NBA: Harden, Rockets reel in Mavs, prevail in OT; Blazers rally to defeat Grizzlies

James Harden scored 49 points as the Houston Rockets erased a 14-point deficit, while the Portland Trail Blazers overwhelmed the Memphis Grizzlies in OT.

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NBA: Harden, Rockets reel in Mavs, prevail in OT; Blazers rally to defeat Grizzlies

James Harden scored 49 points as the Houston Rockets erased a 14-point deficit, while the Portland Trail Blazers overwhelmed the Memphis Grizzlies in OT.

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100 years of East Bengal: A timeline

East Bengal, one of India's most successful football clubs completes 100 years on August 1. Here are the key milestones in its history.

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IPL 2020 - Sheldon Cottrell: Want to show fans plenty of salutes in UAE

West Indies fast bowler and Kings XI Punjab's latest recruit Sheldon Cottrell says IPL going ahead is great news for cricketers and fans.

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WNBA's first overall pick Ionescu helped off court with injury

Sabrina Ionescu rolled her ankle, suffering a sprain, the New York Liberty team management said, in her third game of the shortened WNBA season.

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WNBA's first overall pick Ionescu helped off court with injury

Sabrina Ionescu rolled her ankle, suffering a sprain, the New York Liberty team management said, in her third game of the shortened WNBA season.

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One hundred years of East Bengal: Looking to the future

Three Indian football icons Bhaichung Bhutia, Subhash Bhowmick and Subrata Bhattacharya pay tribute to East Bengal as the club completes a century.

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IPL 2020 - Sheldon Cottrell: Want to show fans plenty of salutes in UAE

West Indies fast bowler and Kings XI Punjab's latest recruit Sheldon Cottrell says IPL going ahead is great news for cricketers and fans.

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Brendon Todd takes 2-stroke lead with 65 at WGC in Memphis

Brendon Todd took the lead at FedEx St. Jude Invitational with a bogey-free, five-birdie second round for a 129 total on Friday.

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NBA: Giannis, Bucks top Celtics in return; Fournier helps Magic cruise past Nets

Giannis Antetokounmpo had 36 points and 15 rebounds to lift the Milwaukee Bucks to a 119-112 victory, while Orlando Magic turned a close game into a rout.

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NBA: Giannis, Bucks top Celtics in return; Fournier helps Magic cruise past Nets

Giannis Antetokounmpo had 36 points and 15 rebounds to lift the Milwaukee Bucks to a 119-112 victory, while Orlando Magic turned a close game into a rout.

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Sheffield Wednesday to begin new season with 12-point deduction

Championship side Sheffield Wednesday has been slapped with a 12-point deduction for the 2020-21 season due to breach in the profit and sustainability rules.

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One hundred years of East Bengal: A century of struggle and accomplishments

The first 50 years brought in a sizeable amount of laurels for East Bengal, but the latter half of the century gave the club its true position in the pantheon of great football clubs in the continent.

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PSG completes domestic treble with League Cup triumph

PSG celebrated its ninth French League Cup in front of 5,000 fans on Friday after beating Lyon 6-5 on penalties.

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Koepka reaping the benefits of a putting technique change

Brooks Koepka hailed the coaching of Phil Kenyon for his return to form after he led the first day of WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational at Memphis.

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WATCH: Sarri fumes over scheduling, threatens to play U-23s against Roma

Manager Maurizio Sarri has threatened to use his U-23 side for Juventus' final Serie A game of the 2019-20 season against AS Roma.

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Going to Wembley to be arrogant, says Arsenal's Martinez

Arsenal goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez believes the FA Cup final against Chelsea is a chance to prove that he is not willing to accept being a deputy.

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COVID-19: NRAI postpones compulsory shooting camp

The camp meant for the Olympic core group was to begin from Saturday at the Dr. Karni Singh Range.

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NBA: LeBron James sinks winning hoop as Lakers pip Clippers

Los Angeles Lakers earned a 103-101 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers in the restart of the NBA season at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex.

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NBA: LeBron James sinks winning hoop as Lakers pip Clippers

Los Angeles Lakers earned a 103-101 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers in the restart of the NBA season at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex.

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Hamilton aims to stay in F1 for at least three more years

Lewis Hamilton hopes to stay in Formula One for at least three more years, with the COVID-19 pandemic and racial issues providing him energy and motivation.

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Napoli president concerned about playing in Barcelona

Napoli is set to play its Champions League round of 16 second leg in Barcelona which has president Aurelio De Laurentiis concerned due to the threat of coronavirus.

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Murray predicts more US Open withdrawals after Barty

Andy Murray expects some of the top men's players to follow women's world number one Ashleigh Barty in skipping the US Open due to COVID-19 concerns.

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India may not be as effective as Neil Wagner in bowling bouncers - Matthew Wade

The Test series against India in 2020-21 will nonetheless be one of the toughest challenges for Australia, says Wade.

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Harrington, Molinari withdraw from PGA Championship

Francesco Molinari and Padraig Harrington will be replaced by Troy Merritt and Talor Gooch at the PGA Championship next week.

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NBA: Utah Jazz beats New Orleans Pelicans

Thanks to a productive fourth quarter, Utah Jazz narrowly edged out New Orleans Pelicans in the first game of the NBA after its restart.

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England women not to play in 2021 SheBelieves Cup due to COVID concerns

England has taken part in the invitational round-robin tournament every year since its inception in 2016 and was crowned champion last year.

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Championship: Fulham edges past Cardiff on aggregate to set up Brentford final

Fulham, which defeated Cardiff City 3-2 on aggregate, will face local rival Brentford in an all south-west London playoff final at Wembley on Tuesday.

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NBA: Utah Jazz beats New Orleans Pelicans

Thanks to a productive fourth quarter, Utah Jazz narrowly edged out New Orleans Pelicans in the first game of the NBA after its restart.

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Players protest racial injustice as NBA returns to action

Coaches and game officials joined players from the NBA teams in taking a knee to protest against racial injustice and police brutality.

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Players protest racial injustice as NBA returns to action

Coaches and game officials joined players from the NBA teams in taking a knee to protest against racial injustice and police brutality.

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Grosjean and Hamilton clear the air over F1 anti-racism gesture

Lewis Hamilton was critical of Grand Prix Drivers' Association director Romain Grosjean for a rushed anti-racism gesture at the Hungarian GP.

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Pirlo returns to Juventus as coach of U23 team

Italy legend Andrea Pirlo returned to Turin as the coach of Juventus' U23 team which plays in the Serie C.

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IPL 2020: Shorter squad strength a bone of contention

The strength of each squad could be up for discussion when the Indian Premier League's (IPL) Governing Council conducts its virtual meeting on Sunday.

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TNPL 2020 likely to be cancelled

With no sport allowed in August and the IPL to start in September, there is no window for the TNPL in 2020.

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IPL 2020: Shorter squad strength a bone of contention

The strength of each squad could be up for discussion when the Indian Premier League's (IPL) Governing Council conducts its virtual meeting on Sunday.

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Koepka finds form, leads by 2 shots in Memphis

After missing the cut at the 3M Open last week, Koepka was able to reconnect with coach Pete Cowen for the first time since March.

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Vikas Krishan to choose U.S. pro bouts over national camp in Patiala

Vikas believes the conventional path is just not good enough for a podium finish at next year’s Tokyo Olympics.

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ENG vs WI: Series review - Will Holder's revenue plea fall on deaf ears again?

England's pace arsenal and West Indies' clueless batting hogged the limelight but the harder questions remain off the field.

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Vietnam to host AFC Cup matches in Southeast Asia

Group F matches will take place at the Thong Nhat Stadium in Ho Chi Minh City while the Group G ties will be staged in Quang Ninh's Cam Pha Stadium.

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Osaka will play in US Open, says management team

Former U.S. Open champion Naomi Osaka's management team has said that the 22-year old will play the Grand Slam scheduled to begin on August 31.

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Mouratoglou says UTS attracting new demographic to the game

Patrick Mouratoglou felt that his initiative Ultimate Tennis Showdown has helped attract more young fans.

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National sports awards likely to be delayed this year

The COVID-19 pandemic may force a postponement of the national sports awards ceremony which is held on 29 August every year.

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NBA restart to feature 89 international players

The list includes eight NBA All-Stars such as Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo, Dallas Mavericks' Luka Doncic and Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid.

