Sunday, May 31, 2020

Top 10 Indian left-hand batsmen who left a lasting impression

From Nari Contractor to Sourav Ganguly, a look at the top 10 Indian left-hand batsmen who graced the game and left a mark in world cricket.

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Sport24.co.za | What now for tennis in 2020?

Professional tennis has been in cold storage since March due to the coronavirus pandemic with tournaments unlikely to resume before August.

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Sport24.co.za | 'Plain angry' Jordan joins sports world call for change after Floyd death

NBA icon Michael Jordan decried "ingrained racism" in America as the sports world's reaction to the death of unarmed black man George Floyd leapt leagues and continents.

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Sport24.co.za | La Liga to restart with Seville derby on 11 June

The Spanish top-flight football season will restart on June 11 with the derby between Sevilla and Real Betis, La Liga confirmed.

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Sport24.co.za | Bundesliga footballers join LeBron and Jordan in US protest

NBA icon Michael Jordan decried "ingrained racism" in America as the sports world's reaction to the death of unarmed black man George Floyd leapt leagues and continents.

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Steven Smith willing to play IPL if T20 World Cup is postponed

If the World Cup doesn't happen and the IPL does, "then so be it", the Rajasthan Royals captain says

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Sport24.co.za | New calendar: Currie Cup over Christmas, Rugby Championship in March?

Amidst the coronavirus pandemic, SA Rugby is reportedly considering several proposals as part of a new domestic and international calendar.

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Sport24.co.za | Japan's Sunwolves exit Super Rugby as Australia bid fails

Japan's Sunwolves bowed out of Super Rugby on Monday as they failed to join an Australian offshoot of the coronavirus-hit tournament.

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Sportstar archives - Bob Willis: We need to look after the fast bowlers

In this chat with The Sportstar at the Brabourne Stadium, Bob Willis recalls his association with England and the high points.

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Players Association's proposal to MLB includes 114-game season and player opt-out, per report

The union has submitted a proposal for a 2020 season to the league

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Shareef O'Neal shares touching tribute to Kobe Bryant on Instagram by wearing his famous three-peat jacket

Shaq's kids were close with Bryant despite the rift that formed between him and their father

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Antonio Brown works out with Deion Sanders, who says receiver's working 'on his game, on his life'

Sanders has shown his support for Brown

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Sport24.co.za | Hungarian football fans return to stadia after virus lockdown

Fans returned to Hungarian football stadia at the weekend after a two-month break due to the coronavirus, a first in Europe where other leagues have resumed behind closed doors.

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Sport24.co.za | NFL commissioner Goodell says 'need for action' after Floyd death

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says there "remains an urgent need for action" as violent protests rocked the United States after the death of George Floyd.

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Sri Lanka's 13-man squad to begin training on Monday

Players and four members of the coaching staff to be part of 12-day "residential training camp" in Colombo

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Former SC judge to hear Umar Akmal’s appeal against three-year ban

The PCB had banned Akmal from all forms of cricket last month after its disciplinary panel found him guilty of not reporting corrupt approaches.

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MCA defers Apex Council meeting

Apart from forming ad-hoc CIC, the Apex Council was to decide the on AGM date and discuss about 2020-21 cricket season.

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Sport24.co.za | Sri Lanka's cricket team resume outdoor training after virus halt

Sri Lanka's cricket team will resume training on Monday under strict health measures after a two-and-a-half-month hiatus forced by coronavirus.

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Sport24.co.za | Manchester United worried about the optics of signing Sancho

Manchester United are reportedly concerned about how a big-money move for Jadon Sancho would look amid the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Sport24.co.za | UFC mixed martial arts card brings sport back to Las Vegas

Combat sport returned to Las Vegas as Gilbert Burns defeated former Tyron Woodley in the main event of an Ultimate Fighting Championship mixed martial arts card.

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Sport24.co.za | Barcelona set loan fee for Coutinho as Arsenal eye a move

Arsenal will be able to loan Philippe Coutinho from Barcelona for a minimum fee of €10m, according to a report.

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Sport24.co.za | Three-time Olympic gold medalist Morrow dies at 84

Treble Olympic gold medalist Bobby Joe Morrow - who won 100m, 200m and 4x100m relay gold at the 1956 Melbourne Games, has died at the age of 84.

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Sport24.co.za | Liverpool to consider Dembele if Werner move fails

Barcelona forward Ousmane Dembele is reportedly Liverpool's back-up plan if they fail to sign Timo Werner, according to reports in Spain.

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Sport24.co.za | Bergwijn urges Spurs to hunt Champions League spot

Tottenham winger Steven Bergwijn is convinced he made the right call by signing for the north London club despite criticism from former club PSV.

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Sport24.co.za | Sri Lanka's cricket team resume outdoor training after virus halt

Sri Lanka's cricket team will resume training on Monday under strict health measures after a two-and-a-half-month hiatus forced by coronavirus.

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Sport24.co.za | SA franchises to head up north to join PRO14?

Are South Africa's premier rugby franchises preparing for a move to Europe that would effectively be the death of Super Rugby?

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Saturday, May 30, 2020

COVID-19: Sri Lanka cricketers to start training from Monday

In a statement released by Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) a selected squad of 13 members will undergo a 12-day residential training camp.

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Sport24.co.za | McAteer: Mbappe isn't right for Liverpool

Former Liverpool fullback Jason McAteer says Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappe will find it hard to settle at Liverpool under Jurgen Klopp.

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Vettori asks BCB to donate part of salary to low-income staffers

The amount that the former New Zealand skipper Vettori has decided to donate was not disclosed in the report submitted to BCB.

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Afghanistan will be affected if there's no Asia Cup, World T20 this year: Klusener

Afghanistan head coach Lance Klusener is optimistic that his team would bounce back from the hard times that has been caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Sportstar archives: Steve Waugh opens up on best bowlers he faced

Steve Waugh was the man behind Australia's amazing run of 16 Test wins on the trot, a feat that is bound to remain unparalleled for a long time to come.

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George Floyd death: Celtics' Jaylen Brown drove 15 hours from Boston to Atlanta to lead peaceful protest

Brown was joined by Malcolm Brogdon and Justin Anderson

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College basketball recruiting: Nike cancels Peach Jam, EYBL circuit for remainder of 2020 amid pandemic

The most prominent grassroots organization in basketball has nixed its events for the rest of the year

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Georgia football recruiting: Four-star offensive lineman Dylan Fairchild commits to Bulldogs

Fairchild is ranked No. 135 in the 247Sports player rankings

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US Open executive lays out possible plans for 2020 including charter flights for players to New York

Here are some ideas for how to keep the tournament safe

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Sport24.co.za | SA Rugby's huge scheduling headache

Bosses at SA Rugby are walking a tightrope of roster uncertainty as the coronavirus crisis drags on, writes Rob Houwing.

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Sport24.co.za | As football restarts around Europe, France questions decision end to season early

It is the land of the world champions, but is it really a football country? That is the question some in France have been asking this week.

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Friday, May 29, 2020

West Indies cricket board approves ‘bio-secure’ England tour

The series, if it gets the nod of the UK government, will mark resumption of international cricket which has been suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Sport24.co.za | West Indies approve 'bio-secure' Test tour of England

West Indies cricket chiefs on Friday gave their approval to a Test tour of England where the team will stay in a "bio-secure environment."

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Sport24.co.za | Questions remain as NBA reportedly eyes 31 July return

NBA commissioner Adam Silver told team owners Friday he's targeting a 31 July return to play, US media reported.

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Covid-19 crisis: Cricket West Indies announces temporary salary and fund cuts

Decision taken "in the face of debilitating economic challenges" following the pandemic

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Sport24.co.za | West Indies approve 'bio-secure' Test tour of England

West Indies cricket chiefs on Friday gave their approval to a Test tour of England where the team will stay in a "bio-secure environment."

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Sport24.co.za | TOUR TALES | Weary WACA proves excruciatingly fitting for Ponting's flat finale

Aussie legend Ricky Ponting chose to call the curtain on a magnificent career in Perth. Heinz Schenk feels dinstinctly depressed when he recalls that occassion.

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Sport24.co.za | TOUR TALES | Weary WACA proves excruciatingly fitting for Ponting's flat finale

Aussie legend Ricky Ponting chose to call the curtain on a magnificent career in Perth. Heinz Schenk feels dinstinctly depressed when he recalls that occassion.

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Sport24.co.za | 'Am I next?' Tennis phenom Gauff upset by unarmed black man's death

Rising US tennis star Coco Gauff has added her voice to those expressing outrage at the death of an unarmed black man in Minnesota who was in police hands.

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West Indies board approves England tour in principle

The boards are looking at an early July start, with the West Indies team arriving in June and isolating prior to the series

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England bubble will have 'bridge to outside'

Matches will be played behind closed doors at two 'bio-secure' venues, likely to be grounds with hotels such as Ageas Bowl and Old Trafford.

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College Football Hall of Fame broken into and damaged during protests in Atlanta

The area damaged appeared to be a gift shop

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Sportstar Archives: Dickie Bird - 'You can't coach an umpire'

“I don’t care much about the television cameras. I just give my decisions. As I see it. As you and I see it,” says Dickie Bird in this interview.

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Alex Rodriguez, Jennifer Lopez once again trying to purchase the Mets, report says

The duo ended their most recent bid only three weeks ago

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Alex Caruso confirms that he will not appear alongside LeBron James in Space Jam: A New Legacy

The Lakers' fan-favorite will have to wait for his silver-screen debut

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Stephen Jackson speaks at rally for George Floyd, defends character of man he calls 'his twin'

The 14-year NBA vet gave a powerful speech in Minneapolis about a man he'd known since childhood

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Michael Jordan traded Laron Profit from Wizards in 2001 just for trash-talking him, Richard Hamilton says

Michael Jordan could dish it out but, apparently, he couldn't quite take it

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Kyle Van Noy on Dolphins' Foxborough influence: 'This is not the New England Patriots'

The former Patriots linebacker is starting fresh in Miami

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NASCAR Cup Series at Bristol: How to watch Supermarket Heroes 500, start time, schedule, TV, and live stream

Everything you need to know about the Cup Series race at Bristol

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LeBron James, Odell Beckham Jr., Trevor Lawrence among athletes speaking out after George Floyd's death

In the days after Floyd's death, protests occurred throughout Minneapolis

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MLB 2020 season update: Where things stand after owners make new economic proposal to players union

MLB shared its economic proposal with the Players Association earlier in the week

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2020 Fantasy Baseball Cheat Sheet: Sleepers, prospects, rankings, tiers mock drafts and everything else

Everything you need to dominate your draft, right here in one place.

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Peter Siddle switches to Tasmania after 15 years with Victoria

A future career in coaching and a chance to mentor Tasmania's young fast bowlers were the reasons behind his move

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Sport24.co.za | T20 World Cup under threat as Australia says schedule is 'high risk'

The T20 World Cup may not go ahead as the leader of the game in host nation Australia revealed the schedule for October and November is under a "very high risk".

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Peter Siddle signs two-year contract with Tasmanian Tigers

Siddle, who finished fourth on the overall wicket list with 32 scalps in the Sheffield Shield season, will provide a big boost to the Tigers.

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Sport24.co.za | Currie Cup worthy of being SA's main event - Sharks' Venter

Sharks lock James Venter says the Currie Cup is worthy of being South African rugby's main event for 2020.

