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Djokovic wary despite Wimbledon form, dominant Sinner faces Dimitrov

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Novak Djokovic and world number one Jannik Sinner face their stiffest tests of the tournament on Monday as they aim to …

Under-strength Brumbies eye 'big opportunity' against Lions

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Coach Stephen Larkham said Monday the ACT Brumbies have a "big opportunity" against the British and Irish Lions, but …

Mexico defeat USA 2-1 to retain CONCACAF Gold Cup

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Mexico defeated the United States 2-1 to retain the CONCACAF Gold Cup and lift the title for a record-extending 10th …

Host of internationals in Australia-New Zealand squad to face Lions

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Head coach Les Kiss included 18 internationals in his combined Australia-New Zealand squad named Monday to face the …

MLB Nationals fire manager Martinez, GM Rizzo after loss

Jul 06 2025

The Washington Nationals announced Sunday they have fired manager Dave Martinez and general manager Mike Rizzo after …

Norway reach Euro 2025 quarter-finals as Swiss down eliminated Iceland

Jul 06 2025

Norway are the first team to reach the Women's Euro 2025 quarter-finals after beating Finland 2-1 on Sunday and …

Three things we learned from the second England-India Test

Jul 06 2025

India were utterly dominant in hammering England by 336 runs in the second Test at Edgbaston on Sunday.

Alcaraz vows to avoid Murray after defeat on golf course

Jul 06 2025

Carlos Alcaraz joked that he did not want to play Andy Murray again... in any sport after losing to the former world …

Rockets confirm arrival of Durant in unprecedented NBA seven-team trade

Jul 06 2025

Superstar Kevin Durant is headed from the Phoenix Suns to Houston as part of an NBA-record seven-team deal, the Rockets …

Alcaraz finds magic touch at Wimbledon as Sabalenka storms into quarter-finals

Jul 06 2025

Carlos Alcaraz found his best form after a shaky start to beat Andrey Rublev and reach the Wimbledon quarter-finals on …

Run-hungry Gill glad to 'lead by example' as India level England series

Jul 06 2025

India captain Shubman Gill said he was happy "to lead by example" after his stunning run-spree in a series-levelling win …

Alcaraz survives Rublev test to stay on course for Wimbledon hat-trick

Jul 06 2025

Carlos Alcaraz again tested the nerves of his legions of fans on Sunday before dismissing Andrey Rublev to reach the …

New Zealand's Dixon wins seventh IndyCar Mid-Ohio title

Jul 06 2025

New Zealand's Scott Dixon overtook Spanish teammate Alex Palou for the lead with six laps remaining and won Sunday's …

England consider Archer and Atkinson recall after heavy India defeat

Jul 06 2025

Fast bowlers Jofra Archer and Gus Atkinson could be recalled for next week's third Test against India at Lord's after …

Durant deal becomes NBA-record seven-team trade: reports

Jul 06 2025

Kevin Durant's trade from the Phoenix Suns to the Houston Rockets was agreed upon in principle on Sunday as part of an …

Fiori, famous for vanquishing a young Tiger Woods, dies at 72

Jul 06 2025

Four-time PGA Tour winner Ed Fiori, who famously denied a 20-year-old Tiger Woods a first pro title with a victory at …

Verstappen laments 'really difficult' Silverstone fifth

Jul 06 2025

Max Verstappen bemoaned "a really difficult" race on Sunday after finishing fifth for Red Bull in the British Grand Prix …

Hansen shoots Norway to brink of Euro 2025 quarter-finals

Jul 06 2025

Caroline Graham Hansen fired Norway to the brink of the Women's Euro 2025 quarter-finals with the decisive goal in …

Hulkenberg shakes off F1's longest unwanted record with podium finish at Silverstone

Jul 06 2025

Nico Hulkenberg ended his hold on Formula One's longest unwanted record on Sunday when he finished third for Sauber at …

Deep strikes as India hammer England in second Test

Jul 06 2025

Akash Deep took 10 wickets in a Test match for the first time as India thrashed England by 336 runs at Edgbaston on …

