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Flawless Thiem claims home triumph in Kitzbuhel

Generali Open champion Dominic Thiem did not drop a set as he claimed his first title in Austria, beating Albert Ramos-Vinolas.

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Ashes 2019: First Test in balance

Australia lead the first Ashes Test at Edgbaston by 34 runs after day three, with Steve Smith well set to give England a difficult chase.

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Woakes unsure over Anderson return

James Anderson is the "best fast bowler who ever lived", according to Chris Woakes, who is unsure over the seamer's day four availability.

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Smith the author of own story again

By scoring a century at Edgbaston Steve Smith saved Australia and wrested back control of his own narrative.

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Broad reaches 100 Ashes wickets

The wicket of Steve Smith saw England seamer Stuart Broad reach a special Ashes milestone at Edgbaston.

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England in control at Edgbaston

The afternoon session at Edgbaston saw England move into command as Australia's batting line-up, save for Steve Smith, crumbled.

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Assessing England and Australia

The Ashes begin on Thursday and we assess how England and Australia are shaping up ahead of the Edgbaston opener.

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Mayweather-Nurmagomedov bout unlikely, says Bisping

Floyd Mayweather Jr and Khabib Nurmagomedov have both talked up a potential cross-sport bout, but Michael Bisping does not see it happening.

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Sun berates Scott on podium

A disqualification handed Sun Yang another gold at the World Championships but his actions in the medal ceremony grabbed as much attention.

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Thiem, Zverev back to winning ways

After falling at the first hurdle at Wimbledon, Dominic Thiem and Alexander Zverev were back to winning ways on the clay in Hamburg.

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Aussie Ewan snatches second stage win

Lotto-Soudal rider Caleb Ewan was left in disbelief after winning his second stage of the 2019 Tour de France.

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Russian boxer Maxim Dadashev dies

Maxim Dadashev suffered a subdural haematoma in his loss to Subriel Matias and has died from his injuries.

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Blake Austin added to England rugby league squad

Huge news for the former NRL star.

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Giles uninterested by Cricket World Cup final 'extra run' claims

Claims England were wrongly awarded an extra run in their World Cup final win over New Zealand mean little to Ashley Giles.

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Tour de France 2019: Wout van Aert claims stage win as Julian Alaphilippe sees rivals suffer

Wout van Aert was the unlikely winner of a sprint finish on Stage 10 of the Tour de France, which could prove a key one in the GC battle.

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Bairstow answers England critics, Rahul limps off for India

England made a stunning start at Edgbaston as Jonny Bairstow scored a century, with KL Rahul injured for India.

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Australia unlikely to rest stars against New Zealand

New Zealand appear set to face a full-strength Australia attack as they look to clinch a Cricket World Cup semi-final spot at Lord's.

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Vaughan hits back at Bairstow

Jonny Bairstow's belief people are waiting for England to fail at the Cricket World Cup has been heavily criticised by Michael Vaughan.

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Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli inspire India to rout of Pakistan

India routed Pakistan at Old Trafford, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli doing huge damage to their rivals' hopes of reaching the last four.

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Preview: Sri Lanka v Australia

Having seen their last two matches washed out, Sri Lanka are in need of a Cricket World Cup upset against Australia.

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Chris Froome to miss 2019 Tour de France

Four-time Tour de France champion Chris Froome will not contest the race in 2019 following a crash on Wednesday.

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Former Arsenal star Jose Antonio Reyes dies in traffic accident

Former Sevilla, Arsenal and Spain winger Jose Antonio Reyes has died after a traffic accident.

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Dillian Whyte: 'I am closing the gap' on Anthony Joshua

Anthony Joshua may have his eyes on a unification bout with Deontay Wilder, but Dillian Whyte says he is closing the gap on his fellow Brit.

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Why Mitchell won't move to Rabbitohs

The thought of being in the shadow of Greg Inglis is a key reason why Latrell Mitchell is not looking to join South Sydney Rabbitohs.

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Usman Khawaja sent for scans after blow to head

Usman Khawaja was struck by a delivery from Andre Russell in the second over of Australia's run chase against West Indies.