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McIlroy may not return to Europe this year due to COVID-19 risk

Rory McIlroy will play in the U.S. Open in September but has hinted he may not take part in the European Tour's Scottish Open or BMW PGA Championship in October.

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Sports Minister arranges for ₹5 lakh for Wushu player

Kiren Rijiju sanctions ₹5 lakh for Shiksha, a national Wushu champion from Haryana, to help her overcome financial difficulties.

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NBA restart to feature 89 international players

The list includes eight NBA All-Stars such as Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo, Dallas Mavericks' Luka Doncic and Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid.

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Jerry Lalrinzuala extends stay at Chennaiyin FC

The left-back signs a new multi-year deal with Chennayin FC.

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Richarlison may stay at Everton for another season

Everton striker Richarlison said he might stay at Everton but might leave the Merseyside club if a suitable offer comes.

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NBA Stats: James, Harden and others who have dominated the charts

With the 2019-20 NBA season restarting on July 30 (Thursday), Sportstar brings you the top-5 stats leaders in every category, from points per game to blocks.

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NBA Stats: James, Harden and others who have dominated the charts

With the 2019-20 NBA season restarting on July 30 (Thursday), Sportstar brings you the top-5 stats leaders in every category, from points per game to blocks.

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Transfer Talk: Man City close to signing Valencia's Ferran Torres

Manchester City has closed in on a deal with Valencia winger Ferran Torres to add to its attackers roster following Leroy Sane's exit.

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Barty pulls out of US Open, cites travel concerns

Ashleigh Barty is yet to take a decision on the French Open which is rescheduled to start on September 27.

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Italian Grand Prix at Monza to run without spectators

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced the organisers to host the GP at Monza, a highlight of the calendar for Ferrari fans, without spectators.

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US women's football team told to wait until 2021 for jury trial

U.S. District Judge R. Gary Klausner told the players and the U.S. Soccer Federation that jurors were not available during the novel coronavirus pandemic.

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Serie A: Lazio sinks Brescia, Zlatan scores brace in Milan win

Ciro Immobile moved closer to a Serie A scoring record as got on scoresheet in Lazio's 2-0 win over Brescia on Wednesday.

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Fast start propels Brentford into Championship playoff final

Brentford bossed the match from the start in its last-ever fixture at Griffin Park, its home since 1904, and added a third goal early in the second half.

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On This Day, 2012: Gagan Narang wins bronze at London Games

Under pressure after two medal-less Olympic campaigns, Narang mentally shut the outside world and calmly clinched the bronze medal in London.

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Boateng recounts the pain of racist abuse to Bayern teammates

Jerome Boateng, who has faced monkey chants in the past at games, was born in Berlin and his mother is German while his father is from Ghana.

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East Bengal announces Bruto Da Costa as new coach

Kolkata giant East Bengal has announced former NorthEast United FC assistant Francisco Bruto Da Costa as its new head coach.

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Chris Woakes is England’s unsung hero - Alec Stewart

Stewart was pleased to see Woakes claim a five-wicket-innings-haul in the third Test against West Indies at Old Trafford.

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PGA Tour modifies guidelines for positive coronavirus tests

The tour originally said based on already existing guidelines players who tested positive could return after 10 days of isolation and 72 hours without a fever.

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Jason Holder: Smaller nations must get to play adequate cricket amidst COVID-19

In a world scarred by COVID-19, only India, Australia and England have the resources to stage games in bio-secure bubbles, says the Windies captain.

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NBPA chief: 'Bubble' a possibility for 2020-21 season

NBPA executive director Michele Roberts feels the “bubble” environment might be necessary for the 2020-21 NBA season to be held.

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NBPA chief: 'Bubble' a possibility for 2020-21 season

NBPA executive director Michele Roberts feels the “bubble” environment might be necessary for the 2020-21 NBA season to be held.

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Jesse Lingard reflects on difficult season with Manchester United

Jesse Lingard's goal in the closing stages of Manchester United's 2-0 win at Leicester City on Sunday was his first Premier League strike in 18 months.

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Sanga and Mahela – A partnership for the ages

It was for over two days in July 2006 that Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene's friendship was truly put to test and cemented on a 22-yard strip.

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NBA fixtures: Schedule of who plays whom, when, where

Here's the schedule of the remainder of the 2019-20 NBA season with timings in IST. The NBA restart will take place across three venues in Orlando, Florida.

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NBA: Zion Williamson clears quarantine, slated to practice

The New Orleans Pelicans star was slated to practice with the team on Tuesday night.

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NBA fixtures: Schedule of who plays whom, when, where

Here's the schedule of the remainder of the 2019-20 NBA season with timings in IST. The NBA restart will take place across three venues in Orlando, Florida.

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NBA: Zion Williamson clears quarantine, slated to practice

The New Orleans Pelicans star was slated to practice with the team on Tuesday night.

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NBA: Lakers, Clippers still the teams to beat in the west

The star power fuelling LA Lakers and Clippers makes them favourites to win the Western Conference, according to analysts.

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Martinez strike takes Inter past Napoli, Atalanta beats Parma

Lautaro Martinez's long-distance strike handed Inter Milan a win over Napoli, while Atalanta came from behind to beat Parma in the Serie A.

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Timo Werner: Frank Lampard the key reason for Chelsea move

Timo Werner agreed a move to Chelsea last month and has already started training with the club even though he is not eligible to play until next season.

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NBA: Lakers, Clippers still the teams to beat in the west

The star power fuelling LA Lakers and Clippers makes them favourites to win the Western Conference, according to analysts.

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Minnesota’s Fowles breaks WNBA career rebounding record

Sylvia Fowles on Tuesday became the WNBA’s all-time rebounding leader, passing former team-mate Rebekkah Brunson.

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WNBA: Aerial Powers scores 27 as Mystics beats Sun

Washington Mystics beat Connecticut Sun 94-89 on Tuesday night in a rematch of the 2019 WNBA Finals.

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Minnesota’s Fowles breaks WNBA career rebounding record

Sylvia Fowles on Tuesday became the WNBA’s all-time rebounding leader, passing former team-mate Rebekkah Brunson.

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WNBA: Aerial Powers scores 27 as Mystics beats Sun

Washington Mystics beat Connecticut Sun 94-89 on Tuesday night in a rematch of the 2019 WNBA Finals.

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Arsenal's Mustafi to miss start of next season after hamstring surgery

Shkodran Mustafi sustained a hamstring injury during the closing stages of Arsenal's 2-0 FA Cup semifinal victory against Manchester City this month.

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No evidence Man City broke FFP rules but it failed to cooperate: CAS

The Court of Arbitration for Sport has said that Manchester City showed “blatant disregard” to the Financial Fair Play investigation it was subjected to.

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In Pictures: Indian hockey's 1980 Olympic gold journey

In Pictures: Indian hockey's 1980 Olympic gold journey

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In Pictures: Indian hockey's 1980 Olympic gold journey

In Pictures: Indian hockey's 1980 Olympic gold journey

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Ferguson forgives Klopp for late-night call after Liverpool title triumph

The title was sealed when Chelsea beat Manchester City 2-1 late June, but Jurgen Klopp clearly waited a few hours before calling the sometimes-gruff Scot.

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Lanka Premier League to kick off on 28 August - SLC

Five teams will compete for the T20 title over 23 games; over 70 international players have confirmed their availability.

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Fawad Alam named in 20-man Pakistan Test squad

The tour selection committee headed by chief selector Misbah-ul-Haq left out batsmen Ifthikar Ahmed, Khushdil Shah, Fakhar Zaman and uncapped Haider Ali.

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Australian Open postponed indefinitely due to COVID-19

The tournament was scheduled for Kingston Heath Golf Club in Melbourne, which has been in lockdown due to a large increase in COVID-19 infections.

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Beating Ferrari would be big boost for McLaren, says Norris

Lando Norris believes McLaren has a real chance of finishing ahead of Ferrari in the Formula One constructors' championship this season.

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Belgian coach in Tanzania sacked for racist outburst

Belgian coach Luc Eymae has been sacked by Tanzanian football club Young Boys after his racist comments directed at the club's supporters last week.

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CONCACAF unveils rejigged qualifying format for 2022 World Cup

The new format, 35 teams from North and South Americas, will be split into three rounds with the first being played in October and November.

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Stuart Broad waits for chance to take 500th Test victim

If the weather plays its part on Tuesday, he will be eager to turn his torment of just a fortnight ago into real delight.

