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• ‘We’re back to our best’: Cummins, Labuschagne bullish after Australia square series

  08-12-2024 07:02 via smh.com.au
  
  Australian captain cleaned up the Indian tail to wrap up a dominant victory, while No.3 took a swipe at recent media criticism in a sign of the siege mentality in the home dressing room.
  
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• Two die in separate incidents in Sydney to Hobart yacht race

  26-12-2024 19:30 via abc.net.au
  
  The Sydney to Hobart yacht race has suffered a double tragedy after two sailors died in separate incidents.
  
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• Scottish roundup: Celtic thrash Motherwell as Aberdeen collapse again

  26-12-2024 19:25 via theguardian.com
  
  Runaway leaders Celtic stroll to 4-0 victoryAberdeen lose 4-0 at Kilmarnock as slump goes onCeltic eased to a comfortable 4-0 win over Motherwell after getting a penalty breakthrough in first-half stoppage-time.Arne Engels opened the scoring after a tight first half as Aston Oxborough, the Motherwell goalkeeper, was penalised for a collision with Yang Hyun-jun. Daizen Maeda doubled the lead before the substitutes Nicolas Kühn and Reo Hatate netted to give Stuart Kettlewell, the visiting man
  
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• Championship roundup: Rooney rues Lampard reunion as Plymouth crushed

  26-12-2024 19:02 via theguardian.com
  
  Coventry win 4-0 in duel between ex-England teammatesLeaders Sheffield United slip up in 2-0 defeat to BurnleyJosh Eccles scored twice in Coventry’s 4-0 thumping of Plymouth Argyle, increasing the pressure on Wayne Rooney.It was Rooney’s first managerial meeting against his former England teammate Frank Lampard, whose side clinically punished a woeful first-half performance from the visitors. Continue reading...
  
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• Chelsea 1-2 Fulham, Newcastle 3-0 Aston Villa and more: as it happened

  26-12-2024 18:39 via theguardian.com
  
  Fulham pulled off a famous late win at Chelsea, Newcastle beat Villa and Forest piled the pain on SpursHapless City were fortunate not to lose that at the end.Savinho has just committed a hilarious mis-kick for City against Everton when apparently attempting a cross. That’s all you need to know. Continue reading...
  
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• Constitution Hill’s thrilling comeback has him on course for Champion Hurdle

  26-12-2024 18:35 via theguardian.com
  Unbeaten runner silences doubters after a year offBanbridge takes King George prize back to IrelandThe delight and relief that swirled around Constitution Hill as he extended his unbeaten record to nine starts here on Thursday expressed itself in various ways. Nicky Henderson, his trainer, was teary, the punters who sent him off favourite were jubilant and Nico de Boinville, the winner’s jockey, was rounding on the critics. “It was definitely worth the wait,” he told an ITV rac
  
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• Chelsea 1-2 Fulham, Newcastle 3-0 Aston Villa: football clockwatch – live reaction

  26-12-2024 18:34 via theguardian.com
  Live scores | Tables | FixturesGet in touch! You can email Luke hereHapless City were fortunate not to lose that at the end.Savinho has just committed a hilarious mis-kick for City against Everton when apparently attempting a cross. That’s all you need to know. Continue reading...
  
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• Antoine Semenyo denied as Bournemouth held by Crystal Palace

  26-12-2024 18:33 via theguardian.com
  
  High-flying Bournemouth stretched their unbeaten run to six Premier League games but had to settle for a point after being held to a goalless draw by Crystal Palace.Having amassed 13 points from the last 15 available after Sunday’s thumping 3-0 win away to Manchester United, the Cherries were unable to break down a Palace side hammered 5-1 by Arsenal at the weekend. Continue reading...
  
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• Nottingham Forest rise to third after Anthony Elanga goal sees off Tottenham

  26-12-2024 18:24 via theguardian.com
  
  The mist rolled in from the Trent to the point where it was sometimes difficult to make out which Spurs player was running down which blind alley in the second half. But what is crystalline clear is Nottingham Forest’s momentum which, after Anthony Elanga’s third goal in successive games, has lifted them into third place in the Premier League.Nuno Espírito Santo, Forest’s former Spurs manager, has organised his team so well that they now have 34 points from 18 games, the
  
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• Pep Guardiola ‘to try’ signing players for Manchester City in January

  26-12-2024 17:48 via theguardian.com
  
  ‘Even the players think we have to add’Kyle Walker missed Everton draw with illnessPep Guardiola has said he will discuss new signings for the January transfer window this week with the Manchester City board, his team having dropped another two points in the 1-1 draw with Everton.The result makes it one win in City’s last 13 matches with several key players out, such as Rodri for the whole season, Oscar Bobb also long-term and Jack Grealish, Rúben Dias, John Stones, Eder
  
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• LawConnect leads; Comanche retires as Sydney-Hobart gets off to chaotic start

  26-12-2024 15:54 via smh.com.au
  
  LawConnect was first out of the Heads, but a furling issue allowed line honours rival Comanche to grab the lead, while last year’s overall winner, Alive, was forced to retire just three hours into the race.
  
