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England need 175 to win chaotic 4th Ashes Test

England need 175 to win chaotic 4th Ashes Test

A pumped-up England dismissed Australia for 132 on another chaotic day at the fourth Ashes Test Saturday to leave themselves needing 175 to win a seesawing contest.

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Cricket Australia boss says short Tests 'bad for business' after MCG carnage

Cricket Australia boss says short Tests 'bad for business' after MCG carnage

Cricket Australia chief Todd Greenberg said Saturday that short Tests were bad for business as some of the biggest names in the game attacked the state of the Melbourne Cricket Ground pitch.

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Six Australia wickets fall as England fight back in 4th Ashes Test

Six Australia wickets fall as England fight back in 4th Ashes Test

A pumped-up England grabbed six wickets before lunch to stay in the hunt on another chaotic day at the fourth Ashes Test Saturday as a fragile Australia built a 140-run lead.

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Man Utd made to 'suffer' for Newcastle win, says Amorim

Man Utd made to 'suffer' for Newcastle win, says Amorim

Ruben Amorim conceded Manchester United were fortunate to beat Newcastle 1-0 on Friday but said his under-strength squad showed impressive spirit to withstand a second-half onslaught.

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Morocco made to wait for Cup of Nations knockout place after Egypt advance

Morocco made to wait for Cup of Nations knockout place after Egypt advance

Hosts Morocco missed the chance to secure qualification for the knockout phase of the Africa Cup of Nations after drawing 1-1 with Mali on Friday, but Mohamed Salah's penalty gave Egypt a 1-0 win over South Africa which took them through to the last 16.

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Key NFL week has playoff spots, byes and seeds at stake

Key NFL week has playoff spots, byes and seeds at stake

New England and Seattle chase top seeds and first-round playoff byes in this weekend's penultimate games of the NFL season while six clubs fight for the last three post-season berths.

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Morocco forced to wait for AFCON knockout place after Mali draw

Morocco forced to wait for AFCON knockout place after Mali draw

Morocco missed the chance to guarantee their spot in the last 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations after Lassine Sinayoko's second-half penalty earned Mali a 1-1 draw with the hosts on Friday.

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Dorgu delivers winner for depleted Man Utd against Newcastle

Dorgu delivers winner for depleted Man Utd against Newcastle

Patrick Dorgu's first Manchester United goal earned the depleted Red Devils a 1-0 win over Newcastle to propel Ruben Amorim's men up to fifth in the Premier League.

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US stocks edge lower from records as precious metals surge

US stocks edge lower from records as precious metals surge

Wall Street stocks edged down from records on Friday amid holiday-thinned trading while precious metals extended their year-long surge to record highs.

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The Cure guitarist and keyboard player Perry Bamonte dies aged 65

The Cure guitarist and keyboard player Perry Bamonte dies aged 65

The Cure guitarist and keyboard player Perry Bamonte has died aged 65, the legendary British dark rock band announced on Friday.

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