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‘I haven’t thrown anyone under the bus’: Usman Khawaja defends timing of ball-tampering revelations

Former Test opener issues explanation on social media Khawaja says he would ‘not deny’ everyone knew about sandpaper Usman Khawaja insists he has not thrown anyone under the bus with his bombshell ball-tampering revelations that have rocked Australian cricket. One day on from claiming sandpaper had been used in the Test prior to Cape Town 2018 and the entire team were responsible, Khawaja defended the timing of his claims. Continue reading...

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European football: Mbappé eases Real Madrid past Valencia to move joint top

Valverde opens scoring in 3-0 victory for Real Madrid Bayern beat Mainz but Neuer’s record-breaking day turns sour Kylian Mbappé scored for the seventh match running as Real Madrid pulled provisionally level on points with La Liga leaders Barcelona after a 3-0 win at 10-man Valencia on Saturday. Reigning champions Barça visit Atlético Madrid, third, on Sunday, aiming to move back clear of the chasing pack. José Mourinho’s Madrid largely dominated at Mestalla stadium as they secured an eighth win in a row across all competitions. Continue reading...

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Enzo Maresca rues Manchester City’s lack of desire after defeat at Nottingham Forest

‘You need desire and intensity … we didn’t match them’ City have now lost three successive league matches Enzo Maresca blamed his side’s lack of desire and the way they were outgunned in duels for a third successive Premier League defeat. After winning their first seven games of the season, Manchester City’s 3-1 loss at Nottingham Forest extended their poor run. Jair Cunha dispossessed Josko Gvardiol to score the opener, then Liam Delap struck twice with muscular surges on the break as Forest won their first home league game since April. “Today I think [the problem] has been general,” said Mar

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