Nkrumah Bonner: Playing the ball late key to success in England tour

The West Indian middle-order batsman is confident his team can put up big scores in the Test series that begins on July 8.

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DeChambeau: I can hit it further than Dustin now but he's winning

"It's not about hitting it far, I understand it's about winning," says Bryson DeChambeau.

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DeChambeau: I can hit it further than Dustin now but he's winning

"It's not about hitting it far, I understand it's about winning," says Bryson DeChambeau.

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Carrom: Feel happy to be first world online champion, says Srinivas

K. Srinivas, the 2014 Carrom World Cup champion, clinched the men’s singles title at the inaugural World Online Carrom Challenge.

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NBPA unlikely to use victims’ names on jerseys - report

A plan to permit players to use the names of victims of police violence on the backs of their game jerseys is unlikely to proceed.

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NBPA unlikely to use victims’ names on jerseys - report

A plan to permit players to use the names of victims of police violence on the backs of their game jerseys is unlikely to proceed.

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Mkhitaryan to stay at Roma, loan-deal from Arsenal extended

AS Roma has reached a “preliminary agreement” to extend midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan’s loan deal from Arsenal until the end of next season.

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NWSL return attracts record-breaking viewership

The first match smashed the record for an NSWL game by more than 200 percent.

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Messi reaches 700-goal landmark for Barcelona and Argentina

Messi's future at Camp Nou has been a talking point amid turmoil at Barcelona, where the star is contracted until 2021.

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National Doctors' Day: Sports stars wish the warriors in white

National Doctor's Day in India is celebrated on July 1 every year, which is the birth and death anniversary of Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy.

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Premier League title won't quell Liverpool hunger: Henderson

Liverpool sealed its 19th league crown with seven Premier League matches remaining after having won the Champions League, UEFA Super Cup and Club World Cup last year.

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National Doctors' Day: Sports stars wish the warriors in white

National Doctor's Day in India is celebrated on July 1 every year, which is the birth and death anniversary of Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy.

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Coronavirus: Denver Nuggets closes facility, three Pelicans players test positive

NBA teams were set to travel on July 7 to Florida where the NBA plans to restart the suspended season on July 30 at Disney World.

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Chad Campbell becomes sixth PGA Tour player to test positive for COVID-19

Campbell withdrew from this week's Rocket Mortgage Classic in Detroit, Michigan, where he was slated to be a first alternate.

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Coronavirus: Denver Nuggets closes facility, three Pelicans players test positive

NBA teams were set to travel on July 7 to Florida where the NBA plans to restart the suspended season on July 30 at Disney World.

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Bayern agrees 45 million euro deal to sign Sane from Man City: reports

Sane, whose City contract was due to expire at the end of next season, is set to sign a five-year deal with the German club.

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Team Stokes v Team Buttler

Team Stokes v Team Buttler

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Chaos reigns at Valencia as coach is sacked, sporting director quits

Celades is the sixth manager Valencia has sacked and Sanchez is the sixth sporting director to leave the club since the club was bought by Singaporean billionaire Peter Lim in 2014.

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Quinton de Kock-led top South African cricketers return to training

According to Cricket South Africa, the players will train in small monitored groups with identified coaches from their nearest franchise teams.

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Aaron Finch: India-Australia ODI rivalry no less than Tests

Australian skipper Aaron Finch also impressed upon the need to demonstrate solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement.

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Watney bored in isolation, nervous about how he got coronavirus

Watney remains in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, as the PGA Tour has moved on to Connecticut, and now Detroit this week and then two weeks in Ohio.

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WNBA: Seattle Storm coach Dan Hughes to sit out 2020 season

Seattle promoted Gary Kloppenburg to head coach for the season. Kloppenburg served as the interim coach last season while Hughes was out.

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COVID-19: Australia-Zimbabwe ODI series postponed

The three-match series was to played in August but Australia is currently grappling with a fresh wave of COVID-19 cases.

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WNBA: Seattle Storm coach Dan Hughes to sit out 2020 season

Seattle promoted Gary Kloppenburg to head coach for the season. Kloppenburg served as the interim coach last season while Hughes was out.

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Inzaghi's Benevento seals promotion back into Serie A

Benevento finished last in its only previous Serie A campaign in 2017-18, having become the first team ever to win promotion in its Serie B debut season.

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Primeira Liga: Porto wins away to open up six point lead in league race

Benfica lost 2-0 earlier on Monday at Maritimo to continue a horror series of recent results and offer Porto a clear path to the title.

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It will be the most busy summer, Klopp on transfer window

The Premier League champions had looked favourites to sign German striker Timo Werner from RB Leipzig before the 24-year-old opted for Chelsea.

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Solskjaer challenges Manchester United strike trio to improve

Rashford and Martial have contributed 19 goals each while Greenwood has scored 12 but Solskjaer said the trio still have to earn their spot.

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It will be the most busy summer, Klopp on transfer window

The Premier League champions had looked favourites to sign German striker Timo Werner from RB Leipzig before the 24-year-old opted for Chelsea.

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Wembley empty for match for first time, FA cuts 82 jobs

The League Two playoff final between Northampton and Exeter was the first time a game was played without fans since the rebuilt Wembley opened in 2007.

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La Liga: Getafe finally gets a win to boost Champions League hopes

The win takes Geafe into fifth place in the standings on 52 points, two behind Sevilla who occupies the final Champions League qualifying spot in fourth.

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Solskjaer challenges Manchester United strike trio to improve

Rashford and Martial have contributed 19 goals each while Greenwood has scored 12 but Solskjaer said the trio still have to earn their spot.

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Premier League: Mee heads Burnley up to eighth with win at Palace

Sean Dyche's Burnley moves above Arsenal and Sheffield United and on to 45 points, level on points with Tottenham Hotspur, which has played a game less.

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NBA to paint 'Black Lives Matter' on Disney courts

The WNBA also might follow the NBA's lead and put "Black Lives Matter" on its courts at the IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida, for its 2020 season.

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Hawks' State Farm Arena will serve as huge polling place

According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, State Farm Arena will be the largest-ever voting precinct in Georgia history.

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Raptors' VanVleet addresses bad NBA restart timing, BLM and social justice

The Raptors have been in Florida, training at Florida Gulf Coast University in Fort Myers, as the rest of the NBA prepares to convene in Orlando by July 9.

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Hawks' State Farm Arena will serve as huge polling place

According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, State Farm Arena will be the largest-ever voting precinct in Georgia history.

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Raptors' VanVleet addresses bad NBA restart timing, BLM and social justice

The Raptors have been in Florida, training at Florida Gulf Coast University in Fort Myers, as the rest of the NBA prepares to convene in Orlando by July 9.

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Sammy-Jo Johnson: 'Australia the hardest team in the world to get into at the moment'

On opportunities for young girls in the sport in Australia, Johnson said there was a need for more 50-over cricket

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Zimbabwe's three-match ODI tour to Australia postponed

The matches had been scheduled for early August but were always doubtful

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Solskjaer expects Angel Gomes to leave Man United

Angel Gomes' current Manchester United contract expires on Tuesday and he has been linked with a move to Chelsea in the British media.

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Klopp urges Liverpool fans to celebrate title 'in private'

Liverpool’s first league title in 30 years should be celebrated “in a safe way and in private settings,” manager Jurgen Klopp said.

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Xavi hopes to coach Barcelona in the future

Barcelona had apparently approached Xavi Hernandez to replace Ernesto Valverde before Quique Setien was appointed in January.

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No major financial impact from Wimbledon cancellation, say organisers

The grasscourt Grand Slam was scheduled to start on Monday but was cancelled for the first time since World War Two in April.

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Robbie Fowler cuts ties with A-League’s Brisbane Roar

The Roar confirmed that Fowler, who returned to Britain while the A-League was suspended due to COVID-19 pandemic, will not resume his coaching duties.

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Botham: Had coronavirus in January, mistook it for bad flu

With the world reeling with the spread of the coronavirus, Ian Botham urged people to show a bit of patience as he hoped things will improve in a couple of weeks.

