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(Field Level Media) Joel Embiid’s 33 points and 10 rebounds lifted the Philadelphia 76ers to a 97-89 victory against the host Charlotte Hornets last  night.

MELBOURNE, (Reuters) – French wildcard Arthur Cazaux reached the fourth round of the Australian Open yesterday and warned his future opponents that whatever else happens in their matches, they will know they have been in a fight.

(ESPN) Adelaide Oval head groundsman Damien Hough says the drop-in pitches that will be used at Eisenhower Park in New York for the Men’s T20 World Cup are a world first in terms of how they are prepared with some of the trays being built in Adelaide before being shipped to Florida and then transported to the new venue ahead of the tournament.

PERTH, (Reuters) – Adelaide Strikers remain in the hunt to claim a second Big Bash League title after upsetting defending champions Perth Scorchers by 50 runs in a knockout final yesterday, courtesy of an enterprising half-century by Jake Weatherald.

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa,  CMC – Romario Shepherd’s fireworks proved vital as Joburg Super Kings broke their frustrating winless skid in the SA20 with a six-wicket win over Pretoria Capitals here Saturday.

NEW DELHI, (Reuters) – Indian conglomerate Tata Group has bagged the title sponsorship of the Indian Premier League (IPL) for 2024-28 for a “record-breaking” $300 million, the league organisers said yesterday.

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates,  CMC – Former Test captain Jason Holder made an impact with a three-wicket haul as Dubai Capitals made a winning start to the ILT20 with a comfortable seven-wicket win over Nicholas Pooran’s MI Emirates.

ADELAIDE, Australia,  CMC – Captain Kraigg Brathwaite believes an increase in the number of Tests played by West Indies will lead to an improvement in the side’s batting, providing the crucial experience needed for the young unit.

MELBOURNE,  (Reuters) – Steve Smith’s first outing as a test opener may not have gone to plan but Australia coach Andrew McDonald said he had the full support of the team and that it would take time for him to build a relationship with Usman Khawaja at the top of the order.

MELBOURNE,  (Reuters) – World number one Iga Swiatek crashed out of the Australian Open at the hands of Czech teenager Linda Noskova in the third round yesterday to further deplete an already weakened women’s draw heading into the second week at Melbourne Park.

POTCHEFSTROOM, South Africa,  CMC – Wicketkeeper Jewel Andrew lashed a stunning hundred but it was not enough to prevent West Indies from tasting defeat in their opening game of the ICC Under-19 World Cup, with a 31-run loss to South Africa here yesterday.

(Field Level Media) LaMelo Ball scored 28 points in his first home game in almost two months and the Charlotte Hornets beat the San Antonio Spurs 124-120 last night, ending a six-game losing streak.

(Field Level Media) Devin Booker scored a season-high 52 points and the hot-shooting Phoenix Suns defeated the host New Orleans Pelicans 123-109 last night.

(Field Level Media) Jamal Murray scored a game-high 35 points and Nikola Jokic added 34 to help the Denver Nuggets hand the Boston Celtics their first home loss of the season with a 102-100 victory on Friday night.

ST JOHN’S, Antigua,  CMC – Cricket West Indies have hailed Anisa Mohammed, Shakera Selman, and the Knight twins, Kycia and Kyshona, for their “dedication, skill, and sportsmanship” after they formally announced their international retirements from the sport on Thursday.

SHARJAH, United Arab Emirates, CMC – West Indies white-ball star Johnson Charles blasted a half-century but Sharjah Warriors stumbled in their run chase, allowing Gulf Giants to clinch a 31-run victory in the opening game of the International League T20 (ILT20) here yesterday.

ADELAIDE, Australia, CMC – West Indies captain Kraigg Brathwaite said it was critical his young batting unit learned quickly, after watching them crumble in the first Test against Australia here Friday.

MELBOURNE,  (Reuters) – Novak Djokovic resumed business as usual to move a step closer to an 11th Australian Open title with a host of other contenders also making light work of third-round matches yesterday.

 (Reuters) – Sydney Sixers secured hosting rights for the Big Bash League (BBL) decider with a comfortable 39-run win over Brisbane Heat on the Gold Coast where the finals series kicked off yesterday.

(Field Level Media) Joel Embiid scored 28 of his 36 points in the first half and Tyrese Maxey added 32 points yesterday, lifting the visiting Philadelphia 76ers to a 124-109 victory over the Orlando Magic.