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Leylah Fernandez Rides Family Support into US Open

Leylah Fernandez, the 21-year-old Canadian tennis star, is gearing up for the US Open with renewed confidence and the unwavering support of her family. After a solid run on North American hard-courts, Fernandez is determined to make a deep run at the year's final major. Fernandez's

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Coco Gauff Remains Composed Amidst US Open Title Defense

Coco Gauff, the reigning US Open champion, has maintained her composure despite the heightened expectations surrounding her title defense. At her 2024 US Open Media Day press conference, Gauff acknowledged that her life has remained largely unchanged since her Grand Slam triumph. Gauff attributes her ability to handle the pressure

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England on Cusp of Victory in First Test Against Sri Lanka

England is poised to secure a victory over a resilient Sri Lanka in the first Test at Old Trafford. At the end of the third day, Sri Lanka had fought back to 204-6 in their second innings, trailing by a mere 82 runs. Angelo Mathews (65) and Kamindu Mendis (56

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Ball Change Boosts England in First Test Against Sri Lanka

England's second Test summer has witnessed another ball change that has favored the hosts. During the first Test against Sri Lanka at Emirates Old Trafford, the umpires agreed to England's request to replace the worn-out Dukes ball after 41 overs of Sri Lanka's second

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Djokovic and the Young Guns: A Clash of Generations at the US Open

Men's tennis in 2024 has witnessed a captivating dichotomy: the rise of the young brigade and the enduring brilliance of Novak Djokovic. Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz have swept the first three Majors, while Djokovic, at 37, has secured the elusive Olympic singles gold. Djokovic's season

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Cox and Elgar Centuries Boost Essex in County Championship

Essex's batting prowess was on full display at the Utilita Bowl as Jordan Cox and Dean Elgar notched up centuries against Hampshire in the Vitality County Championship. Cox, who was overlooked by England for the First Rothesay Test against Sri Lanka, responded with a blistering 141 off 124

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Barnard's Five-for Gives Warwickshire Edge Over Somerset

Warwickshire's Ed Barnard starred with a five-wicket haul as they gained the upper hand against Somerset on day two of their Vitality County Championship clash at Edgbaston. Resuming on 277 for six, Warwickshire added 60 for four in ten overs, with Michael Burgess (69) and Jake Bethell (64)

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Middlesex Gain Upper Hand in County Championship Clash

Middlesex seized control of their Vitality County Championship clash against Northamptonshire on day two at Merchant Taylors' School, thanks to half-centuries from Sam Robson and Leus du Plooy. Robson, who boasts an impressive record at Northwood, ground out a crucial 58, while Du Plooy remained unbeaten on 66 as

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Bairstow and Luxton Star as Yorkshire Take Charge Against Sussex

Yorkshire seized control of their Vitality County Championship clash with Sussex after two days at Scarborough, thanks to a combative half-century from England's Jonny Bairstow and a career-best knock from Will Luxton. Bairstow, who had not scored a first-class fifty since last July, came to the crease with

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Sabalenka Finds Renewed Joy, Aims for US Open Glory

Aryna Sabalenka's 2024 season has been a rollercoaster of emotions, from triumph to heartache and injury. However, the Belarusian star has found renewed joy and is aiming to end the year on a high at the US Open. After winning the Australian Open in January, Sabalenka's

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West Indies Opt to Bowl First in T20I Opener Against South Africa

West Indies captain Rovman Powell elected to bowl first against South Africa in the opening T20I at the Brian Lara Academy. However, heavy rain delayed the start of play, postponing the debut of 18-year-old Kwena Maphaka, South Africa's youngest debutant since Victor Mpitsang in 1999. Maphaka's

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Bengaluru FC, Mohun Bagan Advance to Durand Cup Semifinals

Bengaluru FC and Mohun Bagan have secured their spots in the semifinals of the Durand Cup after thrilling victories in their respective quarterfinal matches. Mohun Bagan emerged victorious in a penalty shootout against Punjab FC, prevailing 6-5 after a 3-3 draw in regulation time. Punjab took an early lead through

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TNCA XI Sets Massive Target in Buchi Babu Tournament

On a deteriorating pitch at the Sri Ramakrishna College ground, Tamil Nadu Cricket Association (TNCA) XI set a formidable target of 353 runs for Haryana in the Buchi Babu tournament. TNCA XI's innings was anchored by B. Indrajith's unbeaten 75 runs, which included three boundaries and

