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Australia call up Tye for India T20 series

Andrew Tye has been out of action since April, but could make his comeback for Australia in India.

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Rossi's remarkable MotoGP return after leg fracture

Dani Pedrosa was fastest at Motorland on Friday, but it was the returning Valentino Rossi who was the centre of attention.

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SANZAAR announce 2018 Super Rugby schedule

Sunwolves will play in the Australian Conference and home and away derbies return in the new Super Rugby schedule for 2018.

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Smith defends captaincy ahead of landmark ODI

Steve Smith stated "I'm not in a bad place with my captaincy" but knows there is room for improvement.

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Moore to miss Springboks Test

Wallabies hooker Stephen Moore will miss the Rugby Championship clash with South Africa as his wife is due to give birth to their third child.

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Tamim sanctioned by ICC

Tamim Iqbal has been fined and issued with one demerit point for giving Matthew Wade a send-off and being involved in an exchange with the umpires in Bangladesh's historic Test win over Australia.

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Wozniacki slams US Open organisers for favouring Sharapova

Former world number one Caroline Wozniacki felt she should have been treated with more respect at Flushing Meadows.

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Five-year ban for Pakistan batsman Sharjeel

Sharjeel Khan pleaded not guilty to corruption charges but has been banned for five years, half of which was suspended.

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Bennett rules Milford out of World Cup

Anthony Milford is eager to play in the Rugby League World Cup, but Wayne Bennett said the five-eighth must undergo surgery.

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Cheika questions Owen refereeing

A frustrated Michael Cheika said it is not acceptable for Australia to be seen as a "gallant loser" after a heartbreaking loss to New Zealand and questioned Nigel Owens' officiating in Dunedin.

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Hansen lauds All Blacks character

Steve Hansen said many sides would have admitted defeat rather than mount one last effort, as New Zealand did at Australia's expense.

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All Blacks retain Bledisloe Cup

New Zealand fought back to retain the Bledisloe Cup, Beauden Barrett's late try consigning Australia to a 35-29 defeat.

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Lyon: No Australia whingeing

Australia are in the dark over the wicket which will be used in Dhaka, but Nathan Lyon said there will be no moaning from the tourists.

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All Blacks hungry to respond to kick in the guts - Read

All Blacks captain Kieran Read warned his side not to be complacent against a wounded Australia in Dunedin this weekend.

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All Blacks cleared of misconduct over Sonny Bill Williams head knock

New Zealand were not guilty of a "deliberate failure" to deal with Sonny Bill Williams' blows to the head, according to SANZAAR.

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Maxwell struck by heatstroke

Glenn Maxwell revealed that his body "shut down a little bit" after he was struck by heatstroke in Dhaka but the Australia all-rounder is confident he can stay cool under pressure from the Bangladesh spinners.

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Spirited Tigers leave Manly shell-shocked, Raiders stay in finals hunt

Manly Sea Eagles squandered a commanding lead and conceded a last-minute try to slump to defeat at Wests Tigers on Sunday.

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Coles out of Australia clash

Dane Coles suffered another knock to the head in a New Zealand warm-up match on Friday and will not face Australia next weekend.

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Stooke quits ARU after Force axe

Former RugbyWA chairman Geoff Stooke has expressed his fury at the decision to axe Western Force from Super Rugby and announced his resignation from the Australian Rugby Union (ARU) board.

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Sonny Bill makes grass-roots return

Sonny Bill Williams feels he put his "best foot forward" by playing in a grassroots game a week before the Bledisloe Cup opener.

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McGregor: I'll be a god of boxing

Conor McGregor says he will rule with an "iron fist" and become a "god of boxing" by defying the odds to beat Floyd Mayweather Jr.

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Joshua could fight in Cardiff

Cardiff has emerged as the "frontrunner" to stage Anthony Joshua's next fight, with Kubrat Pulev set to be his opponent.

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Lions target elusive first title

The Lions will have the backing of a record crowd when they go in search of a first Super Rugby title against a Crusaders side on the brink of being crowned champions for an eighth time on Saturday.

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Williams cleared to face Australia

Sonny Bill Williams has been cleared to play in New Zealand's Bledisloe Cup opener against Australia after World Rugby agreed that a warm-up game should count in his four-week ban.

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Glove weight no issue for McGregor

Conor McGregor said he would fight "brittle hands" Floyd Mayweather Jr with 4oz gloves, declaring he is prepared to "destroy" the American.