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Jofra Archer brings X-factor to England attack – Joe Root

England all-rounder Jofra Archer is a game-changer who brings an "X-factor" to the attack, according to Joe Root.

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Roger Federer withdraws from Italian Open due to leg injury

Nine days out from the French Open starting, Roger Federer has suffered a leg injury that has forced him to withdraw in Rome.

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Thiem stuns Federer to book Djokovic semi-final

Rafael Nadal was ruthless in progressing to the last four in Madrid, while Dominic Thiem stunned Roger Federer and has Novak Djokovic next.

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Ruthless Simona Halep sets up Kiki Bertens final

The Madrid Open final will see Kiki Bertens look to go one better than last year when she faces Simona Halep, eyeing a return to number one.

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Tiger Woods grouped with Molinari, Koepka at US PGA Championship

Masters champion Tiger Woods has been grouped with Francesco Molinari and Brooks Koepka for the US PGA Championship.

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'Like he hadn't left': Praise for Smith after unbeaten 91

Aaron Finch had high praise for Steve Smith after the ex-captain scored an unbeaten 91 for Australia as they build towards the World Cup.

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Chelsea's transfer ban partially upheld by FIFA

FIFA confirmed on Wednesday that a transfer ban handed to Chelsea has been partially upheld, but the club can sign youth team players.

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Archer to make England debut

The first chance for Jofra Archer to impress ahead of the Cricket World Cup will come when he makes his England debut against Ireland.

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Hales axe due to trust breakdown

A breakdown in trust between Alex Hales and the England team led to his axe from their World Cup squad.

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Cardinals take Murray first overall

Kyler Murray is now the future of the Arizona Cardinals, who selected the quarterback with the first overall pick in the draft.

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Hurricanes survive Sunwolves scare, Reds upset Sharks

A second-half fightback was needed for the Hurricanes to avoid a shock defeat to the Sunwolves in Super Rugby.

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Warner's gritty half-century in vain as Kings XI see off Sunrisers

A late scare did not stop Kings XI Punjab from beating Sunrisers Hyderabad behind KL Rahul's unbeaten 71.

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The collapse to end all collapses: Delhi lose seven for eight in 17 deliveries

Delhi Capitals needed only 23 off 21 to beat Kings XI Punjab but were undone by an incredible Sam Curran spell.

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Huddersfield relegated from PL

A 2-0 defeat at Crystal Palace confirmed Huddersfield Town's relegation and imminent return to the Championship.

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Federer into Miami last eight

Just 61 minutes were required for Roger Federer to beat Daniil Medvedev and reach the Miami Open quarter-finals.

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Australia clinch ODI series

Australia made it three wins from three in the ODI series with Pakistan, which they clinched with two matches to spare.

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Alaphilippe claims first monument

A seventh win of the year for Julian Alaphilippe was his biggest as he prevailed in the Milan-San Remo.

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Folau equals Super Rugby try record

Waratahs and Australia star Israel Folau secured a piece of Super Rugby history with his 59th try in the competition.

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Halep brings in Dobre

Daniel Dobre will serve as Simona Halep's new coach after the French Open champion split from Thierry Van Cleemput.

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Ryan saves penalty as Brighton seal FA Cup win

Millwall were denied a place in the FA Cup semi-finals by Brighton and Hove Albion, who came from behind to win on penalties.

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Windies make unwanted history

David Willey took career best figures as England completed a T20 whitewash of West Indies, who were again bowled out for under 75.

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Rugby Australia: No record of match-fixing probe

Responding to a newspaper report, Rugby Australia says it has no record of a match-fixing probe into a Wallabies game.

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South Africa rout Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka fell well short of chasing 252 as they lost the second ODI to South Africa in Centurion by 113 runs.

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Pain-free Andy Murray not ruling out Wimbledon doubles return

Pain free after a second surgery on his hip, Andy Murray hinted he could potentially return to Wimbledon in the doubles.

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Wigan Warriors have points deduction suspended following appeal

Wigan Warriors have two points to their name once more after seeing an RFL points deduction suspended following an appeal.

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Bairstow bludgeons Windies

England took a 1-0 lead in the T20 series with West Indies thanks to Jonny Bairstow's talismanic innings.

