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Cricketer dubbed 'Clicky Ponting' suspended as stats show unusual trend

Cricketer dubbed 'Clicky Ponting' suspended as stats show unusual trend

The club at the centre of the '"Clicky Ponting" amateur cricket scandal suspends the player allegedly involved, as data shows dramatic increases in catches when he has played.

‘Losing her mind’: Teenage star of Auckland Commonwealth Games watches son win stunning freestyle gold

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‘Losing her mind’: Teenage star of Auckland Commonwealth Games watches son win stunning freestyle gold

36 years after Hayley Lewis won 200m freestyle gold, her 22-year-old son Kai Taylor has repeated the feat from lane one.

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Glasgow Commonwealth Games: Former Fiji weightlifter wins gold in Australian colours

Eileen Cikamatana has won her third weightlifting gold medal.

Do-it-all Hill won't join Saints for 10th season

Do-it-all Hill won't join Saints for 10th season

Taysom Hill, the only player in the Super Bowl era to have more than 1,000 yards rushing, receiving and passing, won't be returning to the Saints for a 10th season.

As a teenager, the young sprint star was told New Zealanders couldn't succeed in the 100m

This week she won Commonwealth Games gold.

'ESPN Jeopardy!': Where to watch, time, contestants, more

"ESPN Jeopardy!" -- a mashup of sports and the world's leading quiz show -- will be hosted by Joe Buck, the award-winning voice of "Monday Night Football."

CWG: Sreeshankar wins long jump silver; Gavit claims Games record gold

CWG: Sreeshankar wins long jump silver; Gavit claims Games record gold

Sreeshankar continued his impressive run at the Commonwealth Games by winning silver in the men's long jump with a best effort of 8.09m. He had also finished second at the 2022 Games, becoming the first Indian to win back-to-back…

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Naomi Osaka books quarterfinal ticket at DC Open

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Naomi Osaka books quarterfinal ticket at DC Open

WASHINGTON–Women’s third seed Naomi Osaka also punched her quarterfinal ticket in the 2026 Mubadala DC Open, advancing when American Ashlyn Krueger retired while trailing 6-3, 3-1. Japan’s Osaka, a four-time Grand Slam champion coming off…

Follow live: MLS All-Stars take on Liga MX All-Stars

Follow live: MLS All-Stars take on Liga MX All-Stars

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Former CSK coach tipped for England's Test head coach role

Former CSK coach tipped for England's Test head coach role

Stephen Fleming is reportedly the frontrunner for England's Test head coach position. He has emerged as the preferred candidate after a thorough interview process. Fleming will replace Brendon McCullum, who is now leading England's…

Olatoye vows to return stronger after C’Wealth setback

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Olatoye vows to return stronger after C’Wealth setback

Nigerian hammer thrower Oyesade Olatoye expresses disappointment after missing a medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games but vows to return stronger. Read More: https://punchng.com/olatoye-vows-to-return-stronger-after-cwealth-setback/

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Breaking: Deadly H5N1 bird flu strain detected in Victoria for the first time

Breaking: Deadly H5N1 bird flu strain detected in Victoria for the first time

The deadly H5N1 bird flu strain has reached Victoria after a positive test was confirmed.