Former Italy striker Gianluca Vialli dies: ex-club Sampdoria
Former Juventus, Chelsea and Italy striker Gianluca Vialli has died aged 58 of pancreatic cancer, his former club Sampdoria announced on Friday.
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Asian markets mixed after healthy start to the new year
Asian investors struggled Friday to maintain the week's positive momentum as they eyed sharp losses on Wall Street that came after forecast-beating jobs data suggested the Federal Reserve would have to keep lifting interest rates.
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'Harsh' says Khawaja if denied double ton chance in Test
Usman Khawaja said it would be "harsh" if he was denied the chance of claiming his first Test double century by a declaration in Australia's third Test against South Africa.
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New Zealand eye victory as Pakistan slide to 125-5 in 2nd Test
Spinners Michael Bracewell and Ish Sodhi grabbed two wickets apiece Friday as New Zealand closed in on victory in the second Test against Pakistan in Karachi.
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Medvedev, Sabalenka power into Adelaide semi-finals
Former world number one Daniil Medvedev set up an Adelaide International semi-final against either Novak Djokovic or Denis Shapovalov Friday with a command performance in the countdown to the opening Grand Slam of the year.
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Soaring Covid cases shine light on China's healthcare gap
Understaffed and underfunded clinics stand half-empty in parts of the Chinese countryside even as hospitals in major cities heave under an unprecedented Covid wave -- an illustration of the stark disparities in the country's healthcare system.
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Japan-bound Mo'unga warns of All Blacks talent drain
Japan-bound All Blacks fly-half Richie Mo'unga warned Friday that New Zealand rugby faces a chronic talent drain unless authorities allow overseas-based players to represent their country.
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Tatum's triple-double leads Celtics past Mavs, Nuggets rout Clippers
The Boston Celtics broke out of their funk on Thursday as Jayson Tatum's 29-point triple-double propelled them to a 124-95 victory over Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks.
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Pegula stuns tearful Swiatek as US take charge of semi-final
Iga Swiatek was left in tears as Jessica Pegula stunned the world number one Friday before Frances Tiafoe gave the United States a commanding lead over Poland in the semi-finals of the inaugural United Cup.
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Washout raises Khawaja conundrum for Australia in Sydney Test
The entire third day of the final Sydney Test was washed out Friday forcing a reappraisal of Australia's push for a series clean sweep over South Africa.
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