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Shane Watson Part of Australian Team 'Tumour', Says Michael Clarke
In a television interview with Channel Nine's 60 Minutes programme aired late on Sunday to coincide with the release of his autobiography, former Australia captain Michael Clarke spoke of his stormy relationships
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British Father of 800 Sells His Sperm on Facebook. True Story
This is one of those times when life scripts a better plot than Bollywood. Putting the titular hero of 2012 hit Vicky Donor in the shade is Simon Watson, a British sperm donor who has fathered over 800 children. He now uses Facebook to sell his sperm.
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The F-Word Returns: Gender (In)equality Depicted in Cartoons
For every victory claimed in the cause of feminism, there are several instances of gender bias, stereotyping, discrimination and denial of even basic rights to women everywhere. As part of the charge against this rampant gender inequality, UN Women organised a Comic and Cartoon Competition in Europe to highlight the struggles of being a woman in a ...
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Sheffield Shield: David Warner, Steve Smith score tons ahead of Ashes opener
Davd Warner struck 104 off 87 balls and Steve Smith hit 107 off 169 deliveries with 13 fours and two sixes. Both batsmen are expected to play in the opening Ashes Test against England in Brisbane on November 21.
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George Bailey blast builds case for Ashes berth
Bailey is competing against Shaun Marsh, Usman Khawaja and Phil Hughes for a spot in the first Test vs England, starting in Brisbane on November 21.
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Car bomb kills 20 in northwest Syria
A powerful car bomb killed at least 20 people in Syria's Idlib today, a day after gunmen abducted seven Red Cross aid workers in the northwestern province.
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The Ashes: Shane Watson grateful for England selection blunder
Shane Watson has endured a dismal series that saw him lampooned for repeatedly getting out lbw, but the all-rounder at least partially redeemed himself as he put England debutants Chris Woakes and Simon Kerrigan to the sword in south London.
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The Ashes: England's gamble backfires as new boys toil
On the evidence of a miserable, wicketless day for Simon Kerrigan and Chris Woakes, their first Test caps could easily prove their last.
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The Ashes, 5th Test: Shane Watson puts Australia on top in finale
At stumps on Wednesday's first day, Australia were 307 for four as they sought a consolation victory in a five-match series already won by England at 3-0 up.
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Sussex to release Monty Panesar at end of season
The decision follows after an investigation by the club into Panesar's drunken brawl on August 5, when he was fined by the police for urinating on bouncers after being ejected from a Brighton night club.
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The Ashes: Uncapped Chris Woakes, Simon Kerrigan in England squad for final Test
Chris Woakes is Warwickshire all-rounder while left-arm spinner Simon Kerrigan plays for Lancashire. England have also recalled pacer Chris Tremlett after Tim Bresnan was ruled out with stress fracture.
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The Ashes: Australian press comes down hard against Usman Khawaja's dismissal
The media came down hard on yet another DRS controversy in the Ashes which some said may have "compromised" batsman Usman Khawaja's struggling Test career.
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The Ashes: Batting order changes 'frustrating' but Phillip Hughes keen to make a mark
The constant changing of batting order is due to to two possible reasons - Phil Hughes not making one spot his own and Australia's batting not clicking in general. Hughes too finds it a bit frustrating but is keen to make a mark.
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The Ashes: Steven Smith, Phillip Hughes shine on Day 1 vs Sussex
Ed Cowan added 66 and Phil Hughes made 84 in an opening stand of 150 as Australia ended the first day on 354 for five after winning the toss. Steven Smith is batting on 98.
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Ashes 2013: Out-of-form David Warner to join Australia A in Zimbabwe
Cricket Australia has released the left-handed opening batsman from the Ashes squad to join Australia A to play Zimbabwe XI and South Africa A.
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Shane Watson Part of Australian Team 'Tumour', Says Michael Clarke
In a television interview with Channel Nine's 60 Minutes programme aired late on Sunday to coincide with the release of his autobiography, former Australia captain Michael Clarke spoke of his stormy relationships
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British Father of 800 Sells His Sperm on Facebook. True Story
This is one of those times when life scripts a better plot than Bollywood. Putting the titular hero of 2012 hit Vicky Donor in the shade is Simon Watson, a British sperm donor who has fathered over 800 children. He now uses Facebook to sell his sperm.
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The F-Word Returns: Gender (In)equality Depicted in Cartoons
For every victory claimed in the cause of feminism, there are several instances of gender bias, stereotyping, discrimination and denial of even basic rights to women everywhere. As part of the charge against this rampant gender inequality, UN Women organised a Comic and Cartoon Competition in Europe to highlight the struggles of being a woman in a ...
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Sheffield Shield: David Warner, Steve Smith score tons ahead of Ashes opener
Davd Warner struck 104 off 87 balls and Steve Smith hit 107 off 169 deliveries with 13 fours and two sixes. Both batsmen are expected to play in the opening Ashes Test against England in Brisbane on November 21.
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George Bailey blast builds case for Ashes berth
Bailey is competing against Shaun Marsh, Usman Khawaja and Phil Hughes for a spot in the first Test vs England, starting in Brisbane on November 21.
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Car bomb kills 20 in northwest Syria
A powerful car bomb killed at least 20 people in Syria's Idlib today, a day after gunmen abducted seven Red Cross aid workers in the northwestern province.
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The Ashes: Shane Watson grateful for England selection blunder
Shane Watson has endured a dismal series that saw him lampooned for repeatedly getting out lbw, but the all-rounder at least partially redeemed himself as he put England debutants Chris Woakes and Simon Kerrigan to the sword in south London.
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The Ashes: England's gamble backfires as new boys toil
On the evidence of a miserable, wicketless day for Simon Kerrigan and Chris Woakes, their first Test caps could easily prove their last.
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The Ashes, 5th Test: Shane Watson puts Australia on top in finale
At stumps on Wednesday's first day, Australia were 307 for four as they sought a consolation victory in a five-match series already won by England at 3-0 up.
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Sussex to release Monty Panesar at end of season
The decision follows after an investigation by the club into Panesar's drunken brawl on August 5, when he was fined by the police for urinating on bouncers after being ejected from a Brighton night club.
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The Ashes: Uncapped Chris Woakes, Simon Kerrigan in England squad for final Test
Chris Woakes is Warwickshire all-rounder while left-arm spinner Simon Kerrigan plays for Lancashire. England have also recalled pacer Chris Tremlett after Tim Bresnan was ruled out with stress fracture.
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The Ashes: Australian press comes down hard against Usman Khawaja's dismissal
The media came down hard on yet another DRS controversy in the Ashes which some said may have "compromised" batsman Usman Khawaja's struggling Test career.
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The Ashes: Batting order changes 'frustrating' but Phillip Hughes keen to make a mark
The constant changing of batting order is due to to two possible reasons - Phil Hughes not making one spot his own and Australia's batting not clicking in general. Hughes too finds it a bit frustrating but is keen to make a mark.
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The Ashes: Steven Smith, Phillip Hughes shine on Day 1 vs Sussex
Ed Cowan added 66 and Phil Hughes made 84 in an opening stand of 150 as Australia ended the first day on 354 for five after winning the toss. Steven Smith is batting on 98.
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Ashes 2013: Out-of-form David Warner to join Australia A in Zimbabwe
Cricket Australia has released the left-handed opening batsman from the Ashes squad to join Australia A to play Zimbabwe XI and South Africa A.
