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• The James Harden trade shows Ben Simmons isn’t ‘untouchable’... it could ‘light a fire’ or create a ‘divide’: US View

  14-01-2021 21:49 via foxsports.com.au
  
  When it was announced that James Harden would be heading to the Brooklyn Nets, Ben Simmons was reportedly “ecstatic.”
  
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• Wolves 2-3 West Brom: Premier League – as it happened

  16-01-2021 15:42 via theguardian.com
  
  West Brom battled their way to three deserved points in a highly entertaining Black Country derby 2.42pm GMT Big Sam speaks! “The vast majority of that performance was excellent. The plan and the tactics. It’s the best I’ve seen us in possession since I’ve been here. Our defending at two set pieces put us on the back foot, but the lads were excellent in the second half, their heads could have gone down, but they came bouncing back. And they defended well at the end. It&rs
  
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• Matheus Pereira's two penalties give West Brom vital win over Wolves

  16-01-2021 15:41 via theguardian.com
  
  Six matches after being parachuted in to save West Brom, Sam Allardyce can at last say he has presided over a victory – and a particularly sweet one, at that. Matheus Pereira scored two penalties either side of a headed goal by Semi Ajayi as West Brom upset their local rivals with a display of opportunism, spirit and relative defensive rigour. Wolves, though, should mostly blame themselves. They have lost six of their last nine league matches and look no closer to solving problems at both
  
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• Wolves 2-3 West Brom: Premier League – live!

  16-01-2021 15:28 via theguardian.com
  
  Black Country derby updates from the 12.30pm (GMT) kick-offLive scores: all the goals as they go in around EuropeGet in touch! Send your thoughts to Scott by email 2.27pm GMT Those three massive points bring West Bromwich Albion back to life. They’re still second bottom of the Premier League, but they’ve got 11 points now, just one behind Fulham and three behind Brighton. Fulham have two matches in hand, but Brighton don’t. All of a sudden, the Baggies don’t look so much
  
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• Taipans open NBL season with win over Kings

  16-01-2021 14:58 via heraldsun.com.au
  Cairns Taipans have snatched victory from the jaws of home-court heartbreak in a pulsating 87-86 win against the Kings to open their NBL season.
  
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• Kings coach to ask NBL for ‘please explain’ after controversial call

  16-01-2021 14:58 via heraldsun.com.au
  Kings coach Adam Forde will ask for a “please explain” from NBL headquarters about a controversial last-minute decision in their season-opening 87-86 loss to the Cairns Taipans.
  
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• Leeds v Brighton, West Ham v Burnley and Football League – clockwatch live!

  16-01-2021 14:45 via theguardian.com
  
  Live updates from around the 3pm kick-offsPremier League: 10 things to look out for this weekend
  Feel free to email Simon or tweet @Simon_Burnton 1.11pm GMT Saturday afternoon is once again upon us, and with it the weekly game glut. Here, then, is your big fixture check. A few stand out: outside the Premier League there are big games at the top and bottom of the Championship, with this evening’s Barnsley v Swansea match seeing two of the division’s form teams play each other, while W
  
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• Australia must read the ball carefully when playing with India

  16-01-2021 14:10 via smh.com.au
  
  Australian cricketers and fans help shape impressions about Australia across the subcontinent. So let's be savvy about it.
  
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• Brisbane’s bowlers turning up the Heat

  16-01-2021 14:09 via heraldsun.com.au
  IN-form Heat paceman Mark Steketee has lauded his side’s bowling depth, which is set to prove crucial in Brisbane’s push for a BBL finals spot.
  
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• 'What the hell was going on there?': Flanagan hits out at sudden Roosters axing

  16-01-2021 14:01 via smh.com.au
  
  Kyle Flanagan is still trying to digest his sacking by the tricolours one year into a three-year deal.
  
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• 'Ugly and blatant': Racism is rife at the Sydney Test, says Darshak Mehta

  16-01-2021 14:00 via smh.com.au
  
  Darshak Mehta, one of the most connected figures in Australian cricket, says racial discrimination is rife at the Sydney Test – and it's not restricted to the cheap seats.
  
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• Joe Root's inspired 228 keeps England in command before rally from Sri Lanka

  16-01-2021 13:50 via theguardian.com
  
  Day three: Sri Lanka 135 and 156-2; England 421Lahiru Thirimanne is 76 not out with hosts 130 behindJoe Root completed a masterful double century to keep England in control of the first Test against Sri Lanka, but the hosts responded with some belated batting resolve of their own in Galle. Related: Sri Lanka v England: first Test, day three – live!Continue reading...
  
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• New Sydney Kings coach to approach NBL over controversial call in Taipans loss

  16-01-2021 13:33 via theage.com.au
  
  The Kings were trailing behind by just one point at Cairns Pop-Up Arena for their season opener before Casper Ware was fouled while attempting a critical shot with just two seconds left in the game. 
  
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• Philippe sends blunt reminder to Aussie selectors

  16-01-2021 13:22 via dailytelegraph.com.au
  The Sydney Sixers are the first team through to this season’s Big Bash playoffs after another stunning display from their superstar opener Josh Philippe, who sent a blunt reminder to Australia’s selectors about why he should be picked in the national side.
  
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• Life in Adelaide too good to be true for Juric

  16-01-2021 13:22 via dailytelegraph.com.au
  Reds striker Tomi Juric is so content with life in Adelaide that he’s in danger of falling into the dreaded “comfort zone”.
  