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• Banbridge wins King George VI Chase while Constitution Hill takes Christmas Hurdle – live

  26-12-2024 15:49 via theguardian.com
  Follow the Boxing Day card with feature race at 2.30pmTalking Horses | Email Tony with your thoughts here1 Leader In The Park 5-12 Asta La Pasta 15-8 fav3 El Rio 11-1Ladbrokes Best Odds Handicap Chase (Kempton, 12.45pm)And they’re off … El Rio and Leader In The Park get off to a flying start … with Leader In The Park leading in the early stages … Es Perfecto has lost places and is now at the back … Asta La Pasta travels well … Fire Flyer is being ridden a
  
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• Banbridge wins King George VI Chase while Constitution Hill takes Christmas Hurdle – as it happened

  26-12-2024 15:49 via theguardian.com
  
  Banbridge overhauled Il Est Francais to claim a dramatic victory in the King George VI Chase on Boxing Day1 Leader In The Park 5-12 Asta La Pasta 15-8 fav3 El Rio 11-1Ladbrokes Best Odds Handicap Chase (Kempton, 12.45pm)And they’re off … El Rio and Leader In The Park get off to a flying start … with Leader In The Park leading in the early stages … Es Perfecto has lost places and is now at the back … Asta La Pasta travels well … Fire Flyer is being ridden
  
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• Manchester City held by Everton after Erling Haaland’s penalty miss

  26-12-2024 15:45 via theguardian.com
  
  Manchester City’s plight is their individual kind of deja vu nightmare. Featuring domination, taking the lead, creating numerous chances, the spurning of these, and the pesky foe taking one of their very few to thwart those in blue.Add to the above a dismal 53rd-minute Erling Haaland penalty miss – greeted with a mischievous wink by Jordan Pickford following his save – and times are ever more trying for Pep Guardiola’s men. Continue reading...
  
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• Manchester City 1-1 Everton: Premier League – as it happened

  26-12-2024 15:44 via theguardian.com
  
  Jordan Pickford saved Erling Haaland’s penalty as Manchester City’s miserable run of form continuedA reminder of the teamsManchester City (possible 4-3-3) Ortega Moreno; Lewis, Akanji, Ake, Gvardiol; Foden, Kovacic, Bernardo; Savinho, Haaland, Doku.
  Substitutes: Carson, Brits, De Bruyne, Gundogan, Simpson-Pusey, Mubama, Alleyne, O’Reilly, McAtee Continue reading...
  
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• Chelsea v Fulham, Newcastle v Aston Villa and more: football clockwatch – live

  26-12-2024 15:12 via theguardian.com
  
  Live scores | Tables | FixturesGet in touch! You can email Luke hereCrisis club Manchester City are drawing 1-1 with Everton here:Five or so minutes to go … Continue reading...
  
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• King George VI Chase meeting: Constitution Hill wins Christmas Hurdle – live

  26-12-2024 15:04 via theguardian.com
  Follow the Boxing Day card with feature race at 2.30pmTalking Horses | Email Tony with your thoughts here1 Leader In The Park 5-12 Asta La Pasta 15-8 fav3 El Rio 11-1Ladbrokes Best Odds Handicap Chase (Kempton, 12.45pm)And they’re off … El Rio and Leader In The Park get off to a flying start … with Leader In The Park leading in the early stages … Es Perfecto has lost places and is now at the back … Asta La Pasta travels well … Fire Flyer is being ridden a
  
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• Sporting sack Ruben Amorim’s replacement after just eight games

  26-12-2024 13:59 via theguardian.com
  João Pereira sacked on Boxing Day after poor runRui Borges takes over at Portuguese championsSporting have appointed Rui Borges as head coach, after the Portuguese champions sacked Joao Pereira on Boxing Day. The new head coach has signed a contract until June 2026, with an option to extend a further year.Pereira, who took over after Ruben Amorim’s departure to Manchester United in November, was in charge for eight matches, of which Sporting won just three, suffering successive Cham
  
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• King George VI Chase meeting: horse racing updates from Kempton Park – live