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Legends of Chess: Anand snaps loss streak by beating Gelfand

Viswananthan Anand finally got back to winning ways in the Legends of Chess tournament after defeating Boris Gelfand in the seventh round on Monday.

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Paul, NBA coaches 'grateful' for bubble as MLB grapples with coronavirus

In addition to daily testing, team personnel are required to measure and record their temperature, oxygen saturation levels and irregular health symptoms.

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Brazil sets Olympic camp in Portugal due to pandemic at home

Brazil has set up its training camp involving more than 100 Brazilians at Rio Maior, which is free of COVID-19.

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Covid-19 restrictions might make David Warner 'rethink' international future

Players with families might choose to retire, the Australia batsman says, instead of long stints on the road

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Cancelled England series is not a case of neglect - Shanta Rangaswamy

The situation was out of BCCI's control, says Apex Council member

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Paul, NBA coaches 'grateful' for bubble as MLB grapples with coronavirus

In addition to daily testing, team personnel are required to measure and record their temperature, oxygen saturation levels and irregular health symptoms.

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CONCACAF unveils rejigged qualifying format for 2022 World Cup

The new format, 35 teams from North and South Americas, will be split into three rounds with the first being played in October and November.

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Javi Gracia appointed as Valencia coach

Javi Gracia, who last coached Watford, has signed a two-year contract with La Liga club Valencia.

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NBA season restarts on July 30 - All you need to know

The 2019-20 NBA season will resume on July 30 after a four-month halt due to the COVID-19 pandemic and here's everything you need to know about the NBA restart.

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Liberty, Nets owner wants WNBA, NBA teams on equal ground

New York Liberty and Brooklyn Nets owner Joe Tsai last week made NBA veteran Keia Clarke the first CEO in Liberty’s history.

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Afghanistan Cricket Board sacks its CEO for 'unsatisfactory performance' and 'misbehaviour'

Lutfullah Stanikzai was let go two years before his contract expires

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NBA season restarts on July 30 - All you need to know

The 2019-20 NBA season will resume on July 30 after a four-month halt due to the COVID-19 pandemic and here's everything you need to know about the NBA restart.

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Liberty, Nets owner wants WNBA, NBA teams on equal ground

New York Liberty and Brooklyn Nets owner Joe Tsai last week made NBA veteran Keia Clarke the first CEO in Liberty’s history.

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Liverpool's Klopp wins LMA Manager of the Year award

Liverpool's head coach Jurgen Klopp won the LMA manager of the year award while Chelsea Women's Emma Hayes won the WSL manager of the year.

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Brighton ropes in Lallana on free transfer from Liverpool

Brighton and Hove Albion has signed midfielder Adam Lallana on a free transfer from Premier League champion Liverpool.

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‘Apprehensive’ Murray mentally switched on for US Open

The US Open will be held without spectators, and organisers are planning to set up a strict bio-security “bubble” around the tournament to mitigate the risk of contracting the virus.

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England vs West Indies, 3rd Test Live Score, Day 4: Eyes on weather as Broad aims 500 wickets

England vs West Indies, third Test, Day 4 Live updates: Will rain impact the decider Game at Old Trafford? Follow Sportstar for live streaming updates.

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Young Bangladesh pacer Kazi Anik handed two-year ban for doping violation

Pacer Kazi Anik Islam, who was Bangladesh's top wicket taker at the 2018 U-19 World Cup, has been banned for two years for failing a dope test.

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England v Ireland to kick off World Cup Super League on July 30

Top seven sides apart from hosts India will qualify for the 2023 ODI World Cup

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Solskjaer delighted with Manchester United's Champions League berth

Manchester United, which at one point looked doubtful of clinching even a Europa League berth, finished third to clinch a Champions League berth.

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Barca president Bartomeu confident Messi will sign new deal

Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu insists that Lionel Messi will sign a new contract with the side.

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All about Test cricket wicketkeepers – Part III

In the third part of this statistical analysis on Test wicketkeepers, we take a look at their all-round performances and also at times their bowling performances.

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NWSL’s most valuable player Daly says Houston win no 'fluke'

Sophie Schmidt converted a penalty five minutes into the game while Shea Groom sealed the win in the first minute of stoppage time by rounding goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher to score.

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Mourinho wants something ‘beautiful’ in Europa League

Under Mourinho, Tottenham sealed the sixth place after a strong finish to the season, winning five of its nine league games since the restart of the season and losing only once.

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Premier League: The five breakthrough stars

From Manchester United striker Mason Greenwood to Arsenal's Gabriel Martinelli, here are the top-five youngsters who stole the headlines this Premier League season.

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Windies coach challenges batsmen to save series against England

West Indies is facing a mammoth target of 399 in the final Test against England as head coach Phil Simmons expects his batsmen to step up.

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Legends of Chess: Nepomniachtchi inflicts another defeat on Anand

Ian Nepomniachtchi won the decisive tie-break against Viswananthan in 41 moves to condemn the Indian to sixth-straight defeat.

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For Esow Alben, it’s a different life cycle of late

The 19-year-old track cyclist is eagerly awaiting to take part in a training camp in Patiala to get back to peak form and fitness.

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All about Test cricket wicketkeepers – Part III

In the third part of this statistical analysis on Test wicketkeepers, we take a look at their all-round performances and also at times their bowling performances.

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New CA financial chief Samantha Douglas to start amid grants dispute

She will be a key figure as the board works to resolve the impasse with the states

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Best quotes of the Premier League 2019-20 season

Jose Mourinho's mistaken stats, Pep Guardiola addressing racism in the society and Watford's Tyson Fury inspiration to break Liverpool's dream run.

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Dean Smith proud as Aston Villa proves doubters wrong

Aston Villa avoided relegation by capturing eight points in its last four games, including a midweek win over Arsenal that proved crucial.

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Sarri says he had to tiptoe his way into Juventus

Juventus head coach Maurizio Sarri said it has not been easy to get the team to adapt his style after it clinched the Serie A title on Sunday.

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Guardiola thanks Silva for decade of Man City service

David Silva, who joined Manchester City a decade ago, played his 309th and final Premier League game for the club in Sunday's 5-0 rout of Norwich City.

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Lampard confirms Pedro exit from Chelsea

Spanish winger Pedro is set to leave Chelsea after four seasons at Stamford Bridge having won the Premier League, Europa League and the FA Cup.

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Deeney fails to rule out leaving Watford after relegation heartbreak

Watford was relegated from the Premier League after losing to Arsenal on Sunday and captain Troy Deeney is unsure of his future with the club.

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Immobile hits hat-trick in Lazio's win over Verona, Roma beats Fiorentina

Serie A top scorer Ciro Immobile took his season tally to 34 goals with a hat-trick against Verona while Jordan Veretout converted two penalties in a Roma win.

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NWSL: Houston Dash beats Red Stars 2-0 to win Challenge Cup

The Dash are the upstart underdogs of the Challenge Cup, after finishing seventh in the NWSL last season. Rachel Daly led Houston with three goals in the tournament.

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PCB came under pressure over England tour after positive Covid-19 tests, says CEO

But, he says, the Pakistan board decided to go ahead with the series to do its part for the resumption of cricket

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Chess24 Legends of Chess LIVE: Carlsen, Ding Liren lock horns; Anand to battle Ian

Catch the LIVE score, moves, commentary and highlights from Chess24 Legends of Chess, the penultimate event of the million-dollar Magnus Carlsen Chess Tour

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Warne the unlikely inspiration for Broad's quickfire fifty

Stuart Broad says Shane Warne's batting was partly behind his quickfire 50 against the West Indies on Day 2 of the third Test in Manchester.

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Warne the unlikely inspiration for Broad's quickfire fifty

Stuart Broad says Shane Warne's batting was partly behind his quickfire 50 against the West Indies on Day 2 of the third Test in Manchester.

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England vs West Indies, 3rd Test 2020, Day 3 Live Score: Broad, Anderson put England on top

England vs West Indies Live Score 2020: Follow Sportstar for the live score updates of third day of the third test Eng vs WI live streaming.

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3M Open Golf: Atwal gives away early gains, slips in third round

Two chip-in birdies gave Arjun Atwal the momentum he needed at the start of the third round. But the 47-year-old from Asansol was unable to keep it going.

