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Dutch count on coach's inside knowledge of Bangladesh at World Cup

Dutch count on coach's inside knowledge of Bangladesh at World Cup

Dutch skipper Scott Edwards hopes the Netherlands can benefit from coach Ryan Cook's inside knowledge of Bangladesh to help rescue their fading World Cup dreams.

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Markets diverge with US inflation in focus

Markets diverge with US inflation in focus

European stock markets struck a mixed note Friday after a rally in Asia in the wake of strong US tech earnings, while traders steeled themselves for key US inflation data.

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England scrum-half Youngs relishing last Test before retirement

England scrum-half Youngs relishing last Test before retirement

England scrum-half Ben Youngs says he feels honoured to end his international career "on my own terms" when he plays his final Test match in the World Cup third-place playoff on Friday.

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World player nominee Aki extends contract with Ireland

World player nominee Aki extends contract with Ireland

Bundee Aki, whose performances for Ireland in achieving the Six Nations Grand Slam and at the World Cup have earned him a nomination for world player of the year, extended his contract with the IRFU to 2025 on Friday.

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New Zealand's Latham wary of 'Australia we know'

New Zealand's Latham wary of 'Australia we know'

New Zealand captain Tom Latham said Australia had reverted to type following a shaky start as the trans-Tasman rivals geared up for a World Cup clash in Dharamsala on Saturday.

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Martin throws down the gauntlet at Thailand MotoGP

Martin throws down the gauntlet at Thailand MotoGP

Jorge Martin thrilled and later spilled as he topped the timesheet at Friday's second practice in Thailand's MotoGP, while championship leader Francesco Bagnaia secured 7th spot.

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New Zealanders shedding cynicism to support All Blacks, says Foster

New Zealanders shedding cynicism to support All Blacks, says Foster

New Zealanders are "generally cynical" and conservative but All Blacks head coach Ian Foster said Friday he can sense there is "a lot of excitement" back home ahead of his team's bid for a record fourth World Cup title.

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Taskin says 'nothing for bowlers' at World Cup batting paradise

Taskin says 'nothing for bowlers' at World Cup batting paradise

Bangladesh spearhead Taskin Ahmed said Friday "there's nothing much for bowlers" at the World Cup as runs flow in India's batting paradise.

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Newcastle 'in limbo' over Tonali betting ban

Newcastle 'in limbo' over Tonali betting ban

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe said there is a "high chance" that Sandro Tonali could be involved in Saturday's Premier League fixture at Wolves despite being handed a 10-month ban by Italian authorities for breaching betting rules.

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Electrolux to cut 3,000 jobs as sales fall

Electrolux to cut 3,000 jobs as sales fall

Swedish home appliances maker Electrolux said Thursday it plans to cut some 3,000 jobs as it reported lower sales in the third quarter.

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