Norris in dream land after epic home win at Silverstone

Jul 06 2025

Lando Norris said it was "everything I dreamed of" after making the most of McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri's misfortune …

Sabalenka storms into Wimbledon quarters as Alcaraz braces for Rublev test

Jul 06 2025

Aryna Sabalenka overcame a battling Elise Mertens to reach the Wimbledon quarter-finals on Sunday as Carlos Alcaraz …

Sabalenka downs former doubles partner to power into Wimbledon quarters

Jul 06 2025

World number one Aryna Sabalenka marched into the Wimbledon quarter-finals on Sunday as her former doubles partner Elise …

Dutch powerhouse Van der Poel takes Tour de France lead

Jul 06 2025

Alpecin's Mathieu van der Poel edged Tadej Pogacar to win the second stage of the Tour de France in a tense hilltop …

Wimbledon's underdogs enjoy their week in the sun

Jul 06 2025

As a series of big names melted under the Wimbledon heatwave, a number of surprise names are looking to make an impact …

Sabalenka powers into Wimbledon quarter-finals

Jul 06 2025

World number one Aryna Sabalenka marched into the Wimbledon quarter-finals without dropping a set as Elise Mertens fell …

Emotional Norris wins epic rain-hit British Grand Prix

Jul 06 2025

An emotional Lando Norris boosted his world title bid in memorable fashion on Sunday when he drove to a commanding …

Australian pacemen rattle West Indies run chase

Jul 06 2025

Australia's pace bowlers were rampant in defence of a target of 277 reducing the West Indies to 33 for four at lunch on …

'Stole the game': Wimbledon line-calling tech malfunctions

Jul 06 2025

Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova said a game was "stolen" from her after Wimbledon's electronic line-calling system failed at a …

Norris wins home British Grand Prix

Jul 06 2025

Lando Norris won a treacherous rain-hit British Grand Prix at Silverstone on Sunday from his McLaren teammate Oscar …

Van der Poel powers into Tour de France lead

Jul 06 2025

Alpecin's Mathieu van der Poel edged Tadej Pogacar to win the second stage of the Tour de France in a tense hilltop …

Wimbledon line-calling tech malfunctions

Jul 06 2025

Wimbledon's electronic line-calling system failed at a key moment on Sunday, prompting an outburst from Anastasia …

Bayern's Musiala out for 'long period' with broken fibula

Jul 06 2025

Bayern Munich playmaker Jamal Musiala faces a "long period" on the sidelines after he suffered a broken fibula and an …

Alcaraz seeks top gear at Wimbledon as Sabalenka stays calm

Jul 06 2025

Carlos Alcaraz faces a tricky test on Sunday against volatile Russian Andrey Rublev in his charge towards a third …

Deep leaves England on brink of defeat as India eye series-levelling win

Jul 06 2025

Stand-in paceman Akash Deep led the way before Washington Sundar dismissed England captain Ben Stokes on the stroke of …

Caldentey's Arsenal stint boosting her bid for Euros and Ballon d'Or glory

Jul 06 2025

Mariona Caldentey has a first women's European Championship triumph for Spain in her sights after a dream season at …

Fritz into Wimbledon quarter-finals after Thompson retires

Jul 06 2025

Taylor Fritz booked a place in the Wimbledon quarter-finals in double-quick time on Sunday after Australia's Jordan …

Arsenal sign Spain midfielder Zubimendi

Jul 06 2025

Arsenal on Sunday announced the signing of midfielder Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad in a deal reportedly worth …

India resume quest to level England series after rain delay

Jul 06 2025

India's bid for a series-levelling win on the last day of the second Test against England in Birmingham on Sunday …

Arsenal sign midfielder Zubimendi from Real Sociedad

Jul 06 2025

Arsenal on Sunday announced the signing of midfielder Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad after they reportedly …

Rain delays India's bid for win over England in second Test

Jul 06 2025

Rain frustrated India's hopes of a series-levelling win in the second Test against England at Edgbaston on Sunday.

