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RWC 2019: Jones enjoys Gatland jibe

After Warren Gatland questioned whether England would "turn up for a final", Eddie Jones hit back with a typically mischievous comment.

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Tiger Woods: The stunning stats

We highlight some of Tiger Woods' most impressive career statistics after he matched the PGA Tour wins record.

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Hansen offers to take journalist outside after All Blacks' shock loss

When New Zealand's attitude was questioned, Steve Hansen replied: "If you want to spend some time outside I'll give you a rugby education."

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England's Farrell explains Haka V formation

The build-up to England's semi-final with New Zealand demanded a big performance. Eddie Jones' men exceeded all expectations in Yokohama.

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Australia men win World Cup Nines

Australia won the men's title at the inauguaral World Cup Nines, with Mitchell Moses and David Fifita each playing starring roles.

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RWC 2019: Cheika distraught

After Australia lost their Rugby World Cup quarter-final to England, an emotional Michael Cheika struggled to contain his disappointment.

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'Ireland's experience was not to win', says Hansen

After New Zealand thrashed Ireland in Tokyo, Steve Hansen highlighted the value of their experience winning competitions.

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Cheika demands 'compassion' from journalist in bizarre exchange

Michael Cheika is expected to stand down, but he did not appreciate the topic being raised so soon after the Wallabies' World Cup exit.

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Shattered Cheika defends Wallabies players after early exit

After Australia lost their Rugby World Cup quarter-final to England, an emotional Michael Cheika struggled to contain his disappointment.

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England beat Australia to reach semi-finals

England produced a clinical performance to thump Australia 40-16 and qualify for the semi-finals of the 2019 Rugby World Cup.

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Osaka beats Barty to Beijing title

After losing in the last 16 of the US Open, Japan's Naomi Osaka has bounced back with two tournament wins in a row.

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Hansen says All Blacks will improve

New Zealand started their Rugby World Cup campaign impressively but Steve Hansen said: "There's plenty of stuff we can work on."

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All Blacks' discipline the difference, says Erasmus

A penalty count heavily in their favour was key to securing New Zealand victory over South Africa, according to Rassie Erasmus.

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Guirado thought France had blown it against Pumas

Guilhem Guirado was proud of France's first-half display against Argentina, but acknowledged their second 40 was not good enough.

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Ashes 2019: England star excited for Archer v Smith

Jofra Archer and Steve Smith are set to do battle again at Old Trafford and Stuart Broad is eagerly anticipating the contest.

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India close in on victory

India are in total control of the second Test against West Indies, after opting against enforcing the follow-on in Kingston.

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Tiger Woods confirms he underwent minor knee surgery

Fifteen-time major champion Tiger Woods is expected to play again in October after confirming he had minor knee surgery last week.

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Murray announces date for singles return

Andy Murray has not played a competitive singles match since the Australian Open, but he has accepted a wildcard in Cincinnati.

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Burns completes maiden hundred

England's hopes of earning a healthy first-innings lead at Edgbaston were boosted as Rory Burns made his maiden century in Test cricket.

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Ponting: No more neutral umpires

The opening days of the Ashes have featured a host of umpiring blunders and Ricky Ponting believes there is no need for neutral officials.

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Ashes: Wood to miss full series

England fast bowler Mark Wood had already been ruled out of three Ashes Tests and has now seen his hopes of featuring in the series dashed.

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Petaia, Pocock, Polota-Nau return to Wallabies squad

Jordan Petaia, David Pocock and Tatafu Polota-Nau have all been added to Australia's squad ahead of their final Rugby Championship fixture.

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Umpiring errors mar Ashes first day

Neither Aleem Dar nor Joel Wilson would have been happy with their performance on day one of the Ashes, as they made a host of wrong calls.

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Jofra Archer to play Second XI fixture

Ahead of the second Ashes Test, Jofra Archer will get the chance to prove his fitness with a three-day run-out for Sussex's Second XI.

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Broad stars on Ashes first morning

An absorbing first session in the opening Ashes Test saw Australia slump to 35-3, only to recover through Steve Smith and Travis Head.

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Perry is the greatest - Edwards

Charlotte Edwards believes Ellyse Perry is setting new standards for women's cricket after her stunning performances in the Ashes.

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St Helens and Warrington to meet in Challenge Cup final

St Helens overcame a magnificent effort from part-timers Halifax to set up a Challenge Cup final meeting with Warrington Wolves.

