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Rosenior says has 'agreed verbally' to become Chelsea manager

Rosenior says has 'agreed verbally' to become Chelsea manager

Liam Rosenior said on Tuesday that he has "verbally agreed" to become the next manager of Premier League giants Chelsea, adding it was "an opportunity I cannot turn down".

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Kyrgios admits glory days behind him after losing on comeback

Kyrgios admits glory days behind him after losing on comeback

Nick Kyrgios conceded he would never be the player that he once was after losing his comeback match in the first round of the Brisbane International on Tuesday.

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Australia's Head set to remain opener after sensational Ashes

Australia's Head set to remain opener after sensational Ashes

A destructive Travis Head said Tuesday he would likely remain opener for Australia in future after a sensational Ashes series highlighted by three centuries.

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Head, Smith centuries put Australia in charge of final Ashes Test

Head, Smith centuries put Australia in charge of final Ashes Test

Run-machine Travis Head hit a swashbuckling 163 and Steve Smith a composed unbeaten 129 as Australia built a 134-run lead over England to seize control on day three of the fifth and final Ashes Test on Tuesday.

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'Battle of the Sexes' rivals have mixed fortunes in Brisbane

'Battle of the Sexes' rivals have mixed fortunes in Brisbane

"Battle of the Sexes" opponents Aryna Sabalenka and Nick Kyrgios had markedly different starts to their seasons at the Brisbane International on Tuesday.

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Head, Smith centuries put Australia in charge of 5th Ashes Test

Head, Smith centuries put Australia in charge of 5th Ashes Test

Run-machine Travis Head hit a swashbuckling 163 and Steve Smith a composed unbeaten 129 as Australia built a 134-run lead over England to seize control on day three of the fifth and final Ashes Test on Tuesday.

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Nigeria's 'Kannywood' tiptoes between censor boards and modernity

Nigeria's 'Kannywood' tiptoes between censor boards and modernity

Long overshadowed by south Nigeria's Nollywood, filmmakers in the north of Africa's cinema powerhouse are pushing boundaries in search of international eyeballs -- all while navigating the Muslim-majority region's social conservatism.

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Sabalenka says 'Battle of the Sexes' pays off after ruthless win

Sabalenka says 'Battle of the Sexes' pays off after ruthless win

Aryna Sabalenka said her much-maligned exhibition match against Nick Kyrgios had paid dividends as she demolished Cristina Bucsa on Tuesday to launch her Australian Open preparations.

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Venus Williams ousted in first round of Australian Open warm-up

Venus Williams ousted in first round of Australian Open warm-up

Venus Williams was beaten in three sets by Magda Linette on Tuesday at the Auckland Classic as the American great gears up to make history at the Australian Open aged 45.

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Smith in charge after Head's 163 to put Australia seven behind England

Smith in charge after Head's 163 to put Australia seven behind England

Run-machine Travis Head hit a swashbuckling 163 and Steve Smith an unbeaten 65 as Australia moved to within seven runs of England's first innings 384 at tea on day three of the fifth and final Ashes Test on Tuesday.

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