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Woods says PGA Tour negotiations with Saudi Arabia’s PIF ongoing

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- Reuters - February 15, 2024February 15, 2024

Tiger Woods said the PGA Tour's negotiations with Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund are ongoing but that the Tour is "in a great position" after securing a $3 billion investment last month from a consortium of U.S. sports team owners. The deal with Strategic Sports Group (SSG) allows for co-investment with

Ronaldo’s gives Al Nassr the Champions League edge

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- Reuters - February 15, 2024

Cristiano Ronaldo broke Al-Fayha's resistance nine minutes from time to give Al-Nassr a 1-0 win over fellow Saudi Pro League side in the first leg of their Asian Champions League last 16 clash in Riyadh on Wednesday. The former Real Madrid and Manchester United forward ended a frustrating evening for Luis

Man City beat Copenhagen 3-1 in Champions League last 16 first leg

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- Times Report - February 14, 2024

Manchester City survived a scare to beat FC Copenhagen 3-1 in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie at the Parken Stadium on Tuesday, with Phil Foden scoring late to ensure a two-goal cushion ahead of the second leg. With the Danes still on their winter break, City dominated

BPL 2024 live streaming available on My Robi App

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- Times Report - February 13, 2024February 13, 2024

Live streaming facility of the country’s premier T-20 league, Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) is available on Robi’s smart app, My Robi. The 10th edition of BPL has started from 19th January. The participating teams include defending champions Comilla Victorians, Rangpur Riders, Durdanto Dhaka, Khulna Tigers, Fortune Barishal, Chattogram Challengers, and Sylhet

Bangladesh appoint Shanto as captain for all formats

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- Times Report - February 13, 2024

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) said it has appointed batter Najmul Hossain Shanto as captain in all three formats for the next year amid ongoing uncertainty over the availability of former skipper Shakib Al Hasan. Shanto, who captained Bangladesh in a multi-format series against New Zealand in December, will lead the

‘Hard graft’ from all-rounders leads South Africa fightback

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- Agence France-Presse - February 13, 2024February 13, 2024

All-rounders Ruan de Swardtand Shaun von Berg used "hard graft" to lead a South African rearguard on Tuesday as they reached 220-6 after New Zealand had dominated the start of the second Test. De Swardt reached his maiden half-century and was 55 not out at stumps on day one. The 37-year-old

Title hopefuls Juventus stunned 1-0 at home by struggling Udinese

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- Reuters - February 13, 2024February 13, 2024

Juventus' title hopes suffered a blow in a 1-0 home defeat by lowly Udinese in Serie A on Monday after defender Lautaro Giannetti scored in the first half to leave Massimiliano Allegri's side without a win in three games. Juve are second on 53 points, seven adrift of Inter Milan, who

Chelsea snatch last-gasp 3-1 win at struggling Palace

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- Reuters - February 13, 2024February 13, 2024

Chelsea came from behind to beat Crystal Palace 3-1 thanks to added time goals from Conor Gallagher and Enzo Fernandez in the Premier League at Selhurst Park on Monday. Gallagher put the visitors 2-1 up with his second goal of the match before Fernandez sealed the win as Chelsea rallied to

Black Caps focused on process ahead of second South Africa test

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- Reuters - February 12, 2024

New Zealand could hardly not be confident of sealing their first series triumph over South Africa in 72 years of trying when they take to the field at Hamilton's Seddon Park for the second test on Tuesday. The Black Caps romped to a 281-run victory in the first test at Mount

Taylor beats Hoffman to win PGA Phoenix Open

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- Agence France-Presse - February 12, 2024February 12, 2024

Canada's Nick Taylor won his fourth career PGA Tour title on Sunday, making three consecutive birdies at the 18th hole to defeat American Charley Hoffman in a playoff thriller and capture the Phoenix Open. Taylor, last year's Phoenix Open runner-up, charged down the final holes before making dramatic putts at 18