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Five-star Liverpool cruise past Hornets

Liverpool remain a point clear of Manchester City at the top of the Premier League after Sadio Mane starred in a 5-0 win over Watford.

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Miller: Fury bigger than AJ

Joshua will make his U.S. debut at Madison Square Garden on June 1 when he defends his IBF, WBA and WBO world titles against Miller.

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Middlesex sign De Villiers

Former South Africa star AB de Villiers will be available for at least the first seven T20 Blast rounds for Middlesex.

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A-League Review: Melbourne derby spoils shared after Eugene Galekovic howler

Melbourne City dominated the derby with Melbourne Victory but the woodwork and a goalkeeping error cost them all three points.

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South Africa v Sri Lanka: Dale Steyn moves level with Stuart Broad as tourists falter

Sri Lanka already appear to be staring at defeat in the first Test of the two-match series with South Africa after just two days.

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BBL08: Melbourne Stars stun ladder-leading Hobart Hurricanes to book BBL final berth

Melbourne Stars are a win away from a first Big Bash League title after comfortably defeating Hobart Hurricanes by six wickets.

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Gabriel reveals details of Root exchange

West Indies bowler Shannon Gabriel has revealed the details of his exchange with Joe Root and offered an unreserved apology.

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Brady: SB win doesn't change plans

Though he is now definitively the most successful player in NFL history, Tom Brady still sees no reason to end his career.

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Tom Brady wins sixth Super Bowl

Tom Brady became the most successful NFL player following the New England Patriots' 13-3 victory over the Los Angeles Rams.

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MVP Mahomes in Opta numbers

Patrick Mahomes is the NFL's MVP after a magnificent 2018, here we crunch the numbers on the stunning start to his professional career.

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Ostapenko knocks out Mladenovic

Jelena Ostapenko put her Australian Open woes behind her to defeat Kristina Mladenovic in a frenetic contest.

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Holder & Dowrich hammer England

Jason Holder and Shane Dowrich pummelled England's attack as the West Indies duo sent wickets tumbling in a commanding day-three display.

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Head hails massive Cummins wicket

Pat Cummins' dismissal of Dimuth Karunaratne with the last ball of day two was massive for Australia, says Travis Head.

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Australian Open: Rafael Nadal races into third round with easy Matt Ebden win

Matt Ebden proved no match for Rafael Nadal, who raced into the third round of the Australian Open.

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BBL08: Melbourne Renegades rout Sydney Sixers

A seven-wicket win over Sydney Sixers boosted Melbourne Renegades' hopes of reaching the Big Bash League last four.

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Murray: I should have done better

Despite three grand slam titles, two Olympic gold medals and scores of other honours, Andy Murray is not fully satisfied with his career.

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Murray to make decision on surgery

After a gallant performance in an epic tussle that could mark his last match, Andy Murray faces a difficult decision.

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Kusal Perera in for Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka have dropped Danushka Gunathilaka for Kusal Perera for their Test series in Australia.

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Who will win Super Bowl 53?

NFL playoffs 2019: Saints, Rams, Chiefs and Ravens garner Omnisport experts' predictions.

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Djokovic conqueror Bautista Agut targeting top 10

An excellent run in Doha has Roberto Bautista Agut setting his sights on the top 10 of the ATP rankings.

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Serena revels in Federer clash

Though she was beaten in a Hopman Cup doubles clash that saw her take on Roger Federer, Serena Williams called it the "match of her career".

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Djokovic starts new year in style

World number one Novak Djokovic started 2019 with a dominant performance in Doha.

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Miller eyeing Joshua MSG bout

Anthony Joshua may be seeking a unification bout with Deontay Wilder, but he has another willing potential opponent in Jarrell Miller.

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Mayfield thrilled with Bryant visit

Kobe Bryant visited the Cleveland Browns before they beat the Broncos in Denver and Baker Mayfield said "having his mentality is important."

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Pakistan's Yasir makes history

Yasir Shah broke a record that has stood for 82 years as he became the fastest man to reach 200 Test wickets.

