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Harry Kane: Ex-Man Utd target playing for Bayern Munich at Old Trafford

December 12, 2023
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Harry Kane, the England captain, finds himself in an unusual position as he returns to play his first club game in England since joining Bayern Munich, facing Manchester United at Old Trafford. The move to Bayern was marked by a persistent pursuit by the German club, ultimately convincing Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy to let Kane go in August, while Manchester United withdrew from the race, deeming the transfer too expensive and complex. The irony lies in Kane's swift promotion within Bayern, now placed in Band B in the PCB's central contract list.

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Shan Masood: New Pakistan captain faces tough baptism in Australia

December 12, 2023
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The appointment of Shan Masood as the new captain of the Pakistan Test cricket team concluded a period of turmoil, marked by dramatic developments orchestrated by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). The sequence of events began with a press release attributing the historic World Cup defeat to Afghanistan to the incumbent captain Babar Azam and then-chief selector Inzamam-ul-Haq. Subsequently, Azam voluntarily stepped down, and Masood and Shaheen Afridi were announced as the new Test and T20 captains, respectively, while Mohammad Hafeez replaced Mickey Arthur as team director.

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Referee punched: Turkish FA halts league football after club president hits Super Lig official

December 12, 2023
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Following an incident where a referee was physically assaulted by a club president, Turkish football authorities have taken swift action by suspending all leagues indefinitely. The attack occurred after a top-flight game between MKE Ankaragucu and Caykur Rizespor, where referee Halil Umut Meler was punched to the ground by Ankaragucu president Faruk Koca. The assault took place after Ankaragucu conceded a last-minute equalizer.

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India v England: Shoaib Bashir, Tom Hartley and Gus Atkinson earn first Test call-ups

December 11, 2023
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The England squad for the upcoming five-match Test series against India includes uncapped 20-year-old Somerset off-spinner Shoaib Bashir. Bashir, who has played only six first-class matches since his debut in June, joins Surrey fast bowler Gus Atkinson and Lancashire left-arm spinner Tom Hartley, both uncapped at the Test level despite previous appearances in white-ball cricket.

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Jon Rahm joins LIV: Rory McIlroy says Spaniard must be on next European Ryder Cup team

December 8, 2023
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Rory McIlroy has reversed his position on LIV golfers participating in the Ryder Cup after Jon Rahm's decision to join the Saudi-funded tour. Earlier, McIlroy had expressed that LIV players should not represent Europe against the United States. However, following Rahm's announcement, McIlroy emphasized that Rahm should play at Bethpage, New York, in 2025.

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Sean McDermott: Buffalo Bills head coach apologises for referencing 9/11 hijackers in 2019

December 8, 2023
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Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott has issued an apology for referencing the 9/11 hijackers during a team meeting in 2019. McDermott made the comments while emphasizing the significance of effective communication within a team.

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NBA: Luka Doncic triple-double helps Dallas Mavericks thrash Utah Jazz

December 7, 2023
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Luka Doncic notched a first-half triple-double, propelling the Dallas Mavericks to a dominant 147-97 triumph over the Utah Jazz. The Slovenian sensation concluded the game with an impressive stat line of 40 points, 11 assists, and 10 rebounds, while Kyrie Irving contributed 29 points for Dallas. This marks Doncic's second 40-point performance in three games and his fourth overall this season.

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Australian Open: Rafael Nadal on entry list, Nick Kyrgios absent

December 7, 2023
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Two-time Australian Open champion Rafael Nadal has been listed as a participant in the upcoming tournament, marking his return to competitive tennis after an injury-induced hiatus of nearly a year. The 37-year-old Spaniard has been sidelined since sustaining a hip flexor injury at the previous Australian Open. Nadal, a former world number one, recently confirmed his comeback at the Brisbane International in January.

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BBL: Brisbane Heat thump Melbourne Stars in season opener

December 7, 2023
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Brisbane Heat secured a commanding 103-run victory over Melbourne Stars in the inaugural match of the Men's Big Bash.

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Santos relegated for first time in 111-year history

December 7, 2023
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Santos, the legendary Brazilian football club associated with Pele, has experienced relegation for the first time in its 111-year history. In their final league match of the season, Santos suffered a 2-1 home defeat against Fortaleza, causing them to drop out of Serie A, Brazil's top football tier. During their golden era in the 1950s and 60s, Santos secured numerous accolades, including 12 state titles, six league titles, and two Copas Libertadores.