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“I’m just really proud of Madi – and myself – for being here, for putting it out there,” Bates said. “We really did a lot of great things in both performances, and I think there’s still a lot of positive things that we’ve shown, a lot of growth in our skating, a commitment to improving all year long through the training without having the opportunity to compete. I think we’er just going to be optimistic and stay really positive and focus on what we did well, which was a lot.” … [Read more...] about Madison Hubbell, Zachary Donohue reclaim ice dance national title

After losing nightwatchman Lasith Embuldeniya early, for a duck, on Sunday, Thirimanne and Angelo Mathews put on a half-century stand for the fourth wicket to eat into the 130-run lead that England held at the end of third day's play. While Mathews preferred a more conservative approach to his run-making, Thirimanne was quick to latch onto the short-pitched deliveries and score off them. … [Read more...] about Lahiru Thirimanne’s second Test ton leads Sri Lankan fightback

— BCCI (@BCCI) January 17, 2021 The duo mixed caution with aggression and both batsmen were up to the task of capitalising on the loose balls. Sundar and Shardul also faced seven overs with the second new ball, and both batsmen have remained unfazed. … [Read more...] about India vs Australia: Shardul, Sundar share highest seventh-wicket stand for visitors at Gabba