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Doctors update Stevenson condition

After undergoing surgery on a brain injury, Adonis Stevenson is in a stable but critical condition.

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Reiss rejects long-count claims

Claims he gave Tyson Fury a long count in the 12th round with Deontay Wilder have been rejected by referee Jack Reiss.

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Origi settles Merseyside derby after Pickford howler

Substitute Divock Origi scored a last-gasp winner to settle the Merseyside derby in Liverpool's favour after Jordan Pickford's howler.

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Wilder & Fury held apart

Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury were held apart at their weigh-in ahead of Saturday's WBC heavyweight title fight.

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Cilic revels in 'dream come true'

After suffering a gut-wrenching loss in 2016, Marin Cilic described Croatia's Davis Cup triumph as a "dream come true".

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Croatia win Davis Cup

Croatia dethroned France as they won the Davis Cup thanks to Marin Cilic's victory over Lucas Pouille.

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Fury claims he was strip searched

The blockbuster fight between Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury could have been cancelled due to the latter's visa issues, the Briton has said.

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Kohli ensures drawn series

India's hero was a predictable one as they secured a share of the spoils in a T20 series with Australia.

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Pakistan collapse to NZ loss

New Zealand claimed a four-run win in Abu Dhabi as Pakistan collapsed from 130-3 to 171 all out in Abu Dhabi.

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Wang through to final

Julia Goerges' WTA Elite Trophy defence was ended by Ashleigh Barty, who will face Wang Qiang after the Chinese crushed Garbine Muguruza.

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Hansen defends under-fire Barrett

Jordie Barrett made another mistake in the All Blacks' win over Japan, but Steve Hansen came to his defence.

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Read set to retire from All Blacks

Kieran Read wants to keep playing after the World Cup, which will likely mark the end of the All Blacks captain's international career.

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Keys out of WTA Elite Trophy

Garbine Muguruza will face Wang Qiang in the last four of the WTA Elite Trophy in Zhuhai after Madison Keys pulled out.

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Giants sign Uate

Akuila Uate will join Jermaine McGillvary in the Huddersfield Giants backline for 2019 after signing a three-year deal.

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Messi returns to Barcelona training

Having missed the Clasico due to a fractured arm, Lionel Messi has returned to training for Barcelona.

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Muncy revels in dream walk-off HR

The Los Angeles Dodgers kept their World Series hopes alive as Max Muncy struck a walk-off home run that left him feeling "pure joy".

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Kohli fastest to 10,000 ODI runs

India captain Virat Kohli beat idol Sachin Tendulkar in becoming the fastest man to reach 10,000 ODI runs.

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Cora hails Sale's postseason best

He only went just over four innings into World Series game one, but Alex Cora was full of praise for Chris Sale as the Red Sox prevailed.

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Novak Djokovic: Jack Sock gave me karma back for hitting Roger Federer

Roger Federer was struck by a Novak Djokovic forehand but Jack Sock gave the Serbian a dose of karma later in the Laver Cup.

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Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury sign contracts for December 1 bout

Tyson Fury will challenge Deontay Wilder for the WBC heavyweight title on December 1.

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Messi hat-trick sinks PSV

Barcelona were below their best against PSV, but a magnificent performance from Lionel Messi saw them run out 4-0 winners.

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Stokes & Hales charged by ECB

Ben Stokes and Alex Hales face a hearing in December after being charged by the England and Wales Cricket Board.

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Wallabies ease pressure on Cheika

Michael Cheika gained some much-needed respite as he watched his Australia side beat South Africa 23-18 in the Rugby Championship.

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All Blacks claim unconvincing win

Though New Zealand ran out 46-24 winners over Argentina, the All Blacks' victory was far from a convincing one.

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Bjorn selects Garcia for Ryder Cup

A huge call from captain Thomas Bjorn.

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Cook explains retirement

It happens to the best of them.

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US Open 2018: Dominic Thiem: Rafael Nadal defeat will stick in my mind forever

After being two points away from beating Rafael Nadal, Dominic Thiem said he will never be able to forget his US Open quarter-final loss.

