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Ireland prop Clarkson called up by Lions as front row cover

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Ireland tight-head prop Tom Clarkson has been added to the British and Irish Lions squad as front-row cover ahead of the …

Boos and applause for Trump at FIFA Club World Cup final

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Donald Trump experienced the agony and the ecstasy of football on Sunday as he was booed at the final of the FIFA Club …

Chelsea boss Maresca hails 'great triumph' in winning Club World Cup

Jul 14 2025

Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca insisted winning the Club World Cup meant as much as winning the Champions League after his …

Nationals make 17-year-old Willits youngest No.1 in MLB Draft history

Jul 14 2025

Eli Willits, a 17-year-old US high school shortstop, was selected by the Washington Nationals with the first overall …

Rampant England and France reach Women's Euro 2025 quarter-finals

Jul 14 2025

Holders England reached the quarter-finals of Women's Euro 2025 on Sunday after thrashing Wales 6-1 and taking second …

Club World Cup final scuffle 'should have been avoided' says Luis Enrique

Jul 14 2025

Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique said he was "just trying to separate the players" after being caught up in a …

Palmer stars as Chelsea stun PSG to win Club World Cup final

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Cole Palmer scored two goals and made another as Chelsea stunned Paris Saint-Germain in the final of the Club World Cup …

Rookie Mouw rallies to win first PGA Tour title in Kentucky

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William Mouw fired a nine-under par 61 to surge to a one-shot victory in the ISCO Championship in Kentucky on Sunday, …

West Indies trail Australia by 82 runs in third Test

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West Indies' fragile batting line-up was again exploited by Australia with the hosts routed for 143 in their first …

Sinner eyes golden era after Wimbledon glory

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Jannik Sinner has warned Carlos Alcaraz that he will get even stronger after beating his arch-rival to win his first …

West Indies make slow progress in third Test against Australia

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Australia prised out two wickets in the first session to have the West Indies at 73 for three at tea on the second day …

Alcaraz will use Sinner rivalry to reach new heights after Wimbledon pain

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Carlos Alcaraz insisted his intense rivalry with Jannik Sinner will drive him to new heights after his reign as …

Sundar says 'aggressive' India all set for exciting Lord's finale

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Washington Sundar believes an "aggressive" India have the resolve to triumph in a grandstand finish to the third Test …

Palou wins seventh of season at IndyCar Farm to Finish 275

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Spain's Alex Palou held off Scott Dixon over the final laps to capture Sunday's IndyCar Farm to Finish 275, stretching …

Sinner gains Alcaraz revenge as he wins first Wimbledon crown

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Jannik Sinner downed defending champion Carlos Alcaraz 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 on Sunday to win his first Wimbledon title, …

Paris pain inspired Sinner's Wimbledon triumph against Alcaraz

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Jannik Sinner said the emotional pain of his French Open collapse against Carlos Alcaraz inspired Sunday's Wimbledon …

Sinner downs Alcaraz to win first Wimbledon title

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Jannik Sinner downed defending champion Carlos Alcaraz 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 on Sunday to win his first Wimbledon title, …

Jannik Sinner: Quiet man of tennis basks in the limelight

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Jannik Sinner is the quiet man of tennis who has become a big noise, burnishing his legacy on Sunday by winning his …

Sinner downs Alcaraz to win first Wimbledon

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Jannik Sinner downed Carlos Alcaraz 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 on Sunday to win his first Wimbledon title, gaining sweet revenge …

India collapse as third Test against England heads for thrilling finish

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India suffered a dramatic top-order slump to set up a thrilling finale to the third Test against England at Lord's on …

Liverpool honour 'champion' Jota in return to action at Preston

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Diogo Jota was hailed "a champion" on Sunday by Liverpool manager Arne Slot as the Reds returned to the field for the …

Bangladesh level T20 series with thumping win over Sri Lanka

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Bangladesh bounced back in emphatic fashion to level the three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka, cruising to an …

Bangladesh level ODI series with thumping win over Sri Lanka

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Bangladesh bounced back in emphatic fashion to level the three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka, cruising to an …

Australia's Kim wins Evian Championship in play-off thriller

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Australia's Grace Kim produced a sensational finish to win the Evian Championship as she beat world number two Jeeno …

Merlier doubles up as Van der Poel denied epic win at Tour de France

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Tim Merlier won stage nine of the Tour de France at Chateauroux on Sunday after a heroic long-range escape from Mathieu …