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Lealiifano leads Wallabies to win over Pumas

Australia were comfortable winners over Argentina in Brisbane, with all but five of the hosts' points coming from Christian Lealiifano.

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Broncos boost survival hopes

St Helens have only lost three games all year in Super League, but two of those defeats have come at London Broncos.

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Run of Irish major success goes on

There has been plenty of success for both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland in major championships over the past 12 years.

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White and Slipper earn recalls

Australia coach Michael Cheika has named a much-changed side for his side's Rugby Championship opener, with Nic White among those recalled.

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Morgan's future depends on drive and desire, says Strauss

Eoin Morgan will need to consider whether he has the "drive and desire" to continue as England one-day captain, according to Andrew Strauss.

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Khan claims Pacquiao fight agreed for November 8 in Riyadh

Manny Pacquiao faces Keith Thurman this weekend but Amir Khan said he has already agreed a deal to face the Filipino in November.

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O'Connor rejoins Reds to revive Wallabies World Cup dream

An immediate Wallabies recall could come the way of James O'Connor after he signed a two-year deal with the Reds and Australian Rugby.

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Annesley hails 'historic' appointment of first female referee

Belinda Sharpe will become the first female referee to take charge of an NRL game on Thursday, much to the delight of Graham Annesley.

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Stead expects ICC to review rules

England won the Cricket World Cup courtesy of their superior boundary count in the final, but Gary Stead expects the rules to be reviewed.

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Djokovic: Final a match to remember

After beating Roger Federer in a stunning Wimbledon final, Novak Djokovic savoured a "match that transcends our sport".

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Stokes: CWC final the best ever

After playing a starring role in the most extraordinary World Cup final, Ben Stokes said: "I don't think there'll ever be a better game."

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England win CWC in Super Over

The most incredible ending to the Cricket World Cup final saw England prevail in a Super Over, thanks largely to the brilliant Ben Stokes.

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Murray and Serena to pair up

Serena Williams and Andy Murray will team up in Wimbledon's mixed doubles, the Scot's management team have confirmed.

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Lomax helps Saints sink Warrington

Warrington Wolves looked set to close the gap on Super League leaders St Helens, but Jonny Lomax inspired his side to yet another victory.

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Cricket World Cup: Eoin Morgan hits record 17 sixes as England trounce Afghanistan

Eoin Morgan hit a world record 17 sixes against Afghanistan to help England to a comprehensive victory in the Cricket World Cup.

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Morgan breaks ODI six-hitting record

Afghanistan's bowlers came in for tremendous punishment as England captain Eoin Morgan thumped an astonishing 17 sixes at Old Trafford.

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Tiger on keys to Pebble Beach glory

Nobody has produced a more dominant major display than Tiger Woods at Pebble Beach in 2000. He discussed the keys to success on Tuesday.

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Koepka and McIlroy success a 'driving factor' for Spieth

Brooks Koepka and Rory McIlroy have both won one major more than Jordan Spieth, who said: "It's certainly a driving factor for me."

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Pakistan v Sri Lanka washed out in Bristol

Pakistan and Sri Lanka were unable to take to the field in Bristol on Friday, as rain ensured their Cricket World Cup match was abandoned.

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Tim Sheens leaves Hull KR

Former Australia coach Tim Sheens has left Hull KR after a run of six defeats in seven Super League games left them second from bottom.

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Australia v West Indies preview

Trent Bridge played host to an embarrassing defeat for Australia last June, but a very different line-up will face West Indies on Thursday.

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Khabib Nurmagomedov 'highest-paid' in UFC as Dustin Poirier fight confirmed

Khabib Nurmagomedov's manager is "extremely happy" with a new contract that apparently makes the Russian the highest-paid fighter in UFC.

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Sri Lanka beat Afghanistan despite dismal collapse

Sri Lanka endured an awful collapse against Afghanistan, but Nuwan Pradeep's four-wicket haul ensured they still claimed a much-needed win.

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Warner revels in 'great win'

Australia opener David Warner was understandably delighted with his own display and the team's victory on his international return.

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Warner stars in comeback as Australia ease past Afghanistan

Australia eased past Afghanistan in the Cricket World Cup, with David Warner playing a key role on his return from a ball-tampering ban.

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French Open: Naomi Osaka bundled out by Katerina Siniakova

Katerina Siniakova sprung a shock at Roland Garros by eliminating the world number one Naomi Osaka in straight sets on Saturday.

