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County Championship Division One 2023

<p>Dean Elgar, who is 36 years old, leaves behind an illustrious Test career, having scored 5,347 runs across 86 matches since his debut in 2012.</p>

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Dean Elgar finds new team after drawing curtains to international career with South Africa

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West Indies tour of Sri Lanka, 2024

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India Women tour of Australia, 2024

Afghanistan and Bangladesh tour of UAE, 2024

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Afghanistan tour of Zimbabwe, 2024/25

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Pakistan tour of Zimbabwe, 2024

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Baseball

Juan Soto made history by becoming the highest paid athlete in the World with his contract with New York Mets breaking Shohei Ohtani's earlier record.

This monumental $765 million contract is the largest ever in the history of professional sports.

The Mets' owner, Steve Cohen, is the richest in MLB with a net worth of $21.3 billion.

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How did Richest MLB owner pulled off  Biggest Contract in Sporting History, Know everything about Juan Soto's $765 million contract with Mets

Juan Soto, the Dominican baseball prodigy, has made headlines worldwide with the announcement of his monumental contract with the New York Mets.

At $765 million, Soto will earn approximately $314,815 per game throughout the length of his contract.

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Who is Juan Soto that became the highest paid athlete in the World? Everything about the record $765 million contract at 26 years of age 

Football

In a remarkable moment for basketball, LeBron James and his son Bronny made history when they became the first father-son duo to play together in an NBA game.

Cristiano Ronaldo is looking forward to emulate LeBron James with his son Cr7 junior

The 14-year-old recently made headlines after scoring a sensational goal for Al Nassr’s youth team.

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Cristiano Ronaldo shares his dreams of achieving LeBron and Bronny James' Father-Son Legacy on the Field speaking with MrBeast

American Football

The Kelce brothers, who have been in the spotlight due to Travis's relationship with Taylor Swift, had hilarious reactions to the viral moment.

As Taylor Swift's Eras Tour wrapped up its mammoth run, two fans caught the attention of social media for their clever costumes.

The tour grossed over $2.2 billion, becoming the highest-grossing tour of all time for the second consecutive year.

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Travis Kelce and Jason Kelce reacts to being spotted at Taylor Swift's final Eras Tour Show in Vancouver, Jason says, 'Oh, what the f***'

Others

Jack Shore, the 29-year-old UFC fighter from Abertillery, Wales, has officially announced his retirement from professional fighting after deciding not to accept a new contract offer from the UFC.

Shore's decision to retire comes after a remarkable career, where he compiled a record of 17 wins and 3 losses.

As Shore moves into coaching, he hopes to pass on the knowledge and skills that made him successful in the cage to the next generation of fighters.

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UFC Featherweight contender announces shocking retirement from MMA after continuous losses, set for new career says, 'I would retire from the sport rather than sport retire me'

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Bad news for Gukesh as he slips in latest FIDE Chess rankings

Tennis

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Does Novak Djokovic’s US Open exit signal end is near? 

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EXPLAINED - India's dominance in Para Badminton in 2024 Paris Paralympics

Caribbean Premier League 2024

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Dwayne Bravo announces T20 retirement; confirms THIS TOURNAMENT as his last 

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U20 World Athletics Championships: Shahruk Khan breaks national record again, but fails to win medal

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Aaron Paul Beard

Adam Matthew Rossington

Benjamin Michael John Allison

Charles William James Allison

Daniel Richard Sams

Dean Elgar

Eathan Bosch

Jamal Adrian Richards

James Alexander Porter

Jordan Matthew Cox

Luc Martin Benkenstein

Matthew James J Critchley

Michael-Kyle Steven Pepper

Nicholas Laurence Joseph Browne

Noah Robin Mostyn Thain

Paul Ian Walter

Robin James Das

Samuel James Cook

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Simon Ross Harmer

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152* by Graham Napier v Sussex on June 24, 2008 - r

Graham Napier

129 by Cameron Delport v Surrey on July 19, 2019 - r

Cameron Delport

120* by Michael Pepper v Sussex on July 13, 2024 - w

Michael Pepper

6/16 by Tim Southee v Glamorgan on July 8, 2011 - w

Tim Southee

5/17 by Greg Smith v Kent on June 20, 2012 - r

Greg Smith

5/27 by Jesse Ryder v Kent on July 12, 2014 - r

Jesse Ryder

152* by Graham Napier v Sussex on June 24, 2008 - Essex beat Sussex by 128 Runs

6/16 by Tim Southee v Glamorgan on July 8, 2011 - Essex beat Glamorgan by 5 Wickets

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Ryan ten Doeschate - (3471 runs for Essex)

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Mark Ilott

343* by Peter Perrin v Derbyshire on July 18, 1904 - Derbyshire beat Essex by 9 Wickets

10/32 by Harry Pickett v Leicestershire on June 3, 1895 - Leicestershire beat Essex by 75 Runs

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