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Rugby Championship, Six Nations dates confirmed

After the tournament was suspended due to coronavirus, World Rugby has confirmed the Six Nations will be completed in October.

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England want more trophies – Morgan

England captain Eoin Morgan believes his side can only have benefitted from their success at the 2019 Cricket World Cup.

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Challenge Cup draw revealed

With the Challenge Cup redrawn due to the COVID-19 pandemic, holders Warrington Wolves will face St Helens in a repeat of the 2019 final.

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Hearn: Joshua will fight anywhere

Anthony Joshua is willing to fight "anywhere, anytime," according to his promoter Eddie Hearn, who has set up a 'Fight Camp' at his home.

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Morgan lauds Broad and Anderson

Stuart Broad, along with fellow seamer James Anderson, has to be considered a Test great for England, according to Eoin Morgan.

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Umar Akmal has ban reduced

Pakistan batsman Umar Akmal has had his ban from cricket reduced from three years to 18 months.

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Denly dropped as Root returns

Joe Denly will make way for England captain Joe Root for the second Test against the West Indies in Manchester.

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England confirm 24-man squad

Ahead of an ODI series against Ireland, England have named a 24-man training group to be based at the Rose Bowl.

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Langer: England tour must go ahead

Justin Langer feels it is vital that Australia's planned tour of England, which was postponed due to coronavirus, goes ahead.

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ATP temporarily changes rankings

With the season set to restart in August, the ATP has made several temporary amendments to its rankings system.

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ECB confirm new Test dates

Ireland and Pakistan will face England across late July and August, though dates for Australia's white-ball tour are still to be confirmed.

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Kneeling for BLM is 'cosmetic', says Brathwaite

Carlos Brathwaite does not believe athletes taking a knee in support of Black Lives Matter is doing enough to prevent racism in society.

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England show solidarity with BLM

England's Test players will wear shirts with the Black Lives Matter emblem on the collar throughout the upcoming series against West Indies.

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Murray challenges Battle of the Brits rivals

Andy Murray has put pressure on his Battle of the Brits rivals, insisting there is no reason why they should not defeat him.

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Fury agrees to two-fight deal with Joshua

Tyson Fury says "the biggest fight in British boxing history" will take place in 2021 after a two-bout deal was agreed with Anthony Joshua.

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Super Rugby AU confirmed

After a three-month suspension due to coronavirus, Super Rugby will return in Australia from July 3, albeit in a revamped format.

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Rugby Australia confirm staff cuts

Having been hit hard financially by the coronavirus crisis, Rugby Australia has confirmed a third of their staff will be made redundant.

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Smith: I didn't touch a bat

During the break from cricket amid the coronavirus pandemic, Steve Smith chose to focus on his fitness rather than his batting technique.

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Boston Marathon cancelled

The Boston Marathon has been cancelled for the first time in its history, with the event instead set to be held virtually.

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Perth omission a 'kick in the guts'

The decision not to select Perth Stadium as a venue for Australia's Test series against India has been questioned by WACA chiefs.

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Premier League to restart June 17, reports

The Premier League is set to restart on June 17, with Manchester City hosting Arsenal and Sheffield United taking on Aston Villa.

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Pacquiao: Mayweather is envious

Manny Pacquiao has described Floyd Mayweather Jr as "envious" after the American criticisised younger fighters for taking on the Filipino.

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Kvitova: I'd rather cancel them

World number 12 Petra Kvitova would rather see grand slams cancelled than be played behind closed doors.

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Play-offs for Euros set for October

FAI CEO Gary Owens said UEFA is likely to stage the play-offs for the rearranged European Championship over October and November.

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Magic Weekend postponed

Super League is hopeful of holding Magic Weekend in 2020, despite postponing the event from its scheduled dates of May 24 and 25.

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Austria considering options for GP

Austria's vice-chancellor Werner Kogler says the government would not stand in the way of the Austrian GP taking place behind closed doors.

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Wilder: I don't see Fury as a champion yet

Tyson Fury is not a champion in the eyes of Deontay Wilder, who insists he did not show the best of himself in his defeat in February.