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Sport24.co.za | Stormers say goodbye to 3 promising young guns

The Stormers have confirmed the departure of three of promising youngsters.

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Sport24.co.za | Premier League to return with Manchester City v Arsenal blockbuster

The Premier League is set to restart its 2019/20 campaign on 17 June with Manchester City v Arsenal and Aston Villa v Sheffield Wednesday - subject to government approval.

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Sport24.co.za | Daily shot of Express-o - MyTwoCents

Daily sports briefs | Toto Wolff on F1 street, green light for 'Project Restart', Dana White pours cold water on UFC mega-fights - and more!

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Sport24.co.za | Bakkies Botha's 'sexy blue eyes' sledge left Lions scrumhalf speechless

Former Wales and British & Irish Lions scrumhalf Mike Phillips has recalled a sledge from Springbok lock Bakkies Botha that left him speechless.

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Sport24.co.za | How will Europe's 'Big Five' look after the restart?

Football fans in England and Italy received the news they had been waiting for on after the Premier League and Serie A got restart dates.

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Thursday, May 28, 2020

Sport24.co.za | NFL coaches could be back at the office soon

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell announced a two-week extension of the league's virtual off-season, but coaches could be allowed back at team facilities soon.

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Sport24.co.za | LPGA stars set to compete at Texas Women's Open

Two-time major winner Stacy Lewis and former US Women's Open winner Brittany Lang will tee it up at the Texas Women's Open next week in Dallas.

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CA redundancies looming even as forecasts improve

CA chief was blunt in stating that staff reductions at the central governing body were inevitable

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Sport24.co.za | SA's Frittelli won't defend John Deere PGA title as event is cancelled

The John Deere Classic, in position to be the first PGA Tour event to be played with spectators since the coronavirus pandemic, has been cancelled.

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Sport24.co.za | Premier League return: 4 issues to resolve

Premier League football is set to return on Wednesday, 17 June after a three-month coronavirus-enforced absence.

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India Tests could happen at one or two venues: Cricket Australia chief

Kevin Roberts revealed that the four India Tests could be limited to one or two venues if the State borders are still not completely open six months down the line.

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Alsco Uniforms 500 results: Chase Elliott gets first win of the season, redemption after tough Sunday loss

It was a combination of jubilation and relief for the No. 9 car

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Sportstar Archives: Chris Old - Cricket has changed a lot now

Just when Chris Old was all set to become the lynch-pin of the England attack, he was struck by injuries warranting operations on both his knees.

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NBA executives prefer play-in tournament to World Cup-style group stage for 2020 playoffs, per report

The NBA is on track to resume play later this summer, but a format or schedule has yet to be decided

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2020 NFL win totals, odds, predictions, best bets: Model picks under 6.5 wins for Giants

SportsLine's advanced computer model simulated the entire 2020 NFL season 10,000 times.

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Ravens pass rusher Matt Judon officially signs his franchise tag for 2020 season

Judon is now officially locked in for the 2020 season

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NHL tells players Phase 3 of return to play won't happen until at least July 10, per report

This means the season might not start until August

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Damian Lillard fires back at Dan Orlovsky for calling him 'spoiled and entitled'

The Trail Blazer wasn't having any of it

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Wednesday, May 27, 2020

Sportstar archives: Stephen Fleming on captaincy and rebuilding New Zealand

New Zealand captain Stephen Fleming talks rebuilding the side in 1998 with coach Steve Rixon and a whole bunch of exciting youngsters in the mix.

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Surrey learning from Dolphins as it hopes for Oval matches in 2020

Next week should have seen the Oval in south London hosting the first Test between England and the West Indies.

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Coronavirus updates LIVE: Aulas fears financial woes for French clubs

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected more than 5.5 million people and spread across 216 countries. Here are the biggest stories of its impact on sport today.

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MLBPA reportedly intends to propose longer 2020 season, won't yield on prorated salary

By all appearances, players and owners remain far apart in their negotiations

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Sport24.co.za | Monty to auction off 2007 semi-final jersey for coronavirus relief

Former Springbok fullback Percy Montgomery is auctioning off the jersey he wore in the semi-finals of 2007 World Cup.

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Sport24.co.za | Kobe Bryant's induction into hall of fame postponed

The late Kobe Bryant's induction into America's basketball hall of fame has been postponed to 2021, US media reported.

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Sport24.co.za | Speedy Matondo, 'Gladiator' Gjasula: 5 moments from the Bundesliga

RB Leipzig missed out on the chance to leapfrog Borussia Dortmund to second place while Schalke continued their poor form.

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Sport24.co.za | Rome Diamond League goes home

Rome's Diamond League meeting, which had been shifted to Naples, will now be held in the capital city after all.

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Sport24.co.za | Canada urged to lift Covid-19 restrictions for NHL players

Canada's government has been urged to relax its coronavirus quarantine controls to boost Edmonton's chances of hosting part of the NHL playoffs.

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Sport24.co.za | Leading Bundesliga scorers

Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski remains the leading Bundesliga scorer following Wednesday's results.

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New Zealand Cricket set to suffer job losses amid Covid-19 fallout

The shape of the home summer remains uncertain and NZC expect a significant fall in revenue

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Max Scherzer says 'there's no further reason to engage with MLB' about salary reductions for 2020 season

Strong words from the World Series champion pitcher

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Sport24.co.za | World Rugby rejects post-coronavirus international cup fundraiser plan

World Rugby has dismissed an idea for a major international tournament to be held in England next year designed to ease the financial impact of the coronavirus crisis.

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Sport24.co.za | Aston Villa boss Smith's father dies from coronavirus - club

The father of Aston Villa manager Dean Smith has died after contracting the coronavirus, the English Premier League club announced.

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Current MLB, MLBPA negotiations could be a prelude to labor strife in 2021

The current tensions between players and owners aren't going away

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In aftermath of George Floyd's death, University of Minnesota cuts ties with Minneapolis police

The school president said it will "no longer contract the Minneapolis Police Department"

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WATCH: Mike Tyson, Henry Cejudo, Vitor Belfort and Rashad Evans brawl on AEW Dynamite with Chris Jericho

On the post-Double or Nothing edition of AEW Dynamite, the promotion put a group of combat sports greats in the ring

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Damian Lillard picks LeBron James as MVP over Giannis Antetokounmpo using flawed reasoning

The award is most valuable player, not most impressive

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French Open will either be played with limited fans or none at all, according to French tennis director

The statement came from the French tennis federation's general director

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Steelers' Diontae Johnson recovering from sports hernia surgery, expected to be cleared soon

The second-year wide receiver was one of the promising pieces of Pittsburgh's 2019 offense

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UFC Fight Night: Woodley vs. Burns odds, predictions: MMA insider lists surprising fight card picks

Kyle Marley just locked in MMA picks for every fight on the Woodley vs. Burns card.

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2020 Hall of Fame induction ceremony headlined by Kobe Bryant has been delayed until spring of 2021

The stacked Hall of Fame class remains scheduled to be inducted on Aug. 29, but the event has been moved

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NCAA extends recruiting dead period through July as coronavirus pandemic continues

The NCAA's dead period has been extended for the third time in two months

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Sport24.co.za | White confirms new-look Bulls coaching team as Mongalo joins fray

Jake White has confirmed his completed his overhaul at the Bulls and announced his new-look backroom coaching team.

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Sport24.co.za | 'God of cricket' Tendulkar looms over India prodigy Shaw

Comparisons to India's "god of cricket" Sachin Tendulkar have not always helped Prithvi Shaw as he seeks to put a doping ban and injury worries behind him and cement his place in the national side.

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Tuesday, May 26, 2020

Sport24.co.za | 'God of cricket' Tendulkar looms over India prodigy Shaw

Comparisons to India's "god of cricket" Sachin Tendulkar have not always helped Prithvi Shaw as he seeks to put a doping ban and injury worries behind him and cement his place in the national side.

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Sport24.co.za | WRAP | German Bundesliga

A comprehensive wrap of all the collated matches, kick-off times, results and match reports for this week's German Bundesliga matches.

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Annabel Sutherland hopes for pace boost after fitness work

The Australia allrounder is eager to build on her early taste of international cricket

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Sport24.co.za | 2020: Last year in which 'home' Boks stay strong?

An all home-based Springbok side would still give an overseas Bok XV a major run for its money … but enjoy that likelihood while you still can, warns Rob Houwing

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Sport24.co.za | Western Force back for Australian Super Rugby competition

The Perth-based Western Force will get another crack at top-flight Australian rugby, after being asked to join a COVID-enforced domestic Super Rugby tournament.

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Sport24.co.za | NHL to restart with 24-team playoff in two hub cities

The National Hockey League will abandon the rest of the regular season and proceed directly to a 24-team playoff staged in two hub cities.

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BCCI mulls change in Ranji Trophy format

Each Elite group will have six teams, while the Plate group will consist of eight (the top two from the previous season will be promoted to Elite Group E).

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Chase Elliott collects bounty, mocks Kyle Busch after winning NASCAR Truck Series Race at Charlotte

Harvick and Lemonis each pledged $50,000 to COVID-19 relief efforts if a Cup Series regular could best Busch in a Truck Series race

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Cricket stakeholders foresee sweeping changes post COVID-19

Players, coaches, administrators, franchise owners, umpires and broadcasters weigh in on the resumption of cricket after COVID-19.

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Athletics to stop paying minor leaguers after May 31, report says

The A's will also furlough may baseball operations employees

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Tyson Fury says he was asked to fight Mike Tyson but no matchup 'materialized'

He seemed interested in the offer

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Mavericks owner Mark Cuban pushes for all 30 teams to return to play, wants tourney for last two playoff spots

While the NBA is moving closer to a return to action, details about the format is still up in the air

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2020 Stanley Cup odds: Bruins, Golden Knights lead latest odds after NHL releases updated postseason

All you need to know for Stanley Cup betting action

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ICC threatens to shift 2021 T20 World Cup from India over tax issues

The Indian board's request for a deadline extension due to the Covid-19 pandemic has been rejected

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MLB wants players to take another 2020 pay cut; here's how salaries would look under league's proposal

The game's highest-paid players reportedly would get less than 25 percent of their original salaries

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NHL odds 2020: Stanley Cup predictions, title picks, best teams to avoid from proven handicapper

Handicapper Bill Marzano has returned over $10,000 on his NHL picks over the past four years.

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NASCAR at Charlotte odds, predictions: 2020 Alsco Uniforms 500 picks from model that called the Daytona 500

SportsLine simulated Wednesday's 2020 Alsco Uniforms 500 at Charlotte on May 27 and locked in surprising picks.

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Fantasy Football Rankings 2020: Sleepers from unbiased simulation that nailed Derrick Henry's huge season

SportsLine simulated the 2020 NFL season 10,000 times and identified must-draft Fantasy football sleepers.

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MLB players rip owners' economic proposal: 'This season is not looking promising'

There's not a lot of support going around

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UFC Fight Night: Woodley vs. Burns odds, predictions: MMA insider gives surprising fight card picks

Kyle Marley just locked in MMA picks for every fight on the Woodley vs. Burns card.