Schmidt admits Wallabies have mountain to climb against Lions

Jul 06 2025

Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt cautioned Sunday that fans should not expect Australia to "knock the Lions over" after an …

Last-gasp try saves 'massively relieved' Australia against Fiji

Jul 06 2025

Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt admitted he was "massively relieved" after skipper Harry Wilson scored a last-gasp try to …

Last-gasp try saves Australia against Fiji

Jul 06 2025

Wallabies skipper Harry Wilson scored a last-gasp converted try to deny a valiant Fiji 21-18 Sunday and avoid an …

Cancelled Cold war-era football tie finally completed after 65 years

Jul 06 2025

A European football tie cancelled due to Cold War-era tensions was finally completed in Northern Ireland on Saturday, 65 …

Messi returns to MLS with spectacular double in Inter victory

Jul 06 2025

Lionel Messi scored two brilliant goals to lift Inter Miami to a 4-1 victory over Montreal in Miami's return to Major …

Alcaraz faces reformed Rublev as Sabalenka eyes Wimbledon glory

Jul 06 2025

Carlos Alcaraz's charge towards a third consecutive Wimbledon crown faces a tricky test against volatile Russian Andrey …

Kenyans Chebet, Kipyegon light up Eugene Diamond League with world records

Jul 06 2025

Beatrice Chebet shattered the women's 5,000m world record Saturday with a groundbreaking time of 13min 58.06sec as …

Jefferson-Wooden tops Alfred in Eugene 100m

Jul 06 2025

Melissa Jefferson-Wooden continued her red-hot form at the Eugene Diamond League athletics meeting, where the American …

Rookies provide bright spot for rusty All Blacks

Jul 06 2025

The biggest smile on All Blacks coach Scott Robertson's face after a lacklustre season-opening victory over France came …

Real Madrid ready for 'really big challenge' against PSG at Club World Cup

Jul 06 2025

Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso said Saturday he was looking forward to seeing how his new team measures up to European …

Kenya's Faith Kipyegon breaks women's 1,500m world record

Jul 05 2025

Kenya's three-time reigning Olympic champion Faith Kipyegon improved her own 1,500m world record on Saturday, clocking …

Mbappe on target as Real Madrid down Dortmund to reach Club World Cup semis

Jul 05 2025

Young striker Gonzalo Garcia scored his fourth goal of the Club World Cup and Kylian Mbappe his first as Real Madrid …

PSG set up Club World Cup semi clash with Mbappe's Real Madrid

Jul 05 2025

Nine-man Paris Saint-Germain set up a Club World Cup semi-final clash against their former superstar striker Kylian …

France make Euro 2025 statement against holders England as Miedema completes century

Jul 05 2025

France staked their claim to be contenders for Women's Euro 2025 by beating holders England 2-1 on Saturday and joining …

Former MLB White Sox pitcher Jenks dies aged 44

Jul 05 2025

Bobby Jenks, a former Major League Baseball pitcher who helped the Chicago White Sox win the 2005 World Series, has died …

Ford inspires England to 'great' Argentina win on 100th cap

Jul 05 2025

England fly-half George Ford said beating Argentina 35-12 on Saturday in La Plata was "great" as he celebrated his 100th …

Ford inspires England to Argentina win on 100th cap

Jul 05 2025

England fly-half George Ford celebrated his 100th Test appearance with with an influential display in Saturday's 35-12 …

Kenya's Beatrice Chebet shatters women's 5,000m world record

Jul 05 2025

Kenya's double Olympic champion Beatrice Chebet crushed the women's 5,000m world record on Saturday, powering to victory …

France beat England at Euro 2025 as Miedema completes Dutch century

Jul 05 2025

France staked their claim to be contenders for Women's Euro 2025 by beating holders England 2-1 on Saturday and joining …

Shubman Gill, the 'Prince' who is now India's new cricket king

Jul 05 2025

India captain Shubman Gill continued to give fresh meaning to the phrase "leading from the front" with a stunning …