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Pakistan pummelled by wonderful West Indies

West Indies thrashed Pakistan by seven wickets at Trent Bridge after dismissing Mickey Arthur's side for 105 inside 22 overs on Friday.

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Archer, Stokes star as England win opener

Three Jofra Archer wickets and a spectacular catch from Ben Stokes, who earlier made 89, helped England beat South Africa.

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'Game-changer' Virat Kohli the best on the planet, says Kevin Pietersen

India captain Virat Kohli has been labelled the best batsman in the world by Kevin Pietersen and Jacques Kallis.

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Koepka retains US PGA crown

The final round of the US PGA Championship was more exciting than many had anticipated, but Brooks Koepka ultimately triumphed by two shots.

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Rafa beats Novak in Rome final

A week before the French Open gets under way, Rafael Nadal was impressive as he beat Novak Djokovic in the Internazionali d'Italia final.

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The record-winning margins Brooks Koepka could rival

After two rounds of the US PGA Championship, Brooks Koepka leads by seven and may have his eye on the record winning margins in majors.

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Spieth: I need more fairways

Despite moving up to second on the leaderboard at the US PGA Championship, Jordan Spieth said: "I still need to hit more fairways."

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Serena Williams withdraws from Internazionali d'Italia with French Open looming

A second-round clash between the Williams sisters will not take place in Rome after Serena suffered another injury setback.

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Super Rugby: Reds beaten by Rebels, Hurricanes sink Blues

Two yellow cards proved costly as the Reds were beaten by the Rebels, while the Hurricanes picked off the Blues at Eden Park.

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Semenya vows to 'rise above' after losing legal case against IAAF

A defiant Caster Semenya said the decision by CAS to dismiss her appeal against the IAAF's DSD regulations "will not hold me back".

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David Fifita recommits to English Super League club Wakefield Trinity

Wakefield Trinity confirmed a three-year contract extension for David Fifita on Tuesday, ending speculation over the prop's future.

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How the Masters was won

After Tiger Woods triumphed by a solitary stroke at Augusta National, we look at how an extraordinary final round unfolded.

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Woods not thinking about 18 majors

Jack Nicklaus had four major titles more than Tiger Woods since 2008, but that lead has now been trimmed to three.

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Tiger: I wanted to win for my kids

A smiling Tiger Woods said he was not going to let his children be disappointed again after winning in front of them at the Masters.

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Woods: Masters win is overwhelming

After winning the Masters for the first time since 2005 to end an 11-year major drought, Tiger Woods was "kind of at a loss of words".

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Tiger Woods completes stunning comeback with fifth title

Fourteen years on from his last triumph at Augusta National, Tiger Woods won the Masters for a fourth time on Sunday.

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Bryson DeChambeau aces Augusta's 16th hole

Bryson DeChambeau had a moment to savour at Augusta as he made an ace on the 16th hole on Sunday.

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The Masters: Open win alongside Tiger counts for little at Augusta, says Molinari

Francesco Molinari got the better of Tiger Woods at Carnoustie but knows he is in for "a battle" when the final round of the Masters begins.

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The Masters: Tiger Woods set for 4am alarm with green jacket up for grabs

The threat of inclement weather means Tiger Woods will be up bright and early on Sunday before he goes in search of Masters glory.

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The Masters: Magnificent Molinari leads Woods, Finau by two

A spectacular day of action at Augusta featured a 64 from Tony Finau and a Tiger Woods charge, but Francesco Molinari leads the way.

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The Masters: Final round brought forward with storms forecast

Thunderstorms are forecast to hit Augusta late on Sunday afternoon and tournament organisers have brought tee times forward as a result.

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Cantlay shoots 64 at Masters as leaders get underway

A superb round of 64 lifted Patrick Cantlay into contention at the Masters and showed there were plenty of birdies out there to be had.

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All eyes on Tiger at Augusta as Scott, Day share lead

Five major champions shared the lead as the third round began at Augusta, but Tiger Woods was the star turn, only one off the pace.

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The Masters: Tiger Woods 'all good' after bizarre security guard trip

A bizarre collision with a security guard was thankfully not serious for Tiger Woods, who said: "I'm fine. Accidents happen and we move on."

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WATCH: Woods almost taken out by sliding security guard at Augusta

The Masters hopes of Tiger Woods were almost dented in the most incredible fashion when he was nearly wiped out by a sliding security guard.