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Chessable Masters LIVE: Nakamura to fight Ding Liren for semifinal spot

Catch all the live updates, highlights and more from our coverage of Chessable Masters, the third event of the million-dollar Magnus Carlsen Chess tour.

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Craig Meschede retires aged 28 due to shoulder problem

Glamorgan allrounder advised to quit after being diagnosed with Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

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Robbie Fowler cuts ties with A-League’s Brisbane Roar

The Roar confirmed that Fowler, who returned to Britain while the A-League was suspended due to COVID-19 pandemic, will not resume his coaching duties.

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Kramaric hands Dortmund worst home Bundesliga defeat

Andrej Kramaric scores all four goals as Hoffenheim thrashes Dortmund 4-0.

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CSA gets sports-ministry green light to resume training

The organisation will meet on Thursday to plot its course back to action

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Nitin Menon included in Elite panel of umpires for 2020-21

The 36-year-old Indian replaces England's Nigel Llong in the roster

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Nitin Menon named in ICC elite panel of umpires for 2020-21 season

The 36-year-old, who has officiated in three Tests, 24 ODIs and 16 T20Is, replaces England’s Nigel Llong and is the third from India to make the panel.

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West Indies players to wear ‘Black Lives Matter’ logo against England

Jason Holder, who wants racism to be treated at par with doping and corruption, said the team arrived at the decision to wear the logo after much thought.

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Dylan Frittelli becomes fourth PGA Tour player to test positive for coronavirus

The South African player took a saliva test so he could take the tour’s charter to Detroit, and the result came back positive on Sunday.

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Mark Taylor raises prospect of Boxing Day Test being moved

Adelaide and Perth may be able to host larger crowds than Melbourne

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Bruce wants clarity from Premier League on proposed Newcastle takeover

The club is awaiting the outcome of the league's owners' and directors' test. The Premier League has not commented on its approval procedure.

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Up to 2,000 fans allowed at WTA Prague event: Organisers

The WTA event that will be played on the Sparta Prague clay courts from August 10-15 will be the first tournament after the coronavairus shutdown.

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MLS confirms 26 more coronavirus cases ahead of July 8 return

Major League Soccer (MLS) has said 20 players and six club staff have tested positive for COVID-19 ahead of the 'MLS is Back Tournament'.

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Guardiola's Man City sets sights on FA Cup and Champions League

Pep Guardiola says retaining the FA Cup would be the perfect preparation for Manchester City’s Champions League reunion with Real Madrid.

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Utah Jazz's Rudy Gobert still not fully recovered from COVID-19

Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert still has trouble smelling after testing positive for the coronavirus in March, he told French newspaper L'Equipe.

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Utah Jazz's Rudy Gobert still not fully recovered from COVID-19

Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert still has trouble smelling after testing positive for the coronavirus in March, he told French newspaper L'Equipe.

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Dustin Johnson wins Travelers Championship for 21st PGA Tour victory

The 2016 U.S. Open champion claimed his 21st PGA title to mark his 13th consecutive season with at least one victory.

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Shikha Pandey says don't 'tinker with fabric of women's game', but market it well

The India pace-bowling allrounder says no need to make "superfluous" changes, instead have patience with the evolving women's players

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Sharath Kamal: Important for seniors to spread positivity among youngsters

The multiple Commonwealth Games medallist was of the opinion that the SOP by Sports Authority of India for table tennis wasn't practical

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Mir Ranjan Negi still an inspiration in hometown Indore

Negi, who was the inspiration for the hockey-themed movie Chak De India, hosted a five-minute audio narrative, telling stories on diverse topics, from hockey lessons to life skills.

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Non-Orlando teams want their own camp, de facto league

While the NBA is all set to resume next month, what of the eight teams left out of the Orlando bubble?

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Great to be able to start playing again, says Tanzanian footballer Mohamedi

Ally Mohamedi, who plays for Namungo FC in Tanzania, shared his experience of playing football in the post-coronavirus times in a chat.

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West Indies coach Simmons in self-isolation after attending funeral

Simmons has been self-isolating in his hotel room since attending the funeral on Friday and has to clear two COVID-19 tests before he can join the squad.

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Non-Orlando teams want their own camp, de facto league

While the NBA is all set to resume next month, what of the eight teams left out of the Orlando bubble?

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Solskjaer hails Maguire after United make FA Cup semis

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer sang Harry Maguire's praises after his goal helped Manchester United down Norwich.

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St Kitts and Nevis: Covid-19 lockdown eased; waiting to start, says footballer Gerard Williams

“We are hoping the professional football league can start from July as scheduled,” says Gerard Williams of St Kitts and Nevis.

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Manchester City will give Liverpool guard of honour: Guardiola

Premier League winners Liverpool will be given a guard of honour by Manchester City when the two sides clash on Thursday, Pep Guardiola has confirmed.

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UFC: Dustin Poirier wins decision over Dan Hooker in thriller

Mike Perry also ended his two-fight skid with a one-sided unanimous decision over Mickey Gall in UFC’s fifth consecutive fan-free event.

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Sacramento Kings' Parker seen playing tennis after positive test: report

Parker, 25, said in a statement on Wednesday he tested positive for COVID-19 several days ago” and that he was isolating in Chicago.

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Sacramento Kings' Parker seen playing tennis after positive test: report

Parker, 25, said in a statement on Wednesday he tested positive for COVID-19 several days ago” and that he was isolating in Chicago.

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Manchester City will give Liverpool guard of honour: Guardiola

Premier League winners Liverpool will be given a guard of honour by Manchester City when the two sides clash on Thursday, Pep Guardiola has confirmed.

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Covid-19: Bio-secure bubbles new route to resuming cricket

The bio-bubble is the mantra for cricket boards around the world, trying to create an environment that will ensure the protection of players and other stakeholders in the times of COVID-19.

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Travelers Championship: Todd matches Johnson's 61 to take the lead

Brendon Todd and Dustin Johnson each shot career-low 61s, leaving Todd with a two-stroke lead over the 2016 U.S. Open champion.

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ESPN confirms idea for LeBron's 'The Decision' came from fan

The idea for ESPN's The Decision show 10 years ago, in which LeBron James declared that he'd take his "talents to South Beach," came from a 38-year-old Detroit Pistons fan from Columbus, Ohio.

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ESPN confirms idea for LeBron's 'The Decision' came from fan

The idea for ESPN's The Decision show 10 years ago, in which LeBron James declared that he'd take his "talents to South Beach," came from a 38-year-old Detroit Pistons fan from Columbus, Ohio.

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Ciro Immobile penalty sparks Lazio comeback win over Fiorentina

With Fiorentina now just four points behind Serie A leader Juventus, the title race well and truly alive with 10 matches each to play.

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Black Lives Matter takes centrestage as NWSL returns in Utah

The protest was popularized by 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick in 2016 and the gesture has again gained steam following the death of George Floyd.

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Atletico Madrid beats Alaves 2-1 for fourth win in a row

The match was also a landmark win for coach Diego Simeone, who became the club's most successful manager with 195 La Liga victories, overtaking the late Luis Aragones.

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FA Cup: Maguire's extra-time strike helps United beat Norwich

Solskjaer made eight changes from the team which beat Sheffield United 3-0 in the Premier League on Wednesday, with a number of squad players given a start.

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Andy Murray deems revised ATP calendar unsafe for players

The ATP tour is set restart on August 14 with the Citi Open, followed by the Cincinnati Masters, which will be held at Flushing Meadows before the U.S. Open.

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Deepika Kumari, Atanu Das to get married on June 30

Getting hitched amid the pandemic, the duo’s invitation cards carry small notes that request the guests to adhere to the government’s COVID-19 guidelines.

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Odisha FC and assistant coach Thangboi Singto part ways

Odisha FC assistant coach Thangboi Singto had joined the club ahead of 2019 ISL and was also the head of club's youth development.

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Aditi Chauhan: Women’s U-17 WC will help more girls get into football

The World Cup will help break social taboos and develop awareness about women’s football, says Chauhan.

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From Lothar with love

Arup Ghosh has been a fan of German football and Bayern Munich for over 50 years and he was recently rewarded with a Bayern jersey and a special message from Lothar Matthaus.

