Newlands fallout has improved behaviour in Australian cricket - Tim Paine

Australia's Test captain says the incidents involving Pattinson and Stoinis last summer were exceptions proving the new rule

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N.F.L. Plays on Twitter and Brackets for Everything


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ECB announces £61 million support package to confront 'biggest challenge in our history'

Chief executive Tom Harrison admits 2020 season is "massively under threat"

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Coronavirus Presents an Existential Threat to Some Pro Tennis Events


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Cricket South Africa to advertise for selection convener, national coaches

Graeme Smith says six weeks preparation needed if men's tours to Sri Lanka and West Indies are to go ahead

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'I think we will have some form of IPL this year' - Rajasthan Royals owner

Manoj Badale was open to the idea of a shortened tournament with even just the India players participating

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FIFA Plans Huge New Emergency Fund


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FIFA Plans Huge New Emergency Fund


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"India's domestic structure five years behind Australia, England" - Harmanpreet Kaur

She also stressed the need for India to unearth two or three pace bowlers for better balance

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'Consider this break a chance to reinvigorate yourself' - Misbah-ul-Haq to Pakistan's players

Pakistan's coach and chief selector talks about life in the time of the coronavirus pandemic

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Misbah hopes to leverage Shadab's batting ability

Pakistan's head coach also looking to widen the net in search of ideal Nos. 5 and 6

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Time up for smartwatches as ECB tighten anti-corruption regulations

Players had been permitted to wear smartwatches in certain games before this season

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ICC clears Devon Conway to play for New Zealand

The South Africa-born batsman, who has enjoyed a prolific run for Wellington, will become eligible on August 28

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Australia stars prepared for pay cuts, says Tim Paine

On Australia's tour of Bangladesh, he says 'you don't have to be Einstein to realise it's probably unlikely to go ahead'

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N.C.A.A. Allows Extra Year of Eligibility for Athletes in Curtailed Spring Sports


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Coronavirus Pandemic Hobbles World Antidoping Efforts


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A Triple Crown Hopeful Emerges and Athlete Workouts Get a J. Lo Cameo


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Joe Root expects 'discussion' on pay cuts as coronavirus uncertainty rules

England's Test captain prepared for possibility summer could be drastically hit

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Hundred ticket sale delayed due to coronavirus concern

Would be "wholly inappropriate" to promote sales during crisis, says managing director

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PCA seeks collective solutions as players face prospect of pay cuts

ECB will put proposals to players' trade union this week

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David Hodgkiss, Lancashire chairman, dies after contracting coronavirus

Tributes to Old Trafford chairman who dies at the age of 71

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Summer Olympics in Tokyo to Start on July 23, 2021


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Online, Virtual Games Escape the New Reality


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Sacred Heart Is No Hockey School. $60 Million Could Change That.


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Teams divided on PSL 2020 as PCB mulls tournament's fate

If the pandemic settles down in a few months' time, the knockouts could take place in November

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Cricket Australia contracts delayed by coronavirus planning

Contingency planning to prepare for the possibility of a severely affected home summer also affecting state and BBL contracts

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How Skiing Through a Pandemic Can Create a Community Crisis


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Alastair Cook would prefer no County Championship to a less 'meaningful' shortened season

Essex's chief executive suggests a regional competition instead of a full Championship season

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James L. Dolan, the Knicks Owner, Tests Positive for the Coronavirus


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Tokyo Olympics Organizers Considering July 2021 for Opening Ceremony


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They Celebrated Basketball and a Birthday. Then Came Coronavirus.


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Coronavirus outbreak: Heather Knight signs up for NHS volunteer scheme



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'Andre Russell now is our Chris Gayle, our Brian Lara' - Dwayne Bravo

'We have to get the cricketing world to respect West Indies cricket again,' says veteran allrounder

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Sabrina Ionescu’s Big Moment Wasn’t the One She Expected


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Space constraints could hamper Indian players' training - John Gloster

The Rajasthan Royals physio urges players to focus on mental training to overcome challenges of COVID-19 lockdown

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M.L.B. and Players’ Union Lay Out Framework to Navigate Suspended Season


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Clubs Sell Community. Now Is the Time to Pay It Back.


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Jimmy Wynn, ‘Toy Cannon’ Known for His Home Runs, Dies at 78


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Future Players Take a Big Hit as M.L.B. Navigates a Crisis


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No Swimming Pools? No Sports to Announce? No Problem.