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How COVID-19 affected sports stakeholders behind the scenes

Player agents, sports management firms, entrepreneurs and people at the back end are equally affected due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Warne the unlikely inspiration for Broad's quickfire fifty

Stuart Broad says Shane Warne's batting was partly behind his quickfire 50 against the West Indies on Day 2 of the third Test in Manchester.

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Conte rules out 'fantasy' Messi move to Inter

Inter head coach Antonio Conte says a move from the side for Barcelona star Lionel Messi could only exist in fantasy football.

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Solskjaer demands focus ahead of crunch match with Leicester

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer warns his players that concentration must be high in final game against Leicester City.

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Seattle Storm beats New York Liberty in WNBA season opener

The WNBA season-opener saw the Seattle Storm and New York Liberty players walk to their locker rooms during the U.S. national anthem played prior to the game in protest of racial inequality.

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Conte rules out 'fantasy' Messi move to Inter

Inter head coach Antonio Conte says a move from the side for Barcelona star Lionel Messi could only exist in fantasy football.

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Solskjaer demands focus ahead of crunch match with Leicester

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer warns his players that concentration must be high in final game against Leicester City.

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West Indies greats helped inspire Roach to 200 Test wickets

Kemar Roach reflects on joining the select band of West Indians with 200 Test wickets.

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Series win still on Kemar Roach's mind amid emotions of getting to 200 wickets

Says going wicketless in the first Test made him "wonder what's going on", but now he's "definitely back"

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Seattle Storm beats New York Liberty in WNBA season opener

The WNBA season-opener saw the Seattle Storm and New York Liberty players walk to their locker rooms during the U.S. national anthem played prior to the game in protest of racial inequality.

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West Indies greats helped inspire Roach to 200 Test wickets

Kemar Roach reflects on joining the select band of West Indians with 200 Test wickets.

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Legends of Chess: Anand suffers fifth straight defeat

Viswanathan Anand lost 2-3 to Hungary's Peter Leko on Saturday which was his fifth straight defeat in the Legends of Chess online tournament.

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Wolfsburg defender Kevin Mbabu tests positive for COVID-19

Wolfsburg defender Kevin Mbabu will most likely miss his side's Europa League round of 16 second leg tie against Shakhtar on August 5.

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Spurs' top-four push came too late, says Mourinho

Tottengam Hotspur has won five of its last eight Premier League games to climb to the seventh spot, but Jose Mourinho feels its too little too late.

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Serie A: Inter overcomes Genoa to put pressure on Juventus

With this win over Genoa, Inter Milan moved above Atalanta into second place with 76 points, four behind Juventus which hosts Sampdoria on Sunday.

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Hapless Sassuolo has four goals disallowed in Napoli defeat

Napoli, which has qualified for the Europa League as the Coppa Italia winner, stayed seventh with 59 points with Sassuolo eighth on 48.

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Broad reveals Warne inspiration after Day 2 batting exploits

Stuart Broad revealed that making slight adjustments to his batting stance helped him score a 33-ball fifty on the Day 2 of the third Test against West Indies.

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England vs West Indies 3rd Test 2020: Day 2 Live: Buttler, Pope put England on top

Eng vs WI Live Streaming: Follow Sportstar for England vs West Indies, third Test 2020 day 2 live scores at Old Trafford, Manchester.

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Zion Williamson rejoins NBA bubble, Pacers' Sabonis leaves for treatment

Pelicans' star forward Zion Williamson rejoined the NBA bubble in Orlando and will undergo quarantine before joining his teammates.

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There's 'positive conflict' - Gary Stead on relationship with Kane Williamson

Both the New Zealand captain and coach have had to answer questions about their equation in recent times

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Australian Open 2021 planning for bio-bubble and reduced audience

Tennis Australia chief executive Craig Tiley said that the organisers will look at the US Open and French Open to plan contingencies for the 2021 Australian Open.

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England vs West Indies: ECB releases five players from bio-secure bubble

Joe Denly will join the white-ball training group ahead of the ODI series; the other four have returned to their counties.

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West Indies want to host South Africa in September, IPL permitting

Cricket South Africa is committed to letting its players go and participate in the IPL

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Halep's Palermo appearance in doubt after Italy's quarantine order

Simona Halep's participation in the Palermo Ladies Open looks difficult as Italy has announced a mandatory quarantine for travellers coming from Romania and Bulgaria.

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Legends of Chess: Anand crashes to fourth-straight defeat

Viswanathan Anand lost 2-3 to Anish Giri on Friday after his Dutch opponent grabbed a crucial win in the Armageddon game.

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BCCI invites applications for Saba Karim's replacement as General Manager - Game Development

The board is yet to advertise for the vacant CEO, CFO and NCA COO positions

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NWSL Challenge Cup: Houston Dash hopes to upset Chicago Red Stars in final clash

Chicago Red Stars, which lost last year's NWSL Championship final, will look for redemption on Sunday when it takes on Houston Dash in the Challenge Cup final.

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Arsenal defender Mustafi ruled out of FA Cup final against Chelsea

Shkodran Mustafi sustained a hamstring injury during the closing stages of Arsenal's 2-0 semifinal victory against Manchester City at Wembley last week.

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3M Open: Werenski, Thompson tied for lead after second round in Minnesota

Americans Michael Thompson and Richy Werenski are at the top of the leaderboard heading into Saturday.

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WNBA set to tip off shortened season after delayed start

WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert, league staff and the player’s union worked together on a plan to begin the league’s 24th season at a single site amid coronavirus.

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UFC Fight Island 3: Whittaker vs Till - All you need to know

On 26 July, former middleweight champion Robert Whittaker will face Darren Till in the main event clash in Abu Dhabi.

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On this day: Balbir Singh Sr. magic gives India fifth Olympic hockey gold

India clinched its fifth successive hockey gold medal at Olympics, as Balbir Singh Sr. starred with five goals against the Netherlands in Helsinki, 1952.

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IOC apologises, deletes tweet about 1936 Berlin Olympics

The International Olympic Committee has apologised and deleted a Twitter message which some saw as celebrating Nazi Germany’s hosting of the 1936 Olympics.

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Biel Chess Festival: Harikrishna secures maiden win

P. Harikrishna defeated young German Vincent Keymer in the fourth round of the Classical event of the 53rd Biel International Chess Festival in Switzerland.

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Sreenidhi Football Club bids for I-League entry

SFC is one of the three teams bidding and since Hyderabad has Hyderabad FC in the ISL, it chose Visakhapatnam; a decision is likely to be taken by July end.

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WNBA set to tip off shortened season after delayed start

WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert, league staff and the player’s union worked together on a plan to begin the league’s 24th season at a single site amid coronavirus.

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Serie A: Atalanta's title hopes falter after 1-1 draw with AC Milan

Atalanta's Serie A title charge went up in smokes after it drew 1-1 against AC Milan after Ruslan Malinovsky missed a penalty early in first half.

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David Silva says Man City career beyond wildest dreams

David Silva has won 11 trophies in 10 seasons with Manchester City, including four Premier League titles, since arriving from Valencia in 2010.

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PSG beats 10-man St Etienne to win French Cup but Mbappe injured

Paris Saint-Germain clinched a record-extending 13th Coupe de France title as it rode on Neymar's strike to beat 10-man Saint Etienne.

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West Indies confident of fighting back on Day 2, says Brathwaite

West Indies opener Kraigg Brathwaite is confident that his team will add pressure on England batsmen on the second day of the third Test at Manchester.

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Championship: 5 Things - Marcelo Bielsa, a Leeds record-setter

Here are 5 things you didn't know after the final round of regular season matches in the Championship

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Premier League: 5 Things - Liverpool goes unbeaten at Anfield for three years

Five things from this week's Premier League football as Liverpool goes three years unbeaten at Anfield in the League.

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Leicester keeper Schmeichel defends under-fire De Gea

Leicester City keeper Kasper Schmeichel jumped to his counterpart David De Gea's defence following his errors in the FA Cup semifinal against Chelsea.

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ENG vs WI: Richards-Botham Trophy to replace Wisden Trophy

The third Test between England and West Indies will be the last time the two teams compete for the Wisden Trophy.

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South Korea to allow fans back into baseball, football games

Fans will be allowed to attend Korea Baseball Organization games starting on Sunday, and Korea Professional Football League matches starting August 1.

