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Paolini on fire as Italy surge into United Cup quarter-finals
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A red-hot Jasmine Paolini led Italy into the quarter-finals of the mixed-team United Cup on Tuesday, with the world …
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Hart's triple double sparks Knicks to eighth straight NBA win
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Josh Hart delivered his third triple double of the season on Monday, sparking the New York Knicks in a 126-106 victory …
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Raducanu pulls out of Australian Open warm-up with back injury
Dec 31 2024
Former US Open champion Emma Raducanu pulled out of the Auckland Classic on Tuesday with a "back niggle" in a blow to …
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World greets 2025 after sweltering year of Olympics, turmoil, and Trump
Dec 31 2024
Crowds will marvel at fireworks and toast champagne to greet 2025 on Tuesday, waving goodbye to a year that brought …
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Australia optimistic on Starc fitness for final India Test
Dec 31 2024
Australia coach Andrew McDonald said he was optimistic Tuesday that pace spearhead Mitchell Starc will be fit for the …
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LeBron, at 40, says he could have 5-7 more 'high-level' NBA years
Dec 31 2024
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, celebrating his 40th birthday Monday, said he could play another five to seven …
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Emotional Jesus Navas bids farewell to football career
Dec 31 2024
Retiring Spanish football legend Jesus Navas tearfully bid farewell to his playing career on Monday with songs, chants …
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Man Utd in battle for survival as losing run goes on
Dec 31 2024
Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim said the English giants are in a battle for Premier League survival after Newcastle …
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Man Utd in a relegation battle, says under-fire Amorim
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Ruben Amorim said Manchester United are in a battle for Premier League survival after losing 2-0 to Newcastle on Monday …
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Villa frustrated as Lamptey rescues Brighton
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Unai Emery insisted Aston Villa are still in the race to finish in the Premier League's top four after Tariq Lamptey's …
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Chelsea's title hopes rocked by shock defeat at Ipswich
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Enzo Maresca admitted Chelsea should not think about challenging for the Premier League title after lowly Ipswich beat …
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Newcastle extend Man Utd's losing run with ease
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Manchester United ended a 2024 to forget with a fourth consecutive defeat as Newcastle cruised to a 2-0 win at Old …
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Clinical Swiatek romps as Tsitsipas crashes at United Cup
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Iga Swiatek romped to an emphatic victory in her season-opening match at the United Cup Monday, but Stefanos Tsitsipas …
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Sporting deaths of the year -- Part II
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Part II of the AFP Sports deaths of the year includes Bela Karolyi, who coached Nadia Comaneci to the first 'Perfect 10' …
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Sporting deaths of the year -- Part I
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The year was marked by the deaths of a number of sporting superstars from Franz 'Der Kaiser' Beckenbauer to the …
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Shahidi, Bennett star as Afghanistan draw Zimbabwe Test
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Afghanistan veteran Hashmatullah Shahidi and Zimbabwe rookie Brian Bennett starred as the first Test was drawn after a …
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LeBron James prepares to follow those who kept winning after 40
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When LeBron James, who turned 40 on Monday, takes to the court for the Los Angeles Lakers against his former team the …
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AC Milan hire Conceicao after firing coach Fonseca
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AC Milan named Sergio Conceicao as their new coach within hours of sacking fellow Portuguese Paulo Fonseca on Monday …
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S.Africa coach Conrad unapologetic about 'easy' route to Test final
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South African coach Shukri Conrad brushed off criticism about the uneven scheduling of the World Test Championship after …
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Defending champion Dimitrov eases into Brisbane second round
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Defending champion Grigor Dimitrov eased into round two of the Brisbane International with a hard-fought win over …
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Duffy, Hay heroics secure T20 series for New Zealand over Sri Lanka
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Crucial wickets to Jacob Duffy and a rollicking cameo with the bat by Mitchell Hay saw New Zealand beat Sri Lanka to …
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Rohit concedes his form is 'disturbing' for beaten India
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India captain Rohit Sharma admitted on Monday his batting form is "disturbing" after a double failure in the 184-run …
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Bestaven's Vendee Globe title defence ends in tears
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Yannick Bestaven's defence of his Vendee Globe title ended Monday because of a catalogue of problems on his boat in what …
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AC Milan sack coach Fonseca after just six months
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AC Milan sacked coach Paulo Fonseca on Monday after just six months in charge with the Italian giants failing to mount a …
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Australia win 'amazing' Test thriller to take series lead over India