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Sabres GM Jason Botterill will return as team misses postseason for the ninth year in a row

It's hard to imagine why this was done

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Queensland opposed to Cricket Australia cuts despite job losses

The state is seeking more clarity on the situation before agreeing to a funding reduction

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Sport24.co.za | 'Positive' Elgar avoids social media, confines 'hard chats' to trusted space

If he becomes Faf du Plessis' anointed successor as the Proteas' Test skipper, supporters shouldn't expect many avenues on social media to vent their frustrations at him.

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Sri Lanka Cricket set to suspend Madushanka’s contract

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) is planning to suspend the contract of medium pacer Shehan Madushanka after he was arrested for possessing heroin.

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Football makes gleeful return to coronavirus-scarred Wuhan

CSL team Wuhan Zall and third-tier Wuhan Three Towns have both returned to the central city after being forced to train elsewhere during the outbreak.

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Sport24.co.za | NBA great Ewing out of hospital

NBA great Patrick Ewing has left hospital and is recovering at home after being diagnosed with Covid-19, his son said.

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Rahul Dravid says bio-secure bubbles not a foolproof route to resuming cricket

What happens if someone tests positive within the bubble, created at great expense, he asks

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Haaland v Lewandowski: The strikers' prolific 2019-20 seasons going into Der Klassiker

Borussia Dortmund versus Bayern Munich will see two of Europe's top strikers - Erling Haaland and Robert Lewandowski - do battle.

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Sport24.co.za | Du Preez, Joost feature in debate for greatest ever scrumhalves

Former Springbok scrumhalves Fourie du Preez and Joost van der Westhuizen have been rated among the best ever No 9s by a renowned British publication.

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Sport24.co.za | NRL makes against-the-odds return for sports-starved Australians

Australia's National Rugby League returns this week to bring relief to team owners and a sports-starved nation.

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Monday, May 25, 2020

Saliva ban may make cricket 'boring', says Mitchell Starc

Mitchell Starc, the Australian pace ace, said if bowlers were disadvantaged by a saliva ban, they should be given more leeway elsewhere.

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Sport24.co.za | Covid-19 to halt Top 14's seize on SA rugby stars?

Some of French rugby's leading agents have warned the big spending power of the Top 14 clubs in attracting global superstars is over.

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Sport24.co.za | Trump fumes on Twitter as media slams pandemic golf outing

US President Donald Trump on Monday fumed at negative media coverage of him playing golf over Memorial Day weekend.

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Sport24.co.za | FIFA suspends Haiti football chief accused of rape

FIFA suspended the president of Haiti's football federation for 90 days pending an investigation into allegations he sexually abused teenage girls.

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Sport24.co.za | The 2020 transformation scorecards for each SA Super Rugby franchise

The Springboks' World Cup win gave dawn to new hope this season that the Super Rugby franchises would increase their transformation efforts. The results were distinctly mixed.

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Sport24.co.za | Saliva ban may make cricket 'boring' - Aussie paceman

Australian paceman Mitchell Starc warned Tuesday that cricket risks becoming "pretty boring" if ball-tampering rules are not relaxed.

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Mitchell Starc: Saliva ban risks 'boring' cricket without balance

Pacer asks cricket authorities to counterbalance prohibition of saliva for ball shining by another measure

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Sport24.co.za | Saliva ban may make cricket 'boring' - Aussie paceman

Australian paceman Mitchell Starc warned Tuesday that cricket risks becoming "pretty boring" if ball-tampering rules are not relaxed.

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Sportstar Archives: Ricky Ponting - 'India has been the toughest team in the subcontinent'

In this interview, Australia batsman Ricky Ponting speaks about his team's urge to win the Test series in India.

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Martinez will have to earn his place at Barcelona: Scaloni

The Argentina international forward scored 16 goals in 31 matches across all competitions before the 2019-20 season was halted due to COVID-19 pandemic.

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On this day: Ganguly, Dravid blitzkrieg hits Taunton

India brightened its chances of qualifying for the Super Six of the 1999 World Cup following a 157-run victory over Sri Lanka. The architects were Ganguly and Dravid.

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NASCAR at Charlotte odds, predictions: 2020 Alsco Uniforms 500 picks from model that nailed the Daytona 500

SportsLine simulated Wednesday's 2020 Alsco Uniforms 500 at Charlotte on May 27 and locked in surprising picks.

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What to know and expect with the NHL moving toward Phase 2 of its return-to-play plan

What is Phase 2 and what does it mean for the NHL's restart plans? Let's break it down

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Matthew Stafford looking forward to Year 2 with Darrell Bevell, but do QBs really improve in Year 2 of new OC?

Stafford was off to an excellent start in 2019 before getting injured

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Sport24.co.za | Move to Level 3 good news for CSA, Proteas

Cricket South Africa is hopeful that a move to Level 3 in the national lockdown leaves the sport on track to return to the field as soon as possible.

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Sport24.co.za | England lock, Wales centre sign for Japanese club

England lock George Kruis and Welsh centre Hadleigh Parkes have signed to play for Panasonic Wild Knights in next year's Japanese Top League.

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Return of IPL will help spread positivity: Dhawan

The IPL, which was originally scheduled to be held from March 29 to May 24, has been indefinitely postponed by the BCCI due to the outbreak of coronavirus.

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Queensland cuts take cricket job losses to 135

Community cricket in Australia is set for another hit amid the Covid-19 funding crunch

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From ‘dust’ to glory, Liverpool’s ‘miracle’ of Istanbul

Rafael Benitez’s Liverpool pulled off one of football’s greatest heists to beat AC Milan in the Champions League final, 15 years ago.

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Sport24.co.za | Ex-SA rugby boss says All Blacks are to blame for illness before 1995 RWC loss

An unwise decision to dine on seafood - and not a dodgy waitress called Suzie - cost the All Blacks at the 1995 Rugby World Cup, claims a former top SA rugby official.

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Sport24.co.za | Dobson: Stormers to implement 'two-squad' training system

Stormers coach John Dobson says they will enforce a "two-squad" system to combat any possible positive Covid-19 infections once they return to training.

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Sport24.co.za | Football clubs forced to rethink recruitment strategy as virus impacts transfer market

Around Europe, football is waking up from the coronavirus shutdown, but it is different to before for players and supporters and it is changing behind the scenes too.

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Sport24.co.za | Professional clubs can return to New York facilities

New York officials said Sunday that American professional sports teams can return to their training facilities in the state.

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Sunday, May 24, 2020

Sourav Ganguly, Jay Shah term extension: BCCI moves Supreme Court again

In second petition in five months, Indian board says cooling-off not needed for elected office-bearers

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Saleem Malik ready to 'write down truth', wants coaching job

Former Pakistan skipper Saleem Malik had launched a campaign to force the Pakistan Cricket Board to give him clearance to get back to cricket activities.

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COVID-19: Football clubs forced to rethink recruitment strategy

While the German Bundesliga returns in stadiums devoid of fans, the sport is preparing for an economic crisis which will impact all levels of the game.

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Sport24.co.za | UK sport a step closer as contact training gets government go-ahead

Professional sport in Britain moved closer to a resumption when the government published 'stage two' of its guidance allowing for close-contact and competitive training.

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Sport24.co.za | India's legendary Olympic hockey hero Singh dies at 95

Balbir Singh, who won three Olympic hockey golds for India and became one his country's biggest sporting heroes, has died at the age of 95.

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Sport24.co.za | La Liga boss wants June 11 Seville derby to restart season

La Liga president Javier Tebas hopes the resumed season will start on 11 June with the Seville derby, "one game for all of Spain".

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Sportstar archives - Ian Chappell: Captaincy is not an 11 to 6 job

Chappell talks about captaincy, about how much he hated Bob Simpson, whom he dubs the ‘world's greatest hypocrite,’ and more in this interview with Sportstar.

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No home rule: Bayern out to show Dortmund who’s boss

Bayern warmed-up by beating Eintracht Frankfurt 5-2 at the weekend and also host relegation-threatened Fortuna Duesseldorf this Saturday.

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Sport24.co.za | Springbok lock set to leave England for Japan

Springbok lock Franco Mostert is reportedly set to say goodbye to English club Gloucester.

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Sport24.co.za | Woods-Manning prevail in star-studded golf match

Tiger Woods paired up with Peyton Manning to take down Phil Mickelson and Tom Brady in a charity golf match.

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Sport24.co.za | Rain wipes out Florida women's exhibition event

The final day of a women's exhibition tournament in Florida featuring several WTA players was washed out by rainstorms on Sunday, organizers announced.

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Premier League set to return, contact training gets government's nod

Premier League football clubs resumed non-contact training last week while, in cricket, England bowlers took part in solo net sessions.

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Harbhajan Singh: 'I'm ready to play for India in T20Is'

Fingerspinner says self-belief comes from the consistent success he has had in the IPL

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Nationals unveil 2019 World Series championship rings

The rings were first shown on a live broadcast Sunday evening

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Sport24.co.za | Wurz slams Ferrari's treatment of drivers

Grand Prix Drivers' Association president Alex Wurz thinks the system implemented by Ferrari is prone to burning drivers out.

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Sport24.co.za | Ocon jealous of Verstappen’s F1 progress

Renault driver Esteban Ocon admitted watching Max Verstappen's Formula 1 career has been "difficult to swallow".

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Sport24.co.za | Norris, Ricciardo set for equal status at McLaren

McLaren principal Andreas Seidl revealed Daniel Ricciardo will not be their No.1 driver from 2021 despite the vast experience gap between him and Lando Norris.

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Saliva ban is an interim measure: Kumble

The ICC's ban on saliva has elicited a mixed response from the bowlers, who said it would definitely come in the way of generating swing.

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Sport24.co.za | Cheika: I should have left Wallaby job earlier

With the benefit of hindsight, Michael Cheika regrets having held on to the position of Wallabies head coach as long as he did.

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Sport24.co.za | Gunners could lose Aubameyang to PSG

Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is reportedly close to making the switch to Paris Saint-Germain in the off-season.

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Sport24.co.za | Brighton chief admits summer football will provide different challenge

Summer football will present a new challenge to some Premier League players and will require additional measures in order to succeed.

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Sport24.co.za | Maritzburg keeper: Scrapping the season will be "confusing"

Maritzburg United goalkeeper Richard Ofori is eager to return to the pitch and believes scrapping the current PSL season will only lead to confusion.

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Sport24.co.za | WATCH | Rugby analyst breaks down Boks' 2-year turnaround

Without a doubt, the Springbok turnaround from strugglers in 2017 to world champions in 2019 was a fairy tale of epic proportions. Squidge Rugby breaks down just how they did it.

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Sport24.co.za | Chivaviro still can't believe Baroka released him

Former Baroka FC striker Ranga Chivaviro admits he is still in disbelief that he was released by the club this season.

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On This Day: Real Madrid completes La Decima, Hussain signs off in style

May 24 is a meaningful date in Real Madrid's illustrious history, as well as a memorable one for ex-England captain Nasser Hussain.

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Saturday, May 23, 2020

ICC's resumption guidelines need more clarity: Shakib

The measures include the appointment of chief medical officers, 14-day pre-match isolation camp and use of gloves by umpires while handling the ball.

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Sport24.co.za | Premier League says 2 more people test positive for coronavirus

England's Premier League on Saturday said that two more individuals from two different clubs have tested positive for coronavirus.

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Chris Woakes to welcome Alex Hales England return

Chris Woakes said he would welcome an England return for batsman Alex Hales, following the 31-year-old's ban.

