Rumour Has It: Real Madrid makes contact over Mane move

Having developed into one of the world's best attackers, Sadio Mane is reportedly being targeted by Real Madrid.

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Have to be selective about matches I play - Deepak Chahar

The fast bowler reckons that a surfeit of cricket played a part in the stress fracture he recently sustained

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Guardiola: Manchester City was best club of last decade

Manchester City was the best team of the last decade, according to manager Pep Guardiola.

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Tim Paine is 'almost our most important player' - Justin Langer

Australia's coach sees no reason why Paine won't remain Test captain until at least the end of this WTC cycle

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Indian football: Likely mainstays next decade

The young Indian footballers, who have debuted after 2015, have rubbed shoulders with some of the seasoned overseas campaigners and hold immense promise for the future.

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Somerville's SCG journey - tears in the car park to Test cricket

The tall offspinner has a strong chance of playing in the third Test, at the ground where it all began for him

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Chris Lynn and Chris Jordan are no-brainer picks

The fantasy league suggestions for the Brisbane Heat v Perth Scorchers game

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Diego Alonso appointed as manager of David Beckham’s Inter Miami

Inter Miami, which opens the season March 1 against Los Angeles FC, is owned by five people, including Beckham.

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If I was a Tottenham attacker, I'd be very frustrated - Mourinho

Tottenham head coach Jose Mourinho continues to bemoan the team's defensive errors, offering his sympathy to his Spurs strikers.

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Referee Bobby Madley reveals discriminatory 'joke' that led to Premier League sack

Bobby Madley, a Premier League referee until August 2018, has revealed the nature of his sacking and regret over a mocking video.

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Chelsea reports major loss after season out of Champions League

Chelsea's financial results for the year ended June 30, 2019, reflect a costly period of signings, sackings and no Champions League action.

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Pep Guardiola reveals how Man City can close the gap on Liverpool

The 2019-20 Premier League title race looks to be run, but Pep Guardiola still loves his "fantastic" Manchester City team.

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Arteta not surprised by 'willing' Ozil's energy

Mesut Ozil impressed in Arsenal's defeat to Chelsea on Sunday, but new head coach Mikel Arteta was not surprised.

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Guardiola on Cancelo links: Manchester City buys players for many years, not six months

Joao Cancelo has been linked with Valencia and Bayern Munich, but Pep Guardiola considers him a long-term Manchester City prospect.

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Transfers key as Lampard hopes for 2020-21 Chelsea title bid

Chelsea will have to buy well if it is to quickly close the gap to Liverpool, says Frank Lampard.

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Suarez confident of Barcelona contract extension

Media reports had suggested Barcelona is keen to replace Luis Suarez, but he seems prepared to stay for a few more years.

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Klopp and Liverpool have 'immense' desire to keep winning trophies

There is no danger of Liverpool slowing as it hurtles towards the Premier League title, with Jurgen Klopp greedy for further success.

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Kohli, Rohit, Bumrah, de Villiers and Perry make it to our XIs of 2010s

ESPNcricinfo staffers pick their Test, ODI, T20 and women's XIs of the past decade

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Hodgson: Zaha not for sale but Palace will consider bids

Wilfried Zaha continues to be linked with moves away from Crystal Palace, who, Roy Hodgson says, are not actively looking for a sale.

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Ancelotti's teams always beat mine, says Guardiola

Pep Guardiola said David Silva and John Stones were fit for Manchester City's clash against Carlo Ancelotti's Everton.

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Rumour Has It: Benzema to sign Madrid deal as Man Utd eye Calvert-Lewin & Arsenal star nears exit

With January approaching, Real Madrid look to be keeping faith with an existing star, as Karim Benzema reportedly nears a contract renewal.

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NBA: Giannis Antetokounmpo believes Bucks can improve despite 30th win

The Milwaukee Bucks continue to lead the way in the NBA, but reigning MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo said the league leader can still improve despite 30th win.

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NBA Wrap: Giannis posts double-double on Bucks return, Wizards stuns Heat

Reigning MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo and Milwaukee Bucks proved to be good for Chicago Bulls, while Washington Wizards stunned Miami Heat on Tuesday.

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NBA Wrap: Giannis posts double-double on Bucks return, Wizards stuns Heat

Reigning MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo and Milwaukee Bucks proved to be good for Chicago Bulls, while Washington Wizards stunned Miami Heat on Tuesday.

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Sharapova accepts Brisbane wildcard, says ' a lot of fire' still left in her

Maria Sharapova will open her 2020 campaign in Brisbane after being awarded a wildcard by organisers to prepare for the Australian Open later in January.

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Koneru Humpy finishes 12th in Blitz competition

Humpy, who had claimed the World Women’s Rapid Chess Championship title on Saturday, was placed second after the opening day of the blitz competition.

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WADA better positioned to wipe out drug cheats, chief says

Outgoing WADA President Craig Reedie cited Russia as an example of the anti-doping organisation having the tools to clean up sport.

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Indian Squash Federation restricts entry for British Junior Open

Considering British Junior Open is a prestigious tournament, the SRFI believed it was time participation from the country should be restricted to the best performers of the year.

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Jess Duffin to become first elite player to avail CA's new parental leave policy

In the last WBBL, Duffin scored 544 runs for the Melbourne Renegades

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Maradona suggested Pochettino for Boca Juniors but club brings back Russo

Miguel Angel Russo, 63, will lead Boca Juniors for a second time, having guided the Argentine powerhouse to Copa Libertadores glory in 2007.

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Maradona suggested Pochettino for Boca Juniors but club brings back Russo

Miguel Angel Russo, 63, will lead Boca Juniors for a second time, having guided the Argentine powerhouse to Copa Libertadores glory in 2007.

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Ibrahimovic set for AC Milan presentation on January 3

The 38-year-old Zlatan Ibrahimovic will undergo his medical on Thursday, January 2 and will hold his AC Milan first press conference the following day.

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Premier League New Year 2020 preview: all eyes on relegation dogfight

The New Year fixtures this season will see teams fighting to evade relegation and adjusting to a change in management styles.

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The Buzz: R Ashwin lays down warning to all non-strikers

All the bantz, the jousts, and little bit of eavesdropping from the social media playground and beyond

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Rooney set to make Derby County debut against Barnsley

Wayne Rooney, 34, joined Derby as a player-coach from MLS side DC United but has been ineligible to play for his new side until January.

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Pep and City's target Champions League not PL title, says Xavi

Manchester City is 14 points behind unbeaten Premier League leader Liverpool as its hopes of a three-peat fade.

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Luka Jovic to return to Serbia squad for Euro 2020 play-offs

The Real Madrid striker was released from international duty in September citing an injury, only to then feature for his club in LaLiga four days later.

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Trevor Penney named West Indies assistant coach in white-ball cricket

Given two-year contract to work on the team's fielding

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Fantasy Picks: Adelaide Oval is full of runs, bank on the top-order batsmen

Fantasy league suggestions for the Adelaide Strikers v Sydney Thunder game

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Moreno keen to leave Luis Enrique fallout behind after landing Monaco job

Robert Moreno was accused of being "disloyal" by Luis Enrique but the former Spain boss is keen to move on after taking up a role with Monaco.

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Derby County 2-1 Charlton Athletic: Knight scores brace ahead of Rooney debut

Player-coach Wayne Rooney watched on ahead of his Derby County debut as 18-year-old Jason Knight scored twice in a 2-1 win over Charlton Athletic.

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Moyes vows to 'make it impossible' for West Ham not to extend his deal

West Ham unveiled David Moyes as their new boss on Monday and the Scotsman has targeted a long-term stay at the London Stadium.

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Vidal would take Inter up a level, says Zanetti

Javier Zanetti thinks signing Arturo Vidal in January would provide Inter with a significant boost.

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No team of Boucher and Smith's will lie down

South Africa's new coach emphasised the importance of clarity, and you saw that in the performance against England in Centurion

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Sport in 2019: Top 15 iconic moments in pictures

From England's maiden ICC Cricket World Cup title to Lionel Messi and Megan Rapinoe being adjudged 'The Best' at the FIFA Awards ceremony, here are the top highlights from the world of sports in 2019.

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Nishikori pulls out of Australian Open and ATP Cup

An elbow injury has forced four-time Australian Open quarterfinalist Kei Nishikori to skip the first Grand Slam of 2020.

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Kane Williamson's resolve tested in heat of Australian battle

The home side have again been able to keep the opposition low on runs and under pressure

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Sport in 2019: Top 15 iconic moments in pictures

From England's maiden ICC Cricket World Cup title to Lionel Messi and Megan Rapinoe being adjudged 'The Best' at the FIFA Awards ceremony, here are the top highlights from the world of sports in 2019.