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Artificial crowd noise: a pre-recorded carnival as football returns

The singing, the cheering, the jeering and the swearing from a live audience add to the theatre of a football-watching experience both from the stadium and when broadcast to our homes.

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Why rhythm is important in tennis

In this comprehensive interview, Dr Mark Kovacs shares his eclectic sports expertise on the seldom-covered but highly important subject of rhythm in tennis.

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Covid-19 lockdown side effect: Six-pack to family pack

The Indian gene is prone to high fat deposition in periods of no exercise or high calorie intake. Most of this fat deposition is focused around the belly.

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Why rhythm is important in tennis

In this comprehensive interview, Dr Mark Kovacs shares his eclectic sports expertise on the seldom-covered but highly important subject of rhythm in tennis.

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England’s spin prospect Virdi eyes Test spot in West Indies series

If he makes it to the Test squad against West Indies, Amar Virdi will become only the third Sikh to represent England after Monty Panesar and Ravi Bopara.

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Same blow for everyone involved

I don’t think this (the coronavirus outbreak) would be of any particular hindrance on the participation of women in the sport.

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Wallace, NASCAR’s agent of change, doing ‘what feels right’

It has been a remarkable and exhausting three weeks for Wallace since he helped spark NASCAR to ban the Confederate flag at its races and venues.

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Wallace, NASCAR’s agent of change, doing ‘what feels right’

It has been a remarkable and exhausting three weeks for Wallace since he helped spark NASCAR to ban the Confederate flag at its races and venues.

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India’s Davis Cup tie against Finland postponed to 2021

The Indian men were scheduled to travel to Finland for a Davis Cup World Group I tie in September this year.

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COVID-19 crisis may disrupt Man Utd transfer plans, says Solskjaer

United withdrew its annual financial targets in May after losing about 23 million pounds ($28 million) in quarterly revenue due to the season being temporarily suspended.

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Former Argentina coach Bilardo tests positive for coronavirus

Bilardo, who tested positive for coronavirus, coached a team led by Diego Maradona to the World Cup in Mexico in 1986.

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Australians flock to tennis courts after lockdown relaxed

Professional tennis also returns to Australia this weekend with the A$450,000 ($311,000) UTR Pro Series getting underway under strict biosecurity protocols.

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Former Argentina coach Bilardo tests positive for coronavirus

Bilardo, who tested positive for coronavirus, coached a team led by Diego Maradona to the World Cup in Mexico in 1986.

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UFC Vegas 4: Poirier vs Hooker - All you need to know

The main event on the night will feature former interim lightweight champion Dustin Poirier of the United States and Australia's Dan Hooker.

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Lewis Hamilton condemns 'ignorant' Ecclestone's racism comments

In an interview with CNN, Ecclestone said "in lots of cases, Black people are more racist than what white people are," prompting Hamilton to call out the 89-year-old on social media.

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Wuhan Open's spot on 2020 calendar offers hope for all, says organiser

It was in the central Chinese city, the home of China's first Grand Slam champion Li Na, that the novel coronavirus first emerged before spreading to the rest of the world.

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Travelers Championship: Phil Mickelson grabs one-shot lead

Since winning at Pebble Beach early last year for his 44th PGA Tour title, Mickelson has mostly struggled, with far more missed cuts than good finishes.

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Sevilla's home struggles continue in draw with Valladolid

Sevilla missed out on an opportunity to move up to third in La Liga when it was held to a fourth-consecutive draw in a 1-1 stalemate against visiting Real Valladolid.

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Ronaldo runs riot as Juventus crushes 10-man Lecce

Juventus, bidding for its ninth successive Italian title, moved to 69 points after 28 games, seven clear of Lazio which has a match in hand.

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An important win for Arsenal after difficult week: Arteta

Mikel Arteta was delighted after his side bounced back from successive defeats to beat Southampton.

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Zorc expecting “strange’ Dortmund goodbye for Gotze

Dortmund's sporting director said Goezte's farewell will be strange with no fans at the Westfalenstadion.

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All the Australian state squads for the 2020-21 season

The moves and new signings ahead of the domestic summer

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Liverpool turns Red as fans celebrate Premier League triumph

Social distancing protocol took a worrying backseat as fans gathered at Anfield to celebrate a historic Premier League win for Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool.

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Liverpool turns Red as fans celebrate Premier League triumph

Social distancing protocol took a worrying backseat as fans gathered at Anfield to celebrate a historic Premier League win for Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool.

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Premier League: Burnley's Rodriguez sinks Watford further into trouble

Jay Rodriguez met a pinpoint left-wing cross from Dwight McNeil with a perfectly angled glancing header to put the Clarets ahead in the 73rd minute.

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Premier League: The key strengths of Liverpool's title winners

Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool has smashed records along the way and more could follow, including most wins, most points and the biggest winning margin.

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Venus Williams joins World TeamTennis, season starts in July

The American is a seven-time Grand Slam singles champion, with five titles at Wimbledon and two at the U.S. Open.

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Venus Williams joins World TeamTennis, season starts in July

The American is a seven-time Grand Slam singles champion, with five titles at Wimbledon and two at the U.S. Open.

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Happy birthday, Manpreet Singh: From teenage prodigy to maverick leader

His consistency in the engine room, reliability and pride in shouldering responsibility have been the career constants of Manpreet who turned 28 on Friday.

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Ross Taylor: One-day World Cup could have joint winners

The New Zealand batsman is not convinced of the need to split teams with Super Overs in 50-over cricket

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Venus Williams joins World TeamTennis, season starts in July

The American is a seven-time Grand Slam singles champion, with five titles at Wimbledon and two at the U.S. Open.

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Hillsborough took away Liverpool's edge and precipitated decline

Things would not be the same for the Reds after the tragedy. Players were shaken, and manager Kenny Dalglish would eventually leave “unwell and under strain”.

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Liverpool, City “out on their own”, says Chelsea boss Lampard

Frank Lampard congratulated Liverpool in a news conference and said it was up to other clubs to match them and Pep Guardiola's Manchester City.

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La Liga: Valencia's Champions League hopes dwindle with loss at Eibar

An own-goal by Geoffrey Kondogbia in the 16th minute gave the victory for Eibar, which remained in 17th place but opened a four-point gap to the relegation zone.

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Aaron Finch thinking ahead to Australia's 2023 World Cup plans

The downtime hasn't stopped Australia's limited-overs captain looking at the challenges to come

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Liverpool has taken it to different level, says Van Dijk

Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk said Jurgen Klopp's side had taken the Premier League to a different level after the club's first top-flight title for 30 years was sealed.

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Jurgen Klopp 'overwhelmed' by Liverpool's Premier League title

Klopp joined Liverpool in 2015 after making his name in his homeland with Borussia Dortmund and took the club to the Champions League title last season.

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Guardiola hails Klopp after Liverpool secures first Premier League title in 30 years

"Liverpool played every single game like it was the last chance they have. And maybe we didn’t get that moment," said Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola.

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Jurgen Klopp: The eccentric and his mentality monsters

European champion, world club champion, and now English champion. All under the watchful eye of an eccentric who has turned Liverpool into a cold-blooded, trophy-winning juggernaut.

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CONCACAF to revise World Cup qualifying format

Among the possible formats under discussion would be having three groups of four, much like the old semifinal round.

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2022 World Cup: Qualifying congestion affects draw plans

FIFA said its council agreed to push back a four-team intercontinental playoff round from March 2022 to June that year due to fixture congestion caused by the pandemic.

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'The noose was real': NASCAR releases photo from Talladega

Declaring “the noose was real”, Nascar officials released a photo of the rope found in the garage stall of black driver Bubba Wallace that prompted a federal investigation.

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Thiem 'extremely sorry' for Adria Tour antics

Four players tested positive for coronavirus after playing in the charity tournament, which drew big crowds and saw players pose for pictures together.

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Players body urges AICF to consider online National meets

The newly-formed Chess Players Forum has urged the faction-ridden All India Chess Federation to consider the possibility of holding online, this season’s National championships.

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Sports Ministry withdraws provisional recognition of 54 NSFs after HC order

The annual recognition makes NSFs eligible for government grants and assistance for training and competition.

