As the 2025 Championships kick off, Pacific island nations continue to defy the odds — proving that population size is no barrier to producing world-class sport, writes JAMES NALTON
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Sport in brief: October 25, 2024
Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (centre) scores over Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole, front left, during the second half of an NBA basketball game, October 24, 2024, in Washington
In a town shaped by hardship and history, a grassroots boxing club led by Andrew McFarlane gives purpose to the next generation — including a rising champion, writes JOHN WIGHT
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Kagiso Rabada further improved his world-beating test match strike rate by taking 6-46 in 18 overs as Bangladesh were all out for 307 in their second innings on Thursday in Mirpur.
Rabada ended with match figures of 9-72 as South Africa won by seven wickets to take a 1-0 lead in the two match series.