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US Open 2018: Rafael Nadal feeling fortunate after edging Dominic Thiem in thriller

Defending champion Rafael Nadal needed a fifth-set tie-break to beat Dominic Thiem at the US Open, and conceded luck played a role.

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Andy Murray on Davis Cup withdrawal

Great Britain's Davis Cup team against Uzbekistan will not feature Andy Murray.

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US Open 2018: Novak Djokovic survives the heat to overcome Joao Sousa

A straight-sets win was far less routine for Djokovic than the scoreline suggested.

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Alastair Cook retires: Highs and lows of England opener's 12-year career

Reflect on Cook's highs and lows during 12 years at the top.

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Ashwin best in the world - Swann

Ravichandran Ashwin has been hailed as the best off-spinner in world cricket by former England star Graeme Swann.

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All Blacks set to ring changes

New Zealand coach Steve Hansen will not get sidetracked from his plan to make changes against Argentina by the Pumas' win over South Africa.

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Ross: Anthem policy a placeholder

Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross has claimed the national anthem policy his franchise was reportedly set to enforce for the new season was merely a "placeholder", while praising the NFL for putting its own new rules on hold.

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Horner expects quick Ricciardo deal

Christian Horner expects Daniel Ricciardo to sign a new deal with Red Bull pretty quickly now Lewis Hamilton has committed to Mercedes.

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Formula 1: Daniel Ricciardo's options narrow as Mercedes and Valtteri Bottas agree multi-year deal

After locking down Lewis Hamilton for a further two years, Mercedes have signed Valtteri Bottas to a new contract.

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Cav thanks Tour after cruel exit

With his Tour de France over after a brutal 11th stage, Mark Cavendish paid tribute to the race and his team.

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Formula 1: Lewis Hamilton agrees two-year Mercedes extension

Lewis Hamilton will remain with Mercedes until the end of the 2020 season after agreeing a contract extension.

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Anderson wins semi-final marathon

Kevin Anderson overcame John Isner in a record-breaking battle on Centre Court to secure a place in the Wimbledon final.

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Chiefs win quarter-final preview

A Super Rugby quarter-final preview went the way of the Chiefs, though their win was not enough to leapfrog Hurricanes in the table.

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Tour de France: Mark Cavendish can still win stages, Team Dimension Data insist

He has yet to contend in any sprints so far, but Team Dimension Data are confident Mark Cavendish can still win Tour de France stages.

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Martin wins stage six

Dan Martin produced a superb late attack to win stage six of the Tour de France on Friday morning (AEST), as Greg Van Avermaet held on to the yellow jersey.

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Kerber back in Wimbledon final

Angelique Kerber progressed to her second Wimbledon final in three years as she eased past Jelena Ostapenko on Centre Court on Thursday.

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Anderson beats Federer in epic

Kevin Anderson became only the third man to come from two sets down to beat Roger Federer at a grand slam as he pulled off an epic comeback to knock out the defending champion in the Wimbledon quarter-finals.

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Gaviria makes it debut double

Fernando Gaviria prevailed in a thrilling sprint finish Tuesday to win Stage 4 of the Tour de France.

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Serena survives Giorgi test

Serena Williams survived the toughest test of her Wimbledon campaign so far as she came from a set down to beat Camila Giorgi and reach the semi-finals.

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Wimbledon 2018: Serena Williams stays on course as last top-10 seed Karolina Pliskova exits

Serena Williams remains on course to return to the Wimbledon final, with none of the top-10 seeds left in the draw.

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Cousins signing another brutal Warriors response to LeBron James challenge

The Warriors' signing of DeMarcus Cousins was yet another brutal response to LeBron James daring to challenge their dominance.

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Serena sails into round three

Serena Williams made short work of Viktoriya Tomova as she eased into the third round of Wimbledon in straight sets.

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Smith hurt by Australia struggles

Banned Australia captain Steve Smith believes mental fatigue following Australia's Ashes series against England contributed to the 'horrible decisions' he made in the lead up to the now infamous ball-tampering scandal.

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Serena starts against Rus

Serena Williams has been handed a first-round clash with Arantxa Rus at Wimbledon and defending champion Garbine Muguruza will take on Naomi Broady, with Simona Halep in line to face Petra Kvitova in the quarter-finals.