Erasmus hails brave, tough Italy after Springboks victory

Jul 05 2025

Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus praised brave and tough Italy, who denied 42-24 winners South Africa the momentum they …

Sinner equals Wimbledon mark for dominance in first three rounds

Jul 05 2025

Jannik Sinner equalled a 53-year mark for dominance in the first three rounds of the men's singles at Wimbledon as the …

Wimbledon champion Krejcikova crashes out in tears, Djokovic reaches century

Jul 05 2025

Barbora Krejcikova made a tearful Wimbledon exit as the defending champion crashed to a three-set defeat against Emma …

'Rarely been so angry': Bayern's Kompany seethes after Musiala injury

Jul 05 2025

Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany expressed his frustration after playmaker Jamal Musiala suffered a horror injury at …

Djokovic 100 not out, into fourth round at Wimbledon

Jul 05 2025

Novak Djokovic recorded his 100th win at Wimbledon with a dominant victory over Serbian Davis Cup team-mate Miomir …

Nine-man PSG beat Bayern to reach Club World Cup semis

Jul 05 2025

Paris Saint-Germain reached the Club World Cup semi-finals as Desire Doue and Ousmane Dembele goals earned the nine-man …

Tearful defending champion Krejcikova knocked out of Wimbledon

Jul 05 2025

Barbora Krejcikova's reign as Wimbledon champion came to a tearful end on Saturday as the Czech slumped to a 2-6, 6-3, …

Hamilton says 'understeer' cost him front row spot on British GP grid

Jul 05 2025

Home hero Lewis Hamilton said an error on his final flying lap in qualifying on Saturday cost him a probable front row …

Bangladesh hold nerve to level ODI series with Sri Lanka

Jul 05 2025

Bangladesh held their nerve in a nail-biting finish to clinch a 16-run win over Sri Lanka in the second ODI at Colombo …

India's Gill hits record-breaking ton before England collapse in second Test

Jul 05 2025

India captain Shubman Gill became the first batsman in Test history to make scores of 250 and 150 in the same match …

Van den Berg strikes twice as South Africa beat Italy

Jul 05 2025

Scrum-half Morne van den Berg scored two tries as Rugby World Cup title-holders South Africa beat Italy 42-24 in …

Miedema completes century in Netherlands' thumping of Wales at Women's Euro 2025

Jul 05 2025

Vivianne Miedema helped the Netherlands to a 3-0 win over Wales on Saturday with her 100th international goal which gave …

Philipsen wins windy Tour de France opener as Evenepoel trapped in split

Jul 05 2025

There were mixed fortunes for the thousands of Belgian fans who poured over the border for the opening stage of the Tour …

Russell 'very happy' to start fourth for Mercedes at British GP

Jul 05 2025

George Russell declared his delight at claiming fourth place on the grid with Mercedes for the British Grand Prix after …

Wimbledon champion Krejcikova crashes out in tears, Sinner into last 16

Jul 05 2025

Barbora Krejcikova made a tearful Wimbledon exit as the defending champion crashed to a three-set defeat against Emma …

Chelsea add Gittens to glut of attacking talent

Jul 05 2025

Chelsea added England under-21 international winger Jamie Gittens to their array of attacking talent on Saturday from …

Philipsen wins nervy Tour de France opener as Evenepoel loses time

Jul 05 2025

There were mixed fortunes for the thousands of Belgian fans who poured over the border for the opening stage of the Tour …

Germany captain Gwinn to miss rest of Euro 2025 with injury

Jul 05 2025

Germany captain Giulia Gwinn will miss the rest of Euro 2025 after suffering a knee injury during her team's opening win …

Australia crawl to 69-3 in second innings against West Indies

Jul 05 2025

Australia progressed cautiously on the third morning of the second Test against the West Indies to reach 69 for three in …

India's Gill hits record-breaking ton and sets England mammoth 608 to win Test

Jul 05 2025

India captain Shubman Gill became the first batsman in Test history to make scores of 250 and 150 in the same match as …

