UFC cuts bout after fighter tests positive for coronavirus

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UFC has withdrawn a bout from Saturday's card in Jacksonville after middleweight Jacare Souza and two of his cornermen tested positive for the new coronavirus, the ...

Rugby Australia aiming to resume season in July

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Rugby Australia have submitted plans and hopes to get players back in training next month for matches in July.

The Players tournament, Australian GP cancelled as coronavirus shuts down sport

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In a frenetic 24 hours, Europe's leading soccer leagues were placed on hold, the top men's tennis circuit was suspended for six weeks, the NHL shut down and cricket ...

Federer survives huge scare to reach last 16 on freaky Friday

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It was Federer's 100th victory at Melbourne Park and few of them can have been as hard as this match

New Zealand sweat on ailing Williamson and Nicholls

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Captain Kane Williamson and batsman Henry Nicholls missed training for the second successive day

No question over Paine's captaincy says Australia coach Langer

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Paine was seen by many as a place-holder when he stood in for the banned Steve Smith in 2018

Garcia wants short trousers as standard for male pros

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Alfred Dunhill Championship organisers let players wear shorts because of soaring temperatures in South Africa

Warner shows mental toughness to get back into century club

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It means a lot, my family and I have obviously had a tough period - Warner

England need to hit the heights again to overcome Springboks

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England will have to pull another big performance out of the bag to over the Springboks

Williams welcomes World Cup return of rugby's smaller men

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Shane Williams, a short man himself, scored 60 tries in 91 matches over an 11-year international career

We beat the best but job's not done yet, says England's Itoje

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The 24-year-old lock forward was named man of the match after playing a leading role in England's victory

Big hearted 'spinnekop' de Klerk stands by Springbok aerial assault

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De Klerk conceded that they do kick a lot but he did not see that changing much on Sunday

Wales on alert for Kolbe and South Africa's 'blowtorch' speed

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Wales defence coach Shaun Edwards is just as concerned about the 'blowtorch' pace of Cheslin Kolbe.

Cheika to stand down as Australia coach after World Cup exit

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The Wallabies were knocked out of the World Cup in the quarter-finals on Saturday

Great expectations for Australia's Petaia as coach Cheika rolls the dice again

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Petaia is described by team mates as a "freak athlete" - the same phrase often used to describe Israel Folau

To'omua starts at flyhalf for Australia against Georgia

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Australia coach Michael Cheika named his third starting flyhalf of the World Cup on Tuesday

Lopez drop goal sees France past Argentina in Tokyo thriller

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A drop goal from replacement flyhalf Camille Lopez 10 minutes from time gave France the victory

Referees favour successful teams, says Springboks coach

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Erasmus said he knew from personal experience that 50-50 decisions were likely to go the dominant team

Cheika names Pocock, uncapped Petaia in World Cup squad

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Cheika said the Wallabies would be making a virtue of unpredictability as they bid for a second straight final

'Hungrier' Warner out of exile and targeting Ashes tons

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David Warner believes his year of exile playing club cricket in Sydney has added patience to his game

Almoez Ali bicycle kick sets up Qatar’s triumph over Japan in first Asian Cup title

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?This is one step more towards being ready for 2022 and representing Qatar as a very competitive team at the World Cup. ?

#Pyeongchang2018 Ledecka shocks with super-G gold, Vonn sixth

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The 28-year-old said Ledecka?s win was ?amazing? and credited her own medal-winning performance to a lot of hard work and a little bit of luck.

Cheika names seven rookies in Australia squad for All Blacks opener

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Michael Cheika said his revamp of the Wallabies was "in a good place" after he named seven uncapped players in his Rugby Championship squad.

Wallabies seek extra gear against new-look Scots

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A Wallabies side boasting a semblance of stability faces a Scotland team taking its first steps under a new coach on Saturday.

Australia demands extra Rio security

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The Australian Olympic Committee demanded Rio immediately up security after a Paralympic sailor and team official were robbed at gunpoint.