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Sport in 2019: Top 15 iconic moments in pictures

From England's maiden ICC Cricket World Cup title to Lionel Messi and Megan Rapinoe being adjudged 'The Best' at the FIFA Awards ceremony, here are the top highlights from the world of sports in 2019.

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Sport in 2019: Top 15 iconic moments in pictures

From England's maiden ICC Cricket World Cup title to Lionel Messi and Megan Rapinoe being adjudged 'The Best' at the FIFA Awards ceremony, here are the top highlights from the world of sports in 2019.

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Sport in 2019: Top 15 iconic moments in pictures

From England's maiden ICC Cricket World Cup title to Lionel Messi and Megan Rapinoe being adjudged 'The Best' at the FIFA Awards ceremony, here are the top highlights from the world of sports in 2019.

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Back the Stars bowlers, even against D'Arcy Short

The fantasy league suggestions for the Hobart Hurricanes v Melbourne Stars match

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Weekly Digest (Dec 23-29): From Shoaib Akhtar's comment on Danish Kaneria to Russia's WADA ban appeal

A round-up of all that happened in the world of sport over the last week.

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Weekly Digest (Dec 23-29): From Shoaib Akhtar's comment on Danish Kaneria to Russia's WADA ban appeal

A round-up of all that happened in the world of sport over the last week.

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ISL 2019: Mumbai City beats Hyderabad to bag first home win - Talking Points

Mumbai City FC bagged its first home win of the season after Modou Sougou scored a brace to help his team beat Hyderabad FC 2-1 in Mumbai on Sunday.

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Van Dijk says Liverpool 'can still improve' despite Premier League dominance

Liverpool has won 18 of its 19 Premier League games this season, but Virgil van Dijk insists the European champion can still get better.

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Guardiola breaks Mourinho record with 100th Premier League win

After Manchester City's 2-0 win over Sheffield United on Sunday, Pep Guardiola has reached 100 Premier League victories in record time.

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West Ham re-appoints David Moyes on 18-month deal

Struggling West Ham has again turned to David Moyes, who guided the club to Premier League safety in the 2017-18 season.

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Courtois: There is a lot less debate since Navas left Real Madrid

Thibaut Courtois insisted there was never any issue between himself and his former Real Madrid team-mate Keylor Navas.

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Ronaldo revels in sixth Dubai Globe Soccer Awards win

Lionel Messi may have won the Ballon d'Or, but Cristiano Ronaldo was rewarded for a fine year by winning at the Dubai Globe Soccer Awards.

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Guardiola: Every weekend VAR is a big mess

Despite his team benefitting from a marginal VAR decision against Sheffield United, Pep Guardiola is not happy with the technology.

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Aguero, De Bruyne shine as Manchester City beats Sheffield United

A contentious goal from Sergio Aguero and a clinical finish from Kevin De Bruyne got Manchester City over the line against Sheffield United.

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Haaland to Dortmund: The teenage striker's biggest achievements to date

Erling Haaland has burst on to the scene in 2019. We look at the striker's best achievements so far after he signed for Borussia Dortmund.

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Weekly Digest (Dec 23-29): From Shoaib Akhtar's comment on Danish Kaneria to Russia's WADA ban appeal

A round-up of all that happened in the world of sport over the last week.

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Weekly Digest (Dec 23-29): From Shoaib Akhtar's comment on Danish Kaneria to Russia's WADA ban appeal

A round-up of all that happened in the world of sport over the last week.

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Nathan Lyon slaps down Shane Warne, wants tandem with Mitchell Swepson

The offspinner is excited by the potential of forming a twin spin attack at the SCG

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ISL 2019-20: Six matches rescheduled

The match between NorthEast United and Chennaiyin, which was postponed due to Citizenship Amendment Bill (CAB) protests in Guwahati, will now be played on February 25.

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Koneru Humpy wins World Rapid Chess title

The winner of Women's World Rapid Championship was decided in a playoff that ended with India's Koneru Humpy beating Lei Tingjie in the Armageddon.

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Solskjaer: Grinding out results important for Man Utd

Anthony Martial scored in the 44th minute against Burnley but Manchester United faced some nervous moments before winning 2-0 at Turf Moor.

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'Very happy' Siddle selfless even in retirement

"All I wanted to do was try hard for the team and do what I could to help the team win. I've given it my all"

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Lampard: I'll always respect David Luiz

Though David Luiz was sold to Arsenal shortly after his arrival, Frank Lampard stressed he respects the defender from his time at Chelsea.

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Soriano backs Guardiola to see out Man City contract

Manchester City chief executive Ferran Soriano is confident Pep Guardiola will remain at the Etihad Stadium amid reports he could leave.

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ISL 2019-20: Kerala Blasters 1-1 NorthEast United - Talking Points

Kerala Blasters was held to a 1-1 draw after Asamoah Gyan's controversial penalty cancelled out Bartholomew Ogbeche's first half spot kick on Saturday.

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Mourinho hails Ndombele's performance in Spurs draw

Jose Mourinho was pleased with Tanguy Ndombele's performance in Tottenham's 2-2 draw at Norwich City on Saturday.

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Arteta convinced Pepe will reach highest level for Arsenal... if he is 'willing'

Nicolas Pepe has endured a difficult start to life at Arsenal, but Mikel Arteta has faith in his ability.

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Solskajer explains Pogba's absence, shares update on McTominay

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer explained Paul Pogba's absence and provided an update on Scott McTominay.

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Struggling West Ham sack Pellegrini

West Ham are in the hunt for a new manager after Manuel Pellegrini was relieved of his duties.

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Australian Open: Andy Murray out due to injury

Three-time grand slam champion Andy Murray will not play in the first grand slam of 2020.

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Australia's Siddle retires from international cricket

Australia paceman Peter Siddle, 35, announced his international retirement in Melbourne, bringing the curtains down on an 11-year career.

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Mourinho: Tottenham making too many individual mistakes

Tottenham conceded two more goals away at Norwich City in Saturday's draw and Jose Mourinho said they must cut out the errors.

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Man City must adapt to get back on top - Guardiola

Manchester City enjoyed great success in the 2010s, but Pep Guardiola knows it has to change to maintain its levels.

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EPL review: West Ham sacks Pellegrini after Leicester defeat, Man Utd up to fifth

A 2-1 home loss to Leicester City proved to be Manuel Pellegrini's last game in charge of West Ham, while Manchester United beat Burnley.

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Struggling West Ham sacks Manuel Pellegrini

West Ham is in the hunt for a new manager after Manuel Pellegrini was relieved of his duties following the 2-1 defeat to Leicester City.

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Burnley 0-2 Man Utd: Martial and Rashford send Solskjaer's men fifth

Manchester United kept its first clean sheet in 15 Premier League matches as it beat Burnley 2-0 at Turf Moor to move up to fifth on the table.

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Premier League Review: 10-man Watford cruises against Villa, Ancelotti continues winning start

Everton continued its winning start under Carlo Ancelotti by beating Newcastle United, while Watford boosted its survival hopes.

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Alexander-Arnold vows to stay at Liverpool and become a club legend

Trent Alexander-Arnold has become a regular since emerging through Liverpool's academy ranks and has insisted he has no reason to leave.

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Henderson is fit to face Wolves, says Klopp

Jordan Henderson suffered a kick on the shin in Liverpool's 4-0 win at Leicester City but is fit to face Wolves, according to Jurgen Klopp.

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Guardiola best coach in world, but Zidane's record speaks for itself - Soriano

Manchester City chief Ferran Soriano believes there is no better coach than Pep Guardiola, but has spoken of his admiration for Zinedine Zidane.

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James Pattinson leaves New Zealand's hopes in tatters

Kane Williamson fell for a duck as New Zealand's top order was blown away

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Mary Kom: Prove yourself in the ring, not outside

Six time world champion Mary Kom beat Nikhat Zareen in the selection trials to confirm her India representation in the 51 kg category for the Tokyo Olympic qualifiers.

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Wan-Bissaka: No Man Utd player gets past me in training

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's Manchester United players are left "frustrated" by their futile attempts to go past Aaron Wan-Bissaka in training.

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Arteta wants Arsenal to gain momentum by beating Chelsea

Beating Chelsea on Sunday would provide Arsenal's season with the kick-start it needs, according to Mikel Arteta.

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Boult to miss final Test in Australia due to fractured finger

Trent Boult fractured his finger while batting on day three of the Boxing Day Test and will miss New Zealand's third Test against Australia.