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Championship: 5 Things - Marcelo Bielsa, a Leeds record-setter

Here are 5 things you didn't know after the final round of regular season matches in the Championship

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Premier League: 5 Things - Liverpool goes unbeaten at Anfield for three years

Five things from this week's Premier League football as Liverpool goes three years unbeaten at Anfield in the League.

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VIRAL VIDEO: Liverpool fans celebrate title win outside Anfield

Liverpool fans ignored pleas to stay home, gathering outside Anfield to celebrate the Premier League title win.

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IPL 2020 likely to start on September 19, final on November 8

The IPL Governing Council will meet next week to chalk out the final details and approve the schedule

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South Korea to allow fans back into baseball, football games

Fans will be allowed to attend Korea Baseball Organization games starting on Sunday, and Korea Professional Football League matches starting August 1.

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VIRAL VIDEO: Liverpool fans celebrate title win outside Anfield

Liverpool fans ignored pleas to stay home, gathering outside Anfield to celebrate the Premier League title win.

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Sane says he will be happy if Man City wins Champions League

Leroy Sane's move from Manchester City to Bayern Munich in July means he will be ineligible to feature in the Champions League.

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David Villa denies accusation of harassment at New York City

New York City FC said it will investigate the harassment accusation against David Villa after a former club intern had made the charges on Twitter.

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Jordi Cruyff steps down as Ecuador coach

Cruyff resigned from his post on Thursday without having led a single game or even a training session.

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Richy Werenski grabs one-shot lead at 3M Open

Werenski cards an eight-under-par 63 in the first round; Tony Finau lies two shots back.

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Jordi Cruyff steps down as Ecuador coach

Cruyff resigned from his post on Thursday without having led a single game or even a training session.

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Scottish club St Mirren reports seven positive COVID-19 tests

St Mirren has reported seven positive COVID-19 tests which has prompted the Scottish FA to order top-flight clubs to return to twice-weekly testing.

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Archer has the X-factor, says Brathwaite

England dropped Jofra Archer, who breached biosecurity protocols, from the second Test against the West Indies but he could return for the deciding game.

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Major League Baseball players protest racial inequality at season opener

All the players from Washington Nationals and New York Yankees took a knee in protest against the racial inequality on Thursday.

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Tokyo Olympics must be simple and safe - John Coates

IOC vice-president John Coates says Tokyo must stage a simplified Summer Games next year.

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Lazio clinches Champions League place with win over Cagliari

Ciro Immobile netted the winner with his 31st goal of the season as Lazio clinched the final Italian place in the UEFA Champions League next season.

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ATP, WTA cancel all China events in 2020 due to coronavirus

The ATP and WTA have cancelled all the remaining events in China this including the WTA Finals due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Shakib Al Hasan: 'I made mistakes; I want everyone to learn from them'

Bangladesh allrounder says he has matured into someone who is calmer and "understands life better"

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West Indies offers support to Jofra Archer following racist online abuse

West Indies assistant coach Roddy Estwick says, "He knows what's coming so he's just got to lay low."

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Ben Stokes the best all-rounder I've played with - Anderson

"It's just amazing to have that talent in our team," says England's James Anderson.

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Beating Chelsea added to a special night - Klopp

Jurgen Klopp is delighted to see his side beat Chelsea 5-3 before lifting the Premier League trophy at Anfield.

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De Gea showed he can concentrate in West Ham game: Solskjaer

The Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was happy with goalkeeper David de Gea's performance in the 1-1 draw against West Ham United.

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It was wonderful to celebrate with my family: Klopp on Liverpool trophy lift

Jurgen Klopp reflects on Liverpool lifting the Premier League trophy at a mostly deserted Anfield following the 5-3 win against Chelsea on Wednesday.

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Lockie Ferguson hungry to play Tests after shortened debut

Fast bowler realises breaking into Test XI won't be easy

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First-Class Counties Select XI v Pakistanis

First-Class Counties Select XI v Pakistanis

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Ben Stokes the best all-rounder I've played with - Anderson

"It's just amazing to have that talent in our team," says England's James Anderson.

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Beating Chelsea added to a special night - Klopp

Jurgen Klopp is delighted to see his side beat Chelsea 5-3 before lifting the Premier League trophy at Anfield.

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De Gea showed he can concentrate in West Ham game: Solskjaer

The Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was happy with goalkeeper David de Gea's performance in the 1-1 draw against West Ham United.

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It was wonderful to celebrate with my family: Klopp on Liverpool trophy lift

Jurgen Klopp reflects on Liverpool lifting the Premier League trophy at a mostly deserted Anfield following the 5-3 win against Chelsea on Wednesday.

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Jurgen Klopp: Champions of the world but Liverpool can still improve

Liverpool will not rest on its laurels having won its first English league crown in 30 years, according to head coach Jurgen Klopp.

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How Marcelo Bielsa steered Leeds back to the Premier League

Leeds United chose to keep the faith in ‘The Madman’ Bielsa after signing him as head coach in 2018 and has reaped the benefits.

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Red Stars downs Sky Blue 3-2 to reach Challenge Cup final

Bianca St. Georges, Rachel Hill and Savannah McCaskill scored for Chicago Red Stars in a 3-2 semifinal victory against Sky Blue on Wednesday.

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UK Cyber Security Centre says Premier League clubs targeted by hackers

The National Cyber Security Centre highlighted a case where the emails of a Premier League team's managing director were hacked before transfer talks.

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Postponed Tokyo Olympics hits one-year-to-go mark - again

Unlike last year, when fireworks cascaded over Tokyo Bay, few are in a mood to celebrate.

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In Pictures: Liverpool players celebrate with Premier League trophy

After Liverpool defeated Chelsea 5-3 on Wednesday, the club's players and staff celebrated as skipper Jordan Henderson lifted the Premier League trophy.

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IPL 2020 without spectators a possible psychological challenge

Sports scientist and performance coach Shayamal Vallabhjee says young cricketers may find it difficult to deal with the lack of buzz.

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IPL 2020 without spectators a possible psychological challenge

Sports scientist and performance coach Shayamal Vallabhjee says young cricketers may find it difficult to deal with the lack of buzz.

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In Pictures: Liverpool players celebrate with Premier League trophy

After Liverpool defeated Chelsea 5-3 on Wednesday, the club's players and staff celebrated as skipper Jordan Henderson lifted the Premier League trophy.

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Lampard tells Liverpool not to get too arrogant

Chelsea boss Frank Lampard reflected on the improvement his team has made over the course of the season and was optimistic about a top-four finish.

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Be ready for party when this virus is gone, Klopp tells Liverpool fans

Liverpool head coach Jurgen Klopp was ecstatic after the club lifted its first title of the Premier League era following a 5-3 win over Chelsea.

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Remembering Khashaba Jadhav in Olympic Niwas

On July 23, 1952, India wrestler Khashaba Jadhav won the bronze medal in Helsinki Olympics; his son wants to mark the date in honour of his late father.

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Klopp expects 'positive' performance from Liverpool against Chelsea

"I am very positive that these boys will put a proper performance out there on the pitch," says Jurgen Klopp.

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Messi can stay at Barca as long as he wants - Fernando Gago

Argentina and Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi's former international team-mate Fernando Gago gives his opinion on what the future holds for the La Liga legend.

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LeBron James: Every NBA year has its challenges

"Every year is going to have some things that you have to adjust to," says the LA Lakers star.

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Robert Whittaker: My time out was spent making kids peanut butter sandwiches

Former UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker says he's feeling refreshed by family time after admitting to burn out.

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Pep Guardiola hits out at Manchester City inconsistency

"We cannot forget we finished far away from the champions," Guardiola said after City's 4-0 win over Watford.

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LeBron James: Every NBA year has its challenges

"Every year is going to have some things that you have to adjust to," says the LA Lakers star.

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Giannis admits he had access to hoop during NBA's hiatus

Giannis Antetokounmpo is the reigning NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP), and he ranks among the favorites to be honoured again for the 2019-2020 season.

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Brooks Koepka: Racism must be confronted across the world

In Minneapolis for the 3M Open, Koepka condemns the death of George Floyd in police custody.

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Kane Williamson looks forward to IPL as he eases back into training

New Zealand captain expects organisers to speak to the players once proper plans are in place

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Giannis admits he had access to hoop during NBA's hiatus

Giannis Antetokounmpo is the reigning NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP), and he ranks among the favorites to be honoured again for the 2019-2020 season.