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Legendary college basketball coach Eddie Sutton dies at 84

Sutton passed away in hospice care on Saturday in Tulsa

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Chris Woakes to welcome Alex Hales England return

Chris Woakes said he would welcome an England return for batsman Alex Hales, following the 31-year-old's ban.

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Bundesliga player ignores virus protocols to hug 'life-saver' manager

Dimitrij Nazarov, who plays for Erzgebirge Aue, hugged Thomas Romeyke, who also doubles as the team's bus driver after scoring the winner.

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WATCH: Mike Tyson scares off Jake 'The Snake' Roberts at AEW Double or Nothing wrestling show

Tyson didn't even have to get physical to get Roberts to back down on the pay-per-view

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Sportstar archives: Muralitharan on learning from Kumble and Warne

Muralitharan's action has been the most talked about one. Some say it is perfect, others feel it does not conform to the parameters of being "legitimate."

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NBA Draft 2020: LaMelo Ball top point guard on Knicks draft board, report says

The youngest Ball brother is an intriguing prospect

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Magic Johnson says LeBron James is probably best 'all-around' player ever, but Michael Jordan is the G.O.A.T.

Johnson said that James could potentially pass Jordan with more championships

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WATCH: Christian McCaffrey shows off incredible hands with behind-the-back catch on the run

This guy's really good at football practice

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Brett Lee: Ban on using saliva will be hard to implement

The former Australian fast bowler expects some leniency from the ICC in this regard, as “cricketers have done this for their whole life.”

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Sport24.co.za | Pochettino 'happy' that Mourinho replaced him at Tottenham

Mauricio Pochettino has insisted that he was "happy" that Jose Mourinho replaced him as Tottenham coach.

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Sport24.co.za | Seeking the spotlight, athletics takes a leap in the dark

With traditional competition shut down by the coronavirus pandemic, athletics has begun experimenting with ways to ensure that, somehow, the show goes on.

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Sport24.co.za | Slam winners Andreescu, Kenin headline June tennis invitational field

Bianca Andreescu and Sofia Kenin, winners of the past two Grand Slam titles, headline a 16-player field for an invitational women's tennis tournament in Charleston.

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Sport24.co.za | WTA pros take the court in Florida mini-tournament

Americans Alison Riske and Danielle Collins and Aussie Ajla Tomljanovic were among the winners on the opening day of a women's tennis mini-tournament in Florida.

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Sport24.co.za | Watford's Kabasele calls 12 June Premier League return 'impossible'

Watford defender Christian Kabasele says restarting the Premier League on 12 June would be "impossible" because it would put players at risk of injury.

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Sport24.co.za | Hertha hammer Union at empty Olympic Stadium

Hosts Hertha claimed the Berlin derby bragging rights over Union with a convincing victory in their almost empty 74,000-capacity Olympic Stadium.

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IPL has helped English cricket grow: Buttler

Butler said he was desperate to be a part of this year’s IPL, which now has been indefinitely suspended owing to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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IPL has helped English cricket grow: Buttler

Butler said he was desperate to be a part of this year’s IPL, which now has been indefinitely suspended owing to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Friday, May 22, 2020

Vincy Premier T10 League: Live streaming, squads and fixtures

The inaugural season of the Vincy Premier T10 League (VPL) will be played from May 22 to 31 at the Arnos Vale Sporting Complex in St Vincent.

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‘Not on pitch but on console’ - Euro 2020 kicks off without footballers

Gamers will contest the first-ever eEuro from their armchairs as UEFA's video-game eTournament version of Euro 2020 kicks off on Saturday.

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Bayern Munich vs. Eintracht Frankfurt: Bundsliga live stream, TV channel, how to watch online, news, odds

Bayern hopes to avoid a slip-up before Tuesday's meeting with Dortmund

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Vincy Premier T10 League: Maloney power-hitting leads Hikers to big win

Desron Maloney's unbeaten 19-ball 41 led La Soufriere Hikers to a nine-wicket win on Friday as cricket returned to an ICC full-member nation for the first time since March.

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Former NFL quarterback Ryan Leaf arrested on domestic battery charge

His bail was set at $5,000

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Sportstar archives: Virender Sehwag and the art of batting

Virender Sehwag has become a lot cautious these days though not at the cost of his exciting strokeplay.

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Coronavirus updates LIVE: Badminton players criticise BWF's revised calendar

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected more than 5.1 million people and spread across 215 countries. Here are the biggest stories of its impact on sport today.

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NASCAR at Charlotte odds, predictions: 2020 Coca-Cola 600 picks from proven model that hit the Daytona 500

SportsLine simulated Sunday's 2020 Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte on May 24 and locked in surprising picks.

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NHL players approve 24-team conference-based playoff format; further negotiation to come

Several details still need to be negotiated before play can resume

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Big 12 approves plan for student-athletes to return to campus

The phase-in was approved Friday

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2020 WWE Backlash matches, card, date, location, rumors, PPV predictions, start time

What you need to know ahead of the WWE Backlash event that will highlight the month of June

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NBA teams in markets with strict coronavirus guidelines asking to report directly to bubble site, report says

Teams want to avoid quarantining twice

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Georgetown coach and NBA legend Patrick Ewing announces he has tested positive for COVID-19

The former Knicks All-Star and Hall-of-Famer is 'isolated at a local hospital'

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Michael Jordan told 'blatant lie' about Bulls' potential return for seventh title, says 'Jordan Rules' author

Longtime NBA writer Sam Smith said Jordan 'made up' or 'lied about' several things in 'The Last Dance'

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Sport24.co.za | LPGA players permitted to carry their own bags - report

LPGA players will be free to decide whether or not they want to use a caddie when the tour gets up and running.

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Thursday, May 21, 2020

Sport24.co.za | CSA distances itself from Smith's Ganguly backing

CSA president Chris Nenzani says the organisation has not formally decided who to back to replace Shashank Manohar as ICC chairperson.

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Sport24.co.za | Pakistan chief optimistic about England tour

Pakistan are "probably a week away" from getting a training squad together for their tour of England.

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Sport24.co.za | Nine-part Brady NFL documentary set for 2021 release

Record Six-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady will reveal details of his 20 years and nine trips to the NFL championship game with New England in a documentary.

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Sport24.co.za | England bowlers lead the way as cricketers resume training

England bowlers were set to report for training, leading the way as cricket chiefs step up plans to start a season.

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Sport24.co.za | England bowlers lead the way as cricketers resume training

England bowlers were set to report for training, leading the way as cricket chiefs step up plans to start a season.

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Sport24.co.za | Pakistan chief optimistic about England tour

Pakistan are "probably a week away" from getting a training squad together for their tour of England.

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Cricket Australia confident of hosting India Test series

Cricket Australia chief executive Kevin Roberts said Team India is likely make the tour Down Under to play the four-match Test series later this year.

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Happy Birthday Erapalli Prasanna: Spin magician who played multiple roles

From deceiving the batsman with his magical off-spin to contributing in the nets, the iconic E.A.S. Prasanna clocks a personal milestone today as he turns 80.

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Sport24.co.za | Specialised coaching for women might be a bit of a myth

Graeme Smith last month touted focused input for the Proteas, which skipper Dane van Niekerk didn't quite agree with. A former national coach explains why she's right.

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Sport24.co.za | Wallaby Rodda among 3 to quit Reds over coronavirus pay cut

Wallabies forward Izack Rodda and two teammates are parting ways with the Queensland Reds, after they were suspended for refusing a pandemic-prompted pay cut.

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Sport24.co.za | Specialised coaching for women might be a bit of a myth

Graeme Smith last month touted focused input for the Proteas, which skipper Dane van Niekerk didn't quite agree with. A former national coach explains why she's right.

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Jason Gillespie open to Smith returning as Australia captain

“But I still don’t see why Tim Paine shouldn’t continue,” says Gillespie

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Jason Gillespie open to Smith returning as Australia captain

“But I still don’t see why Tim Paine shouldn’t continue,” says Gillespie

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Hertha Berlin vs. Union Berlin: Bundesliga live stream, TV channel, how to watch online, news, odds, time

The Berlin derby hits the German capital on Friday to kick off a new weekend of Bundesliga action

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Cricket Australia chief: India tour 'nine out of 10' chance of taking place

Kevin Roberts also said there remains a possibility the men's team could tour England

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Coronavirus: Australia retains hope over limited-overs tour to England

England's 2020 schedule remains unclear due to the coronavirus pandemic, though Australia may visit in September.

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Sportstar archives: Hansie Cronje - 'We are learning all the time'

In this 1998 interview, South Africa's skipper Hansie Cronje reflects on the tour of England, his own batting form, and the upcoming World Cup.

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Coronavirus updates LIVE: Juventus boosted by COVID test results

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected more than 5.1 million people and spread across 213 countries. Here are the biggest stories of its impact on sport today.

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Chiefs chairman says Patrick Mahomes contract extension talks will begin this summer

The Chiefs will being working on the long-awaited Patrick Mahomes extension

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LOOK: Artist visualizes what Michael Jordan's retro sneakers would look like if he signed with Adidas

The three stripes spin on a group of Nike classics

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Nets' Spencer Dinwiddie says he's heard NBA season will resume in the middle of July

Dinwiddie claimed it will happen at a bubble site, which goes along with other reports

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Chase Briscoe gets emotional win at NASCAR Xfinity Series Toyota 200 after 'hardest week' of his life

An incredible performance after an emotionally difficult week

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On this day: United conquers Europe again, Mumbai Indians wins IPL thriller

Manchester United made sure Champions League opponent Chelsea paid the penalty on May 21 back in 2008.

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On this day: United conquers Europe again, Mumbai Indians wins IPL thriller

Manchester United made sure Champions League opponent Chelsea paid the penalty on May 21 back in 2008.

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Sport24.co.za | Massive boost for Stormers as Pieter-Steph opts to stay in the Cape

Pieter-Steph du Toit, after one of the most highly-publicised transfer stories in South African rugby history, will stay at the Stormers.

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Sport24.co.za | Westwood won't risk immediate PGA Tour return

Lee Westwood has said he will not travel to the US to compete on the PGA Tour until quarantine restrictions are relaxed.

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Rumour Has It: Real Madrid focus on Mane over Mbappe

With Real Madrid potentially waiting until next year to move for Paris Saint-Germain forward Mbappe, Mane could be a more immediate target.

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Sport24.co.za | Arrows coach pays tribute to Mngwengwe: 'I liked his tenacity'

Manqoba Mngqithi, who gave the late Golden Arrows captain Nkanyiso Mngwengwe his first shot at the big time, has paid a glowing tribute to the defender.

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Sport24.co.za | Jimenez enjoys hearing Manchester United rumours

Wolves striker Raul Jimenez has described the rumours linking him with a move to Manchester United as "very cool", according to his father.

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Sport24.co.za | 'Stable' Cheetahs navigating way through coronavirus crisis

The Cheetahs are financial stable as they navigate their way through the coronavirus crisis, says CEO Harold Verster.

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Sport24.co.za | Brady conducts 2-hour workout with new NFL team-mates

Six-time Super Bowl champion quarterback Tom Brady worked out with his new Tampa Bay Buccaneers team-mates.

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Sport24.co.za | NBA to issue guidelines on recalling players - report

NBA teams expect the league office to issue guidelines around 1 June allowing teams to begin recalling far-flung players.

