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The playing arena at last year's World Snooker Tour Masters in London, displaying the new WST logo.

Fifa has welcomed a life ban on former Afghanistan Football Federation president Keramuudin Karim imposed by the Court of Arbitration for Sport for sexually abusing female players - CNA/Reuters

Australia's National Rugby League has introduced tighter biosecurity measures following recent Covid-19 outbreaks in Melbourne and Sydney. Players and staff will not be allowed to visit cafes, restaurants and other public places, and their visitors will be restricted - CNA/Reuters

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