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Duckworth-Lewis-Stern co-developer dies

The ICC has confirmed Tony Lewis, who helped develop the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method used in limited-overs cricket, has passed away.

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Stokes joins virtual F1 GP

Ben Stokes is swapping cricket for the track after he was confirmed for the second race in Formula One's Virtual Grand Prix Series.

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Chelsea considering stadium options

Planning permission for the development of Stamford Bridge expires on March 31, Chelsea have confirmed.

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Coe considers athletics shake-up

Sebastian Coe has called on athletics, and sport in general, to be "braver and more innovative" once the coronavirus crisis is over.

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Worcester's Fatialofa back walking

Just 11 weeks after sustaining a serious spinal injury, Worcester Warriors lock Michael Fatialofa has walked unaided.

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Red Sox confirm surgery for Sale

Early reports suggest Chris Sale could be out until late 2021 after the Boston Red Sox confirmed their pitcher would undergo elbow surgery.

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Monaco GP called off

For the first time in 66 years, there will be no Monaco Grand Prix in the Formula One season, with the event having been cancelled.

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Tigers tame reigning SL champions

Derrell Olpherts crosses twice as Castleford Tigers handed St Helens a third loss in 2020, leaving the reigning champions in sixth place.

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Super Rugby clash called off

To allow the Highlanders squad to travel back to New Zealand, their Super Rugby match against Jaguares has been called off.

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Wales chairman defends decision

Gareth Davies does not think the WRU could have dealt with the postponement of Wales' Six Nations clash with Scotland any better.

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Which events are still going ahead?

The coronavirus pandemic has resulted in a plethora of events and tournaments being postponed, but some competitions are set to continue.

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Hull fire coach live on-air

Warrington Wolves won 38-4 at Hull FC on Thursday it what turned out to be Lee Radford's final game in charge of the hosts.

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Marler receives 10-week suspension

England prop Joe Marler has received a 10-week suspension after a flashpoint involving Alun Wyn Jones in Saturday's clash with Wales.

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Fed Cup postponed amid coronavirus

The International Tennis Federation has confirmed the postponement of the Fed Cup finals and play-offs, which were due to be held in April.

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De Kock to lean on recalled Du Plessis against India

Former South Africa captain Faf du Plessis still has a "big role" to play for the Proteas, according to his replacement Quinton de Kock.

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Pivac expecting 'big performance'

Wales boss Wayne Pivac expects a "big performance" against England after stepping up intensity in training, epitomised by Alun Wyn Jones.

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Sharapova not planning farewell tour, reveals Bryant influence

There will not be a farewell tour for five-time grand slam champion Maria Sharapova, who announced her retirement from tennis on Wednesday.

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McLaren sign up Alonso for Indy 500

Two-time Formula One world champion Fernando Alonso will race for Arrow McLaren SP at this year's Indianapolis 500.

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Super League Review

Castleford Tigers beat Wakefield Trinity for a 14th straight time, as Huddersfield Giants and Warrington Wolves also claimed wins.

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Medvedev sees off Sinner

Daniil Medvedev proved too strong for Jannik Sinner in Marseille, while David Goffin suffered another upset.

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Halep seals comeback victory

Dubai Tennis Championships top seed Simona Halep set up a semi-final against Jennifer Brady, while Elena Rybakina will face Petra Martic.

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Fury: I'll use 'the dosser' line

Deontay Wilder will have to withstand more "big dosser" insults during his heavyweight rematch against Tyson Fury.

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Medvedev sees off Sinner

Daniil Medvedev proved too strong for Jannik Sinner in Marseille, while David Goffin suffered another upset.

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Warner not expecting tense series

David Warner was embroiled in controversy in Australia's last tour of South Africa, but he is not expecting tensions to boil over this time.

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Halep seals comeback victory

Dubai Tennis Championships top seed Simona Halep set up a semi-final against Jennifer Brady, while Elena Rybakina will face Petra Martic.

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Judge angered by Astros punishment

The Houston Astros should be stripped of their 2017 championship after being found guilty of sign stealing, says Aaron Judge.

