Australia’s fiery pace attack destroyed India’s top order on Friday to put them in the driving seat of the fourth Test after they set a daunting first innings target on the back of Steve Smith’s 34th Test century. The visitors…
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Curtis Jones fired Liverpool seven points clear at the top of the Premier League as the title favourites survived a scare in their 3-1 win against struggling Leicester on Thursday. Arne Slot’s side were shocked by Jordan Ayew’s early strike…
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Bruno Fernandes was sent off as Manchester United crashed to an embarrassing 2-0 defeat at lowly Wolves, while Erling Haaland missed a penalty as crisis-torn Manchester City failed to end their dismal run with a 1-1 draw against Everton on…
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Debutant fast bowler Corbin Bosch said South Africa reaped the rewards for “holding our nerve” against aggressive Pakistan batting on the first day of the first Test against South Africa at SuperSport Park on Thursday. Bosch, the son of a…
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Erling Haaland had a second-half penalty saved as Manchester City’s astonishing slump continued with a 1-1 draw against lowly Everton at the Etihad Stadium. Winners of the last four Premier League titles, the English champions have won just once in…
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Australia’s top four all slammed 50 or better on Thursday to take a firm grip on day one of the fourth Test against India, with fearless teenage opener Sam Konstas stealing the show. Batting after captain Pat Cummins won the…
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Novak Djokovic is confident he can still win Grand Slams, starting at the Australian Open, with the Serbian kickstarting his bid for an unprecedented 11th title and record 25th major crown in Brisbane this week. Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka, who is gunning…
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Christmas Premier League chart-toppers Liverpool are overwhelming favourites to see off struggling Leicester on Boxing Day (Thursday). Meanwhile both crisis-hit Manchester clubs will seek a festive fillip, with faltering champions City at home to Wolves and United away to Wolves.…
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The biggest sporting event of 2024 was without doubt the Parisian high-wire double-act of the Olympic Games followed by the Paralympics. From a colourful, sometimes controversial and sodden opening ceremony to boxers caught up in a gender row to refugees…
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Jurgen Klopp bid farewell to Liverpool, Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray drew the curtain on their careers as Jannik Sinner and Scottie Scheffler endured the highs and lows of success. AFP Sport looks back at some of the top stories…
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Kylian Mbappe said he had bounced back from hitting rock bottom after helping Real Madrid thrash Sevilla 4-2 on Saturday to move second in La Liga above stuttering rivals Barcelona. After Atletico Madrid beat Barca on Saturday to claim top…
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Borussia Dortmund scored three goals in a devastating five-minute spell to beat Wolfsburg 3-1 and end the year in the top six of the Bundesliga. Dortmund came into this game without a win in their previous three league outings but…
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