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The Masters: Back injury could be 'blessing in disguise' for Day

Injuring your back just before the Masters is far from ideal, but Jason Day is nevertheless firmly in contention to triumph at Augusta.

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Cheyse Blair to leave Melbourne Storm immediately after signing with Castleford Tigers

Cheyse Blair will leave Melbourne Storm with immediate effect to take up a three and a half year contract with Castleford Tigers

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DeChambeau retains Masters lead, Day makes move

Jason Day and Francesco Molinari climbed into a tie for second at the Masters, but Bryson DeChambeau continued to set the pace at Augusta.

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Masters co-leader Brooks Koepka answers weight-loss critics

After carding a 66 on day one of the Masters, Brooks Koepka suggested he was bewildered by criticism of his slimmer physique.

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Mickelson hails spike mark rule change after strong opening round

After beginning the 2019 Masters with a round of 67, Phil Mickelson hailed a recent rule change that he feels has made the game fairer.

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The Masters: Koepka, DeChambeau take route 66 to first-round lead

It has become common for Brooks Koepka to hit top form at a major. He and Bryson DeChambeau were the star performers at Augusta on Thursday.

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The Masters: Rory McIlroy bemoans error-strewn Augusta start

On day one of the Masters, Rory McIlroy mixed five birdies with six bogeys in an inconsistent opening round at Augusta.

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The Masters: Woods happy with 'positive start' to 2019 challenge

A two-under round of 70 at the Masters represented a "good, positive start" as far as Tiger Woods was concerned.

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Tiger's turtleneck proves popular at Augusta

There was plenty of Twitter love for Tiger Woods and his mock turtleneck as the 14-time major champion began his pursuit of Masters glory.

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Miotti enjoys stunning debut

The Jaguares were headed for defeat at Loftus Versfeld until Domingo Miotti came off the bench and enjoyed the most remarkable debut.

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Waratahs beaten despite Israel Folau milestone

The Waratahs went down to the Blues despite Israel Folau making Super Rugby history, while there were wins for the Crusaders and the Rebels.

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Folau breaks Super Rugby record

A try against the Blues was Israel Folau's 60th in Super Rugby, giving him the outright record for five-pointers in the competition.

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Federer thrilled by 'dream start' to final en route to Miami crown

Roger Federer was far too good for John Isner in the Miami Open final. After winning his 101st ATP title, he said: "I'm so happy right now."

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Federer storms past limping Isner to claim fourth Miami title

A magnificent performance earned Roger Federer victory in the Miami Open final, but John Isner was hurt as the match neared a conclusion.

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Batsmen fire again as Aussies complete 5-0 sweep over Pakistan

The Cricket World Cup is fast approaching and Australia have won eight ODIs in a row after they completed a 5-0 series sweep of Pakistan.

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Sunwolves capitalise on Waratahs' rotation policy with stunning upset

Stand-in fly-half Mack Mason endured a game to forget as the Waratahs were beaten 31-29 by the Sunwolves in Super Rugby.

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Six Nations: England axe Joe Cokanasiga for Scotland clash

England have made four changes for their Six Nations clash with Scotland, with Joe Cokanasiga surprisingly omitted from the squad.

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Gatland: Wales got lucky

Scotland dominated the second half at Murrayfield and Warren Gatland admitted his Wales side got "a little bit lucky" as they prevailed.

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Wales edge out brave Scotland to set up shot at Grand Slam

Victory over Ireland in the final round of the Six Nations would secure a Grand Slam for Wales after Warren Gatland's men overcame Scotland.

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Crusaders thrash sorry Chiefs,Ioane scores four for Blues

The Crusaders were far too good for the Chiefs on Saturday, while the Blues claimed a first win in 2019 and the Waratahs beat the Reds.

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Anthony Joshua 'carries the spite' after Jarrell Miller goading, says Eddie Hearn

Jarrell Miller has fired up Anthony Joshua with his recent antics, according to Eddie Hearn, who said: "What he has done has motivated AJ."

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Records galore for Afghanistan as Zazai and Khan thump Ireland

A phenomenal score of 278-3 saw Afghanistan make history and beat Ireland comfortably, with opener Hazratullah Zazai blasting 162 not out.

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Format agreed for The Hundred

The Hundred will feature changes of ends after 10 balls and 25-delivery powerplays after playing conditions were agreed by the counties.

