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South Africa seeking ruthless edge against Pakistan in second test

South Africa seeking ruthless edge against Pakistan in second test

Pakistan’s Mohammad Abbas (C) reacts as South Africa’s Marco Jansen (L) and Kagiso Rabada (R) celebrate South Africa winning the match during the fourth day of the first Test match between South Africa and Pakistan at SuperSport Park in Centurion on December 29, 2024. — AFP CAPE TOWN: South Africa have already sealed their place in this year’s World Test …

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Darts in 2025: Key dates for Premier League, World Matchplay and more with Luke Littler among those in action

Darts in 2025: Key dates for Premier League, World Matchplay and more with Luke Littler among those in action

Check out the dates for the main PDC tournaments in 2025, including the Premier League, World Matchplay, World Grand Prix and Grand Slam of Darts. Luke Littler is the defending Premier League champion after beating Luke Humphries in the 2024 final at London’s O2 arena, hitting a spectacular nine-dart finish en route to an 11-7 win in legs. The teenager …

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Cheltenham: Lucky Place is Relkeel Hurdle hero for Nicky Henderson and Nico de Boinville

Cheltenham: Lucky Place is Relkeel Hurdle hero for Nicky Henderson and Nico de Boinville

Lucky Place announced himself as a Stayers’ Hurdle contender with a battling victory over the admirable Gowel Road in the Dornan Engineering Relkeel Hurdle at Cheltenham. Nicky Henderson’s progressive performer had made a winning return in the Ascot Hurdle and was again taking on Jeremy Scott’s Cheltenham Festival winner Golden Ace, who was sent off the 5/2 favourite for this …

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Trent Alexander-Arnold to Real Madrid transfer Q&A: ‘Trent’s in a strong negotiating position’

Trent Alexander-Arnold to Real Madrid transfer Q&A: ‘Trent’s in a strong negotiating position’

Sky Sports News senior reporter Melissa Reddy provides an update on Trent Alexander-Arnold’s future, answering all the key questions. The saga took another twist on New Year’s Eve when Liverpool turned down an approach for Alexander-Arnold from Real Madrid. There was no formal offer but an approach was made by the Spanish side. Alexander-Arnold is out of contract at the …

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Stoinis, Lawrence fifties deliver Stars’ first win of the season

Stoinis, Lawrence fifties deliver Stars’ first win of the season

Melbourne Stars 153 for 5 (Lawrence 64*, Stoinis 62, Bartlett 4-10) beat Brisbane Heat 149 for 7 (Bryant 77, Walter 21, Steketee 2-42) by five wickets Melbourne Stars have broken an eight-game Big Bash League [BBL] losing streak thanks to a Marcus Stoinis batting masterclass and a stunning Glenn Maxwell catch in the outfield. Stars defeated defending champions Brisbane Heat …

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