze and Morgan lead women's nominations

France Football announced the 20-woman shortlist for the Ballon d'Or Femenin, with Megan Rapinoe the favourite to win the award.

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ISL 2019-20: NorthEast United restricts Bengaluru to draw - Talking points

Bengaluru FC had to settle for a point against Robert Jarni's NorthEast United on Monday. Here are the major talking points from the ISL 2019-20 game.

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Sheffield United 1-0 Arsenal: Mousset ends Arsenal's unbeaten run

Sheffield United beat Arsenal 1-0 at Bramall Lane on Monday, with Lys Mousset scoring the only goal of the game 30 minutes in.

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'If bowlers take 20 wickets, this unit becomes like a Ferrari' - Shastri

India coach holds forth on the fast bowling improvements, Rohit-Rahane and Nadeem's debut

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Federer celebrates 1,500th match with Basel breeze

Roger Federer won his career's 1,500th match in style as he cruised to a 6-2, 6-1 win over Peter Gojowczyk at the ATP Swiss Indoors in Basel.

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India tops World Test Championship table with 240 points

With this win, the Virat Kohli-led side recorded its 11th straight win at home as the team completed their first-ever whitewash against South Africa.

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Two in two for Nadeem as India wrap up 3-0 sweep

India take maximum WTC points from series with innings and 202-run victory

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Which bowler has dismissed the most opening batsmen in Tests?

And who has bowled the most overs in a single Test series?

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Chris Green encouraged by 'good feedback' from Australia set up

The offspinner has an outstanding powerplay record which may yet earn him international honours

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Germany has no chance of winning Euro 2020, says Freund

Germany are used to being in contention at the European Championships but former midfielder Steffen Freund does not expect a repeat in 2020.

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Germany has no chance of winning Euro 2020, says Freund

Germany are used to being in contention at the European Championships but former midfielder Steffen Freund does not expect a repeat in 2020.

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Kovac warns Sule against rushing injury recovery to play at Euro 2020

Niklas Sule looks likely to miss the remainder of the season with an ACL injury and Niko Kovac urged him to not rush his return.

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Kovac warns Sule against rushing injury recovery to play at Euro 2020

Niklas Sule looks likely to miss the remainder of the season with an ACL injury and Niko Kovac urged him to not rush his return.

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Mbappe, Cavani unable to play 90 minutes yet, says PSG boss Tuchel

Paris Saint-Germain is getting key players back from injury, but Kylian Mbappe and Edinson Cavani are not yet ready to play 90 minutes.

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BCB calls for emergency meeting of directors; Mashrafe Mortaza backs players

Mixed reactions to the players' strike from BCB officials, with some terming the players' stance "blackmail"

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Nitish Kumar's second straight fifty takes Canada past Nigeria

Canada remain the last undefeated team in Group B after coasting past Nigeria by 50 runs in Abu Dhabi on Monday

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Rajasthan Royals names Andrew McDonald as head coach

The franchise is also likely to continue it's association with Australian spin legend Shane Warne - who led the team to its first and the only title in 2008.

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Bangladesh cricketers call press conference amid growing discontent

The trigger seems to be the BCB's decision last month to abandon the BPL's franchise-based model

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It's like the first day of school - Lebron James excited for NBA opener

Four-time NBA MVP Lebron James is excited for the team's NBA season opener against the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday.

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Spurs still 'fighting' for Pochettino, insists Alderweireld

Toby Alderweireld said Spurs are behind Mauricio Pochettino, who led Tottenham to the Champions League final last season.

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Guardiola: Manchester City still not ready to win Champions League

Manchester City covet European glory, but Pep Guardiola believes his team is not close to reigning supreme in the Champions League.

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In a career of landmarks, Federer set for 1,500th match

Despite not adding to his tally of majors, Federer still stands at 47-8 for the year, a record bettered only by eternal rival Rafael Nadal.

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They just defend against us – Klopp irked by United setup

Liverpool could only leave Old Trafford with a 1-1 draw on Sunday, leaving Jurgen Klopp bothered by Manchester United's tactics on Sunday.

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Woodward: Glazers have no plans to sell Manchester United

Ed Woodward addressed speculation linking Saudi's crown prince with a takeover bid, confirming that the Glazer family will not be selling Manchester United.

