Tennis Coming Back Slowly With Exhibition Matches


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Ramnaresh Sarwan hits back at Chris Gayle for 'scandalous' allegations

Sarwan has "categorically" denied he had any role to play Gayle being released by the Tallawahs

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Will New N.C.A.A. Rules Really Keep Agents and Boosters at Bay?


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Ross Taylor wins the Sir Richard Hadlee Medal for third time

Taylor hit 1389 runs across the three formats and became New Zealand's leading Test run-scorer

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Andy Dalton Joins Crowded N.F.L. Free Agent Pool


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Don't scrap ODI Super League, pleads Netherlands coach

Ryan Campbell fears being left "out in the cold" for the next four years

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Destiny calling - but is it for Imran Khan or Martin Crowe?

Whoever wins this semi-final will carry with them an unshakeable belief that this year, it's meant to be

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Former Bengal captain Chuni Goswami dies aged 82

He was among the rare sportsmen who played both cricket and football at the highest levels

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Where now for the Hundred following ECB postponement?

Player contracts, Kolpak status and long-term strategy on the table

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Hundred launch postponed until 2021

Year-long delay confirmed at ECB board meeting on Wednesday

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Cricket calls should wait for football return - Healy

Queensland board director Ian Healy said the NRL and AFL could show the way for cricket to resume

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As Premier League Weighs Saudi Bid for Newcastle, It Criticized Kingdom


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Closed-door cricket 'felt like warm-up game' - Ross Taylor

But he says players will adjust and give it their all and Kane Williamson agrees

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England 'cap' Colonel Tom Moore on 100th birthday and invite him to address team

World War 2 veteran to be invited into dressing room when England next play a Test

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George Bailey's influence evident in Australia's selection revolution

Players who have been dropped have more chance to question the decision-makers

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Tahlia McGrath 'has the attributes' to cover for Ellyse Perry

Allrounder's leadership potential also endorsed by national selector Shawn Flegler

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Maggie Haney, Elite Gymnastics Coach, Is Suspended for 8 Years


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Tahlia McGrath handed Australia contract; Nicole Bolton, Elyse Villani left out

Tayla Vlaeminck and Annabel Sutherland are also among the 15 names

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Usman Khawaja and Marcus Stoinis lose Cricket Australia contracts

Ashton Agar, Joe Burns and Mitchell Marsh among those included in the list

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Kane Williamson and Sophie Devine among New Zealand limited-overs winners

Suzie Bates and Ross Taylor also picked up awards for white-ball cricket

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Jameis Winston’s Next Act: Where Else but New Orleans?


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Jamaica Tallawahs 'weirdest' team I've ever played with - Andre Russell

Allrounder says CPL 2020 will be his last season with the franchise

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Public health crisis needs to get 'drastically better' before England play - Moeen Ali

"Very difficult" to feel motivated behind closed doors, says allrounder

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L.P.G.A. Shifts Schedule Once Again


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Scott Perry Keeps Knicks General Manager Job for One More Year


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With Pro Sports Paused, a Women’s Hockey League Expands


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Nothing Can Keep Real Madrid’s Thibaut Courtois Away From the N.B.A.


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France’s Prime Minister Shut Down Soccer. That Surprised Teams Restarting.


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Corruptor involved in Shakib Al Hasan case banned for two years

India-based Deepak Agarwal admits to "tampering" ACU probe

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N.C.A.A. Outlines Plan to Let Athletes Make Endorsement Deals


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India 'lucky' to get points without playing any matches - Bismah Maroof

Maroof criticised the ICC for splitting points for a bilateral series that India failed to obtain government permission for

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Dubai becomes latest overseas venue to offer ECB its facilities

Dubai Sports City would "definitely be keen" to stage fixtures, whether internationals or county games

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Hundred postponement 'makes more sense' than low-key launch - Moeen Ali

ECB board meet on Wednesday to discuss tournament

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An Ironman Sale Is Pending Amid Coronavirus. Can Its Racing Mojo Endure?


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Ellyse Perry re-signs with Sydney Sixers for two more seasons

Though the Australia allrounder lives in Melbourne, she will continue to play the NSW-based T20 team

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Cricket Australia chief stands by pay cuts, apologises to staff for poor communication

Questions from employees are believed to have been about the way the stand downs were handled

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Australia 2020-21 central contracts: who comes in and who goes out?