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• Covid-19 positives on Australian Open flights put 47 players into isolation

  16-01-2021 13:22 via theguardian.com
  
  Two positive tests among passengers on flight from LAOne Covid-19 positive on another service from Abu DhabiA total of 47 players competing in the Australian Open will be forced to remain in their hotel rooms for 14 days following three positive Covid-19 tests. Two people on a chartered flight carrying 24 players – travelling from Los Angeles, according to the BBC – returned positive swabs upon their arrival in Melbourne. On a later flight from Abu Dhabi, a sole passenger on a plane
  
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• Top but capable of more: Manchester United upbeat for trip to Liverpool

  16-01-2021 13:00 via theguardian.com
  
  Ole Gunnar Solskjær admits United have not dazzled this term yet they lead the table and have the talents to stay thereWhen Ole Gunnar Solskjær says Manchester United have “not really set the world alight” this season, the manager’s true sense might be read as: “You ain’t seen nothing yet – just wait until we do catch fire.”United arrive at Anfield on Sunday to play Liverpool as Premier League leaders, three points ahead of the champions whil
  
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• New-look Kings come up empty against Taipans in season-opener

  16-01-2021 12:40 via theage.com.au
  
  Sydney came into the game as the big underdogs after a lack of preparation time due to NSW border closures.
  
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• Wolves v West Brom: Premier League – live!

  16-01-2021 12:32 via theguardian.com
  
  Black Country derby updates from the 12.30pm (GMT) kick-offLive scores: all the goals as they go in around EuropeGet in touch! Send your thoughts to Scott by email 11.32am GMT Wolverhampton Wanderers: Rui Patricio, Nelson Semedo, Coady, Boly, Saiss, Dendoncker, Neves, Joao Moutinho, Traore, Silva, Pedro Neto.
  Subs: Hoever, Ait Nouri, Gibbs-White, Vitinha, Ruddy, Cutrone, Shabani, Kilman, Corbeanu.West Bromwich Albion: Button, O’Shea, Ajayi, Bartley, Gibbs, Livermore, Sawyers, Matheus Perei
  
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• Özil and out: the highs and lows of Arsenal’s fallen star – video

  16-01-2021 12:27 via theguardian.com
  
  Mesut Özil's time at Arsenal is set to come to a close after an eight-year period filled with highs and lows. There was jubilation among fans in September 2013 as the German midfielder signed for Arsenal. Things began well for Özil at the Gunners, winning the FA Cup in his first season and playing among Europe's best sides in the Champions League. However, things gradually went from bad to worse as criticism was heaped on the attitude and performances of the World Cup winner. The
  
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• Mesut Özil poised to join Fenerbahce as agreement on ending Arsenal deal nears

  16-01-2021 12:27 via theguardian.com
  
  Turkish club poised to former Real Madrid player as a free agentÖzil was cut from coach Mikel Arteta’s squad for this seasonMesut Özil is close to agreeing a settlement with Arsenal that would allow him to terminate his contract and join Fenerbahce this month.The playmaker’s future has been a live topic for several months and the question has been when, rather than if, he will depart a club at which he has fallen dramatically out of favour. Özil’s £350,000-
  
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• Philippe blasts a sensational 84

  16-01-2021 12:12 via dailytelegraph.com.au
  Big Bash: Josh Philippe smashed his way to an incredible 84 off 52 which helped the Sydney Sixers defeat the Perth Scorchers.
  
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• Lara’s timely advice for `Spiceman’

  16-01-2021 12:12 via dailytelegraph.com.au
  A conversation with West Indies legend Brian Lara proved the catalyst for the rapid change in fortunes for Melbourne Stars opener Andre “Spiceman” Fletcher, who struck a match-winning 89 off 49 balls on Friday night against the Strikers.
  
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• Philippe's run spree continues as Sixers march on

  16-01-2021 12:02 via theage.com.au
  
  Another Josh Philippe batting masterclass set up a seven-wicket win over Perth and put the Sixers nine points clear at the top of the table.
  
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• Villain to hero: Troisi gaffe almost ruins Wanderers

  16-01-2021 11:55 via heraldsun.com.au
  It took five minutes for James Troisi to turn from villain to hero as he made amends to earn the Western Sydney Wanderers a share of the spoils against fierce rivals Sydney FC.
  
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• ‘This is insane’: 47 players in lockdown

  16-01-2021 11:55 via heraldsun.com.au
  A person on a second Australian Open charter flight – this one from Abu Dhabi – has tested positive to COVID-19 on arrival.
  
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• Team effort key to United’s success

  16-01-2021 11:55 via heraldsun.com.au
  MELBOURNE United coach Dean Vickerman isn’t afraid to change things up, even if that means benching his two biggest stars coming out of half-time.
  
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• Summer Buzz: Maroons set for coaching dream team

  16-01-2021 11:55 via heraldsun.com.au
  Johnathan Thurston and Paul Green could combine to form a Queensland State of Origin coaching dream team, with the Immortal-in-waiting backing his former Cowboys coach to take over the Maroons — and offering to help.
  
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• Magic day just gets better for Waller

  16-01-2021 11:55 via heraldsun.com.au
  Chris Waller was still revelling in winning his first Magic Millions when Tycoonist won not long at Rosehill on Saturday.
  
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• ‘Big boy’ shiners and young stars headline footy’s return

  16-01-2021 11:55 via heraldsun.com.au
  It has been a while coming but AFLW games are back with teams taking to the field for the first time in nearly 10 months in practice matches.
  
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