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AC Milan 2-2 Lecce: Pioli denied winning start by spectacular late strike

Marco Calderoni struck a late equaliser as AC Milan was held to a dramatic 2-2 draw at home to Lecce in Stefano Pioli's first match in charge at San Siro.

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Key Opta facts from Man United vs Liverpool clash

Manchester United drew 1-1 with Liverpool to dash the Reds' hopes of matching Manchester City's record number of successive league wins.

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Champions League: Bale and Modric to miss Madrid's trip to Galatasaray

Toni Kroos, Eden Hazard and Dani Carvajal will travel with Real Madrid's squad but Gareth Bale and Luka Modric miss the Champions League trip to Galatasaray.

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Solskjaer sees Man United's draw at Liverpool as turning point

Though disappointed by Manchester United's failure to beat Liverpool, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer reckons the result could prove pivotal.

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Roma apologises for 'racist boos' directed at Sampdoria's Vieira

Sampdoria's Ronaldo Vieira was the recipient of "racist boos" a section of Roma fans during Sunday's goalless clash in Serie A.

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Defensive incompetence costs United as Liverpool refuses to let VAR end its unbeaten run

A defensive lapse cost Manchester United a win against Liverpool after the hosts were the beneficiaries of a controversial VAR review.

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Inter in no rush to replace injured Sanchez, says CEO Marotta

Inter CEO Giuseppe Marotta believes Antonio Conte's "competitive squad" can absorb the blow of Alexis Sanchez's injury.

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Ederson has become a complete goalkeeper, says Fernandinho

Fernandinho believes Ederson provides the complete package, after Manchester City's goalkeeper made two excellent saves at Crystal Palace.

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Romelu Lukaku hails 'team player' Antonio Conte

After Antonio Conte called for Romelu Lukaku to "train more", the striker answered him with two goals in seven minutes against Sassuolo.

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Vijay Hazare Trophy LIVE: Tamil Nadu, Mumbai aim to seal semis berth

Catch all the LIVE updates, commentary and updates from Vijay Hazare Trophy quarterfinals between Tamil Nadu vs Punjab and Chhattisgarh vs Mumbai.

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Lack of facilities, low pay hurting Bangladesh cricketers: Shakib

Reacting to BCB's drastic rule changes made to the Bangladesh Premier League, Shakib Al Hasan feels the tournament is not the place to develop cricketers.

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Captaincy at 23 both scary and happy proposition, recalls Kapil Dev

Kapil Dev was handed the captaincy of the Indian team at the age of 23 and he went on to lead the nation to the first World Cup title in 1983.

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Wellington v Otago 72/4 *

Wellington v Otago 72/4 *

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Starc 10 for 60; New South Wales make it two from two

The home side wrapped up an eight-wicket victory to maintain a strong start to the Sheffield Shield

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Labuschagne marshals Queensland to victory

He made his third Shield half-century in four innings to secure a four-wicket win

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Hungary XI v Iceland

Hungary XI v Iceland

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Malta v Iceland

Malta v Iceland

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Starc's four-wicket haul puts New South Wales on the brink

Australia pacemen has match figures of 9 for 60 as Tasmania have just one wicket intact with a lead of only 36

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Mohammed Bin Salman to buy Manchester United?

Saudi Arabia's crown prince Mohammed Bin Salman wants to buy Premier League giants Manchester United.

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MLS Review: Rooney's DC United career ends with rout

Derby County-bound Wayne Rooney was helpless as DC suffered a 5-1 defeat to Toronto after extra time in the opening round of the playoffs.

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Usman Khawaja left frustrated as Nick Winter makes Queensland wobble

South Australia gave themselves a chance defend a low total but Marnus Labuschagne rallied the chase

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Wyatt half century helps Renegades square the ledger against the Strikers

England international scored 61 off 37 to help the Renegades chase down 153

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The Juventus machine rolls on, beats Bologna 2-1

Cristiano Ronaldo and Miralem Pjanic scored to hand Juventus a 2-1 win over Bologna as it moved four points clear at the top of Serie A.

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Justin Thomas wins second CJ Cup title

American star Justin Thomas carded a five-under-par 67 in the final round to triumph by two strokes on Jeju Island.

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Real Mallorca 1-0 Real Madrid: Lago condemns Los Blancos to first LaLiga defeat

Lago Junior's superb early strike proved enough for Real Mallorca to claim a famous win over Real Madrid, who had Alvaro Odriozola sent off.

