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PLETHORA OF RECORDS BROKEN AS AUSTRALIA DISMISS WEST FOR 27 RUNS
Bowlers dominated the series, and the difference was batting, with Australia doing just enough to win the first two tests — by 159 runs in Barbados and 133 runs in Grenada—and then sweep the Frank Worrell Trophy...
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July 2025
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IGA SWIATEK WINS WIMBLEDON AFTER A DIFFICULT YEAR
Swiatek adds Wimbledon to 4 French Open titles, 1 at the U.S. Open Swiatek held the No. 1 ranking for most of the past three seasons. She put together a 37-match winning streak in 2022 that included six tournament titles until it ended - where else?...
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July 2025
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JANNIK SINNER WINS HIS FIRST WIMBLEDON TITLE
The No. 1-ranked Sinner earned his fourth Grand Slam title overall, moving him one away from No. 2 Alcaraz's total as the two no-longer-rising-but-firmlyestablished stars of the game separate themselves from the rest of the pack in men's tennis...
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July 2025
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ARE WE NEARING THE END OF BARCELONA'S RUN AS AN F1 CITY?
Miquel Sàmper, who is president of the largely publicly-owned Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya as the regional minister for business and labor for Catalonia, visited the paddock ahead of qualifying for the Spanish GP...
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June 2025
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5 REASONS WHY RCB WON THE FINAL
The turning point of the final came in the 17th over of RCB's innings. At that stage, RCB were 145 for 4 with only four overs left. Punjab had done well in By ct contributor containing the scoring through the middle overs. But then came a brutal over...
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June 2025
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AIDEN MARKRAM AND TEMBA BAVUMA: THE TWO HEROES OF SOUTH AFRICA
They were the linchpins of a batting unit considered to be South Africa's weak point and their partnership of 147 tore the game away from Australia after the bowlers dominated the first two days. But their stand was almost over before it began...
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June 2025
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AND HEROES ZEROES OF IPL 2025
Even though Punjab Kings fell short in the final, their captain, Shreyas Iyer, was undoubtedly the biggest hero of the tournament. He scored over 600 runs across the season and was the backbone of the PBKS batting lineup.
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June 2025
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CARLOS ALCARAZ RETAINS FRENCH OPEN TITLE
It was also the longest-ever French Open final — 5 hours, 29 minutes — in the Open Era. It was so tight that Sinner won 193 points, Alcaraz 192. It might not have been close to those numbers. For after 3 hours, 43 minutes, Sinner had his...
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June 2025
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RYAN FOX WINS CANADIAN OPEN
Fox won the Myrtle Beach Classic last month by chipping in for birdie to win a three-man playoff. This one on the TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley took a little longer...
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June 2025
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A STAMPEDE TURNED THAT JOY INTO TRAGEDY
Panic and a chaotic run toward the stadium gates turned into a deadly crowd crush in India's southern Bengaluru city, leaving at least 11 people dead and more than 30 others injured. Most of the victims, including young students...
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June 2025
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SOUTH AFRICA SHED CHOKERS TAG AFTER 27 YEARS
South Africa moved from a portentous 213-2 overnight to a winning 285-5, the second-most successful run chase in the 141-year test history at the home of cricket. Victory laid to rest the ghosts of heartbreaking losses on big ICC stages that have haunted South Africa for decades.
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June 2025
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IPL FINALLY DELIVERS FOR KING KOHLI AFTER OVERCOMING A CONFLICT
After the six-wicket win over Punjab Kings to end a dramatic, disrupted season for the world's richest franchise cricket league, Kohli slumped to his knees and cried. He retired from test cricket during the season, leaving his focus on the Twenty20 format at the IPL...
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June 2025
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COCO GAUFF USED WORDS AND A MIRROR TO WIN THE FRENCH OPEN
Eight lines on a piece of paper written by Gauff late on a night, then it was finally time for bed, time to rest. Not quite. Gauff then persuaded herself a little bit more, by staring at the mirror...
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June 2025
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MAO SAIGO WINS THE CHEVRON CHAMPIONSHIP WITH A BIRDIE IN A 5-WAY PLAYOFF
The 23-year-old Japanese player managed to compose herself in time to sink the 3-footer and win her first major title. Saigo birdied the par-5 18th in regulation for a 2-under 74, leaving her tied with Hyo Joo Kim...
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May 2025
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BARCELONA EDGES REAL MADRID IN EXTRA TIME TO WIN COPA DEL REY FINAL
The loss to its fierce rival was another blow to Madrid after it was knocked out of the Champions League quarterfinals by Arsenal. This could have been its last title decider with Carlo Ancelotti in charge...