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We just want to play cricket - Warner hopeful over pay deal

Australia vice-captain David Warner said he and his team-mates just want to "get out there and play cricket" as the pay dispute rumbles on.

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Smith hopeful over pay dispute

Australia captain Steve Smith has confirmed players will boycott the upcoming tour of Bangladesh if the ugly pay dispute isn't resolved in time.

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McGregor and Malignaggi separated

Conor McGregor and Paulie Malignaggi had to be told to calm down after a sparring session between the pair got "out of control".

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Force and ARU arbitration process under way

Western Force's Super Rugby status is on the line as the club enters an arbitration process.

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Williams appeals ban ruling

Sonny Bill Williams has not given up hope of playing against Australia in Sydney, launching an appeal against a ruling on his ban.

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Hooper hails retiring Moore

Michael Hooper has paid a glowing tribute to 'angry man' Stephen Moore after the Australia captain announced he will retire from international rugby at the end of this year.

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Hurricanes snap up Wallabies prop Smith

Toby Smith will have a great chance of adding to the two Super Rugby titles he has already won when he joins Hurricanes.

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Wigan and Hull FC to make history

Wigan Warriors and Hull FC will contest the first Super League match to be played outside Europe next year as part of a tour of Australia which also features clashes with South Sydney Rabbitohs and St George Illawarra Dragons.

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Hayne eyeing Fiji World Cup spot

Jarryd Hayne has revealed he is most likely to represent Fiji in the Rugby League World Cup due to the "ton of talent" Australia head coach Mal Meninga can call upon.

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Froome seals fourth Tour win

There was a sense of deja vu when Chris Froome crossed the line on the Champs-Elysees to seal another Tour de France title.

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Acton apologises for Bird incident

Jamie Acton has issued an apology after the Leigh Centurions forward was banned for rest of the Super League season for man-handling Greg Bird while he lay injured on the turf.

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Hurricanes blow Brumbies away in second half to reach semi-final

Brumbies led Hurricanes at half-time, but the Super Rugby holders came soaring back to reach the semi-finals.

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Wimbledon and French Open matches investigated over possible match-fixing

Of 83 tennis matches flagged up for potential match-fixing this year, three were at Wimbledon and one was in the main draw at Roland Garros.

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Roglic takes first Tour stage win

Primoz Roglic became the first Slovenian to claim a Tour de France stage win, while Chris Froome stretched his overall advantage.

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Kittel abandons Tour de France

Marcel Kittel has abandoned the Tour de France after he crashed early on Stage 17, leaving Australia's Michael Matthews in the box seat to win the green jersey.

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Cheika: Cooper must raise his game

Quade Cooper needs to look like he is enjoying his rugby before being considered for an Australia recall, says Michael Cheika.

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Barrett and Coles boost for Canes

Beauden Barrett has recovered from illness to take his place in the Hurricanes side for their Super Rugby quarter-final against Brumbies on Friday and the fit-again Dane Coles will start on the bench.

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Matthews sprints to stage 16 win

Australia's Michael Matthews sprinted to a second Tour de France stage victory in the space of four days while Chris Froome stayed on course to retain his title on Wednesday (AEST).

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Federer savours magical victory

The evergreen Roger Federer has won both grand slams he has entered this year after ending the 2016 season following his Wimbledon exit.

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Roger Federer creates history in Wimbledon final win over Marin Cilic

The great Roger Federer smashed yet more records as he claimed a 19th grand slam title in a one-sided Wimbledon final against Marin Cilic.

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Muguruza claims Wimbledon title

Garbine Muguruza claimed her first Wimbledon title by ruthlessly denying the evergreen Venus Williams a record-breaking victory.

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Canes end Crusaders run

Crusaders were unable to end the regular season with a perfect record after they came unstuck at Westpac Stadium on Saturday.

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Wimbledon men's final in Opta facts

Roger Federer will become the first man to win eight singles titles at Wimbledon if he gets the better of Marin Cilic.

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Trump at Mayweather-McGregor?

The current United States president and his predecessor may be ringside in Las Vegas next month, according to Floyd Mayweather Jr.

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Becker urges duo to take a break

Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal reaped the rewards of taking time out and Boris Becker thinks their 'Big Four' rivals should do the same.