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ICA to invite all former India cricketers to take up membership

ICA chief Ashok Malhotra also plans to personally invite all the top cricketers to join the group.

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Drew Ginn severs key Cricket Australia link to Pat Howard era

Mike Hussey and Ryan Harris set to be part of the coaching staff for the T20Is against SL and Pakistan

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Litchfield sets new record with matchwinning half-century

The 16-year-old formed a matchwinning stand of 97 with Alex Blackwell against the defending champions

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Nicola Carey shines with bat and ball as Hurricanes beat the Stars twice in two days

Hurricanes allrounder made an unbeaten 60 from 46 balls after claiming 2 for 27 to guide the visitors home from a precarious position

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Nita Ambani wants to take ISL to the Middle East

"I’d love to have the English Premier League teams come and invest in India," Nita Ambani said when speaking of more exposure for the team and players.

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'Go home, open the fridge and get in', Guardiola's mantra to surviving busy December

With Manchester City to play twice in less than 48 hours in December, Pep Guardiola has a unique plan to protect his players.

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Kovac, Gnabry 'annoyed' by Bayern's costly profligacy

A slow start, missed chances and a late error left Niko Kovac "annoyed" as Bayern Munich could only draw 2-2 with Augsburg.

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Alli believes 'world class' Tottenham will rediscover best form

Tottenham were held to a 1-1 draw by Watford but Dele Alli believes the Premier League will soon see their "world class" qualities.

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Joao Felix injury 'could be serious' - Simeone

Joao Felix hobbled out of Atletico Madrid's draw with Valencia with what Diego Simeone said could be a serious injury.

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In-form Dinesh Karthik targets MS Dhoni-like finishing role in India T20I side

The Tamil Nadu wicketkeeper-batsman has not featured in any Indian side since the World Cup this year

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Airtel Delhi Half Marathon: Belihu, Gemechu defend titles

Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju was present to flag off the Marathon and cheer the runners.

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Vijay Hazare Trophy 2019 quarterfinals LIVE: Karnataka vs Pondicherry, Delhi vs Gujarat

Follow for live scores and updates from Karnataka's tie against Pondicherry and Delhi's clash with Gujarat in the quarterfinal of the Vijay Hazare Trophy.

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The nitty-gritty of commentating on live sport, through the eyes of Tim Hutchinson and Rob Walker

Commentators Tim Hutchinson and Rob Walker share the best and most challenging aspects of their job, including the role they play as broadcasters.

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'BPL not the place to make a player' - Shakib Al Hasan slams mandatory-legspinners rule

Bangladesh allrounder also draws attention to domestic pay structure and training facilities

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Henriques and Smith dominate with centuries

The pair added an unbroken 186 for the third wicket as New South Wales moved into the lead

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Sophie Devine's all-round show guides Strikers home

New Zealand star smashes 72 not out from 45 balls after claiming 1 for 16 with the ball as the Strikers cruise to a six-wicket win with 28 balls to spare

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Waqar Younis invites 15 bowlers for special camp

Ahead of the Australia tour, Pakistan bowling coach Waqar Younis will assess the form and fitness of the bowlers to help the selector pick the best squad.

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Hurricanes' new WBBL recruits combine for a big win over the Stars

South African Chloe Tryon thumped an unbeaten 46 off 18 balls before Belinda Vakarewa and Maisy Gibson tore through the Stars top-order taking two wickets apiece

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Sources: Sarfaraz Ahmed refused graceful exit

Wicketkeeper-batsman Sarfaraz Ahmed was asked to step down initially but he flatly refused; Mohammad Rizwan is likely to be the next stumper for Pakistan.

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Every handed drug suspension, Koepka withdraws from CJ Cup

Seven-time PGA Tour champion Brooks Koepka, who claimed last year's title after carding an impressive 21 under, withdrew from the CJ Cup.

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Zion Williamson reportedly set to miss start of NBA season with knee injury

Zion Williamson, the number one overall draft pick, is reportedly set to miss the start of the NBA regular season due to a knee injury.

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Pacemaker Kiptanui wants to be the king, not kingmaker

Fresh from helping Eliud Kipchoge finish a marathon in under two hours, Eric Kipchoge is in the country to run his first Airtel Delhi Half Marathon.

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Western Province v Northerns

Western Province v Northerns

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ISL 2019-20: Odisha FC - A new name, a new home, a new season

After playing in the national capital for five seasons, Delhi Dynamos has moved bases, changed names and now calls Bhubaneswar’s Kalinga Stadium its home.

