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The 10 greatest one-day batsmen of all time: Can declining Virat Kohli beat Sachin Tendulkar to No 1? Which Englishman makes our definitive list? And which India legend can’t crack the top 10?

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Virat Kohli has been declining in all formats - but only he will decide when he should retire

On current form, Virat Kohli doesn’t look long for this parish – his latest effort of five against England in Cuttack this week doing nothing to dispel the theory that he is now playing from memory. How long he continues as an international batsman will more than likely come down to the decision of the … Read more

How a Chelsea legend became a ‘Fulham man’: Inside Willian’s shock return to Premier League

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Fulham vice-chairman Tony Khan has revealed Willian was ‘chomping at the bit’ to return to the club. The Brazilian rejoined the west Londoners until the end of the season after cancelling his contract at Greek side Olympiacos, having only left the Cottagers months earlier. 5 Willian is back at Fulham for the second timeCredit: Credit: … Read more

The journey of a legend – each five-year period of Ronaldo’s illustrious career broken down

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Turns 40 years old this Tuesday  ©TM/IMAGO This Tuesday, February 5 marks a special day for a very special player. The legendary Cristiano Ronaldo has just turned 40 years of age, and there is still little sign of the Portuguese goalscorer hanging up his boots anytime soon. Now with Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr, Ronaldo … Read more

Greg Gumbel, trailblazing CBS Sports broadcast legend, dies at 78

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CBS sportscaster and three-time Emmy winner Greg Gumbel has died. He was 78. Gumbel, a college basketball fixture as the host of “College Basketball on CBS,” lent his voice to myriad iconic moments across a variety of sports. Gumbel’s wife, Marcy, and daughter, Michelle, confirmed his death to CBS Sports. It is with profound sadness … Read more

Zinedine Zidane was brutally smashed by award-winning actor at Soccer Aid – what Real Madrid legend did next was unbelievable

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Damian Lewis may be an award-winning actor – but Zinedine Zidane showed him levels when it came to a performing masterclass. The Real Madrid legend encountered the Band of Brothers and Homeland star at Soccer Aid in 2010, where the Frenchman quickly found it wasn’t your usual charity match. 6 Zidane was on the wrong … Read more

‘The Talent Is There’: AUS Legend Ricky Ponting Praises Debutant Sam Kostas’ Attitude Ahead Of Boxing Day Test Against IND

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Sam Konstas and Ricky Ponting | Image: AP and PTI It will be nervy time for 19 year old Sam Konstas as he prepares to make his debut for Australia on Boxing Day in the fourth test against India. The fourth test will be crucial for both India and Australia as the series is currently … Read more

Ravichandran Ashwin: India legend on retirement and answering calling from cricket as curtain falls on international career | Cricket News

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Ravichandran Ashwin proudly says he answered his calling from cricket after bringing the curtain down on his storied career with India. The 38-year-old off-spinner announced his retirement from international cricket after a glittering 14-yard career in which took 765 international wickets across all formats and became the seventh-highest Test wicket-taker of all time. Speaking exclusively … Read more

Farewell Jesus Navas Spain Sevillas quiet legend retires

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Alex Kirkland, ESPN FCDec 19, 2024, 05:00 AM ET It’s the biggest moment in Spanish football history, and it started with Jesús Navas. In the 2010 World Cup final, Spain were tied 0-0 with Netherlands in extra time when Navas — on as a substitute — received the ball, deep in Spain’s half. What he … Read more

A spin legend who redefined Indian cricket

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Reuters Ashwin in action in the second Test against Australia at Adelaide earlier this month Ravichandran Ashwin, one of cricket’s most celebrated spinners, stunned the cricketing world on Wednesday by announcing his retirement, leaving fans and experts alike grappling with the abruptness of his decision. Known for his innovative bowling and razor-sharp cricketing mind, 38-year-old … Read more

Wrestling legend Stone Cold Steve Austin cost WWE star $15,000 with ruthless backstage decision

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On screen or off it, Stone Cold Steve Austin wasn’t a man you wanted to upset. The WWE icon was portrayed as the beer-swilling, finger gesturing Texas Rattlesnake during the Attitude Era and beyond. 3 Stone Cold Steve Austin handed out Stunners aplenty during his WWE tenureCredit: WWE He won the company’s top title from … Read more