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England strike twice to have New Zealand in trouble in first Test

England snared two quick wickets to have New Zealand battling to keep the first Test alive Saturday after Harry Brook's 171 gave them an imposing 151-run first innings lead.

Brook's 171 gives England commanding 151-run lead over New Zealand

England took an imposing 151-run first innings lead over New Zealand in the first Test Saturday on the back of a majestic 171 from Harry Brook.

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Dodgers celebrate World Series win with long-awaited parade

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Verstappen hit with five-place grid penalty at Brazilian Grand Prix

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New Zealand captain Barrett says Marler has 'loaded gun' with haka jibe

New Zealand captain Scott Barrett suggested England's Joe Marler had "loaded the gun" ahead of Saturday's clash at Twickenham after calling on the All Blacks to ditch their pre-match ritual haka.

Crunch time for bruised Dortmund as Leipzig come to town

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Man City face injury 'emergency': Guardiola

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Zverev downs Tsitsipas to book place in semis of Paris Masters

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Amorim handed challenge of restoring glory days to Man Utd

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New Zealand still the team to beat for England's Genge

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Kohli fails as India slump in chaotic 10 minutes in third Test

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India limp to 86-4 as spinners dominate in third Test

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Ruben Amorim named as new Manchester United manager

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Arsenal 'right in the mix' in Premier League race, says Arteta

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Jadeja, Sundar help India bowl out New Zealand for 235 in third Test

Spinners Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar shared nine wickets between them as India bowled out New Zealand for 235 on day one of the third Test on Friday.

Slot on Liverpool learning curve

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New Zealand 192-6 after Jadeja strikes for India in third Test

India spinner Ravindra Jadeja took three wickets including two in one over to leave New Zealand 192-6 at tea on day one of the third and final Test in Mumbai.

Bagnaia pips title rival Martin in Malaysian MotoGP practice

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'On top of the world': Japan hails Ohtani series triumph

Shohei Ohtani's World Series triumph was given blanket media coverage in his native Japan on Friday with headlines proudly proclaiming it was just the start for their national hero.

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