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England rest Ben Stokes and Jos Buttler for West Indies T20s

Ben Stokes and Jos Buttler will sit out England's three T20s against West Indies, ahead of a hectic period for Trevor Bayliss' side.

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Big Bash League: The best Opta facts ahead of Melbourne derby final

Melbourne Stars or Melbourne Renegades will claim their maiden BBL title on Sunday. We look at the best Opta facts ahead of the final.

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Six Nations 2019: Italy sets unwanted record as Kinghorn claims hat trick for Scotland

Scotland comfortably defeats Italy in their Six Nations opener, with Blair Kinghorn registering his first international hat trick.

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Garcia damages greens to earn DQ

Following his disqualification from the Saudi International, Sergio Garcia admitted: "In frustration, I damaged a couple of greens."

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Sixers smash Thunder to reach semis

Saturday's Sydney derby in the BBL was a one-sided affair, with the Sixers easing to victory to guarantee a semi-final berth.

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Tennis Australia withdraws support for Bernard Tomic following Hewitt dispute

After the row between Australia's Davis Cup captain and Bernard Tomic escalated, Tennis Australia have withdrawn support for the player.

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Australia v Sri Lanka: Kurtis Patterson - My parents were carrying on like pork chops

The parents of Kurtis Patterson caught the eye after his maiden Test century, much to the amusement of the Australia batsman.

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Australia v Sri Lanka: Dimuth Karunaratne 'in good spirits' after nasty blow to neck

Dimuth Karunaratne suffered a scary blow to the neck on Saturday, but Sri Lanka's coach said the opener was "in good spirits".

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Bairstow discusses difficult pitch

After England faced a stern test on a lively Antigua wicket, Jonny Bairstow said: "It's something that is difficult to contend with."

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Saints sink Wigan in season-opener

Super League returned with a bang on Thursday as St Helens defeated the 2018 champions, Wigan Warriors, in an intense contest.

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Osaka 'very compelling for brands'

A sports marketing expert believes brands could see the "down to earth" Naomi Osaka as someone who can open up "new market opportunities".

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Osaka eyes 'Sunshine Double'

Winning two grand slams in a row is some achievement, but Naomi Osaka is determined to secure more big titles in 2019.

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Kumara out of South Africa tour

Lahiru Kumara will play no further part in Sri Lanka's tour of Australia and will remain sidelined when the team travels to South Africa.

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Australia v Sri Lanka: 'Erratic' Mitchell Starc will come good, says Tim Paine

"We've known for a lot time what we're going to get with Starcy."

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India pummel Black Caps to claim 2-0 lead

India were emphatic winners of the first ODI against New Zealand and it was a similar story when the two teams met again on Saturday.

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Osaka's slam success story

Naomi Osaka has become unstoppable at grand slams and victory over Petra Kvitova would be her 14th win in succession at the highest level.

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Fed: Tsitsipas the better player

After being knocked out of the Australian Open by Stefanos Tsitsipas, a gracious Roger Federer said: "I lost to a better player".

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James Faulkner sinks Scorchers

Hobart Hurricanes' four-wicket victory over Perth Scorchers owed much to James Faulkner, who excelled with both bat and ball.

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Osaka: Injury 'not a big deal'

Naomi Osaka called for the trainer during her second-round win at the Australian Open, but refused to explain what her injury issue was.

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Superb Serena Williams blows Genie Bouchard away

Eugenie Bouchard's serve was taken apart by Serena Williams as the American charged into round three of the Australian Open.

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Azarenka breaks down in tears

Victoria Azarenka said she was "struggling" following her early exit at the Australian Open, adding: "My confidence level is not there."

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Crawford v Khan confirmed for April

Amir Khan will have a chance to become the first man to defeat Terence Crawford when the two men face off on April 21 (AEST) in the United States.

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ICC appoints Sawhney as new CEO

David Richardson will be succeeded as the ICC's CEO by Manu Sawhney, the former managing director of ESPN Star Sports.

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Australian Open: Simona Halep digs deep to gain revenge over Kaia Kanepi

Kaia Kanepi looked capable of inflicting another grand slam defeat on Simona Halep, but the Australian Open's top seed fought back superbly.

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Edmund hails Murray impact

Kyle Edmund says Andy Murray, who is set to retire, is "Britain's greatest tennis player ever ... and maybe Britain's best sportsman ever."