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Kenin suffers first-round exit

Australian Open winner Sofia Kenin and defending Dubai Tennis Championships champion Belinda Bencic suffered shock first-round defeats.

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Djokovic sets scary goal for 2020 season

Despite winning 17 grand slams, Novak Djokovic insists his main motivation is not trophies as he aims to dominate in 2020.

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Morgan: We were way off the mark

England suffered a seven-wicket loss in Tuesday's ODI against South Africa and Eoin Morgan conceded the world champions were way under par.

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Catalans Dragons humbled by Giants

Controversial Australian Israel Folau played no part as his new side Catalans Dragons were beaten by Huddersfield Giants.

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Du Plessis' focus on final Test

While speculation continues over his future as South Africa captain, Faf du Plessis insists his full focus is on the fourth Test.

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Root: Sky is the limit for England

Should England overcome South Africa in the final Test, it would mark Joe Root's proudest achievement as captain.

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Joshua could face Fury or Wilder in Saudi Arabia

A heavyweight clash between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury or Deontay Wilder is likely to happen in Saudi Arabia in 2020, says Eddie Hearn.

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Fury's promoter dismisses Joshua's talk of Wilder fight in 2020

Anthony Joshua's claims of talks over a potential fight with Deontay Wilder in 2020 are untrue, says Tyson Fury's promoter Frank Warren.

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Gruden named as Jaguars OC

Jacksonville Jaguars have appointed former Washington Redskins coach Jay Gruden as their new offensive coordinator.

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Harper hospitalised as Hurricanes edge out Renegades

Nathan Ellis held his nerve in a crucial final over as Hobart Hurricanes got the better of Melbourne Renegades in the Big Bash League.

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McGregor like Ali – UFC boss White

Dana White claims Conor McGregor has reached the same level of stardom as Muhammad Ali, Mike Tyson and Sugar Ray Leonard.

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Smith's century in vain as India seal series win

Despite a worrying injury for Shikhar Dhawan, India eased to a seven-wicket victory over Australia to claim the three-match ODI series 2-1.

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MS Dhoni to stay on at Super Kings

The Chennai Super Kings have no plans of allowing veteran wicketkeeper-batsman MS Dhoni leave ahead of the 2021 season.

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McGregor admits he lost motivation after early success

Conor McGregor made light work of Donald Cerrone on his UFC comeback, but revealed he lost his love for mixed martial arts in recent years.

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McGregor says Mayweather rematch 'will happen' wants Russian 'Rocky' fight

After making a triumphant return to UFC, Conor McGregor is adamant a rematch against Floyd Mayweather Jr will take place.

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Irving stands by Nets criticism

After attracting criticism for saying the Brooklyn Nets have "glaring" needs, Kyrie Irving has defended his leadership style.

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Denly eyes first England Test ton

Joe Denly is yet to hit a Test hundred for England, but the 33-year-old believes it is only a matter of time until he reaches a big score.

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De Kock plays down Archer's possible Newlands absence

Jofra Archer's possible absence from the second Test will not impact how South Africa's Quinton de Kock approaches the match.

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Ron Rivera joins Redskins

Ron Rivera, who was fired by the Carolina Panthers in December, has been appointed as the new head coach of the Washington Redskins.

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Silverwood not afraid of a big call

Chris Silverwood is prepared to drop James Anderson or Stuart Broad if England need to introduce a spinner for the second South Africa Test.

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Bottas wants to stay with Mercedes

With his contract set to expire in 2020, Valtteri Bottas says it is a "no-brainer" to stay at Mercedes should he be offered a new deal.

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Philander angered by Archer let-off

Jofra Archer was not punished for a second straight beamer in England's Test against South Africa, leaving Vernon Philander frustrated.

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Sherrock bows out at Ally Pally

Fallon Sherrock bowed out of the PDC World Championship after a 4-2 defeat to world number 22 Chris Dobey.

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Batsmen let England bowlers down, admits Denly

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

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England collapse again but bowlers limit Proteas' lead

England's bowlers gave the tourists some hope heading into day three of the first Test as South Africa built a 175-run lead.

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RUSADA appeals WADA sanction

After Russian teams and athletes were suspended from competing under the country's flag for four years, RUSADA has appealed the sanction.