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Wrestling federation set to fire foreign coach Andrew Cook

According to WFI, Cook was recently contacted by SAI officials for attending sessions such as E-Pathshala, but the American allegedly refused to attend until his salary dues were cleared.

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West Indies provide double boost as Test preparations step up

Second round of Covid-19 tests all come back negative

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Images from Adria Tour disappointing, says Wimbledon chief

Images of players hugging at the net, partying at Novak Djokovic's charity exhibition were “disappointing”, outgoing Wimbledon chief Richard Lewis has said.

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Aluthgamage calls 2011 WC final 'sold' claim as his 'suspicion'

The Lankan government has ordered an enquiry into the matter and a special police investigation unit recorded Aluthgamage’s statement on Wednesday.

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Tokyo Olympics: Local sponsors chip in USD 3.3 billion

The amount is almost 60 percent of the income for the privately funded operating budget for the Olympics.

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Hockey India makes modifications to assessment criteria for officials, umpires

The report is one of the key indicators of the work carried out by the officials and umpires in domestic tourneys.

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Dope-cleared Sanjita Chanu to finally get Arjuna award for 2018

Sanjita Chanu had won back-to-back gold medals in the 2014 and 2018 Commonwealth Games in the 48kg and 53kg categories respectively.

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US Open to hold wheelchair event after player backlash

After a player backlash led by Dylan Alcott, organisers decided to include a wheelchair tournament in the US Open this year.

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Matthew Mott: Kim Garth exit could push Ireland towards professionalism

The Ireland allrounder has opted for a future in Australia and could play for them when she qualifies

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Andy Murray buoyed by performance despite defeat in charity game

Murray was defeated by Kyle Edmund in three sets in the Battle of the Brits charity tourney on Wednesday.

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Leeds United removes cardboard cutout of Osama bin Laden from stands

With no spectators allowed into stadiums, many English clubs are giving fans the chance to send in photos and have cutouts put on the seats instead.

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Why Wood feels England could lose the next Stokes or Root

The COVID-19 pandemic has dealt a severe blow to recreational cricket in England as it stands suspended since March and will continue to remain so.

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Leeds United removes cardboard cutout of Osama bin Laden from stands

With no spectators allowed into stadiums, many English clubs are giving fans the chance to send in photos and have cutouts put on the seats instead.

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Football clubs turn to virtual ‘fan tokens’ to raise money

The blockchain-based tokens are helping clubs across Europe to tap their fan base better.

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Luka Romero, 15, becomes youngest La Liga player

Aged 15 years and 229 days, Romero came on in the 83rd minute to break a 80-year record held by former Celta Vigo player Francisco Bao Rodrţguez.

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Liverpool chasing records, says Trent Alexander-Arnold

Jurgen Klopp's side could be crowned champion on Thursday if second-placed Manchester City fails to win at Chelsea.

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Mominul Haque to Bangladesh players: "Be mentally strong, keep preparations intact"

The Test captain's plans have taken a backseat due to the pandemic but he isn't too worried about it

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Jurgen Klopp hails Liverpool's charge towards Premier League title

The first game at Liverpool's home since the COVID-19 stoppage, brought four superb goals as Klopp's side moved within two points of securing its first league title in 30 years.

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Inter Milan rues open-goal miss in 3-3 draw with Sassuolo

Third-placed Inter Milan threw away two points in the Serie A title race when it missed an open goal and conceded an 89th- minute equaliser in a 3-3 draw to Sassuolo.

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Chris Tremain returns home to NSW and Daniel Solway rewarded for flying start

Batsman Daniel Solway has been given a contract following an outstanding 2019-2020 season

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Ashley Giles: I don't think the England-Pakistan series is in doubt

Giles was optimistic of Pakistan's tour of England going ahead as planned despite positive COVID-19 tests of some of the players.

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Murray criticises Adria Tour after Djokovic, others test positive for coronavirus

Novak Djokovic tested positive for the coronavirus after taking part in an exhibition tennis series he organised in Serbia and Croatia.

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Ashley Giles: I don't think the England-Pakistan series is in doubt

Giles was optimistic of Pakistan's tour of England going ahead as planned despite positive COVID-19 tests of some of the players.

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Archer to be tested for COVID-19 before joining training camp - ECB

If tested negative, Archer will join England’s behind-closed-doors training camp on Thursday.

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Ashley Giles: I don't think the England-Pakistan series is in doubt

Giles was optimistic of Pakistan's tour of England going ahead as planned despite positive COVID-19 tests of some of the players.

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Bryce Street's emergence adds to Queensland's top-order options

Jack Wood, a young left-arm wristspinner, has also earned his first contract

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Tennis Australia to stage pro series at closed stadiums

The first phase of the Series will run until August, with the possibility of extending further depending on the resumption of the global tours.

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PSG, Toulouse players test positive for coronavirus

PSG said three players and a member of staff were infected by the virus while four footballers from Toulouse have tested Covid positive.

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Kane has 'no problem' with Mourinho's style at Spurs

Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane says he has no issue with the team's style of play under manager Jose Mourinho.

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Barcelona beats Athletic 1-0 to move back in front of Madrid

Ivan Rakitic’s second-half winner gave Barcelona all three points against Athletic Bilbao.

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Napoli wins at Verona, keeps building under Gattuso

Reserve forwads Arkadiusz Milik and Hirving Lozano score in a 2-0 win at Hellas Verona in Serie A.

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Cheteshwar Pujara: 'If you are mentally tough, you can take a long break comfortably'

India's Test No. 3 has resumed training at his academy in Rajkot

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Chris Green's action cleared, can resume bowling

The offspinner underwent testing in Brisbane last week following his January ban

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U.S. women's football team denied bid for immediate appeal in equal pay claims

Last month, the judge threw out players' claims that they were under paid in comparison with the men's national team.

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FBI says Bubba Wallace not a target of hate crime

The FBI said a noose found in the team garage of NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace at the Talladega Superspeedway has been there since last year.

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Barcelona lacking spark since season resumed, says Quique Setien

Barca needed a late goal from substitute Ivan Rakitic to see off a determined Athletic side, picking up a third win in four matches since the season re-started.

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David Moyes blasts Premier League for “terrible” fixture schedule

The 92 remaining top-flight fixtures are being squeezed into five weeks, with every game live on television because fans cannot attend stadiums.

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Andy Murray shares concern after Djokovic tests positive for Covid-19

Djokovic was the face behind the Adria Tour, a series of exhibition events that started in Belgrade, Serbia and moved to Zadar, Croatia, at the weekend.

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2032 Olympics can help country's pandemic recovery: Australian Olympic chief

A number of countries have expressed interest in 2032 bids, including Germany, Spain, India, Indonesia and a joint bid from North and South Korea.

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Cameron Champ the latest PGA Tour golfer to test positive for coronavirus

Champ is the second known member of the circuit to test positive for the novel coronavirus following fellow American golfer Nick Watney's positive test last Friday.

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Kim Garth leaves Irish cricket for future in Australia

The allrounder will settle in Australia and may be eligible to represent them in the future

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Legspinner Wil Parker opts for cricket over AFL with Victoria contract

The 18-year-old took four wickets on his first-class debut at the SCG last season

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Megan Rapinoe, two other USWNT players opt out of NWSL tournament

U.S. national team players Megan Rapinoe, Tobin Heath and Christen Press have opted out of the National Women’s Soccer League tournament kicking off this weekend in Utah.

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Mavericks guard Lee out after getting hurt during hiatus

Mavericks said Lee wouldn’t be available when workouts start up again July 1, but provided no specific details about the cause or severity of the injury.

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Kobe Bryant high school footage to be auctioned on July 23

The footage is from the media library of Stu Ross, who produced “High School Sports Show,” a syndicated weekly television series seen in 35 cities.

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Tim Paine: Australian cricket 'can get very excited' about Cameron Green

The Western Australia allrounder scored the most Sheffield Shield hundreds last season

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Mavericks guard Lee out after getting hurt during hiatus

Mavericks said Lee wouldn’t be available when workouts start up again July 1, but provided no specific details about the cause or severity of the injury.

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Kobe Bryant high school footage to be auctioned on July 23

The footage is from the media library of Stu Ross, who produced “High School Sports Show,” a syndicated weekly television series seen in 35 cities.

