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Centurion Khawaja shines as Australia dominate Pakistan

Centurion Khawaja shines as Australia dominate Pakistan

Opener Usman Khawaja raced to a first Test century in the country of his birth on Saturday as Australia ended the opening day of the second Test against Pakistan on a commanding 251-3 in Karachi.

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Swiss Odermatt wins World Cup giant slalom crystal globe

Swiss Odermatt wins World Cup giant slalom crystal globe

Olympic champion Marco Odermatt won his first World Cup giant slalom crystal globe after finishing second behind Norway's Henrik Kristoffersen in Kranjska Gora on Saturday.

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Abramovich disqualified as Chelsea director by Premier League

Abramovich disqualified as Chelsea director by Premier League

Roman Abramovich has been disqualified as a Chelsea director by the Premier League board after the British government sanctioned the Russian billionaire.

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Sri Lankan spinners rattle India in pink ball Test

Sri Lankan spinners rattle India in pink ball Test

India lost four batsmen including skipper Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli as Sri Lankan spinners steamrolled the top order in Saturday's pink ball Test.

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Bangladesh's Shakib backflips on South Africa tour 

Bangladesh's Shakib backflips on South Africa tour 

Bangladesh's Shakib Al Hasan will be considered for this month's South Africa series after all, selectors said Saturday, days after the all-rounder claimed he was not in the right headspace for cricket.

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Australia's Khawaja scores 100 in birth country Pakistan

Australia's Khawaja scores 100 in birth country Pakistan

Australian opener Usman Khawaja finally reached a hundred in the country of his birth Pakistan on the opening day of the second Test in Karachi on Saturday.

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Retiring gymnastics legend Uchimura bows out at exhibition

Retiring gymnastics legend Uchimura bows out at exhibition

Japanese gymnastics legend Kohei Uchimura brought the curtain down on his career Saturday at an exhibition event in Tokyo to send one of the sport's all-time greats into retirement.

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Vlhova quicker than Shiffrin in Are slalom first leg

Vlhova quicker than Shiffrin in Are slalom first leg

Petra Vlhova put the pressure on title rival Mikaela Shiffrin during the World Cup slalom race in Are, with German Lena Duerr leading after the opening run on Saturday.

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Paralympians fear for future of winter sports as climate change takes hold

Paralympians fear for future of winter sports as climate change takes hold

As Winter Paralympians prepare to return home from Beijing, many fear the effects of climate change in their countries and how a lack of snowfall could inhibit training for the Milano-Cortina Games in 2026.

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Prince Harry accused of 'snub' to queen

Prince Harry accused of 'snub' to queen

Prince Harry was accused Saturday of snubbing Queen Elizabeth II after announcing he will miss her late husband's memorial service, amid a legal dispute over his security protection in Britain.

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