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Shorthanded Lakers stun Celtics, Maxey scores 51 in 76ers win

A Los Angeles Lakers team missing superstars LeBron James and Anthony Davis barreled past the NBA-leading Boston Celtics on Thursday as Tyrese Maxey scored 51 points to lead Philadelphia over Utah.

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Rising Black Caps star Ravindra eager for South Africa Tests

Rising Black Caps batting star Rachin Ravindra said Friday he is relishing his next crack at Test cricket when New Zealand take on a weakened South Africa side this weekend.

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Shorthanded Lakers stun Celtics, Knicks stretch NBA win streak

A Los Angeles Lakers team missing superstars LeBron James and Anthony Davis barreled past the NBA-leading Boston Celtics 114-105 on Thursday as the New York Knicks pushed their winning streak to nine games with a gutsy win over Indiana.

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Sundowns stars help home-grown South Africa rise at Cup of Nations

While most teams at the Africa Cup of Nations rely heavily on players based in Europe, South Africa stand out in having an almost entirely home-based squad with coach Hugo Broos leaning heavily on the Mamelodi Sundowns side that dominates domestically.

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Atletico aiming for Madrid derby hat-trick

Only one team has beaten La Liga leaders Real Madrid this season -- neighbours Atletico Madrid, twice.

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Bayern face bogey side Gladbach with Leverkusen in their sights

If Bayern Munich want to turn up the heat on leaders Bayer Leverkusen ahead of next week's blockbuster clash, Thomas Tuchel's men will need to get past bogey side Borussia Moenchengladbach on Saturday.

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George and Quesada lead England and Italy into new Six Nations era

Jamie George and Gonzalo Quesada are hoping to lead England and Italy into new eras as the countries face off in Saturday's Six Nations opener in Rome.

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Cantlay says new PGA investors will help decide Saudi merger

Patrick Cantlay, who helped approve a new PGA Tour investment deal worth up to $3 billion, said Thursday the group of US sports team owners involved will help decide any merger deal with Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF).

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Gatland wants 'no fear' Wales as Scotland bid to end Cardiff curse

Warren Gatland has urged a new-look Wales to "go out there with no fear" when they launch their Six Nations Championship campaign at home to a Scotland side desperate to end a 22-year losing streak in Cardiff.

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Portugal face 'transition' period after Rugby World Cup surprise

Portugal stunned everyone last year when they surprised Fiji in the Rugby World Cup in only their second appearance at the event.

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Liverpool threaten knockout blow to Arsenal's Premier League title challenge

Arsenal must stop a Liverpool juggernaut, inspired by the impending departure of Jurgen Klopp, if the Gunners are to maintain Premier League title aspirations at the Emirates on Sunday.

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France v Ireland: three key head-to-heads

Three head-to-heads that could prove decisive as Ireland take on France in the opening match of the Six Nations in Marseille on Friday:

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Dallas sign Croatian Musa from Benfica

Major League Soccer's FC Dallas have signed Croatian international striker Petar Musa from Portuguese giants Benfica for a club record transfer.

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Curry, Davis among NBA All-Star reserves

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry gained a 10th NBA All-Star nod and Lakers star Anthony Davis a ninth as reserves for the mid-season showcase were announced on Thursday.

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Belgian Detry grabs PGA Pebble Beach lead with late birdie binge

Belgium's Thomas Detry pitched in from the greenside rough on the last hole to grab a one-stroke lead after Thursday's opening round of the PGA Tour Pebble Beach Pro-Am.

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Mainoo saves Man Utd blushes in seven-goal thriller at Wolves

Kobbie Mainoo scored a 97th minute winner as Manchester United snatched a dramatic 4-3 win at Wolves on Thursday after blowing a two-goal lead.

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Poland's Swiderski and Jozwiak leave MLS Charlotte for Europe

Major League Soccer's Charlotte FC traded Polish internationals Karol Swiderski and Kamil Jozwiak to European clubs on Thursday to clear space for new arrivals.

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Joselu double sends Madrid top at Getafe

Joselu struck twice as Real Madrid strolled into first place in La Liga with a comfortable 2-0 win at Getafe on Thursday.

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Lakers declare LeBron, Davis out for NBA game at rival Celtics

Four-time NBA Most Valuable Player LeBron James and star forward Anthony Davis were ruled out by the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday, hours before they visit the rival Boston Celtics.

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Norman says 'full steam ahead' as LIV season opens in Mexico

LIV Golf League commissioner Greg Norman vows the Saudi-backed series is going "full steam ahead" despite a new PGA Tour deal worth up to $3 billion with US sports team investors.

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Palace swoop for Wharton, Rogers joins Villa on quiet Premier League deadline day

Crystal Palace's move for Blackburn teenager Adam Wharton was the biggest deal of a quiet transfer deadline day for Premier League clubs as Aston Villa bolstered their attack with the signing of Morgan Rogers from Middlesbrough.

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FIFA to reveal World Cup final venue

FIFA will announce which city will host the final of the 2026 World Cup when they unveil schedule details for the first ever 48-team tournament on Sunday.

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Hamilton leaving Mercedes for Ferrari in 2025

Seven-time Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton will make a surprise switch to Ferrari next year, after Mercedes announced Thursday he would leave the team at the end of the 2024 season.

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Al Nassr thrash Inter Miami as Ronaldo, Messi watch on

Al-Nassr crushed Inter Miami 6-0 as injury ruled Cristiano Ronaldo out of a much-hyped showdown with Lionel Messi, who was limited to a late substitute appearance in Thursday's friendly in Riyadh.

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Seidel, third at Tokyo, to miss US Olympic trials with knee injury

Molly Seidel, third in the women's marathon at the Tokyo Olympics, said Thursday she will not race in Saturday's US Olympic Marathon Trials due to a knee injury.

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Hamilton has stayed wild and free on his long, gruelling drive

Lewis Hamilton, who rose from modest circumstances to win a record-equalling seven Formula One driver's titles, is hedging his bets as he plans to continue his career into his 40s.

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Lewis Hamilton leaving Mercedes for Ferrari in 2025

Seven-time Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton will make a surprise switch to Ferrari next year, after Mercedes announced Thursday he would leave the team at the end of the 2024 season.

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Sixers fined for Embiid injury report but no NBA policy violation

The Philadelphia 76ers were fined $75,000 by the NBA on Thursday for violating injury reporting rules but were found not to have violated Player Participation Policy rules for benching Joel Embiid.

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Poland's Swiderski joins Verona from Charlotte

Polish international forward Karol Swiderski has joined Serie A club Verona from Major League Soccer's Charlotte FC, the American club said on Thursday.

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USA Eagles remove interim tag in naming Lawrence head coach

Scott Lawrence was named head coach of the USA Eagles on Thursday, removing the interim tag under which he served in the role for the past year, USA Rugby announced.

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NWSL's newest Bay FC signs Nigerian star Oshoala from Barcelona

Nigerian international striker Asisat Oshoala has agreed a deal to join new National Women's Soccer League team Bay FC, the club announced on Thursday.

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NFL Commanders to hire Dallas assistant Quinn as coach: reports

Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn, who guided Atlanta to the 2017 Super Bowl, will be hired as the new head coach of the NFL's Washington Commanders, according to multiple reports Thursday.

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