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Oval Invincibles emerged victorious in the Hundred final at Lord's, defeating Southern Brave by 17 runs. Saqib Mahmood's devastating spell of reverse-swing proved pivotal, as he claimed three wickets in seven balls to dismantle the Brave's chase. The Invincibles, boasting the Hundred's
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Olympic Village: A Summer Camp for Athletes The Olympic Village, a temporary home for athletes during the Games, offers a unique experience that transcends competition. According to Jessica Pegula, it's like "summer camp." For Taylor Fritz, the living conditions were not luxurious, but the camaraderie made
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Andre Russell, a key member of the West Indies cricket team, will miss the upcoming three-match T20I series against South Africa due to a request for rest and recovery. The 36-year-old all-rounder has been a vital cog in the West Indies' recent successes, including their run to the Super
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Erling Haaland's 91st goal for Manchester City marked his 100th appearance for the club, propelling the defending champions to a 2-0 victory over Chelsea in their Premier League opener. The Norwegian striker's clinical finish in the 18th minute gave City the early advantage, while Mateo Kovacic&
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Heather Knight, England's T20I captain, has hailed Dani Gibson's "bravery" and "clarity" as essential qualities for the team ahead of the upcoming T20 World Cup. Gibson's explosive nine-ball innings of 22, featuring five boundaries, transformed the Hundred final at Lord&
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Somerset's Lewis Goldsworthy starred with a career-best 115 not out as they secured a 23-run victory over Leicestershire Foxes in the Metro Bank One-Day Cup semi-final at Taunton. Goldsworthy's brilliant 86-ball knock, featuring five sixes and six fours, propelled Somerset to a formidable 334 for 4
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Brentford kicked off their Premier League campaign with a resounding 2-1 victory over Crystal Palace, despite the absence of star striker Ivan Toney. The Bees' triumph was orchestrated by goals from Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa, while Crystal Palace's lone goal came from an own goal by
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Glamorgan's Dan Douthwaite emerged as a match-winning hero, guiding his team to a 39-run victory over Warwickshire in the Metro Bank One-Day Cup semi-final at Sophia Gardens. Douthwaite's all-round performance was crucial in securing Glamorgan's berth in the final at Trent Bridge next month.
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Ireland Women secured an unassailable 2-0 lead in their ODI series against Sri Lanka Women with a hard-fought 15-run victory in Belfast. After posting a competitive 255 for 5, Ireland's bowlers, led by Arlene Kelly's three-wicket haul, restricted Sri Lanka to 240 all out. Amy Hunter
Tennis
Aryna Sabalenka's dominance on hard courts continued in Cincinnati as she defeated world No. 1 Iga Swiatek 6-3, 6-3 to reach her first final on the surface since her Australian Open triumph in January. Sabalenka's victory snapped a three-match losing streak against Swiatek and marked her
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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the squads for the first round of the Duleep Trophy 2024-25, scheduled to commence on September 5. Notably, India's wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant will make his return to red-ball cricket in the tournament. Pant has been included in
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Manu Bhaker's coach, Jaspal Rana, has vehemently criticized the National Rifle Association of India's (NRAI) "ever-changing" Olympic selection policy. Rana believes that the lack of consistency has hindered the progress of promising shooters and will continue to do so if not addressed. Rana, a