Marnus Labuschagne is all set to get in, but some other decisions might not be so straightforward

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How Jos Buttler inspired Ben Stokes to get 'bigger and better'

England allrounder explains how adding meaning to every net session made him better

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J Arunkumar appointed USA men's head coach

The former Karnataka captain, who had applied for the role in February, replaces interim coach James Pamment

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Some Sports May Have to Skip This Year, Fauci Says


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Tim Southee and Tom Latham take first-class honours at NZC awards

Devon Conway took the men's domestic title for the second year running

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Argentina and France Scrap Soccer Seasons


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Cooperstown: Wait Till Next Year?


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Summer Olympics in 2021? ‘Exceedingly Difficult’ Without a Coronavirus Vaccine


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Chris Wood reveals 11-year battle with gambling addiction

Hampshire seamer sought help through the Sporting Chance charity

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You are a snake, deceitful - Chris Gayle blames Ramnaresh Sarwan for Jamaica Tallawahs ouster

Also lashes out at Jamaica franchise for "playing a game" with him

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The Coronavirus Swell: Surf’s Up. Stay at Home.


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Scotland willing to host New Zealand and Australia behind closed doors

Cricket Scotland will wait on guidance from boards, government before making any decisions

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ECB should seek private capital to prop up Hundred, says report

Selling equity stakes to investors could lessen the financial hit from coronavirus lockdown

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Mekhi Becton, the Jets’ Top Draft Pick, ‘Moves People Like Furniture’


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Cricket Australia to open books to states, announce contracts

Tensions have been high in recent days amid major cost-cutting by the board

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European Soccer Tries to Find a Way Back, or a Way Out


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Ian Smith honoured by NZC for 'outstanding services to cricket'

Gets the Bert Sutcliffe Medal on the first day of NZC's virtual awards ceremony for 2019-20

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Leandro Barbosa’s Family Grew During the Pandemic


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Umar Akmal given harsh penalty because of lack of remorse

"He did admit the questionable incidents yet was offering frivolous justifications for non-reporting"

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Harland Svare, 89, Giants Linebacker and Young Head Coach, Dies


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Will Returning Players Be Out of Shape? Soccer May Need More Subs


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Running Backs, Drafted Late, Are Still Coveted in the N.F.L.


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PCB hands Umar Akmal three-year ban from all cricket

Penalty after the batsman pleaded guilty to not reporting corrupt approaches

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R Ashwin, Keshav Maharaj, Nicholas Pooran's Yorkshire contracts terminated

Overseas trio become latest players to have county contracts cancelled

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Saliva or artificial substance? Five former quicks have their say

Holding, Waqar, Nehra, Donald and Mahmood debate pros and cons

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How I Found Common Ground With My Immigrant Dad on a Clay Court


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Domestic-only WBBL could showcase Australia's depth - Mooney

It remains uncertain whether players from overseas will be able to travel to Australia by October

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Dennis Rodman’s College Coach Recalls Recruiting Him Over H-O-R-S-E


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Kevin Roberts 'stumbled' explaining Cricket Australia's financial battle - Malcolm Speed

The former CA CEO believes the current man in charge faces a critical two or three weeks

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I'm fighting my own benchmarks - R Ashwin

India's No. 1 offspinner talks to Manjrekar on his form abroad, injuries and more

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Patriots Draft Kicker With Tattoo of a Militia Group


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The N.F.L. Draft Pics You Haven’t Seen


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Giants Draft Pick Andrew Thomas is ‘Everything You Want in a Left Tackle’


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High School Sports Pushed Out of Bounds By the Pandemic


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Katie Ledecky Is Swimming, and Studying


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Tim Duncan to Springfield? Take It to the Bank


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Could a Merger of Men’s and Women’s Tennis Come Out of This Hiatus?


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Five key issues for the ECB in face of Covid-19 disruption

From women's cricket to venue bio-security and the Hundred, there is plenty for the board to grapple with

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The N.F.L. Draft Adds More Stars to the Cool Kids’ Conference


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Sana Mir retires from international cricket

Mir, who made her debut in 2005, took 151 wickets in 120 ODIs and 89 wickets in 106 T20Is

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Former Australia allrounder Graeme Watson dies at 75

He played five Tests for Australia in an injury-plagued career

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U.F.C. Says Its Fights Are Back On, Next Month in Florida


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N.F.L. Drafting Players, but Will They Play in the Fall?


