Australia cricket legend Shane Warne dead aged 52

Australia cricket legend and the greatest leg-spinner of all-time Shane Warne, has died, aged 52. In a statement, Warne s management said: “Shane was found unresponsive in his villa and despite the best efforts of medical staff, he could not be revived.” “The family requests aprivacy at this time and will provide further details in due […]

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Pant blitz helps India to 357-6 in Kohli’s 100th Test

MOHALI – Rishabh Pant smashed 96 to help India to 357 for six in the first Test against Sri Lanka after Virat Kohli fell agonisingly short of fifty in his 100th five-day match Friday. Pant, a wicketkeeper-batsman, put on a key stand of 104 with fellow left-hander Ravindra Jadeja, who stood unbeaten on 45, after […]

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Andy Murray brings back Ivan Lendl for coaching help

Andy Murray is bringing back Ivan Lendl as his coach, reuniting about 4 1/2 years after the pair split up for a second time. Murray’s manager announced Friday that the 34-year-old from Scotland and Lendl have agreed to return to working together over the next few months. Their partnership produced three Grand Slam singles trophies […]

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Late Borja strike sends Real Betis through to Copa del Rey final

SEVILLE – Real Betis will play Valencia in the final of Spain s Copa del Rey after Borja Iglesias  dramatic 91st-minute goal sealed a 1-1 draw with Rayo Vallecano on Thursday and a 3-2 win on aggregate. After losing the first leg 2-1 at home, Rayo thought they had forced extra-time when Bebe stunned the […]

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No Nadal, no problem as ‘super special’ Alcaraz enjoys flying Davis Cup start

PARIS – Teenager Carlos Alcaraz made a stunning start to his Davis Cup career on Friday, helping six-time champions Spain to a comfortable 2-0 lead over Romania on the first day of their qualifying tie. The 18-year-old Alcaraz, ranked 19 in the world, swept past experienced Marius Copil 6-4, 6-3 on the clay courts of […]

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Vettel bows out of Ferrari with a song and a trophy

Four times Formula One world champion Sebastian Vettel bowed out of Ferrari on Sunday with one last, slightly wobbly, song of thanks over the radio in Italian and a large trophy as a parting gift. The German, who had hoped to emulate boyhood hero and Ferrari great Michael Schumacher when he arrived at Maranello, finished […]

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Pakistan team reach Queenstown after leaving managed isolation

CHRISTCHURCH – Fifty-two members of Pakistan cricket squad have on Tuesday left Managed Isolation and Quarantine (MIQ) in Christchurch after testing negative for coronavirus and reached Queenstown. The players are now allowed to start training and practice sessions in groups and will begin the activities from Wednesday. The squads of Pakistan national team and Pakistan […]

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