Shining Verstappen shades Piastri for pole at Silverstone

Jul 05 2025

Max Verstappen produced one of the finest and fastest qualifying laps of his career on Saturday to seize pole position …

Former champion Rybakina crashes out of Wimbledon

Jul 05 2025

Former champion Elena Rybakina became the latest star to suffer a shock Wimbledon exit losing to Denmark's Clara Tauson …

Family and football unite to bid Diogo Jota farewell

Jul 05 2025

Liverpool and Portugal forward Diogo Jota and his brother were laid to rest on Saturday in their hometown, just days …

Verstappen shades Piastri for pole at Silverstone

Jul 05 2025

Max Verstappen outpaced both McLarens and the resurgent Ferraris to claim a spectacular pole position for Red Bull with …

Sinner powers into Wimbledon last 16 as Djokovic eyes century

Jul 05 2025

Wimbledon top seed Jannik Sinner crushed Pedro Martinez to reach the last 16 without losing a set on Saturday while …

India's Gill hits another ton as tourists build huge lead over England

Jul 05 2025

India captain Shubman Gill punished England with another hundred in the second Test at Edgbaston while Rishabh Pant made …

Sinner demolishes Martinez to reach Wimbledon last-16

Jul 05 2025

Imperious Wimbledon top seed Jannik Sinner made short work of Spain's Pedro Martinez on Saturday to reach the the last …

Wimbledon defends electronic line-calling after Raducanu criticism

Jul 05 2025

Wimbledon chiefs have defended electronic line-calling after Emma Raducanu and Jack Draper questioned the technology …

Farrell says Lions will learn from stuttering Waratahs win

Jul 05 2025

British and Irish Lions head coach Andy Farrell admitted to "a bit of frustration" after his team's lacklustre 21-10 win …

Fernando's 4-35 restricts Bangladesh to 248 in 2nd Sri Lanka ODI

Jul 05 2025

A career-best 4-35 by seamer Asitha Fernando helped Sri Lanka bundle out Bangladesh for 248 inside 46 overs in the …

Scrappy Lions put through paces by under-strength NSW Waratahs

Jul 05 2025

Scotland centre Huw Jones crossed twice as a scrappy British and Irish Lions were forced to battle hard in grinding past …

Prolific Jordan closes on All Blacks try record in nervy France win

Jul 05 2025

Will Jordan edged closer to New Zealand's all-time Test try scoring record after bagging two more against France in …

Rahul and Pant extend India's lead over England in second Test

Jul 05 2025

KL Rahul made a composed fifty before the aggressive Rishabh Pant threatened to make England pay dearly for dropping him …

FIA urges neutrality after Mayer launches presidency bid

Jul 05 2025

Motor sport's ruling body the FIA on Saturday insisted it would remain impartial after American Tim Mayer launched a …

Leclerc tops final red-flagged practice at Silverstone

Jul 05 2025

Charles Leclerc confirmed Ferrari's competitive renaissance by clocking the fastest lap ahead of championship leader …

Djokovic eyes Wimbledon century, Swiatek steps up challenge

Jul 05 2025

Novak Djokovic can secure his 100th victory at Wimbledon on Saturday as the Serb sets his sights on tennis immortality, …

Hat sales spike at sunny Wimbledon

Jul 05 2025

Scorching temperatures at this year's Wimbledon have led to a spike in hat sales while the tournament's famous towels …

New Zealand survive 'hell of a Test' against inexperienced France

Jul 05 2025

All Blacks head coach Scott Robertson conceded his team had been in "a hell of a Test match" after edging past an …

Man City defender Walker joins Burnley

Jul 05 2025

England defender Kyle Walker has signed a two-year deal with newly-promoted Premier League club Burnley for a reported …

Welsh 'scars' deepen after Japan loss extends losing streak to 18

Jul 05 2025

Wales interim head coach Matt Sherratt said his team's record losing run had left "scars" after a 24-19 defeat to Japan …

New Zealand struggle past under-strength France 31-27

Jul 05 2025

New Zealand edged past an under-strength France 31-27 in Dunedin on Saturday to record a 500th Test win for the All …