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Gillespie to coach PNG

Jason Gillespie says a spell with Papua New Guinea can only benefit him further down the line in his coaching career.

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Nadal smacks head before match, stunned by Muller in classic

Nadal finally cracked under pressure in the final set as Muller produced the performance of his life to win an epic contest.

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Vexed Vettel convinced Bottas jumped the lights

Valtteri Bottas was cleared of starting prematurely at the Red Bull Ring, but Sebastian Vettel was "pretty sure" he started too early.

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Porte breaks collarbone and pelvis

Richie Porte will be assessed again on Monday morning before he is given the green light to return home following his crash on Sunday.

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Calmejane climbs to victory

Lilian Calmejane broke away to win a gruelling stage eight of the Tour de France in his homeland and Chris Froome maintained his overall lead.

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Read left with 'hollow' feeling after Lions deny All Blacks

Kieran Read felt the world champions should have had one last chance to win the series at Eden Park, but said they must "deal with it".

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Lions salvage draw

The All Blacks have now gone 40 matches without losing at Eden Park after denying the Lions a long-awaited series win in New Zealand.

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All Blacks make three changes

Jordie Barrett will make his first New Zealand start against the British and Irish Lions on Saturday, while Julian Savea and Ngani Laumape also come into the side for the decider at Eden Park.

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Police pounce on Tomic boredom

Western Australian Police have capitalised on Bernard Tomic's lack of love for tennis in a recruitment drive.

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McIlroy taking break from Twitter

Rory McIlroy plans to take a long break from Twitter after instructing his wife to change his password and keep the new log-in details to herself following a spat with Steve Elkington.

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Injured Cavendish withdraws from Tour de France

Team Dimension Data sprinter Mark Cavendish was left with a damaged shoulder and badly cut finger, bringing his Tour to an early end.

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Federer, Djokovic considered exhibition match as Wimbledon withdrawals prove a sore point

The Centre Court crowd were left feeling short-changed after fleeting appearances from two of the best players in the world at Wimbledon.

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Kittel wins after Froome fall

Marcel Kittel was reduced to tears after taking his 10th Tour de France stage win on a day which he started in his homeland.

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Hansen: Lions were worthy winners

Steve Hansen said Sonny Bill Williams' red card was "not the issue" after New Zealand suffered their first home loss for eight years.

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Williams red card costs All Blacks

Sonny Bill Williams became the first All Black to be sent off for half a century as the Lions squared the series at 1-1.

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Australia players face unemployment

The Australian Cricketers' Association has been accused of adopting a "hard line and inflexible position" as the pay dispute continues.

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Read expects All Blacks to win

All Blacks captain Kieran Read says the British and Irish Lions will present a "massive challenge" but believes the world champions will be up to the task in Saturday's first Test.

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ACA rejects improved offer

The Australian Cricketers' Association (ACA) on Friday rejected an improved pay offer from Cricket Australia (CA) and advised players not to sign new terms put on the table by the governing body.

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Haka world record goes in Rotorua

Thousands turned up to perform what is claimed to have been comfortably the biggest ever haka in New Zealand.

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Rampant Lions ease past Maoris

The British and Irish Lions came up with their biggest ever win against the Maori All Blacks, who were outplayed all over the park.

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Borthwick coy on Farrell fitness

Steve Borthwick is not ruling Owen Farrell out of the British and Irish Lions' first Test against New Zealand next week.

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Barrett brothers make history as All Blacks pummel sorry Samoa

New Zealand ran in 12 tries in a ruthless demolition of Samoa eight days before they face the British and Irish Lions.

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Warne dons England shirt

There are some things you think you will never see and Shane Warne wearing an England cricket shirt certainly fits into that category.

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Radradra wants Eels return

Toulon-bound winger Semi Radradra has reaffirmed his desire to return to Parramatta after his spell in France.

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Pakistan up and running with rain-affected win over Proteas

Pakistan showed what they are capable after a poor display against India, giving themselves hope of reaching the last four.

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Men's quarter-finals put back due to rain at Roland Garros

Poor weather at Roland Garros has led to the schedule being altered, with all four men's quarter-finals now set for Wednesday night (AEST).

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Coach: Pregnant Serena hungry as ever for Grand Slams

Williams is not only making plans for having a baby, she is already thinking about improving on her record of 23 major titles.

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Nadal not thinking of injuries

French Open favourite Rafael Nadal says he is pain-free but said "we'll see what's going on" with his body going forward.

