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Durant hits 31,000-point mark as Rockets beat Suns
Kevin Durant becomes just the eighth player in NBA history to reach 31,000 career points as the Houston Rockets beat the Phoenix Suns 117-98. Source link
Windies hit second-highest fourth-innings total ever to earn epic draw
Justin Greaves scores a Test career-high 202 not out as West Indies frustrate New Zealand to draw the series opener in Christchurch. Source link
Hayden criticises Archer for bringing a pillow to Gabba
Jofra Archer is criticised by former Australia opener Matthew Hayden for the “shocking look” of arriving for the third day of the second Ashes Test with a pillow. Source link
Stokes gets early breakthrough on day three
Ben Stokes dismisses Michael Neser for 16 to give England an early breakthrough leaving Australia on 383-7 on day three of the second Ashes Test in Brisbane. Source link
Borini scores as Salford shock Leyton Orient in FA Cup
Former Liverpool and Italy forward Fabio Borini scores for Salford City as they beat Leyton Orient 4-0 to reach the third round of the FA Cup. Source link
Mainoo in demand for January loan – Saturday's gossip
At least 12 clubs want Kobbie Mainoo on loan, Nottingham Forest set to increase Elliot Anderson price, Saudi clubs confident of cut-price Mohamed Salah deal, plus more. Source link
Man City won't take risk on 'suffering' Rodri's return
Manchester City midfielder Rodri is “suffering” and “struggling” as he wants to make a return to action from a hamstring injury, says manager Pep Guardiola. Source link
Plotting England and Scotland's routes through the World Cup
It took a while, but the World Cup draw is finally done and fans of England and Scotland can start to work out their path to glory. Source link
Could one win get Scotland out of World Cup group?
BBC Scotland digs into Scotland’s World Cup progression prospects. Source link
Second-half surge sees Ulster thump Racing 61-7
Ulster secure a commanding bonus-point win over Racing 92 in what is their first ever pool-stage game in the Challenge Cup. Source link