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Pakistan face India in Champions Trophy clash with no room for error

Pakistan face arch-rivals India in a Champions Trophy blockbuster on Sunday in front of a sell-out Dubai crowd knowing that another defeat will virtually end their title defence.

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LeBron, Reaves dazzle as Lakers sink Blazers

LeBron James and Austin Reaves combined for 72 points as the Los Angeles Lakers bounced back to score a battling 110-102 road win over the Portland Trail Blazers in the NBA on Thursday.

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Canada enjoys emotional win as USA gets Olympic motivation

Canada's NHL stars celebrated an emotional 3-2 overtime victory over arch rival United States in Thursday's Four Nation Face-Off final while Americans took motivation for next year's Winter Olympics.

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Monaco battle to save season after Champions League exit

This campaign started in such promising fashion for Monaco, but the principality club's midweek Champions League exit means they are left trying to rescue their season by securing qualification for the next edition of Europe's elite club competition.

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Barcelona face Las Palmas with Liga lead strength test beckoning

Barcelona travel to Las Palmas on Saturday in La Liga aiming to do what they, champions Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid have failed to manage in recent weeks.

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Canada beats USA to win heated Four Nations Face-Off final

In an ice hockey grudge match of border rivals fueled by political tensions, "51st state" Canada defeated the United States 3-2 in overtime on Thursday to win the Four Nations Face-Off final.

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Macario back to scoring ways as USA beat Colombia

Catarina Macario scored her first national team goal in nearly three years as the USA beat Colombia 2-0 in their opening game of the SheBelieves Cup on Thursday.

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Australia's Cummins targets IPL for return from injury

Australia captain Pat Cummins said Friday he is targeting the Indian Premier League to make his return from a niggling injury that sidelined him from the Champions Trophy.

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Big-gun Wallabies 'add energy' to Brumbies' Super Rugby campaign

ACT Brumbies coach Stephen Larkham says the return of six Wallabies, led by James Slipper and Allan Alaalatoa, has given the side added energy as they look to take down Western Force on Saturday.

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Blues coach braced for 'extremely competitive' Super Rugby season

Auckland Blues coach Vern Cotter is anticipating an "extremely competitive" Super Rugby season as the defending champions look to bounce back this weekend after being upset by Waikato Chiefs in round one.

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Liverpool face wounded Man City as Premier League title race heats up

Liverpool's charge towards the Premier League title has slowed ahead of a trip to Manchester City on Sunday, giving Arsenal hope of closing in on the leaders.

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Wallabies skipper Wilson extends Reds deal till 2029

Wallabies skipper Harry Wilson has signed a contract extension with Rugby Australia and the Queensland Reds until 2029, declaring: "This is the only place I want to be."

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Dodgers pitcher checked for concussion after head-shot

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Bobby Miller was placed in the concussion protocol on Thursday after being struck in the head by a 106-mile-per-hour line drive during a pre-season game in Arizona.

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Dollamur Announces United World Wrestling Approval Through 2028

Dollamur's UWW-Approved Wrestling Mats can be found in over 90 Countries worldwide.

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Trump meets with Tiger, PIF and PGA Tour bosses to reunite golf

President Donald Trump met with Tiger Woods and leaders of the rival PGA and LIV golf tours on Thursday in what could be a major step toward reunifying the sport.

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Roma reach Europa League last 16 as 10-man Ajax scrape through

Paulo Dybala scored twice as Roma beat Porto on Thursday to clinch a place in the last 16 of the Europa League, while Ajax clawed through in extra time despite playing a man down for 95 minutes.

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MLS hoping for World Cup buzz in 30th season

Major League Soccer's 30th season gets underway this weekend with Lionel Messi in action and the league's newest club San Diego FC making their debut.

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Dybala double leads Roma into Europa League last 16

Paulo Dybala scored two goals as Roma came from behind to beat Porto 3-2 in the second leg on Thursday to clinch a place in the last 16 of the Europa League.

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Mavs' Davis 'making good progress' after adductor strain

Anthony Davis, the star forward who landed in Dallas in the shock trade that sent Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers, will miss at least two more weeks with an adductor muscle strain, the Mavericks said Thursday.

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Bucks' Portis banned 25 games for violating NBA anti-drug policy

Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis Jr. has been suspended for 25 games for violating the NBA's anti-drug policy, the league said Thursday.

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England captain Itoje glad of 'Superman' Hill's help against Scotland

England captain Maro Itoje hopes to finish Saturday's Six Nations clash against Scotland at Twickenham in the company of Ted Hill after likening the Bath forward to Superman and saying he was "a man carved out of Greek stone".

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Andreeva, 17, stuns Swiatek to reach Dubai semis with landmark win

Teenager Mirra Andreeva stunned second seed Iga Swiatek to become the youngest woman to reach the semi-finals of the Dubai Championships on Thursday, attributing victory to working on her "anger inside".

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Wembanyama to miss rest of NBA regular season with blood clot

San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama is expected to miss the rest of the NBA season after being diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis in his right shoulder, the team said Thursday.

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Comeback hero Shami says wicket-taking mindset alive

India's pace spearhead Mohammed Shami on Thursday said he came into the Champions Trophy with an eye on taking regular wickets after he returned to international cricket from a career-threatening injury.

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Alcaraz dumped out by Lehecka in Qatar Open quarters

Carlos Alcaraz crashed out of the Qatar Open in the quarter-finals on Thursday after losing to Jiri Lehecka, the Spaniard heading for the exit along with second seed Alex de Minaur.

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Victor Wembanyama to miss rest of NBA regular season: Spurs

San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama is expected to miss the rest of the NBA season after being diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis in his right shoulder, the team said Thursday.

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Scotland coach Townsend eager to extend England run as Russell passed fit

Gregor Townsend believes Saturday's match away to oldest rivals England is just what Scotland need to get their Six Nations campaign back on track.

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Bavuma wary of Afghanistan challenge in Champions Trophy

South Africa captain Temba Bavuma warned his team they will need to be at their best against Afghanistan in their opening game of the Champions Trophy in Karachi on Friday.

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Andreeva, 17, stuns Swiatek to reach Dubai semi-finals with landmark win

Teenager Mirra Andreeva stunned second seed Iga Swiatek to become the youngest woman to reach the semi-finals of the Dubai Championships on Thursday, attributing victory to working on her "anger inside".

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Gill ton powers India to win over Bangladesh in Champions Trophy

In-form Shubman Gill made an unbeaten 101 to anchor India's chase in a six-wicket win over Bangladesh as the two teams began their Champions Trophy campaign on Thursday in Dubai.

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Ireland match no time to experiment, says Wales coach Sherratt

Interim Wales coach Matt Sherratt insisted Thursday that a Six Nations showdown against Ireland was no time for experimentation despite the team being on a record streak of 14 consecutive Test defeats.

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Rublev downs de Minaur on eighth match point in Qatar

Andrey Rublev converted his eighth match point against second seed Alex de Minaur to seal a semi-final spot at the Qatar Open on Thursday.

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