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Lions 2017: Why the All Blacks will tame the Lions

The British and Irish Lions have not won a series in New Zealand since 1974 and the All Blacks could once again dominate.

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Clinical Crusaders crush Rebels

Ruthless Crusaders maintained their perfect Super Rugby record this season with a 41-19 bonus-point drubbing of Rebels after Highlanders turned on the style in the second half to see off Waratahs.

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WATCH: Force upstage Reds

Peter Grant scored 18 points with the boot as Western Force moved up to third in the Australian Conference with a 40-26 win over Reds at Suncorp Stadium.

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Moore to remain Wallabies captain

Michael Cheika said aggressive leader Stephen Moore is still the right man to lead the Wallabies.

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Zverev takes Rome title

Showing maturity beyond his years, Alexander Zverev claimed the biggest title of his career to move into the top 10 in the world rankings.

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Mumbai regain IPL title

Rising Pune Supergiant agonisingly missed out on a first IPL title after Mumbai Indians edged victory by the smallest of margins.

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You can't be playing cricket at two o'clock! - Coulter-Nile

After KKR kept their IPL hopes alive in the early hours of Thursday, Nathan Coulter-Nile said: "You can't be playing at two o'clock."

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Andy Murray handed shock defeat in Rome

Fabio Fognini was simply too good for Andy Murray in his homeland, beating the struggling world number one in straight sets.

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Dhoni delivers as Pune reach IPL final

MS Dhoni proved he is still a man for the big occasion and Washington Sundar also sparkled as Rising Pune Supergiant beat Mumbai Indians by 20 runs to reach the Indian Premier League final.

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Sharapova denied French Open wildcard

Maria Sharapova will not make her grand slam return at the French Open after the five-time major champion missed out on a wildcard.

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Pietersen slams ECB for cutting short Stokes' IPL stint

Ben Stokes played a key role in guiding Pune to the Indian Premier League play-offs, but his spell has now come to an end.

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Eddie Jones laughs off 'group of death' tag

Eddie Jones said "nobody is going to die" in reply to suggestions England have been drawn in the group of death again at the Rugby World Cup but quipped that he would visit the temples in Japan and "pray really hard".

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Bouchard dumps Sharapova out

Eugenie Bouchard came out on top in a high quality battle with Maria Sharapova in the Spanish capital.

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McQueen and McMeeken set for England debuts against Samoa

Chris McQueen and Mike McMeeken are set to win their first England caps in the Pacific Test against Samoa on Saturday.

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St Helens confirm Sydney Roosters assistant Justin Holbrook as head coach

English Super League giants St Helens have confirmed Sydney Roosters assistant Justin Holbrook as their new head coach.

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Delhi stun Warner's Sunrisers despite Yuvraj fireworks

Yuvraj Singh's fireworks were in vain as Delhi Daredevils defied the odds to beat Sunrisers Hyderabad by six wickets in the Indian Premier League.

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Lyon set for first county spell with Worcestershire

Worcestershire have pulled off a coup by signing Nathan Lyon as a replacement for fellow Australian John Hastings

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Sharks snare Wests Tigers prop Seumanufagai

Wests Tigers prop Ava Seumanufagai has joined the mass exodus from Concord after signing a two-year deal with Cronulla.

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Christian hits winning six for Supergiants after Stokes century

Ben Stokes made a scintillating maiden Twenty20 century on his return from injury as Rising Pune Supergiant beat Gujarat Lions by five wickets to move a step closer to securing an Indian Premier League play-off place.

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Talks scheduled to discuss Great Britain Lions tour of Australasia

Rugby League International Federation chairman Nigel Wood has "a degree of confidence" that a Great Britain Lions team could tour the southern hemisphere from 2019.

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Crusaders' Whitelock hit with two-week ban for striking

Sam Whitelock has been banned for a fortnight after the lock was charged with striking during Crusaders' Super Rugby win over Cheetahs on Saturday.

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Boyd replaces axed Papalii in Kangaroos squad

Josh Papalii will not play for Australia in the Anzac Test following his appearance in court yesterday.

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'World's oldest number one' Serena Williams posts message to unborn baby

Serena Williams wrote a message to her unborn baby "from the world's oldest number one to the world's youngest number one" after returning to the top of the rankings on her fiance's birthday.