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Wagner makes surprising admission after day two

Australia have been one step ahead of New Zealand in the second Test at Melbourne, according to Black Caps bowler Neil Wagner.

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Head: I've matured as a batsman

After scoring 114 to help Australia take control against New Zealand, Travis Head believes he has matured as a Test batsman.

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England dominate day one against Proteas

Sam Curran and Quinton de Kock were the outstanding performers as England restricted South Africa to 9-277 on day one of the first Test.

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Leclerc test good for Vettel, says Ferrari boss

Charles Leclerc's fantastic performances in 2019 have benefitted his Ferrari team-mate Sebastian Vettel, says Mattia Binotto.

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Mourinho pledges support as FA investigate Rudiger claims

Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho will support any new procedures the football authorities introduce in an attempt to tackle racism.

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Ozil available for Arteta's first match in charge

Mesut Ozil has recovered from the foot injury which kept him out against Everton and will be available for Arsenal's trip to Bournemouth.

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Fallon Sherrock's remarkable PDC World Championship run continues

Fallon Sherrock says she has proved women can beat anyone in darts after her stunning 3-1 victory over world number 11 Mensur Suljovic.

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Ancelotti's career in numbers

Utilising Opta data, we assess Carlo Ancelotti's career in numbers as the former Real Madrid and Bayern Munich boss takes over at Everton.

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Ancelotti confirmed as new Everton boss

Former Real Madrid, Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain coach Carlo Ancelotti has been confirmed as Everton's new manager.

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Chandimal stars before Pakistan fight back on day two

Dinesh Chandimal hit 74 for Sri Lanka on day two of their second Test against Pakistan, whose openers survived a tough last hour.

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Ozil welcomes Arteta 'back to the family'

Mesut Ozil has welcomed his former team-mate, and now his new coach, Mikel Arteta back to the Arsenal family.

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Maxwell makes stunning return as Stars hold off Heat

Inspired by a superb knock of 83 by Glenn Maxwell, Melbourne Stars claimed a 22-run win over Brisbane Heat in their opening BBL match.

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Stokes fit to bowl in South Africa

England will have Ben Stokes available to bowl in South Africa, and the all-rounder has backed captain Joe Root to maintain his strong form.

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Return to home Tests Pakistan's 'biggest accomplishment, says Masood

Pakistan bringing Test cricket home after a 10-year absence is the team's biggest achievement, according to Shan Masood.

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Putin suggests Russia will appeal WADA ban

The four-year ban from international sporting events given to Russia has "political considerations", according to president Vladimir Putin.

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Johnson signs record deal with Eagles

Lane Johnson will reportedly be the highest-paid offensive lineman in NFL history after signing a new deal with the Philadelphia Eagles.

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Day pulls out of Presidents Cup

Byeong Hun An has replaced Jason Day in the International Team for the Presidents Cup, after the Australian suffered a back injury.

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Lions' Blough reflects on 'special' NFL debut

Undrafted rookie David Blough made quite the impact in his NFL debut, though he could not lead the Detroit Lions to a Thanksgiving victory.

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Pooran keeps vice-captaincy despite ball-tampering ban

Despite his four-match ban for ball-tampering, Nicholas Pooran has kept his role as West Indies' Twenty20 vice-captain.

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Tipuric to captain Wales against Gatland's Barbarians

Wayne Pivac has named Justin Tipuric as captain for his first match in charge of Wales against Warren Gatland's Barbarians side.

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Hamilton: I wouldn't change my life

Lewis Hamilton will be aiming to emulate Michael Schumacher's title haul next season, but will not allow the chase to consume his life.

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Federer: I will never retire

Roger Federer has no plans to bring his career to an end, though the 38-year-old admitted he is relishing the freedom retirement will bring.

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Archer claims racial abuse in NZ

England were hammered in the opening Test in New Zealand and paceman Jofra Archer says there were issues off the field as well.

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Struggling Mariners edge newcomers Western United

Giancarlo Gallifuoco scored as A-League strugglers Central Coast Mariners defeated Western United 1-0, ending a long wait for a clean sheet.