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Australia ripped out seven Indian wickets in the final session of a dramatic fourth Test in Melbourne on Monday to win a …
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Hay cameo lifts New Zealand to 186-5 in 2nd Sri Lanka T20
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New Zealand made 186-5, boosted by a late cameo from Mitchell Hay, batting first against Sri Lanka in the second …
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Osaka has to 'scrap a little' for season-opening win in Auckland
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Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka made a winning straight-sets start to her season Monday as she strives to …
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Australia win Test thriller to lead series after late India collapse
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Australia ripped out seven Indian wickets in the final session of a dramatic fourth Test in Melbourne on Monday to win a …
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Tsitsipas upset as Kazakhstan beat Greece to make United Cup knockouts
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Stefanos Tsitsipas slumped to defeat in his first match of the season Monday as the Elena Rybakina-led Kazakhstan upset …
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Australia rip out seven late wickets to beat India, lead series 2-1
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Australia ripped out seven Indian wickets in the final session of the fourth Test in Melbourne on Monday to win by 184 …
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Record 373,691 spectators flock to Australia-India 4th Test
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The blockbuster clash against India on Monday became the best attended Test in Australia's history as fans flocked to …
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Osaka makes winning start to season in Auckland
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Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka made a winning straight-sets start to her season Monday as she strives to …
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Rookie Daniels leads Commanders into NFL playoffs after dramatic win
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Rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels threw three touchdowns, including the overtime game-winner, as the Washington …
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Gutsy Jaiswal fifty gives India hope of saving 4th Australia Test
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Young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal struck a gritty half-century Monday to keep Australia at bay as India reached 112-3 at …
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Haliburton shines as Pacers avenge blowout loss to Celtics
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Indiana's Tyrese Haliburton scored 31 points as the Pacers turned the tables on the NBA champion Celtics with a …
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Record 350,700 spectators flock to Australia-India 4th Test
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The blockbuster clash against India on Monday became the best attended Test in Australia's history as fans flocked to …
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Rohit, Kohli fall as India 33-3 chasing 340 against Australia
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Veteran batsmen Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli fell cheaply Monday as India were reduced to 33-3 at lunch, leaving …
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NBA's 'King' James on top of his game at 40
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NBA superstar LeBron James celebrates his 40th birthday on Monday, the milestone carrying him to yet another first in a …
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Eagles clinch division title, Bills claim AFC second seed
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The Philadelphia Eagles clinched the NFC East division title on Sunday, handing the Dallas Cowboys a humiliating 41-7 …
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NBA fines Timberwolves' Edwards for profanity
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The NBA fined Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards $100,000 for using profanity during a live television …
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Toulouse claim summit at halfway point in Top 14
Dec 29 2024
Toulouse returned to the summit of the Top 14 rankings on Sunday with a 38-23 home win against Stade Francais despite …
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Liverpool destroy West Ham to go eight points clear, Man City stop rot
Dec 29 2024
Rampant Liverpool smashed West Ham 5-0 on Sunday to stretch their lead at the top of the Premier League to eight points …
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Five-star Liverpool pull eight points clear with West Ham rout
Dec 29 2024
Liverpool moved a step closer to a record-equalling 20th English top-flight title as a 5-0 thrashing of West Ham opened …
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Salah says new Liverpool contract still 'far away'
Dec 29 2024
Mohamed Salah said talks over a new Liverpool contract have not moved on significantly after starring once more in a 5-0 …
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Liverpool destroy West Ham to stretch Premier League lead as Man City stop rot
Dec 29 2024
Rampant Liverpool smashed West Ham 5-0 on Sunday to stretch their lead at the top of the Premier League to eight points …
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Moeller wins super-G to record maiden World Cup victory
Dec 29 2024
Norwegian Fredrik Moeller registered his first World Cup victory on Sunday, winning the men's super-G at Bormio which …
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No enjoyment, 'just relief' for Guardiola as Man City stop rot at Leicester
Dec 29 2024
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola said relief was his overriding emotion after a 2-0 victory at Leicester secured just …
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Juve draw as match interrupted after Vlahovic abuse, Napoli go joint top
Dec 29 2024
Juventus and Fiorentina drew 2-2 on Sunday as the Serie A match was interrupted after seven minutes following racist …
