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Recalled Russell shines as West Indies beat England in first T20

Veteran all-rounder Andre Russell made a dazzling return to international cricket to help West Indies cruise to a four-wicket victory over England in the opening Twenty20 international in Barbados on Tuesday.

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West Indies hold England to 171 in first T20

Andre Russell marked his return to international cricket with three wickets as West Indies restricted England to 171 all out in the opening Twenty20 international in Barbados on Tuesday.

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'Frightened' Man Utd out of Europe with a whimper

Manchester United bowed out of Europe with a whimper as a 1-0 defeat to Bayern Munich rounded off a miserable Champions League campaign that has put Erik ten Hag's future as manager in doubt.

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Manchester United slide out of Champions League

Manchester United crashed out of the Champions League on Tuesday and failed to even secure the consolation of a Europa League spot as Bayern Munich won 1-0 at Old Trafford.

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Man Utd crash out of Europe after defeat to Bayern

Manchester United crashed out of Europe as a 1-0 home defeat to Bayern Munich on Tuesday rounded off a miserable Champions League campaign for the Red Devils.

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Napoli reach Champions League knockouts by ending home hoodoo with Braga win

Napoli reached the last 16 of the Champions League on Tuesday after seeing off Braga 2-0 and ending a home hoodoo which had stretched back more than two months.

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Copenhagen advance to Champions League knockouts with Galatasaray win

FC Copenhagen qualified for the last 16 of the Champions League for the second time in their history on Tuesday thanks to a Lukas Lerager winner against Galatasaray in Copenhagen.

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Ceballos' late strike sends perfect Real Madrid past Union Berlin

Dani Ceballos scored with a minute remaining to keep Real Madrid's perfect Champions League record intact this season, winning 3-2 at Union Berlin on Tuesday.

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Man Utd crash out of Europe after 1-0 defeat to Bayern

Manchester United crashed out of Europe as a 1-0 home defeat to Bayern Munich on Tuesday rounded off a miserable Champions League campaign for the Red Devils.

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Napoli see off Braga to reach Champions League knockouts

Napoli reached the last 16 of the Champions League on Tuesday after seeing off Braga 2-0 and ending a home hoodoo which had stretched back two months.

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Sub-par Arsenal held at PSV Eindhoven

A much-changed and lacklustre Arsenal were held 1-1 at Dutch league leaders PSV Eindhoven Tuesday, a result that still sees the Gunners top Champions League Group B.

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Haaland to return to Man City training ahead of Club World Cup

Manchester City's fears that Erling Haaland could miss the Club World Cup later this month have been eased after Pep Guardiola revealed the Norway striker will return to training on Thursday.

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Howe wants 'magical European night' as Newcastle bid to stay in Champions League

Eddie Howe is hoping for a "magical European night" as Newcastle try to reach the last 16 of the Champions League on Wednesday.

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'Be positive my friend': PSG boss Luis Enrique unawed by Dortmund 'final'

Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique said Tuesday he was unfazed by the pressure ahead of Wednesday's crunch visit to Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League.

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Italy and Juve icon Chiellini calls time on playing career

Giorgio Chiellini brought the curtain down on a trophy-packed career on Tuesday after the Italy icon announced his retirement from football.

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Former Villa boss Smith appointed Charlotte head coach

Former Aston Villa manager Dean Smith has been appointed the new head coach of Major League Soccer club Charlotte FC, the team said on Tuesday.

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Italy icon Chiellini calls time on playing career

Giorgio Chiellini on Tuesday announced his retirement at the age of 39, bringing the curtain down on a trophy-packed career.

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English winger Arundell extends Racing deal until 2026

England winger Henry Arundell has signed a two-year extension to his contract at French Top 14 club Racing 92, meaning he cannot play at the Six Nations next year.

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Paris-Nice 2024 a taster for the Tour de France

The route for the Paris-Nice eight-day bike race unveiled Tuesday has the added draw of resembling more than ever a mini Tour de France, which also ends on the Riviera in 2024 so as to avoid the Olympic Games in Paris.

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Dortmund to be 'brave' against PSG in Champions League

Borussia Dortmund coach Edin Terzic said Tuesday his team would be "brave" against a Paris Saint-Germain side in danger of exiting the Champions League in the group stage.

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Sri Lanka revokes sacking of cricket board

Sri Lanka's sports minister on Tuesday revoked the sacking of the country's cricket board over allegations of corruption, in an effort to end its suspension by the International Cricket Council.

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Returning Leao boosts Milan's Champions League mission impossible attempt

Rafael Leao returns for AC Milan's last desperate attempt to reach the Champions League knockouts, the seven-time European champions staring at early elimination ahead of their final Group F match at Newcastle on Wednesday.

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Australia's Steve Smith turns to golf after below-par form

Australia's Steve Smith conceded on Tuesday that he has not played to his usual high standards this year but believes he has found part of the solution -- taking up golf.

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Wolves sunk by Pelicans, Doncic dazzles for Mavs

Zion Williamson erupted for 36 points as the New Orleans Pelicans exploited the absence of Anthony Edwards to upset the Minnesota Timberwolves 121-107 on Monday.

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Perenara hungry for All Blacks return after serious injury

Scrum-half TJ Perenara is targeting a return to the All Blacks in 2024 after a year spent recovering from a ruptured Achilles tendon and having to watch the World Cup on the sidelines.

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Late Titans rally stuns Dolphins, Giants upset Packers

The Tennessee Titans staged an incredible late rally to stun the Miami Dolphins 28-27 and claim their first road victory of the NFL season on Monday.

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Australian netball boss resigns following bitter pay row

Netball Australia's chief executive resigned on Tuesday in the wake of a protracted contract dispute that allegedly left unpaid players sleeping in their cars.

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Australia's Warner in spotlight, under pressure ahead of Test farewell

David Warner will take centre stage when the three-match series against Pakistan begins on Thursday ahead of what is expected to be the Australian opener's farewell to Test cricket.

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Inter Miami confirm Saudi Arabia friendly dates

Inter Miami on Monday confirmed details of two upcoming friendlies in Saudi Arabia next year which will include a showdown between Lionel Messi and old rival Cristiano Ronaldo.

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PSG's Champions League survival hinges on crunch Dortmund tie

Paris Saint-Germain take on Borussia Dortmund in Germany on Wednesday in their final group-stage game with more than just Champions League survival hanging in the balance.

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Turkish top-flight suspended after 'vile, inhumane' referee attack

The Turkish SuperLig has been suspended indefinitely after a referee was punched by Ankaragucu's president following a 1-1 draw with Rizespor, the country's football federation (TFF) announced on Monday.

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One in five players at Women's World Cup suffer online abuse: study

One in five players at this year's Women's World Cup were targeted by online abuse, according to a study released Monday by FIFA and the FIFPRO global players body.

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