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Balotelli left out by Brescia after training-ground spat

Brescia coach Fabio Grosso has urged Mario Balotelli to "help himself" as the striker was dropped for Sunday's match against Roma.

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Smith undecided over Murray

Andy Murray may not feature for Great Britain in Friday's Davis Cup quarter-final tie with Germany, according to captain Leon Smith.

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Wilder: Don't blink, this is war

Deontay Wilder has insisted he only has to be perfect for two seconds to triumph in his rematch with Luis Ortiz.

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Kohli wary of pink ball challenge

India made the right call to delay their first foray into day-night Test cricket, according to captain Virat Kohli.

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Tsitsipas stuns Federer to secure London final

Stefanos Tsitsipas set up an ATP Finals showdown with Dominic Thiem or defending champion Alexander Zverev by beating Roger Federer.

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England hopeful over Anderson fitness

James Anderson will travel to South Africa for a pre-tour training camp, with Ashley Giles confident over the England bowler's fitness.

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Shami spearheads India victory

India set a new record under captain Virat Kohli as they charged to a comprehensive win over Bangladesh in the first Test.

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Bryan brothers announce retirement

Tennis' most successful doubles team of all time, brothers Mike and Bob Bryan, have announced they will retire after next year's US Open.

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Sensational Tsitsipas downs Zverev

Alexander Zverev beat Rafael Nadal in his ATP Finals opener but was no match for world number six Stefanos Tsitsipas on Wednesday.

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Fury hits out at UFC chief White

Tyson Fury has dismissed comments made by UFC president Dana White over his suitability to compete in mixed martial arts.

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Nadal apologises after miracle ATP Finals comeback

Daniil Medvedev would have won his ATP Finals match against Rafael Nadal 999 times out of 1000, according to the world number one.

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KSI-Paul bigger than Ruiz-Joshua

Eddie Hearn has claimed YouTubers KSI and Logan Paul have taken boxing to "new ground" following their highly publicised fight on Saturday.

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Yasir key for Pakistan - Misbah

Yasir Shah can be the leader of Pakistan's new-look bowling attack against Australia, according to Misbah-ul-Haq.

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Murray not afraid of elite players

After making a sensational comeback on the ATP Tour, Andy Murray would be confident facing Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic or Roger Federer.

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Federer relishing Djokovic showdown

Novak Djokovic awaits Roger Federer in his next ATP Finals match, a clash that the world number three is eagerly anticipating.

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Cook: Silverwood will bring clarity

Chris Silverwood will provide a clarity to England's Test side, according to Alastair Cook, who has backed Joe Root to improve as captain.

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Supreme Zverev downs Nadal

Defending ATP Finals champion Alexander Zverev was in superb form as he overcame world number one Rafael Nadal in straight sets.

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Salazar appeals four-year ban

Alberto Salazar, the former coach of Mo Farah, who was banned for possessing and trafficking banned substances, has lodged an appeal to CAS.

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McIlroy thrilled by Woods stat

Rory McIlroy has now spent 500 weeks inside the top 10 in the Official World Golf Rankings, reportedly clinching a record.

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Tsitsipas explains Medvedev rivalry

World number six Stefanos Tsitsipas earned his first win over Daniil Medvedev in the ATP Finals and emphasised its significance.

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Tommy Fury calls out KSI

After beating Logan Paul in a YouTuber bout, KSI has been challenged to a "battle of Britain" by Love Island star Tommy Fury.

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Djokovic hammers Berrettini 6-2 6-1

World number two Novak Djokovic made a statement of intent in the ATP Finals with a clinical 6-2 6-1 victory over Matteo Berrettini.

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Paul to contest KSI fight result

KSI beat his fellow YouTube star Logan Paul on a split decision in Los Angeles, but the American insisted it did not feel like a defeat.

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We've gone backwards, claims Great Britain Lions coach Bennett

After three successive defeats for Great Britain, coach Wayne Bennett is concerned his side have gone backwards on the Lions tour.

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Mahomes to start against the Titans

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes will start against the Tennessee Titans on Sunday after overcoming a knee injury.