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Wednesday, May 20, 2020

ECB: Momentum of women's cricket will be protected

ECB's Clare Connor said while there are no guarantees, there is a commitment at the highest level to protect a strategy to expand women’s and girls’ cricket.

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KKR owners confident IPL can be played this year: Cummins

Cummins, who was bought by KKR for Rs 15.5 crores, said he has been in touch with his owners and is optimistic of playing the IPL this year.

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KKR owners confident IPL can be played this year: Cummins

Cummins, who was bought by KKR for Rs 15.5 crores, said he has been in touch with his owners and is optimistic of playing the IPL this year.

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FC Seoul gets record fine over sex dolls in stands

FC Seoul came under fire after dozens of dolls wearing T-shirts or holding placards with the logo of a sex-toy seller appeared at Sunday’s game.

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Sport24.co.za | Why Super Rugby Player of the Decade still doesn't do Elton Jantjies justice

The Lions captain's numbers are undeniably impressive but, as former Bok flyhalf Andre Pretorius points out, his legacy extends way beyond the field.

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Sport24.co.za | 'Insensitive' Japan Olympic coronavirus logo pulled after row

A satirical mock-up depicting the Tokyo Olympics logo as the new coronavirus has been pulled after organisers branded it "insensitive".

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Sport24.co.za | PGA pro says Tour's return plan doesn't 'have all the answers'

PGA Tour pro Charley Hoffman says golfers will face a changed landscape when competition resumes.

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LOOK: Denny Hamlin puts on 'happy face' mask after winning NASCAR Cup Series Toyota 500 Darlington

An appropriate face mask for the winner to show his emotions

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How the legend of Michael Jordan's 'flu game' has evolved since the 1997 NBA Finals

A timeline of how the legend has grown

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Paul Pierce leaves LeBron James out of all-time starting five, says he never built organization from ground up

Paul PIerce's top five players of all time had a conspicuous absence

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Sportstar Archives: Frank Tyson on suspect bowling actions, Shoaib Akhtar and more

Former England fast bowler Frank Tyson speaks on Law 24.2 (throwing), how to determine legitimate bowling actions and more.

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BCCI to give players freedom to decide on their safety

CEO Rahul Johri says he is "optimistic" about IPL taking place later in the year

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2020 AEW Double or Nothing card, matches, date, All Elite Wrestling PPV price, predictions, location

What you need to know ahead of AEW's return to pay-per-view on Saturday, May 23 with Double or Nothing

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Sport24.co.za | Pieter-Steph du Toit makes 'priceless' donation to SA Rugby R32-12 charity raffle

Reigning World Rugby Player of the Year, Pieter-Steph du Toit, has made a 'priceless' donation to the Covid-19 R32-12 charity initiative launched by SA Rugby.

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Sport24.co.za | New recruit Milner-Skudder keen to get stuck in at Highlanders

The Highlanders' latest recruit, Nehe Milner-Skudder, is eager to get started as Super Rugby Aotearoa fast approaches.

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Sport24.co.za | Fit-again Savea a good chance to play Hurricanes opener against Blues

The Hurricanes returned to training this week and moved straight into fitness tests and strict return-to-training protocols.

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Sport24.co.za | WATCH | A bald Siya Kolisi issues cleaning challenge to all SA men!

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi has issued a lockdown cleaning challenge to all South African men - and the women in their lives are loving it!

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Sport24.co.za | Stormers 'close' to finality on Pieter-Steph future

The Stormers are understood to be close to reaching finality on the uncertain future of star player Pieter-Steph du Toit.

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COVID-19: Safety protocol complications delay England bowlers’ return to training

England bowlers’ much-anticipated resumption of training amid the COVID-19 pandemic has been delayed due to “complications” in ensuring safety protocols.

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Sport24.co.za | Liverpool show surprise interest in Man City star Sane - report

Manchester City's want-away star Leroy Sane has reportedly drawn interest from Premier League rivals, Liverpool.

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Kane Williamson’s captaincy not under threat - NZC

New Zealand Cricket has rubbished claims Williamson’s captaincy in the Test format could be under threat.

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Tuesday, May 19, 2020

Sport24.co.za | Springbok World Cup winners set to join Irish club

Irish club Munster have confirmed that Springbok World Cup winners Damian de Allende and RG Snyman will officially join them on 1 July.

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Cricket Australia considering use of disinfectants on match balls

Cricket Australia will seek the ICC’s permission to use disinfectants on match balls to understand if it can help reduce the health risk to players.

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CA considering disinfecting the ball to adapt to Covid-19 risks

CA's head of science and medicine says not sharing equipment is also part of the overall risk

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Sport24.co.za | SA golf star Schwartzel thinks of bigger picture during 'unique situation'

South African golfer Charl Schwartzel admitted that the lockdown's timing has come at frustrating time after recovering from an injury late last year.

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Sport24.co.za | Michael Jordan slammed over 'Last Dance' claim

Former Chicago Bulls player Horace Grant lashed out at Michael Jordan, accusing the NBA legend of providing a skewed version of the truth in a documentary.

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Sport24.co.za | MLS scraps All-Star game, MLS-Mexico club competitions

Major League Soccer confirmed cancellation of the league's 2020 All-Star game while two other competitions featuring clubs from MLS and Mexico were axed.

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Sport24.co.za | No date yet for NFL teams to open training facilities

The National Football League is still aiming to start its 2020 season on time on 10 September.

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Mental training is key to maintaining consistency at the highest level: Dr. Swaroop Savanur

Dr Swaroop Savanur, a mental conditioning and peak performance coach, says athletes and coaches should realise that mental conditioning is not a temporary thing.

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Sportstar archives: Roshan Mahanama on batting with Jayasuriya

Former Sri Lanka batsman Roshan Mahanama recalls the 576-run stand with Sanath Jayasuriya against India and the autobiography 'Retired Hurt'.

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Coronavirus updates LIVE: Ronaldo back to training at Juventus

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected more than 4.7 million people and spread across 216 countries. Here are the biggest stories of its impact on sport today.

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The Last Dance: Pacers fan seen shouting at Michael Jordan's Bulls identifies herself

The mystery of the yelling Pacers fan has been solved

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Michael Jordan ate bad delivery pizza in Utah -- he didn't have the flu during 'Flu Game' in NBA Finals

Jordan actually spat on the 'bad' pizza he had the night before the 'Flu Game' against the Utah Jazz

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Coronavirus: Redskins great Dexter Manley 'doing much better' in fight against COVID-19

The former "Secretary of Defense" was hospitalized earlier this month

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NASCAR at Darlington odds, predictions: Surprising 2020 Toyota 500 picks from model that hit the Daytona 500

SportsLine simulated Wednesday's 2020 Toyota 500 at Darlington on May 20 and locked in surprising picks.

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Nationals to hold virtual World Series ring ceremony on anniversary of 2019 turnaround

The players will get their rings at home

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Sport24.co.za | Kohli says father refused to bribe way into team

India captain Virat Kohli has told how his late father refused to pay a bribe to get him into a Delhi state junior team when he was a teenager.

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Monday, May 18, 2020

Sport24.co.za | Van der Dussen haunted by Wanderers 98, hungry for World Cup glory

Proteas batsman Rassie van der Dussen still lies awake at night thinking about his last Test innings for his country. Lloyd Burnard reports.

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Sport24.co.za | Star All Black Barrett recommits to New Zealand Rugby

Lock Scott Barrett has pledges his future with the All Blacks after re-signing with New Zealand Rugby and the Crusaders until 2023.

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Coronavirus: ACA criticises Cricket Australia for cost-cutting

Australian Cricketers' Association Chairman Greg Dyer questioned the board's gloomy financial outlook, saying the game had “yet to experience a significant negative revenue event.”

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Sport24.co.za | SA Rugby launches charity drive: For R32-12 you could win Siya Kolisi's Rugby World Cup jersey!

For R32-12 you could have the shirt off Siya Kolisi’s back or a personal Rugby World Cup trophy tour - to your home! - as part of a new charity initiative launched by SA Rugby.

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Sport24.co.za | No Serie A restart before 14 June, says FIGC

The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) announced that all its competitions, including Serie A, will remain suspended until 14 June.

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Sport24.co.za | Aussie rules Romeos warned over one-night stands: report

Australian Rules footballers have reportedly been told to limit their sexual partners to minimise the chances of Covid-19 disrupting plans.

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Sport24.co.za | English county offer to stage Test cricket during Covid-19 crisis

The coronavirus has left the English cricket season in limbo but Lancashire were dealt a devastating personal blow when they lost their chairperson, David Hodgkiss.

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Sport24.co.za | Lakers' LeBron eager to get back to basketball

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James says he's eager for the NBA season to resume.

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Sport24.co.za | English county offer to stage Test cricket during Covid-19 crisis

The coronavirus has left the English cricket season in limbo but Lancashire were dealt a devastating personal blow when they lost their chairperson, David Hodgkiss.

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Lancashire offers to stage Test cricket during crisis

Lancashire, a Manchester-based county, has returned record financial results and put itself in the frame to host Tests during the English summer.

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Jerry Reinsdorf: Bulls couldn't have won 1999 championship because of Michael Jordan's finger injury

Reinsdorf is adamant that he was right to break up the Bulls

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Coronavirus updates LIVE: Rockets owner updates Trump on NBA

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected more than 4.6 million people and spread across 213 countries. Here are the biggest stories of its impact on sport today.

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DeVante Parker and Michael Thomas get into war of words on Instagram: 'You can't even get a seat at the table'

Michael Thomas didn't like what Parker had to say on IG

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Owen Hart's legacy a priority as Martha Hart's wounds have healed, though her distaste for WWE has not

Martha Hart is setting to get her deceased husband's story straight in a documentary

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Ex-USC QB Jack Sears joins Boise State football program as a graduate transfer

Sears will battle with sophomore Hank Bachmeier for the Broncos' starting job

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Remembering the time Donald Sterling nearly nixed a sign-and-trade because JJ Redick was white

Donald Sterling's racism knew no bounds

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Allrounder Cameron Green a 'scary' talent who can handle pressure

Western Australia team-mate Ashton Agar has lauded the 20-year-old

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Starling Marte announces wife Noelia has died of a heart attack

Marte's wife was reportedly awaiting surgery for a broken ankle

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'The Last Dance': Michael Jordan met Leonardo DiCaprio in the locker room after winning his sixth NBA title

Cameras captured Jordan and DiCaprio meeting for the first time after Game 6 in Utah

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NFL expands Rooney Rule to require additional interviews for minority candidates, per report

Offensive and defensive coordinator positions now fall under the Rooney Rule

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BIG3 announces cancellation of 2020 season, plans to return in 2021

The season was slated to start on June 20 in Memphis

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Former All-Star closer Francisco Rodriguez hoping to make MLB comeback at age 38

K-Rod pitched in an independent league in 2018 and the Mexican League in 2019

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Sunday, May 17, 2020

Sport24.co.za | Trump says golf stars 'are all great people' despite McIlroy blast

Donald Trump doesn't expect to be teeing it up anytime soon with Rory McIlroy, who called out the US president for his controversial leadership.

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Sport24.co.za | La Liga clubs given permission to expand into group training

La Liga has told clubs they will be able to increase training to groups of up to 10 players as teams take a step towards the planned resumption of the season.