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Forced break a 'welcome rest' for India players - Ravi Shastri

He says when the second ODI against South Africa was called off, players knew a lockdown was imminent

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Pakistan players free to take part in four T20 leagues a year

PCB chief executive Wasim Khan is confident their new policy will be right for all stakeholders involved

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How the N.F.L. Draft Process Works From Home


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The I.O.C. Let an Olympic Boxing Qualifier Happen Despite Virus Warnings


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New Leicestershire chief executive Sean Jarvis joins from Huddersfield Town

New CEO joins following a difficult year for the club both on and off the pitch

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Dane Piedt ends South Africa career to chase American dream

Offspinner, who played nine Tests for South Africa, has signed up for new 'minor league' T20 competition

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Gene Luen Yang Discovers the Art of Basketball


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Coronavirus outbreak: County cricket latest

We keep track of how counties are dealing with delays to the start of the English season

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Moises Henriques and Nic Maddinson named joint Sheffield Shield players of the season

Henriques was the second-highest run-getter for his side, while Maddinson was the tournament's top run-getter

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Coronavirus: Adelaide Strikers chief among 23 SACA job losses

"We'll plan for next year's cricket season with the hope that we can all return to normality as soon as possible," the SACA president said

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With No Basketball Tournament, N.C.A.A Slashes Payments to Universities


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Curly Neal, Globetrotters’ Dazzling Dribbler, Dies at 77


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Stephen Curry Hosts Coronavirus Discussion on Instagram Live


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Work Out With Venus Williams. Then Debate Stefon Diggs.


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FIFA Races Toward a Plan to Help Soccer Clubs Survive Shutdown


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Coronavirus Protective Masks to Be Made From M.L.B. Uniform Material


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Ollie Rayner confirms retirement after Middlesex release

Offspinner took 51 wickets in title-winning 2016 season but fell down Middlesex pecking order

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Baseball Season Opens With a Dash of Imagination


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Iain O'Brien launches fundraising appeal in bid to be reunited with family

Retired seamer stuck in New Zealand as airlines cancel flights due to COVID-19 pandemic

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Coronavirus: Bangladesh players fear salary loss amid uncertainty

A large section of professional cricketers, who are not on BCB's contracts list, bank on the DPL for their income

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Lauren Winfield, Amy Jones stuck in Australia due to coronavirus pandemic

Winfield wants the ECB to focus on ODIs alongside The Hundred when the game can be played again

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Jos Buttler and Ben Stokes training with mid-April IPL start in mind

Both players are aware, however, that the coronavirus pandemic may further delay the tournament

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W.N.B.A. Will Hold ‘Virtual’ Draft in April


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Why the U.S. Lagged Behind in the Drive to Postpone the Summer Olympics


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It’s Opening Day. Baseball Is Closed.


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It’s Opening Day. Baseball Is Closed.


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'Have to keep an eye' on players and staff living alone - Justin Langer

Those living alone during long periods of isolation will have their mental health closely watched by CA

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'Cannot wait forever' - Mithali Raj wants women's IPL from 2021

She says initially the tournament could be started on a smaller scale with five to six foreign players instead of four

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How the Yankees’ Minor Leaguers Spent 2 Weeks in Quarantine


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Can It Still Be ‘Euro 2020’ in 2021? Sponsors Hope So


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Wasim Akram magic wins it for Imran Khan's cornered tigers

Pakistan hold nerve to defend 249 in gripping final and become champions of the world

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On the Schedule: Chess, Horse Racing and Children Lifting


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The Coronavirus and the Postponement of the Olympics, Explained


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The Coronavirus and the Postponement of the Olympics, Explained


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Chandrakant Pandit moves from Vidarbha to MP as head coach

"I was very happy with Vidarbha but it's time for a new challenge," says decorated domestic coach

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A Year of ‘What If’ for the N.B.A.


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South Africa faces shorter domestic season as CSA looks to cut costs



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Deciding to Postpone the Olympics Was Tough. Actually Moving Them May Be Tougher


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N.F.L. Labor Deal Trades Pension Gains for Disability Payment Hit


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A New Rams Logo Draws Digital Boos From Fans


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Clippers Owner Agrees to Buy the Forum in a Deal With M.S.G.


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Mets’ Noah Syndergaard Will Have Tommy John Surgery


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Carolina Releases Cam Newton, Completes Housecleaning


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All Alone, Belarus Plays On


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Olympians Have Another Year to Prepare for Tokyo. It’s a Blessing and a Curse.


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Mr. Consistency Leaves New England. No, Not Tom Brady


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Lions and Dolphins crowned domestic champions on Graeme Smith's recommendation

Western Province and North West were declared the women's T20 and 50-over champions

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I.O.C. and Japan Agree to Postpone Tokyo Olympics


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