Australian air tanker feared crashed while fighting bushfires
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Mduduzi Mdantsane quickly adapting to CT City FC style of play
The Citizens completed the signing of Mdantsane in late December after he was released from Baroka.
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Big welcome awaits AB de Villiers if he returns to SA T20 team
De Villiers, who retired from international cricket in 2018, was quoted on an Australian website on Tuesday as saying he was keen to return.
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Rejuvenated Osaka looking to retain Melbourne title
Naomi Osaka’s victory over Petra Kvitova in Melbourne last year earned her a second consecutive Grand Slam title following her success at the 2018 US Open.
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Africa Cup of Nations moved to January next year, says Cameroon
The new timing will avoid a clash with Fifa’s revamped 24-team Club World Cup to be played in China in June and July 2021.
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United bid to halt Liverpool juggernaut again
Even the dreamiest of dreamers from the Old Trafford Theatre of Dreams would recognise, however, that it would be against the odds to come away from Merseyside with another positive result after the 1-1 draw in October.
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England still unsure over Archer, Wood availability for third test
England are seeking a replacement for James Anderson, whose tour has ended after he picked up a rib injury in the 189-run second test victory in Cape Town.
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Paterson could make Test debut as SA mull options
Paterson, 30, has previously played limited overs internationals for South Africa and captain Faf Du Plessis hinted he could be in line for a Test debut, though he stressed no decision had been made yet.
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Sainz stretches Dakar lead after navigating stage 10 through Empty Quarter
Sainz took full advantage of navigational problems by closest rivals Nasser Al-Attiyah, the defending champion, and France's 'Mr. Dakar', Stephane Peterhansel.
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Springboks nominated for Laureus Team of the Year
Led by inspirational captain and South Africa’s first black Test captain Siya Kolisi, South Africa beat England 32-12 in Tokyo to win their third Rugby World Cup after triumphs in 2007 and 1995.
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Stedman Gans to lead Blitzboks in Australasia
The Australasian leg of the World Series will be played in Hamilton next weekend (25-26 January) and in Sydney a week later (1-2 February).
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Kings prop Scholtz banned for four weeks
A disciplinary panel convened in Neath to consider the red-card shown to Pieter Scholtz during the Kings' Round 10 PRO14 fixture against Edinburgh on 4 January 2020.
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Poor air continues to disrupt Australian Open qualifying
Organisers of the year’s first Grand Slam said practice had been suspended at Melbourne Park until 11 am (0000 GMT) and qualifiers would not get underway until 1 pm
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Argentine duo help Tottenham past Boro in replay, Newcastle through
Tottenham’s Hotspur’s Argentine midfield duo Giovani Lo Celso and Erik Lamela both scored as Jose Mourinho’s side edged past Middlesbrough 2-1.
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Stokes named ICC player of the year after landmark 2019
Ben Stokes was the unanimous choice for the coveted Sir Garfield Sobers trophy - thanks to his unbeaten 84 in a dramatic final against New Zealand in July.
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Barca post biggest operating revenues among Europe's champions
The Spanish champions’ revenues eclipsed those of Ligue 1’s Paris St Germain (636 million euros), the Bundesliga’s Bayern Munich (626 million euros) and the Premier League’s Manchester City (610 million euros).
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Henderson, Bronze voted England's players of the year
Liverpool midfielder Henderson won the men's award ahead of second-placed Raheem Sterling and third-placed Harry Kane.
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De Villiers ponders T20 World Cup return
AB de Villiers, widely regarded as one of the best limited-overs batsmen in the world, retired from all forms of international cricket in 2018, citing a desire to spend more time with his family.
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Australia crush India by 10 wickets in first ODI
Warner blasted 128 while captain Finch made 110 as Australia chased down their target of 256 in just 37.4 overs to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.
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Man Utd can still compete with best in transfer market, says Solskjaer
Manchester United are reportedly in talks over a deal for Sporting Lisbon midfielder Bruno Fernandes, who could cost as much as £70 million, though Solskjaer offered no update on that or any other moves in the January market.
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Pressure on Sainz as Peterhansel edges Al-Attiyah in Dakar stage 9
Frenchman Stephane Peterhansel edged defending champion Nasser Al-Attiyah by just 15 seconds to win stage nine of the Dakar Rally on Tuesday as pressure mounted on overall leader Carlos Sainz.
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Barcelona put faith in purist Setien after sacking Valverde
Barcelona confirmed Setien's appointment following a board meeting that lasted more than four hours at the Camp Nou on Monday afternoon. His contract, which runs until June 2022, appears also to be a show of faith.