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Rory Burns' Career-Best 227 Gives Surrey Commanding Lead Over Lancashire

Rory Burns' magnificent 227 propelled Surrey to a commanding position in their Vitality County Championship clash against Lancashire at the Kia Oval. The Surrey captain led from the front, anchoring a mammoth 444 for 9 declared on day two, giving his side a 236-run advantage. Burns' marathon innings

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Pakistan Assistant Coach Azhar Mahmood Denies Travel Expense Allegations, Threatens Legal Action

Assistant coach Azhar Mahmood has vehemently denied allegations that the families of players and coaching staff traveled with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) team at the board's expense. Mahmood has threatened legal action against those responsible for spreading these "false allegations." The allegations surfaced on social

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Charlesworth Century Leads Gloucestershire Fightback Against Leicestershire

Gloucestershire's Ben Charlesworth produced a magnificent century to lead a spirited fightback against Leicestershire on the second day of their Vitality County Championship Second Division clash at Bristol. Charlesworth, 23, notched his second first-class ton off 164 balls, adorned with 14 fours and three sixes, as Gloucestershire reached

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Derbyshire Dominate Glamorgan with Batting Masterclass

Derbyshire's batting prowess was on full display on day two of their Vitality County Championship Division Two clash against Glamorgan at Derby, as they amassed a formidable 429 runs in their first innings. Anuj Dal led the charge with a commanding 94, while Harry Came (84) and Wayne

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Peter Lundgren, Former Federer Coach, Passes Away at 59

Former Swedish tennis star Peter Lundgren, who played a pivotal role in the development of Roger Federer's career, has passed away at the age of 59. Lundgren was a prominent figure in the Swedish tennis scene of the 1980s, following in the footsteps of legendary player Bjorn Borg.

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Hubli Tigers Triumph in Thrilling Three-Super Over Maharaja T20 Trophy Tie

In a thrilling Maharaja T20 Trophy encounter at the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, Hubli Tigers and Bengaluru Blasters were locked in a nail-biting tie that required three Super Overs to determine the victor. The drama unfolded in the final over of regulation time, with Blasters needing six runs off the

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Stokes' Doppelganger Steals the Show at England vs Sri Lanka Test

Ben Stokes' Doppelganger Makes a Grand Re-Appearance at England vs Sri Lanka Test The ongoing England vs Sri Lanka first Test in Manchester witnessed a delightful spectacle on Friday as Ben Stokes' doppelganger made a grand re-appearance, much to the amusement of the England skipper and the crowd.

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Pakistan's Pitch Surprise: Rawalpindi Surface Baffles Assistant Coach

Pakistan's assistant coach, Azhar Mahmood, expressed surprise at the unexpected behavior of the Rawalpindi pitch during the third day of the Test match against Bangladesh. Pakistan had anticipated a seam-friendly surface, but the pitch proved to be slow and low, favoring the batters. Mahmood revealed that Pakistan'

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Uruguayan Defender Juan Izquierdo Collapses on Pitch, Rushed to Hospital

Uruguayan Footballer Juan Izquierdo Collapses on Pitch, Rushed to Hospital During the second leg of the Copa Libertadores Round of 16 match between Nacional and Sao Paulo at Brazil's Morumbi Stadium on Thursday, Uruguayan defender Juan Izquierdo suffered a medical emergency and collapsed on the pitch. The incident

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Elena Rybakina Parts Ways with Longtime Coach Stefano Vukov

Elena Rybakina, the 2022 Wimbledon champion, has parted ways with her longtime coach Stefano Vukov after five years of collaboration. The announcement was made by Rybakina herself on her Instagram stories on Thursday. Rybakina's decision to end her partnership with Vukov comes ahead of the 2024 US Open.

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Babar Azam's Test Captaincy Return Demanded by Fans Amidst Pakistan's Struggles

Babar Azam's Return to Test Captaincy Demanded by Fans Amidst Pakistan's Struggles Babar Azam, the star Pakistani batter, has emerged as the popular choice among fans to reclaim his former role as Test captain, despite not currently holding the position. During the third day of the

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Citi Taste of Tennis: A Culinary and Tennis Extravaganza in New York City

Citi Taste of Tennis: A Culinary Extravaganza for Tennis Stars and Chefs On Thursday evening, the heart of New York City pulsated with excitement as Citi Taste of Tennis made its grand return. This star-studded event, held on the eve of the US Open draw, brought together tennis legends, rising