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NFL 2024 playoff race: Is Detroit Lions vs Minnesota Vikings the ‘most important NFL regular-season game in history’?

NFL 2024 playoff race: Is Detroit Lions vs Minnesota Vikings the ‘most important NFL regular-season game in history’?

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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Ravi Shastri suggests Rohit Sharma may retire from Test cricket

Ravi Shastri suggests Rohit Sharma may retire from Test cricket

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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Handscomb a strong chance for a Test recall on Sri Lanka tour

Handscomb a strong chance for a Test recall on Sri Lanka tour

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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Bumrah leads India as Rohit chooses ‘to rest’ in Sydney

Bumrah leads India as Rohit chooses ‘to rest’ in Sydney

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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Offspin to pace, and a mountain of runs: Webster’s rise to Test cricket

Offspin to pace, and a mountain of runs: Webster’s rise to Test cricket

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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