Cody Gakpo may go into Liverpool’s derby game with Manchester United thinking what could have been. A different shade of red, perhaps? On Boxing Day, the Dutchman celebrated two years since his Liverpool arrival from PSV Eindhoven – though his story would have very different had Erik ten Hag successfully took him to Manchester United earlier in 2022. “I think …
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The New Year continues with another busy day on Sky Sports Racing as both Lingfield and Southwell host nine-race cards. 1.15 Lingfield – Therapist & Crystal Mariner lock horns Nicky Henderson’s jumps stars shone over the Christmas period and he will be hoping Therapist can also get the job done on the all-weather at Lingfield, in the Free Bets With …
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The battle for the NFC North reaches its climax on the final day of the NFL regular season this weekend as the Minnesota Vikings and Detroit Lions go toe-to-toe once again. Kevin O’Connell and Dan Campbell’s sides enter Sunday 14-2 knowing victory will secure not only the division title but the NFC’s No 1 seed and a crucial first-round bye …
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Australia dominated day one of the fifth and final Test against India in Sydney as they bowled the visitors out for 185 to inch closer to a series victory. Scott Boland took 4-31 – at one point finding himself on a hat-trick – as Australia, having lost the toss, took advantage of helpful bowling conditions on a green-tinged SCG pitch. …
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India’s Rohit Sharma chats with then team coach Ravi Shastri during a training session at the MCG in Melbourne on January 2, 2021. — AFP Former India coach Ravi Shastri said Friday he expected skipper Rohit Sharma to “pull the plug” on his red-ball career after being left out of the fifth Test against Australia in Sydney. The 37-year-old opener …
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Steven Smith is “100%” certain he got his hands under the ball when he attempted to catch Virat Kohli at slip on the first day of the SCG Test, a decision that was referred to the TV umpire and eventually ruled not out. “100%. No denying it whatsoever, 100%,” Smith told Fox Sports at the lunch break when asked if …
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Peter Handscomb is a strong contender to be included in Australia’s squad for their Test tour of Sri Lanka later this month with the Victoria batter joining the team in Sydney for the final match against India as a substitute fielder. Handscomb does not hold BBL contract so is free to be with the squad throughout the final Test. He …
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The issue of the change in leadership was not addressed directly at the toss at the SCG, with Bumrah only saying: “Our captain has shown his leadership as well, he has chosen to rest from this game. It shows the unity within the team.” Bumrah had captained India to victory in the first Test of the series in Perth when …
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Anthony Joshua is pursuing a fight with Tyson Fury in 2025 as he vows to carry on boxing after his crushing defeat to Daniel Dubois in September. Former world heavyweight champion Joshua was knocked out in the fifth round by fellow Brit Dubois at Wembley Stadium as he suffered his fourth career loss. However, the 35-year-old does not appear to …
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Australia started the year by handing a debut to Tasmania allrounder Beau Webster for the final Test against India at the SCG. Although earmarked with significant potential at the youth level, it has been more than a decade-long journey. Here’s a look at his route to Test cricket. The early days Born in the small Tasmania town of Snug, Webster …
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