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Trent Boult out of SCG Test after fracturing hand

He was hit on the gloves by Mitchell Starc during New Zealand's first innings at MCG

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ISL 2019-20: Odisha FC 2-1 Jamshedpur FC - Talking points

While the Odisha FC managed a 2-1 win over Jamshedpur in its first home game in the Kalinga Stadium, questions about its porous defense remain unanswered.

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Injured Aiden Markram ruled out of England Tests

He is scheduled for surgery early next week and will miss at least eight weeks of play.

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Weightlifter Seema receives four-year ban for doping

Seema was handed a four year ban after a sample collected the during the Women National Weightlifting Championship showed prohibited substances.

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Title race all but over as City fails to respond to Liverpool statement

Liverpool delivered a statement win at Leicester City, and 24 hours later Manchester City failed to produce the desired response.

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England ICC World Cup winners receive honours, Clive Lloyd knighted

Four members of the ICC Cricket World Cup-winning England cricket team are to receive top honours, while West Indies great Clive Lloyd will be knighted.

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Bernardo Silva accepts Manchester City in 'really bad situation'

Manchester City blew a two-goal lead at Wolves, with Bernardo Silva accepting the gap to Liverpool is worse than anyone could have expected.

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Guardiola claims City 'won't be in Europe' if it prioritises cup competitions

Manchester City blew a two-goal lead at Wolves on Friday, but Pep Guardiola will not give up in the Premier League.

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Wolves fight back to beat Manchester City 3-2

Wolves secured a remarkable 3-2 win over Manchester City as they came back from 2-0 down in a dramatic finish at Molineux.

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Nuno hails 'relentless' Wolves after Man City victory

Nuno Espirito Santo was proud of Wolves after their thrilling victory over Manchester City.

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Ferguson and Morris should be safe picks

Our fantasy cricket suggestions for the Sydney derby

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Liverpool has learned from last season's 'mistake', says Mane

Liverpool has "learned a lot from" last season, according to star attacker Sadio Mane.

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Fein signs contract extension with Bayern until 2023

Bayern Munich is convinced of Adrian Fein's potential so have agreed a contract extension until 2023 with the 20-year-old midfielder.

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Pogba hopes to combat racism with new wristband initiative

Paul Pogba is one of a number of players to have been subjected to racist abuse this year and the Manchester United star has decided to act.

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Pedro would 'drop everything' for Barcelona return

Pedro reiterated he would like to return to Barcelona having missed out on a chance to move in pre-season.

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McCullum counsels Williamson amid New Zealand struggles

"I just tried to remind him to play for that young boy who fell in love with the game way back in the early days"

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South Africa vs England: Archer involved in no-ball controversy

England's Jofra Archer was no-balled and warned for a high no-ball but escaped sanction for a second high delivery on the second day of the first Test vs South Africa.

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Denly: England batsmen need to step up

England suffered yet another batting collapse on day two of the first Test against South Africa, much to the frustration of Joe Denly.

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Cummins leads the way as New Zealand left in tatters

James Pattinson and Mitchell Starc also struck with only Tom Latham able to stand firm

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Gopichand blasts international scheduling, puts focus on a calendar for athletes

With Tokyo Olympics next year, Pullela Gopichand is on the job with the specific intent of producing an Olympic champion in the Tokyo edition, next year.

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Rumour Has It: PSG offers Mbappe €32m in yearly wages amid Madrid links

Paris Saint-Germain is desperate to keep Kylian Mbappe as it reportedly works on a new contract for the Real Madrid target.

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NBA wrap: Mavericks edges Spurs; Thunder loses to Memphis

Returning from an ankle injury, Luka Doncic again led Dallas Mavericks in the NBA.

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Liverpool will be hard to stop in Premier League, says Rodgers

Liverpool will be hard to stop in the Premier League, according to Brendan Rodgers.

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Lionel Messi reveals the secret of his set-piece success

Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi has improved his free-kick strike rate substantially this season, and it all comes down to hard work.

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Arteta impressed by Arsenal's 'desire' in draw at Bournemouth

Mikel Arteta took charge of Arsenal for the first time and praised his team's efforts in the Premier League draw at Bournemouth.

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Xhaka has agreement to join Hertha Berlin, says agent

Despite starting in Mikel Arteta's first game in charge, Granit Xhaka has told Arsenal he wants to join Hertha Berlin in the January window.

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De Ligt eyeing 'long' stay at Juventus

After signing a five-year deal when he arrived in July from Ajax Amsterdam, Matthijs de Ligt wants a long stay at Juventus.

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Alexander-Arnold hails Leicester win as Liverpool's best performance this season

Liverpool's 4-0 demolition of Leicester City was its finest display of the campaign, according to Trent Alexander-Arnold.

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Title race? Liverpool confirm one-team procession with Leicester destruction

Inspired by the exceptional Trent Alexander-Arnold, Liverpool squeezed any remaining life out of the title race by demolishing Leicester.

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Frank Lampard: You need a form of consistency to come in the top four

A 2-0 home loss to Southampton left Frank Lampard admitting Chelsea needs to find consistency if it is to finish in the top four.

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Mourinho: Festive schedule against every rule of physiology, biology, biochemistry

Tottenham has a short turnaround for its trip to Norwich City, with Jose Mourinho far from happy with the Premier League fixture list.

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The referee had to make himself a hero - Schmeichel rues penalty call as Liverpool thrashes Leicester

Leicester City was well beaten 4-0 by Liverpool, but Kasper Schmeichel felt the decision to award the Reds a penalty was crucial.

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Guardiola hails ‘irreplaceable’ Aguero

Aguero's likely departure for Argentina will leave City boss Guardiola with the thankless task of replacing a man who has scored 244 times for his club.

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ISL 2019-20: FC Goa 4-3 Chennaiyin FC - Talking points

FC Goa held on by the thread to edge out Chennaiyin FC 4-3 in a thrilling game at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Thursday.

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Zlatan Ibrahimovic set to return to AC Milan in Serie A

Sweden star Zlatan Ibrahimovic has reached an agreement to join AC Milan on an initial six-month contract, according to multiple reports in Italy on Thursday.

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Chennaiyin FC co-owner Dani: Standard of refereeing getting poorer with each game

Chennaiyin FC had a penalty appeal turned down as early as the third minute when Andre Schembri was brought down inside the box by FC Goa’s Ahmed Jahouh.

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Live Report - Quaid-e-Azam Trophy, final

ESPNcricinfo's live updates on the final of the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy

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Liverpool thumps Leicester City to open up 13-point Premier League lead

Liverpool tightened its grip on the Premier League title race with a dominant 4-0 thrashing of second-placed Leicester to open up a 13-point lead at the top of the table.

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Evergreen Joaquin signs contract extension with Betis

Real Betis captain Joaquin will continue his association with the club beyond the 2019-20 season after signing a contract extension.

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Fantasy picks: Maxwell's your man in Stars v Strikers

Our fantasy league suggestions for the BBL game between Melbourne Stars and Adelaide Strikers

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Neil Wagner bounces out Steve Smith again but Australia on top

Travis Head and Tim Paine maintained Australia's strong position

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Need to grow cricket outside of India - Cricket Australia chief

Kevin Roberts also said that New Zealand would not have to wait another 32 years to play a Boxing Day Test in Melbourne

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Central Districts v Wellington

Central Districts v Wellington

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Tottenham will never be the kings of the market - Mourinho relaxed over January transfer plans

Tottenham Hotspur boss Jose Mourinho has reiterated he is happy with his squad ahead of the January transfer window despite defensive concerns.

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Lampard: Chelsea in talks with 'low-maintenance' Willian over new deal

Willian is due to be out of contract at the end of the season but Chelsea boss Frank Lampard is eager to keep hold of the forward.

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'Is that what happened?': Smith blocks out boos in MCG test

Steve Smith received mixed reaction at the MCG when he walked out to bat in the first day of the Boxing Day Test against New Zealand.

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Rumour Has It: Manchester United fears Erling Haaland signing could prompt Paul Pogba exit

Manchester United may reportedly be forced to pick between two players ahead of the January transfer window.

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I-League: Chennai City goes down to Real Kashmir

Syed Suhail Pasha's second half goal halved the deficit for the champion but Real Kashmir held on to its lead for its first win of the I-League season.

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Boxing Day Test: Steve Smith eyes century as Australia takes control against New Zealand

Steve Smith struck an unbeaten 77 on Thursday to put Australia in charge after the opening day of the second Test against New Zealand.

