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England break S Africa's resistance to level series
If, as the curious saying goes, Test cricket has a habit of biting you on the backside if you disrespect it, then the timing of the Newlands cliffhanger could hardly have been more apposite. South Africa managed 223 in reply to England's 269 in the first innings. "It has been a ideal announcement and has closed the cricket for four days". [Full Article...]
Sharapova slams 'second-hand' Brisbane event as men take over
Former world number one Maria Sharapova will be awarded a world card to play in this month's Australian Open , the organisers of the year's first Grand Slam said on Wednesday. "I'm not sure (but) I heard that because the way that the court is constructed, that it's not regulation for us to be playing on centre court with the benches on the side". [Full Article...]
Stosur upsets Kerber, Strycova beats Konta in Brisbane
The 35-year-old Australian has slipped to 98th in the world rankings and has never played well in front of her home fans in Brisbane . Collins' third win against a top-10 opponent and will lift her confidence ahead of the Australian Open , where she reached her daughter's semifinal Grand Slam a year ago. [Full Article...]
Ollivon to lead France into Six Nations
The squad, with all but one player under 30, features 19 uncapped players for the championship, which they will begin against England at the Stade de France on February 2. The list of worldwide rookies includes Lyon lock Killian Geraci, Clermont Auvergne back-row forward Alexandre Fischer, plus backs Maxime Lucu, Louis Carbonel and Arthur Vincent. [Full Article...]
Mikel Arteta Responds To Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's Transfer
Next up for Arsenal is an away trip to face Crystal Palace as they look to close the gap on fourth-placed Chelsea, the Gunners now nine points off the Champions League places. He also spoke on Arsenal's recent win in the Premier League against Manchester United . Aubameyang has also been impressed by the Spaniard and believes 2020 can be a far more successful year after a disappointing 2019... [Full Article...]
Johnny Sexton: Ireland fly-half making 'good progress' from knee injury
Ryan departed early on against Connacht as Leinster romped to yet another victory on Saturday. Leinster senior coach Stuart Lancaster has revealed that Ireland worldwide Johnny Sexton is making "good progress" on his comeback from a knee injury. [Full Article...]
Max Verstappen Thinks He Can Win Formula 1 Title This Year
Yet, he still trailed 2019 F1 champion Lewis Hamilton by a massive 135 points. The Dutchman finished third in the Drivers' Championship past year, the best finish of his career to date, following the team's decision to switch from Renault to Honda power. [Full Article...]
Jurgen Klopp's Brain Works Differently - Liverpool Assistant Lauds Boss
Key to the club's success is the partnership between Klopp and Pep Lijnders. The role he returned to was very different though as he became Klopp's assistant manager and since his re-appointment, Liverpool have amassed an incredible 155 points out of a possible 174. [Full Article...]