McConnell beats the buzzer; Murray, Kerber get top seeds

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Philadelphia 76ers’ T.J. McConnell (1) takes the game-winning shot against New York Knicks’ Kristaps Porzingis (6) and Carmelo Anthony (7) during the final seconds of their game.

BASKETBALL

Jumper at the buzzer gives 76ers victory

A baseline jumper is all that separated Philadelphia 76ers from the New York Knicks as T.J. McConnell’s shot with the clock dying earned them a 98-97 victory.

The win took their season’s tally to 11 victories, more than their entire last season put together (10-72 win-loss record in 2015-16 season).

CRICKET

Bangladesh make merry on rainy day one

On a tour where nothing has gone favourably for the visitors, a rainy day with overcast conditions seemed to be the worst thing yet that could happen to Bangladesh.

But they batted bravely, scoring quick runs, to finish day one of the first Test at 154 for three.

TENNIS

Murray, Kerber named top seeds

World number one in men’s and women’s singles, Andy Murray and Angelique Kerber, were named the tops seeds in the Australian Open, set to begin on Monday.