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South Africa Under-19s v India Under-19s

South Africa Under-19s v India Under-19s

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New Zealand merit more MCG invites after record crowd

NZ drew the MCG's biggest non-Ashes Boxing Day crowd in cricket's professional era

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BBL newsfile: Melbourne Stars leave out BBL star Haris Rauf

The latest news and snippets from the Big Bash

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Live Report - South Africa v England

All the best stats, graphics and chat from the Centurion Test with ESPNcricinfo's live blog

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NBA wrap: Clippers beats Lakers in Christmas clash, Giannis' Bucks losses to 76ers

Los Angeles Clippers beat Los Angeles Lakers for the second time this season, while Philadelphia 76ers had a good Christmas.

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ISL 2019-20: ATK registers first-ever win over Bengaluru - Talking Points

ATK registered its first-ever victory over Bengaluru FC in ISL as David Williams' goal proved to be the difference between the two sides.

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Lingard blames complacency for Man Utd woes against mid-table teams

Jesse Lingard questioned Manchester United's mindset ahead of the Boxing Day showdown with Newcastle United.

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Mikel Arteta wanted to sign Granit Xhaka at Manchester City in 2016

Mikel Arteta has no intention of parting with Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka, who has been linked to Bundesliga outfit Hertha Berlin.

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Fantasy Picks: Lead with Mitch Marsh, but don't leave out Livingstone and Jordan

Our fantasy league suggestions for the BBL game between Perth Scorchers and Sydney Sixers

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LIVE: Ranji Trophy, Round 3: Bad light stops play in Kolkata

The second day's play in Mumbai and Rajkot will start late by two hours (11.30am) due to solar eclipse. In Mysuru, the contest will begin at 11.15am.

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Jurgen Klopp criticises Premier League's Christmas schedule

Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool has avoided having to play two games in 48 hours this week, but some of its rivals have not been so fortunate.

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AUS vs NZ: Australia adds debutant spinner Swepson for third Test

Australian Mitchell Swepson, 26, is in the frame to make his Test bow at the SCG on January 3.

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AIFF invites clubs for Futsal Club Championship next year

The inaugural edition of Futsal Club Championship, organised by the All India Football Federation, is likely to be held in July or August next year.

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Legspinner Mitchell Swepson called up for SCG Test

Australia have given themselves the option of playing a second spinner in Sydney

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I-League: Real Kashmir hosts Chennai City in first home challenge

Real Kashmir has played only two matches this season, both ending in draws away from home against Quess East Bengal and Tiddim Road Athletic Union (TRAU).

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England boss Southgate would be 'disappointed' not to be linked to Premier League jobs

England boss Gareth Southgate opened up on links to Premier League jobs and the fall out from Raheem Sterling and Joe Gomez's bust-up.

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India may host Commonwealth Shooting Championships in 2022

Medals awarded at this proposed event will be accorded equal protocol won by a competing nation at the main event to be held later in Birmingham.

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Naseem Shah caught in tug-of-war between Pakistan's senior and Under-19 teams

Dates of the Under-19 World Cup clash with Pakistan's yet-to-be-confirmed Test series against Bangladesh

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Ganguly keeps protocol aside, asks Bumrah to skip Ranji Trophy game

Reports have emerged that Jasprit Bumrah has been asked to stay away from playing for Gujarat in Ranji Trophy and focus on white-ball cricket.

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Ganguly keeps protocol aside, asks Bumrah to skip Ranji Trophy game

Reports have emerged that Jasprit Bumrah has been asked to stay away from playing for Gujarat in Ranji Trophy and focus on white-ball cricket.

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Rumour Has It: Emery could make Monaco move as Jardim struggles

Unai Emery has been out of work only a matter of weeks but already the former Arsenal boss is being linked with jobs - Monaco the latest.

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Boxing Day: Vardy dilemma for Leicester as champion-elect Liverpool lies in wait

Leicester City faces runaway Premier League leader Liverpool on Boxing Day knowing its own title hopes are very much in the balance.

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Indian archery in 2019: No end to archers’ misery as AAI suspension overshadows stellar show

The biggest blow to Indian archery came when World Archery suspended the national federation after two warring groups conducted parallel elections.

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Bruised England look to improve touring record against battered South Africa

If South Africa continue their recent trend of producing lively surfaces for Test cricket, England will believe they have a fighting chance

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Tim Southee: Playing in a Boxing Day Test at MCG special

New Zealand seamer Tim Southee says the importance of the occasion is not lost on anyone in the squad, with the Blackcaps trailing Australia 1-0.

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England get Ben Stokes boost, but might lose Ollie Pope for Boxing Day Test

Allrounder set to return to training following positive updates on his father's health

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ISL 2019-20: Finally, football comes home for Odisha FC

Odisha FC has not exactly fired in ISL with nine points in nine matches, but at the half-way stage, there is plenty to look forward to as the team finally comes home.

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Premier League upsets on Boxing Day

Premier League matches on Boxing Day have tended to produce shock results, with Manchester United, City, Chelsea, Arsenal all having lost to a lesser rival.

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McIlroy targets return to major glory in 2020 after tour triumphs

Rory McIlroy ends 2019 with a soaring bank balance but his wait for a fifth major goes on, and he hopes 2020 will bring further reward.

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Russia plans to compete in Tokyo Olympics under national flag despite ban

The World Anti-Doping Agency on December 10 banned Russia for four years from major global events, including the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and the 2022 World Cup.

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Boxing Day Test: Marnus Labuschagne can make history in Melbourne

Australia batsman Marnus Labuschagne is looking to make a century in a fourth consecutive Test.

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Dawid Malan scores 54-ball ton, Andre Russell picks a four-for, Mehedi Hasan Rana tops wicket charts

The Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium pitch in Chattogram helped out the BPL's dull start by producing excellent pitches

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Fear the Deer – Milwaukee Bucks' Merry Christmas

Led by reigning MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks tops the NBA standings on Christmas Day, ahead of Los Angeles Lakers.

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Live Report - Ranji Trophy 2019-20

All the live updates, records and chatter from the latest round of the Ranji Trophy

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Australians' IPL deal 'hopefully a win-win for everyone' - Justin Langer

He hopes it will have mutual benefits that extend to Australia's push for their first T20 World Cup title next year and the following tournament in India

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Ranji Trophy Live Score, Round 3: Mayank Agarwal returns for Karnataka; TN bats first

Get the Ranji Trophy live score, updates and commentary from the third round of Ranji Trophy 2019-20 season, with Shikhar Dhawan and Ishant Sharma among the Indian players in action.

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Mario Mandzukic leaves Juventus to join Qatar's Al-Duhail

After falling out of favour at Juventus following the arrival of Maurizio Sarri, forward Mario Mandzukic has moved to Qatar.

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Willian wants more action in fight against racism after alleged Rudiger abuse

After Antonio Rudiger was allegedly abused at Tottenham, Willian wants governing bodies to do more to combat the issue of racism in football.

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Australia to look to sew up series as New Zealand get ready for defining MCG Test

The pitch is likely to start with plenty of live grass but there remains uncertainty as to how it will play

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NBA wrap: Pacers silences Raptors in OT, 76ers tops Pistons

Aaron Holiday's double-double helped Indiana Pacers past the Toronto Raptors 120-115 on Monday.

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Flexible Australia open to fielding five frontline bowlers if MCG pitch is flat

A flat-looking MCG surface on Boxing Day could hand a Test debut to Michael Neser

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PBL 5: BAI seeks SDAT's permission to host league games in Chennai

Badminton Association of India has written to Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu asking permission to host the opening ceremony and league matches in Chennai.

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Ranji Trophy newsfile: Injury crisis for Tamil Nadu

All the latest news updates for the 2019-20 Ranji Trophy season

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Kohli, Dhoni named captains of Test and ODI team of the decade by Cricket Australia

Kohli, who averages more than 50 in all formats, is also third in the list of leading run-scorers of all time with 21,444 runs, behind Ponting and Tendulkar.

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Serena Williams, Caroline Wozniacki to play doubles together for the first time

Serena Williams and Caroline Wozniacki will play doubles together for the first time at the WTA Tour’s ASB Classic in Auckland.

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Langer clears Warner for Boxing Day Test

Justin Langer allayed concerns over David Warner as Australia prepares for the second Test against the Black Caps at the MCG.

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Pakistan pace sensation Naseem Shah grows from cub to lion

Pakistan's Naseem Shah may just be a teenager but on Monday, he became the youngest fast bowler to take a Test five-wicket haul.

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Rashford can do much, much more, says Man Utd team-mate Matic

Marcus Rashford is a long way from reaching his potential, according to Manchester United team-mate Nemanja Matic.

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Erling Haaland transfer: Not easy to compete with Manchester United, Juventus, Dortmund, says Leipzig

Oliver Mintzlaff discussed RB Leipzig's interest in Salzburg striker Erling Haaland.