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Ricky Ponting on potential Usman Khawaja return: 'He's going to find it difficult'

Ponting still a fan of out-of-favour Khawaja, but thinks we didn't see his best at international level

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Neuer denies Rummenigge's suggestion Bayern deal is close

After Karl-Heinz Rummenigge suggested an agreement between Bayern Munich and Manuel Neuer was close, the goalkeeper contradicted him.

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Coronavirus: Nagoya's Langerak itching for J1League return

Australia international and Nagoya Grampus goalkeeper Mitch Langerak spoke about life in Japan amid the Coronavirus pandemic.

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Barcelona shouldn't re-sign Neymar: Elber

If Neymar wanted to be the world's best, he should never have joined Paris Saint-Germain, according to Giovane Elber.

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Five slights Michael Jordan turned into fuel include LaBradford Smith fiction, George Karl's dinner diss

'The Last Dance' documentary not only reveals Jordan being a winner, but also a maniac

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Sport24.co.za | Wallaby Rodda in trio suspended for refusing Super Rugby pay cut

Wallabies forward Izack Rodda and two Reds team-mates who refused to take a pay cut have been suspended as the team resumed training.

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'The Last Dance' grades: Michael Jordan nostalgia, old-school soundtrack highlight a home-run documentary

Let's hand out some grades now that our five-week journey into the 1997-98 Chicago Bulls has come to an end

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Michael Jordan documentary: What to read, watch and listen to after completing 'The Last Dance'

Now that the 10-part documentary is over, we have recommendations to make

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'The Last Dance': Michael Jordan's best free-agent fits if he opted to play the 1998-99 NBA season

Jordan likely would have added to his ring collection had he continued playing elsewhere beyond the '98 season

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'The Last Dance': Michael Jordan's pizza food poisoning in Utah sends NBA Twitter into a frenzy

The question of the poison pizza was debated

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Steve Kerr earned Michael Jordan's respect, has continued to connect with star players during storybook career

'The Last Dance' has given us a glimpse into what has made Kerr so successful on the sideline

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DeAndre Baker, Quinton Dunbar appear before judge, bond set on robbery, assault charges

Baker was charged with eight counts and Dunbar with four

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Scottie Pippen recalls Karl Malone trash-talking incident that helped Bulls beat Jazz in 1997 NBA Finals

Pippen had a little something to say to the Utah Jazz forward late in Game 1

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Michael Jordan's 'The Last Dance': Winners, losers as Ewing, Drexler, Karl, Krause all deserve better

A look at where the winners and losers stand ahead of Sunday's big finale

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Michael Jordan's daughter, Jasmine, used to Google her father to find out why he was so important

Jordan's daughter said she's been blowing up her dad's phone on Sundays while watching 'The Last Dance'

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'The Last Dance': Reggie Miller saying he's 'going to retire Michael Jordan' tops list of 10 best quotes

We're eight episodes down, with two to go, but last Sunday we were treated to some gems

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'The Last Dance' songs: Music playlist for Michael Jordan documentary released on Spotify

Fans are loving the music chosen for the documentary series

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Michael Jordan once checked out of NBA Finals game due to severe cramps caused by Gatorade mix-up

The 'Flu Game' wasn't the only time His Airness had to deal with sickness during the 1997 NBA Finals

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'The Last Dance': What Michael Jordan's doc doesn't tell you about Scottie Pippen's refusal to check in

It was 1994: Michael Jordan was playing baseball, and Pippen felt deeply insulted by Phil Jackson

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'Last Dance': The 1997-98 Pacers weren't Michael Jordan's best opponent, but they were his smartest

Indiana lived by principles that have grown far more popular in today's NBA

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Michael Jordan documentary: 10 best moments from 'The Last Dance' ranked, from raw emotion to pure spite

There are only two episodes remaining in one of the most discussed sports documentaries in history

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Sport24.co.za | Singapore GP won't be run behind-closed-doors

Promoters of the Singapore GP race have no interest in running the event if it has to be done without fans.

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Sport24.co.za | Russell hoping to make Hamilton regret giving him advice

Williams driver George Russell revealed Lewis Hamilton helped take his driving to the next level with some advice when he was driving in Formula 2.

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Sport24.co.za | Klopp on the lookout for Lovren, Lallana replacements

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is reportedly eager to find replacements for Dejan Lovren and Adam Lallana.

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Sport24.co.za | Liverpool legend says Haaland will eventually sign for Europe's top team

Former Liverpool player Steve Nicol believes teenage sensation Erling Braut Haaland will one day move to the dominant team in Europe.

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Bundesliga top players to watch: Haaland, Lewandowski and Sancho among the headliners

The only player not from a top-two club is Leverkusen's wonderboy Havertz

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T20 WC’s likely postponement will open door for IPL: Mark Taylor

The former Australia captain feels the likely postponement of the T20 World Cup could pave way for the IPL season which has currently been deferred indefinitely.

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Sport24.co.za | Italian PM wants 'more guarantees' before Serie A return

Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte said he needs "more guarantees" before the green light can finally be given for the resumption of Serie A.

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Saturday, May 16, 2020

Sport24.co.za | 'Surreal' for Dortmund in empty stadium

Borussia Dortmund's coach and chief executive spoke of the "very strange" and "surreal" experience of playing in an empty stadium.

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Club cricket set to resume in Australia from June 6

Cricketers will not be allowed to use sweat or saliva to shine the ball in the competition and DCM group is exploring various options.

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Sport24.co.za | Kolbe and Pollard lift the lid on RWC final try

It was a moment of magic,,, Cheslin Kolbe's try that all but sealed victory in the Rugby World Cup final against England in Japan.

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Sport24.co.za | Jordan memorabilia soars in value amid 'Last Dance' nostalgia

The immense success of the documentary "The Last Dance" amid the lockdown has boosted sales of collectibles related to NBA icon Michael Jordan.

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Sport24.co.za | Bayern aim to shake off cobwebs with quiet confidence in Berlin

Bayern Munich restart their charge for an eighth straight Bundesliga title at Union Berlin amid doubts they will be able to last the distance.

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Sport24.co.za | Two Parma players test positive for coronavirus, quarantined

Two players from Serie A side Parma have tested positive for coronavirus and have been moved into isolation, in another setback of a season restart.

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When Gavaskar and Miandad pranked Ian Chappell at the toss

Gavaskar recalled an instance when he and Miandad pranked former Australian skipper Ian Chappell, who was a commentator in one of the matches.

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Gillespie disappointed with criticism of 'passionate, hardworking' Archer

Jason Gillespie believes criticism of England fast bowler Jofra Archer might well be rooted in lazy stereotyping.

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Heavyweight legend Kevin Randleman to be inducted to UFC Hall of Fame Class of 2020

Randleman faced some of the biggest names in the sport over his career

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COVID-19 a challenge for groundsmen in Indore, Nagpur

Being in the red zone, Indore isn’t getting soil and fertiliser supply. Nagpur’s pitches remain unattended.

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Sportstar archives - John Snow: This Snow is still full of fire

Former England fast bowler John Snow talks about dismissing Gary Sobers first ball in successive Tests, the Sunil Gavaskar incident and more.

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Coronavirus updates LIVE: Dortmund dazzles in derby, UEFA clarifies rules

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected more than 4.6 million people and spread across 213 countries. Here are the biggest stories of its impact on sport today.

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Michael B. McCaskey, former Chicago Bears president and CEO, dies at 76

McCaskey was named NFL Executive of the Year after the Bears' Super Bowl-winning season in 1985

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2020 NASCAR at Darlington odds, predictions: Surprising picks from dialed-in model that nailed the Daytona 500

SportsLine simulated The Real Heroes 400 at Darlington on May 17 and locked in surprising picks.

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Phyllis George, broadcasting trailblazer and 'The NFL Today' alum, dies at 70

George, who was the first female sportscaster at a major TV network, joined 'The NFL Today' in 1975

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Preakness Stakes officially rescheduled for October 3 amid coronavirus outbreak

The Preakness will run outside of May for the first time since World War II

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Friday, May 15, 2020

NBA exploring idea of allowing fans to attend games for 2020-21 season at 15-20 percent capacity, per report

Even if buildings aren't full, fans may yet be allowed to attend games

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Alex Rodriguez implores MLB players and owners to work together to 'save baseball'

Another former player is calling on the two sides to compromise

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Sportstar archives: Tatenda Taibu - 'Wicketkeeping improves the powers of concentration'

Tatenda Taibu learnt a lot about the science of wicketkeeping and batting from Andy Flower, whom he says has been a big influence in his cricketing career.

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Channing Frye picks LeBron James as GOAT, says modern players wouldn't want to play with Michael Jordan

Frye presented an interesting argument for why today's players would not want to team up with Jordan

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Scottie Pippen recalls Karl Malone trash-talking incident that helped Bulls win Game 1 of 1997 NBA Finals

Pippen had a little something to say to Karl Malone late in the game

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Maryland adds Taulia Tagovailoa as ex-Alabama QB announces Terps as transfer destination

The younger Tagovailoa is heading off to play for former Alabama offensive coordinator Mike Locksley

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Kevin Durant's hometown, P.G. County (Md.), is the star of new Showtime documentary, premiering Friday

How has Prince George's County produced decades of NBA talent? Find out on Showtime, May 15, 9 p.m. ET

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Michael Jordan's daughter, Jasmine, used to Google her dad to find out why he was so important

Jordan's daughter said she's been blowing up her dad's phone on Sundays while watching 'The Last Dance'

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Michael Jordan 'Last Dance': A timeline of Bulls, 'Bad Boys' Pistons' heated rivalry and testy playoff battles

The Pistons were the biggest hurdle Jordan and the Bulls had to overcome to win their first title

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'The Last Dance': Timeline of Dennis Rodman's eventful, title-winning stint with Michael Jordan, Bulls

Rodman only played with the Bulls for three seasons, but his time in Chicago was filled with plenty of memorable moments

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How to watch sports this weekend: Rory, DJ and Rickie, NASCAR, Bundesliga, KBO, and 'The Last Dance' are on

Here's how you can watch all the action this weekend

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How NBA rules prevented Michael Jordan from facing superteams in the 1990s

A different set of rules in the '90s prevented teams from easily adding multiple star free agents at once

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Ranking Michael Jordan's teammates: The 23 best players to ever play alongside No. 23

Michael Jordan has shared the floor with far more talent than most believe

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'The Last Dance': Steve Kerr says getting punched by Michael Jordan was a good thing for him

Kerr and Jordan got into it during practice, and Kerr was left with a black eye

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Michael Jordan 'The Last Dance': Dennis Rodman explaining how he mastered the art of rebounding is fascinating

Rodman, the greatest rebounding forward of all time, was the subject of the third episode of the documentary

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Dennis Rodman trade: How Michael Jordan's Bulls dealt their backup center for the game's best rebounder

The Bulls needed a whole lot of luck to get their third star in the mid-1990s

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Kobe Bryant's helicopter pilot did not have drugs or alcohol in his system after crash, autopsy shows

Ara Zobayan was sober at the time of January's tragic accident

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'The Last Dance': Carmen Electra hid from Michael Jordan when he crashed Dennis Rodman's home after Vegas trip

Here's a rather lighthearted story about the eccentric Dennis Rodman

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Michael Jordan passed on MLB contract from Oakland A's so he could 'do the baseball thing from the ground up'

Jordan could have gone straight to the majors instead of playing an entire season in Double-A

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'The Last Dance': Michael Jordan was against Phil Jackson's triangle offense for Bulls early on

Jordan was reluctant to have the ball taken out of his hands

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'The Last Dance': Ron Harper still upset he didn't guard Michael Jordan on 'The Shot' over Craig Ehlo

Instead, Jordan hit his famous jumper in the Bulls-Cavaliers series in the 1989 playoffs

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Michael Jordan hits 'The Shot' over Craig Ehlo: What 'The Last Dance' doesn't say about iconic Bulls moment

In 1989, Jordan propelled the Bulls to an upset victory with one of the most memorable shots in NBA history

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The Jordan Rules: What 'The Last Dance' documentary doesn't say about Pistons' defense against Michael Jordan

For a time, it seemed like Detroit was the only team with the formula to stop the greatest player on the planet

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Thursday, May 14, 2020

Sport24.co.za | Stormers expecting to lose flyhalf Du Plessis

The Stormers are expected to lose the services of flyhalf Jean-Luc du Plessis after the flyhalf opted out of his contract with the union.

