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India field in soggy Cardiff
India won the toss and chose to bowl first in their Champions Trophy semi-final against Sri Lanka in a soggy Cardiff, and named an unchanged side as the match got under way slightly late.The weather prevented a timely toss and start, and dark clouds continued to hover over Sophia Gardens. While India were unchanged, Sri Lanka brought in Thisara Perera and Jeevan Mendis in place of Dinesh ...
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Pietersen in T20 squad to face Black Caps
England will be able to call on batsman Kevin Pietersen during the T20 series against New Zealand, after he was named in the squad for the two-match series following his recovery from a knee injury.Pietersen will only be available for the second match though as he will be playing for Surrey during the first match, while the selectors also added uncapped batsman Gary Ballance and fast bowler Boyd ...
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Departing Kirsten accepts chokers label
As of Wednesday night, Gary Kirsten became the former South Africa head coach, and before he exited the arena he lamented the Proteas' failure to yet again capture an ICC title after they lost their Champions Trophy semi-final to England.South Africa put on a rather dire performance at the Oval, posting just 175 all out after falling to a dismal 80 for eight early on. Only a record-breaking ...
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DJ Forbes passes late fitness test for World Cup
Source: Getty Captain DJ Forbes has passed a fitness test and will lead the All Blacks Sevens in their quest to win the Rugby World Cup Sevens in Moscow. Forbes missed the last two World Series tournaments in London and Glasgow with a foot injury but he is now ready to go for the tournament which begins on 28 June. Meanwhile, Scott Curry of Manawatu, has been ruled out of the side after ...
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Pirelli Mercedes in dock on F1 tyre tests
An international tribunal hearing has opened in Paris to determine if Mercedes and Pirelli broke Formula One rules by holding in-season tyre ...
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Becks puts his spin on China football says league in good position
(31 mins ago) Footballer David Beckham, 38, said in Shanghai he sees a ';bright'' future for the Chinese game despite past corruption scandals and the dismal performance of the national team. Visiting the city as ambassador to the Chinese Super League, the recently-retired, aging, former England captain defended his decision to take up the role, which has been viewed as an ...
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Brotherly Love Leads Leiua to Samoa
PRETORIA (Reuters)- Brotherly love persuaded Hurricanes winger Alapati Leiua to turn down a potential role with New Zealand this season and opt to play for Samoa, the country of his birth. Leiua told Reuters the All Blacks were keen for him to play for them, but choosing Samoa instead gave him the chance of a reunion with the brother he had rarely seen for a decade. Leiua and his ...
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Blackhawks Even Stanley Cup Series
The Blackhawks are heading back to Chicago having regained home-ice advantage in the Stanley Cup finals and with a renewed faith in an offense that took more than 120 minutes to push a puck past Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask. "It's time to put all those other games behind us, the games where we struggled to score," captain Jonathan Toews said after contributing to Chicago's ...
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Light at the End of the Tunnel for Test Lion Corbisiero
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Rain Delays Start of Second Champions Trophy Semi-Final
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Izzy Ready for Lions Challenge Absolutely Says Folau
(Reuters) - Israel Folau's stunning rise from rugby union debutant to Australian international in four months has thrust him into a baptism of fire against the British & Irish Lions in the first test in Brisbane on Saturday. The much-hyped 24-year-old will run out at a heaving Lang Park on the wing, a position largely foreign to him in the 15-man code, to face off against ...
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Cricket Vettori has surgery to save career
Daniel Vettori has had an operation on his troublesome Achilles in London in an attempt to extend a stellar international career. The spinner has been dogged by an Achilles problem since his last test appearance almost 12 months ago and the 34-year-old required painkilling injections to play during this month's Champions Trophy in Britain. This led him to opt for surgery before ...
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AFL stars return for Eagles against Hawks
Four of West Coast's biggest stars, including captain Darren Glass, will return from injury for Friday night's AFL clash with top-placed Hawthorn.The Eagles also regain fellow experienced backman Beau Waters and forwards Josh Kennedy and Mark LeCras for the Etihad Stadium encounter.West Coast have made six changes in all, with Bradd Dalziell and Patrick McGinnity their other inclusions ...
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India to play five ODIs in Zimbabwe
India will tour Zimbabwe for a series of five one-dayers starting July 24 and ending on August 3, the BCCI has confirmed. It will be India's next international assignment after their tri-series in the West Indies that concludes on July ...
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Pietersen Named in England Twenty20 Squad
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FIA Accuses Mercedes of Gaining From Illegal Test
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Russian Stadiums Below Par for 2018 World Cup - Official
MOSCOW, June 20 (R-Sport) - Every one of Russia’s stadiums being built for the 2018 World Cup is having trouble meeting the standards set by world football’s governing body FIFA, the official in charge of compliance said on Thursday. FIFA sets out a wide range of requirements for each World Cup arena, with standards covering everything from total capacity to media and VIP ...
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Russia hosts FIFA World Cup 2018
Every one of Russia's stadiums being built for the 2018 World Cup is having trouble meeting the standards set by world football's governing body FIFA, the official in charge of compliance said on ...
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Milne AFL teammates cancel media call
Stephen Milne has reportedly received an assurance from St Kilda that he will play again in the AFL. St Kilda board members met senior players on Thursday, a day after the club announced an indefinite suspension for Milne. The Saints stood down Milne two days after Victoria Police charged him with four counts of rape. The Age is reporting that in Thursday's meeting, Milne was told his ...
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Maloney wont melt in Origin cauldron NSW
The State of Origin furnace that is Suncorp Stadium has melted the hopes of many NSW five-eighths, but the Blues believe James Maloney is impervious to the pressure. Maloney became the first Blues debutant five-eighth to emerge victorious following their 14-6 game one triumph over Queensland. But with one monkey off his back, Maloney will now have to face a packed house in Brisbane. Club ...
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Tate yet to decide on Qld Origin future
He is yet to decide whether this year's State of Origin series will be his last. But Queensland veteran Brent Tate's fate might be decided for him if NSW seal their first series victory since 2005 with a game two win in Brisbane on Wednesday night. The usually loyal Queensland coach Mal Meninga has already sounded his intentions by hailing a team "mini-transition" and ...
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Australias Folau in Uncapped Trio to Face Lions
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Beckham Looks to the Future to Improve Chinese Game
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A Game 7 with more on the line than an NBA title
He is the best player in the game and this is the best moment in his sport.Game 7, NBA title on the line."The moment is going to be grand," LeBron James said.And it might redefine someone's legacy.No matter what happens Thursday night, he and the Miami Heat, and Tim Duncan's San Antonio Spurs have already won titles and secured a place in NBA history.Now is their opportunity ...
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Cricket One-Day Internationals clearly going through mid-life crisis
Cricket News: One-Day Internationals (ODIs) are clearly going through what is commonly termed as 'mid-life crisis.' In what seems like a good parting present, the ICC Champions Trophy in its final edition has thrown up a few surprises in the group stages that ended with the clash between Sri Lanka and Australia on ...
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