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Tears and sympathy: support grows for Smith over cricket ban

SYDNEY, Australia (AFP) -- A wave of sympathy for disgraced Australia skipper Steve Smith gathered pace on Friday after his…

Sixers’ Embiid needs surgery for facial fracture

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid suffered a left eye orbital fracture when he collided with…

Warner apologizes, ‘takes responsibility’ for part in scandal

SYDNEY, Australia (AFP) -- Disgraced Australian opener David Warner Thursday apologized to fans and said he took responsibility for his…

Towns scores 56 points as Timberwolves inch toward playoff spot

LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) -- Karl-Anthony Towns scored a career-high 56 points on Wednesday to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves…

Asian Cup berth ‘catalyst’ to grow Filipino football: Azkals captain

The Philippines football team's captain has said he hoped their historic first-ever qualification for the Asian Cup could be a…

Lakers guard Thomas to undergo hip operation

LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) --Los Angeles Lakers guard Isaiah Thomas will undergo arthroscopic right hip surgery on Thursday, the…

James matches Jordan milestone in leading Cavs over Hornets

LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) -- Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James matched one of NBA icon Michael Jordan's more impressive…

Cavs’ concussed Love to miss Hornets clash

  LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) -- Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love, who took an elbow to the face that knocked…

Warriors expect Durant back on Thursday

LOS ANGELS, United States (AFP) -- The injury-hit NBA champion Golden State Warriors expect star forward Kevin Durant to return…

Heat scorch Cavs as NBA leading Rockets romp

LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) -- The Miami Heat continued their NBA playoff push on Tuesday with a 98-79 victory…

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