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Smith laments lack of runs after first Ashes home Test loss for 15 years

Stokes, Smith agree two-day Tests not a good look after MCG carnage

Stokes hails under-fire England's courage in 'really special' Test win

What they said as England win 4th Ashes Test - reaction

Hong Kongers bid farewell to 'king of umbrellas'

England snap 15-year losing streak to win chaotic 4th Ashes Test

Closing 10-0 run lifts Bulls over 76ers while Pistons fall

England 77-2 at tea, need 98 more to win chaotic 4th Ashes Test

England need 175 to win chaotic 4th Ashes Test

Cricket Australia boss says short Tests 'bad for business' after MCG carnage

Six Australia wickets fall as England fight back in 4th Ashes Test

Man Utd made to 'suffer' for Newcastle win, says Amorim

Ruben Amorim conceded Manchester United were fortunate to beat Newcastle 1-0 on Friday but said his under-strength squad showed impressive spirit to withstand a second-half onslaught.

Morocco made to wait for Cup of Nations knockout place after Egypt advance

Hosts Morocco missed the chance to secure qualification for the knockout phase of the Africa Cup of Nations after drawing 1-1 with Mali on Friday, but Mohamed Salah's penalty gave Egypt a 1-0 win over South Africa which took them through to the last 16.

Key NFL week has playoff spots, byes and seeds at stake

New England and Seattle chase top seeds and first-round playoff byes in this weekend's penultimate games of the NFL season while six clubs fight for the last three post-season berths.

Morocco forced to wait for AFCON knockout place after Mali draw

Morocco missed the chance to guarantee their spot in the last 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations after Lassine Sinayoko's second-half penalty earned Mali a 1-1 draw with the hosts on Friday.

Dorgu delivers winner for depleted Man Utd against Newcastle

Patrick Dorgu's first Manchester United goal earned the depleted Red Devils a 1-0 win over Newcastle to propel Ruben Amorim's men up to fifth in the Premier League.

US stocks edge lower from records as precious metals surge

Wall Street stocks edged down from records on Friday amid holiday-thinned trading while precious metals extended their year-long surge to record highs.

The Cure guitarist and keyboard player Perry Bamonte dies aged 65

The Cure guitarist and keyboard player Perry Bamonte has died aged 65, the legendary British dark rock band announced on Friday.

Draper to miss Australian Open

British number one Jack Draper will miss the Australian Open next month as he continues to recover from an arm injury.

Former Ivory Coast coach Gasset dies at 72

French football coach and ex-Ivory Coast manager Jean-Louis Gasset died on Friday at the age of 72, his former club Montpellier announced.

Police arrest suspect after man stabs 3 women in Paris metro

French police on Friday arrested a man suspected of stabbing three women in the Paris metro as the capital's end-of-year festivities were in full swing, prosecutors told AFP.

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Former Montpellier coach Gasset dies at 72