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Cricket
Cricket–India's Rana ruled out of T20 World Cup with knee injury, replaced by Siraj
MUMBAI, Feb 6 (Reuters) - India seam bowler Harshit Rana has been ruled out of the Twenty20 World Cup with a knee injury, India's cricket board (BCCI) announced on Friday, with Mohammed Siraj named as a replacement.
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Badminton
Malaysia's back-up fall 0-3 to Japan as Asia team semis dream ends
PETALING JAYA: The national men shuttlers hopes of reaching the Asia Team Championships semi-finals were dashed after suffering a 0-3 defeat at the hands of Japan.
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Other Sports
Olympics-Curling-Britain, US maintain winning streaks, champions Italy bounce back
CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy, Feb 6 (Reuters) - Britain beat Sweden and South Korea in the mixed doubles curling competition on Friday to continue their perfect start at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, while reigning champions Italy returned to winning ways.
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Other Sports
Olympics-Curling-Snoop Dogg in the house: Rapper cheers US to mixed doubles win
CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy, Feb 6 (Reuters) - Rapper Snoop Dogg brought a touch of flair to the mixed doubles curling competition on Thursday, sporting a custom jacket featuring the faces of American duo Korey Dropkin and Cory Thiesse while cheering them to victory over Canada.
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Other Sports
Olympics-Luge-Germans find their form in final practice
CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy, Feb 6 (Reuters) - Germany's expected assault on the luge medals in Cortina looked to be stuttering in early practice but they showed their class and experience on their final runs on Friday when they laid down the gauntlet to the Austrian and Italian pretenders.
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Other Sports
Olympics-Dolomites jewel Cortina awaits Winter Games encore
CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, ITALY, Feb 6 (Reuters) - Old women cradle miniature dogs in fur-trimmed sleeves, Prada, Dior and Louis Vuitton line the high street in a town of barely 5,500 peoplec and Christmas trees still glow in February as fresh snow settles softly on designer coats.
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Other Sports
Olympics-Biathlon-Italy dreams of gold as competitions get under way
ANTERSELVA, Italy, Feb 6 (Reuters) - Biathlon at the Milano Cortina Games gets under way on Sunday with a mixed relay that will set the tone for the 10 events that follow and, with no nation looking dominant and Italy's Tommaso Giacomel carrying the host's hopes, excitement is guaranteed.
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Other Sports
Olympics-Crosscountry-Diggins glitters up for final Games with lucky throwback
TESERO, Italy, Feb 6 (Reuters) - U.S. cross-country skier Jessie Diggins is not just known for her gritty performances and impressive record, she has also turned her sport into a glittery, sparkly affair.
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Rugby
Rugby-France's Jalibert seizes chance to shine in Ntamack's absence
PARIS, Feb 6 (Reuters) - Matthieu Jalibert shone in France's Six Nations opener on Thursday, helping Les Bleus to a 36-14 win over Ireland, as the flyhalf seized his chance to impress in the absence of injured Romain Ntamack.
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Other Sports
Olympics-Figure skating-United States lead figure skating's team event after strong skate by Chock and Bates
MILAN, Feb 6 (Reuters) - Americans Madison Chock and Evan Bates powered the United States to an early lead in figure skating's team event at the Milano Cortina Olympics, winning the rhythm dance with the best score in the world this season.
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Other Sports
Olympics-Mariah Carey helps launch Milano Cortina opening ceremony
MILAN/CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy, Feb 6 (Reuters) - U.S. pop diva Mariah Carey helped to get the party started on Friday as the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics staged a unique opening ceremony combining elements from the co-hosts, seeking to reflect both city and mountain life.
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Badminton
World junior champs Aaron-Khai Xing set for learning curve at All-England
PETALING JAYA: National men's doubles shuttlers Aaron Tai-Kang Khai Xing will get a shot at the world's best when they compete at the All-England next month.
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Diving
Russian coaches arrive to spark Malaysia's diving comeback
PETALING JAYA: Russian coaches are set to bolster Malaysia's diving team, sparking hopes of ending a 10-year Olympic medal drought.
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Badminton
Ee Wei calls for unity to put a stop to unwarranted criticisms
PETALING JAYA: Facing criticisms is part and parcel of being an athlete, but national mixed doubles player Toh Ee Wei hopes Malaysians will be united in their support for shuttlers, including herself.
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Badminton
Can Malaysia led by Justin topple Japan in Asia team quarters?
PETALING JAYA: The national men's team will take on Japan in the Asia Team Championships quarter-finals on Friday (Feb 6).
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Cricket
Cricket-Captains tip 300-run barrier at T20 World Cup to fall
NEW DELHI, Feb 6 (Reuters) - A combination of smaller grounds, quick outfields and increasingly fearless batting may lead teams to exceed 300 runs mark for the first time at a Twenty20 World Cup, reckon England captain Harry Brook and his India counterpart, Suryakumar Yadav.
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Badminton
Swift exit as Letshanaa and Co succumb 0-3 to South Korea
PETALING JAYA: It took just two hours for Malaysian women shuttlers to collapse 0-3 against migthy South Koreans in the Asia Team Championships.
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Cricket
Cricket-Australia fast bowler Hazlewood ruled out of T20 World Cup
MELBOURNE, Feb 6 (Reuters) - Australia paceman Josh Hazlewood has been ruled out of the T20 World Cup in a heavy blow for the team after losing his race to be fit for the global showpiece.
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Other Sports
North Korea holds national winter games as it sits out Winter Olympics
SEOUL, Feb 6 (Reuters) - North Korea has opened its national winter games, state media reported, as athletes from the reclusive state sit out the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics after failing to secure qualification spots.
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Other Sports
Champions League silverware shines in San Francisco ahead of Super Bowl
Feb 5 (Reuters) - European football's most prestigious prize found itself rubbing shoulders with American sports royalty this week, as the Champions League trophy made its first-ever appearance at Super Bowl festivities in San Francisco.