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Guardiola seeks more consistency from Man City next season

Manchester City might have beaten Watford 4-0, but Pep Guardiola reminded his players that they were 15 points shy of Liverpool, with a game in hand.

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England’s Matt Parkinson ruled out of Ireland ODI series

The 23-year-old leg-spinner sustained an ankle injury during fielding practice on Monday.

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WADA extends suspension of India's NDTL by six months

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) had first suspended India's National Dope Testing Laboratory (NDTL) in August last year for a period of six months.

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Arsenal manager Arteta backs board after ‘Kroenke out’ plane stunt

American billionaire owner Stan Kroenke has come under fire from Arsenal fans for a lack of adventure in the transfer market.

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Chinese Super League players test negative for COVID-19 ahead of delayed season start

A total of 1,870 individuals from the tournament's two hubs - Suzhou near Shanghai and Dalian in the northeast of China - have undergone medical checks.

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Chelsea 'long way' from being title contenders, says Lampard

Frank Lampard feels Chelsea is “a long way” from competing with the likes of Liverpool and Man City, who have set the benchmark in terms of consistency.

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Serie A: Atalanta reaches scoring milestone in win over Bologna

Atalanta took its Serie A tally to 95 goals, the highest by any side in a single season for more than 60 years.

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Tokyo Olympics chief Mori says fans are essential for the Games

Tokyo Olympics chief Yoshiro Mori said he disliked the idea of holding the Games without fans after it was postponed to 2021 due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Pioli signs two-year contract extension with AC Milan

Stefano Pioli signed a two-year contract extension with AC Milan, thereby ending the rumours surrounding the Serie A club's plans of roping in Ralf Rangnick.

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Conte feels Serie A is getting more competitive despite Juventus dominance

The Italian Serie A has become a more competitive league and it will keep getting tougher, according to Inter Milan manager Antonio Conte.

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New sponsors coming on board for Tokyo Olympics, says CEO Muto

Tokyo Olympics CEO Toshiro Muto says numerous new sponsors are likely to come on board despite the financial impact of the coronavirus.

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Jofra Archer reveals racist abuse on social media during isolation

The fast bowler admitted it had been a tough week following his biosecure protocol breach

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Meg Lanning returns to Melbourne Stars in Women's Big Bash League

The Australia captain has spent the last three seasons with the Perth Scorchers

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Fate of Women’s World Cup to be decided in the next two weeks - NZC chairman

Possible travel restrictions in February and March, 2021, could pose a logistical challenge, says Greg Barclays.

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NBA announces team rosters for season restart

The only players eligible to participate in the remainder of the NBA season are those listed in the rosters or those who are signed later as substitutes.

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Joe Root: Versatile Stokes is getting 'better and better'

"He can do so many different roles with the bat," says England captain Joe Root.

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CA's financial tussle with states: Nick Hockley confident of resolving cash impasse

Likely to meet with NSW's Lee Germon this week to work through questions raised about last week's offer

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NBA announces team rosters for season restart

The only players eligible to participate in the remainder of the NBA season are those listed in the rosters or those who are signed later as substitutes.

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WATCH: Niko Kovac's first day as AS Monaco manager

Niko Kovac joins AS Monaco after having led Bayern Munich to Bundesliga, German Cup and Super Cup success.

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Of great batsmen and their unforgettable bat labels: a romance to remember

Bat labels get as firmly stuck in the memory as gorgeous shots from bat-holders

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Root hails 'Mr Incredible' Stokes after Manchester masterclass

Ben Stokes' match haul of 254 runs and three wickets fashioned England's series-levelling victory against the West Indies in the second Test on Monday.

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Jon Rahm going places in a hurry with his rise to World No. 1

Victory at the Memorial tournament made Rahm the fifth youngest player to reach the top; yet, it felt like a long time coming.

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Shai Hope, John Campbell in firing line as Phil Simmons mulls batting changes

The West Indies coach also bemoaned his side's failure to convert fifties into hundreds

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Coronavirus newsfile: Trent Boult back in training

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

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La Liga: Deportivo La Coruna relegated to third tier

The 2000 Spanish league champion will play in the third tier for only the second time in its history.

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Guardiola says 'not much' respect for Arsenal off the pitch

Arsenal knocked defending champion Manchester City out of the FA Cup with a 2-0 semi-final win on Saturday.

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Calleja parts ways with Villarreal after fifth-place finish

Javi Calleja has left Villarreal after steering the club to a fifth place-finish in the La Liga this season.

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Copa Libertadores to restart on September 15

Four group ties will take place on Day 1, followed by five a day later and another seven on September 17. The final is scheduled for January at Maracana.

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Chris Woakes joins elite club with 100 wickets, 1,000+ runs

Chris Woakes doesn’t have the build of Andrew Flintoff or the X-factor of Ben Stokes, but he is lethal at home. A master of the Dukes ball.

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Adelaide quarantine camp firming ahead of India Test series

Potential impact of the shifted IPL yet to be fully explored; Afghanistan Test still on

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NBA, MLS say no new positive COVID-19 tests

None of NBA's 346 players tested since July 13 have returned positive. At MLS, 1,106 individuals have tested negative between July 18-19.

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NBA, MLS say no new positive COVID-19 tests

None of NBA's 346 players tested since July 13 have returned positive. At MLS, 1,106 individuals have tested negative between July 18-19.

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EFL confirms Wigan will have 12 points docked after last game

Wigan Athletic is 13th in the EFL standings but the points deduction could drag the side to relegation even if it wins the final game of the season.

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Watford skipper Deeney denies report of half-time fight

Watford captain Troy Deeney has clarified that there was no dressing room bust up during Friday's loss to West Ham, which was Nigel Pearson's last game in charge.

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NBA, MLS say no new positive COVID-19 tests

None of NBA's 346 players tested since July 13 have returned positive. At MLS, 1,106 individuals have tested negative between July 18-19.

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NZC chairman: Decision on women's ODI World Cup in next two weeks

There remains hope that the tournament, scheduled for next February and March, can still take place

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Lampard thrilled, while Solskjaer admits De Gea mistake

Frank Lampard expresses his pleasure while Solskjaer admits De Gea's shortcomings after the 2-1 defeat in the FA Cup semifinal.

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Real Madrid needs break before Man City match - Zidane

Zinedine Zidane stressed the importance of taking a break before Real Madrid faces Manchester City in the second leg of its UEFA Champions League tie.

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Lampard says more to come as Chelsea looks to bridge the gap

Chelsea manager Frank Lampard feels a couple of strong signings in the transfer window could see his side bridge the gap with Liverpool and Manchester City.

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Setien insists he has backing of Barcelona dressing room

Barcelona head coach Quique Setien has said he has the backing of the dressing room at the Camp Nou.

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Sardar feels India has realistic chance of winning a medal at Tokyo Olympics

Former Indian midfielder Sardar Singh regrets not winning an Olympic medal but feels the current team has a good chance of making it happen at Tokyo.

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Setien insists he has backing of Barcelona dressing room

Barcelona head coach Quique Setien has said he has the backing of the dressing room at the Camp Nou.

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Mohammad Amir available to join Pakistan squad in England

The earlier than expected birth of his child means he is now available for the T20s

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Josh Hazlewood braced for challenge of England tour, IPL and quarantine

The fast bowler said it will be vital to be able to train while undergoing any isolation period on return home

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Kane 'would not be so special' in another team, says Mourinho

Jose Mourinho feels Harry Kane is an asset to Tottenham Hotspur, saying “he's really special for us, he's really special for Tottenham.”

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England vs West Indies, 2nd Test, Day 5 Live cricket scores updates: England leads West Indies by 219 runs

England v West Indies 2nd Test Match 2020: Get the live score updates of Eng vs WI 2nd Test, Day 5 live. Catch Day 1, Day 2, Day and Day 4 highlights.

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Unwell Trent Boult stays away as New Zealand men and women train at Bay Oval

Tent set up over outdoor training facilities comes in handy in wet conditions

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One title does not change a lot, says Leeds boss Bielsa

Leeds United head coach Marcelo Beilsa played down his achievements as a head coach after winning the Championship title.

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Time is right to axe De Gea, give Henderson the gloves: Shearer

Former England striker Alan Shearer feels Manchester United should replace goalkeeper David de Gea with Dean Henderson next season.

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Australia’s proposed tour of England to begin on September 4: Report

According to a report, Australia is set to play to play three T20s and three ODIs in England from September 4-15 in a bio-secure environment.