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Nadal still fighting for number one

Rafael Nadal is fully committed to ending 2019 at the top of the ATP world rankings, so long as he can recover from an abdominal injury.

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England to return to Japan in 2020

After their heavy defeat in the Rugby World Cup final, England have confirmed they will return to Japan for two Tests in 2020.

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Federer defends decision to withdraw from ATP Cup

After withdrawing from the inaugural ATP Cup, Roger Federer insists he has no regrets about his decision to focus on his health and family.

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Nadal, Djokovic through in Paris

Rafael Nadal overcame a stern test from Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in Friday's final match to progress through to the Paris Masters semi-finals.

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Halep accepts Cahill's criticism

Darren Cahill said Simona Halep was playing like a 'disgrace' during the WTA Finals, and the Romanian accepted her coach's criticism.

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Djokovic demolishes Tsitsipas

Novak Djokovic served up a masterclass as he made light work of Stefanos Tsitsipas in the quarter-finals of the Paris Masters.

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Wallabies snubbed from Player of the Year nominations

Pieter-Steph du Toit, Cheslin Kolbe and Tom Curry represent World Cup finalists South Africa and England in the Player of the Year list.

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England have no fear, says Jones

England must show no fear in the Rugby World Cup final, says Eddie Jones, who has backed his side to take the game to South Africa.

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Erasmus to step down as Springboks coach

The Rugby World Cup final will be Rassie Erasmus' last match as coach of South Africa, the Springboks boss has confirmed.

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Ash Barty books berth in WTA Finals semis

Ashleigh Barty bounced back in Shenzhen on Thursday, while Kiki Bertens, in for the injured Naomi Osaka, bowed out with illness.

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Team, coach nominations announced

All of the Rugby World Cup semi-finalists and Japan have been represented in World Rugby's nominations for the 2019 team and coach awards.

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Strasburg hails Nationals' fighting spirit after World Series win

World Series MVP Stephen Strasburg has lauded the Washington Nationals' fighting spirit after helping the team win their first championship.

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Slick Tsonga ousts Rublev in Paris

Andrey Rublev's fine 2019 came to a disappointing end as Jo-Wilfried Tsonga ended his long wait for an ATP Masters 1000 match.

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Djokovic: Murray deserves success

Andy Murray fully deserves his success in 2019, says Novak Djokovic, who is hopeful the former world number one can return to his best.

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Gatland: I can only be proud

Handre Pollard's penalty sent South Africa through to the final, but Warren Gatland insists Wales left nothing out on the pitch in Yokohama.

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Springboks book England showdown with narrow Wales win

Handre Pollard put in a clinical display as his late penalty sent South Africa through to the Rugby World Cup final at Wales' expense.

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Tiger Woods three clear in Japan

Sam Snead's PGA Tour record is in sight for Tiger Woods, who holds a three-shot lead over Hideki Matsuyama at the Zozo Championship.

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Jones hails England's defence after All Blacks boilover

Eddie Jones highlighted the discipline of England's defence after they defeated defending champions New Zealand 19-7 in the semi-finals.

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Federer to face Tsitsipas in semis

Roger Federer will have to overcome world number seven Stefanos Tsitsipas in the semi-finals as he bids to defend his Swiss Indoors title.

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Top-10 player undergoes elbow surgery

World number eight Kei Nishikori is set to return to action at the ATP Cup in January after undergoing surgery on an elbow injury.

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Fury plans to quit boxing in 2020

After his stint in WWE, Tyson Fury will return to boxing in 2020, though he believes it will be his last year in the sport.

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Murray to play for GB at Davis Cup

Great Britain's Davis Cup captain Leon Smith has called up Andy Murray, who won the European Open on Sunday, for the finals in Madrid.

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May, Nowell boost England

Jonny May suffered a hamstring injury in England's win over Australia but, along with Jack Nowell, is set to feature against New Zealand.

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World Rugby to investigate Peyper

Rugby World Cup referee Jaco Peyper was pictured with Wales fans appearing to mock France lock Sebastien Vahaamahina.

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Roma apologise to Vieira

Sampdoria's Ronaldo Vieira was the recipient of "racist boos" a section of Roma fans during Sunday's clash in Serie A.

