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The Ashes 2023

England captain Ben Stokes played an incredible knock of 154 runs against Australia in the Lord's Test and once again proved why he is regarded so highly.

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Ashes 2023: Ricky Ponting lauds Ben Stokes' ability to finish matches, compares England Test captain to MS Dhoni

James Anderson is going through a lean patch in the ongoing Ashes 2023 but he insists that it does not have anything to do with his age.

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'I can't remember having two quiet games in a row in last 10 years': James Anderson doesn't want his age to be blamed for lean patch in Ashes

On the final day of the recently-concluded Lord's Test between England and Australia, emotions ran high not just amongst the players but also among the crowd present inside the stadium to watch the action unfold.

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Travis Head makes a sensational revelation, claims Jonny Bairstow threatened to stump him during Edgbaston Test

In a Test match that will be remembered for a long time, Australia defeated England by 43 runs at Lord's on July 2 (Sunday) and took a commanding 2-0 lead in the ongoing Ashes series.

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Ashes 2023: Ben Stokes responds after Australian newspaper takes massive 'crybabies' swipe at Three Lions with captain's picture on front page

Fast bowler Stuart Broad, who had said told Alex Carey 'you will only be remembered for that' after stumping Bairstow, launched another fresh attack at the Baggy Greens ahead of the third Test at Headingley.

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'I was angered...' Stuart Broad brings up 2018 sandpaper-gate scandal and Australia's 'cultural change' in fresh attack at Pat Cummins' side

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Pat Cummins, Ben Stokes' contrasting takes on Jonny Bairstow stumping controversy | Sports Today

The Jonny Bairstow dismissal controversy nearly overshadowed England captain Ben Stokes’ brilliant 155 and Australia’s 43-run win at the Lord’s on Day 5 of second Test.

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Brendon McCullum's old video of running out Muttiah Muralitharan resurfaces after his criticism of Alex Carey for Jonny Bairstow's dismissal

In the post-match press conference, Australia captain Pat Cummins revealed that a few members of the MCC targeted the players with aggressive and abusive behaviour.&nbsp;

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Watch: MCC suspends three members for 'aggressive' and 'abusive' behaviour towards Australian players at Lord's Long Room

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DEBATE: Did Mitchell Starc CHEAT by claiming a 'catch' that wasn't? | Sports Today

The Day 5 of second Ashes Test at Lord's turned out to be a roller coaster ride.

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'That's all you'll ever be remembered for': Stuart Broad lashes out at Alex Carey after Jonny Bairstow's controversial stumping

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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) suspended the remainder of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 amid a war-like situation between India and Pakistan. 


BCCI suspends IPL 2025 amid India-Pakistan border tensions. 

PBKS and DC reached New Delhi via 'specially-arranged' Vande Bharat train. 

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WATCH: DC, PBKS players and other support staff involved in IPL 2025 called-off Dharamshala match reach New Delhi in 'specially-arranged' Vande Bharat train

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) suspended the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 for a week amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan. 

Michael Vaughan wondered if the IPL 2025 shifted to England

In pic: IPL Trophy and fans leaving the stadium

'Wonder if it's possible to finish the IPL in...': Ex-England captain's massive suggestion to BCCI for hosting cash-rich league amid India-Pakistan tensions

IPL chairman Arun Dhumal said that the future of the 18th edition of the cash-rich league will be announced after assessing the situation. 

IPL 2025 suspended amid India-Pakistan border tensions. 

BCCI working swiftly to send overseas players and support staff to their home amid India-Pakistan tensions. 

In pic: IPL chairman Arun Dhumal and Army officer 

'As you know, the situation escalated yesterday...' IPL chairman Arun Dhumal gives massive update on future of suspended cash-rich league amid India-Pakistan border tensions

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has suspended IPL 2025 and is working swiftly to send overseas players and support staff to their home, prioritising their security amid escalating military tensions and cross-border conflict between India and Pakistan. 


BCCI suspends IPL 2025. 

Sunrisers Hyderabad's captain Pat Cummins (R) celebrates with teammate Travis Head after taking the wicket of Mumbai Indians' Rohit Sharma during the Indian Premier League (IPL) Twenty20 cricket match between Mumbai Indians and Sunrisers Hyderabad

IPL 2025 suspended: BCCI prioritises players' safety, overseas players are likely to leave on this day amid India-Pakistan border tensions

The IPL 2025 has been suspended by the BCCI for one week following the escalation on the India-Pakistan border.

Delhi Capitals players huddle

How IPL franchises came out in support of armed forces after escalation on India-Pakistan border

Basketball

The departure of Stephen Curry, owing to a hamstring injury, has already weakened the Golden State Warriors by a heavy proportion, and they could face another big setback in the form of Jimmy Butler.

The Golden State Warriors lost the Game 2 of the Round 2 playoff series against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Jimmy Butler has complained of a pain following the culmination of the game.

Stephen Curry sustained an injury during the game 1 of the round 2 playoff series against Minnesota Timberwolves.

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Jimmy Butler Provides Concerning Injury Update Following Warriors' Loss to Timberwolves in Playoff Game 2

Ahead of the start of the Nuggets vs Thunder Game 3 showdown, let's take a look at the Oklahoma City Thunder injury report to know whether Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will play tonight or not.

The Oklahoma City Thunder will take on the Denver Nuggets tonight in Game 3 of the Round 2 playoff series.

The game will take place at the Ball Arena.

The Oklahoma City Thunder are leading the series 2-0.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Injury Report: Will the Thunder's Star Guard Play Tonight Against the Nuggets in Game 3 Playoff?

Ahead of the start of the Nuggets vs Thunder Game 3 showdown, let's take a look at Denver Nuggets injury report to know whether Russell Westbrook will play tonight or not.

The Denver Nuggets will take on the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 3 of the Round 2 playoff series.

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Russell Westbrook Injury Report: Will the Nuggets' Star Guard Play Tonight Against the Thunder in Playoff Game 3?

Ahead of the start of the Nuggets vs Thunder game 3 showdown, let's take a look at the Denver Nuggets injury report to know whether Nikola Jokic will play tonight or not.

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Nikola Jokic Injury Report: Will the Nuggets' Star Center Play Tonight Against the Thunder in Playoff Game 3?

Tennis

Following the culmination of the match, Coco Gauff did not forget to give the teenager her flowers for putting up a fight and shared a classy message with her.

Coco Gauff defeated 18-year-old Victoria Mboko at the Italian Open 2025. 

Gauff had to make a comeback in the match as Mboko won the first set.

Gauff eventually won the match with the scoreline of 3-6, 6-2, 6-1.

Coco Gauff and fellow Grand Slam champion react as PTPA files lawsuit against ATP and WTA

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