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F1: Renault lodges second protest against Racing Point cars

Renault once again lodged an official protest questioning the legality of Racing Point cars' brake ducts which bore resemblance to that of Mercedes' from 2019 season.

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Basaksehir wins Turkish title to break Big Three's dominance

Istanbul Basaksehir has won the Turkish Super Lig for the first time, ending the dominance of the city's 'Big Three' clubs Fenerbahce, Galatasaray and Besiktas.

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Lampard rewarded for faith shown in Giroud

Olivier Giroud warmed the Chelsea bench for majority of the season but his recent consistent performances have impressed head coach Frank Lampard.

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Inter coach Conte rages at 'insane' fixture list

Inter coach Antonio Conte feels the Serie A schedule, which has been crammed to finish 12 rounds of matches by August 2, is "designed to cause trouble" for his side.

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Hamilton criticises F1 after 'rushed' anti-racism gesture

World Champion Lewis Hamilton questioned why the drivers' anti-racism gesture was not alloted time at the Styrian GP and Hungarian GP.

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Monaco appoints Kovac as manager after sacking Moreno

AS Monaco has roped in former Bayern Munich manager Niko Kovac on a three-year deal.

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Atletico Madrid finishes third; Real Sociedad, Granada qualify for Europe

Atletico Madrid sealed a third-spot finish, while Real Sociedad and Granada earned European qualification on the final matchday of the La Liga season.

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De Gea should save Chelsea's second goal 100 times out of 100: Solskjaer

David de Gea should have stopped Chelsea's second goal feels Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, in a game which eventually ended in a 3-1 loss for Manchester United.

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Rahm overcomes penalty to win PGA Memorial, seizes world No 1 ranking

Jon Rahm began with a four-shot lead but late two-shot penalty saw his advantage shrink to three before sealing a fourth PGA Tour win.

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Milan coach brushes off Ibrahimovic's angry reaction to substitution

Ibrahimovic was annoyed at being taken off in the 62nd minute during Saturday's match at San Siro, the third time in four games he has been replaced.

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Nine Bangladesh players resume training: only one allowed at a stadium at a time

The BCB opened its facilities on Sunday, for the first time since March

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England vs West Indies Live Score 2nd Test Day 4 Updates: Pressure on England after rain washes out Day 3

England v West Indies Test Match 2020: Get the Live scores of Eng vs WI 2nd Test, Day 4. Follow Sportstar for Day 1, Day 2 and Day 3 Test highlights.

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Bett1 Aces: Dominic Thiem blasts past Tommy Haas

Thiem defeated Haas 7-6, 6-3 in the semifinal of the Bett1 Aces tennis tournament in Berlin.

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Steve Bucknor: My 'mistake' in 2008 Sydney Test 'might have cost India the game'

The former umpire recalled two contentious decisions in particular from the infamous Test

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Bett1 Aces: Dominic Thiem blasts past Tommy Haas

Thiem defeated Haas 7-6, 6-3 in the semifinal of the Bett1 Aces tennis tournament in Berlin.

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Bristol's Diedhiou subjected to online racial abuse

The incident comes shortly after Crystal Palace's Wilfried Zaha and Sheffield United's David McGoldrick were subjected to similar abuse on social media.

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Bett1 Aces: Dominic Thiem blasts past Tommy Haas

Thiem defeated Haas 7-6, 6-3 in the semifinal of the Bett1 Aces tennis tournament in Berlin.

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Ante Milicic steps down as Australia women’s football coach

Milicic had to resign because of the delay of the Tokyo Olympics due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Ante Milicic steps down as Australia women’s football coach

Milicic had to resign because of the delay of the Tokyo Olympics due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Australia mourns death of 20-year-old Alexandrovskaya

Australia’s winter sports community has been forced back into mourning with the sudden death of skater Ekaterina Alexandrovskaya.

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Lewis Hamilton not one for numbers but they still add up

Hamilton’s record-extending 90th career pole at the Hungarian Grand Prix seemed to come as a surprise for him.

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FA Cup: Arsenal manager Arteta outsmarts Guardiola

Against Manchester City, Arteta perfectly executed the kind of game plan often used by Guardiola’s old rival Jose Mourinho in his prime.

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NBA exhibition games to open with 10-minute quarters

The NBA is tweaking the rules for those initial matchups, going with 10-minute quarters instead of the usual 12 minutes.

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Deiveson Figueiredo chokes out Joseph Benavidez to claim UFC flyweight title

Figueiredo (19-1) became just the third 125-pound champion in UFC history by thoroughly dominating his second victory in five months over Benavidez.

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Tiger Woods: Back better but game lacks sharpness

Woods cards a one-under 71 in the third round at the Memorial Tournament.

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Jon Rahm turns 4-shot deficit into 4-shot lead at Memorial

Jon Rahm powered four shots clear at the top of the leaderboard at Muirfield Village on Saturday, setting himself up for a run at the number one world ranking.

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NBA exhibition games to open with 10-minute quarters

The NBA is tweaking the rules for those initial matchups, going with 10-minute quarters instead of the usual 12 minutes.

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Arteta hopes FA Cup win convinces Aubameyang about club

Aubameyang, 31, scored in either half to fire Arsenal past holder City at an empty Wembley Stadium.

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Leeds targeting Champions League after Premier League return, says chief executive Angus Kinnear

"We've got back to where we belong. This really is base camp ... Leeds should have a Champions League team and that's the vision," said chief executive Angus Kinnear.

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AC Milan thumps Bologna for biggest win of Serie A season

Milan moves to 56 points from 34 games to take a grip on sixth place, the final Europa League qualifying spot.

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Brooklyn Nets signs Justin Anderson ahead of NBA restart

The move was expected after forward Michael Beasley left the team earlier this week after reportedly testing positive for the coronavirus.

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Brooklyn Nets signs Justin Anderson ahead of NBA restart

The move was expected after forward Michael Beasley left the team earlier this week after reportedly testing positive for the coronavirus.

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Anika Varma to tee off next month at U.S. Women’s Amateur golf

During her stay in the United States, Varma has been playing on the Cactus Tour, which has also seen numerous Ladies PGA and Ladies European Tour compete.

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Apartheid-era South African spinner Ismail 'Baboo' Ebrahim dies at 73

Left-arm spinner picked up 179 wickets in a 48-match first-class career in the 1970s and 80s

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India now a stronger side than in Rio 2016 - Savita

If the Indian team plays to its potential, it could win a medal at the Tokyo Olympics, says goalkeeper Savita.

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Live blog - Cricket returns to South Africa with 3TeamCricket

Live updates as AB de Villiers, Temba Bavuma and Reeza Hendricks' teams fight it out - all in one match

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England vs West Indies: The leading all-time Test wicket-takers

Among all bowlers in the ongoing Test series, Anderson leads the charts in career wickets; he has 587 wickets, the fourth-most overall.

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England vs West Indies 2nd Test Live Score Day 3: Windies 32/1, trails by 437 runs

England vs West Indies 2nd Test 2020: Get the Live cricket score updates, ball by ball commentary of Day three of Eng vs WI at the Emirates Old Trafford.

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Naseem Shah, Mohammad Abbas show good form in Pakistan warm-up game

Babar Azam's Team White close first day of the intra-squad game at 231/8 against Azhar Ali's Team Green

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3TC Solidarity Cup LIVE Score: Quinton de Kock pulls out, Bavuma to lead Kites

3TC Solidarity Cup LIVE: Get cricket score updates and ball by ball commentary as South Africa's 3TC Solidarity Cup makes its debut in Centurion.

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FA Cup: Man United’s Ighalo fuelled by memory of Wembley heartbreak

Odion Ighalo is drawing inspiration from his previous setback at Wembley as he looks to fire United past Chelsea in the FA Cup semifinal.

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How Liverpool became Premier League champion, at long last

For a city and a club groaning under the weight of expectation, the joy of a long-awaited success knows no bounds.

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Man City looking to tear Arsenal apart in FA Cup semi, says Walker

Manchester City's ruthless attacking displays have filled the side with confidence ahead of its FA Cup semifinal clash against Arsenal, defender Kyle Walker has said.

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Coach Jorge Jesus leaves Flamengo to return to Portugal

Media in Brazil and Portugal have reported that he will be joining Benfica on a three-year deal worth EUR 3 million (USD 3.43 million) a season.

