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Mitchell Owen Helps Hobart Hurricanes Win Maiden Big Bash League Title

A record-equalling century by Mitchell Owen and a three-wicket haul by skipper Nathan Ellis helped Hobart Hurricanes secure their maiden Big Bash League (BBL) title, beating Sydney Thunder in the final at Hobart by seven wickets on Monday. After two appearances in the final during the 2013-14 and 2017-18 editions, Hobart finally has a title to their names. They have one important name to thank, Mitchell, who slammed a 39-ball century, who slammed the joint-fastest century in the history of the tournament when it mattered the most. He ended as the top run-getter in the season with 452 runs in 11 matches at an average of 45.20, a strike rate of 203.60 and two centuries. His best score is 108.

Juve and Danilo mutually part ways after more than five years

Brazilian defender Danilo has left Juventus after five and a half years, the Serie A club said on Monday, following a mutual agreement to terminate the player's contract.

Scotland call up five for Six Nations squad as Bayliss drops out

Scotland have added five players to their Six Nations squad ahead of their opening fixture against Italy at Murrayfield on Saturday, including Australia-born back row Alexander Masibaka after number eight Josh Bayliss dropped out with a groin injury.

James McGarry set for Aberdeen transfer exit as Greek side pull the trigger on move for left-back

Kallithea have launched a bid to land Aberdeen’s James McGarry.

'Have to do better' - Lisandro Martinez sends message to Manchester United strikers

It has been nine games since a striker last found the back of the net for Manchester United, but Craven Cottage match-winner Lisandro Martinez believes Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee's drought isn't solely due to their own failings in front of goal.

Sumit Nagal, Rohan Bopanna Big Losers In Fresh ATP Rankings

After spending 10 straight months in the top-100 in the ATP singles rankings, India's Sumit Nagal on Monday dropped out of the much-desired bracket following a string of poor show while veteran Rohan Bopanna lost his place in top-20 due to an early exit from the Australian Open, where he was defending a lot of points. Nagal maintained his top-100 rank since March 2024 after first breaking into top-100 in February same year on the back of a good show at the first Major of the season.

UK tourists issued safety guidance as Canary Islands under state of ‘pre-alert’

Holidaymakers and residents in the Canary Islands are urged to follow the government’s safety guidance as the archipelago braces itself for ‘bad sea conditions all week’.

Tata Steel Masters: R Praggnanandhaa Draws With D Gukesh

Continuing his fine form in the Tata Steel Masters, Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa played out a solid draw with world champion D Gukesh in the eighth round in Wijk Aan Zee. Playing the white side of a Berlin defense, Praggnanandhaa had a slightly favourable position optically but Gukesh was always on the guard. It was in the early middle game that Gukesh sacrificed a pawn to get his counterplay rolling, and even though Praggnanandhaa tried to make use of it, the game was always closer to a draw.

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Mitchell Owen Helps Hobart Hurricanes Win Maiden Big Bash League Title

Juve and Danilo mutually part ways after more than five years

Scotland call up five for Six Nations squad as Bayliss drops out

James McGarry set for Aberdeen transfer exit as Greek side pull the trigger on move for left-back

'Have to do better' - Lisandro Martinez sends message to Manchester United strikers

Sumit Nagal, Rohan Bopanna Big Losers In Fresh ATP Rankings

UK tourists issued safety guidance as Canary Islands under state of ‘pre-alert’

Tata Steel Masters: R Praggnanandhaa Draws With D Gukesh