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Sport24.co.za | South African cricketer fast-tracked into New Zealand squad

South African-born Devon Conway has been rushed on to the New Zealand cricket payroll before completing the required three-years residency.

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Sport24.co.za | Troubled Rugby Australia gets 'reset' with new chairman

Rugby Australia on Friday named former TV executive Hamish McLennan as director and chairman-elect.

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Post cricket, Nick Compton finds healing in photography

After his cricketing career ended abruptly, former England batsman Nick Compton opens up on finding his 'best friend' that helped him get life back on track.

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Sport24.co.za | South African cricketer fast-tracked into New Zealand squad

South African-born Devon Conway has been rushed on to the New Zealand cricket payroll before completing the required three-years residency.

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Devon Conway earns New Zealand contract, Munro and Raval lose deals

Conway, who does not become eligible for selection until August, was one of three new players named in the 20-strong Black Caps contracted squad.

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PCB open to appoint foreign coach at Lahore’s High Performance Centre

Nadeem Khan, PCB’s newly-appointed Director of High Performance, is looking for a coach for its centre in Lahore and here's what he's looking for.

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MLB commissioner Rob Manfred expresses 'great confidence' that there will be a 2020 season

Manfred made a Thursday appearance on CNN

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What if a player tests positive during the 2020 MLB season? Commissioner Rob Manfred details plan

Manfred says a positive coronavirus test will not necessarily lead to a 14-day quarantine for that player's entire team

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Michael Jordan 'Be Like Mike' Gatorade commercial was almost not made due to 'The Jungle Book' music dispute

Disney wanted too much money to use the music

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UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Harris odds, predictions: MMA insider releases surprising picks

Kyle Marley just locked in picks for Harris vs. Overeem and every fight on the May 16 UFC Fight Night card.

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Bundesliga manager to miss season restart after breaking quarantine rules to buy toothpaste

Augsburg will be without their skipper this weekend

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NFL insider notes: Saints' Sean Payton believes Buccaneers tanked for Jameis Winston, dishes on key NFL issues

Payton opened up about several hot button NFL issues

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Steelers respond to James Harrison's claim that Mike Tomlin handed him 'an envelope' after violent 2010 hit

Harrison alleged that head coach Mike Tomlin helped him pay for a fine back in 2010

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Gillespie hopeful over T20 World Cup, believes domestic systems can prosper

The coronavirus pandemic has caused huge issues for international cricket, but could domestic systems be set to prosper?

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Sportstar archives - Sachin Tendulkar: ‘I would consider myself a lucky guy’

Tendulkar, who turned 22 on April 24, acknowledged that the 1994-95 home season had been an outstanding one for him in a chat with Sportstar.

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SEC administrators expected to vote on May 22 on opening athletic facilities in June

The vote would be a big step for the SEC ahead of college football season

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Michael Jordan's daughter, Jasmine, used to Google her dad to find out why he was so important

Jordan's daughter said she's been blowing up her dad's phone on Sundays while watching 'The Last Dance'

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Charles Barkley's coronavirus scare freaked out Mike Trout and Patrick Ewing

The two athletes called the Hall of Famer daily

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Mookie Betts surprises shoppers in Tennessee with free groceries

An act of kindness from the Dodger outfielder

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Former MLB manager Art Howe hospitalized with coronavirus

Howe, 73, managed the Astros, A's, and Mets

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Ryan Newman discusses his recovery and return to racing ahead of NASCAR Cup Series race at Darlington

Newman says he is excited to return to racing, which is happening just a few months after his accident

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Wednesday, May 13, 2020

Sportstar archives: The transformation of Sadagoppan Ramesh

Sadagoppan Ramesh's philosophy is simple and straight. As he says, the thought comes from words: walk, talk and think like a champion and you become one.

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Coronavirus updates LIVE: Primeira Liga to return on June 4

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected more than 4.4 million people and spread across 215 countries. Here are the biggest stories of its impact on sport today.

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NCAA extends recruiting dead period through June as coronavirus continues to leave college sports in limbo

The NCAA originally set the dead period through April 15 before extending it to May 31 last month

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Rory McIlroy says he will play first three PGA Tour tournaments when season resumes

McElroy is ready to get back out on the course

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WWE schedule, list of PPVs for 2020: Backlash, NXT TakeOver: In Your House date, location, cancellation plans

Check out a complete list of WWE pay-per-views and special events scheduled for 2020

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Steelers GM Kevin Colbert on Ben Roethlisberger's rehab: 'I've never worried about his conditioning'

Roethlisberger's fitness was recently called into question, again

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Shane Watson: Big Bash warning signs have come to fruition

Calls for fewer games, better pitches and more overseas players to revive league

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Patriots receiver Marqise Lee ready for fresh start in New England: 'I feel like this is the perfect place'

Lee could end up being a big signing for the Patriots

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Ranking Michael Jordan's teammates: The 23 best players to ever play alongside No. 23

Michael Jordan has shared the floor with far more talent than most believe

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'The Last Dance': Steve Kerr says getting punched by Michael Jordan was a good thing for him

Kerr and Jordan got into it during practice, and Kerr was left with a black eye

from CBSSports.com Headlines https://ift.tt/2y04yS6

Michael Jordan 'The Last Dance': Dennis Rodman explaining how he mastered the art of rebounding is fascinating

Rodman, the greatest rebounding forward of all time, was the subject of the third episode of the documentary

from CBSSports.com Headlines https://ift.tt/2Y7mcOl

Dennis Rodman trade: How Michael Jordan's Bulls dealt their backup center for the game's best rebounder

The Bulls needed a whole lot of luck to get their third star in the mid-1990s

from CBSSports.com Headlines https://ift.tt/3dxnuqj

'The Last Dance': Carmen Electra hid from Michael Jordan when he crashed Dennis Rodman's home after Vegas trip

Here's a rather lighthearted story about the eccentric Dennis Rodman

from CBSSports.com Headlines https://ift.tt/2W4hVbS

Michael Jordan passed on MLB contract from Oakland A's so he could 'do the baseball thing from the ground up'

Jordan could have gone straight to the majors instead of playing an entire season in Double-A

from CBSSports.com Headlines https://ift.tt/2Y20T0K

'The Last Dance': Michael Jordan was against Phil Jackson's triangle offense for Bulls early on

Jordan was reluctant to have the ball taken out of his hands

from CBSSports.com Headlines https://ift.tt/2ymMqSB

'The Last Dance': Ron Harper still upset he didn't guard Michael Jordan on 'The Shot' over Craig Ehlo

Instead, Jordan hit his famous jumper in the Bulls-Cavaliers series in the 1989 playoffs

from CBSSports.com Headlines https://ift.tt/2KHEgqh

Michael Jordan hits 'The Shot' over Craig Ehlo: What 'The Last Dance' doesn't say about iconic Bulls moment

In 1989, Jordan propelled the Bulls to an upset victory with one of the most memorable shots in NBA history

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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis willing to let state be return site for sports

The governor welcomes sports leagues with open arms

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The Jordan Rules: What 'The Last Dance' documentary doesn't say about Pistons' defense against Michael Jordan

For a time, it seemed like Detroit was the only team with the formula to stop the greatest player on the planet

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2020 NBA Draft: NCAA extends withdrawal deadline indefinitely for college basketball prospects

College players will have more time to decide if they want to stay in the NBA Draft or return to school

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Isiah Thomas explains why he was surprised Michael Jordan called him 'a-hole' and how Pistons defined that era

Bill Reiter spoke to Isiah following Sunday's airing of "The Last Dance" chronicling Jordan and the Bulls

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'The Last Dance': Michael Jordan calls Isiah Thomas an 'a--hole' for walking off court in Bulls-Pistons series

Jordan isn't buying Thomas' excuse even after all these years after the Bulls beat the 'Bad Boy' Pistons in '91

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'The Last Dance': Despite early episodes airing, entire Michael Jordan documentary still not completed

The project was originally supposed to air in June, but was moved up after the coronavirus hiatus

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Sport24.co.za | Cheetahs hooker on Bok radar lands France move

Cheetahs hooker Joseph Dweba, who is understood to be on the Springbok radar, has secured a move to French club Bordeaux-Begles.

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Gambhir: 'New Zealand should have been joint winners of 2019 World Cup'

Gautam Gambhir feels New Zealand was the most consistent side in ICC ODI World Cup and deserved to be the joint winner of the tournament alongside England.

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Sport24.co.za | Window shrinking for SA's domestic 'Super Rugby' product

Stormers coach John Dobson struggles to see how South African rugby can host a domestic version of Super Rugby as well as the Currie Cup in 2020.

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Tuesday, May 12, 2020

Sport24.co.za | The Bundesliga is back, so can Dortmund catch Bayern?

Bayern Munich are in pole position to win an eighth straight title, but Borussia Dortmund lead the chasing pack and are spearheaded by Erling Braut Haaland.

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Sport24.co.za | Umar Akmal, Pakistan cricket's enfant terrible, faces reckoning

If ever a soap opera were to be made about Pakistan cricket, Umar Akmal might be a good candidate for the role of enfant terrible.

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Sport24.co.za | Arizona governor opens door for coronavirus-hit sport

As America's pro sports leagues grapple with when and how to return to action after the Covid-19 shutdown, the governor of Arizona has cleared the way for competition there.

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Sport24.co.za | Sports Academy drops 'Mamba' name out of respect for Bryant

The Mamba Sports Academy is retiring "Mamba" from its name out of respect for the late Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant.

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Sport24.co.za | Umar Akmal, Pakistan cricket's enfant terrible, faces reckoning

If ever a soap opera were to be made about Pakistan cricket, Umar Akmal might be a good candidate for the role of enfant terrible.

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Bangladesh’s development coach tests positive for coronavirus

Bangladesh’s development coach and former first-class cricketer Ashiqur Rahman has tested positive for the dreaded novel coronavirus.

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Shoaib Akhtar responds to defamation notice

The former fast bowler also demands an apology from PCB legal counsel Tafazzul Rizvi.

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Sport24.co.za | Highlanders confirm signing of All Blacks winger

The Highlanders have confirmed the signing of All Black winger Nehe Milner-Skudder.