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Harrington named European captain

Europe's bid to win a fifth Ryder Cup out of six will be led by Padraig Harrington, after he was confirmed as their captain for 2020.

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Pybus takes charge of West Indies

Richard Pybus will take charge of West Indies for the next eight months, after being appointed interim head coach.

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Proteas pile on pain for Pakistan

South Africa are in complete control of the Cape Town Test and the series against Pakistan after opening up a lead of 205 on day two.

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Sharapova hurt, Andreescu shines

Bianca Andreescu's fairytale run at the Auckland Open continued on Friday, but Maria Sharapova suffered an injury in Shenzhen.

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Pant credits partners after hundred

After making his second Test hundred for India, Rishabh Pant said: "The main thing was that I was playing with a batsman this time."

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Sachin pays tribute to former coach

Ramakant Achrekar, an award-winning Indian cricket coach famous for his role in the development of Sachin Tendulkar, has died at 86.

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Djokovic claims comeback win

Marton Fucsovics produced a fine display, but Novak Djokovic fought back impressively to stay on track for a third title in Doha.

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Wins for Ger & Aus at Hopman Cup

Host nation Australia and Germany remain unbeaten at the Hopman Cup and will meet on Friday with a place in the final at stake.

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Rohit to miss fourth Test

India will be forced into at least one change for the fourth Test against Australia, with Rohit Sharma unavailable to feature in Sydney.

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Dhoni returns to India squads

MS Dhoni had been left out of India's last two T20 squads, but is now back in favour for both limited-overs formats.

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Rahane 'really sure' of a hundred

Despite going 16 months without a Test hundred, Ajinkya Rahane is very confident he can reach three figures at the MCG this week.

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Thunder win Sydney BBL derby

The first Sydney derby of the 2018-19 BBL was won by Sydney Thunder, thanks largely to a quickfire 63 from Jos Buttler.

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Hansen to leave All Blacks

New Zealand will be on the lookout for a new coach following next year's Rugby World Cup after Steve Hansen announced his planned departure.

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Pakistan v New Zealand: Ten wickets in 71 minutes - Black Caps' horror collapse

We look at how quickly things went wrong for New Zealand in Dubai on Monday, as they lost 10 wickets in just over an hour of play.

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Pakistan v New Zealand: Black Caps crumble in Dubai

New Zealand suffered one of the great collapses in Test history on Monday, losing 10 wickets for 40 runs against Pakistan in Dubai.

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Croatia take charge of Davis Cup final

Croatia won the opening two singles rubbers in the Davis Cup final, leaving holders France needing to win all three remaining matches.

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Canada beats Hong Kong to claim final RWC 2019 berth

Victory over Hong Kong in Marseille ensures Canada will maintain its record of featuring in every edition of the Rugby World Cup.

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Mickelson fails with birdie bet as 'The Match' with Tiger begins

Tiger Woods had a smile on his face - and $200,000 for a charity of his choice - after Phil Mickelson failed to birdie the first hole.

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Cheika explains disciplinary calls

Adam Ashley-Cooper and Kurtley Beale will miss Australia's Test against England after breaching a "relatively minor intra-team rule".

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Croatia control Davis Cup final

Croatia won the opening two singles rubbers in the Davis Cup final, leaving holders France needing to win all three remaining matches.

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Sterling signs Man City extension

Raheem Sterling has signed a contract extension with Manchester City, keeping him at the club for a further five years.

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All Blacks win 100-point game with Japan

There was no shortage of action in Tokyo as New Zealand beat Japan 69-31 in a contest featuring 15 tries.

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Djokovic's glorious charge to #1

It is only four months since Novak Djokovic began Wimbledon ranked 21st in the world. On Monday, he will once again hold top spot.

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O'Loughlin signs new Wigan deal

Sean O'Loughlin has spent 16 seasons with Wigan and will make that 17 when he extends his playing career with the Warriors into 2019.

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Zoysa facing corruption charges

The ICC has laid three anti-corruption charges against Sri Lanka bowling coach Nuwan Zoysa, who has 14 days to respond.

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Raonic withdraws from Federer tie

After beating Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in a match featuring three tie-breaks, Milos Raonic withdrew from the Paris Masters on Wednesday.

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Debutant Gildart sinks Kiwis

New Zealand suffered a narrow defeat in Hull as England debutant Oliver Gildart produced a moment to remember with the match-winning score.

