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Australia on brink of victory at Gabba for 2-0 Ashes lead

Australia on brink of victory at Gabba for 2-0 Ashes lead

Australia were on the brink of a big win in the day-night second Ashes Test in Brisbane on Sunday despite some belated resistance from England captain Ben Stokes.

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South Africa coach Conrad says meant no malice with 'grovel' remark

South Africa coach Conrad says meant no malice with 'grovel' remark

South Africa cricket coach Shukri Conrad said he intended no malice with his "grovel" remark during the second Test in India after drawing criticism.

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Neergaard-Petersen edges out Smith for maiden DP World Tour win

Neergaard-Petersen edges out Smith for maiden DP World Tour win

Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen sank a 10-foot pressure putt at the last to edge major winner Cameron Smith and win a maiden DP World Tour title at the Australian Open on Sunday, also sealing a place at the Masters.

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Stokes and Jacks lead rearguard action to keep England alive

Stokes and Jacks lead rearguard action to keep England alive

England captain Ben Stokes and off-spinner Will Jacks led a fighting rearguard action to ensure Australia will have to bat again in the day-night second Ashes Test in Brisbane on Sunday.

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Sri Lanka issues landslide warnings as cyclone toll hits 618

Sri Lanka issues landslide warnings as cyclone toll hits 618

Sri Lankan authorities issued fresh landslide warnings on Sunday with rains lashing areas already devastated by a powerful cyclone, as the death toll rose to 618.

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McIlroy going to enjoy 'a few wines' to reflect on 'unbelievable year'

McIlroy going to enjoy 'a few wines' to reflect on 'unbelievable year'

Rory McIlroy said Sunday he was looking forward to putting his feet up and having a "few wines" over Christmas to reflect on an "unbelievable year" after ending his season at the Australian Open.

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India nightclub fire kills 25 in Goa

India nightclub fire kills 25 in Goa

A fire that ripped through an Indian nightclub in the popular tourist resort region of Goa killed 25 people, the state's chief minister said Sunday.

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Harden moves to 10th on NBA all-time scoring list in Clippers defeat

Harden moves to 10th on NBA all-time scoring list in Clippers defeat

James Harden moved into the top 10 on the NBA's all-time scoring list on Saturday, but his 34 points weren't enough to lift the struggling Los Angeles Clippers in a 109-106 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves.

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Number's up: Calculators hold out against AI

Number's up: Calculators hold out against AI

The humble pocket calculator may not be able to keep up with the mathematical capabilities of new technology, but it will never hallucinate.

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McIntosh, Marchand close US Open with 200m fly victories

McIntosh, Marchand close US Open with 200m fly victories

Olympic swim stars Summer McIntosh and Leon Marchand closed out the US Open in Austin, Texas, with dominant victories in the 200m butterfly on Saturday.

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