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Australia lose three wickets after skittling Bangladesh for 64
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Starc takes 5-11 to leave Bangladesh reeling in 2nd Test
Mitchell Starc produced a devastating masterclass to take five wickets in just 22 balls as Australia tore through Bangladesh on day one of the second Test Saturday to leave them reeling at 35-6 by lunch.
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Record-breaking Rizwan, Azam star as Pakistan down England
Openers Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan put on an unbeaten 203-run partnership as Pakistan claimed a remarkable 10-wicket victory over England in the second T20 international in Karachi on Thursday.
'Ultimate competitor' Pulisic ready to shine for US: Berhalter
United States coach Gregg Berhalter believes "ultimate competitor" Christian Pulisic will shine on the World Cup stage as his team steps up preparations for the finals with a friendly against Japan on Friday.
North Macedonian veteran Pandev hangs up his boots
Goran Pandev, North Macedonia's all-time record goalscorer, announced his retirement on Thursday following a career spanning over two decades.
Football disorder on the rise in England and Wales
Football arrests in England and Wales reached their highest level for eight years last season, while pitch invasions more than doubled compared to pre-pandemic levels, according to data from the British Home Office.
Russia begins troop mobilisation for Ukraine fight
Moscow began its mandatory troop call-up Thursday to try to bolster a stumbling war effort in Ukraine, with authorities saying thousands had volunteered even as Russian men fled the country to avoid being forced to fight.
Kiwi cyclist Ray accepts 2 1/2-year doping ban: USADA
New Zealand cyclist Olivia Ray has accepted a two-and-a-half year suspension for a doping violation, the US Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) announced Thursday.
USA chases ninth win in a row as Presidents Cup begins
Masters winners Hideki Matsuyama of Japan and Adam Scott of Australia opened against US stars Xander Schauffele and Patrick Cantlay as the 14th Presidents Cup teed off Thursday at Quail Hollow.
Federer fans mourn exit of the 'gentleman of tennis'
"The gentleman of tennis." "A tennis god." Roger Federer is preparing to leave the stage for the final time and fans cannot bear to see him go.
Celtics coach Udoka likely faces NBA season ban: reports
Ime Udoka, who guided the Boston Celtics to last season's NBA Finals, will likely be suspended for the entire 2022-23 season for team conduct violations, according to multiple reports Thursday.
Death toll mounts in Iran protests as online services cut
At least 17 people have been killed as popular unrest has flared across Iran over the death in custody of Kurdish woman Mahsa Amini, while a rights group said Thursday the death toll was almost twice as high.
India-bound Bavuma disappointed after T20 auction snub
South Africa white-ball captain Temba Bavuma admitted on Thursday that he was disappointed having failed to attract a bid in the auction for his country's new Twenty20 league.
Bristol boss says English club rugby ownership a 'black hole'
Bristol owner Steve Lansdown said on Thursday that investing in English club rugby amounts to putting money into a "black hole" as Premiership sides Wasps and Worcester struggle to stay afloat.
PGA boss Monahan says truce with LIV 'off the table'
US PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan says the idea of a peace deal with the LIV Golf Series is "off the table" as the sport's civil war deepens.
S.Africa teens build solar train as power cuts haunt commuters
For years, students in a South African township have seen their parents struggle to use trains for daily commutes, the railways frequently hobbled by power outages and cable thefts.
Manchester United report £115.5m loss for 2021/22 season
Manchester United on Thursday announced a net loss of £115.5 million ($130.4 million, 132.2 million euros) for the 2021/22 season even though revenues rose to £583 million as coronavirus restrictions eased.
'Fat Leonard' fugitive in US Navy scandal captured in Venezuela
A military contractor known as "Fat Leonard" who pleaded guilty in the US Navy's worst ever corruption scandal has been captured in Venezuela after fleeing the United States, the Interpol office in Caracas said.
Kremlin proxies in Ukraine double down ahead of annexation votes
Kremlin-installed officials in Ukrainian regions controlled by Moscow's forces vowed on Thursday to press ahead with polls this week on annexation by Russia, after world leaders condemned the votes and said the results would be void.
Spanish court opens probe into cannabis 'Ponzi scheme'
Spain's top criminal court has opened a fraud investigation into a Netherlands-based medicinal cannabis investment platform which allegedly swindled people around the world of millions of dollars.
Mabil strike gives Socceroos 1-0 win over New Zealand
A first half goal from Cadiz winger Awer Mabil was enough to give Australia a 1-0 win over New Zealand in a World Cup warm-up match in Brisbane on Thursday.
Mancini 'not worried' despite absences for England clash
Roberto Mancini said Thursday that he is not letting Italy'a injury crisis worry him before the Nations League visit of England, a team he says are one of the world's best.
USA make ominous start to women's World Cup as France ruin Jackson's comeback
Breanna Stewart drilled 22 points as the United States launched their bid Thursday for a fourth straight women's basketball world title with an 87-72 win over Belgium, as France upset hosts Australia to ruin veteran Lauren Jackson's return.
Strauss says 'status quo' no option as he unveils English cricket reform plan
Andrew Strauss has insisted "the status quo is not an option" as he called on county chiefs to back his reform plan for English cricket which includes cutting the number of first-class Championship matches.
Federer teams up with Nadal at Laver Cup for farewell match
Roger Federer will team up with long-time rival Rafael Nadal for the final match of his glittering career, Laver Cup organisers announced on Thursday.
MotoGP champ Quartararo defies pain in 'push to the max'
MotoGP world champion Fabio Quartararo will defy pain this weekend in Japan after a nasty fall that blew the title race wide open with five grands prix to go.
Noble returns to West Ham as sporting director
Former West Ham captain Mark Noble is to return to the club as its sporting director, the Premier League strugglers announced Thursday.
French basketball bans Heurtel for signing for Russian club
France on Thursday said it would boot veteran point guard Thomas Heurtel off the national basketball team if he played for Zenit St Petersburg.
Raducanu feels the love to surge into Korea Open quarter-finals
Emma Raducanu enjoyed support from the Korea Open crowd on the way to a straight-sets win over 396th-ranked Yanina Wickmayer and a place in the quarter-finals on Thursday.
Japan's Tsunoda to stay with AlphaTauri in F1 next season
Yuki Tsunoda will stay with AlphaTauri next season, the Italian Formula One team announced on Thursday, with its boss saying the Japanese driver "deserves a seat" in the sport.
Mayweather expects 'easy payday, easy opponent' in Japan fight
Floyd Mayweather says that Sunday's exhibition boxing match against Japanese mixed martial artist Mikuru Asakura will be an "easy payday, easy cheque, easy opponent".
Strong quake shakes Mexico, leaving two dead
A strong earthquake jolted Mexico on Thursday, leaving two people dead as residents rushed out into the streets of the capital in the middle of the night days after another powerful tremor.
Raducanu surges into quarter-finals at Korea Open
Former US Open champion Emma Raducanu reached the quarter-finals of the Korea Open on Thursday, beating 396th-ranked Yanina Wickmayer of Belgium in straight sets.
Strong quake shakes Mexico, leaving one dead
A strong earthquake jolted Mexico on Thursday, leaving one person dead as people rushed out into the streets of the capital in the middle of the night, days after another powerful tremor.