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Zimbabwe unbeaten in T20 World Cup after six-wicket Sri Lanka win

Zimbabwe unbeaten in T20 World Cup after six-wicket Sri Lanka win

T20 World Cup surprise package Zimbabwe beat Sri Lanka by six wickets in Colombo Thursday to finish the group stage unbeaten and carry some winning momentum into the Super Eights.

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Postecoglou admits taking Nottingham Forest post a 'bad decision'

Postecoglou admits taking Nottingham Forest post a 'bad decision'

Ange Postecoglou has said he has only himself to blame for an extraordinarily brief reign as Nottingham Forest manager, with the Australian accepting he made "a bad decision" taking on the job with the Premier League strugglers.

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UK police arrest ex-prince Andrew in historic blow to royal family

UK police arrest ex-prince Andrew in historic blow to royal family

Britain's former prince Andrew was arrested Thursday on suspicion of misconduct during his time as a trade envoy, as UK police investigations into allegations emerging from the Jeffrey Epstein files gathered pace.

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Switzerland's Fatton wins women's ski mountaineering sprint on Olympic debut

Switzerland's Fatton wins women's ski mountaineering sprint on Olympic debut

Switzerland's Marianne Fatton won Olympic gold in the women's ski mountaineering sprint in Bormio on Thursday in the event's debut at the Winter Games.

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Kinghorn, Van der Merwe return for Scotland against Six Nations strugglers Wales

Kinghorn, Van der Merwe return for Scotland against Six Nations strugglers Wales

Blair Kinghorn and Duhan van der Merwe have been recalled to Scotland's starting side for their Six Nations clash away to Wales on Saturday.

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Repsol says could boost Venezuela oil output over 50% in 12 months

Repsol says could boost Venezuela oil output over 50% in 12 months

The boss of Spanish energy giant Repsol said Thursday that his company could boost oil production in Venezuela by more than half over the next year after Washington reauthorised its operations there.

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UN says Israeli actions raise 'ethnic cleansing' fears in West Bank, Gaza

UN says Israeli actions raise 'ethnic cleansing' fears in West Bank, Gaza

Israel's increased attacks and forcible transfers of Palestinians "raise concerns over ethnic cleansing" in the Gaza Strip and West Bank, the United Nations said Thursday.

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Arteta tells faltering leaders Arsenal to harness Wolves 'pain' against Spurs

Arteta tells faltering leaders Arsenal to harness Wolves 'pain' against Spurs

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has urged his side to use the "pain" of a shock 2-2 draw with Wolves when they look to revive their Premier League title challenge against arch-rivals Tottenham Hotspur.

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Crowley gets nod for Irish as Prendergast drops out

Crowley gets nod for Irish as Prendergast drops out

Jack Crowley will start at fly-half for Ireland's Six Nations match against England at Twickenham on Saturday with Sam Prendergast, who started both their opening matches, omitted from the matchday 23.

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Unbeaten Swiss to meet Great Britain in Olympic men's curling semis

Unbeaten Swiss to meet Great Britain in Olympic men's curling semis

Undefeated Switzerland will play Great Britain in the Olympic men's curling semi-finals on Thursday with Canada to take on Norway in a tournament that has been overshadowed by cheating claims.

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