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Esterhuizen hit with six-week ban for spear tackle on Rebels' Naivalu

Andre Esterhuizen was banned for a dangerous tackle in 2015 and faces another long absence following his red card against the Rebels.

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McQueen among uncapped trio in England squad

Wayne Bennett will cast an eye over some new faces in the England set-up when they face Samoa in his homeland.

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ITF president slams Nastase abuse after Konta is reduced to tears

Johanna Konta said the abusive language which she was subjected to from Ilie Nastase "snowballed" and "got out of hand".

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WATCH: Nadal reaches Monte Carlo final after umpire howler rattles Goffin

David Goffin had the wind taken out of his sails by a terrible mistake from the chair umpire and Rafael Nadal took advantage.

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Magnificent Goffin claims Djokovic scalp

Novak Djokovic was unable to pull off another escape act as he lost to David Goffin for the first time in the principality.

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Tiger Woods undergoes further back surgery

Tiger Woods is expected to be out for at least another six months after revealing he has undergone back surgery.

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Beijing Olympic silver medallist Mason dies in motorcycle crash

The 2008 Olympic high jump silver medallist Germaine Mason died in a motorcycle crash in Jamaica on Thursday.

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Ben Te'o selected in Lions squad to tour New Zealand

Just three months after stepping down as Wales captain, Sam Warburton has been given the honour of skippering the Lions again.

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Hayne could be set for a return against Sharks

Jarryd Hayne has endured a frustrating spell on the sidelines, but the former NFL player is closing in on a return.

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Warne defends under-fire Dhoni

Shane Warne has leapt to the defence of "class" MS Dhoni following criticism of the former India captain.

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Vijay 'batted with fractured wrist'

Murali Vijay has spoken of his frustration at having to "grind it out" while batting injured and was told "not to use any power".

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In-form Sharks outclass Penrith

Penrith Panthers were simply unable to live with Cronulla Sharks, who look more than capable of winning back-to-back NRL titles.

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WATCH: Defiant Rebels shock Brumbies

The beleaguered Melbourne Rebels ended their wait for a first Super Rugby win of the season with a stunning 19-17 derby victory over the Brumbies.

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Folau remains Cheika's first-choice full-back

Israel Folau has not been operating at the peak of his powers for Waratahs, but Michael Cheika has backed the explosive back.

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Cricketers could be sent off as MCC brings in rule changes

Cricketers could soon be given their marching orders if they do not behave properly on the field.

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Former Pakistan opener Jamshed formally charged with anti-corruption breaches

Former Pakistan Nasir Jamshed batsman has been formally charged with breaching two articles of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) anti-corruption code.

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Ricciardo pipped by Verstappen as Hamilton wins Chinese Grand Prix

Normal service was resumed in Shanghai, as Lewis Hamilton won a thrilling second race of the Formula One season.

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Maxwell gets Kings XI home after Stokes half-century

Glenn Maxwell led Kings XI Punjab to a six-wicket victory in his first game as captain as Rising Pune Supergiant all-rounder Ben Stokes' maiden Indian Premier League half-century was in vain.

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Hamilton takes Shanghai pole

Kimi Raikkonen's record lap in Q2 did not last long, as Lewis Hamilton bettered his mark to take pole at the Chinese Grand Prix.

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Brian Moore suffers heart attack

Brian Moore, the former-England hooker, has thanked staff for saving his life after suffering a heart attack.

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Sublime Smith takes super form to IPL

Steve Smith shows no signs of ending his remarkable form, this time guiding Rising Pune Supergiant to an IPL win over Mumbai Indians.

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Knights considering appeal of concussion fine

Newcastle Knights are considering launching an appeal after being fined $50,000 for breaching the NRL's head injury rules following an incident involving Brendan Elliot.

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English Super League clubs vote for salary cap rise

Super League clubs have given their backing for an increase of the salary cap as part of plans to try and bring the best rugby league talent to the competition.

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Greg Norman backs Dustin Johnson for Masters

Greg Norman believes Dustin Johnson can remain a dominant force for many years and warned his rivals are in for a "very hard time" as the world number one goes in search of his first Masters title this week.

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Kyrgios eager to get crowds onside after Miami boos

Jeers rang out as Roger Federer defeated Nick Kyrgios in Miami, leaving the Australian determined to win over spectators.

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RUPA issues Super Rugby warning

Reducing the number of Australian franchises in Super Rugby could have big consequences, the players' union warned.

