Sonny Gray Is Battered by Red Sox, Emphasizing Yankees’ Need for Rotation Help


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Sonny Gray Is Battered by Red Sox, Emphasizing Yankees’ Need for Rotation Help


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2018 N.B.A. Free Agency Tracker: Live Updates


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Tiger Woods’s Momentum Abandons Him, but Carries Over to a Competitor


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Warriors Forward Kevin Durant to Sign Two-Year Max Deal


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For the Mets, a Loss to the Marlins Caps a Miserable June


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So Yeon Ryu Leads by 3 Strokes at the Women’s P.G.A. Championship


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Sam Billings critical of Sam Northeast booing: "I don't think that's fair at all"

James Vince, the Hampshire captain, praised Northeast's calmness in the situation and believed it probably served to spur him on to produce a significant innings

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The N.B.A. Has the Hottest Stove. LeBron James Is the Flame.


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Rossouw hundred sets up Hampshire's route to the title

Sam Northeast was booed by Kent supporters but also played a key role as Hampshire made a record total for a domestic one-day final

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Calm Masakadza turns focus back on the cricket

The newly appointed Zimbabwe captain says he will try to block out all of his side's off-field troubles in the tri-series against Pakistan and Australia

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Portugal vs. Uruguay: World Cup 2018 Live


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Jasprit Bumrah out of T20s against England

The fast bowler picked up finger trouble during India's first T20I against Ireland; likely to be available for the England ODIs

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The Reluctant All-Star Whose Manager Calls Him ‘Boring’


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Sri Lanka to ask ICC for leniency in Chandimal case

SLC hoping to convince the ICC to allow the three accused of breaching the Spirit of Cricket to play some part in South Africa Tests

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Argentina vs. France: World Cup 2018 Live Updates


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SLC unlikely to impose separate sanctions on Chandimal

The board feels the ICC's sanctions would be enough punishment against the Sri Lanka captain for his role in the ball-tampering incident in the West Indies

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Wimbledon Players to Watch


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For Wimbledon’s Grass, It’s Not Easy Being Green


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Serena Williams Still the Main Draw at Wimbledon


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Sometimes in Tennis, One Hand is Still Better Than Two


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Crisis-ridden Zimbabwe can't expect sympathy

A side missing as many as five frontline players for various reasons will run into the format's No. 1 side

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Durham pull of Imran Tahir coup for T20 Blast

The legspinner became available after he was left out of South Africa's tour of Sri Lanka

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Banned Bancroft's journey of self-discovery

Spanish lessons, yoga and community work for kids with cancer have allowed him to focus inwards since the ball-tampering fiasco

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Mets Lose to a Marlins Pitcher Making His First Start


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Anton Devcich opts out of domestic contract with Northern Districts

Devcich is reportedly trying to finalise a deal to play in the BBL, which clashes with New Zealand's own domestic T20 competition

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Miguel Andujar Gives Yankees a Boost Against the Red Sox. And in the Trade Market?


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'Steve and me are good mates' - Warner

David Warner insists that his relationship with Steven Smith is intact in the wake of the Newlands ball-tampering scandal

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CA deny Lynn NoC over injury concerns



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Larry Nassar Is Indicted on Sexual Assault Charges in Texas


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Red Sox Fine-Tune Their Roster for a Visit With the Yankees


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Next Task for Vegas Golden Knights: Attract Free Agents


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Dallas Declines Dirk Nowitzki’s $5 Million Option for 2018-19


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The N.B.A.’s Decider: How LeBron James Controls Fortunes


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France and Argentina Meet in an Elite Battle for World Cup Survival


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Wimbledon Draw Allows Serena Williams to Ease Back In


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Reports of discord in India women's team following Asia Cup loss

Coach Tushar Arothe not invited to meeting attended by limited-overs captains Mithali Raj and Harmanpreet Kaur, and Committee of Administrators members among others

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Hanuma Vihari and Prithvi Shaw hundreds flatten West Indies A

India A proved far too powerful as they warmed up for next week's final against England Lions with a dominant display

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Stuart Broad has scan after suffering ankle soreness

Broad sent down just eight overs in Worcestershire's second innings and spent the final two sessions of the match off the field

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LeBron James Opts for Free Agency. Next Stop ... Lakers?