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Sarfraz loses Pakistan captaincy

Pakistan decided to stick with Sarfraz Ahmed as captain in September but, after a dismal series defeat to Sri Lanka, he has now been sacked.

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World Cup rookies can give All Blacks 'fearless' edge against Ireland

New Zealand will benefit from the fearless nature of Sevu Reece and George Bridge against Ireland, All Blacks assistant Ian Foster believes.

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Australia power past Kiwis, Tomkins leads England

Sam Tomkins was in scintillating form as England began their World Cup Nines campaign with a routine 25-4 triumph over Wales in Sydney.

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RWC: Yamanaka returns for Japan

Ryohei Yamanaka will start for Japan against South Africa, with Jamie Joseph forced to make a single change for the quarter-final tie.

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Turkey players make salute gesture

Turkey's players decided to make a controversial salute gesture to celebrate their draw with France in Paris on Monday.

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Cech makes match-winning penalty save on ice hockey debut

Petr Cech proved he has not lost any of his goalkeeping skills as he made a match-winning penalty save on his ice hockey debut.

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Zverev lauds Medvedev's unique play

Shanghai Masters champion Daniil Medvedev's unique style of play has not been seen before on the ATP Tour, according to Alexander Zverev.

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O'Loughlin out of Lions tour

Great Britain Lions will be without Wigan Warriors and England captain Sean O'Loughlin for the tour of New Zealand and Papua New Guinea.

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Parisse fumes at 'ridiculous' All Blacks cancellation

Sergio Parisse is furious with World Rugby's decision to call off Italy's match against New Zealand due to Typhoon Hagibis.

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'Typhoon gods' smiling on England, says Jones

England had the "typhoon gods" smiling down on them after their Pool C match with France was called off, according to coach Eddie Jones.

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Smith gets dismissed for a duck

After leading the charge against England in the Ashes, Australia's talisman Steve Smith had less luck in the Sheffield Shield.

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Djokovic gives Isner no chance

Shanghai Masters champion Novak Djokovic was in no mood to give John Isner a chance as he moved into the last eight with a 7-5 6-3 victory.

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South Africa thump Canada 66-7

Cobus Reinach scored a hat-trick inside 20 minutes as South Africa thumped Canada 66-7 to reach the quarter-finals at the Rugby World Cup.

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Manchester United stunned by Newcastle

Matty Longstaff thumped in a debut goal as Newcastle United claimed a 1-0 victory over Manchester United at St James' Park on Sunday.

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Farrell 'missing part of his nose'

Owen Farrell lost a chunk of his nose after taking a big hit from the United States' John Quill, according to England coach Eddie Jones.

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Lee-Lo handed three-match ban

Rey Lee-Lo was fortunate to escape with a booking for a high tackle on Russia's Vasily Artemyev, but has now been banned for three matches.

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England perfect so far, says Jones

England have been perfect in their Rugby World Cup campaign so far, according to Eddie Jones, whose side thrashed the United States 45-7.

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Murray: I was struggling in ADM defeat

After heading out of the Zhuhai Open at the hands of Alex De Minaur, Andy Murray conceded he struggled to keep up with the intensity.

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De Minaur sends Murray packing at Zhuhai Open

Alex De Minaur came from a set down to defeat Andy Murray 4-6 6-2 6-4 in an enthralling second-round contest at the Zhuhai Open on Thursday.

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England 'perfect' so far, says Jones

England have been perfect in their Rugby World Cup campaign so far, according to Eddie Jones, whose side thrashed the United States 45-7.

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Kyrgios makes light of #detention amid suspended ATP ban, fine

After receiving a suspended fine and ban from the ATP Tour, Nick Kyrgios has pledged to be on his best behaviour during probation.

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Murray to face Aussie De Minaur after winning return

Andy Murray defeated Tennys Sandgren in three sets on his return to singles action on the ATP Tour at the Zhuhai Open in China.

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England's Jones rings the changes for USA clash

England coach Eddie Jones has named a much-changed side for Thursday's Rugby World Cup encounter with the United States in Kobe.