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Past champions USA and Germany win at United Cup
Dec 29 2024
The United States and Germany, champions of the last two editions of the United Cup, claimed victories on Sunday, with …
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Juve game interrupted after fans abuse Vlahovic
Dec 29 2024
Juventus and Fiorentina's Serie A match in Turin on Sunday was interrupted after seven minutes after racist insults from …
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Man City find winning formula as Forest go second in Premier League
Dec 29 2024
Struggling Manchester City beat Leicester 2-0 on Sunday to notch just their second win in 14 games as Nottingham Forest …
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Man City stop the rot with victory at Leicester
Dec 29 2024
Manchester City provided Pep Guardiola some relief with a 2-0 victory at Leicester to secure just a second win in 14 …
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Shahidi 179 not out as draw looms for Afghanistan in Zimbabwe Test
Dec 29 2024
Captain Hashmatullah Shahidi was unbeaten on 179 as Afghanistan trailed Zimbabwe by 71 runs after a rain-shortened …
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Ljutic powers to Semmering slalom to end Croatian drought
Dec 29 2024
Zrinka Ljutic skied the fastest time in both legs of the slalom in Semmering, Austria, on Sunday to record the first …
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Rabada unlikely batting star as South Africa edge Pakistan in thriller
Dec 29 2024
An emotional Temba Bavuma hailed the character of his team after South Africa qualified for the World Test championship …
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Zverev helps champions Germany knock Brazil out of United Cup
Dec 29 2024
Germany took a solid first step on Sunday in defence of their United Cup title with world number two Alexander Zverev …
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Bumrah gives India a shot at victory, but Australia lead by 333
Dec 29 2024
Indian seamer Jasprit Bumrah unleashed more destructive bowling but Australia stubbornly battled back to reach 228-9 on …
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Celestial V70 wins overall honours in Sydney to Hobart yacht race
Dec 29 2024
Australia's Celestial V70 won the overall trophy for the Sydney to Hobart yacht race on Sunday, after the bluewater …
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Brunson's 55 points propel Knicks to overtime win over Wizards
Dec 29 2024
Jalen Brunson delivered a 55-point masterpiece as the New York Knicks rallied from a double-digit fourth-quarter deficit …
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Ruud wins but Norway crash to Czech Republic at United Cup
Dec 29 2024
World number six Casper Ruud survived a tough examination from Tomas Machac at the United Cup on Sunday, but his efforts …
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Olympic table tennis champ says never 'officially informed' about fines
Dec 29 2024
Olympic table tennis star Fan Zhendong said Sunday he had never been "officially informed" he would be fined for not …
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Djokovic plans to keep playing for 'years to come'
Dec 29 2024
Novak Djokovic said Sunday he planned to keep playing for "years to come" -- with more tournaments on his schedule in …
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Impressive Herbert leads Chargers into playoffs, Broncos denied
Dec 29 2024
Justin Herbert threw three touchdowns as the Los Angeles Chargers booked an NFL playoff berth with a 40-7 win at the New …
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Djokovic calls for doping transparency after Sinner, Swiatek cases
Dec 29 2024
Novak Djokovic on Sunday called for more transparency around doping suspensions in tennis, saying high-ranked players …
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Bumrah rips out Australia middle order as India fight back in 4th Test
Dec 29 2024
Destructive Indian seamer Jasprit Bumrah scythed through Australia's middle order Sunday, leaving the hosts 135-6 in …
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Drama, dreams: Japan's wildly popular school football breeds future stars
Dec 29 2024
Japan's national high school football tournament is thriving after more than 100 years, attracting huge crowds, millions …
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Five events to look out for in 2025
Dec 29 2024
There may be no Olympics or Paralympics in 2025 but the sporting calendar is still steeped in high quality tournaments.
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Five sports stars to watch in 2025
Dec 29 2024
There may not be an Olympics but there is still plenty of sport to look forward to in 2025 and while some will be …
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Excited Osaka says 'deep love' of tennis keeps her going
Dec 29 2024
Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka said Sunday she still had a "deep love" for tennis and was excited for the …
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Baseball superstar Ohtani expecting first baby
Dec 29 2024
Baseball superstar Shohei Ohtani and his wife Mamiko Tanaka are expecting their first child, the World Series winner …
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Konstas, Khawaja fall as Australia extend lead to 158 over India
Dec 29 2024
Australia lost both openers as they reached 53-2 at lunch on Sunday to extend their lead to 158 over India on day four …
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Atalanta snatch late draw at Lazio to hold Serie A lead
Dec 28 2024
Atalanta kept hold of top spot in Serie A on Saturday after escaping Lazio with a 1-1 draw which kept Inter Milan at bay …
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NBA hand out suspensions after fracas in Phoenix
Dec 28 2024
The NBA on Saturday suspended three players for their roles in an on-court clash during Friday's game between the Dallas …
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Alisson tells title-chasing Liverpool to create own history
Dec 28 2024
Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker has challenged his team to "create their own history" amid comparisons with the …
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French skier Sarrazin 'stable' after surgery for crash injuries: federation
Dec 28 2024
French skier Cyprien Sarrazin is conscious and in a stable condition after undergoing surgery for cranial injuries …