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Charles Leclerc: The Ferrari youngster with history in his sights

Ferrari has signed Charles Leclerc to a new long-term contract after an impressive debut season with the team, as the numbers show.

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Australian Open: Record $71 million in prize money for 2020 edition

Players beaten in the earlier rounds of the Australian Open will receive more money this year -- nearly a 20 percent hike.

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Tebas re-elected as LaLiga president

LaLiga will be run by Javier Tebas until the end of 2023 after his re-election was ratified on Monday.

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Andres Iniesta in talks with Argentina club Estudiantes

Andres Iniesta has been linked with a reunion with former Barcelona team-mate Javier Mascherano at Estudiantes in Argentina.

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Jose Mourinho: VAR is killing football

Jose Mourinho criticised the technology after Son Heung-min's dismissal for kicking out at Antonio Rudiger during the Tottenham Hotspur's match against Chelsea.

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Premier League backs Spurs and Chelsea amid Rudiger, Son racism claims

The Premier League wants "appropriate action" to be taken against anyone found guilty of racist abuse in Tottenham's game with Chelsea.

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Tottenham uses lip-readers to investigate racist abuse against Rudiger

Tottenham insist they are "exhaustively investigating" Antonio Rudiger's claims of racial abuse, including employing lip-readers.

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Guardiola not thinking about a new Man City contract

Talk of a new contract at Manchester City has come far too early for Pep Guardiola's liking as the Catalan's deal expires at the end of next season.

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Ozil available for Arteta's first match in charge of Arsenal

Mesut Ozil has recovered from a foot injury and will be available for Mikel Arteta's first game in charge of Arsenal, away to to Bournemouth.

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Mbappe adds Olympic appearance to packed 2020 wish list

Kylian Mbappe had already dropped an Olympic hint when he responded to the French team's qualification in June with a “TOKYO 2020” tweet.

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Liverpool vs Everton: Ancelotti relishing FA Cup clash with Merseyside rival

Everton's record against Liverpool is torrid, but Carlo Ancelotti, ahead of FA Cup, says it is not impossible for the Toffees to compete with its rival.

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Arteta offers Arsenal squad 'clean slate' as Ljungberg remains on staff

As he prepares for his first match in charge, new Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta will offer a fresh start to all of the first-team squad.

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UK government urges football to intensify anti-racism efforts

Chelsea's 2-0 win away at Spurs in the Premier League on Sunday saw a halt of play when Antonio Rudiger complained of hearing monkey noises from spectators.

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Naseem Shah takes five as Pakistan clinch series

Sri Lanka lost their remaining three wickets without adding a run on the fifth morning

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Please get some basic education – Rudiger sends message to racists

Antonio Rudiger said "no to racism" and called on culprits to "get some basic education" after Chelsea's 2-0 win at Tottenham.

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Five things: Talking points from Premier League weekend

Frank Lampard enjoyed a memorable win over his former Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho, while Manchester United again succumbed to one of the Premier League's lesser lights.

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Guardiola wants more from fans when Man City struggles

Manchester City's fans are "incredible" when their team play well but that has not always been the case for Pep Guardiola's men this season.

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De Bruyne tells Man City to keep believing in Pep's playing style

Manchester City can keep its fans happy by upholding Pep Guardiola's playing style, according to attacking midfielder Kevin De Bruyne.

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Neville urges players to walk off if racially abused after Rudiger incident

A fan was seen directing a 'monkey gesture' at German and Chelsea defender Rudiger in the Premier League game at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

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Jurgen Klopp: Top French players too expensive for Liverpool

Jurgen Klopp said Liverpool would like having a French player in the team but added that some of the top France internationals are too expensive.

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Ronaldo, Dybala, Higuain attack not to blame for Supercoppa defeat - Sarri

Cristiano Ronaldo, Paulo Dybala and Gonzalo Higuain were not to blame for Juventus losing the Supercoppa Italiana final, says their coach.

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Steph Curry injury: Steve Kerr provides update on Golden State Warriors star

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry is recovering from a broken left hand.

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LeBron James ruled out of LA Lakers' clash with Denver Nuggets

A muscle strain will sideline LeBron James as the Los Angeles Lakers and Denver Nuggets meet on Sunday.

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CA plans for Sydney Test to be hit by bushfire smoke

"We have concerns when the smoke is around because it is a challenge on those two metrics: visibility and breathing," CA's head of cricket operations said

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ISL 2019: Goa beats Odisha to lead points table - Talking points

Ferran Corominas scored twice against Odisha FC to take FC Goa to the top of the Indian Super League points table. Here are the talking points from the game.

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Tottenham pledges 'strongest possible action' as fans are accused of racism

After Antonio Rudiger was the victim of alleged racist abuse during Tottenham Hotspur's game against Chelsea, Spurs pledged to take action.

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Lampard backs Rudiger against Mourinho claims

Jose Mourinho felt Antonio Rudiger was culpable for Son Heung-min's red card in Chelsea's win over Spurs. Frank Lampard saw it differently.

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Azpilicueta on Rudiger incident: Racism an issue not only in football but in life

After Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger reported racist abuse at Tottenham on Sunday, Cesar Azpilicueta called for "the eradication of the problem".

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Lampard confirms Rudiger and Azpilicueta are taking up alleged racist incident with officials

Antonio Rudiger alleges he was targeted with racist abuse during Sunday's 2-0 win at Tottenham and it has been raised with officials.

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Correa change by Simeone helps Atletico continue upward curve

Substitute Angel Correa scored one and set up the other as Atletico Madrid won 2-1 at Real Betis, much to the delight of Diego Simeone.

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Solskjaer slams United for testimonial-like performance

Manchester United lost at Watford on Sunday and manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was angered by his team's slow tempo in the first half.

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Real Madrid 0-0 Athletic Bilbao: Back-to-back blanks for Los Blancos

Toni Kroos and Nacho hit the crossbar before Luka Jovic hit the post in a frustrating 0-0 draw for Real Madrid against Athletic Bilbao.

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Man Utd can't explain struggles as favourite, says Maguire

Manchester United again dropped points to a team in the bottom half of the table on Sunday, much to centre-back Harry Maguire's frustration.

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Aston Villa confirms broken ankle for Scotland star John McGinn

Aston Villa and Scotland are reportedly set to be without John McGinn for three months after he sustained an ankle fracture.

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Fantasy Picks: Rashid Khan, Ashton Turner could swing your fortunes

Our fantasy picks for the BBL match between Adelaide Strikers and Perth Scorchers

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Kohli says ‘younger people’ will need to step up in the near future

Indian captain Virat Kohli deemed 2019 as a beautiful year barring the 2019 World Cup semifinal loss to New Zealand.

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India’s para-athletes soar past administrative turmoil in record-breaking 2019

India's parathletes produced a record-shattering 2019 with an unprecedented medal haul at world championships and secured highest Paralympic quota places.

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Scott wins Australian PGA to end four-year title drought

Adam Scott claimed the Australian PGA Championship crown to end his title drought.

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Lasting legacy not trophy-hunting drives Djokovic

While the World No. 2 remains in a tight battle with Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer in the race for most Grand Slam titles won, Djokovic believes what currently drives him in the sport is something deeper than that.

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Leipzig ends Bayern, Dortmund streak by topping Bundesliga at Christmas

Either Bayern Munich or Borussia Dortmund have led the Bundesliga at Christmas in each of the last nine seasons, but not this time around.

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Hobart Hurricanes blown away by Marcus Stoinis' power and Haris Rauf's pace

Melbourne Stars make the most of their opponents' error-strewn display on the field

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Henderson vows Liverpool will keep improving after Club World Cup glory

Liverpool claimed its first Club World Cup title with another late goal, leaving captain Jordan Henderson to hail its mentality.

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India vs West Indies LIVE: Kohli & Co. aim to seal series at Barabati

Team India will look to seal the three-match ODI series at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack as it takes on West Indies. India levelled the series in Vizag.

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Guardiola: That was the best De Bruyne has played in a long time

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola hailed star man Kevin De Bruyne as a fighter after his star showing against Leicester City.

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Gabriel Barbosa not ready to discuss future after Club World Cup loss

After Flamengo's Club World Cup final loss, Gabriel Barbosa said he would eventually reveal his future.

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Liverpool crowned champion at last after previous final setbacks

Jurgen Klopp succeeded in ending Liverpool's wait to be crowned a club world champion, the Reds having lost in its three previous attempts.

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Esposito grateful to 'fantastic person' Lukaku for penalty gesture

Inter thumped Genoa on a memorable day for teenager Sebastiano Esposito, who thanked Romelu Lukaku and Antonio Conte after scoring.