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One positive in latest Premier League COVID-19 tests, total now 18

Since players returned to contact training last month, tests have been carried out twice a week and the league has conducted 10 rounds of testing so far.

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Barcelona generates $1.3 million with virtual 'fan tokens'

The first poll in which token owners can vote is related to the artwork that will be used inside the dressing rooms of the Camp Nou Stadium.

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Barcelona generates $1.3 million with virtual 'fan tokens'

The first poll in which token owners can vote is related to the artwork that will be used inside the dressing rooms of the Camp Nou Stadium.

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Result of Pakistan’s tour of England difficult to predict: Latif

The Pakistan team, which is to depart for England on June 28, was hit hard on Monday with three players testing positive for coronavirus.

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Tim Paine: No crowd during India series shouldn't affect anyone

Australian Test skipper Tim Paine is willing to look beyond MCG for the Boxing Day Test this year as long as it means cricket can be played safely.

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Tim Paine backs Cricket Australia board, clarifies Kevin Roberts relationship

The Test captain said there had to be an appreciation of how tough it is to run a sport at the moment

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City has Foden so no need to replace Silva says Guardiola

Spaniard Silva, 34, is due to leave City at the end of this campaign after 10 seasons with the club but in Foden City looks to have a replacement.

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City has Foden so no need to replace Silva says Guardiola

Spaniard Silva, 34, is due to leave City at the end of this campaign after 10 seasons with the club but in Foden City looks to have a replacement.

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NBA: Raptors arrives in Florida, set to start prepping for restart

The reigning NBA champion will start training for the season restart at Florida Gulf Coast University in Fort Myers, making that school its home base.

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Shane Watson slams 'absurd reactionary whispers' over Greg Dyer's position

The ACA president has defended the chairman, praising his role in ensuring domestic competitions were not cut

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NBA: Raptors arrives in Florida, set to start prepping for restart

The reigning NBA champion will start training for the season restart at Florida Gulf Coast University in Fort Myers, making that school its home base.

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La Liga: Sevilla fights back to draw at Villarreal, moves into third spot

Goals from Sergio Escudero and Munir El Haddadi ensure Sevilla a draw and took it to 53 points from 31 games to boost its bid for a Champions League berth.

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Serie A: Fiorentina held by Brescia after missing flurry of chances

Brescia's Alfredo Donnarumma opened the scoring in the 15th minute by converting from the spot before the host equalised through German Pezzella's header.

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Serie A: Calhanoglu shines as Milan sinks Lecce 4-1

The result lifted AC Milan, which was missing forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic with a calf injury, two places to seventh on 39 points from 27 games.

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Serie A: Ronaldo penalty sets up Juve win, lifts pressure off Sarri

Juventus, with 66 points from 27 games and chasing a ninth successive title, extended its lead to four points over Lazio which visits Atalanta on Wednesday.

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Troicki tests positive for COVID-19, poses questions for sport's return

Troicki played in the first leg staged at Djokovic's tennis complex in central Belgrade, before Dimitrov and Coric tested positive at the second leg

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Indian IM Mendonca bags Balaton Chess Festival title

He won eight out of his nine games and drew the other one. The fine show should lift his spirits, as his wait for the return flight to India continues.

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Nathan Coulter-Nile and AJ Tye cut by Western Australia; Cameron Gannon joins

Former Queensland quick Gannon was the leading Shield wicket-taker last season

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Japan to withdraw 2023 Women's World Cup bid: Report

Earlier this month, FIFA rated the joint Australia/New Zealand bid as the best to host the tournament, with Japan in second place.

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Coric tests positive, second to contract virus from Adria Tour after Dimitrov

Grigor Dimitrov, another competitor at the event, on Sunday became the highest-profile tennis player to reveal he has been infected by the virus.

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Japan to withdraw 2023 Women's World Cup bid: Report

Earlier this month, FIFA rated the joint Australia/New Zealand bid as the best to host the tournament, with Japan in second place.

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Interim Cricket Australia chief Nick Hockley flies into Melbourne to unite executives

"By nature I'm an optimistic pragmatist," Hockley says ahead of a hectic few weeks

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Lockdown diaries: Aditi Ashok learning to be ambidextrous

The lone Indian on the LPGA Tour is looking forward to finally getting back on the golf course.

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Rainford-Brent: There’s no diversity in women’s cricket in England

Women’s cricket needs better visibility to extend its outreach, says the former cricketer.

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NASCAR to investigate after noose found in Wallace’s garage

Bubba Wallace, the lone Black driver in the elite Cup Series, drives the No. 43 Chevrolet for racing icon Richard Petty.

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NASCAR to investigate after noose found in Wallace’s garage

Bubba Wallace, the lone Black driver in the elite Cup Series, drives the No. 43 Chevrolet for racing icon Richard Petty.

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Zidane annoyed by talk of referees favouring Real Madrid

Zidane faced fresh questions about Madrid’s apparent fortune after three huge decisions went its way against Real Sociedad on Sunday.

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Klopp laments lack of chances after derby draw

On its return after the three-month stoppage due to COVID-19, Liverpool found itself frustrated by Carlo Ancelotti’s well-drilled Everton side.

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British superbike rider dies after crash at English track

Ben Godfrey, who was aged 25, died from the injuries he suffered from falling from his bike at Donington Park.

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Man City will be fighting for title next season: Guardiola

Liverpool needs five points to be sure of its first English league crown in three decades and dethrone City, who has won the title in the last two seasons.

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Lampard heaps praise on trio as Chelsea grinds down Aston Villa

The Chelsea manager praised Christian Pulisic, Ross Barkley and Cesar Azpilicueta after the team’s 2-1 win in the Premier League.

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La Liga: Celta Vigo routs 10-man Alaves 6-0

Alaves played most of the match with 10 men as Martin Aguirregabiria was sent off with a straight red card for a hard foul in the 27th minute.

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On this day: Maradona's 'Hand of God' against England in the 1986 World Cup

Argentine legend Maradona had said that the goal came from "the head of Maradona and the hand of God."

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Man City will be fighting for title next season: Guardiola

Liverpool needs five points to be sure of its first English league crown in three decades and dethrone City, who has won the title in the last two seasons.

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On this day: Maradona's 'Hand of God' against England in the 1986 World Cup

Argentine legend Maradona had said that the goal came from "the head of Maradona and the hand of God."

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Ryu wins Korea Women’s Open in her return to competition

So Yeon Ryu won for the first time since the Japan Women’s Open in 2018, and it was her first victory on the Korea LPGA since 2015.

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NBA worried but ‘resolute’ about restart as virus spreads - report

Florida, where teams will finish the regular season, has experienced record number of daily diagnoses of COVID-19 in the past three days.

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Home advantage no excuse behind closed doors: Arteta

Mikel Arteta says Arsenal can't use the excuse of playing away for losing its two games since the resumption of the Premier League.

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NBA worried but ‘resolute’ about restart as virus spreads - report

Florida, where teams will finish the regular season, has experienced record number of daily diagnoses of COVID-19 in the past three days.

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La Liga: Real Madrid moves top with win over Sociedad

Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos broke the deadlock in the 50th minute by converting a penalty after Vinicius Jr was fouled by Sociedad's Diego Llorente.

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Serie A: Inter closes gap on leading pair despite second-half slump

Romelu Lukaku and Lautaro Martinez put Inter 2-0 ahead but Sampdoria pulled one back through Morten Thorsby and finished the match threatening an equaliser.

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All in the genes: 10 famous father-child duos in Indian sports

From Vece and Leander Paes to the Amarnaths, this Father's Day, take a look at famous dad and children duos who have graced the Indian sports arena.

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Warner confident of playing IPL if T20 World Cup is postponed

The Sunrisers Hyderabad star said most Australian players would want to play the IPL if T20 World Cup and Asia Cup are postponed.

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PGA Tour carries on after 1st positive coronavirus test

The tour said the 11 people were tested on Friday - that includes players and all caddies in Watney’s group, and another caddie staying with Watney - and all 11 tests were negative.