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Diplomatic James Vince sees Royal London Cup final as chance to make point to England selectors

Hampshire captain was dropped from Test side when he believes he was on the brink of a breakthrough

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Bumrah, Dhoni rested as Ireland opt to bowl

India made four changes to the side that beat Ireland on Wednesday. Siddarth Kaul was handed an India debut

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Alam, Shamima wrap up T20I series for Bangladesh women

The seamer took 2 for 15 while the opener made a career-best 51 to guide the nervy visitors to a T20I series win in Malahide

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Quinton de Kock signs for Nottinghamshire for end of Championship season

Wicketkeeper-batsman has been confirmed as overseas signing for four County Championship matches

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Further delay over South Africa player contracts

CSA and the South African Cricketers' Association announce further delay in signing Memorandum of Understanding, but say it will be sorted by July 6

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CSA ignores warnings of legal action, welcomes owner interest

Durban Qalanders and Nelson Mandela Bay Stars threatened CSA with legal action for scrapping the T20 Global League, but the board believed the former owners could still work with a new T20 league

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Ben Stokes recalled to England ODI squad for India series

Allrounder included in England's 14-man squad to face India after recovering from hamstring tear

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This Is When the World Cup Surprises End. Usually.


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ICC launches app to battle corruption in cricket

The Integrity App will provide players, officials and support staff a secure platform to report any suspicious incidents or behaviour related to corruption or doping

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The Outstanding Goals of Ronaldo and Kroos as You’ve Never Seen Them


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Reece fears a return of the curse of the Topleys

Reece Topley's four wickets for England Lions have lifted his hopes of a Lord's final, but his father never trod the turf as he was made 12th man on four occasions

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If Smith, Warner can be in Canada, have them in the Big Bash - Watson

The former Australia allrounder is disappointed the banned duo can play in T20 leagues overseas but not at home, especially with the World Cup a year away

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Billings back in the fold in time for Lord's

Sam Billings is back in charge of a Kent side that has handled his absence as well as he would have ever dared imagine

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Without Disclosing Details, N.F.L. Fines Jerry Richardson for Sexual Harassment and Racist Comments


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Joe Root's T20 position safe despite Ben Stokes' return nearing

Paul Farbrace, who is standing in as head coach for the T20s, insisted that "Root always plays" amid the battle for top-order batting places in the England side

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Lancashire and Hampshire brace for relegation battle

Joe Weatherley scored his maiden first-class century on the final day at Old Trafford to ensure a draw

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Topley and Dawson in trim for Hampshire's Lord's final

Four wickets apiece for Reece Topley and Liam Dawson set up an easy Lions victory and left both in good heart for Saturday's Royal London Cup final

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Jahanara's historic five-for seals thrilling Bangladesh win

Bangladesh made hard work of a chase of 135 - they needed every last ball of their 20 overs - but Nigar Sultana (46) and Fahima Khatun (26*) got the job done

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England vs. Belgium: World Cup 2018 Live


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Why England or Belgium Will Win the World Cup (and Why They Won’t)


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England v. Belgium: World Cup 2018 Live Updates


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Surrey's Scarborough win looks just champion

Surrey's win gives the Roses match a relegation feel as Yorkshire go to Old Trafford second from bottom, three points behind the old enemy

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India focus on experiments with Ireland series on the line

Virat Kohli wants to try different players in different roles as India's tour of the United Kingdom gathers steam

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New Zealand reach tri-series final as Bates, Devine make light work of South Africa

New Zealand booked their place in Sunday's tri-series final, and brought England along with them in the process

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Prasanna's early arrival is just the job for Northants

Seekkuge Prasanna made good use of his early arrival in England for the Vitality Blast as he bowled Northants to a second successive Championship win

