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Facebook sues 2 developers for scraping users' data
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Using the business name "Oink and Stuff," the defendants developed browser extensions and made them available on the Chrome store. "They misled users into installing the extensions with a privacy policy that claimed they did not collect any personal information," said Jessica Romero, Director of Platform Enforcement and Litigation at Facebook.
Brisbane Test: Navdeep Saini injures groin, being monitored by BCCI medical team
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The 28-year-old visibly seemed to be in a lot of discomfort, holding onto his thighs, after his follow-through as he bowled his fifth delivery during the post-lunch session to Marnus Labuschagne in the 36th over of the Australian innings. Incidentally, it was the same delivery on which skipper Ajinkya Rahane dropped Labuschagne at gully.
Bilbao stun Real Madrid to reach Spanish Super Cup final
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Two goals from Bilbao striker Raul Garcia earned the Basque side a well-deserved win in only their second game under the direction of new coach Marcelino Garcia Toral. Real Madrid began brightly with Hazard seeing a shot saved by Unai Simon before he was closed down by the Bilbao defense after a neat pass from Casemiro.
Brisbane Test: India scalp both openers as Australia reach 274/5 at stump
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At the end of the first session, Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith remained unbeaten at the crease on their respective scores of 19 and 30. Electing to bat, the hosts didn't get off to a good start as both David Warner and Marcus Harris went back to the dressing room with just 17 runs on the scoreboard.
Andy Murray tests positive for Covid-19, in doubt for Australian Open
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Murray, 33, planned to take a chartered flight to Melbourne this week as the five-time Australian Open runner-up received a wildcard for this year's tournament, according to BBC Sport. He is now in quarantine and isolating at home in London.
Harbhajan played cricket the Aussie way: Steve Waugh
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"He played in the same vein, the same method and with the same spirit as we did and that's probably why we found him a bit prickly it was like playing against ourselves," Waugh said in a video interview on cricket.com.au.
BCCI must pay tax & host T20 World Cup in India: ex-treasurer Rungta
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According to a document of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), if the government gives only 10 per cent exemption, it would have to pay $31 million (around Rs.226.58 crore) and if the government rejects exemption completely, then it will have to pay $124 million (around Rs.906.33 crore) -- provided it is willing to pay the tax from its account and host the prestigious World Cup.
4th Test: After draining 3rd Test, tired legs prepare for Brisbane
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One of the reasons behind India's success on the last tour in 2018-19 was that they managed to keep the Aussies on the field for a long enough period in the Melbourne Test. India kept the hosts for close to 170 overs on the field in the first innings while making 443/7 and declaring. They ensured that the Aussies bowled on all four days.
SAI to employ Olympians, Paralympians as coaches & assistant coaches
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The employment process, already underway, creates vacancies for 23 assistant coaches and four coaches. Olympians and Paralympians are eligible to apply as assistant coaches and medal winners can directly apply for the position of coaches which is a Group A position, said SAI in a statement on Thursday.
'What Killed Maradona?': Investigative documentary reveals all
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With testimonies from those who knew him best, including Jon Smith, football's original 'super-agent', who represented Maradona; Fernando Signorini, Maradona's former trainer, and Giuseppe Bruscolotti, former captain of Napoli and teammate of Maradona, the documentary reveals how this lethal lifestyle, that began when Maradona was just a child, eventually led to his untimely demise.
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