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England batsmen not good enough in India: Strauss

England's batsmen on Thursday produced a shoddy performance to surrender the momentum to India with Axar Patel and Ravichandran Ashwin calling the shots on the opening day of the Test here. After five innings, England crossed the 200-run mark when the managed a total of 205 in 75.5 overs before being bowled out.

'Like a lion' Sanchez hits brace to send Inter six points clear

Alexis Sanchez struck twice in the second half for his first brace in the Inter Milan jersey as his side moved six points clear at the top of Serie A with a 2-1 win over Parma on Thursday.

Jurgen Klopp rues 'massive blow' as Liverpool suffer historic home defeat

Jurgen Klopp admitted Liverpool's 1-0 defeat against Chelsea was a "massive blow" as his troubled club lost five successive home games for the first time in their history.

Japan to extend Tokyo area state of emergency to March 21

The Japanese government plans to extend a state of emergency to combat COVID-19 for Tokyo and three neighbouring prefectures until March 21, two weeks longer than originally scheduled, Economy Minister Yasutoshi Nishimura said on Friday.

Bahrain limits F1 tickets to vaccinated and COVID recovered

Fans will be allowed to attend Formula One's season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix this month if they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have recovered from the virus, organisers said on Thursday.

Tottenham edge past Fulham thanks to Tosin Adarabioyo own goal

Tottenham Hotspur rode their luck in the quest for a top-four finish in the Premier League with a 1-0 victory at Fulham on Thursday thanks to an own-goal by Tosin Adarabioyo and the intervention of the Video Assistant Referee (VAR).

4th Test Live: India eye sizeable first innings lead on Day 2

'Deep significance' as Bavuma named Proteas' 1st black African cricket captain

Temba Bavuma said on Thursday that he accepted the responsibility of being appointed as South Africa's first black African cricket captain.

Live score: India vs England, 4th Test, Day 2

Chelsea inflict fifth straight home defeat on Liverpool

Chelsea gained the upper hand in a tight battle for a place in next season's Champions League by inflicting Liverpool's fifth consecutive home defeat as Mason Mount's winner earned a 1-0 win on Thursday.

It felt good to get Joe Root: Mohammed Siraj

The joy in Siraj's tone was palpable when he started explaining how he had gone about planning Joe Root's wicket. "Ball baar baar bahar nikaal raha tha, aur phir ek andar leke aaya. Bahut acha laga jab woh wicket mila (was constantly getting the ball to move away and then brought one in. Felt very good picking that wicket)," he said.

Oklahoma St.'s Cunningham rolls ankle vs. Baylor

Oklahoma State star Cade Cunningham left Thursday's men's basketball game against Baylor after rolling his left ankle.

Creighton suspends McDermott over comments

Creighton head coach Greg McDermott has been suspended from all team activities for racially insensitive comments he made to his players last week, the school announced Thursday night.

Brady rookie card sells for record $1.32 million

A Tom Brady rookie card sold for a record $1.32 million on Thursday as the card marketplace continues to rise in interest and value.

Jets' string of OT success continues as Dubois tally sinks Canadiens

Sports/Hockey/NHL: Pierre-Luc Dubois scored with 31 seconds remaining in overtime to give the Winnipeg Jets a 4-3 win over the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday night.

LeBron takes Giannis first in draft; Jazz stars last

LeBron James took two-time reigning MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo with the first pick of the All-Star Game draft. Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert of the league-leading Jazz went last.

Team LeBron or Team Durant? How the NBA All-Star captains drafted their rosters

The picks are in. Check out the full rosters facing off during Sunday's All-Star Game in Atlanta.

Dejected Klopp: Chelsea defeat 'a massive blow'

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Virus bans lifted, UFC wants Texas event 'ASAP'

UFC president Dana White says he wants to hold an event in Texas "ASAP" after the state lifted COVID-19 restrictions on fan-capacity limits and mask mandates.

Where has it gone wrong for Pulisic at Chelsea?

The U.S. star has struggled to get consistent minutes under Thomas Tuchel, inviting questions about his future at the club.