Mavericks part ways with Kidd

LONDON: The Dallas Mavericks are “parting ways” with head coach Jason Kidd in a decision agreed by both parties, the NBA team said Tuesday. “The Dallas Mavericks announced today that the team has mutually agreed to part ways with head coach Jason Kidd,” an article posted on the team’s website said. “The organization will immediately…

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Djokovic trying to hold back time

Novak Djokovic comes to Paris having played just one match on clay this year. Photo: AFP/File LONDON: Novak Djokovic arrives at Roland Garros this year facing a familiar opponent, but one that cannot be outmanoeuvred even by the record 24-time Grand Slam champion: time. The Serbian, who turns 39 this week, is no longer the…

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Guardiola swerves Man City exit talk

LONDON: Pep Guardiola said he would speak to Manchester City’s hierarchy over his future after a 1-1 draw at Bournemouth ended his team’s hopes of winning the Premier League. The result at the Vitality Stadium confirmed Arsenal as English champions after a 22-year wait. City are four points behind their rivals with just one game…

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Taijul leads BD to Pak series sweep

The Bangladesh players after completing a 2-0 sweep over Pakistan. Photo: BCB Spinner Taijul Islam took six wickets to lead Bangladesh to a 78-run win over Pakistan in the second Test and clinch a famous 2-0 series win on Wednesday. Pakistan, who started the fifth day on 316-7 chasing a record 437, were bowled out…

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Rizwan holds key as BD sense victory

Mohammad Rizwan celebrates a fighting half-century. Photo: AFP Mohammad Rizwan and Salman Ali Agha produced determined half-centuries to keep Pakistan’s hopes alive in a tense run chase against Bangladesh on the fourth day of the second Test at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Tuesday. Pakistan finished the day on 316/7 in their second innings,…

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Neymar included in Brazil’s WC squad

Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti names Santos’ Neymar in his squad during the press conference. Photo: REUTERS BRAZIL: Neymar has been named in Brazil’s squad for next month’s World Cup, manager Carlo Ancelotti said on Monday, handing the forward a chance to return to international soccer’s biggest stage after an injury-disrupted cycle. The 34-year-old, Brazil’s all-time…

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Sabalenka seeks to set down marker

Aryna Sabalenka crashed out of the Italian Open against Sorana Cirstea in the third round. Photo: AFP/File LONDON: Aryna Sabalenka looked unbeatable when the clay-court season got underway last month, but now as the world number one arrives in Paris for her latest tilt at winning Roland Garros, her dominance of the women’s game has…

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