England opted not to risk Jofra Archer given the conditions once the game was shortened
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- Rahul and Jaiswal in India A squad for red-ball matches in New Zealand
- Prasad, Kalita and Nandani the new faces in Mandhana-led white-ball sides
- Shreyas Iyer’s maiden ton hands India crushing win
- Smriti Mandhana appointed India captain across formats
- India recall Bhuvneshwar Kumar for New Zealand T20Is
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Maharaj, Ngidi add to South Africa’s injury concerns
The left-arm spinner had been due to return to the T20I side in Cardiff before the last-minute injury
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Chapman allows first hit since July 23 as A’s win
Aroldis Chapman allowed his first hit since July 23, and the Athletics rallied in the ninth inning to beat the Boston Red Sox 5-4, avoiding a series sweep.
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Vol for life: UT gives Barnes, 71, lifetime contract
Tennessee gave basketball coach Rick Barnes a contract extension Thursday that automatically extends a year every April 15 after his current contract expires in 2028.
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Double Burger: Rangers slugger powers sweep
Texas slugger Jake Burger homered twice and the playoff-chasing Rangers beat Milwaukee 6-3 on Wednesday to complete a three-game sweep of the Brewers, who still have the best record in the majors.
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South Africa beat England and the rain to leave Cardiff 1-0 up
Returning quicks close out soggy win after Markram, Brevis and Ferreira cameos
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Astros place Garcia on IL with elbow discomfort
Astros placed right-hander Luis Garcia on the 15-day injured list Wednesday with right elbow discomfort, a day after he exited his start against the Blue Jays.
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Verstappen: Monza win ‘better than expected’
Max Verstappen said his performance at the Italian Grand Prix was “better than expected” and the race win marked a “step forward with the behavior of the car.”
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Rangers’ Semien (foot) hopes to play this season
Marcus Semien is still hopeful of playing again this season for the playoff-chasing Texas Rangers, even though the second baseman is only three weeks removed from fouling off a pitch that left him with a broken bone and sprained ligament in his left foot.
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England bowl first, rest Archer in nine-over shoot-out vs South Africa
Welsh rain finally clears as South Africa load up on pace for shortened match