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Lehmann issues Maxwell challenge

Glenn Maxwell scored his maiden Test century in India and Darren Lehmann has urged the all-rounder to nail down his place.

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Kohli clarifies Australia comments

India skipper Virat Kohli said he remains on good terms with the players he has played with at Royal Challengers Bangalore.

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Grenoble players reinstated amid investigation into alleged rape

Top 14 side Grenoble say the six players initially sacked "should benefit from the presumption of innocence" as an investigation continues.

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Bernard Foley suffers concussion setback

The Waratahs will take no risks with Bernard Foley after the Australia fly-half experienced more symptoms of concussion following his comeback against the Rebels last Friday.

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Foley feared career was over after 'scary' concussion

Bernard Foley had concerns that his career may be over during a "scary" struggle with concussion but the Australia fly-half is set to make his Waratahs comeback against Rebels on Friday.

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Alonso predicts 'difficult weekend' ahead in Melbourne

Fernando Alonso is anticipating a "difficult weekend" for McLaren when the Formula One season starts in Melbourne after a troubled pre-season.

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Struggling Warner won't change approach despite slump

Australia opener David Warner said he "couldn't be hitting the ball any better" despite his poor form in India and is confident the runs will come without a change of approach.

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WATCH: Cummins fires but classy Pujara frustrates Australia

Pat Cummins made up for lost time with a brilliant display of fast bowling but an exceptional century from Cheteshwar Pujara held Australia up on day three of the third Test.

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Maxwell feared Test days were over

An emotional Glenn Maxwell was determined not to waste his opportunity to prove he can cut it at Test level.

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India give update on Virat Kohli injury

Reports that Virat Kohli will not be able to bat in Ranchi are wide of the mark, according to Umesh Yadav.

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Larkham rules out Brumbies move amid 'disappointing' merger talk

Stephen Larkham insists the Brumbies will "only ever play out of Canberra" amid speculation of a merger with the Melbourne Rebels.

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White: McGregor v Mayweather inevitable

UFC boss Dana White says there is too much money to be made for a Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather Jr bout not to happen.

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Kohli dismisses Smith 'mind games'

Steve Smith said India are under pressure after their Pune debacle, but Virat Kohli insists he is "relaxed, happy and smiling."

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Australia unchanged for second Test

Australia have unsurprisingly gone with the same team which hammered India in Pune for the second Test at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium.

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WATCH: Force end home drought despite Eto Nabuli hat-trick

NRL convert Eto Nabuli's hat-trick was in vain as the Western Force ended a 22-month wait for a victory at nib Stadium with a 26-19 win over the Reds.

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Mitch Marsh ignoring trolls, wants to play for another 10 years

Australia all-rounder Mitchell Marsh used to read what people were saying about him on social media - but those days are over.

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Radradra would 'love' Eels return

Semi Radradra said "I'm upset for the fans for sure, but it's a business nowadays" after agreeing to join Toulon.

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WADA encouraged by Putin anti-doping comments

Vladimir Putin said state-sponsored doping has never been carried out in Russia, but said they must heed the demands of the McLaren report.

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Vijay: Pune pitch was not poor

Murali Vijay thinks batsmen need to be subjected to the sort of conditions they had in Pune in order to offer a different challenge.

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Ali Williams stripped of Racing ambassador role after night out with O'Connor

Former All Black Ali Williams has been stripped of his ambassadorial role with Racing 92 after being arrested on suspicion of possessing cocaine during his big night out in Paris with James O'Connor.

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WATCH: Bennett rubbishes Foran-to-Broncos rumours

Wayne Bennett has denied reports Brisbane Broncos have made a move to sign Kieran Foran for the 2018 NRL season.

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Chase dropped by Tigers following investigation

Super League leaders Castleford Tigers have dropped Rangi Chase for Thursday's clash with Leeds Rhinos after he was part of an internal investigation.

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Springboks keep faith with Coetzee despite dismal 2016

Allister Coetzee will stay on as South Africa head coach and Cheetahs boss Franco Smith has been added to the Springboks' coaching staff.

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Renshaw: When you've got to go, you've got to go

Allan Border was among the observers unimpressed with Matt Renshaw's temporary exit - but the Australian opener insists he had no alternative.

