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Premier League: Harry Kane's 267th goal helps Spurs prevail over Man City 1-0
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Harry Kane scored the only goal of the game in the first half when Tottenham pounced on a mix-up at the back to finish past Ederson. Kane scored in the 15th minute and set a record for the Spurs. Kane also becomes the third player, after Alan Shearer and Wayne Rooney, to score 200 Premier League goals.
SA20: Du Plessis' 92 guides Joburg Super Kings into semifinals
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Du Plessis delivered a consecutive masterful T20 inning to follow up the tournament's maiden century in his last outing. The former Proteas skipper struck 92 from 61 balls (7 4, 4 6) that formed the bedrock of the Super Kings' total of 160/6 in 20 overs. Reeza Hendricks (40 off 36 balls) also played his supporting role to perfection again with the opening partnership yielding 119 in 14.2 overs.
Prime Volleyball League: Calicut Heroes come back to pick stunning win over Mumbai Meteors
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Mumbai Meteors began their journey into the league with two quick points as Hiroshi Centelles put on consecutive perfect blocks to give his team an early lead. Jose Antonio Sandoval, with a deft touch over the net, put the ball in no man's land on the opposition's end as Calicut Heroes earned their first point of the game.
ISL 2022-23: Odisha FC take on FC Goa with eyes firmly on Playoffs spot
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Odisha FC will be hoping to end this jinx when these two teams, front runners for Playoffs spots face each other in a crunch encounter at the Kalinga Stadium on Monday. Odisha FC and FC Goa are at the bottom end of the playoff zone. The teams are separated by three points, and the winner will establish a much-needed cushion -- but the loser could potentially fall behind a resurgent Bengaluru FC side that is prowling at the edge of the battle for sixth.
Very blessed that I am getting a chance to play for India again: Ravindra Jadeja
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"Very excited and feels really great that after more than five months, I am wearing an Indian jersey and I've been very blessed that I am getting a chance to play for India again. The journey was a bit of up and down one as if you are out of cricket for five months, then it becomes a little bit. I was eagerly awaiting that when I will get fit and get to play for India," said Jadeja in a video posted by the BCCI on their social media handles.
Women's T20 WC: India's chances will be largely dependent on the top order, says Mithali Raj
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"India's chances will be largely dependent on the top order. Smriti Mandhana is playing well and is a match winner. Harmanpreet Kaur has looked in good form too but we have to beat Australia and England you need others batters to come to the party," wrote Mithali in her column for the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Sunday.
Kuldeep Yadav 2.0 could be India's X-factor against Australia
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But a much improved and confident version of the left-arm wrist spinner with his mojo back is now ready to become India's trump card and X-factor against Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Test series starting February 9. After a five-wicket haul in Sydney in 2019, then head coach Ravi Shastri had termed Kuldeep as India's No. 1 spinner in overseas conditions, but it didn't translate in him getting regular chances.
Serie A: Dybala surges Roma to conquer Empoli
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The Giallorossi suffered a setback against Napoli in the last round and an exit in the Coppa Italia quarterfinal in midweek, reports Xinhua news agency. The home side got the job done in the opening stage as Dybala's outswinging corner set up Roger Ibanez's towering header just under two minutes into the game.
ILT20: Yusuf Pathan to lead Dubai Capitals for remainder of the season
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The Dubai Capitals will take on the MI Emirates in their last league match of the DP World ILT20 at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday. The team is currently in fifth place in the points table.
Fast bowler Josh Hazlewood ruled out of Australia's first Test against India
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The short three-day gap between the first two Tests means Hazlewood is also a doubtful starter for the second match in New Delhi from February 17-21. His injury means pacer Scott Boland is in pole position to play his first Test abroad, with uncapped tearaway quick Lance Morris also an option.
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