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Survival of the fittest: Ashes hangs on pace and endurance
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Survival of the fittest: Ashes hangs on pace and endurance

Going one-up in Perth could go a long way in England's quest to win back the urn for the first time since 2017/18

Germany and Netherlands lock up World Cup spots in style
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Germany and Netherlands lock up World Cup spots in style

Slovakia finished second in Group A while Poland, who survived a scare to win 3-2 in Malta, ended up second in Group G

England's Ashes bid hinges on first two Tests, says Broad
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England's Ashes bid hinges on first two Tests, says Broad

England have not won in Australia since 2011, with the Aussies winning their last three home series 5-0, 4-0 and 4-0

US will make it easier for World Cup fans to get visa appointments
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US will make it easier for World Cup fans to get visa appointments

Over one million tickets have been purchased so far by fans from 212 countries, FIFA said

India confront batting blind spot after Kolkata pitch boomerangs
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India confront batting blind spot after Kolkata pitch boomerangs

South African spinners claimed 12 of the 18 Indian wickets in the match exposing the home batters' vulnerabilities against the turning ball

Norway book World Cup spot and force Italy into playoffs
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Norway book World Cup spot and force Italy into playoffs

Italy coach Gennaro Gattuso promises solution to earn World Cup berth

Iran girls kick down social barriers with karate
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Iran girls kick down social barriers with karate

As more women turn to karate, the sport has become a symbol of Iran's changing society, where a young, urban generation is quietly challenging traditional gender roles and societal norms

Australia's 'Dad's Army' ready to show experience counts in Ashes
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Australia's 'Dad's Army' ready to show experience counts in Ashes

Michael Vaughan has cheekily pointed out that the tourists could add Ian Botham, 69, and David Gower, 68, to their squad and their average age would still be lower than the Australians

Clinical Pakistan whitewash Sri Lanka 3-0 in ODI series
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Clinical Pakistan whitewash Sri Lanka 3-0 in ODI series

Rizwan scored an unbeaten 61 and opener Fakhar Zaman knocked 55 to guide Pakistan past their target of 212 in 44.4 overs in the third ODI in Rawalpindi

Wheelchair cricket: Where passion knows no limits
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Wheelchair cricket: Where passion knows no limits

Modified rules accommodate wheelchairs while preserving cricket's core elements

Pakistan storms into Hockey World Cup 2026 Qualifiers after dominant playoff win over Bangladesh
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Pakistan storms into Hockey World Cup 2026 Qualifiers after dominant playoff win over Bangladesh

The series, held in Dhaka, was arranged following a decision by the FIH Executive Board after Pakistan were unable to participate in the 2025 Men’s Hockey Asia Cup due to force majeure

Azam ends century drought as Pakistan seal Sri Lanka ODI series
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Azam ends century drought as Pakistan seal Sri Lanka ODI series

Babar Azam struck his first international century since August 2023, and equaled Saeed Anwar’s record for the most ODI hundreds by a Pakistani batter, 20

PCB completes HBL PSL franchise valuation, new teams on the horizon
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PCB completes HBL PSL franchise valuation, new teams on the horizon

Following the valuation exercise, the cricket board has shared renewal offer letters with all compliant PSL franchises

PIA: From sporting glory to downfall
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PIA: From sporting glory to downfall

Like many icons of the past, the organization that once soared high now faces turbulence

Saka and Eze sink Serbia to make it seven out of seven for England
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Saka and Eze sink Serbia to make it seven out of seven for England

England have 21 points from their seven games and have yet to concede a goal heading into Sunday's final group game against Albania

De Minaur banishes demons and reaches ATP Finals last four
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De Minaur banishes demons and reaches ATP Finals last four

De Minaur will face Jannik Sinner in the semi-finals in Turin, Italy

Trump's granddaughter makes LPGA debut, post day's highest score
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Trump's granddaughter makes LPGA debut, post day's highest score

‘I was definitely more nervous than I expected, but I thought I hit a lot of great shots out there. I hit a lot of good shots just to the wrong spots’

France keep celebrations restrained after World Cup qualification
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France keep celebrations restrained after World Cup qualification

Coach Deschamps said the performance was professional rather than spectacular, but enough to complete the mission

Former Spanish FA chief Rubiales has eggs thrown at him at book launch
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Former Spanish FA chief Rubiales has eggs thrown at him at book launch

In February, Spain's High Court found Rubiales guilty of sexual assault for kissing forward Jenni Hermoso without her consent during Spain's 2023 Women's World Cup victory celebrations in Sydney

Pakistan deploys army to protect Sri Lankan cricketers
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Pakistan deploys army to protect Sri Lankan cricketers

Pakistan's Army Chief Asim Munir assured Sri Lankan Defense Minister Pramitha Bandara Tennakoon of the team's safety, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi says