In Pasadena, Moving the Rose Bowl Makes For Unusual Rancor


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Marnus Labuschagne looks for 'two-phase answer' as he enters the new year with a new challenge

India's attack has built huge pressure on Australia's batsmen by stemming their scoring rate

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Matt Henry replaces injured Neil Wagner for second Test

Fast bowler Henry picked up a six-for in his most-recent first-class outing for New Zealand A

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Padres Jolt M.L.B. With Bold Moves to Set Up World Series Run


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Becky Hammon Becomes First Woman to Serve as Head Coach in N.B.A. Game


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Melbourne Renegades vs Sydney Thunder, BBL 2020-21, Fantasy Pick, team predictions

Fantasy suggestions for match 22 of BBL 2020-21

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Jhye Richardson, batsmen set up first win for Perth Scorchers

The seamer kept Adelaide Strikers in check with 3 for 19, before good hands by Roy, Inglis and Marsh steered the chase

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Javeria Khan named captain for South Africa tour

Allrounder Kainat Imtiaz was recalled in the touring party of 17 for the three ODIs and T20Is each

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Umesh Yadav ruled out of Test series with calf injury

He had limped off the field during the second Test at the MCG

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Randall Cunningham Is Back in the N.F.L. … as Raiders Chaplain


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An Olympic Dream Is Reborn, Despite Fears of Brain Trauma


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Virus Disrupts College Football Playoffs Even Before Kickoff


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Adam Zampa cops one-game suspension for obscenity

Legspinner will miss the Melbourne Stars clash with the Hobart Hurricanes on January 2

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Kane Williamson goes past Steven Smith, Virat Kohli; ends 2020 as world's No. 1 Test batsman

Pat Cummins and Ben Stokes finished the year as the No. 1 Test bowler and allrounder respectively

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Injured Neil Wagner out of second Test, could be out of action for 'five to six weeks'

Neil Wagner had bowled 49 overs across two innings in the first Test despite two broken toes

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N.F.L. Week 17 Predictions: Our Picks Against the Spread


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India women's January tour of Australia postponed

With next month's series postponed, India women continue to be without cricket since March

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Warner a chance at Sydney even if he isn't fully fit

Assistant coach Andrew McDonald backs rookie opener Will Pucovski to put in a good show too

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Sachin Tendulkar credits R Ashwin for neutralising the Steven Smith threat

Also praised debutants Shubman Gill and Mohammed Siraj

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Mujeeb five-for in vain as Hobart Hurricanes beat Brisbane Heat in dramatic finish

Colin Ingram's direct hit off the game's final ball earns the Hurricanes a one-run win

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Bismah Maroof pulls out of South Africa tour due to family reasons

The selectors will name a new captain for the tour on Thursday

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Rohit Sharma joins India squad after two-week quarantine

Coach Ravi Shastri said the medical team will look at Sharma's fitness before the third Test

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From Kobe to LeBron: Tragedy and Triumph in the N.B.A.


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Rohit Sharma joins India squad after two-week quarantine

Coach Ravi Shastri said the medical team will look at Sharma's fitness before the third Test

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Beuran Hendricks returns to South Africa squad for second Sri Lanka Test

Migael Pretorius released but South Africa can still pick from eight pace-bowling options

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'A very special effort' - Kane Williamson on Neil Wagner, who bowled with fractured toes

NZ captain says the search for WTC points had made the team push harder for victory

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Adelaide Strikers vs Perth Scorchers, BBL 2020-21, Fantasy Pick, team predictions

Fantasy suggestions for Match No. 21 of BBL 2020-21

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John Holder sues ECB over alleged racial discrimination

Holder and Ismail Dawood have previously called for inquiry into lack of non-white umpires in English game

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Mohammad Rizwan pleased with 'great fight' despite heartbreaking loss in Boxing Day Test

Stand-in captain points to lack of runs at the top as an area of improvement for the second game

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The 2020 Moments When Sports Made Sense


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Sreesanth named in Kerala squad for Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy

Sanju Samson to lead the side, with Sachin Baby as his deputy

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Struggles at the top: Australia's options for the third Test

The selectors have made one call already, but there are a number of ways they could go for the next Test

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Quarterback Keeper? Jets, Browns and Bears Face Contract Decisions


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Captaincy styles: Virat Kohli is 'in your face', Ajinkya Rahane 'calm and composed' - Ravi Shastri

R Ashwin points to the stand-in captain's calming influence for giving the team stability at the MCG

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Joe Burns dropped for final two Tests; David Warner, Will Pucovski included in squad

"Joe's returns haven't been what he or the selectors would like or what we consider he is capable of"

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Numbers, Knowledge and Better Set Pieces: a View Into Soccer’s Future


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Mark Boucher: Kagiso Rabada not a guaranteed starter in Johannesburg

South Africa coach concerned about workloads with Rabada having not played a Test since January

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Sydney Covid-19 spike raises SCG Test crowd doubts

CA and NSW health officials remain committed to the third Test taking place in Sydney

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Chicago Blackhawks’ Jonathan Toews Is Out Indefinitely Because of Illness


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Fawad Alam and Mohammad Rizwan resist after Trent Boult gets Azhar Ali early

New Zealand need six wickets to win the first Test, Pakistan need to survive two sessions to save it

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Kyle Jamieson handed fine, demerit point after wayward throw at Faheem Ashraf

The incident occurred during Pakistan's first innings at Mount Maunganui

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England to bring in dedicated mental health and wellbeing support

ECB to appoint permanent staff member with player welfare brief

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Jason Holder, Kieron Pollard, Shimron Hetmyer among ten West Indies players to pull out of Bangladesh tour

Fabian Allen and Shane Dowrich were unavailable because of personal reasons

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Dimuth Karunaratne: Sri Lanka 'could have dominated' but for injuries

"Never faced a situation like this," says Sri Lanka captain after losing three members of six-man attack

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South Africa savour victory over Sri Lanka like one of their best

Hosts have won more competitive Test matches against more competitive teams

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Hales, Green lead the charge as Thunder overwhelm Stars

The spinner picked up four wickets after the batsman had hammered 71 off 29 to set up a dominating win

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Wiaan Mulder, Lutho Sipamla impress as South Africa bowlers seal innings win

Half-centuries for Kusal Perera and Wanindu Hasaranga can't prevent heavy loss

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'I'd like to continue to play' - Tim Southee turns to James Anderson and Ross Taylor for inspiration

New Zealand quick becomes third from his country, after Hadlee and Vettori, to pick up 300 Test wickets

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Sydney Cricket Ground retains third Test in spite of Covid doubts

The decision preserves more than a century of unbroken summers with Test cricket at the SCG

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Former New Zealand batsman John Reid dies aged 64

The left-hand batsman scored 1296 Test runs at an average of 46.28

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Jason Holder launches Sydney Sixers to another thrilling victory

Kane Richardson was outstanding for the Renegades but it did not prove enough

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Hobart Hurricanes vs Brisbane Heat, BBL 2020-21, Fantasy Pick, team predictions

Fantasy suggestions for Match No. 20 of BBL 2020-21

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Deep Within Relief Bill, Horse Racing Gets New Tools to Clean Up


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K.C. Jones Never Got His Due in Boston. Race Played a Part.


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Wiaan Mulder leads the way as South Africa close in on victory

South Africa claimed five wickets during the morning session to move to the brink of an innings win

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New South Africa lockdown won't affect Sri Lanka series

Country moved into level three restrictions but international sport still allowed to take place

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Jon Huber, Who Rose to Fame With World Wrestling Entertainment, Dies at 41


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Tim Paine queries DRS verdict with umpires

The decision was made based on a Snicko spike after there was no mark on HotSpot - which fits protocol, but Paine felt the decision was made in haste

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Ravi Shastri: India's MCG triumph is one of the great comebacks in Test history

Head coach heaps praise on captain Rahane's influence

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Tim Paine: We played poor, sloppy cricket for the majority of the match

Australia have been bowled out for 191, 195 and 200 in three of their four innings so far this series

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As it happened: Australia vs India, 2nd Test, Melbourne, 4th day

Updates, analysis and colour from the fourth day of the Australia-India Test from Melbourne

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Sam Billings embracing the challenges of cricket in the Covid era

The England batsman found career-best form during the home season, but for a variety of reasons has not played much since

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Tom Blundell and Tom Latham dominate as New Zealand lead nears 300

With the pitch flattening out significantly, there will be plenty of interest around when the hosts will declare

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Live report - Australia vs India, 2nd Test, Melbourne, 4th day

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Wagner: Unless they carry me off on a stretcher, I'll be doing all I can

Quick looks back on 'toughest day of Test cricket' after bowling through the day with a fractured toe

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Jon Huber, Who Rose to Fame With World Wrestling Entertainment, Dies at 41


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Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Stars, BBL 2020-21, Fantasy Pick, team predictions

Fantasy-team suggestions for Match No. 19 of BBL 2020-21

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Mickey Arthur keen for ICC to discuss injury subs after Sri Lanka's absentee list grows

Lahiru Kumara forced off the field as tourists' injury problems continue in Centurion

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Phil Salt and Rashid Khan help Adelaide Strikers bring down Perth Scorchers

Alex Carey's side goes top of the table after big 71-run win at home

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Melbourne Renegades vs Sydney Sixers, BBL 2020-21, Fantasy Pick, team predictions

Fantasy picks for Match No. 18 of BBL 2020-21

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What We Learned From Week 16 of the N.F.L. Season


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'Back where we started' after Mohammad Rizwan-Faheem Ashraf stand - Younis Khan

Faheem Ashraf "the potential to become the allrounder we need," says Pakistan batting coach

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Faf du Plessis' unbeaten century tightens South Africa's grip

Temba Bavuma left to rue strange dismissal after walking on 71

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Kagiso Rabada returns to South Africa Test squad

Seamer has recovered from groin strain that ruled him out of Boxing Day Test

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Jonty Rhodes takes the T10 route, from Sweden to Abu Dhabi

Former South Africa cricketer will be the head coach of Pune Devils in the Abu Dhabi T10 league

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Tim Paine dismissal controversy - Matthew Wade asks for DRS to be consistent

The decision was made based on a Snicko spike after there was no mark on Hot Spot, which is the correct protocol

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Saying Goodbye to the Knuckleball, and Its Master


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A State Skirmish Over N.C.A.A. Amateurism Rules Has Quickly Become a National Battle


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Australia vs India, 2nd Test, 3rd day: As it happened

Updates, analysis and colour from the third day in Melbourne

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Australia vs India, 2nd Test, 3rd day: As it happened

Updates, analysis and colour from the third day in Melbourne

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Imran Tahir pulls out of BBL for personal reasons

Veteran legspinner won't play for the Renegades after electing to stay on in South Africa

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Our Altered View


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Umesh Yadav injures calf muscle and goes for scans

He walked off with a strain in the middle of his fourth over

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Johnny Mullagh belatedly inducted to Australian Hall of Fame

Mullagh was the outstanding member of the Aboriginal team that toured England in 1868

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Seahawks Defense Is an Asset Again in Division-Clinching Win


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Neil Wagner bowls on despite fractured toe

The left-arm quick bowled four overs in the morning session today

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Kyle Jamieson and Tim Southee leave Pakistan in disarray

The visitors lost four wickets while scoring just 32 runs in the first session of day three

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Live report - Australia vs India, 2nd Test, Melbourne, 3rd day

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What We Learned From Week 16 of the N.F.L. Season


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Ravens Snatch Back Giants’ Playoff Hopes


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Jets Start a Winning Streak and Diminish Browns’ Playoff Hopes


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Jon Huber, Who Rose to Fame With World Wrestling Entertainment, Dies at 41


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Dasun Shanaka's toil exemplifies Sri Lanka's 'big ask' amid bowlers' injuries

Allrounder gets through 16.5 overs on second day in absence of Kasun Rajitha and Dhananjaya de Silva

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Women's T20 Challenge 2020 logs 'record-breaking viewership', 147% rise in viewing minutes

"It's an encouraging sign because it could lead to an influx of money and more sponsor interest"

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South Africa seize their moment but long waits for glory aren't over yet

Depleted Sri Lanka attack made to toil after circumstances conspire against them

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Dean Elgar: Fast scoring is not a true reflection of Centurion conditions

Run-rates in excess of four an over, but opener still anticipates tough battle in fourth innings

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Perth Scorchers vs Adelaide Strikers, BBL 2020-21, Fantasy Pick, team predictions

Fantasy suggestions for Match No. 17 of the 2020-21 Big Bash League

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Lewis Gregory, James Bazley shine as Heat down Hurricanes

While Gregory destroyed a vaunted top order, Bazley held his nerve to steer the team home after a collapse

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Shubman Gill: The way I got out made me feel very bad

Debutant opener says practising against India's bowlers in the nets made him better prepared for Test cricket

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Aiden Markram, Dean Elgar make inroads into Sri Lanka's 396 as visitors' injuries mount

Another injury to Sri Lanka's attack leaves options threadbare

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With Each Run, a City Shaken by Racism Is ‘Finding the Greater Good’


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As it happened: Australia vs India, 2nd Test, Melbourne, 2nd day

All the big moments from the second day of the Boxing Day Test, dissected

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Opting Out of the N.F.L. Brings No Regret for This Jets Lineman


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Dhananjaya de Silva suffers 'grade 2 tear', to play no further part in South Africa Tests

He suffered the injury while batting on 79 on the opening day of the two-Test series

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David Warner remains doubtful for third Test against India

The opener is batting without problems but it his overall mobility that remains an issue after the groin injury

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Naseem Shah and Yasir Shah keep Pakistan in the game after Williamson's 23rd ton

At lunch, New Zealand were 301 for 5 with Watling and Santner at the crease

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Live report - Australia vs India, 2nd Test, Melbourne, 2nd day

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Wiaan Mulder rues 'a few freebies' as Sri Lanka fly out of the blocks at Centurion

Seamer backs bowlers to improve after chastening opening day against Sri Lanka

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Dhananjaya de Silva doubtful for rest of series after retiring hurt

Allrounder left the field after soft-tissue injury and could miss two-three weeks

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Dinesh Chandimal credits Hashim Amla after banishing South Africa demons

Batsman averaged 14 in Sri Lanka's 2016-17 tour and was left out for 2018-19 series

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Daniel Hughes' 96 trumps Glenn Maxwell, Nicholas Pooran knocks in thriller

The final over of the chase included ample drama, as the Sixers got home with a ball to spare

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Brisbane Heat vs Hobart Hurricanes, BBL 2020-21, Fantasy Pick, team predictions

Fantasy suggestions for Match No. 16 of BBL 2020-21

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Shaheen Afridi '100% frustrated' by Pakistan's missed chances

"It's disappointing when you drop catches, and we didn't take the review on Williamson"

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Thunder youngsters Davies and Sangha shine as Renegades lose by 129 runs

The Thunder put on the highest team total of BBL 10 while the Renegades were all out for a sub-100 score for the second time in three games

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'Felt a little bit like my 100th Test' - Ross Taylor becomes New Zealand's most-capped international

The veteran batsman walked in at 13 for 2 against Pakistan and scored a crucial 70

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Shadab Khan, Imam-ul-Haq ruled out of New Zealand tour

Shadab Khan will also miss the upcoming home series against South Africa in January-February

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Bumrah: 'Unfortunate' that neutral umpires can't travel for Tests

Bumrah was asked about neutral umpires in the wake of the Tim Paine run-out call

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Marnus Labuschagne laments 'innocuous dismissals' of set batsmen

"We've certainly showed last game no matter how many you have you're in the game"

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Chris Lynn out for next six matches with hamstring strain

Brisbane Heat captain will target a return on January 14 against Melbourne Renegades

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Wanindu Hasaranga, Lutho Sipamla make Test debuts as Sri Lanka bat first at Centurion

Sri Lanka won 2-0 on last Test tour of South Africa but face stiff test on Highveld

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As it happened: Australia vs India, 2nd Test, Melbourne, 1st day

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South Africa to 'raise our fists' in support of BLM at start of Boxing Day Test

The team had not taken a knee, or made any other gesture, when they returned to international cricket last month

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Alvin Kamara Runs for Six Touchdowns Against Vikings


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Aaron Summers set to be first Australian to play Pakistan domestic cricket

Fast bowler will play for Southern Punjab in the 2021 One-Day Cup, which begins on January 8

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The Warriors’ Championship Glow Is Gone. And Yet …


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Duke Women’s Basketball Ends Season Early Because of Virus Concerns


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Live report - Australia vs India, 2nd Test, Melbourne, 1st day

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Pakistan bowl, New Zealand pick Mitchell Santner ahead of Daryl Mitchell

Pakistan have gone in with four quicks and the legspinner Yasir Shah

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K.C. Jones, Celtics Standout as Player and Coach, Dies at 88


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Robin Jackman, former England seamer and broadcaster, dies aged 75

Bowler played four Tests for England in 1981-82, before moving into TV commentary

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Where and when to watch Australia vs India 2nd Test Day 1 live match at 5:00 AM IST on December 26, 2020

How, where and when to watch Australia vs India 2nd Test live match at 5.00 AM IST on December 26, 2020

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John Edrich, the former England opener, dies aged 83

Edrich played 77 Tests between 1963 and 1976, most often as a fearless left-handed opener

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At French Resorts, Skiing Has Become an Uphill Sport


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Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars, BBL 2020-21, Fantasy Pick, team predictions

Fantasy suggestions for the 15th game in BBL 2020-21

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Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Renegades, BBL 2020-21, Fantasy Pick, team predictions

Fantasy suggestions for Match No. 14 of the 2020-21 Big Bash League

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An N.B.A. Christmas Gift: LeBron, Steph and Luka in Action


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Rahane on bouncing back from 36 all out: 'We have got to back our basics, back our plans'

Rahane says he had a conversation with Kohli after running him out in Adelaide

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Australia eye unassailable lead against unsettled India

Without Kohli, an unsettled opening pair, and a stand-in captain, India are now comparable to the 2018-19 Australian team

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Gill and Siraj to debut in Boxing Day Test against Australia

Coming back into the side were allrounder Ravindra Jadeja and wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant

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Australia vs India, 2nd Test, Fantasy Pick, team predictions

Fantasy suggestions for the second Test between Australia and India

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Pakistan look to Abbas and company to trouble New Zealand

If the batting can back up the bowling, the visitors can make this a fabulously exciting series

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Wade and Green look to leave stamp on series as Warner return looms

Wade will be after a strong display either to hang on to his opener's spot or return to the middle-order berth currently occupied by Green

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BLM: SA players to make anti-racism gesture during Boxing Day Test

"We've had a lot of discussions about this and the guys have come up with a meaningful gesture," says Boucher

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Armed with a stronger seam attack, Sri Lanka look to beat the odds again

On their last tour to SA, they became the first Asian side to win a Test series in the country

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Should South Africa go short at SL's batsmen? Nortje isn't sure

With Ngidi and Stuurman nursing niggles, Nortje could have a big role to play with the new ball

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The Olympics Were Postponed. The U.S. Marathon Champion Got Pregnant.