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World Cup 2018: Japan vs. Poland Updates


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Colombia vs. Senegal: World Cup 2018 Live


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Say ‘Kia’ Around the Liberty, and Many Heads Turn


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Live Report: Women's T20 Triangular

Follow the action with our live report on the third double-header from Bristol in the Women's T20 Triangular

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Mitchell Swepson debuts as Australia bowl first in one-off T20

Australia seek consolation victory in final match of a disappointing tour of England

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CSA under fire from third GLT20 franchise over failed league

Bloemfontein City Blazers accused CSA of false information, dishonesty in how it went about scrapping the tournament and planning a new one with different ownership

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Kent complete Lord's pick-me-up as Podmore hounds former county

Harry Podmore hounded his former county to leave Kent in tip-top frame of mind for the Royal London Cup final on Saturday and Middlesex's Championship season in ruins

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Clark Hunt Is an N.F.L. Owner. And He’s at the World Cup. Again.


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World Cup 2018: Switzerland vs. Costa Rica Live


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Brazil vs. Serbia: World Cup 2018 Live


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Henry Brookes continues rapid rise with England Lions call-up

Teenage fast bowler joins squad on back of impressive Warwickshire displays

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Ireland elect to bowl; India play Raina and Pandey

India made the radical decision to drop Dinesh Karthik, the hero from their last T20I game in Sri Lanka

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Scarborough spectator cited for racist abuse



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Joseph returns from back injury in 12-man squad to face Bangladesh

He has been out since sustaining a back injury late last year and has been named to face Bangladesh in a practice match in Antigua

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ICC revenue model favours wealthy cricket nations, says CWI

At the ICC's annual conference this week, the West Indies board will also lay out the need for a better distribution of hosting rights to ICC events, and BCCI compensation for observing the unofficial IPL window

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Mexico vs. Sweden: World Cup 2018 Live Updates


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Germany vs. South Korea: World Cup 2018 Live


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‘Never Do This to a Woman’: Men Harass 2 Sports Reporters at the World Cup


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Serena Williams, 183rd in World, Gets No. 25 Seed at Wimbledon


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Quinton de Kock lined up to join Nottinghamshire

Azhar Ali on Somerset's radar as counties look for late-season recruits

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Lockie Ferguson joins Derbyshire's foreign legion

New Zealand fast bowler added to impressive overseas pace battery for Vitality Blast campaign

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A Nightmare for Mexico’s Soccer Opponents: More Chuckys On the Way


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Mayank Agarwal's second hundred in consecutive days sees off England Lions

Another century from Mayank Agarwal set up India A's match-winning 309 for 6, as the Lions lost for the first time in the tri-series

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Middle order the focus in India's Irish reunion

Eleven years after they last hosted India, Ireland have an opportunity to impress as Full Members

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Second GLT20 franchise ponders legal action against CSA

The Nelson Mandela Bay Stars are considering going to court following the South African board's decision to replace the originally planned T20 league

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The Open de France Provides a Test Run for the Ryder Cup


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A Golfer’s Debate: To Play, or not to Play


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A French Golfer Takes a Hard Look at Golf in France


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Pressure for batting places hots up as Jos Buttler vaults to head of England's T20 queue

Interim coach plays down importance of four-match spell in charge of T20 team, but earmarks long-term role

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Paul Farbrace confirms interest in England head coach role

Interim coach plays down importance of four-match spell in charge of T20 team, but earmarks long-term role

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Aaron Finch says 'settled' Australia ready to hit back in one-off T20I

Australia's T20 captain believes they will take confidence from their recent success against England in the shortest format

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Iceland vs. Croatia: World Cup 2018 Live


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Argentina vs. Nigeria: World Cup 2018 Live


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Iceland’s Chant Is Mighty, but It Comes From Scotland — via Hollywood


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Rejigged Australia seek final chance to make their mark on England

Australia's search for a consolation victory moves to Edgbaston, and a return to a format in which they have plenty form

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Spot the Ball


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France vs. Denmark: World Cup 2018 Live Updates


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