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Shahbaz Nadeem debuts in hometown Ranchi

Nadeem will play as the third spinner, along with Jadeja and Ashwin, as the team management decided to rest pacer Ishant Sharma.

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Finch battling a side strain ahead of T20Is against Sri Lanka

Australia's T20 captain reveals he is touch and go for the Marsh Cup match against WA on Wednesday

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Star-studded start to New Zealand's Plunket Shield season

International players, including captain Kane Williamson, are available for the opening round of four-day matches

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FIFA 20: Aguero, Ibrahimovic roped in for spooks in first Ultimate Scream pack

EA Sports released the first Ultimate Scream pack, with Sergio Aguero one of four Premier League players included.

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N'Golo Kante set to miss Chelsea vs Newcastle clash

Chelsea will be without N'Golo Kante for the visit of Newcastle United, with Frank Lampard irked by France's handling of his groin injury.

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Klopp: Liverpool are at the centre of a circus

Liverpool has been billed as big favourite for its trip to Manchester United, but Jurgen Klopp has been riled by much of the build-up.

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It's personal - Zidane won't divulge details of Pogba meeting

Zinedine Zidane is unwilling to divulge the details of the chat he had with Manchester United star Paul Pogba in Dubai.

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Bulgaria boss Balakov quits as fallout from England clash continues

The Bulgarian Football Union has accepted head coach Krasimir Balakov's resignation after racist chants marred the defeat to England.

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Shenzhen in sight for Bencic after Mladenovic beats Bertens in Moscow

The door is open for Belinda Bencic to qualify for the WTA Finals after Kristina Mladenovic's defeat of Kiki Bertens in Moscow.

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Tenacious Murray reaches first singles semifinal in over two years

Former world number one Andy Murray was pushed all the way by Marius Copil before moving into the last four in Antwerp.

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Live Report - India v South Africa, 3rd Test

ESPNcricinfo's live updates on the Ranchi Test

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Oman stand out in the field to overturn controversy-hit UAE

Bilal Khan and Fayyaz Butt took three wickets apiece to set up a seven-wicket victory

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NBA veteran Luol Deng signs with Bulls to retire with team at 34

A two-time All-Star from South Sudan, Luol Deng was taken seventh overall by the Chicago Bulls in 2004 NBA Draft.

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Ed Woodward: Solskjaer is the right man for Man United

Manchester United has made its worst start to a league campaign in 30 years, but Ed Woodward defended his record as vice-chairman.

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Chelsea boss Lampard against Champions League reforms

Frank Lampard is happy with the Champions League's current format and sees no reason to increase the number of fixtures from 2024-25.

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Mbappe, Cavani back as injuries ease up for PSG

World Cup winner Kylian Mbappe had a hamstring complication ahead of the previous match against Angers, while Cavani was nursing a hip injury.

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Quique Sanchez Flores: Pochettino best EPL coach in last four years

Mauricio Pochettino has presided over a torrid start to 2019-20 for Tottenham, but Quique Sanchez Flores heaped praise on his counterpart.

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Kremlin Cup: Veronika Kudermetova topples Svitolina in Moscow

Russia's Kudermetova claimed the biggest win of her career in Moscow, beating Elina Svitolina to reach the quarterfinals.

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Italian federation chief says VAR could tackle racism

Italy could attempt to crack down on racism by using equipment equivalent to VAR technology, federation chief Gabriele Gravina has proposed.

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Italian federation chief says VAR could tackle racism

Italy could attempt to crack down on racism by using equipment equivalent to VAR technology, federation chief Gabriele Gravina has proposed.

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Hungary XI v Iceland

Hungary XI v Iceland

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Czech Republic v Iceland

Czech Republic v Iceland

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NBA veteran Luol Deng signs with Bulls to retire

A two-time All-Star from South Sudan, where he has worked to develop young hoopsters, Deng was taken seventh overall by the Bulls in the 2004 NBA Draft.

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ISL 2019-20: Miku-less BFC braces up for title defence

Bengaluru FC has retained much of its title-winning squad, with Miku the one notable exception. Can it become the first team to retain the title?

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Maracana to host Copa Libertadores 2020 final

Rio de Janeiro's iconic ground saw off competition from seven stadiums to claim hosting rights for the showpiece match on November 21, 2020.