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The 2020 Baseball Trivia Extravaganza


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Chetan Sharma, Abey Kuruvilla, Debasis Mohanty appointed to India's selection panel

The trio join Sunil Joshi and Harvinder Singh in the five-man panel, with Sharma set to be chairman

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Karunaratne on matching South Africa's seam bowling - "We're about equal if you look at pace"

Captain acknowledges pressure of switching formats and conditions for his squad, and of no cricket for himself

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Ranji Trophy not yet ruled out, Ganguly keen

Board to seek views of states during SMA on conducting further domestic tournaments

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Mujeeb Ur Rahman returns to Middlesex for 2021 T20 Blast

Afghanistan spinner re-signs after helping Middlesex to quarter-finals in 2019

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BCCI approves 10-team IPL from 2022 at AGM in Ahmedabad

The decision was ratified by the BCCI's general body comprising the state associations

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Agarkar, Mongia and Kuruvilla in the fray as process to fill vacant India selectors' spots begins

There are three spots to be filled in the five-man committee that currently includes Sunil Joshi and Harvinder Singh

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Kane Williamson's wishlist - Christmas at home and Boxing day fanfare

Work usually takes the New Zealand captain away from his family during the holidays, but this time it's all different

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Petr Cech Is in His Comfort Zone: In the Middle of Everything


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N.F.L. Week 16 Predictions: Our Picks Against the Spread


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Sydney holds onto third Test as Cricket Australia plays waiting game

Cricket Australia gives New South Wales more time to handle its unfolding covid-19 outbreak

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Cummins, Paine's 'huge shift' in understanding racism

Australia's Test captain, vice-captain on how BLM has opened up their world around sensitive issues

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N.B.A. Postpones Rockets Game, an Early Test of Its Virus Rules


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Chinese Swimmer’s Doping Ban Is Lifted After Accusation of Racism


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Amar’e Stoudemire Is a Coach Now. But Don’t Call Him That.


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England players exempt from quarantine, in spite of South Africa Covid mutation

ECB respond to latest government advice after update from health secretary

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Nets and Clippers Open N.B.A. Season With Big Wins


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Strikers survive Jimmy Peirson blitz in cliffhanger to snare two-run win

Stand-in captain Peirson's quickfire 69 was in vain as Strikers defended 17 off the last two overs

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Players' commercial rights - FICA begins legal proceedings against ICC as impasse continues

ICC "haven't been interested in working with us on a fair outcome," says players' body chief executive

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Ten-team IPL from 2022?

The BCCI is expected to take a final call during its annual general meeting on Thursday

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Tim Southee, Tim Seifert achieve career-best T20I rankings after series win over Pakistan

From the losing side, Mohammad Hafeez, Mohammad Rizwan and Shaheen Afridi make gains

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European Soccer Learns a New Virtue: Patience


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In 30 Years, Little Progress for U.S. Sports Leagues on Leadership Diversity


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Shadab Khan out of first New Zealand Test with thigh injury

He will have scans in Tauranga on Thursday

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8 Fearless N.B.A. Season Predictions


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Nathan Lyon has 'a couple more things up our sleeve' to test Cheteshwar Pujara

"It's one of India's tactics to come at me, which is totally fine, I'm pretty used to having guys come after me"

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Bishan Singh Bedi to DDCA: Remove my name from Kotla stand, cancel my membership

Email to association president comes after decision to install statue of ex-president Arun Jaitley

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Dual Sydney Tests among CA's contingency scenarios

There's now a possibility the Gabba may not host any Test this series

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David Warner ruled out of Boxing Day Test

The opener has not recovered from injury but also can't enter Australia's biosecure hub alongside Sean Abbott

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Kevin Greene, Master of Sacking the Quarterback, Dies at 58


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N.B.A. Live Updates: Warriors vs. Nets


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One Month Behind, DePaul Starts Its Men’s Basketball Season


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The Fall of the House of Belichick


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Lockdown Kept Lonely Fans at Home. So Their Teams Went to Them.


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Beuran Hendricks, Keegan Petersen withdrawn from South Africa Test squad

Neither player entered tour bubble ahead of Sri Lanka series after two Covid positives detected

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Misbah-ul-Haq 'hopeful' Babar Azam will be fit for Christchurch Test

"He started gripping the bat today and practicing with a tennis ball"

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