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Murray drawn v Paire at Wimbledon

Andy Murray has been drawn against Benoit Paire for a prospective grand slam return at Wimbledon, while defending champion Roger Federer will take on Dusan Lajovic in the first round.

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Waratahs win thriller

The Waratahs produced a stirring late comeback to take command in the race for top spot in Super Rugby's Australia Conference, claiming a dramatic 31-26 win over the Rebels despite the absence of Israel Folau.

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Eddie Jones: England back on track to being world's best rugby side

After ending his worst stretch as coach, Eddie Jones believes England are back on track to challenge at the World Cup.

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Referee declines Cheika invite

Australia coach Michael Cheika revealed referee Pascal Gauzere declined an invitation to his media conference after the Wallabies suffered a series defeat to Ireland.

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Report: Tunisia 1 England 2

A controversial penalty appeared set to earn Tunisia a draw against England, but Harry Kane headed home an injury-time winner in Volgograd.

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Lopetegui mum on Spain exit as he departs World Cup

Julen Lopetegui had little to say beyond wishing Spain well as he departed the World Cup after being sensationally sacked as coach on the eve of the tournament.

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U.S. Open 2018: Jordan Spieth: Short game 'coming along nicely'

Putting his been a problem area for Jordan Spieth, but he feels he is turning a corner with his short game.

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Thomas on Woods-Mickelson debate

Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson are both eyeing huge achievements at the U.S. Open, and Justin Thomas does not know which would be bigger.

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Future unlimited for Crawford

Now a three-division champion and still undefeated, Terence Crawford's future is unlimited, Bob Arum says.

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Kerr deal top priority for Warriors

Steve Kerr has only year left on his contract but an extension is top priority for the Golden State Warriors.

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Lue plans to keep coaching Cavs

Tyronn Lue intends to remain Cleveland Cavaliers coach next season and is hopeful he will still have LeBron James on his team.

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Pocock ends Ireland run

The returning David Pocock was Australia's match-winner as they handed Ireland a first defeat in over a year with an 18-9 victory in the first Test in Brisbane.

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Joshua-Wilder set for February 2019

A deal for a heavyweight unification bout between Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder will be finalised next month with a view to a fight in February 2019, according to promoter Eddie Hearn.

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Woods, Thomas and Johnson grouped together at U.S. Open

The headline group for the U.S. Open sees Tiger Woods set to play alongside Justin Thomas and Dustin Johnson.

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Stephens: No edge over Halep

Sloane Stephens does not believe her superior record in grand slam finals gives her a psychological edge over Simona Halep ahead of their meeting in the French Open showpiece.

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Nadal: Delay gave me clarity

Rafael Nadal credited a rain delay with giving him more clarity after he fought back from a set down to defeat Diego Schwartzman and reach the semi-finals of the French Open.

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Sharapova defends autobiography

Maria Sharapova has defended her decision to include accounts of Serena Williams in her autobiography.

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Novak Djokovic keen for more matches as Kei Nishikori rediscovers winning feeling

After just 56 minutes on court in his first-round win in Rome, Novak Djokovic expressed a desire for more playing time.

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Thiem stuns Nadal in Madrid

Dominic Thiem inflicted Rafael Nadal's first defeat on clay since the Austrian's victory over him in Rome last year to reach the semi-finals of the Madrid Open, meaning Roger Federer will return to world number one.

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Nadal finally loses a set on clay

Rafael Nadal's record-breaking run of 50 successive sets won on the same surface was brought to an end at the Madrid Open by Dominic Thiem, the last man to defeat him on clay.

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LeBron: Cavs not satisfied

He is just two games from eliminating the Raptors from the playoffs for a third successive season, but LeBron James would not say whether he has a mental edge over them, despite producing a stunning performance that powered the Cavaliers to a 2-0 series lead.

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Tasks for Australia coach Langer

After Justin Langer was appointed as Australia's new head coach, we outline five tasks for his to-do list as he embarks upon his reign.

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Harden bemoans Rockets performance

Rockets star James Harden felt a lack of intensity was to blame for his team's Game 2 loss to the Jazz.