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NASCAR has new rules, feuds and more fans at Talladega

The 5,000 fans in the grandstands will arrive just 48 hours after Stewart-Haas Racing confirmed two unidentified employees tested posted for COVID-19.

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Coronavirus newsfile: Indian Cricketers' Association extends help to 60 cricketers' families

A round-up of how the cricket community is reacting to the Covid-19 threat

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NASCAR has new rules, feuds and more fans at Talladega

The 5,000 fans in the grandstands will arrive just 48 hours after Stewart-Haas Racing confirmed two unidentified employees tested posted for COVID-19.

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FIFA stands by evaluation of Colombia 2023 Women's World Cup bid

The Colombian proposal to bring the tournament to South America received the lowest score among FIFA's evaluation of the three bids to host the tournament.

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Flick tight-lipped on Sane after winger rejects new Man City contract

Bayern Munich head coach Hans-Dieter Flick was in no mood to discuss the reported signing of Leroy Sane from Manchester City.

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Klopp praises 'fantastic' Rashford for community work

Klopp was full of respect for the United striker after his work to overturn government ruling on school meals.

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FIFA stands by evaluation of Colombia 2023 Women's World Cup bid

The Colombian proposal to bring the tournament to South America received the lowest score among FIFA's evaluation of the three bids to host the tournament.

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Flick tight-lipped on Sane after winger rejects new Man City contract

Bayern Munich head coach Hans-Dieter Flick was in no mood to discuss the reported signing of Leroy Sane from Manchester City.

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Klopp praises 'fantastic' Rashford for community work

Klopp was full of respect for the United striker after his work to overturn government ruling on school meals.

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All in the genes: 10 famous father-child international sporting duos

From F1 heroes Keke and Nico Rosberg to the Maldinis at AC Milan, this Father's Day, take a look at the famous father-child duos of the international arena.

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Poignant return to soccer for Atalanta in virus-hit Bergamo

Atalanta won the first-leg match 4-1, and won the return leg 4-3 to reach the quarters of the Champions League in its first ever season in the competition.

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Atletico goes third in La Liga with nervy win over Valladolid

Back-to-back victories took Atletico Madrid to third in the standings while Champions League chasing Getafe slipped up again in its pursuit.

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Poignant return to soccer for Atalanta in virus-hit Bergamo

Atalanta won the first-leg match 4-1, and won the return leg 4-3 to reach the quarters of the Champions League in its first ever season in the competition.

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All in the genes: 10 famous father-child international sporting duos

From F1 heroes Keke and Nico Rosberg to the Maldinis at AC Milan, this Father's Day, take a look at the famous father-child duos of the international arena.

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All in the genes: 10 famous father-child international sporting duos

From F1 heroes Keke and Nico Rosberg to the Williams family, this Father's Day, take a look at the famous father-child duos of the international arena.

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Hamilton launches commission to push diversity in motorsport

The commission will explore how motorsport can be a vehicle to engage more young people from black backgrounds.

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All in the genes: 10 famous father-child international sporting duos

From F1 heroes Keke and Nico Rosberg to the Williams family, this Father's Day, take a look at the famous father-child duos of the international arena.

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Unacceptable defeat says Arsenal boss Arteta

Defeat to Brighton has left Arsenal in ninth spot in the Premier League table with 40 points from 30 games, six behind fifth-placed Manchester United.

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All in the genes: 10 famous father-child international sporting duos

From F1 heroes Keke and Nico Rosberg to the Williams family, this Father's Day, take a look at the famous father-child duos of the international arena.

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Djokovic reaches final of own exhibition tournament

Novak Djokovic defeated fellow Serb Pedja Krstin before he sank home crowd favourite Borna Coric at the Adria Tour in Croatia's coastal resort Zadar.

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ISL: Bengaluru FC signs Brazilian striker Cleiton Silva

Silva, who also operates on the wing, became the first foreign player to reach the 100-goal mark in Thailand and finished top scorer of the Thai League 1 for two seasons.

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Marnus Labuschagne extends contract with Glamorgan

For his spectacular performances both for Glamorgan and Australia, Labuschagne was named as one of the five Wisden Cricketers’ of the Year.

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Fans will be allowed in stadiums to watch T20 WC matches: CA interim CEO

Cricket Australia’s interim CEO Nick Hockley said fans will be allowed in stadiums to witness the T20 World Cup matches whenever the marquee event is held.

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UFC Vegas 3, Blaydes vs Volkov: When and where to watch in India, live streaming details, time

The main event of UFC Vegas 3 will be the bout between Curtis Blaydes and Alexander Volkov on June 20, Saturday at 5.30 am IST.

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Spike in coronavirus infections among athletes hurts U.S. restart plans

Athletes from various disciplines tested positive for the novel coronavirus on Friday, triggering a shutdown of some facilities.

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Spike in coronavirus infections among athletes hurts U.S. restart plans

Athletes from various disciplines tested positive for the novel coronavirus on Friday, triggering a shutdown of some facilities.

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Late Rodriguez screamer gives Leganes point at Mallorca

Elsewhere, Villarreal pulled off a third win in a row by winning 1-0 at Granada, continuing to stake their claim for a top-four finish.

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Keane in halftime rant at Manchester United performance

Roy Keane said he was “flabbergasted” by errors from centre back Maguire and De Gea as Steven Bergwijn raced through to score the opener for Spurs.

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Dutch football teams boycott TV show over Black Pete remarks

Dutch national team have boycotted Veronica Inside programme after the host compared a prominent Dutch black activist to “Black Pete”.

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Fewer fans and less money: Tennis after COVID-19

There won’t be fans at the US Open or likely anywhere else at the outset. Players, who will be rusty, will be vying for decreased prize money.

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Tennis umpire suspended for not reporting corruption attempts

Belardi Gonzalez has been a bronze badge chair umpire since 2013. He worked at the 2017 and 2018 U.S. Open and the 2016 Rio Paralympics.

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US Open 2020 to include wheelchair event after backlash

The USTA has changed its stance after leaving out the wheelchair event at the 2020 U.S. Open was met with severe criticism from wheelchair athletes.

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Late Rodriguez screamer gives Leganes point at Mallorca

Elsewhere, Villarreal pulled off a third win in a row by winning 1-0 at Granada, continuing to stake their claim for a top-four finish.

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Dutch football teams boycott TV show over Black Pete remarks

Dutch national team have boycotted Veronica Inside programme after the host compared a prominent Dutch black activist to “Black Pete”.

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Rostov's teen brigade routed 10-1 by Sochi after first team players quarantined

Rostov had tried to get the game postponed but host Sochi pushed for the fixture to go ahead as it seeks vital points to boost its battle against relegation.

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LA Lakers’ director of racial equity will help educate staff

Karida Brown was hired this week as the Lakers’ first director of racial equity and action.

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Ryder Cup without fans would be a disaster - Ian Woosnam

Fans will almost certainly be asked not to attend the Ryder Cup this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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COVID-19: Watney tests positive, withdraws from PGA Tour event

Watney, a five-time winner on the PGA Tour, played the first round on Thursday in a group with fellow Americans Vaughn Taylor and Luke List.

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LA Lakers’ director of racial equity will help educate staff

Karida Brown was hired this week as the Lakers’ first director of racial equity and action.

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La Liga: Pique pessimistic about Barca title hopes after Sevilla draw

Barcelona defender Gerar Pique is positive that second-placed Real Madrid will drop points in next few matches following the 0-0 draw at Sevilla.

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Rostov's teen brigade routed 10-1 by Sochi after first team players quarantined

Rostov had tried to get the game postponed but host Sochi pushed for the fixture to go ahead as it seeks vital points to boost its battle against relegation.

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Mourinho unhappy with VAR after Spurs held by United

Spurs were on course for three valuable points in the race for a Champions League qualification slot when they conceded an 80th minute penalty.

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La Liga: Rusty Barcelona held to goalless draw at Sevilla

Barcelona handed Real Madrid an opportunity to go top of the La Liga table after being held to a 0-0 draw by third-placed Sevilla.

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Real Madrid legend Ronaldo hails 'wonderful' Haaland

"He's a wonderful player," says Ronaldo.