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Fantasy Picks: Err on the side of caution with more batsmen in the XI

Our fantasy picks for the final ODI between India and West Indies

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Klopp struggles to put Liverpool pride into words after Club World Cup triumph

Liverpool lifted the Club World Cup trophy for the first time on Saturday, leaving Jurgen Klopp amazed by his team's drive.

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Alisson hails Firmino after Club World Cup heroics

Roberto Firmino was praised by Liverpool team-mates Alisson and Divock Origi after his goal against Flamengo sealed the Reds' maiden Club World Cup.

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Blundell to replace Raval for Boxing Day Test

New Zealand has decided to drop out-of-form Jeet Raval and bring in Tom Blundell for the Boxing Day Test against Australia.

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Nadal claims record fifth Mubadala World Tennis Championship crown

World No. 1 Rafael Nadal capped off 2019 by defeating Stefanos Tsitsipas in a marathon final at the Mubadala World Tennis Championship.

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Tom Blundell to take Jeet Raval's opening spot for Boxing Day Test

The wicketkeeper-batsman made 59 against a Victoria XI in Melbourne on Sunday and will replace out-of-form Raval in the second Test against Australia

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ISL 2019-20: Hyderabad FC 2 - 2 ATK - Talking Points

Bobo and Roy Krishna bagged a double each for Hyderabad FC and ATK respectively as both sides played out a 2-2 draw in a game marred by controversies.

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Inzaghi warns Lazio: We'll have to be perfect to stop Juventus

Concentration is the key for Lazio on Sunday, says Simone Inzaghi, as it aims to defeat Juventus for a second time this season.

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Martinez out for six weeks in further injury blow for Bayern

Bayern Munich has been hurt by injuries towards the end of 2019 and will now be without Javi Martinez for six weeks.

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There were no people here - Ljungberg underlines Arsenal difficulties

Mikel Arteta is to take charge of Arsenal and interim boss Freddie Ljungberg has underlined the scale of the challenge he faced.

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Which ODI pair is greater: Tendulkar and Ganguly or Kohli and Sharma?

Indian fans have been fortunate to be able to watch four of the best short-form batsmen of all time

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Sri Lanka Ports Authority Cricket Club v Galle Cricket Club

Sri Lanka Ports Authority Cricket Club v Galle Cricket Club

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Pep Guardiola not promising he'll stay at City

Pep Guardiola will only stay at Manchester City beyond his current contract if it suits all parties.

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Mourinho wants Vertonghen, Eriksen to join Alderweireld with new Tottenham deals

Jan Vertonghen and Christian Eriksen are out of contract in 2020, but Jose Mourinho hopes they will remain at Spurs with Toby Alderweireld.

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Late Hoffenheim comeback condemns Dortmund to defeat

With club captain, Marco Reus ruled out until January with a muscular problem Dortmund coach Lucien Favre named Goetze in the attack.

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Guardiola determined to keep Borrell amid Arsenal links

Manchester City lost one trusted ally of Pep Guardiola to Arsenal. The manager does not want a second to take the same path as Mikel Arteta.

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Dynamo Kiev and Ukraine striker Besedin facing doping charge

Dynamo said in an official club statement it was informed on Thursday by UEFA of its striker Artem Besedin's possible violation of anti-doping rules.

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Diego Forlan moves into management, takes charge of Uruguayan giant Penarol

Ex-Uruguay international DIego Forlan, who amassed 112 caps, retired in August following spells at United, Villarreal, Atletico Madrid and Inter.

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ISL 2019-20: Chhangte shines for Chennaiyin in dramatic 3-1 win over Blasters

Lallianzuala Chhangte scored one and made on as Chennaiyin FC beat Kerala Blasters 3-1 in a drama-filled first half in Chennai on Friday.

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Late Hoffenheim comeback condemns Dortmund to defeat

With club captain, Marco Reus ruled out until January with a muscular problem Dortmund coach Lucien Favre named Goetze in the attack.

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Dynamo Kiev and Ukraine striker Besedin facing doping charge

Dynamo said in an official club statement it was informed on Thursday by UEFA of its striker Artem Besedin's possible violation of anti-doping rules.

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Officials to assess Canberra air quality ahead of BBL match

Smoke from the severe bushfires in New South Wales has impacted Australia's capital

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Club World Cup: Jesus believes Klopp's Liverpool has left its mark in world football

Saturday's Club World Cup final will be played between Liverpool and Flamengo, whose coach Jorge Jesus feels the teams have similarities.

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Arsenal has no regrets over snubbing Mikel Arteta for Emery in 2018

Eighteen months after he was first considered, Arsenal has appointed Mikel Arteta as head coach. And the club has no regrets.

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Klopp: Liverpool winning Club World Cup 'like landing on the moon'

One of the most decorated clubs in football with 18 league titles and six European Cup/Champions League trophies, Liverpool has never won the Club World Cup.

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Chelsea manager Lampard: I'm no Jose Mourinho clone

While admitting Jose Mourinho had "loads of good attributes", Frank Lampard stressed he is his own man ahead of Chelsea facing Tottenham.

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Mourinho expects 'champion' Lloris back in February

Hugo Lloris' recovery from a dislocated elbow and ligament damage could be complete in February, according to Jose Mourinho.

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Mesut Ozil welcomes Mikel Arteta 'back to the family'

German midfielder Mesut Ozil has welcomed his former teammate, and now his new coach, Mikel Arteta back to the Arsenal family.

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Hazard's only problem is he's such a nice guy! Matic backs Belgian to shine at Madrid

Nemanja Matic has no doubt his former Chelsea teammate and "nice guy" Eden Hazard will be a big success at La Liga club Real Madrid.

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Aryaman Birla suffering from ‘anxiety’, takes sabbatical from cricket

The 22-year-old made the admission in a note posted on his Twitter handle in which he vowed to ‘emerge from this phase even stronger than before’.

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Sunil Chaturvedi set for 100th first-class match as BCCI match referee

The third round Ranji Trophy match between Hyderabad and Delhi will be Sunil Chaturvedi's 100th first-class match as BCCI match referee.

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Tokyo 2020: Sumit Nagal eyes Olympics main draw

Sumit Nagal had a phenomenal 2019 season, the highlight being taking a set off Roger Federer in the first round of the Australian Open.

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Tsitsipas outlasts Djokovic to set up Nadal final in Abu Dhabi

After overcoming Novak Djokovic, Stefanos Tsitsipas will meet Rafael Nadal in the Mubadala World Tennis Championship final.

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Fantasy Picks: Fill your side with Renegades players

Our fantasy league suggestions for the Perth Scorchers v Melbourne Renegades game

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Fantasy Picks: Go with quality, pick Callum Ferguson and Alex Carey

Our fantasy league suggestions for the Sydney Thunder v Adelaide Strikers game

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IPL 2020 auction: The complete list of sold players

Here's the full list of players sold at the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 auction on December 19 in Kolkata.

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Five Things - Fiorentina and Roma poised to draw

Fiorentina hosts Roma in the Italian Serie A this weekend, the former winning the corresponding fixture 7-1 last season.

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Five Things - Lewandowski continues record scoring numbers

Bayern Munich forward Robert Lewandowski has scored 19 goals in the first half of the Bundesliga season.

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Five things - Man City set to become second team to score 250 goals in a decade

Manchester City is set to become the second team after Manchester United to score 250 goals in a decade.

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Five Things - Bilbao out to end Bernabeu hoodoo

Athletic Bilbao travels to Santiago Bernabeu to take on Real Madrid having lost 13 of its last 14 matches there.

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Qais Ahmad's magical spell spins Hobart Hurricanes to victory

Riley Meredith also played a vital role in defending a small total on a slow pitch in extremely hot conditions in Alice Springs

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Wily Jorge Jesus stands between Liverpool and Club World Cup glory

Jorge Jesus has overseen just two defeats in 29 league games and his team is now one win away from lifting the Club World Cup after defeating Al-Hilal .

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Tokyo 2020 Olympics unveils final budget of $12.6 billion

The Tokyo 2020 Olympics budget is divided between the Organising Committee, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government and the national government.

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India seventh in WADA's 2017 doping violations report

Bodybuilding had the most violations, followed by athletics and cycling. Football and rugby were in sixth and eighth place on the list.

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ISL 2019: Jamshedpur FC vs Mumbai City FC- Talking points

From Paulo Machado leading Mumbai from the front to Piti fighting fierce battles in the midfield, a look through talking points from Jamshedpur FC's loss.

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Injury rules Temba Bavuma out of Boxing Day Test against England

Batsman to remain with the squad as he undergoes rehabilitation, replacement to be named later

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Sharapova still has ‘fire and motivation’ despite 2019 misery

The former world number one and five-time major champion was only able to play in eight events in 2019, contesting just 15 matches in total.