  26-12-2024 12:55 via theguardian.com
  Follow the Boxing Day card with feature race at 2.30pmTalking Horses | Email Tony with your thoughts hereHello and welcome to this Boxing Day bonanza. It’s rare indeed that the King George VI Chase, one of the great jumps races on the calendar, threatens to be overshadowed but that’s the case at Kempton today with Constitution Hill making his comeback in the Christmas Hurdle against current Champion Hurdle favourite Lossiemouth. The Nicky Henderson-trained runner has had plenty of hi
  
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• The men’s Test cricket team of the year: from Atkinson to Jaiswal

  26-12-2024 12:00 via theguardian.com
  Our special board of selectors announce the picks for the best men’s Test XI of the past 12 monthsGo fetch a cup of tea and your best arguments, it’s time for the Guardian’s 10th annual men’s Test XI of the Year. This year’s selection panel included Vic Marks, Ali Martin, Emma John, Rob Smyth, Jonathan Liew, Adam Collins, Geoff Lemon, Daniel Gallan, Tim de Lisle, Taha Hashim, Tanya Aldred, Jim Wallace, and myself, Andy Bull. It’s been an intriguing 12 months,
  
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• Kohli free to play after ‘absolutely unnecessary’ clash with Konstas

  26-12-2024 11:24 via theage.com.au
  
  Virat Kohli is free to play in the Sydney Test after avoiding a suspension for his physical altercation with Australia’s boy wonder Sam Konstas.
  
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• Sydney to Hobart yacht race: Comanche takes lead over rival LawConnect as fleet braces for rough night at sea

  26-12-2024 09:56 via theguardian.com
  Master Lock Comanche maintains comfortable lead over LawConnect down NSW coastReigning handicap winner Alive the most high-profile of two boats to retireThe Sydney to Hobart fleet is bracing for a rough night at sea after the reigning handicap winner, Alive, became the first major boat to quit the race rather than brave the conditions with engine issues.The Tasmanian 66-footer was one of two boats to withdraw in the first five-and-a-half hours of racing on Boxing Day, as father-son two-hander Tr
  
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• The calm before the storm: A front-row seat for Sydney to Hobart start

  26-12-2024 09:30 via smh.com.au
  
  After a picture-perfect start on Sydney Harbour on Thursday afternoon, the fleet was braced for increasingly brutal conditions early on Friday morning.
  
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• As it happened: India fight back after wonder boy thrills monster MCG crowd of 87,242

  26-12-2024 08:51 via smh.com.au
  
  India fought back with four late wickets to leave Australia on 6-311 on day one of the fourth Test after teen debutant Sam Konstas had lit up the Melbourne Cricket Ground with a thrilling knock in the morning.
  
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• What Sam Konstas’ searing debut means for Australia’s future

  26-12-2024 08:31 via smh.com.au
  
  Sam Konstas’ incredible Boxing Day innings created breathing space for Australia by scattering India.
  
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• LIVE Boxing Day Test - Australia’s day: Aussies reach 6-311 after Konstas heroics

  26-12-2024 08:31 via smh.com.au
  
  Australia laid the foundations for a strong Boxing Day Test in their attempt to win the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Sam Konstas thumped a 60 as the hosts put 100 runs on the board before lunch. And Australia’s top four including Steve Smith all reached half centuries.
  
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• Introducing Sam Konstas, the snarling and smiling face of Test cricket's future

  26-12-2024 08:14 via abc.net.au
  
  In a little over 90 minutes and with only 65 balls faced, Sam Konstas's debut innings in the Boxing Day Test has forced Australian cricket into a new generation, and there is no going back now.
  
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• Australia v India: fourth men’s cricket Test, day one – as it happened

  26-12-2024 08:07 via theguardian.com
  
  The teenage debutant Sam Konstas made an audacious 60 to help Australia reach 311 for 6 on the first day of the Boxing Day Test1st over: Australia 0-0 (Konstas 0, Khawaja 0) There’s a real good lip curl from Konstas on the close-up cam, waiting for Bumrah. The crowd hushes in anticipation… and sighs as he leaves the ball. A big jerky action, shouldering arms over the top of the ball and pulling his bat around to face back down the pitch.Plays and misses at the next one, a pearler th
  
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• ‘One of the best I’ve seen’: The fight to become Walsh’s understudy

  26-12-2024 08:03 via smh.com.au
  
  The Broncos have a three-way contest for the right to play understudy to Reece Walsh. An underdog may possess something his competitors do not.
  
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• Race-by-race preview and tips for Friday meeting at Murwillumbah

  26-12-2024 08:00 via smh.com.au
  
  Everything you need to find a winner or two at the NSW feature meeting.
  
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