4 d. ago The tournament that refuses to die: Champions Trophy back for more

Favourites India come into tournament on sour note after refusal to play in Pakistan gives superpower tactical edgeAs the ICC Champions Trophy resurfaces in Pakistan this week, nearly eight years since the last one, folks will be forgiven for a few double takes, for feeling a bit like Ian Wright reuniting with his old teacher in that lovely viral clip, jaw dropped to the floor and gasping: “You’re alive! Someone said you were dead!”Although did anyone seriously think the Champions Trophy was toast? They say cockroaches and microbes would survive a nuclear apocalypse but there is every chance international cricket’s 50‑over tournoi would also spring up in the wasteland, glowing with radiation but still ready to stick its presumably mutated winners in those Miami Vice-style white blazers and deliver that sweet, sweet broadcast money. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Andy Murray to stay in Djokovic’s corner and may coach him at Wimbledon

Serbian says collaboration between pair is ‘indefinite’Djokovic over leg injury and competing at Qatar OpenAndy Murray will continue to coach Novak Djokovic through to the French Open – and possibly at Wimbledon.Djokovic confirmed the Scot had agreed to continue their partnership, which began in the build-up to last month’s Australian Open. The 24-time grand slam champion said the collaboration was “indefinite”, opening the possibility of the former rivals also linking up at Wimbledon this summer. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Novak Djokovic makes 'indefinite' decision on Andy Murray coaching partnership

The 24-time grand slam winner will have Murray in his corner for the next few months at least after working with the Scot during the Australian Open

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4 d. ago Andy Murray to continue coaching Novak Djokovic to French Open and possibly Wimbledon

Scot maintains set-up with multiple Slam winner

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4 d. ago Andy Murray to continue coaching Novak Djokovic with Wimbledon a possibility

Murray is set to join Djokovic at tournaments in Indian Wells and Miami before turning to the clay-court season

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4 d. ago Andy Murray to continue as Novak Djokovic coach 'indefinitely'

The pair first worked together during last month’s Australian Open

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4 d. ago Jannik Sinner case ‘a million miles away from doping’, claims Wada official

World No 1’s three-month ban has sparked criticismRoss Wenzel: ‘This could not be intentional doping’Jannik Sinner’s recent case resulting in a three-month ban was “a million miles away from doping” according to a senior official at the World Anti-Doping Agency .Sinner tested positive for the anabolic agent clostebol last year which he said had entered his system from a member of his support team through massages and sports therapy. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Jannik Sinner case ‘a million miles away from doping’, insists Wada

The World Anti-Doping Agency told the BBC that it rejected criticism of the settlement reached with the men’s World No 1

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4 d. ago A million miles from doping – WADA defends Jannik Sinner three

The sanction has been questioned and criticised by current and former players.

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4 d. ago Novak Djokovic suggests players believe 'favouritism' at play after controversial Jannik Sinner ban

Djokovic says Sinner’s three-month ban is not popular in the locker room

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4 d. ago Novak Djokovic admits tennis stars have theory over Jannik Sinner doping ban

World No.1 Jannik Sinner has accepted a three-month ban in a settlement with the World Anti-Doping Agency, allowing him to return for the next Grand Slam, the French Open, in May

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5 d. ago Djokovic says tennis players have a 'lack of trust' in doping agencies after Sinner case

Novak Djokovic says a majority of tennis players have lost faith in the anti-doping authorities following Jannik Sinner’s three-month ban, and there’s a widespread feeling that “favoritism” is being shown to the sport’s biggest stars

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5 d. ago Novak Djokovic laments ‘favouritism’ towards Jannik Sinner over doping ban

Serb says anti-doping system ‘inconsistent’ and ‘unfair’Liam Broady feels convenience of the ban is ‘interesting’Novak Djokovic has claimed the majority of players believe Jannik Sinner was shown “favouritism” with his three-month doping ban.Sinner reached a settlement with the World Anti-Doping Agency (Wada) over two positive drug tests in March last year. Sinner’s explanation that he was inadvertently contaminated with the banned substance clostebol by his physio was accepted by Wada, but the agency added that “the athlete bears responsibility for the entourage’s negligence”. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Djokovic says majority of players feel ‘favouritism happening’ after Sinner ban

Italian Sinner reached a settlement with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) over two positive drug tests in March last year.

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5 d. ago Novak Djokovic criticises ‘favouritism’ in Jannik Sinner doping case after ‘strange’ punishment

World No 1 Sinner reached a settlement with the World Anti-Doping Agency to serve just a three-month ban after two positive drugs test last year

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5 d. ago John McEnroe's wild Novak Djokovic marriage claim, 'bad guy' remark, Clare Balding dispute

John McEnroe and Novak Djokovic's checkered relationship is back in the headlines again due to controversy surrounding the Serbian's latest injury, which flared up at the Australian Open

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