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Litton to lead Bangladesh in last two ODIs against Afghanistan

Shakib Al Hasan is the frontrunner to be named long-term captain of the side after Tamim Iqbal's sudden retirement

NBL

NBL's Bullets sign Aussie teen prodigy Rocco Zikarsky

Teen giant Rocco Zikarsky has knocked back US college interest and will begin his professional basketball career in the NBL.

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Trail Blazers

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Thybulle set for significant role after Blazers match offer

Kane Pitman breaks down the Portland Trail Blazers' decision to match the Dallas Mavericks' 3-year, $33 million offer for Matisse Thybulle.

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Napheesa Collier excited to start new offseason league for WNBA players

Napheesa Collier details the offseason league for WNBA players she is starting with Breanna Stewart.

england

Root: Everyone should 'move on' from Bairstow controversy

Joe Root looks ahead to the third Ashes Test at Headingley and insists England have nothing to lose despite being 2-0 down

England

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Have we seen the last of James Anderson in Ashes cricket?

The numbers haven't been as superlative as before, and three wickets in two Tests this series is well below expectations

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Dylan Crews' MLB draft profile

Check out the highlights that have helped make Dylan Crews a top prospect in this year's MLB draft.

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Paul Skenes' MLB draft profile

Check out the highlights that have helped make Paul Skenes a top prospect in this year's MLB draft.

News

Ex-MSU star Cooks, No. 2 pick in '82, dies at 64

Johnie Cooks, who was named All-SEC three times during his career at Mississippi State before playing 10 seasons in the NFL, dies Thursday at age 64.

Orioles

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Baltimore's Hyde tossed: First 'up 2 touchdowns'

The 12th ejection of Brandon Hyde's managerial career was his most unusual. Hyde was tossed in the eighth inning of the Baltimore Orioles' 14-1 win over the New York Yankees after he argued with plate umpire Dan Iassogna.

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Rose Lavelle: I think our new players will rise to the occasion in WWC

Rose Lavelle details how new players change the USWNT dynamic for the World Cup.

India

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Yastika Bhatia: 'Playing World Cups showed me what I am and what I need to do better'

At just 22, the India batter has played two World Cups, the Commonwealth Games, and won the inaugural WPL title, but she's just getting started

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News

'Icons' Silva and Aldo headline UFC HOF class

Anderson Silva and Jose Aldo were inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame on Thursday night, as were Donald "Cowboy" Cerrone and Jens Pulver.

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Dodgers

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Max Muncy's 2-run HR gives the Dodgers the lead

Max Muncy hits a two-run home run to retake the lead for the Dodgers.

Mets

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Francisco Lindor hits solo HR as part of 5-hit night

Francisco Lindor goes deep for the 18th time this season as the Mets take a 9-0 lead over the Diamondbacks.

76ers

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Sources: Harrell back to 76ers on 1-year deal

Free agent forward Montrezl Harrell has agreed to a one-year deal to return to the Philadelphia 76ers, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski on Thursday.

Diamondbacks

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D-backs' Carroll set for MRI after exiting again

Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said after the game that Corbin Carroll's shoulder showed no signs of structural damage and he was expected to have an MRI on Friday.

Lin, H.J. Kim lead at Pebble as world's top 4 flop

Xiyu Janet Lin and Hyo Joo Kim each shot 68 for a share of the U.S. Women's Open lead Thursday, when the top four players in the world ranking were a combined 22 over par.