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Real Madrid's Mbappe fit to play Super Cup final: Alonso
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Real Madrid's Mbappe fit to play Super Cup final: Alonso

The forward was left out of Madrid's travelling party to Saudi Arabia, with Los Blancos beating city rivals Atletico Madrid 2-1 in the semi-final on Thursday to set up a Clasico final on Sunday

HBL PSL expands to eight teams as Hyderabad and Sialkot franchises sold in auction
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HBL PSL expands to eight teams as Hyderabad and Sialkot franchises sold in auction

A total of 10 technically qualified bidders took part in the auction after a rigorous evaluation process

Australia's emotional Khawaja bows out for final time with Ashes win
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Australia's emotional Khawaja bows out for final time with Ashes win

The 39-year-old was given a guard of honour by the England players when he walked out to bat for the final time at the Sydney Cricket Ground, with visiting captain Ben Stokes shaking his hand

Sabalenka accuses tour chiefs over 'insane' tennis schedule
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Sabalenka accuses tour chiefs over 'insane' tennis schedule

Speaking at the year-opening Brisbane International, the Belarusian said she was prepared to be fined for missing mandatory tournaments in the months ahead

Pakistan cruise past Sri Lanka in T20I opener
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Pakistan cruise past Sri Lanka in T20I opener

Farhan anchored the chase with a fluent 51 off 36 balls, peppered with four fours and two sixes as Pakistan cruised home in 16.4 overs by six wickets

Bangladesh board says ICC considering request to move their World Cup games from India
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Bangladesh board says ICC considering request to move their World Cup games from India

BCB denies reports that ICC forced them to play in India or forfeit matches

Bethell slams maiden century to leave final Ashes Test on knife edge
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Bethell slams maiden century to leave final Ashes Test on knife edge

By stumps on day four at the Sydney Cricket Ground, the tourists were 302-8 with Bethell not out 142 and Matthew Potts yet to score

Australian Open winners to get $2.79mn as prize money hits new high
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Australian Open winners to get $2.79mn as prize money hits new high

Tournament director Craig Tiley said it reflected Tennis Australia's commitment to supporting tennis careers at every level, from rising stars to Grand Slam champions

Karachi shows its marathon spirit
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Karachi shows its marathon spirit

Runners not only challenged themselves physically, mentally, and emotionally, but also became part of a movement that united people through sport

Amorim sacked by Man Utd after 14-month reign
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Amorim sacked by Man Utd after 14-month reign

The dismissal of the Portuguese follows growing tensions between Amorim and the Old Trafford hierarchy, including director of football Jason Wilcox, in recent days

Khawaja hopes to inspire the 'different' after calling time on Test career
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Khawaja hopes to inspire the 'different' after calling time on Test career

"I'm a proud Muslim colored boy from Pakistan who was told that he would never play for the Australian cricket team. Look at me now. You can do the same"

Premier League rings in New Year with goal drought as Man City lose ground in title race
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Premier League rings in New Year with goal drought as Man City lose ground in title race

Liverpool's attack was also found wanting as they drew 0-0 at home to Leeds United while there were no goals at Brentford as they ground out a draw with Tottenham Hotspur

Australia's Khawaja to retire after Ashes finale, slams 'racial stereotyping'
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Australia's Khawaja to retire after Ashes finale, slams 'racial stereotyping'

The 39-year-old will pad up for the last time, should he be selected, when the Test gets under way in Sydney on Sunday, ending months of speculation about his future

Jalal on ‘selfish’ Babar, IPL vs PSL, Ali Tareen and Pakistan’s T20 World Cup prep
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Jalal on ‘selfish’ Babar, IPL vs PSL, Ali Tareen and Pakistan’s T20 World Cup prep

In an exclusive interview with Nukta Pakistan, former cricketer Jalal-ud-Din says Pakistan's Babar Azam is a quality player

Osaka drawing inspiration from family at United Cup
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Osaka drawing inspiration from family at United Cup

The four-time Grand Slam said she is taking inspiration from her two-and-a-half-year-old daughter Shai

Cummins, Hazlewood in spin-heavy Australia squad for T20 World Cup
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Cummins, Hazlewood in spin-heavy Australia squad for T20 World Cup

Hazlewood is expected to be ready while Cummins will have another back scan later this month to assess his fitness for the 20-over event in India and Sri Lanka from February 7

Chock, Bates go 'all in' for Olympic gold as Milano-Cortina could be last Games
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Chock, Bates go 'all in' for Olympic gold as Milano-Cortina could be last Games

The married couple will look to capture a record seventh US ice dance title when US Championships kick off Sunday in St. Louis

Australia's Head hopes Ashes rivals meet for post-series drinks
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Australia's Head hopes Ashes rivals meet for post-series drinks

Relations between the teams soured during the 2023 series due to a "spirit of cricket" furore after Australia wicketkeeper Alex Carey threw down the stumps in a controversial run-out of Jonny Bairstow

Australian cricket great Damien Martyn 'in induced coma'
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Australian cricket great Damien Martyn 'in induced coma'

Australian media said he was being treated for meningitis, which can be deadly

PCB, Ali Tareen and the HBL PSL mess
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PCB, Ali Tareen and the HBL PSL mess

The mixed signals, public statements, and poorly handled timing have only damaged PSL’s image