199 in 221: IPL star becomes first Indian in a decade to fall agonisingly short of first-class double ton

Before the heartbreak, Priyansh Arya had torn into the Gujarat bowling attack at the Palam B Ground, Model Sports Complex in Delhi. Playing just his third first-class match, the left-handed batter was at his attacking…

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He scored five tries but could only think of a sixth

Reclined on a sofa at Leicester Tigers' training ground, dressed in casual sportswear, the Wales wing looks entirely at ease. But there is an intensity to him. His large, friendly oval eyes are engaging, even as his gaze…

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Chacarra wins in India to take Race to Dubai lead

After opening with successive scores of 67 in his first two rounds at Delhi Golf Club, bad light halted play with Chacarra still on the 11th hole of his third round on Saturday. That left the 26-year-old with extra work…

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Manchester United held as Calvert-Lewin’s Leeds leveller keeps pressure on Carrick

This display was the latest unconvincing outing under the 45-year-old head coach. It featured an odd formation, zero rhythm or control, and the same prevailing sense that the wheels could clatter off anytime. Bryan…

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Gómez halfway-line wondergoal sparks Brighton’s 5-0 thrashing of sorry Crystal Palace

Not since a 4-1 thrashing here in February 2024 under Roberto De Zerbi had Brighton tasted victory against their arch rivals from up the A23 – a run of four matches. But having been handed the initiative by Jaydee…

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Leeds United 1-1 Manchester United: Premier League – live reaction

"It is time that Manchester United realised that they are going to be a mid-table team in the foreseeable future?", emails Krishnamoorthy V. It's true that Manchester United have had a desperately poor start to the…

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Can you name everybody to play for Arsenal and Nottm Forest since 1992?

The Gunners have enjoyed considerably more success in the modern Premier League era, but Forest still have the bragging rights of back-to-back European Cups. But can you name every player to have represented both clubs…

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South Africa v Australia: second men’s cricket Test, day one abandoned – as it happened

Bring your OBO galoshes. Goodbye! As suspected, that is indeed the only action on a soggy day at St George's Park, the umpires have seen enough. South Africa will return tomorrow and resume on 20-2. Australia's Scott…

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Struggling Quins pick up welcome Challenge Cup win

Quins are bottom of the Prem after losing all three of their matches, but they were far too strong for their visitors, clocking up nine tries. England back Marcus Smith contributed 22 points courtesy of two tries and six…

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Late tries give Pau bonus-point win over Leicester

Portugal international Rodrigo Marta crossed for two of the home side's five tries, with a late burst helping them earn a bonus point from their Pool One opener. Despite falling behind to an early Pau penalty, Leicester…

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