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May 2025
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5 REASONS WHY ASHISH NEHRA IS THE BEST HEAD COACH IN IPL 2025
Ashish Nehra has always believed in backing his players and giving them an extended run. This season is no different. Two standout examples are Sai Sudharsan and R Sai Kishore. Sudharsan has been in phenomenal...
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May 2025
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5 CRICKETERS WHO HAVEN'T BEEN TREATED FAIRLY BY AJIT AGARKAR-LED SELECTION COMMITTEE
Avesh Khan has been one of the most reliable fast bowlers in the IPL and domestic circuit in recent years. This season for LSG, he's delivered under pressure, notably defending 9 runs in a last-over scenario...
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May 2025
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3 REASONS WHY VIRAT KOHLI WAS A GOOD BUT NOT GREAT TEST BATTER
His tally included 30 tons and 31 fifties. 7 of his tons were double centuries. Kohli is regarded as a flamboyant and hardworking cricketer in the format, leaving quite a bit of a legacy. His influence remains pivotal...
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May 2025
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EUBANK JR. BEATS BENN BY UNANIMOUS DECISION
Benn argued successfully that his consumption of eggs elevated his testosterone levels. At their first media face-to-face. Eubank pulled out an egg and smacked it on Benn's face. It was costly...
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May 2025
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5 REASONS BEHIND VIRAT KOHLI'S CONSISTENCY IN IPL
Kohli's durability in the IPL is astonishing. When players come and go, retire, shift teams, or fade out due to form or fitness, Kohli has marched on. His commitment to RCB has never wavered. Not once...
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May 2025
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5 REASONS WHY MS DHONI IS RESPONSIBLE FOR CSK'S DEBACLE IN IPL 2025
While Dhoni may not hold an official position in CSK's auction table, it is no secret that his influence runs deep in the franchise. Over the years, he has had a significant say in player retention and recruitment... By CT CONTRIBUTOR
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May 2025
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5 BEST TEST INNINGS OF ROHIT SHARMA
A century on debut in the longest format is special, and Rohit achieved this against the West Indies at the iconic Eden Gardens. After the West Indies' 234/10 in the 1st innings, India were 82/4 when Rohit walked...
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May 2025
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ROHIT SHARMA: A CHALLENGING TEST CAREER THAT FOUND RHYTHM IN SECOND CHANCE
In addition to 12 Test tons, the veteran batter smashed 18 fifties with the best score of 212. Rohit played in the middle order at various positions before being promoted as a designated opener in October 2019...
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May 2025
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5 REASONS WHY RAJASTHAN ROYALS HAVE UNDERPERFORMED IN IPL 2025
The Royals heavily invested in their overseas bowling unit, hoping that a mix of pace and spin would compensate for the absence of seasoned Indian bowlers. They brought in Jofra Archer, Maheesh...
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May 2025
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5 REASONS WHY ISHAN KISHAN IS BETTER THAN RISHABH PANT
Ishan Kishan is a more adaptable batsman than Rishabh Pant. While Pant is often reckless with his shot selection, Kishan is more calculated in his approach. He has shown the ability to bat at multiple positions...
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May 2025
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5 BEST TEST INNINGS OF VIRAT KOHLI
Kohli made his debut for India in whites back in 2011. In what was his 8th Test, the young Kohli smacked his maiden hundred, and that too came against Australia in Adelaide, 2012. Against the mighty Aussies...
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May 2025
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DJOKOVIC'S PLAYERS' ASSOCIATION SUED THE GROUPS THAT RUN TENNIS. WHY AND WHAT DO THEY WANT?
The PTPA was founded by 24-time Grand Slam champion Djokovic and Vasek Pospisil and announced to the world just before the 2020 U.S. Open. The aim was to represent players who are independent....
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April 2025
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5 REASONS WHY LSG COULD FAIL TO MAKE IT TO THE PLAYOFFS IN IPL 2025 Granply OD
Having a solid core of Indian bowlers, it will allow LSG to field foreign specialists as batters. LSG have a decent side at their disposal but it will take plenty of things to come together if they are to...
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April 2025
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5 REASONS WHY THE RAJASTHAN ROYALS COULD MISS OUT ON IPL 2025 PLAYOFFS
RR are over reliant on their three main pacers in Jofra Archer, Sandeep Sharma and Tushar Deshpande. For RR to click, all of the three pacers need to have an excellent and consistent season...
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April 2025
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WHO IS KIRSTY COVENTRY, THE NEXT PRESIDENT OF THE INTERNATIONAL OLYMPIC COMMITTEE?
Coventry is also currently Zimbabwe's minister of youth, sports, arts and recreation, drawing some scrutiny of her affiliation with a government that has long faced accusations of cracking down on democratic freedoms and suppressing...
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