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Jansen admits South Africa face challenge after losing three wickets
Dec 28 2024
South African fast bowler Marco Jansen admitted that his team faced a challenge after Pakistan took three quick wickets …
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De Minaur wins but Australia crash to Argentina at United Cup
Dec 28 2024
Alex de Minaur swept past Tomas Martin Etcheverry to win his first match of the season Saturday but it was not enough to …
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Abbas, Shahzad rock South Africa at start of chase
Dec 28 2024
Pakistan opening bowlers Mohammad Abbas and Khurram Shahzad struck three blows late on the third afternoon as South …
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Double centurion Shah inspires Afghanistan fightback in Zimbabwe
Dec 28 2024
Rahmat Shah struck an Afghanistan Test record 231 not out while partnering Hashmatullah Shahidi in an unbeaten 361-run …
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Diallo wants to make 'history' with struggling Man Utd
Dec 28 2024
Amad Diallo has vowed to "make history" with Manchester United despite his struggling club's dismal slide down the …
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Evergreen Brignone wins giant slalom to end Semmering drought
Dec 28 2024
Federica Brignone broke her own record as the oldest winner of a women's World Cup ski race Saturday as the 34-year-old …
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Guardiola won't quit troubled Man City
Dec 28 2024
Pep Guardiola insists he will not walk out on troubled Manchester City as he strives to stop the champions' stunning …
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Evergreen Brignone powers to Semmering giant slalom win
Dec 28 2024
Federica Brignone broke her own record as the oldest winner of a women's World Cup ski race Saturday as the 34-year-old …
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Swiss Monney takes maiden World Cup win in Bormio downhill
Dec 28 2024
Alexis Monney claimed the first World Cup win of his career on Saturday after downhill success on a Bormio piste which …
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Evenepoel targets return in time for Ardennes classics
Dec 28 2024
Double Olympic road cycling champion Remco Evenepoel says he will not return to competition until mid-April after …
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Duffy bowls New Zealand to T20 victory over Sri Lanka
Dec 28 2024
A late bowling fightback sparked by Jacob Duffy produced a remarkable eight-run victory for New Zealand against Sri …
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Surgery for French skier Sarrazin 'went well': federation
Dec 28 2024
Surgery to treat a subdural haematoma suffered by French skier Cyprien Sarrazin after a harrowing crash during a …
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New mum Bencic wins first tour-level match since 2023 US Open
Dec 28 2024
Former Olympic gold medallist Belinda Bencic won her first tour-level match since the 2023 US Open Saturday to help …
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Reddy's defiant maiden ton claws India back into 4th Australia Test
Dec 28 2024
Nitish Kumar Reddy scored a defiant maiden century on Saturday as India fought back to reach 358-9 on a rain-hit third …
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Mitchell, Bracewell boost New Zealand in Sri Lanka T20
Dec 28 2024
A century stand by Daryl Mitchell and Michael Bracewell lifted New Zealand to a competitive 172-8 in their opening …
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Kyrgios says tennis integrity 'awful' after doping scandals
Dec 28 2024
Nick Kyrgios lashed out Saturday at what he believes is the lenient treatment of world tennis number one Italian Jannik …
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Vendee Globe skipper Pip Hare limps into Melbourne after dismasting
Dec 28 2024
British skipper Pip Hare limped into Melbourne Saturday after being forced out of the Vendee Globe solo non-stop round …
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Doubles partner Thompson calls Purcell doping case 'a joke'
Dec 28 2024
Jordan Thompson blasted doubles partner Max Purcell's provisional suspension for breaching anti-doping rules as "a joke" …
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Reddy reaches fighting maiden century for India against Australia
Dec 28 2024
Nitish Kumar Reddy scored a defiant maiden century on Saturday as he fought to get India back into the fourth Test …
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Sabalenka enjoying 'chilled' rivalry with Swiatek
Dec 28 2024
Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka says she and key rival Iga Swiatek have developed a "chilled" relationship off court in …
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Brown dominates as NBA champion Celtics snap skid
Dec 28 2024
Jaylen Brown delivered a 44-point gem as the NBA champion Boston Celtics snapped a two-game losing streak with a 142-105 …
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Reddy, Sundar lead India fightback to 326-7 against Australia
Dec 28 2024
Young all-rounders Nitish Kumar Reddy and Washington Sundar led a day three rearguard Saturday as India battled back to …
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Ambitious Ruud targets return to top five in 2025
Dec 28 2024
Casper Ruud admitted Saturday that Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz were on a different plane, but the Norwegian is …
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Late bloomer Paolini looking to build on 'amazing' 2024
Dec 28 2024
Jasmine Paolini says she has got a taste for playing on the biggest stage after a sensational 2024 rocketed her to world …
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Australia remove Pant, Jadeja as India reach 244-7 at lunch
Dec 28 2024
India lost Rishabh Pant and Ravindra Jadeja but were stubbornly inching closer to the follow-on mark as they reached …
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Scheffler sidelined by Christmas cooking injury
Dec 27 2024
World number one Scottie Scheffler will miss the PGA Tour's season opening event in Hawaii after injuring his hand while …
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Saka-less Arsenal beat Ipswich to go second in Premier League
Dec 27 2024
Arsenal began life without Bukayo Saka by beating Ipswich 1-0 to move into second place in the Premier League and cut …
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