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RWC: Wales 43-14 Georgia

Gareth Davies put in an inspired first-half display as Wales got their Rugby World Cup up and running with a 43-14 triumph over Georgia.

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Williams slumps out of Wuhan Open

Aryna Sabalenka will continue her Wuhan Open title defence against Danielle Collins, who overcame former world number one Venus Williams.

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Medvedev strolls in St Petersburg

Daniil Medvedev came back from his US Open final defeat to Rafael Nadal to win a sixth career title, beating Borna Coric in St Petersburg.

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Jones: Tonga are like Stoke City

England coach Eddie Jones opted for an unusual comparison when describing what it was like coming up against Tonga in Sapporo.

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Tuilagi stars as Eddie's England dispatch Tonga

England got their Rugby World Cup campaign off to a winning start, Manu Tuilagi starring with two tries as Eddie Jones' side beat Tonga.

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Ireland make their case in Yokohama

Johnny Sexton and Rory Best led the way as Ireland's thumping win over Scotland affirmed their credentials as Rugby World Cup challengers.

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Laver Cup: Europe in control

After Stefanos Tsitsipas' resilient display in the singles, Roger Federer and Alexander Zverev put Team Europe in control at the Laver Cup.

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Super League: Wigan 18-12 Salford

Defending Super League champions Wigan Warriors will face St Helens for a place in the grand final after beating Salford Red Devils 18-12.

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Dallaglio backing Jones' England for glory

Rugby World Cup winner Lawrence Dallaglio is confident England, under Eddie Jones' guidance, can challenge favourites New Zealand in Japan.

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Schmidt confident in young trio ahead of Scotland clash

The enthusiasm of Jordan Larmour, Andrew Conway and Jacob Stockdale can spur Ireland on against Scotland, according to Joe Schmidt.

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Joseph pins Japan's nervy opener on expectation levels

Jamie Joseph believes Japan struggled to deal with the weight of expectation in their nervy Rugby World Cup win against Russia.

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Barkley penalty miss condemns Chelsea

Chelsea slumped to a 1-0 defeat to Valencia in their opening Champions League match as Ross Barkley missed a late penalty.

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Shane Warne hits 50 - Australia icon's career in numbers

Australia cricket icon Shane Warne turns 50 on Friday and, to celebrate, we have taken a look at his career highlights using Opta data.

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Clijsters announces shock WTA Tour comeback

Kim Clijsters, the former world number one, has announced plans for a surprise WTA return after a seven-year absence from tennis.

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Paine, Siddle drop Root after inserting England at The Oval

Peter Siddle and Tim Paine dropped chances to dismiss Joe Root as England's captain and Rory Burns guided the hosts to 1-86 at lunch.

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Starc misses out at The Oval

Despite scoring 54 not out and finishing with respectable bowling figures at Old Trafford, Mitchell Starc has been dropped by Australia.

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Murray to compete in Shanghai

After competing in the Zhuhai Championships and China Open, Andy Murray will stay in the Far East to compete in the Shanghai Masters.

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Flintoff 'fine' after crash

Former England cricketer Andrew Flintoff suffered a high-speed crash while filming for BBC series Top Gear on Tuesday.

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Sri Lanka's Pakistan tour in doubt

Sri Lanka's first tour of Pakistan since the 2009 attacks appears to be in doubt due to new terrorism concerns.

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Door not closed on Roy's England Test career, says Root

England have dropped out-of-form Jason Roy for the final Ashes Test, but Joe Root has no doubt the batsman can force his way back in.

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Roy axed, Stokes passed fit for Oval

England have dropped Jason Roy for the final Ashes Test, with Sam Curran coming in alongside Chris Woakes, who has replaced Craig Overton.

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Paine will not give up captaincy

Tim Paine would go out on a high if he left his role as Australia captain after the Ashes, but the 34-year-old has no intention to do so.

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Warner will be fine, claims Langer

David Warner is a "world class" batsman despite his struggles during the Ashes, according to Justin Langer.

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Bayliss backs Root's captaincy

Trevor Bayliss has backed Joe Root to stay on as England's Test captain despite a frustrating Ashes series for the Yorkshire batsman.

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