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Champions Trophy: We'll Be Looking To Combat Afghanistan's Spin Through Middle Overs, Says Marnus Labuschagne

Australia batter Marnus Labuschagne feels that combatting Afghanistan spinners in the middle overs will be crucial for them to come out on top in their final Group B encounter in the ICC Champions Trophy on Friday. Australia's last game against group-toppers South Africa was washed out in Rawalpindi on Tuesday, leaving them in a must-win situation against Afghanistan to progress to the last four. Australia defeated England by five wickets in their tournament opener while Afghanistan also defeated the 2019 ODI World Cup winners by eight runs in a nail-biting thriller on Wednesday.

Virat Kohli Takes Extreme Step To Combat Poor Form Ahead Of India vs Pakistan Champions Trophy 2025 Clash

Indian superstar Virat Kohli meant business a day before the marquee clash against Pakistan in the Champions Trophy as he arrived at the ICC Academy two hours before scheduled practice time to iron out his issues against spin. Kohli, who was troubled by the ball outside off-stump from the pacers on the Test tour of Australia, has been found vulnerable against spin in the recent ODIs he has played. The 36-year-old fell to leg-spinner Rishad Hossain in India's opening Champions Trophy game against Bangladesh on Thursday, his sixth dismissal in a row against spinners in ODIs.

From dominance to decline: Is age behind Africa’s combat sports stars’ recent struggles?

The world of combat sports is witnessing a fascinating and, for many fans, heartbreaking shift. Some of Africa’s most dominant fighters—Anthony Joshua (35), Israel Adesanya (35), Kamaru Usman (37), and Francis Ngannou (38)—have recently found themselves on the losing end of major fights, raising questions about the role of age, evolution, and the relentless nature of elite-level competition. Once seemingly untouchable, these athletes are now experiencing a reality that few in combat sports can avoid: the unforgiving cycle of dominance, decline, and reinvention.

Famed NFL agent Leigh Steinberg looking to combat concussion dangers with new foundation

Jalen Hurts suffered a concussion in Week 16 against the Washington Commanders and hasn’t played since. The Philadelphia Eagles face the Green Bay Packers in the NFC Wild Card, and Craig Carton, Danny Parkins and Mark Schlereth ask whether the Eagles ...

Vernon Kay tells listener 'get this in' to combat winter bugs sweeping country

BBC Radio 2 presenter Vernon Kay shared his personal tip for fighting off winter illnesses live on-air. During a call with South Normanton resident Samantha Stephens, who was nursing a "chesty cough and sore throat" before an upcoming concert, Vernon empathised, having experienced similar ailments himself.

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Champions Trophy: We'll Be Looking To Combat Afghanistan's Spin Through Middle Overs, Says Marnus Labuschagne

Virat Kohli Takes Extreme Step To Combat Poor Form Ahead Of India vs Pakistan Champions Trophy 2025 Clash

From dominance to decline: Is age behind Africa’s combat sports stars’ recent struggles?

Famed NFL agent Leigh Steinberg looking to combat concussion dangers with new foundation

Vernon Kay tells listener 'get this in' to combat winter bugs sweeping country

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