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Serie A: Dybala surges Roma, Atalanta demolish Salernitana
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Roma were coming off a Coppa Italia victory over Genoa thanks to Dybala's solo effort, and the Argentinean proved decisive again on Sunday's match as Dybala put the Giallorossi ahead in the 40 the minute when Tammy Abraham chested it down for him to hit in a left-footed volley, reports Xinhua news agency.
Premier League: Chelsea return to winning ways, beat Crystal Palace 1-0
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Kai Havertz scored the match-winner, rising highest in the air 65 minutes into the match to end the goalless deadlock in the London derby to head in Hakim Ziyech's delivery as Stamford Bridge paid its respects to its former player and manager in their first home match since the Italian's passing.
ILT20: Hales, Billings lead Desert Vipers to 7-wicket win over Sharjah Warriors
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The England pair through their array of shots put on a 128 runs partnership in 14 overs to win the match with 20 balls to spare. Desert Vipers displayed their bowling and batting strength to sting their opponents hard in their opening match to crush Sharjah Warriors for their second successive defeat.
'What a guy,' Anushka Sharma heaps praise on Kohli for 46th ODI century
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Anushka took to social media to share a TV screen, which showed Virat Kohli raising his bat and helmet, and looking up towards the sky after his hundred in the third ODI against Sri Lanka. "What a guy...Shabaaash...What an innings played," she wrote along with the post. Notably, the ace Bollywood actress often praises his cricketer husband for his match performances.
3rd ODI: Mindset is to help the team, and put the team in strong position, says Virat Kohli
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On a slow yet placid pitch at the Greenfield International Stadium, Kohli was off the blocks quickly and anchored the innings for a large part to be unbeaten on 166 not out off 110 balls, his tenth hundred against Sri Lanka. In his third century in the last four ODI innings, Kohli hit 13 fours and eight sixes, feasting on a hapless bowling attack.
3rd ODI: We have seen Mohammed Siraj go from strength to strength, says Rohit Sharma
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Though India's 317-run thrashing of Sri Lanka at the Greenfield International Stadium was shaped by centuries from Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill, Siraj got the ball to move around and ran through the top order to pick his career-best figures of 4-32 in ten overs. Sri Lanka were bundled out for 73 all out in 22 overs.
Golf: Molinari-led Continental Europe win title in inaugural Hero Cup
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Continental Europe, who led by one point on the first day, extended it to two by the end of the second day and finally finished four points clear. Molinari received the Hero Cup from Dr Pawan Munjal, Chairman and CEO of Hero Motocorp and he was honoured by the Abu Dhabi Golf Club for his contribution to the game.
3rd ODI: Gautam Gambhir jokingly makes big predication about Sri Lanka's defeat, breaks the Internet
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It was not only Rohit Sharma's team, former India opener Gautam Gambhir too broke the record, setting the internet afire by jokingly making a bold predication about the margin of India's win -- and it ultimately came true, catching the imagination of social media users. Opting to bat, India posted a mammoth score of 390/5 in 50 overs with Virat Kohli (166 not out) and Shubhman Gill (116) hitting centuries.
From Yamaguchi to PV Sindhu, top-10 women stars to watch out for at India Open 2023
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Distinguished names from all over the world will be gracing the prestigious tournament with their dynamic performances, making the event a one-of-a-kind spectacle for the country's sports enthusiasts. Here are Top-10 women shuttlers to keep an eye on at the biggest badminton event of India-organised by the Badminton Association of India.
3rd ODI: It is amazing to see what he does, says Shubman Gill on Virat Kohli
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On Sunday, Kohli hit his 46th ODI century, dishing out a batting masterclass through his 166 not out off just 110 balls, hitting 13 fours and eight sixes, making Sri Lanka bowlers look hapless on a flat pitch as India posted a mammoth 390/5 in 50 overs.
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