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Ukrainian weightlifter stripped of 2012 Olympic gold for doping

The 33-year-old, who triumphed in the 105kg division, was disqualified after a reanalysis of his urine sample revealed a positive test for testosterone.

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Salah has shades of Messi, claims Wenger

Liverpool star Mohamed Salah showed shades of Lionel Messi in his performance against Monterrey, says ex-Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger.

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Club World Cup: Flamengo capable of causing upset, say Cesar and Bebeto

Former Brazil internationals Julio Cesar and Bebeto have backed Flamengo to cause an upset by beating Liverpool in the Club World Cup final.

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Deschamps: Zidane will eventually coach France

Didier Deschamps backed current Real Madrid coach and former Les Blues skipper Zinedine Zidane to eventually take over as France head coach.

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Deschamps: Zidane will eventually coach France

Didier Deschamps backed current Real Madrid coach and former Les Blues skipper Zinedine Zidane to eventually take over as France head coach.

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Liverpool addicted to winning trophies, says Lallana

Liverpool attacker Adam Lallana said the Reds are hungry for more silverware ahead of Saturday's Club World Cup final clash with Flamengo.

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Maybe Pochettino will return to Tottenham – Daniel Levy

Daniel Levy made the decision to sack Mauricio Pochettino this season, but believes a reunion at Tottenham is not out of the question.

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Solskjaer's Man Utd behind only Liverpool, Man City and Leicester after his first year in charge

Despite his qualities as a manager being scrutinised at times, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's points total 365 days in looks quite promising.

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Ranji Trophy LIVE: Round 2, Day 4 - Umesh Yadav in focus as Vidarbha eyes outright win

Catch all the live scores and updates of day four, round two of the Ranji Trophy matches with Odisha, Vidarbha and Punjab aiming for outright wins.

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Usman Khawaja's 'shock' at ODI omission after prolific year

He said "there wasn't too much I wanted to say" to the selectors when told he was left out

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Pereira: Man Utd desperate for a trophy to show evolution under Solskjaer

With Manchester United having reached the EFL Cup semifinals, Andreas Pereira admits the desire for silverware is strong within the team.

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LeBron James is 'an alien', says MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo

The evergreen LeBron James, 34, inspires reigning MVP and Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo.

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El Clasico draw against Barca 'not good enough' for Real Madrid boss Zidane

Although he was pleased with his players' efforts at Camp Nou, Zinedine Zidane felt Real Madrid should have beaten Barcelona.

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Melbourne Stars call up Haris Rauf as cover for Dale Steyn

The uncapped Rauf has been playing grade cricket in Hobart and has been added to the Stars' squad for their opening match

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First day of New Zealand's tour match cancelled due to extreme heat

New Zealand opted not to play against Victoria XI at Scotch College keeping player safety in mind

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IPL 2020 auction: Five players who could fetch the highest bid in Kolkata

With maximum of 73 slots to be filled at this year's IPL auction, including 29 overseas slots, here are the five players who could fetch the highest bids.

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IPL 2020 auction live streaming: When and where to watch December 19 auction

Here's the lowdown on the Indian Premier League 2020 auction to be held at the ITC Royal Bengal hotel in Kolkata on Thursday.

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Russia set to decide on appeal against WADA doping ban

The expected confirmation of an appeal will coincide with Vladmir Putin's annual press conference, where he is set to again take a position on the issue.

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Khelo India Youth Games Chief De Missions discuss preparations for third edition

The Chief De Missions will take a look at the infrastructure prepared by the organisers for the competition on Thursday.

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El Clasico marred by violence as 46 people injured, 5 arrested

Barcelona and Real Madrid could not be separated as Clasico was overshadowed by violent clashes between Catalan independence protestors and police outside Camp Nou.

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IPL: Kings XI Punjab appoints Wasim Jaffer as batting coach

Domestic stalwart Wasim Jaffer, who still plays Ranji Trophy for Vidarbha has been appointed as batting coach of Kings XI Punjab for the upcoming IPL season.

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IPL: Kings XI Punjab appoints Wasim Jaffer as batting coach

Domestic stalwart Wasim Jaffer, who still plays Ranji Trophy for Vidarbha has been appointed as batting coach of Kings XI Punjab for the upcoming IPL season.

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League Cup: Man City, Man Utd and Leicester through to semifinals

Leicester City will take on Aston Villa in next month's League Cup semifinals, while holder Manchester City take on rival Manchester United.

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Bundesliga: Bayern seals nervy win; Hertha beats Leverkusen

Bayern Munich looked like ceding more ground in the Bundesliga but two stoppage-time goals earned a 3-1 win to sink luckless Freiburg.

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Manchester City to face Manchester United in EFL Cup semifinals

Leicester City will take on Aston Villa in next month's EFL Cup semifinals, while holder Manchester City take on rival Manchester United.

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Liverpool through to Club World Cup final as Firmino scores stoppage-time strike

Jurgen Klopp was forced to call on Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino as Liverpool laboured against Monterrey, with the latter winning the game.

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Fantasy Picks: BBL - Melbourne Renegades v Sydney Thunder

Bookmark this page for our fantasy league suggestions

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Live Report - Pakistan v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test

ESPNcricinfo's live updates on the Karachi Test

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Pollard puts loss down to bowlers' poor execution at the death

West Indies "neck and neck" with India till the 40th over of their innings, says West Indies captain

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Ranji Trophy - Round 2, Day 3: LIVE

Catch all the live scores and updates of the day three, round two of the Ranji Trophy matches happening across the country.

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Cristiano Ronaldo scores gravity-defying header to send Juventus on top of Serie A

Juventus battled to victory in Genoa as Cristiano Ronaldo grabbed the winner against Sampdoria with a trademark sublime header.

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Toure backs Arteta to become 'one of the best' as Arsenal looms

With Arsenal said to be ready to appoint Mikel Arteta, Yaya Toure thinks the former midfielder has the credentials to be a fine head coach.

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Qatar tests boozy fan zones as Liverpool begins Club World Cup bid

Alcohol pricing and availability have been a recurring concern since Qatar was named host of the 2022 FIFA World Cup but the Club WC fan zones prove otherwise.

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Spurs not scared by rival's spending power, says Levy

Jose Mourinho has guided Spurs back up into fifth place in the league and into the last 16 of the Champions League.

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India vs West Indies LIVE: Virat Kohli & co. in must-win situation

Get the India vs West Indies 2nd ODI live score, updates and commentary with Virat Kohli's men in a do-or-die situation in Visakhapatnam.

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CA advises MCC against playing safe for Boxing Day Test

The last two Tests have earned the MCG pitch ratings of 'average' and 'poor', and the previous Shield game was abandoned

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BBL newsfile: Aaron Finch calls for DRS, CA will consider in future

The latest news and snippets from the Big Bash

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Boult eager to return in 'dream' Boxing Day Test

Trent Boult has missed two Tests and the Black Caps felt his absence in Perth as they were comprehensively beaten by Australia.

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Icardi won't join Juventus, says agent and wife Wanda Nara

Mauro Icardi starred across six seasons for Inter and his wife Nara paid tribute to the Serie A giant, saying he decided to join PSG as to not betray it.

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Yuvraj slams decision to drop Rayudu for 2019 World Cup

Former Indian batsman Yuvraj Singh criticised the Indian team management's decision to go into the 2019 World Cup without a set batting lineup.

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Guardiola expects swift decision on Arteta future after Arsenal talks

Mikel Arteta has held talks with Arsenal, and Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola hopes a decision on his future will be made swiftly.

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Borussia Dortmund held to a 3-3 draw by Bundesliga leader RB Leipzig

The draw meant third-placed Dortmund missed the chance to move second ahead of Moechengladbach, which can join Leipzig on 34 points with a win over Paderborn.

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Xabi Alonso rules himself out of Bayern Munich job contention

Bayern Munich is on the lookout for a new head coach but former player Xabi Alonso has ruled himself out due to a lack of experience.

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Serie A chief apologises for controversial anti-racism campaign

Serie A's new anti-racism campaign comes after a number of high-profile racial incidents this season, involving Mario Balotelli and Romelu Lukaku.

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Trent Boult confident of making 'dream' Boxing Day appearance

The left-armer is hoping to get three or four spells under his belt during the two-day match later this week

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Ranji Trophy LIVE - Round 2, Day 2: TN loses openers early; Kerala bowled out

Get the Ranji Trophy live score, updates and commentary from day two of the second round of the 2019-20 season, with Vidarbha, Kerala and TN in the ascendancy.