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Setien hopes Messi's 700th goal comes against Sevilla

"We're playing against a team that will demand our best possible performance to beat them," says Barcelona head coach Quique Setien.

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Harry Kane will start against Manchester United - Mourinho

Kane hasn't played football for six months but he's an amazing professional and will start the game, says the Tottenham boss.

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Werner's decision not to play in the Champions League: Leipzig sporting director

Timo Werner decided not to play for Leipzig in the remaining Champions League fixtures, according to RB Leipzig sporting director Markus Kroesche.

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Ozil must give his best to reclaim Arsenal starting spot: Arteta

Ozil, who was a regular in Arteta's lineup was left out of the squad altogether at a game at Manchester City where Arsenal was defeated 3-0.

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Langer: Good chance Australia will play in England this year

"We are all going to help each other out," says the Australia head coach.

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Former Bangladesh cricketer Ramchand Goala passes away

The former left-arm spinner is best remembered for his lengthy career with Abahani

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Gabriel wants to forget last year’s controversy and move on

Gabriel insisted that he is not harbouring any hard feelings towards the host as the Windies prepare to take on England in a Test series, beginning July 8.

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Stiff tests await P. Harikrishna on Chess Tour debut

Hari, the first Indian on the Tour, is part of a 12-player field that includes the top six on the classical format ranking list.

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Atlanta Dream guard Renee Montgomery to skip WNBA 2020 season

Atlanta Dream guard Renee Montgomery has opted out of the 2020 WNBA season to focus on working for social causes.

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Atlanta Dream guard Renee Montgomery to skip WNBA 2020 season

Atlanta Dream guard Renee Montgomery has opted out of the 2020 WNBA season to focus on working for social causes.

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Pat Cummins: Reverse swing has never been a huge player in Australia

The Australian speedster thinks the Dukes ball shines up really well, while Kookaburra and SG balls are harder to shine back to good condition.

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Football returns in Brazil at empty Maracana stadium

Brazilian football returned to pitch on Thursday at the Maracana stadium with Flamengo beating Bangu 3-0 in the Rio de Janeiro state champioship.

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Luiz may not have a future at Arsenal, says Arteta

Luiz was sent off in Wednesday's loss at Manchester City and is suspended for Arsenal's trip to Brighton & Hove Albion and the game at Southampton.

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Tennis Australia offers support to Dylan Alcott

Tennis Australia says it is optimistic of running a full programme at the Australian Open in January, 2021.

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Ian Poulter, Mark Hubbard share early lead at RBC Heritage

Poulter ensured a rock-solid round of 64 in ideal scoring conditions; Hubbard was equally sharp in an error-free round.

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NWSL player tests positive for COVID-19

The NWSL is scheduled to become the first professional team sport in the United States to take the field during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Man Utd's Solskjaer seeks leadership from Pogba on return to action

Pogba has often struggled to recreate his national team form at club level and has been limited to five league starts for United this season due to ankle and foot injuries.

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Premier League referees body to review goalline error in Sheffield vs Villa match: Report

The Premier League referees body will look into the goalline glitch that cost Sheffield United a goal in Wednesday's 0-0 draw against Aston Villa.

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UEFA chief defends decision to play internationals in September

UEFA agreed on Wednesday to go ahead with international windows in September, October and November after club football was halted due to coronavirus.

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UEFA chief defends decision to play internationals in September

UEFA agreed on Wednesday to go ahead with international windows in September, October and November after club football was halted due to coronavirus.

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Australia is ready for a woman to run the game - Ellyse Perry

Perry suggested recruiters need only look as far as Western Australia CA boss Christina Matthews, or at senior women in head office, for a long-term solution.

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Ellyse Perry grateful Australia's women's team avoided staff cuts

She said it was vital that the domestic competitions were retained in their current structure

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Hawk-Eye apologises after goalline error costs Sheffield win at Villa

Sheffield Shield had a goal ruled out in the first half despite the ball crossing the goalline as Hawk-Eye apologised for the gaffe.

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Top three eye rebound at Harbour Town after rough re-start

Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm and Brooks Koepka - will all try to bounce back from a rough return to competition when they tee it up at this week's RBC Heritage in Hilton Head Island

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You should be here, McIlroy tells European players upset about rankings

Northern Irishman McIlroy, competing this week at the RBC Heritage in Hilton Head Island, said that he had little sympathy for the Europe-based players.

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We've always had a good relationship - Zidane on Bale

Zinedine Zidane insists he and Gareth Bale have always had an extremely good relationship.

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List of all the cricket series affected by coronavirus: full coverage

From saying no to handshakes, to playing matches in empty stadiums, and eventually calling off almost every tour

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Australia defender Ellie Carpenter to join Lyon

Australian full back Ellie Carpenter will move to women's Champions League winner Lyon from Portland Thorns.

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Hojbjerg stripped of captaincy but still big job to do, say Saints

While James Ward-Prowse takes the skipper's armband ahead of visit to Norwich City, unsettled Hojbjerg very much remains part of the picture according to Hasenhuettl.

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Justin Langer planning for September return and adapting to reduced staff

An England tour appears the earliest comeback as coach prepares for new ways of working

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Ronaldo can only watch as Napoli wins Italian Cup title

Juventus coach Maurizio Sarri said Ronaldo is struggling to regain his famous acceleration speed after the shutdown forced by the coronavirus pandemic.

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Premier League resumes with anti-racism message, technical glitch

The first Premier League match back after the suspension finished 0-0 and even though it was marred by an extraordinary technology glitch.

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Alcott slams US Open 'discrimination' over wheelchair omission

Two-time wheelchair singles champion Dylan Alcott slammed the US Open for not including the wheelchair event for the 2020 edition.

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French Open to be held with fans, says French federation president

French tennis federation president Bernard Giudicelli said tickets would be sold around the end of the month or at the beginning of July.

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2020 U.S. Open plan: Electronic line-calling, fewer line judges and ball people

The U.S. Tennis Association outlined plans for running a scaled-down, no-spectators version of its Grand Slam tournament amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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Ronaldo can only watch as Napoli wins Italian Cup title

Juventus coach Maurizio Sarri said Ronaldo is struggling to regain his famous acceleration speed after the shutdown forced by the coronavirus pandemic.

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Premier League resumes with anti-racism message, technical glitch

The first Premier League match back after the suspension finished 0-0 and even though it was marred by an extraordinary technology glitch.

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Racing Point gets 2020 F1 car on track at Silverstone

Drivers from other teams also clambered back into the cockpit after months of gym work and simulated racing, but in less powerful cars.

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McLaren considering sale of a minority stake in F1 team

The COVID-19 pandemic has hit the sportscar maker hard, with sales plunging during the factory shutdown and the company announcing 1,200 redundancies in May.

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City's Eric Garcia conscious, heading to hospital after collision with Ederson

Eric Garica was conscious after his collision with Ederson but according to Manchester City boss Pepe Guardiola the club was a “little bit concerned.”

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La Liga: Felix hits brace on return as Atletico thrashes Osasuna

Joao Felix was on target for Atletico Madrid as Diego Simeone's men climbed back to fourth in the La Liga with a 5-0 win over Osasuna.

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Guardiola: White people should apologise for racism

Speaking at the post-match new conference, Pep Guardiola said that he felt ashamed for what “we have done for black people around the world”.

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Red-carded Luiz takes blame for Arsenal's City loss

David Luiz was at fault for Raheem Sterling's opener just before the interval and then gave away the penalty for the second goal four minutes after the restart.

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Rachel Priest announces international retirement and joins Tasmania

The wicketkeeper-batter lost her NZC central contract earlier this month

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Interim Cricket Australia chief Nick Hockley calls for unity after redundancies

He said the game is "by no means broken" ahead of the challenge of pulling the summer together

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Hockey India announces application system for coach, technical staff

A web-link will be provided to candidates wanting to submit their applications to the respective Hockey India Member Units.

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Rashford grateful British government will provide summer food vouchers

Marcus Rashford said he was grateful that the British government would provide school food vouchers for struggling families over the summer holidays.

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Arminia Bielefeld returns to Bundesliga after 11 years

Arminia Bielefeld secured promotion to the Bundesliga next season after rival Hamburg SV stumbled to a 1-1 draw against VfL Osnabrueck on Tuesday.

