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Ashes no-show Ben Stokes bowled for two runs on underwhelming return in New Zealand

Suspended England all-rounder Ben Stokes struggled on his return for Canterbury (Picture: Getty) Ben Stokes endured an underwhelming return to the cricket field as he struggled with bat and ball in Canterbury’s defeat to Otago in New Zealand’s 50-over Ford Trophy. England’s vice-captain signed as an overseas player for Canterbury earlier in the week as he was ruled out of
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Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho blocks Scott McTominay loan move

Manchester United academy graduate Scott McTominay has impressed Jose Mourinho (Picture: Getty) Jose Mourinho has blocked Scott McTominay from leaving Manchester United on loan in the new year, according to reports. Lancaster-born midfielder McTominay is rated as one of the brightest young prospects at Old Trafford and signed his first professional contract with the club
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Alan Shearer fires Eden Hazard warning to Premier League clubs

Eden Hazard scored twice as Chelsea beat Newcastle United 3-1 on Saturday (Picture: Getty) Alan Shearer has heaped praise on ‘magnificent’ Eden Hazard, insisting the Chelsea forward will ‘destroy’ plenty more Premier League teams this season. Hazard was at his dynamic best as the Blues beat Newcastle United 3-1 at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, firing his side ahead before
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Formula E car v.s. cheetah — but which wins speed race?

Formula E driver Jean-Éric Vergne climbed behind the wheel for a speed test against a cheetah in South Africa. Cheetahs are the world's fastest land mammals and can accelerate from 0-60 mph in about three seconds, reaching top speeds in excess of 70 mph. Vergne's engine boasts a higher top speed but has similar acceleration stats.So who won?While the cat was
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Alex McGough helps FIU tie program record with win over UMass

MIAMI (AP) — Alex McGough passed for 296 yards and three touchdowns and added 108 rushing yards and another score, and FIU beat UMass 63-45 on Saturday to tie a program record for most wins in a season. FIU (8-4), which also won eight games in 2011, set a program record with 674 total yards, topping 668 at Troy in 2010. The Golden Panthers gained 379 yards on the ground
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Indiana suffers 69-55 loss to Michigan in Big Ten opener

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Jordan Poole scored 11 of his 19 points in the first half, and Michigan’s fast start was too much for Indiana to overcome in the Wolverines’ 69-55 victory Saturday. Michigan (7-2, 1-0 Big Ten) scored its first 12 points on 3-pointers and led 16-2 early on. It was 34-21 at halftime, and although Indiana (4-4, 0-1) cut the deficit to five in the second
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Frank Lampard reveals how Cesc Fabregas ended his Chelsea career

Chelsea were trying to sign Fabregas and felt the pair could no coexist (Picture: Getty) Frank Lampard has revealed that Chelsea released him because they feared he would not be able to get on with Cesc Fabregas, who they signed just days later. It was announced on 3 June 2014 that Lampard would leave the club when his contract expired, while Fabregas arrived a mere nine
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Barcelona star Arda Turan spotted in London after Mesut Ozil swap rumours

The German is expected to leave, either in January or for nothing in the summer (Picture: Getty) Barcelona winger Arda Turan has been spotted in London amid rumours he could be used as a makeweight in a deal for Arsenal contract rebel Mesut Ozil. The German playmaker is expected to leave the Emirates on a free in the summer, though Arsene Wenger might be tempted to try