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Newcastle, Saudi Arabia and the Power of Words


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UK government hands ECB lead on viability of 'bio-secure' sport

England will play at as few grounds as possible if cricket goes behind closed doors, says ECB CEO

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Sublime Tendulkar repeats miracle as India triumphant in Sharjah

Just two days on from hi 143 amid swirling stands, he smashed 134 in the final - on his 25th birthday

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Saleem Malik 'wants to serve' again but PCB averse

ESPNcricinfo understands there are still inquiries pending against Malik beyond allegations of match-fixing in 2000

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MS Dhoni 'doesn't want to' play for India, hints Harbhajan Singh

The offspinner speaks to Rohit Sharma on Dhoni's future and India's 2019 World Cup exit

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Case for the Hundred 'much greater' due to Covid-19 - Tom Harrison

ECB chief executive insists pandemic heightens the need to grow game

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Finishing season in Abu Dhabi 'has to be considered' - Surrey chairman

Richard Thompson says ECB and counties will have to be "creative" in staging fixtures

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No English cricket before July, Hundred decision delayed

West Indies Tests postponed, decision on new tournament expected next week

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A Stripped-Down N.F.L. Draft Turns Out to Be Pretty Special


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India tour of Australia travel exemptions to be considered

Governments in Australia and abroad have asserted the importance of finding ways for sport to return

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2020 N.F.L. Draft: What We Learned


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Cricket to consider legalised ball tampering in wake of coronavirus

There are concerns about using saliva when cricket resumes due to the risks posed by Covid-19

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Giants and Jets Take Offensive Tackles Early in the N.F.L. Draft


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He’s Got Fries, Beer and Video Chat. Tell Us How You’re Watching the N.F.L. Draft


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N.F.L. Draft 2020: Live Updates


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Abu Dhabi to offer ECB use of facilities in order to extend English season

Sheikh Zayed Stadium could host international games, Vitality Blast or County Championship from October onwards

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World Chess Moves Online. But Check, Don’t Cheat, Mate.


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BCCI suggests deferring World Test Championship

Men's T20 World Cup remains on course for now, but ICC members agree to review situation regularly

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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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Spain Plans to Play Soccer Again … Very Carefully


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Playing cricket in empty stadiums will be 'strange' - Imam-ul-Haq

The Pakistan opener believes the charm of cricket exists because of fans at venues

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Essex defer Peter Siddle's contract to 2021

No decision reached on Adam Zampa and Moises Henriques' deals for T20 Blast

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Was conflicted about leaving unwell Marizanne Kapp out in T20 World Cup semi-final - Dane van Niekerk

Kapp, van Niekerk's wife, has since recovered but recognised her illness could be down to her vegetarian diet

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List of all the cricket series affected by coronavirus: full coverage

From saying no to handshakes, to playing matches in empty stadiums, and eventually calling off almost every tour

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When N.F.L. Draft Day Signals the End of a 22-Year Love Affair


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NZC staff protected but CA keeps players, staff waiting

NZC staff are on four-day working weeks while a scheduled board-to-board meeting between ACA and CA on Friday was called off

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RetroPreview - Tendulkar v Australia, one last time (this April)

On his 25th birthday, can Tendulkar end Australia's unbeaten run and take India to glory?

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Peter Handscomb left frustrated with Middlesex contract 'on hold'

Australian batsman was due to captain his new county in first-class and one-day cricket

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N.F.L. Draft 2020: Joe Burrow Goes First … Then What?


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FAQ - What is happening at Cricket Australia?

What are CA's numbers, how much is being saved and will there be another pay dispute?

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Woods and Mickelson Set for a Charity Match With Brady and Manning


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Giants and Jets Scream for Help With Early N.F.L. Draft Picks


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Red Sox’s Alex Cora Suspended Through 2020 in Sign-Stealing Scandal


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Notre Dame Coach Muffet McGraw Retiring After 33 Seasons, 2 Titles


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