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Kevin Roberts lost his trust and respect as CA CEO - Speed

Malcolm Speed says Nick Hockley faces a tough task ahead as the new Cricket Australia chief executive.

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Justin Rose splits with long-time swing coach Foley

Rose parts ways with Sean Foley after 11 years together.

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Self-service medal ceremony for Coppa Italia final

The winners of Coppa Italia final between Napoli and Juventus will have to help themselves to the trophy and medals because of coronavirus hygiene regulations.

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Klopp urges Liverpool fans to avoid gathering at stadium

Liverpool needs six points from its remaining nine Premier League games to win its first league title in 30 years.

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Cricket Australia announces 40 job losses in restructuring to save millions

The major domestic competitions have escaped cuts but there will be no Australia A tours in the next financial year

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Silver: NBA will address player concerns before return

If a player does not feel comfortable playing, then he does not have to report with his team and will not be disciplined, other than losing salary for games missed.

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Bayern coach Hansi Flick comes up trumps in first season

Flick has taken his debut season by storm and won the Bundesliga title on Tuesday. More trophies could follow.

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Premier League: Digital health passports could help get fans back into stadiums

Digital health company Prenetics announces the launch of what it says is the first such COVID-19 offering for sports - a digital health passport.

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Arteta wants 'role model' Luiz to extend Arsenal deal

David Luiz's agent revealed last week the 33-year-old Brazilian defender had only signed for one year contract with the Gunners.

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Berbatov: Solskjaer needs top-four finish to cement Man United position

Dimitar Berbatov believes Ole Gunnar Solskjaer needs results to end speculation about his Manchester United future.

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Fans sing in trees as Union Berlin seals Bundesliga survival

Union defeated fellow promoted side Paderborn 1-0 to move 10 points clear of the relegation zone with two games of the season remaining.

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Halep 'highly unlikely' to play restricted US Open

The United States Tennis Association received the green light to hold its marquee tournament in New York as scheduled.

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Silver: NBA will address player concerns before return

If a player does not feel comfortable playing, then he does not have to report with his team and will not be disciplined, other than losing salary for games missed.

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NBA lays out its vision for Disney restart to teams, players

The league and the National Basketball Players Association have been working on the terms of how the restart will work, all while constantly seeking advice from medical experts.

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Malcolm Speed: States should hold off Cricket Australia board change for now

Former chief executive wants states to tide over the covid-19 situation first

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NBA lays out its vision for Disney restart to teams, players

The league and the National Basketball Players Association have been working on the terms of how the restart will work, all while constantly seeking advice from medical experts.

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David Silva to see out season with Manchester City

The Spanish midfielder's contract was due to expire at the end of June, with the 34-year-old captain set to leave after 10 years with the club.

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World TeamTennis players testing positive for COVID-19 lose pay

A World TeamTennis player or coach who tests positive for COVID-19 when arriving for the three-week 2020 season will be dropped from the league without pay.

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Coleman facing possible doping ban after whereabouts failure

Christian Coleman, in a lengthy statement on Twitter, said he is facing a ban from the Athletics Integrity Unit after missing a test on December 9.

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Timeline: three months that brought down CA chief Kevin Roberts

The former CA chief executive could not galvanise the game amid questions over the financial impact

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Serena Williams would love to play US Open, says coach

Serena Williams’ coach, Patrick Mouratoglou, has stated that the six-time US Open champion would love to feature in this year’s tournament.

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Charles Schwab Challenge - Week in Words

Absent fans were the focus of converastion among the stars at the Charles Schwab Challenge as golf returned to action after three-month suspension.

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Favre unsure of Sancho's future at Dortmund

Lucien Favre admits he's still unsure whether Jadon Sancho will remain at the club next season.

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China offered two F1 races this year, claims official

The Chinese Grand Prix was to take place at the Shanghai International circuit on April 19 but was postponed until later in the year because of COVID-19.

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WNBA plans to play 2020 season in Florida starting late July

The WNBA is set to announce a 22-game schedule for the season with all the matches planned to be played at the IMG Academy in Florida from late July.

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Tokyo Olympics: Board member says another delay could be an option

Tokyo 2020 board member Haruyuki Takahashi has said a further delay to the Olympics should be considered instead of cancelling the event.

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Barca's record-breaker Messi reaches 20-goal mark for 12th consecutive season

Lionel Messi became the first player to score 20 goals or more in 12 consecutive seasons during Barcelona's win over Real Mallorca.

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Stats Performance Of The Week - Lionel Messi

Lionel Messi returned to action last week and immediately set the records straight during Barcelona's win over Real Mallorca.

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How La Liga is using technology to create atmosphere in empty stadiums

La Liga has released a video to show what games look like, with and without the computerised crowd noise.

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WNBA plans to play 2020 season in Florida starting late July

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How La Liga is using technology to create atmosphere in empty stadiums

La Liga has released a video to show what games look like, with and without the computerised crowd noise.

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Australia's A-league set to restart on July 16

Australia's A-League, which has been suspended since March, will resume action on July 16 with the match between Victory and West United.

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Granada earns late 2-2 draw at Betis in thriller

The result left Granada eighth on 42 points from 29 games while Betis stayed 13th on 34 points, nine clear of the relegation zone.

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US Open awaiting government approval to go ahead with plans

USTA is yet to receive the green signal from New York state government to conduct the 2020 edition of the U.S. Open without spectators.

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Djokovic unsure about resumption of tennis season

World No. 1 Novak Djokovic says he’s unsure what the tennis calendar will look like after the coronavirus crisis.

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FIFA 2022 World Cup Qatar virtually launches Education City Stadium

The Education City Stadium, a 40,000 capacity venue for the FIFA 2022 World Cup Qatar, was launched on Monday.

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Djokovic unsure about resumption of tennis season

World No. 1 Novak Djokovic says he’s unsure what the tennis calendar will look like after the coronavirus crisis.

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Djokovic unsure about resumption of tennis season

World No. 1 Novak Djokovic says he’s unsure what the tennis calendar will look like after the coronavirus crisis.

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Arteta: Club's responsibility to convince Aubameyang to stay

Mikel Arteta said the club was in talks with the player's agent and family but that the unusual circumstances had made it a slower process than usual.

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Lisbon to host rest of Champions League campaign

The Champions League final, originally scheduled to be held at the Ataturk Olympic Stadium in Istanbul, will take place at Benfica’s Stadium of Light.

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T20 World Cup in 2020 'unrealistic': Cricket Australia chairman

Cricket Australia chairman Earl Eddings thinks it will be a difficult task to get all 16 teams to Australia amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

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FIFA 2022 World Cup Qatar virtually launches Education City Stadium

The Education City Stadium, a 40,000 capacity venue for the FIFA 2022 World Cup Qatar, was launched on Monday.

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Cricket Australia chief Kevin Roberts to be replaced by interim Nick Hockley

Hockley was chief executive of the Australia T20 World Cup organising committee

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Mainz forward Awoniyi taken to hospital after concussion

The 22-year-old, who is on loan from Liverpool, collided with Augsburg defender Felix Uduokhai and was carried off the pitch on a stretcher.

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State of play in the Premier League as action draws nearer

The return of the Premier League after nearly three months, albeit behind closed doors, will offer a welcome distraction for soccer-starved fans.

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Daryl Mitchell, Jeet Raval and Finn Allen among major domestic moves

New Zealand's regional sides are getting their squads together for 2020-21 season

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Real Madrid coach Zidane content despite second half drop off

A second half slump wasn't enough to ruin Zinedine Zidane's 200th match in charge of Real Madrid

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Feliciano Lopez expects significant cuts to tennis prize money

Spain's Feliciano Lopez believes that tennis prize money will be hugely affected due to the financial crisis caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

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Xander Schauffele not losing sleep over costly lip out

Xander Schauffele had less than three feet for par to remain tied with the co-leaders at the Charles Schwab challenge in Fort Worth, Texas.

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McIlroy rues missed chance after bad start at Colonial

Not only was Rory McIlroy unable to mount a charge but he also finished the week four shots back of South African namesake Rory Sabbatini.

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