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MLS delays launch of three expansion teams due to COVID-19

Charlotte, originally scheduled to begin playing in the MLS next season, will now make its debut in 2022 while St. Louis and Sacramento will begin in 2023 instead of 2022.

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Leeds United back in Premier League after 16-year absence

The club has been transformed under Marcelo Bielsa and can now look forward to renewing old rivalries with the likes of Manchester United.

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UFC Fight Night: Figueiredo vs Benavidez 2 - All you need to know

The main event will feature a rematch between Deiveson Figueiredo and Joseph Benavidez for the vacant flyweight championship.

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Rockets' James Harden says mask was not a political statement

Harden, an eight-time All-Star, was pictured on Thursday wearing a mask with a 'Thin Blue Line', a symbol that represents police advocacy group Blue Lives Matter.

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Rockets' James Harden says mask was not a political statement

Harden, an eight-time All-Star, was pictured on Thursday wearing a mask with a 'Thin Blue Line', a symbol that represents police advocacy group Blue Lives Matter.

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Former Leeds star Robinson hails Bielsa after Premier League promotion

Leeds returned to the Premier League after a 16-year absence on Friday, as West Bromwich Albion's loss at Huddersfield Town guaranteed Leeds a top-two finish in the Championship.

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Former Australian captain Barry Jarman dies

The wicketkeeper, who later served as ICC match referee, has died in Adelaide aged 84 after illness

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NBA says races for MVP, Rookie of Year trophies are over

The league told teams on Friday that none of the seeding games will be taken into consideration for any postseason award.

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West Ham claims vital win over Watford in Premier League relegation battle

The Hammers, who have two games remaining, moved above Brighton & Hove Albion into 15th spot with 37 points, six more than Bournemouth and Aston Villa who are in the relegation zone.

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Tony Finau and Ryan Palmer share lead at Memorial, Tiger Woods makes cut

Tony Finau and Ryan Palmer overcame slow starts to share the lead at the halfway point of the Memorial Tournament while Tiger Woods narrowly made the cut thanks to a seven-foot par putt.

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NBA says races for MVP, Rookie of Year trophies are over

The league told teams on Friday that none of the seeding games will be taken into consideration for any postseason award.

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AIFF secretary, players hail Odisha’s support to Indian football

AIFF general secretary Kushal Das thanked the Odisha State government for its “invaluable support” of Indian football.

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England’s handling of Joe Denly was atrocious - Kevin Pietersen

Denly should have been given the opportunity to bat freely, says the former England captain.

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NBA restart: Referees gearing up for return to action

NBA referees have not had the same opportunities as players have to knock off the rust from the shutdown caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

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No more player tests, CSA certain of Covid-19-free 3TC

Players to be asked "symptom questions daily", but further testing "would be a waste of limited testing supplies"

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Faf du Plessis on racism in South Africa: 'All lives don't matter until black lives matter'

Pretorius, van der Dussen, Kapp and Nortje also express their support for BLM movement

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NBA restart: Referees gearing up for return to action

NBA referees have not had the same opportunities as players have to knock off the rust from the shutdown caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

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Tennis umpire, tournament director suspended and fined

The Tennis Integrity Unit has fined and suspended a Belarusian chair umpire and a Greek tournament director for match-fixing and betting offences.

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England vs West Indies Live Score, 2nd Test, Day 2: Sibley, Stokes fifties put England in command

England vs West Indies 2nd Test match Day 2: Get the Live score, updates, ball by ball commentary of Eng vs WI at the Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester.

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What makes Kohli, Smith and Stokes masters of their craft

Some players have the mental capacity to convert their biggest setbacks into incredible career transformations, says sports psychologist Jeremy Snape.

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Arsenal's Martinelli ruled out until end of 2020 with knee injury

Martinelli has scored 10 goals in 26 matches across all competitions in his first season with the London club after signing from Ituano last year.

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Michael Holding: Bio-secure protocols should be a little more logical

The former West Indian fast bowler questions the protocols put in place by the ECB to tackle the COVID-19 threat.

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Fresh Cricket Australia grants offer rejected by states

The chairman and interim CEO have been sent back to the drawing board

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IPL 2020, tweaked domestic schedule high on agenda as BCCI Apex Council meets

The men's FTP and tax exemption certificate for the 2021 men's T20 World Cup also to be discussed

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LPGA: Both Ohio events on schedule to be played without fans

The Drive On LPGA Championship and the Marathon Classic will be held without spectators in July and August, respectively.

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Premier League: Leicester City hit with triple injury blow for run-in

The Foxes will be without James Maddison, Ben Chilwell and Christian Fuchs for their final two games of the season.

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Zinedine Zidane, more than a smiling motivator for Real Madrid

Usually described in the Spanish media as an “alineador,” this season, Zidane has proved to be a superb manager in every sense.

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Rodgers backs Leicester to 'create more history' with top-four finish

A top-four finish will ensure a place in Europe's elite club competition but with Manchester United trailing Leicester only on goal difference Rodgers said it was no time to relax.

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Memorial Tournament: Thrill remains for Tiger Woods on Tour return

Woods, who finished the first day at one under par, was happy making his first appearance on the tour since the coronavirus outbreak.

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Zidane: Real Madrid's La Liga title win better than Champions League

Real clinched its 34th league title with a 2-1 victory over Villarreal on Thursday after winning all 10 matches since the season returned following a three-month hiatus.

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Real Madrid's La Liga title will go down in history, says president Perez

Real trailed Barcelona by two points when the season was halted in March but it has been on a flawless run since the campaign resumed in June and clinched the title with a 2-1 win over Villarreal.

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World No. 1 Belgium to host New Zealand in football friendly

New Zealand Football (NZF) said on Friday the match in Brussels had been arranged for Oct. 8, though it still required approval from authorities.

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Serena Williams to return to action at Top Seed Open in August

It will mark the 23-time Grand Slam champion's first match since she helped Team USA defeat Latvia in Fed Cup play in Everett, Washington in February.

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Tony Finau fires 66 to lead Memorial Tournament by 1 shot

Meanwhile Tiger Woods, playing in his first tour event since February, shot a 71 in the first round of the Memorial Tournament on Thursday.

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England vs West Indies 2nd Test Cricket 2020, Day 1 Live Score: Archer out of second Test, Root returns

England vs West Indies 2nd Test match: Get the live score updates, team squad, ball by ball commentary of Eng vs WI at the Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester.

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Jofra Archer dropped by England after breach of biosecurity protocols

Archer "extremely sorry" as he enters self-isolation

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Counties hopeful fans can return for Bob Willis Trophy

Premises licence could provide clubs with closed-door loophole

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Wawrinka is 'underestimated', says coach Norman

Wawrinka was the last man to win a Grand Slam singles title outside the Federer- Nadal-Djokovic trio when he won the 2016 U.S. Open.

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Pendyala Harikrishna: Online chess tournaments are here to stay

“Chess has become even more popular during the lockdown. I think the online chess tournaments will continue to be played even after the pandemic,” says Harikrishna.

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WNBA’s Delle Donne ‘hurt’ after opt-out request denied

Delle Donne has to decide whether to risk her life playing basketball amid the COVID-19 outbreak or forfeit her pay-cheque.

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South Australia's 'culture of mediocrity' targeted in Mike Hussey review

The former Australia batsman has said that players should earn selection through Premier cricket

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WNBA’s Delle Donne ‘hurt’ after opt-out request denied

Delle Donne has to decide whether to risk her life playing basketball amid the COVID-19 outbreak or forfeit her pay-cheque.

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NBA adds antibody testing to protocols - report

The NBA is worried about false positive tests for players, especially among star players, as the season reaches the playoffs.

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Memorial Tournament: Tiger Woods resumes chase for 83rd PGA Tour win

The Memorial Tournament in Dublin, Ohio, includes the top five players in the world rankings and a red-hot Bryson DeChambeau.

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Australia's limited-overs training squad: hopes of a recall, and an eye to the future

A look at some of the interesting names included in the large group ahead of a possible England tour

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NBA adds antibody testing to protocols - report

The NBA is worried about false positive tests for players, especially among star players, as the season reaches the playoffs.

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Solskjaer says FA Cup semifinal schedule not fair

United faces Crystal Palace in the Premier League later on Thursday while Chelsea heads into the encounter having beaten Norwich City on Tuesday.

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