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Real Madrid 2 Bayern 2 (4-3 agg)

Real Madrid are into the Champions League final after a 2-2 draw with Bayern Munich, for whom Sven Ulreich's error proved costly.

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Teams with most riding on draft

The amount of teams in the market for a quarterback means this could be one of the most important drafts of recent years.

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Nadal produces 'best match of tournament' as Dimitrov beats doubles partner

An 11th Monte Carlo title is in sight for Rafael Nadal, who looked in extremely ominous form against Dominic Thiem.

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Nadal into Monte Carlo quarters

The quarter-finals of the Monte Carlo Masters will feature Rafael Nadal for the 14th consecutive year.

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Stand-in skipper Tim Paine calls for greater Australia respect

A change of approach could benefit Australia as they seek to find the silver lining in the ball-tampering fiasco, Tim Paine has said.

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Joshua: I'm the challenger

Anthony Joshua is approaching his fight with Joseph Parker as if he is the challenger despite holding two of the major world heavyweight titles.

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Smith steps down from Royals captaincy as ball tampering fall-out rumbles on

Australia captain Steve Smith has decided it is in the "best interest" of Rajasthan Royals for him to step down as skipper of the IPL side.

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Ball tampering drama: Joe Root not aware of any during Ashes

Joe Root refused to speculate on Australia's ball-tampering scandal and was not aware of any similar incidents in the Ashes.

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Sharapova to miss Miami Open

Maria Sharapova has been forced to pull out of the Miami Open because of an injury to her forearm.

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South Africa contest De Kock charge

South Africa coach Ottis Gibson has defended the stunning decision to contest Quinton de Kock's ICC charge, declaring the Proteas do not believe he did anything wrong in an incident involving Australia's David Warner.

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Triathlete 'attacked with chainsaw'

South African triathlete Mhlengi Gwala is recovering in hospital after three men reportedly attempted to cut off his legs with a chainsaw.

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Warner free to play in second Test

Australia batsman David Warner is free to play in the second Test against South Africa despite being punished after accepting an ICC charge.

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Starc puts Australia on brink

Mitchell Starc once again starred to put Australia on the brink of victory over South Africa in the first Test, despite a battling century from Aiden Markram.

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Jones rejects Woodward criticism

Eddie Jones has rejected criticism of his replacement policy for England's forwards from World Cup-winning coach Clive Woodward after Dylan Hartley again did not finish the game in the defeat to Scotland.

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Four-minute mile record breaker Bannister dies at 88

The family of Roger Bannister, the first man to run a sub four-minute mile, confirmed he passed away on Saturday.

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Deontay Wilder 'at top of the foodchain' after Luis Ortiz win

After coming through his sternest test yet, Deontay Wilder is unsurprisingly confident he will be the man to unify the heavyweight division.

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One-handed linebacker Griffin wows NFL Combine with stunning bench press

Shaquem Griffin only has one hand, but that did not stop him from putting on a show at the NFL Combine.

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Federer wins two Laureus awards

A stunning 2017 season for Roger Federer was recognised as he received two Laureus awards on Tuesday.

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Sydney FC claim derby spoils

What a goal!

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Bouchard 'vindicated' after USTA settlement

Relief and vindication were the prevailing emotions for Eugenie Bouchard after she reached a settlement with the USTA.

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Tiger Woods: McIlory & Thomas see me as contender again

As he prepares to tee off with Rory McIlroy and Justin Thomas at the Genesis Open, Tiger Woods believes he is seen as a contender again.

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Rohit hundred leads India to top of ODI rankings

India are back on top of the ODI rankings after clinching a series victory over South Africa thanks to Rohit Sharma.

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ATP to investigate Young claims

Some pretty big accusations being made here.

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Sean O'Loughlin on SL-NRL gap

Wigan Warriors captain Sean O'Loughlin believes depth of talent is the main reason why English rugby league has been unable to keep up with the Australian product.

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Patriots reach 10th Super Bowl

The New England Patriots are in the Super Bowl for a 10th time after coming from behind to beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 24-20.

