cricketReutersCricket: Australia five wickets away from winning second test
Australia need five wickets in the second test to secure a series-levelling victory as India teetered in their daunting chase on a menacing pitch on Monday. Chasing 287 runs after closing out Australia's second innings for 243, India finished day four on 112 for five with Hanuma Vihari 24 not out
NewsAssociated PressSiebenhofer leads Stuhec in Val Gardena downhill training
SELVA DI VAL GARDENA, Italy (AP) — Seeking her first career World Cup win, Ramona Siebenhofer led the opening training session Monday for a World Cup downhill on the Saslong course.
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Lyon strikes to put Australia on course for victory in Perth
Mohammed Shami claimed Test-best figures of 6-56 but India struggled in pursuit of a victory target of 287 in the second Test.
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Champions CSK Completing Formalities This IPL Auction
The Super Kings only released three players from their title-winning squad, who played a combined total of one game.
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Brexit news - live updates: Former minister accuses Theresa May of 'displacement activity' to distract from 'flawed deal'
A Tory former minister has accused Theresa May of using ”displacement activity” to distract from failures in the Brexit talks as tensions spiral over Britain’s withdrawal from the bloc.
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'Nobody wants to be associated' with Maroon 5's Super Bowl halftime show
Just as no-one seems to want to host the Oscars, no-one seems to want to play the Super Bowl halftime show. Maroon 5 are set to play the 13-minute slot at Super Bowl LIII, but are reportedly struggling to find artists to join them for the traditional group medley. The Super Bowl Halftime Show is arguably
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Fenestraz dropped by Renault junior scheme
Sacha Fenestraz has been axed by the Renault Formula 1 junior programme, and is now closing on a switch to the All-Japan Formula 3 Championship as his next career move.
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'Without desire it's hard to win' - Henry blasts Monaco players after Lyon defeat
The former Arsenal striker did not mince his words when criticising his players following his side's limp Ligue 1 loss on Sunday
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India Need 175 Runs, Australia 5 Wickets to Win Perth Test
India ended the fourth day at 112/5, still needing 175 runs to win the second Test, and take a 2-0 lead.
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Ramos: Winning is Real's only objective with or without Ronaldo
The Blancos skipper concedes that a "decisive" figure departed the club over the summer, but their focus remains locked on chasing down more titles
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West Indies beat Bangladesh in T20
SYLHET, Bangladesh (AP) — Fast bowler Sheldon Cottrell's career best 4-28 was complemented by opener Shai Hope's third fastest T20 fifty as the West Indies beat Bangladesh by eight wickets Monday in the first game of a three-match series.
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Mourinho's players below Manchester United standards, says Giggs
Manchester United lost to Liverpool during Ryan Giggs' trophy-laden spell at the club, but Sunday's reverse at Anfield felt very different.
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Love Island Christmas Reunion: Ellie Brown left in TEARS after row with ex Charlie Brake
Brown fights back tears as she calls her fellow Islander “a compulsive liar” and accuses him of cheating on her during their brief relationship. Following widespread reports of a split, Brake confirmed that he had parted ways with Brown in a brief statement posted on Instagram earlier this year. Brown
NewsAssociated PressLyon bowls Australia close to a series-leveling win in Perth
PERTH, Australia (AP) — Offspinner Nathan Lyon bowled Australia close to victory Monday in the second test on the fourth day with the prized wicket of Virat Kohli to leave India precariously on 112-5.
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Warner In, Dhawan Out: How Do SRH Approach IPL Auction?
2018 runners-up Sunrisers Hyderabad wear a largely balanced look going into the IPL 2019 Auction on 18 December.
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Virat Kohli is India’s best batsman, but is he their best choice for captain?
As a batsman, Kohli has shown he can adapt to different situations and bat accordingly, however, his captaincy has left a lot to be desired.
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PM Modi lauds 'resounding success' of Hockey World Cup
New Delhi [India], Dec 17 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday lauded the hard work to make the 2018 men's Hockey World Cup a "resounding success." "Kudos to all those who worked hard to ensure the 2018 Hockey World Cup is a resounding success. Congratulations to the people
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We've got to find a way to get better in a hurry - McVay challenges spluttering Rams
The Los Angeles Rams have lost two on the spin and head coach Sean McVay admits his team must improve - and quickly.
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Raymond van Barneveld relishes retirement ahead of penultimate tilt at PDC World Darts Championship
Raymond van Barneveld’s voice is calm and unflustered, but in a way it only makes what he has to say so much more chilling. Then there was the close friend who passed away in August while van Barneveld was in a plane above Australia, where he was playing in the World Series of Darts. On Monday night
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Pedrosa hits out at Puig's "resentful" comments
Dani Pedrosa has hit out at Honda MotoGP team boss Alberto Puig for suggesting that he lacked the desire to become premier class champion.
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McLaren's Norris and Sainz want Alonso's input on 2019 F1 car
Fernando Alonso's input on the 2019 McLaren Formula 1 car would be "very valuable", reckon new drivers Lando Norris and Carlos Sainz Jr
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Brexit’s coming home – now Lineker, Waddle and Shilton have got involved
It was inevitable that Brexit would divide the country. Twenty-eight years ago, football very nearly came home (six years before the actual song) when England finished a heroic fourth in the World Cup. Back then the nation was united by Gary Lineker’s goals, Peter Shilton’s saves, Gazza’s tears, and
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Kohli, Paine engage in verbal spat, umpire intervenes
Perth [Australia], Dec 17 (ANI): Indian skipper Virat Kohli and his Australian counterpart Tim Paine engaged in a verbal spat as the hosts were strengthening their position on Day Four of the ongoing second Test here at the Perth Stadium on Monday. In the opening session, which was completely dominated
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After Record 6th World Title, Mary Kom Determined to Win Gold at 2020 Olympics
Having created history by claiming a record sixth title at the women's World Championships, legendary boxer M.C Mary Kom is determined to fulfil a life long dream by winning a gold at the 2020 Olympics.
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Gary Neville concedes that Jose Mourinho will leave Manchester United and slams ‘naive’ board
Gary Neville has conceded that Jose Mourinho’s departure from Manchester United is inevitable and slammed the club’s hierarchy for their “naïve” decision to give him a contract extension. Sunday’s 3-1 loss against rivals Liverpool at Anfield leaves United 19 points adrift of the Premier League summit
