‘Amazing’ Marco Jansen grabs four as India struggle against South Africa in second Test

Jansen, who towers above his teammates, made the most of the steep bounce, troubling most of the batsmen.

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Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou taps J. League experience in blockbuster triple-signing

The three are now bound for Celtic, the legendary Scottish club that has experienced a revival under former F. Marinos boss Ange Postecoglou.

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Reigning MVP Nikola Jokic reflects on early days in NBA

Nikola Jokic struggled at the start of his NBA career when he joined the Denver Nuggets and had to change his diet to become the ...

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Countdown to Beijing Winter Games marred by controversy, COVID-19 and boycotts

Rights groups have long called for a boycott over China's human rights record, especially its treatment of Uyghur Muslims in the northwest region of Xinjiang.

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No. 1 Ash Barty says increased depth good for women’s tennis

World No. 1 Ash Barty said 2021 was a big year for breakout performances and that there was real depth in women's tennis, which bodes ...

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England captain Joe Root to assess future following Ashes

Joe Root said Monday that he has "questions to answer" and will assess his future as England captain after the losing Ashes tour, as Ben ...

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Aoyama Gakuin reclaims Hakone ekiden title in record-setting fashion

"We surpassed the greatest team of the past, and that is due to these amazing students," Aoyama Gakuin manager Susumu Hara said.

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