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NBA veteran Luol Deng signs with Bulls to retire

A two-time All-Star from South Sudan, where he has worked to develop young hoopsters, Deng was taken seventh overall by the Bulls in the 2004 NBA Draft.

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Maracana to host Copa Libertadores 2020 final

Rio de Janeiro's iconic ground saw off competition from seven stadiums to claim hosting rights for the showpiece match on November 21, 2020.

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The expectations are enormous - Favre calls for calm with Sancho at Dortmund

Jadon Sancho was benched for Borussia Dortmund's last league outing and boss Lucien Favre wants to continue protecting the youngster.

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Valverde calls for 'respect' as Barcelona makes early dash to Eibar

Ernesto Valverde took his Barcelona team out of the city on Thursday to avoid political disruption ahead of the La Liga game with Eibar.

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Man United vs Liverpool: Under pressure Solskjaer welcomes Klopp's Reds to Old Trafford

The international break makes way for a Premier League blockbuster as Manchester United takes on Liverpool at Old Trafford on Sunday.

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Kovac accepts he made a mistake with Muller comments

Niko Kovac's recent comments about Thomas Muller's chances in the Bayern Munich team angered many and he acknowledges he made an error.

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European Open: Andy Murray takes out Cuevas, moves into quarterfinals

There was another encouraging performance from Andy Murray in Antwerp as he saw the back of eighth seed Pablo Cuevas in straight sets.

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Malta v Czech Republic

Malta v Czech Republic

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Simone Biles, Downie, Italy's women: Three standout performances at Gymnastics World Championships

Here are our top three takeaways from the recently-concluded 2019 Artistic Gymnastics World Championships in Stuttgart.

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On comeback trail, Aditya Jagtap taking it one step at a time

Considering this is Aditya Jagtap's second season on the PSA world tour since his comeback, what he’s been able to do — and aims to — is interesting.

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'I feel guilty' - Mohammad Naveed accepts he failed to report corrupt approach

Reports say the UAE fast bowler met with a person claiming to a be a T10 franchise representative

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Dean Elgar: In India, you get stretched as a person, as a cricketer

South Africa batsman Dean Elgar learnt life lessons with the challenges on and off the field in India, calls it a “good learning curve”.

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India vs South Africa: Aiden Markram out of third Test

After being dismissed in the second innings of the Pune Test, Markram lashed out at a solid object in a moment of frustration injuring his right wrist.

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Aiden Markram ruled out of third Test with self-inflicted wrist injury

The opener lashed out at a solid object in a moment of frustration after his second-innings' dismissal in the Pune Test

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Pacers’ fitness a concern for Bangladesh ahead of India tour

Bangladesh chief selector Minhajul Abedin says star pacer Mustafizur Rahman has to prove his fitness in first-class cricket before boarding the flight to India.

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On this day: Tendulkar crosses 12K to lead Test run charts

Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar raised his bat amid fireworks after surpassing Brian Lara as the leading run-scorer in Tests.

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ISL 2019-20: Gregory keen on Chennaiyin turnaround after dismal last season

The club has drafted in six new players, with a proven track record, from abroad, and has several promising youngsters in Thapa, Lalrinzuala, and Germanpreet Singh.

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England sells out Wembley for women's friendly against Germany

A sell-out crowd is expected at Wembley for England's friendly against Germany, potentially setting an attendance record for the Lionesses.

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On this day: Tendulkar crosses 12K to lead Test run charts

Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar raised his bat amid fireworks after surpassing Brian Lara as the leading run-scorer in Tests.

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West Indies selector Roger Harper backs Darren Bravo to return to Test side

Harper said his target was to make the selection process as transparent as possible

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'I also feel angry at times' - MS Dhoni

The former India captain feels they can succeed in ICC tournaments provided they always think like a team

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Moeen Ali named icon, Trevor Bayliss coach of Abu Dhabi franchise at T10 league

They will be part of the new Abu Dhabi franchise when the tournaments starts on November 15

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‘Idiot’ Marsh punches wall, fractures finger

Australia coach Justin Langer called Mitchell Marsh an ‘idiot’ as the fracture will sideline him from the first Test against Pakistan in Brisbane starting November 21.

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Move aside club football, Mourinho wants to coach kids

The Special One believes that solidarity, hygiene, the perils of racism and other societal values are easier taught to children through what they love.

