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Rugby Australia backs CEO Castle amid criticism over Folau case – Reuters
Rugby Australia (RA) have backed embattled Chief Executive Raelene Castle to continue in the role in the wake of intense criticism over her handling of the Israel Folau case.
Read MoreFormer Pakistan batsman Jamshed pleads guilty to bribery offences: report – Reuters
Former Pakistan cricketer Nasir Jamshed will be sentenced in February after pleading guilty in a British court to conspiring to bribe other players to spot-fix a Twenty20 match, the BBC has reported.
Read MoreRussia banned from next Olympics and World Cup soccer – Reuters
Russia was banned from the world’s top sporting events for four years on Monday, including the next summer and winter Olympics and the 2022 soccer World Cup, for tampering with doping tests.
Read MoreArsenal stage comeback to sink West Ham and end winless run – Reuters
Arsenal scored three quickfire second-half goals through Gabriel Martinelli, Nicolas Pepe and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to beat West Ham United 3-1 away
Read MoreLions set to break records in 2021 South Africa tour – Reuters
The British and Irish Lions will play the first test of their 2021 three-match series in South Africa at the giant Soccer City stadium in front of what is likely to be a record-breaking crowd against the newly-crowned rugby world champions
Read MoreAs World T20 looms, India to focus on fielding best side – Kohli – Reuters
India will experiment less and look to play their best Twenty20 side with just over 10 months left before the T20 World Cup, captain Virat Kohli said
Read MoreF1 waves chequered flag for tradition over technology – Reuters
Formula One’s governing body has ruled for tradition over technology when it comes to deciding the official end of a grand prix.
Read MoreEd Woodward tells Man Utd fans the last thing they want to hear
Ed Woodward has urged Manchester United fans that they have to understand that bringing in multiple signings can be “extremely difficult”
Read MoreFederer to have Swiss coin minted in his honour – Reuters
Tennis great Roger Federer is to become the first living Swiss to have a coin minted in their honour, with a commemorative 20 franc (15.64 pounds) silver piece bearing his image being issued in January.
Read MoreLiverpool meet Everton, Arsenal face Leeds in FA Cup third round – Reuters
Liverpool will play Merseyside rivals Everton, while record FA Cup winners Arsenal entertain Leeds United in the third round of the competition after the draw was made on Monday.
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