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England claim chaotic two-day Test victory in Melbourne

England end an 18-match winless streak in Australia and avoid an Ashes clean sweep with a four wicket victory to wrap up a frenetic two-day Test in Melbourne.

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When Billie Jean beat Bobby - the Battle of the Sexes that defined an era

When Aryna Sabalenka faces Nick Kyrgios, it will be under the banner of the Battle of the Sexes - but the stakes will not be as high as those that faced Billie Jean King 52 years ago.

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The Ring V: How to Watch Naoya Inoue vs. Alan David Picasso Live Online

With undisputed champion Naoya Inoue off the heels of an unanimous decision win against Murodjon Akhmadaliev in September, the Japanese boxer is set to defend his titles against Mexican Alan David Picasso. The undefeated Inoue (31-0-0) battles undefeated Picasso (32-0-1) in an epic pay-per-view supe…

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Salah seals Egypt qualification with win against South Africa at AFCON 2025

Egypt reach the knockout stages with a 1-0 win against South Africa while Angola and Zimbabwe draw.

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Your Guardian sport weekend: Premier League, Ashes and NFL

Here’s how to follow along with our coverage – the finest writing and up-to-the-minute reports Continue reading...

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Georgetown coach suspended for one game for water bottle throw

Georgetown men's basketball coach Ed Cooley was suspended by the school on Sunday for one game after throwing a water bottle into the stands at the end of a loss to Xavier the night before.

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Boxing Day Test 2025: Australia v England fourth Ashes Test, day two – live updates

Australia edge England in wild opening to Boxing Day Test Over-by-over updates from Melbourne Cricket Ground Live scorecard | Geoff Lemon on Australia’s bowlers“Dear Rob,” writes Robert Wilson. “I’ve got skin in the game as I am trying to arrange an all-night viewing sesh for day (night) three in an…

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The best wonderkids outside big five leagues

There are plenty of wonderkids catching the eye outside of Europe's big-five leagues - BBC Sport takes a look at the top 10 as ranked by the CIES Football Observatory research group.

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Stunning Dorgu volley gives Man Utd win over Newcastle

Manchester United hold on to take all three points in a hard-fought 1-0 win against Newcastle, with Ruben Amorim's side moving into the top five.

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Jacques Vermeulen on song as Sale batter Harlequins in second half

Sale 43-17 HarlequinsFlanker scores two tries to help Sale romp to victoryFor Sale and Alex Sanderson a bonus-point victory which harvested seven tries was surely beyond their wildest imagination.But for Harlequins the abject misery and humiliation continues after a shocking second-half capitulation…

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Draper to miss Australian Open with arm injury

British number one Jack Draper will not play in next month's Australian Open because of an ongoing arm injury.

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England win first Test in Australia in 15 years

Four leg-byes give England their first win in a Test match in Australia since 2011, to give the visitors a consolation four wicket victory in the 2025 Ashes series in Melbourne.

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'Has a touch of genius' - Ashes player ratings

Chief cricket reporter Stephan Shemilt marks the performances of the Australia and England teams after the fourth Test in Melbourne.

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How to Watch the 2026 World Junior Hockey Championships Online Free

Team USA are looking for a three-peat as the tournament comes to Saint Paul and Minneapolis

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Afcon roundup: Mohamed Salah strikes again as 10-man Egypt hold off South Africa

Salah penalty gives Egypt second win in twoAngola and Zimbabwe battle to 1-1 drawMohamed Salah scored a first-half penalty as 10-man Egypt defeated South Africa 1-0 in their Africa Cup of Nations Group B clash in Agadir on Friday to become the first team into the knockout stages of the competition.E…

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How Guardiola made Man City title contenders again - tactical analysis

After their Premier League domination came to an abrupt end last season, how has Pep Guardiola changed things tactically to bring about Manchester City's recent revival?

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How to watch Senegal vs. DR Congo online for free

How to watch Africa Cup of Nations for free. Live stream Senegal vs. DR Congo in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations for free.

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I was there: Carlos Alcaraz’s comeback in French Open final is still hard to comprehend

Jannik Sinner dominated for three hours and 43 minutes, but the Spaniard somehow prevailed in an adrenaline-filled fifth set and all-time classicIt was not until what appeared to be the dying moments of the French Open final between Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz that I realised it could be worth …

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How to watch Nigeria vs. Tunisia online for free

How to watch Africa Cup of Nations for free. Live stream Nigeria vs. Tunisia in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations for free.

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'What's happening?' - Carse causes confusion as he's promoted up the order

England cause confusion as Brydon Carse makes his way to the crease to bat at number three on day two of the fourth Ashes Test in Melbourne.