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Negambo Cricket Club v Badureliya Sports Club

Negambo Cricket Club v Badureliya Sports Club

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Cristiano Ronaldo could retire at Juventus, says agent Jorge Mendes

Cristiano Ronaldo's agent said the star could retire at Serie A giant Juventus as the Portuguese star is happy at the Italian club.

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Liverpool: Harvey Elliott close to becoming a first-team regular

Harvey Elliott earned praise from stand-in first-team boss Neil Critchley after impressing in Liverpool's EFL Cup loss to Aston Villa.

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Club World Cup: Jesus vows Flamengo fears nobody, even Liverpool

Flamengo reached the Club World Cup final with a 3-1 win over Al Hilal and head coach Jorge Jesus claimed it fears no other teams.

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Flamengo 3 Al Hilal 1: Brilliant Bruno Henrique inspires Club World Cup turnaround for Libertadores winner

Bruno Henrique ensured Flamengo did not suffer a shock loss in the Club World Cup as it beat Al Hilal 3-1 and progress to the final.

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EFL Cup: Liverpool youngsters handed 5-0 defeat by Aston Villa

Aston Villa secured a spot in the EFL Cup semifinals with a 5-0 win over a Liverpool side made up entirely of youngsters.

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Atletico Madrid confirms hamstring injury for captain Koke

Atletico Madrid head coach Diego Simeone could be without captain Koke for Sunday's trip to Real Betis due to a hamstring injury.

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Fantasy Picks: India v West Indies 2nd ODI

Our fantasy league suggestions for today's game

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Barcelona v Real Madrid: Top four Clasico debuts

Antoine Griezmann and Rodrygo Goes are in line to make their Clasico debuts at Camp Nou but which players have enjoyed that moment?

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Valverde confident Clasico won't attract trouble despite political tensions

Wednesday's El Clasico will take place with a political backdrop due to pre-game protests, but Ernesto Valverde expects no Camp Nou trouble.

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Tuchel: Big-hearted Neymar happy at PSG

Brazil forward Neymar is happy with life at Paris Saint-Germain ahead of the January transfer window, according to the club's head coach Thomas Tuchel.

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Neymar: Why would I want to leave PSG?

Just months after failing to force a move away from Paris Saint-Germain, Neymar appears to have changed his tune on his future.

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IPL 2020: Most expensive buys at auction in all seasons since 2008

Sportstar takes a look at the players who broke auction records, since the cash-rich Indian Premier League's (IPL) inception in 2008.

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Roma leads backlash over Serie A's controversial racism campaign

Following Monday's launch of an initiative to combat racism in Italian football, Serie A club Roma responded via social media.

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Maradona wants Pochettino to coach Boca Juniors

While dismissing a return to Boca Juniors, Diego Maradona nominated for Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino to be head coach.

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West Indies batting great Basil Butcher dies at 86

He played 44 Tests between 1958 and 1969 and was named one of Wisden's Cricketers of the Year in 1970

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Everton yet to offer contract to new manager despite Ancelotti rumours

Carlo Ancelotti reportedly held talks with Everton on Monday, but the Premier League club is no nearer to appointing a new manager.

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Du Plessis wants De Villiers back

De Villiers retired from international cricket after a Test series against Australia in 2017 and any comeback would probably be limited to Twenty20 internationals.

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Siddle drafted in for Boxing Day Test against New Zealand

Australia has turned to Victorian seamer Peter Siddle for the Boxing Day Test against New Zealand in Melbourne following Josh Hazlewood's withdrawal.

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AIFF disciplinary committee to investigate Saudi referee’s allegedly racist remark

Mumbai City FC head coach Jorge Costa had alleged that the referee, who officiated his side’s match against Bengaluru FC on Sunday, called Kevyn a monkey.

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Ranji Trophy LIVE, Round 2: Umesh Yadav returns as Vidarbha bats first

Get the Ranji Trophy live score, updates and commentary from round two of the 2019-20 season, with Vidarbha hosting Rajasthan, Karnataka facing Uttar Pradesh among others.

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New coach, debutant Labuschagne headline Australia's ODI squad to tour India

Marnus Labuschagne is part of a 14-man squad set to face India in a three-match One-Day International series, starting January 14.

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Ronaldo would've won Ballon d'Or if he played for Real Madrid – Mendes

Cristiano Ronaldo's agent Jorge Mendes has described the Juventus star not winning the Ballon d'Or as "an injustice", with Lionel Messi beating him to a sixth trophy.

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Nedved backs Cristiano Ronaldo to lead Juventus' Champions League charge

Juventus vice-president has backed Cristiano Ronaldo to lead Bianconeri's pursuit of the Champions League trophy when the last-16 commences in February 2020.

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Ibrahimovic 'unique' but AC Milan in a different position now, says Boban

AC Milan's improving form means they may no longer pursue a move for Zlatan Ibrahimovic, the club's chief football officer Zvonimir Boban has suggested.

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Live Report - Ranji Trophy, 2nd round

ESPNcricinfo's live updates on the second round of Ranji Trophy games

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How many bowlers have taken a wicket with the first ball of their careers?

And who's the only teenager to score a double-century in a Test?

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Glenn Maxwell dropped, Marnus Labuschagne included for Australia's ODI tour of India

Marcus Stoinis has also been left out while Josh Hazlewood and Sean Abbott are among those brought back

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Peter Siddle recalled for Boxing Day as Australia opt for local knowledge

He joins James Pattinson and Michael Neser as options to play in Melbourne following Josh Hazlewood's injury

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Uncapped Kyle Jamieson earns first call-up as New Zealand go for height

The tall paceman will travel to Melbourne on Wednesday as a replacement for Lockie Ferguson

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Kalutara Town Club v Nugegoda Sports Welfare Club

Kalutara Town Club v Nugegoda Sports Welfare Club

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Sinhalese Sports Club v Negombo Cricket Club

Sinhalese Sports Club v Negombo Cricket Club

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Sri Lanka Army Sports Club v Burgher Recreation Club

Sri Lanka Army Sports Club v Burgher Recreation Club

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Nondescripts Cricket Club v Galle Cricket Club

Nondescripts Cricket Club v Galle Cricket Club

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IPL 2020 auction: Five overseas players who can trigger a bidding war

Five foreign players who could make franchise owners shell big bucks in the upcoming Indian Premier League auction on December 19.

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11 titles, 67 wins in 73 matches: Kento Momota's record-breaking year in review

Kento Momota has won a record 11 titles over the past 12 months and is the considered the favourite to take Olympic gold at Tokyo 2020.

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Increased workload not a worry for Nathan Lyon, Tim Paine's trump card

"If I have to bowl a lot of overs, I'll do whatever it takes for the team"

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Champions League draw: When, where to watch and all you need to know

Here's all you need to know about the Champions League round-of-16 draw that will be held in Switzerland on December 16.

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Team-first Stoinis committed to play whatever role is needed

Allrounder set to open the batting for the Melbourne Stars again this season

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Success against Steven Smith 'a good thing' - Gary Stead

New Zealand coach also weighed in on the worrisome depletion of pace-bowling resources in his squad due to injury

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Five things: Talking points from the Premier League gameweek

Chelsea and Leicester City dropped points, while Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur claimed victories to extend their excellent Premier League form.

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Football fan shot dead in Uruguay amid Nacional's championship celebrations

A 24-year-old football fan was shot dead Sunday in Montevideo while celebrating Nacional's victory in the Uruguayan championship, local media reported.

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BBL previews: Sydney Sixers and Sydney Thunder

How are the two Sydney teams shaping up ahead of the new BBL season?

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ISL 2019-20: Bengaluru FC vs Mumbai City FC - Talking points

Rowllin Borges scored in added time to seal a winner for Mumbai City on Sunday night, hereby also handing Bengaluru its first defeat of the season.

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Club World Cup 2019: Everyone welcome? Gay football fans prepare for Qatar

Qatar has given the clearest indication yet that LGBT fans will be welcome, engaging with gay supporters as it hosts the Club World Cup -- despite criminalising homosexuality.

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IPL 2020: When, where to watch and all you need to know about the auction

Here's all you need to know about the IPL 2020 auction to be held in Kolkata on December 19.

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Napoli rules out Zlatan rumours, to 'start from scratch' under Gattuso

Aurelio De Laurentiis was asked about Napoli potentially signing free agent Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

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Inter concedes late as Serie A title race takes another turn

Inter is now level on points with Juventus at the top of Serie A after it failed to overcome Fiorentina, which equalised in stoppage time.

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Karim Benzema rescues Real Madrid with stoppage-time equaliser

Real Madrid looked to be heading into Wednesday's Clasico on the back of a defeat, but Karim Benzema was its saviour once again.

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