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Saadi Abbas: The karate champion Pakistan forgot
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Saadi Abbas: The karate champion Pakistan forgot

Saadi has won multiple medals for Pakistan at the international level

Cummins 'hugely unlikely' for Australia's Champions Trophy bid
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Cummins 'hugely unlikely' for Australia's Champions Trophy bid

Cummins skipped the ongoing Test tour of Sri Lanka for the birth of his second child but also has an ankle problem

Pakistan team starts preparations for Champions Trophy, tri-nation series with scenario-based match
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Pakistan team starts preparations for Champions Trophy, tri-nation series with scenario-based match

Babar Azam and Fakhar Zaman opened the innings during the match at the Ghani Glass Cricket Ground on February 4

Alaba injured as Real Madrid problems mount at key moment
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Alaba injured as Real Madrid problems mount at key moment

Madrid did not specify Alaba's expected absence length but the Austrian defender will miss between two and three weeks, according to reports

From 'rough trot' to top dog: Head crowned Australia's MVP
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From 'rough trot' to top dog: Head crowned Australia's MVP

The 31-year-old scored 1,427 runs across the three formats in the 12-month polling period starting with the drawn Test series against West Indies last January and ending with the recent 3-1 home series win over India

Australia's Khawaja backs dumped journalist over Gaza stance
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Australia's Khawaja backs dumped journalist over Gaza stance

Australian radio station SEN confirmed on Tuesday it had parted ways with Lalor, the former chief cricket writer of The Australian newspaper, after dialogue with him about some of the commentary on his social media

My boss should not have kissed me, Spain's Hermoso tells Rubiales trial
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My boss should not have kissed me, Spain's Hermoso tells Rubiales trial

"I think it was a moment that tainted one of the happiest days of my life"

With Games countdown on, Cortina races to build sliding center
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With Games countdown on, Cortina races to build sliding center

Finishing the sliding center, which will stage Olympic bob, skeleton and luge competitions, is one of the headaches facing local organizers who must also adapt to climate change that has meant natural snow is in short supply

India embracing high-risk approach in T20s, says Gambhir
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India embracing high-risk approach in T20s, says Gambhir

On Sunday, Abhishek Sharma's magnificent century powered India to a 150-run win over England in the fifth and final T20 international at Wankhede Stadium

Alcaraz says Sinner's red-hot form gives Italian the edge in best player debate
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Alcaraz says Sinner's red-hot form gives Italian the edge in best player debate

Alcaraz, the 21-year-old world number three, won the French Open and Wimbledon titles last year, splitting the four Grand Slam tournaments with 23-year-old Sinner

Cricket fever hits Pakistan as Champions Trophy, tri-nation series looms
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Cricket fever hits Pakistan as Champions Trophy, tri-nation series looms

This will also be the first time since 1996 when Pakistan will be hosting any ICC event

Mavs Luka Doncic headed to Lakers in blockbuster trade for Anthony Davis: reports
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Mavs Luka Doncic headed to Lakers in blockbuster trade for Anthony Davis: reports

The deal will see Slovenian star Doncic, a 25-year-old five-time All-Star who led the Mavericks to the NBA Finals last season, join forces with 40-year-old superstar LeBron James in Los Angeles

Italian ice dancers claim third straight European title
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Italian ice dancers claim third straight European title

The Italians were firm favorites to notch up their hat-trick at what was their 13th European championships.

Sri Lanka crashes to worst Test defeat in Australia thrashing
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Sri Lanka crashes to worst Test defeat in Australia thrashing

Sri Lanka's heaviest defeat before Saturday was in Nagpur in 2017, when India hammered them by an innings and 239

Gogi Alauddin: A legend who helped revitalize Pakistan squash
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Gogi Alauddin: A legend who helped revitalize Pakistan squash

Gogi's greatest moment came in 1976, when he triumphed in the star-studded PIA Open

Pakistan recalls Fakhar, Saud in 15-man squad for ICC Champions Trophy
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Pakistan recalls Fakhar, Saud in 15-man squad for ICC Champions Trophy

All-rounders Faheem Ashraf and Khushdil Shah have also been brought back to the ODI squad, bringing flexibility and additional options for captain Mohammad Rizwan

Champions Trophy: PCB chief Naqvi provides update on Pakistan squad, venue upgradation
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Champions Trophy: PCB chief Naqvi provides update on Pakistan squad, venue upgradation

According to Naqvi, the Gaddafi Stadium is being given final touches and will be 100 percent complete before its inauguration on February 7

Rain and Chandimal frustrate Australia in Galle Test
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Rain and Chandimal frustrate Australia in Galle Test

Only a 27-over session was possible on day three with Sri Lanka losing two wickets and slumping to 136-5 before rain stopped play

Real Madrid to face Man City in Champions League knockout phase playoffs
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Real Madrid to face Man City in Champions League knockout phase playoffs

Real and City have played each other in four knockout ties since 2020 and will be facing off for a fourth consecutive year. The Spanish league leaders will fancy their chances having eliminated English clubs in the knockout stages 13 times

MCC announces fund for Afghan women's refugee team
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MCC announces fund for Afghan women's refugee team

The MCC's global refugee cricket fund, which aims to initially raise one million pounds, is intended for displaced communities such as the Afghan players