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Gus Logie named interim head coach of West Indies women

Logie takes over the role from former Barbados batsman Henderson Springer

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Vijay Hazare Trophy 2019 LIVE: Maharashtra faces Vidarbha, Delhi takes on Himachal

Catch live score and updates from the last leg of Vijay Hazare league matches in Vadodara, Shimoga, Dehradun and Kerala. Maharashtra faces Vidarbha while Delhi takes on Himachal.

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Hudson-Odoi supports England team stance on racist abuse

Callum Hudson-Odoi said it's right for England's players to consider walking off the pitch in light of Monday's unsavoury scenes in Bulgaria.

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Lionel Messi's debut anniversary – Barcelona great's finest goals across 15 years at Camp Nou

On the 15th anniversary of Lionel Messi's Barcelona debut, we look back on his finest goals for the Camp Nou club.

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Boxer Patrick Day dies from brain injuries sustained in Charles Conwell fight

US boxer Patrick Day has died of the serious head injuries suffered in his fight with Charles Conwell, promoter Lou DiBella has announced.

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He hasn't won a major for five years! - Koepka dismisses McIlroy rivalry talk

Rory McIlroy's lack of majors over the past five years means world number one Brooks Koepka does not view him as a rival.

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Khachanov flys the flag in Moscow after Medvedev withdrawal

Daniil Medvedev decided not to chase a seventh straight final due to fatigue but Karen Khachanov thrilled fans at the Kremlin Cup in Moscow.

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'Physically and mentally exhausted' Medvedev explains Moscow withdrawal

Anticipation was high over the prospect of Daniil Medvedev reaching a seventh straight final in Moscow but the world number four withdrew.

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Coco Gauff knocked out of Luxembourg Open in first round

Teenage sensation Coco Gauff failed to follow up on her maiden WTA win after crashing out in the first round 6-4, 6-0 to Anna Blinkova in Luxembourg.

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SCG dramas raise ICC eyebrows ahead of men's T20 World Cup

There is a short turnaround between the end of next year's rugby league season and Sydney's first match of the men's T20 World Cup

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Real Madrid confirms muscle bruising for injured Modric

Real Madrid provided an update on Luka Modric's fitness on Tuesday after he was injured in Croatia's draw with Wales.

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Italy matches record winning run but Mancini sees room for improvement

Italy matched its record of nine straight wins with a victory over Liechtenstein, but Roberto Mancini still sees room for improvement.

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Italy matches record winning run but Mancini sees room for improvement

Italy matched its record of nine straight wins with a victory over Liechtenstein, but Roberto Mancini still sees room for improvement.

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De Gea injured, likely to miss Manchester United vs Liverpool clash

Manchester United looks set to be without David de Gea for its crunch clash against Liverpool after he suffered an injury for Spain.

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Tonali compares himself to Pirlo and Gattuso after Italy debut

Sandro Tonali, 19, made his debut as Italy equalled a national team record with a 5-0 win over Liechtenstein.

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De Gea injured, likely to miss Manchester United vs Liverpool clash

Manchester United looks set to be without David de Gea for its crunch clash against Liverpool after he suffered an injury for Spain.

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WBBL previews: squad lists and players to watch

The first standalone WBBL begins on Friday. Here are how the teams stack up

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Italy stays perfect in Euro 2020 qualification with 5-0 win in Liechtenstein

Roberto Mancini's Italy made it eight wins from eight in Euro 2020 qualifying Group J as it claimed an emphatic win in Liechtenstein.

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Tonali compares himself to Pirlo and Gattuso after Italy debut

Sandro Tonali, 19, made his debut as Italy equalled a national team record with a 5-0 win over Liechtenstein.

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India vs Bangladesh Talking Points: Stimac's wait for first win at home continues

From a slow backline that struggled to settle in to Sahal Abdul Samad's sparks of brilliance, here are the talking points from India vs Bangladesh tie.

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Peru 1-1 Uruguay: Debutant Nunez rescues late draw for 10-man visitor

Martin Caceres was sent off in the first half but Darwin Nunez struck late as Uruguay drew with Peru in Lima.

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Koepka leads big guns in PGA Tour's Asian swing

The swing concludes at the WGC-HSBC Champions in Shanghai, which has seen its prize fund beefed up to $10.25 million, and the tournaments are a chance to rack up Fedex Cup points early in the season.

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