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Walcott swaps Arsenal for Everton

Theo Walcott's 12-year spell at Arsenal is over after he completed a switch to Everton, on a three-and-a-half-year deal.

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Struggling Stoke appoint Lambert

Paul Lambert has been tasked with steering Stoke City away from the relegation zone, replacing Mark Hughes as manager.

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Kerber back in top 20

Former world number one Angelique Kerber maintained her perfect record in 2018 as she saw off Camila Giorgi in straight sets to reach the Sydney International final.

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Pietersen ends Stars winless run

Kevin Pietersen produced a stunning performance with the bat and in the field as Melbourne Stars won their derby clash with Melbourne Renegades by 23 runs to claim their first victory of the season.

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MCG warned over Ashes pitch

After producing a pitch that received a 'poor' rating for the Boxing Day Test, the MCG has been warned by the ICC.

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Tourists toil as Smith stars - How Australia won the Ashes

With the Ashes urn once again in Australian hands, we look at how Steve Smith's side claimed a 4-0 series win over England.

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Widnes centre Kato Ottio dies at 23

Papua New Guinea international and Widnes Vikings centre Kato Ottio has died.

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No extra pressure for Federer

Andy Murray will not play and Novak Djokovic is a doubt, but Roger Federer is not feeling extra pressure for the Australian Open.

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Steyn could miss rest of India series

South Africa's Dale Steyn made his Test return against India, but may now miss the rest of the series.

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No extra pressure for Federer

Roger Federer will not put any extra pressure on himself at the Australian Open despite fitness concerns surrounding the rest of the 'big four'.

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Hurricanes defeat Strikers in BBL

D'Arcy Short and Jofra Archer combined to hand Adelaide Strikers their first defeat of the Big Bash League as Hobart Hurricanes claimed a seven-run victory.

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Sharapova battles back in Shenzhen

Maria Sharapova fought back from a set and a break down to beat Alison Riske in the second round of the Shenzhen Open, but Jelena Ostapenko suffered a shock loss.

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Ponting: No T20 coach deal agreed

Ricky Ponting insists no deal has been agreed for him to coach Australia at the next ICC World Twenty20.

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Heat crush Stars

Chris Lynn and Brendon McCullum produced devastating performances with the bat while spinner Mitchell Swepson shined with the ball as Brisbane Heat extended Melbourne Stars' miserable start to the Big Bash League.

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Djokovic pulls out of Mubadala

Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the Mubadala World Tennis Championship because of pain in his right elbow, placing his participation in the Australian Open in serious doubt.

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Bayliss: Cook and Broad never in danger of axe

Trevor Bayliss denied Alastair Cook and Stuart Broad were ever in danger of missing out on the fourth Ashes Test.

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No talk of ball tampering in Australia camp – Marsh

Mitchell Marsh says ball tampering was not discussed in the Australia camp amid suggestions surrounding James Anderson.

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The Ashes Round-up: Cook carries bat as rain frustrates England

Despite not being able to add to his tally, Alastair Cook wrote his name into the Ashes history books before rain frustrated England.

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We knew it was going to be 24 million versus 11 – Bayliss rejects ball tampering talk

Trevor Bayliss says umpires have told him there is nothing to worry about amid talk of ball tampering by England at the MCG.

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He doesn't spend any time in our dressing room - Root hits back at Ponting

Ricky Ponting has been unimpressed with Joe Root's captaincy but the England skipper has hit back.

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Kvitova upbeat over 2017

After recovering from injuries sustained in a knife attack, Petra Kvitova said 2017 was the best she could have hoped for.

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Moeen makes some strides as Curran impresses

The second day of England's tour match was a positive one for the out-of-form Moeen Ali and the uncapped Tom Curran.

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Slater set for Australia retirement

Australia full-back Billy Slater suggested the Rugby League World Cup final victory over England could be his last outing for the Kangaroos.

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Burgess rues profligacy

Sam Burgess rued England's failure to take their chances after they suffered an agonising 6-0 defeat to Australia in the Rugby League World Cup final.

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Joshua: Fury the toughest fight

Tyson Fury would be a "real breakdown job" for Anthony Joshua, who believes he could knock Deontay Wilder out with one punch.

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