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WATCH: Ioane stars as Blues thump Rebels in Super Rugby opener

Rieko Ioane scored a hat-trick as Blues started the Super Rugby season in style with a seven-try 56-18 rout of Rebels in Melbourne on Thursday.

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Salford and Hull KR fined for crowd trouble

Hull KR and Salford Red Devils have been fined by the Rugby Football League (RFL) for crowd trouble after the Million Pound Game at Craven Park last October.

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Renshaw and Starc give Australia hope

Mitchell Starc produced some late fireworks to hold up India after Matt Renshaw also scored a half-century despite a stomach upset.

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India unbeatable at home under freak Kohli - Jones

Dean Jones thinks India are "unbeatable" on home soil ahead of the series against Australia and says the top-ranked Test side would "run through panes of broken glass" for "freak" captain Virat Kohli.

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Federer set to play on until 2019 after signing Basel agreement

Roger Federer looks set to play on until the age of 38 at least after agreeing to play in the next three editions of his hometown event.

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Horner optimistic for Red Bull

Christian Horner thinks Daniel Ricciardo was the best driver in 2016 and expects Max Verstappen to go from strength to strength.

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Burgess: Super League closing gap on NRL

Hat-trick hero Joe Burgess reflected on Wigan's World Club Challenge win as a "mad experience" and is eyeing a clean sweep this year.

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WATCH: Cronulla comprehensively defeated by Wigan in World Club Challenge

Joe Burgess was the star of the show as Wigan Warriors ended a 23-year wait to be crowned world club champions.

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Smith tells Australia to 'go for it' with Kohli verbals

Australia captain Steve Smith will have no problem with his team-mates trying to get under Virat Kohli's skin with a few verbals.

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Voges confirms international retirement

Only the legendary Don Bradman had a better Test average than the 61.87 Adam Voges ended up with.

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India name squad for Australia Tests

With Rohit Sharma, Amit Mishra and Mohammed Shami not fit, the India selectors have named the same 16 for the Tests in Pune and Bangalore.

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Kohli and Vijay make tons as India dominate

India captain Virat Kohli was still there on 111 at stumps and Murali Vijay made his ninth Test century as Bangladesh toiled.

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Umpire left 'looking like Rocky Balboa' by Shapovalov

Going 12 rounds with Ivan Drago or being hit with a tennis ball by Denis Shapovalov. It was the same result for tennis umpire Arnaud Gabas.

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Wallabies utility Rob Horne signs lucrative contract with Northampton

Waratahs and Wallabies centre Rob Horne will leave Australia at the end of the Super Rugby season to join English club Northampton Saints on a three-year deal.

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Springboks great Van der Westhuizen dies aged 45

Joost van der Westhuizen has lost his brave battle with motor neuron disease.

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Cook relinquishes Test captaincy

After almost five years as England skipper, Alastair Cook has relinquished the captaincy.

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Scott Higginbothom reportedly arrested for assaulting police officer

Scott Higginbotham is set for a court appearance on February 21 following an alleged incident in Brisbane.

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Quade Cooper ready to go from playmaker to haymaker

Quade Cooper said rugby union remains his main focus, the playmaker has spoken of his passion for boxing ahead of his third fight.

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Tiger inspired by Federer's renaissance

Tiger Woods is planning to take a leaf out of Roger Federer's book as he attempts to roll back the years at the Dubai Desert Classic this week.

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Hohns takes dig at White

Head selector Trevor Hohns took a swipe at Cameron White after he questioned Australia's selectors by saying the all-rounder was never "earth shattering" at the international level.

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Ricciardo tempted by Mercedes

Daniel Ricciardo was tempted by a move to Mercedes, but said he would "risk a bet" that Red Bull can end their rival's dominance this year.

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Nadal targets success on clay

An unexpected run to the final in Melbourne has given Rafael Nadal confidence he can add more titles on clay this season.

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Federer hits back at Cash

Roger Federer said Pat Cash's criticism was harsh as he needed treatment after Rafael Nadal had won the fourth set.

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Johnson rules out Australia return

International batsmen all over the world will be relieved to hear Mitchell Johnson is not planning an Australia comeback.

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Scorchers regain Big Bash title

Perth Scorchers have now won the title in three of the last four Big Bash Leagues after outplaying Sydney Sixers in a one-sided final.

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Rocking fresh kicks for the record books, Serena to enjoy 'Jordan status' while she can

Serena Williams seized the first opportunity to enjoy her long-awaited 'Jordan status' after winning a 23rd grand slam crown.