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Fabulous finish puts Finau clear

Justin Rose looked to have secured the third-round lead at the WGC-HSBC Champions, only for Tony Finau to swiftly reclaim top spot.

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Finau takes charge in Shanghai

Patrick Reed was replaced by Tony Finau at the top of the WGC-HSBC Champions leaderboard, but Rory McIlroy endured a woeful day.

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Mourinho accepts Ianni apology

Maurizio Sarri urged assistant Marco Ianni to apologise to Jose Mourinho and the Manchester United boss now considers the matter resolved.

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Dazzling Djokovic dismantles Zverev to earn ranking rise

Alexander Zverev was comprehensively beaten by Novak Djokovic as the Serbian continued his sensational winning streak in Shanghai.

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Fleetwood, Molinari make history

If Europe win the Ryder Cup on Sunday, no players will have made a bigger contribution than Francesco Molinari and Tommy Fleetwood.

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Joshua vs. Povetkin: I want Deontay Wilder, says Joshua

After his thrilling victory over Alexander Povetkin, Anthony Joshua made it clear his preferred next opponent is Deontay Wilder.

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AJ weighs in heavier than Povetkin

Friday's weigh-in saw Joshua come in at 113 kgs, while Povetkin was a relatively modest 101 kgs.

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Anthony Joshua: Alexander Povetkin arrives in England for showdown

"It's the aim of every boxer to fight with the best," said Alexander Povetkin, who is now in England ahead of his bout with Anthony Joshua.

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US Open 2018: Novak Djokovic dazzles against Kei Nishikori to set up Del Potro final

Novak Djokovic produced a dominant display against Kei Nishikori to set up a US Open final with Juan Martin del Potro.

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Serena: This is just the beginning

Serena Williams dominated Anastasija Sevastova to reach the US Open final, then said: "No matter what happens, I feel I've already won."

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US Open 2018: More delight for Japan as Kei Nishikori gets revenge on Marin Cilic

Five-set thrillers are becoming the norm at Flushing Meadows!

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US Open 2018: Sensational Serena Williams defeats Karolina Pliskova to reach semis

After a shaky start, Serena Williams moved swiftly into top gear to thunder past Karolina Pliskova in the US Open quarter-finals.

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US Open 2018: Maria Sharapova's streak ended by ruthless Carla Suarez Navarro

Suarez Navarro pulled off a surprise win over Sharapova under lights.

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US Open 2018: Rising star Naomi Osaka provides tantalising glimpse of the future

The future of the WTA Tour looks bright.

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Nadal battles, Del Potro dazzles

The top half of the men's quarter-final draw was completed on Sunday, with Rafael Nadal and Juan Martin del Potro among those to progress.

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Belichick sees need for improvement

The Patriots struggled in their preseason defeat to the Panthers, prompting coach Bill Belichick to demand more from his team.

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Sonny Bill rules out NRL return

Sonny Bill Williams has shut down speculation linking him with another return to the NRL and insisted he wants to represent the All Blacks at next year's Rugby World Cup.

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Bledisloe Cup 2018: Kieran Read outlines All Blacks focus ahead of Wallabies clash

The All Blacks are overwhelming favourites to wrap up another Bledisloe Cup, but Kieran Read knows they must remain fully focused.

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Snedeker shoots 59 at Wyndham

Brandt Snedeker carded the 10th sub-60 round in PGA Tour history on Friday morning (AEST), shooting an 11-under 59 on day one of the Wyndham Championship despite starting with a bogey.

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Sergio Garcia needing timely boost

If ever there was a week for Sergio Garcia to rediscover something like his best form, this is it.

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Serious facial injuries for Bernal

A heavy crash towards the end of the Clasica San Sebastian resulted in Egan Bernal and Mikel Landa requiring medical treatment.

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Fractured collarbone for Porte

Richie Porte fractured his collarbone in his stage-nine crash that ended his run in the Tour de France.

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Djokovic regains Wimbledon title

A resurgent Novak Djokovic claimed his 13th grand slam title and fourth Wimbledon crown with victory over Kevin Anderson in a largely one-sided men's singles final at the All England Club.

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Wimbledon not moving men's final

If England reach Sunday's World Cup final, the All England Club has made it clear the men's singles final at Wimbledon will not move.

