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South Africa hold out to draw third Test, deny Australia sweep

South Africa hold out to draw third Test, deny Australia sweep

South Africa batted out for a draw on the final day of the third Test in Sydney on Sunday, denying Australia a series clean sweep.

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Stop and smell the metaverse roses: Virtual world on display at CES

Stop and smell the metaverse roses: Virtual world on display at CES

Immersive technologies that can better lives, whether helping people treat dementia or learn to pilot fighter jets, is the future of the metaverse, virtual reality startups say.

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Tatum scores 34 as Celtics hold off Spurs, Lakers edge Kings in thriller

Tatum scores 34 as Celtics hold off Spurs, Lakers edge Kings in thriller

Jayson Tatum scored 34 points, including a go-ahead basket with 33.7 seconds remaining on Saturday as the Boston Celtics escaped San Antonio with a 121-116 NBA victory over the tenacious Spurs.

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Naomi Osaka joins list of big names missing Australian Open

Naomi Osaka joins list of big names missing Australian Open

Two-time Australian Open champion Naomi Osaka became the latest star to pull out of the opening Grand Slam of the year Sunday, leaving the tournament deprived of some of the biggest names in the game.

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Tiafoe, Pegula put USA on brink of lifting United Cup

Tiafoe, Pegula put USA on brink of lifting United Cup

Frances Tiafoe and Jessica Pegula delivered powerhouse performances to put the United States on the verge of clinching the inaugural United Cup against Italy on Sunday.

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From bees to bullets, CES tech show gives gamers the feels

From bees to bullets, CES tech show gives gamers the feels

Getting shot, standing in a downpour, being surrounded by bees: None are ideal, but for gamers, feeling the sensations of each is the goal.

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Naomi Osaka pulls out of Australian Open

Naomi Osaka pulls out of Australian Open

Two-time Australian Open champion Naomi Osaka on Sunday pulled out of the opening Grand Slam of the year just over a week before it starts, organisers said.

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Mahomes breaks record as Chiefs secure AFC top seed, Jaguars take AFC South

Mahomes breaks record as Chiefs secure AFC top seed, Jaguars take AFC South

Kansas City quarterback Patrick Mahomes set a record for most total yards in an NFL season as the Chiefs secured the AFC top seed with a 31-13 win over the Las Vegas Raiders on Saturday while the Jacksonville Jaguars beat the Tennessee Titans 20-16 to clinch the AFC South title.

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Skipper Elgar out cheaply again as Australia chase series sweep

Skipper Elgar out cheaply again as Australia chase series sweep

Australia needed nine wickets with 32 overs remaining at tea Sunday if they were to pull off an improbable victory over South Africa on the final day of the third Test in Sydney.

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Tatum scores 34 as Celtics hold off Spurs, Doncic leads Mavs

Tatum scores 34 as Celtics hold off Spurs, Doncic leads Mavs

Jayson Tatum scored 34 points, including a go-ahead basket with 33.7 seconds remaining on Saturday as the Boston Celtics escaped San Antonio with a 121-116 NBA victory over the tenacious Spurs.

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