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Sport24.co.za | Premier League players face strict new training protocols

Premier League players are set to be subjected to a strict testing regime if they are to return to training amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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Sport24.co.za | Serena eager to return to tennis after lockdown break

US superstar Serena Williams says she's ready to play "real tennis" after the enforced rest of coronavirus quarantine.

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Sport24.co.za | England quickie Archer says Smith blow made him think of late Hughes

Jofra Archer said memories of the late Phillip Hughes came into his mind after he bowled a 92 mph bouncer that concussed Australia star Steve Smith during last year's Ashes.

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Sport24.co.za | NBA players reportedly asked to weigh in on re-start

The NBA has informally polled players to gauge their appetite for resuming a season halted by the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Sport24.co.za | England quickie Archer says Smith blow made him think of late Hughes

Jofra Archer said memories of the late Phillip Hughes came into his mind after he bowled a 92 mph bouncer that concussed Australia star Steve Smith during last year's Ashes.

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Positive momentum building towards NBA season resuming after call involving Adam Silver, report says

The league may not halt play for positive tests

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Adam Zampa: Australia's T20I focus rewarded by top ranking

If the T20 World Cup does take place this year, Australia would be one of the favourites

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Sportstar archives: Waqar Younis - 'I am not an aggressive person'

In this candid interview, Waqar Younis touches on how he was spotted and how he developed into a world class bowler.

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Archer says Smith blow made him think of Hughes

England fast bowler Archer said he had started to fear the worst when his fearsome bouncer struck Smith, now one of the world's best batsmen, at Lord's.

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Coronavirus updates LIVE: MLB 'to take restart plan to players'

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected more than 4.3 million people and spread across 215 countries. Here are the biggest stories of its impact on sport today.

from Sportstar - Cricket https://ift.tt/2Lns7Y6

How NBA rules prevented Michael Jordan from facing superteams in the 1990s

A different set of rules in the '90s prevented teams from easily adding multiple star free agents at once

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Richard Hamilton says Kobe Bryant is most Michael Jordan-like player: 'I was low-key scared' to face him

Hamilton had plenty to say about Kobe being at No. 10 on CBS Sports' list of the top 15 players in NBA history

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Monday, May 11, 2020

Shakib Al Hasan on the lesson his ban has taught him

Bangladesh allrounder hoping to pick from where he left off with the bat once he's back in action

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Adam Zampa wants to be more than a white-ball specialist

Australia's main short-format spinner is eager for the chance to push for Test cricket

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Sport24.co.za | A NATION'S PRIDE: How SA pulled off first T20 World Cup

Rob Houwing recalls the multiple challenges South Africa overcame to successfully stage the maiden edition of the Twenty20 World Cup in 2007.

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Sport24.co.za | IPL cancellation could cost Indian cricket half a billion dollars

Scrapping the money-spinning Indian Premier League because of the coronavirus pandemic would cost more than half a billion dollars.

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Sport24.co.za | A NATION'S PRIDE: How SA pulled off first T20 World Cup

Rob Houwing recalls the multiple challenges South Africa overcame to successfully stage the maiden edition of the Twenty20 World Cup in 2007.

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Sport24.co.za | Australia eyes July rugby restart with Western Force returning

A competition between Australia's four Super Rugby teams could be launched in early July as coronavirus restrictions ease.

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Sport24.co.za | IPL cancellation could cost Indian cricket half a billion dollars

Scrapping the money-spinning Indian Premier League because of the coronavirus pandemic would cost more than half a billion dollars.

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Sport24.co.za | Maguire names Rashford as 'most talented' he has played with

Manchester United and England defender Harry Maguire says Marcus Rashford is the most talented player he has ever played with.

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Sport24.co.za | Japan baseball league hopes for June restart

Japan's hugely popular baseball league could start as soon as June after its coronavirus postponement.

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Sport24.co.za | Arsenal, Spurs in race to sign Flamengo midfielder

Flamengo midfielder Gerson is reportedly a transfer target for Premier League side's Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur.

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Sport24.co.za | 'Stay away' - German fans warned ahead of Bundesliga restart

The Bundesliga returns on Saturday in empty stadiums, but German fans are being warned to stay away.

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Mohammad Yousuf: Not ideal to compare Babar Azam with Virat Kohli

Yousuf spoke about the challenging times, his thoughts on Pakistan cricket and also touched upon the comparisons between Virat Kohli and Babar Azam.

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WWE schedule, list of PPVs for 2020: Backlash date, location, cancellation plans

Check out a complete list of WWE pay-per-views and special events scheduled for 2020

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WWE institutes 'brand to brand invitation,' sharing talent on limited basis across Raw and SmackDown

The coronavirus pandemic and recent releases have left WWE's rosters thinner than usual

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Coronavirus: PCB won't rush into decision over England tour

Pakistan is due to start a three-match Test series against England at Lord's on July 30, with three Twenty20 Internationals also on the schedule.

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Sportstar Archives: Alistair Campbell - Hoping to set his record straight

Zimbabwe's Alistair Campbell, who is one a comeback trail, wants to make the most of his talent in international cricket.

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F1 racer Sebastian Vettel to leave Ferrari after season

The four-time world champion has effectively been forced out the door at Ferrari

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Mark Stevens, Warriors minority owner who shoved Kyle Lowry, will return to team after season, report says

Stevens was suspended for a year after shoving Lowry during the NBA Finals

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WWE champion Becky Lynch announces pregnancy, Asuka takes title as Money in the Bank winner

Lynch has held the the title for just short of 400 days but will relinquish the belt as a result of her pregnancy

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Tom Brady responds to report claiming Josh McDaniels relationship was part of why he left the Patriots

It may not have been perfect between Brady and McDaniels

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Will coronavirus threat sideline older coaches like Mike Krzyzewski, Roy Williams, Jim Boeheim?

An expert on pandemics says 'high-risk' coaches, just like high-risk teachers, should consider taking the year off

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2020 Fantasy Football IDP Rankings: Hall of Fame expert says draft Josh Allen, fade Kwon Alexander

Scott Engel just revealed his 2020 Fantasy football IDP rankings.

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KBO odds, picks, lines, predictions, schedule, best bets for May 12: This three-way parlay pays over 3-1

SportsLine's top experts have released their best Korean Baseball Organization parlays.

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Sunday, May 10, 2020

George Karl confirms that he snubbed Michael Jordan at a restaurant before Bulls-Sonics 1996 NBA Finals

Michael Jordan is known for playing mind games with his opponents

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Sport24.co.za | IT'S ON! Dates confirmed for NZ's 'Super Rugby Aotearoa'

Rugby in New Zealand will restart next month following the announcement that the country will move to Covid-19 alert level two.

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Sport24.co.za | Ackermann could leave England for job in Japan

Former Lions coach Johan Ackermann has been linked with a move to Japanese club Docomo Red Hurricanes.

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Sport24.co.za | Division threatens Premier League's chances of comeback

Warring Premier League clubs will meet on Monday with tensions mounting over the divisive 'Project Restart' plan to finish the season.

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Sport24.co.za | La Liga chief wants restart despite 8 new positive tests

The president of Spain's La Liga said he hopes the tournament can resume on 12 June but that their hands are tied by government health policy.

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Sport24.co.za | Kvitova, Pliskova sisters set to clash at Prague tennis tournament

Two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova, the Pliskova sisters and other top-100 Czech players are set to clash at a tennis tournament in Prague.

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Will Perdue says Bulls teammates had better relationships with James Jordan than Michael Jordan

Michael Jordan opened up about the death of his father in the latest episode of 'The Last Dance'

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'The Last Dance:' Twitter reacts to Michael Jordan laughing off Gary Payton's defense in the 1996 NBA Finals

MJ didn't think he had any problems with The Glove

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Trevor Bauer is turning phone number leak into an autograph and memorabilia giveaway

Turning a very inconvenient negative into a positive for someone else

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'Space Jam' revisited: Rebuilding the Monstars roster against Michael Jordan and the Tune Squad

The Monstars should be ashamed of their roster-building, squandering an easy win against M.J. and the Tune Squad

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From Eden Gardens to Perth - India’s greatest Test victories

While V.V.S Laxman and Rahul Dravid scripted a historic Test win at the Eden Gardens, stalwarts like Sunil Gavaskar and G. Viswanath have their share too.

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'The Last Dance' songs: Playlist for Michael Jordan documentary released on Spotify

Fans are loving the music chosen for the documentary series

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Michael Jordan did have a problem with the Glove: How Gary Payton's defense changed the 1996 NBA Finals

No matter what Michael Jordan believes, Gary Payton gave him plenty of trouble

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'The Last Dance': Reggie Miller saying he's 'going to retire Michael Jordan' tops list of 10 best quotes

We're eight episodes down, with two to go, but on Sunday we were treated to some gems

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Patriots owner Robert Kraft auctioning Super Bowl 51 ring from 28-3 comeback vs. Falcons for All-In Challenge

The hardest fought ring will be put up for a good cause

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Broad: ‘Yet to figure out the best way to bowl at Smith’

Stuart Broad said Steve Smith is the best batsman he has played against. “He makes life tough for bowlers and has a huge hunger for big scores,” he said.

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What Michael Jordan's 'The Last Dance' doesn't tell you about Scottie Pippen's refusal to check in vs. Knicks

It was 1994: Michael Jordan was playing baseball, and Pippen felt deeply insulted by Phil Jackson

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The questions 'The Last Dance' doesn't ask about Michael Jordan's leadership

Jordan's intense approach is explained in the ESPN/Netflix documentary, but is not challenged

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'The Last Dance' winners, losers: Scottie Pippen takes biggest loss after refusing to enter 1994 playoff game

Here's a look at the best of Sunday's episodes of the 'The Last Dance'

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Michael Jordan's baseball teammates explain why he could've reached MLB and what M.J. was like in Double-A

M.J. traded a Chicago Bulls jersey for a Birmingham Barons uniform 26 years ago

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Dennis Rodman says Scottie Pippen would have been better than LeBron James in the 1990s

Rodman thinks that Pippen paved the way for the multi-dimensional forwards in the NBA today

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David Robinson says no one should be surprised that Isiah Thomas was left off Dream Team: 'Chemistry matters'

Robinson thinks that Thomas' reputation preceded him when it came to his Dream Team selection

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Michael Jordan's 'The Last Dance' documentary: Watch 10-part series, live stream, TV, dates, start times

One of the most highly anticipated NBA documentary series continues over the next two Sunday nights

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Saturday, May 9, 2020

Rijiju: Must plan to make sports interesting without fans

Sports minister Kiren Rijiju says plans must be made to ensure sports remain sustainable without fans attending events at the stadium due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Rijiju: Must plan to make sports interesting without fans

Sports minister Kiren Rijiju says plans must be made to ensure sports remain sustainable without fans attending events at the stadium due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Hearts owner laments 'disrespect' of her task force

After the Scottish campaign at all levels below the Premiership was cancelled, a task force was created to look at creating a new three-division system.

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US World Cup winner Alex Morgan gives birth to first child

Orlando Pride and United States striker Alex Morgan has given birth to a baby girl.

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Mother’s Day | She is my greatest teacher: Harbhajan Singh

India cricketer Harbhajan Singh retells some of his fondest memories involving his mother, Avtar Kaur, on international mother's day.

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