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Wimbledon 2018: Roger Federer cruises into quarters after crushing Adrian Mannarino

Adrian Mannarino proved no match for Roger Federer as the eight-time Wimbledon champion again won in straight sets at the All England Club.

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Vettel, Raikkonen protest innocence

Ferrari's two drivers have each collided with Mercedes counterparts recently, but they insist there has been no skulduggery on their part.

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Formula 1 British Grand Prix 2018: Another first-lap shunt 'deliberate or incompetence' from Ferrari, says Wolff

For the second time in three races, a Mercedes driver was hit by a Ferrari, with Toto Wolff describing it as "deliberate or incompetence."

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Froome off to poor Tour start

Chris Froome's bid to claim yet another Tour de France title got off to an inauspicious start Saturday as the reigning champion crashed toward the end of the opening stage and lost almost a minute, while Australia's main hope Richie Porte also took a tumble.

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Just test everyone equally - Serena calls for anti-doping consistency

Ahead of her return to action at Wimbledon, Serena Williams called for more consistency and equality when it comes to anti-doping tests.

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Murray withdraws from Wimbledon

Andy Murray said on Friday he was "most likely" to play at Wimbledon, but the former world number one has now withdrawn.

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Murray: Wimbo withdrawal possible

Andy Murray has said he could yet withdraw from Wimbledon, as he continues to take things day by day in his recovery from hip surgery.

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Sky 'confident' Froome will race

Team Sky remain confident Chris Froome will be able to compete in the Tour de France after a report suggested race organisers had blocked the reigning champion from signing in for the event, which begins on Saturday.

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Hend caught by five in Pulheim

Overnight leader Scott Hend was reeled in by five rivals, including a red-hot Lucas Bjerregaard, as the penultimate day of the BMW International Open ended with the top 16 players separated by just two shots.

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England shatter ODI world record

Jonny Bairstow and Alex Hales made 139 and 147 respectively as England scored a scarcely believable 481 from 50 overs against Australia.

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Ronaldo scores history-making goal

Cristiano Ronaldo made history by becoming the first player to score in eight consecutive major international tournaments as he won and converted a fourth-minute penalty in Portugal's World Cup opener against Spain.

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U.S. Open 2018: Can Phil Mickelson finally prevail?

Phil Mickelson knows time is running out in his quest for U.S. Open glory. Yet there is reason to believe he could finally win this week.

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Scotland edge England in run-fest

A total of 736 runs were scored at The Grange on Sunday as Scotland recorded a stunning ODI win over England.

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Harden named NBPA MVP

James Harden has been voted the National Basketball Players' Association (NBPA) MVP for 2017-18.

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Draw raises Serena Williams' hopes

Many felt Williams, who won last year's Australian Open despite being in the early stages of her pregnancy, should have been awarded a seeding, but the French Tennis Federation thought otherwise and the 36-year-old was therefore at risk of being drawn against a top-ranked opponent in the opening rounds.

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ICC confirms smart watch ban

The ICC has confirmed players are not permitted to wear smart watches on the field of play, after two members of the Pakistan team were seen sporting them on day one of the first Test against England at Lord's.

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Nadal not fussed by Federer absence

Rafael Nadal insists it would be no less special to claim yet another French Open title with Roger Federer absent from Roland Garros.

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Rebels, Crusaders claim victories

The Rebels' wingers ran riot in a 40-13 thrashing of the Sunwolves in Super Rugby on Friday, while the Crusaders had their forward pack to thank for a 24-13 victory over the Hurricanes.

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Smith set for Global T20 Canada

Former Australia captain Steve Smith appears set to return to cricket in the inaugural Global T20 Canada after being announced as a marquee player for the event.

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LeBron James, Tyronn Lue marvel at ageless Kyle Korver

At the age of 37, Kyle Korver continues to impress LeBron James and Tyronn Lue with his performances for the Cavaliers.

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Gloucester to cover tattoo costs

After revealing a new club logo, an English rugby team has offered to cover the cost for any supporter who wishes to update their tattoo accordingly.

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Tiger upbeat after Sawgrass charge

At one point on Sunday, Tiger Woods looked capable of pulling off a shock victory. "He'll win sometime soon enough," said Jordan Spieth.

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Arum: Garcia a tough fight to make

Vasyl Lomachenko outlined his eagerness to unify the lightweight division after stopping Jorge Linares, but his promoter, Bob Arum, anticipates difficulty in securing a fight against Mikey Garcia.

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