The Fighting Illini are the top 2-seed — with plenty of time this season to move further up the board.
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Bracewell progressing ‘really good’ as NZ prepare for varied conditions
After playing warm-up game against USA in the night in Mumbai, NZ will play back-to-back day games in Chennai to kick off their WC campaign
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Curran, spinners star as England defend 129 to seal whitewash
Chameera’s five-wicket haul in vain as slow bowlers thrive on turning Pallekele wicket
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Hamilton sees ‘winning mentality’ in Ferrari
Lewis Hamilton said he sees a “winning mentality” in Ferrari this year after the team completed its first week of preseason testing ahead of the 2026 Formula 1 season.
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Alcaraz plans kangaroo tattoo after Australian win
“I already know it’s going to be a kangaroo. I just don’t know the place,” Carlos Alcaraz said of his plans to commemorate his 2026 Australian Open victory over Novak Djokovic.
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Rew ton trumps Peake’s as England qualify for Under-19 World Cup final
Peake scored 22 runs off the 46th over to drag Australia back, but his side fell 27 short in the 278 chase
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What we know (and don’t) about F1 in 2026 after Barcelona shakedown test
After five days of shakedown testing at Barcelona, ESPN’s F1 analysts reveal what they learned about the state of the field ahead of 2026 rule changes.
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Men’s Bubble Watch: Locks, long shots and teams on the edge
How are your team’s chances to make the Big Dance shaping up in the final six weeks until Selection Sunday?
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Can Pakistan be sanctioned by ICC for boycotting India game?
What steps will the ICC take against the PCB if Pakistan boycotts their group game against India? And what defence could the PCB offer?
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Burl, Ngarava shine as van Beek’s all-round efforts go in vain
Zimbabwe began their T20 World Cup prep with a 29-run win in Colombo