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Hewitt unimpressed by Tomic's absence

Bernard Tomic's unavailability for Australia's Davis Cup tie in Melbourne has left captain Lleyton Hewitt questioning the player's future.

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Serena thanks 'inspiring' Venus after historic victory

Record-breaking Serena Williams said she would not have one grand slam title without her sister Venus.

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Injured McIlroy to return well before US Masters

Rory McIlroy does not expect to return from injury until the first week of March after suffering a stress fracture to the ribs.

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Nadal jokes girlfriend needed Australian Open 'wildcard'

Rafael Nadal turned joker after seeing off Gael Monfils by claiming his girlfriend needed a wildcard to finally watch him in Australia.

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Nadal downs showman Monfils

Rafael Nadal will be in the last eight of a grand slam for the first time since the 2015 French Open after dumping out Gael Monfils.

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WATCH: World No.1 dumped out of Australian Open

Angelique Kerber's reign as Australian Open champion is over after she was stunned by the unseeded Coco Vandeweghe.

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Evans enraged by Pietersen snub

Kevin Pietersen is no longer the straight-talking Dan Evans' favourite cricketer after their brief meeting in Melbourne.

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Devils land Carney, Bulls appoint Toovey

Todd Carney has joined Salford Red Devils for the 2017 Super League season, while Geoff Toovey has taken over as head coach of the reformed Bradford Bulls.

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Evans: Tomic entourage were 'complete idiots'

Dan Evans blasted the "complete idiots" in Bernard Tomic's box for their antics during his shock Australian Open win and said the horrific incident in Melbourne earlier on Friday should put things into perspective.

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WATCH: Smith breaks record in crushing win over Pakistan

Steve Smith reached 3,000 one-day international runs in record time with yet another century to guide Australia to a seven-wicket victory and a 2-1 series lead against Pakistan.

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WATCH: Denis Istomin pulls off huge win over Novak Djokovic

Denis Istomin said his stunning win over Novak Djokovic proved to himself that he can compete against the top players in the world.

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'Do not poke the bear' - Jones warns Australia over Kohli

There is no love lost between Australia and Virat Kohli, but Dean Jones warned any attempts to wind the India captain up will backfire.

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Djokovic 'very pumped' as he eyes magnificent seven

The world number two will be the first man to win the Australian Open seven times if he retains his title in Melbourne.

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WATCH: Sixers win thriller off Pattinson no-ball

Brad Haddin hit the winning runs for the Sydney Sixers in a bizarre finish at a rainy SCG to consign the Melbourne Renegades to back-to-back defeats.

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Pakistan lose player to family tragedy

Mohammad Irfan was set to make his one-day international comeback in the upcoming series against world champions Australia.

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WATCH: Dunk slams half-century to see Strikers home

Ben Dunk smashed an unbeaten half-century against his former franchise and Chris Jordan also starred as Adelaide Strikers beat Hobart Hurricanes by five wickets in the Big Bash League.

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WATCH: Lynn equals BBL record for sixes in Heat victory

Chris Lynn smashed a Big Bash League record-equalling 11 sixes to lead the Brisbane Heat to a crushing nine-wicket victory over the Perth Scorchers.

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WATCH: Intruder steals trophy, Van Gerwen wins World Darts Championship

Records tumbled again in a staggering PDC World Darts Championship final at Alexandra Palace, where Michael van Gerwen prevailed.

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Hatton reveals suicide attempts

Former world champion Ricky Hatton has revealed he tried to commit suicide "several times" and was like a "runaway train" as he struggled with depression after his glittering boxing career.

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Agar the hero for Scorchers

Ashton Agar smashed a six off the last ball from unlikely death bowler Aaron Finch to seal a dramatic four-wicket victory for Perth Scorchers over Melbourne Renegades.

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Wawrinka: No issue with Kyrgios

Stan Wawrinka says he has buried the hatchet with Nick Kyrgios and backed the controversial Australian to rise up the rankings and win "big tournaments".

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'Inconsistent' Lyon not guaranteed to play in Sydney

Nathan Lyon has not been at his best against Pakistan and Steve Smith was unable to confirm whether the spinner will play in Sydney or not.

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Azhar 'fine' after taking blow to the head

Azhar Mahmood said Azhar Ali was not seriously injured when he was hit on the helmet fielding at short leg.

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