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De Silva ton sets Pakistan monumental task in second Test

Dhananjaya de Silva hit a towering century as hosts Sri Lanka handed Pakistan a mammoth victory target of 508 in the second Test on Wednesday.

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Titmus, McKeon lead power-packed Australia at Commonwealth Games

Olympic champions Ariarne Titmus and Emma McKeon return to the pool at the Commonwealth Games with a gold rush and world records on their minds, heading an Australia swimming squad boasting "insane depth".

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Sri Lanka declare on 360-8, set Pakistan 508 to win second Test

Dhananjaya de Silva completed a century before Sri Lanka declared their second innings on 360-8 to hand Pakistan a mammoth victory target of 508 in the second Test on Wednesday.

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Injured Indian javelin star Chopra 'hurt' at missing Games

India's Olympic javelin champion Neeraj Chopra said that he was "hurt" at not being able to defend his Commonwealth Games title after pulling out with injury.

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De Silva, Karunaratne stretch Sri Lanka lead over Pakistan

Dhananjaya de Silva and skipper Dimuth Karunaratne, who batted through pain from a back injury, hit half-centuries to help Sri Lanka stretch their second-innings lead to 444 in the second Test on Wednesday.

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New Japan police raids over Tokyo Olympics claims: reports

Japanese police carried out new raids on Wednesday over allegations a 2020 Tokyo Olympics board member received money from a sponsor he signed a consulting contract with, local media reported.

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NZ super coach has Rugby World Cup ambitions - with or without All Blacks

New Zealand super coach Scott Robertson has revealed that he wants to win the Rugby World Cup -- with or without the All Blacks.

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Real held by America in US friendly

Karim Benzema and Eden Hazard were on target as Spanish giants Real Madrid were held to a 2-2 draw by Mexican side Club America in their pre-season friendly on Tuesday.

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Five things 'dented' All Blacks must fix in South Africa

The All Blacks are in South Africa preparing to face the world champions, with New Zealand's head coach Ian Foster under intense pressure to end their dire run of form after four defeats in their last five matches.

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Juventus, Barcelona draw 2-2 in US friendly

Ousmane Dembele and Moise Kean scored two goals apiece as Barcelona and Juventus fought to an entertaining 2-2 draw in their US pre-season friendly in Dallas on Tuesday.

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Commonwealth Games defy doomsayers to remain afloat

The Commonwealth Games are sometimes seen as a quirky relic in the modern sporting calender but former International Olympic Committee (IOC) marketing chief Michael Payne says they have consistently defied the doomsayers.

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England's women leave a lasting legacy on road to Euro 2022 final

England will play a final of the European Championships on home soil at Wembley for the second time in little over a year, but the success of the country's women has the opportunity to leave a lasting legacy.

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West Ham seal deal for Italy striker Scamacca

West Ham announced the signing of Italy striker Gianluca Scamacca on Tuesday from Sassuolo on a five-year deal.

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England thrash Sweden to reach women's Euro 2022 final

England will have the chance to win a first ever major women's tournament in front of a sold-out Wembley this weekend after beating Sweden 4-0 in Sheffield on Tuesday to reach the Euro 2022 final.

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Suarez says has preliminary agreement to rejoin Nacional

Former Barcelona and Liverpool star Luis Suarez announced on Tuesday he has reached "a preliminary agreement" to return to his first club Nacional for three months ahead of the World Cup in Qatar.

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Stenson set for LIV debut as Trump course hosts event

Sacked European Ryder Cup captain Henrik Stenson makes his LIV Golf debut on Friday as Donald Trump's Bedminster course hosts the second US event of the rebel Saudi-backed circuit against a backdrop of protests.

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No French inferiority complex against Germany for Euro semi-final

French defender Wendie Renard believes there is no reason for her side to have an inferiority complex when they face eight-time winners Germany in Wednesday's Euro 2022 semi-final.

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PSG confirm Mukiele arrival from RB Leipzig

Paris Saint-Germain confirmed on Tuesday the signing of France defender Nordi Mukiele from RB Leipzig on a five-year deal.

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Dybala vows to give 'his maximum' after joining Roma

Argentina forward Paulo Dybala said on Tuesday he hoped to use his experience to help Roma's youthful squad, in his first press conference since signing a three-year contract.

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Ludwig wins stage 3 of women's Tour de France, Vos stays in yellow

Danish rider Cecilie Uttrup Ludwig outmuscled Marianne Vos to win stage three of the women's Tour de France on Tuesday but the veteran Dutch rider held on to the yellow jersey.

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Germany lose Buhl to Covid ahead of France semi-final

Klara Buhl has been ruled out of Germany's Euro 2022 semi-final against France after testing positive for coronavirus on Tuesday.

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Former US women's goalie Solo convicted of driving impaired: reports

Former US women's goalkeeper Hope Solo has pleaded guilty to driving while impaired, according to media reports, and says she is "slowly coming back" after undergoing alcohol treatment.

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Nigerians bask in Amusan's record-breaking athletic glory

Nigerians, including three presidential candidates, basked in the glory of the country's first world athletics gold medal, welcoming a respite from bad news about economic hardships and deepening insecurity.

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Karunaratne, De Silva take Sri Lanka's lead past 300 in Pakistan Test

Skipper Dimuth Karunaratne battled through back pain to extend Sri Lanka's second-innings lead to 323 after key strikes by Pakistan's bowlers in the second Test on Tuesday.

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Ronaldo arrives at Man Utd training ground for talks on future

Cristiano Ronaldo arrived back at Manchester United's training ground on Tuesday ahead of talks with new manager Erik ten Hag over his Old Trafford future.

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Garcia to 'hold off' on quitting DP World Tour to keep alive Ryder Cup hopes

Sergio Garcia, who plays on the rebel LIV Golf circuit, says he is going to "hold off" on quitting the European-based DP World Tour as he assesses his Ryder Cup future.

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Pakistan hurt Sri Lanka with key wickets in second Test

Pakistan's bowlers hurt Sri Lanka with key strikes including the wicket of Angelo Mathews in his 100th Test as the tourists tried to wrestle back the initiative on day three of the second Test on Tuesday.

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Olympic javelin champion Chopra out of Commonwealth Games

India's Olympic javelin champion Neeraj Chopra has been ruled out of the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham with injury, sports authorities said on Tuesday.

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Ramesh bags five as Sri Lanka bowl out Pakistan for 231

Sri Lanka extended their lead to 169 after spinner Ramesh Mendis took five wickets to help bowl out Pakistan for 231 on day three of the second Test on Tuesday.

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Injury sidelines All Blacks prop Tu'ungafasi for Tests in South Africa

All Blacks prop Ofa Tu'ungafasi has withdrawn from the team's Rugby Championship matches in South Africa because of a neck injury, New Zealand head coach Ian Foster confirmed Tuesday.

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'No panic' as 'dented' All Blacks prepare to face Springboks

All Blacks head coach Ian Foster insisted Tuesday there is no panic in their ranks before facing South Africa away, even with New Zealand's pride dented by their home series defeat to Ireland.

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Popp explodes for Germany after ending Euro woe

Alexandra Popp seem destined never to play at a European Championship due to injury, but the veteran striker is now leading Germany's charge back to the top of the women's game at Euro 2022.

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