Sundar leaves England in a spin as India set 193 to win third Test

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Washington Sundar took four wickets, including the prize scalps of Joe Root, Jamie Smith and England captain Ben Stokes, …

Trump the football fan: US president to attend FIFA club final

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Donald Trump will on Sunday showcase his unexpected attachment to a sport in which "America First" remains a dream, for …

Merlier at the double as Van der Poel denied at Tour de France stage nine

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Tim Merlier won stage nine of the Tour de France at Chateauroux on Sunday after a heroic long-range escape from Mathieu …

Sundar leaves England in a spin as India press for victory in third Test

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Washington Sundar captured the key wickets of Joe Root and Jamie Smith as India pressed for victory in the third Test …

Marc Marquez dominates bruising German MotoGP

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Marc Marquez won a bruising German MotoGP on Sunday to mark his 200th premier class start in style and stretch his lead …

Pogacar loses key teammate Almeida at Tour de France

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Tadej Pogacar's Tour de France defence took a hit Sunday as his key teammate Joao Almeida threw in the towel two days …

Siraj strikes as India seize control of third Test against England

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Mohammed Siraj struck twice as India reduced England to 98-4 at lunch on the fourth day of third Test at Lord's on …

Slot pays tribute to 'champion' Jota ahead of Preston friendly

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Liverpool manager Arne Slot paid tribute to Diogo Jota in an interview released on Sunday saying the Portugal forward …

Alcaraz faces arch-rival Sinner in blockbuster Wimbledon final

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Carlos Alcaraz will target a third successive Wimbledon title as Jannik Sinner aims to win the All England Club crown …

Farrell happy to have Lions selection headaches for Wallabies Test

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British and Irish Lions head coach Andy Farrell is welcoming the selection headaches posed by their demolition of a …

Kiss backs AUNZ team to continue despite Lions flop

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Incoming Wallabies coach Les Kiss says the concept of a combined Australia-New Zealand team should continue despite …

Messi at the double again to lift Miami to MLS win over Nashville

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Lionel Messi continued his historic Major League Soccer scoring run Saturday, netting two goals for the fifth game in a …

All Blacks to make wholesale changes for third France Test

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Assistant coach Jason Holland said on Sunday that the All Blacks will ring the changes when they select their side for …

Aussies reach 225 with WIndies 16 for 1 after day one of third Test

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Mitchell Starc struck early in his 100th Test match as the West Indies reached 16 for one in response to Australia's …

Messi's latest brace lifts Miami to 2-1 MLS victory over Nashville

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Argentine superstar Lionel Messi continued his historic Major League Soccer scoring run Saturday, netting two goals to …

Detroit's Skubal faces Pirates' Skenes in MLB All-Star Game

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Detroit's Tarik Skubal and Pittsburgh's Paul Skenes were named Saturday as the starting pitchers for Tuesday's Major …

Houston's VanVleet elected president of NBA players union

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Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet was elected president of the National Basketball Players Association during its …

Mexico's O'Ward wins at Iowa in 100th career IndyCar start

Jul 12 2025

Mexico's Pato O'Ward held off American Josef Newgarden over the after a late restart to win Saturday's IndyCar Iowa 275, …

Australia 138 for 3 at dinner in day/night third Test against West Indies

Jul 12 2025

Cameron Green missed out on a half-century as Australia reached 138 for three at the dinner break on day one of the …

Last-gasp Van Poortvliet try edges England to Argentina victory

Jul 12 2025

England scrum-half Jack van Poortvliet scored a late try as they edged Argentina 22-17 in San Juan to claim the two-Test …

Yankees' Judge fastest to reach 350 MLB homers

Jul 12 2025

New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge became the fastest player in Major League Baseball history to reach 350 career home …

Sweden sweep aside 10-woman Germany to top Euros Group C

Jul 12 2025

Sweden laid down a marker for Women's Euro 2025 by confidently beating 10-woman Germany 4-1 on Saturday and topping …

Australia make steady progress to tea in day/night third Test against West Indies

Jul 12 2025

Sam Konstas was an early casualty again for Australia as the tourists reached 50 for one at the tea break on day one of …

Crawley's last-over 'theatrics' against India spark time-wasting row at Lord's

Jul 12 2025

England and India accused each other of sharp practice after Zak Crawley's conduct at Lord's on Saturday drew an angry …

Red-carded Springbok Wiese to be fully supported - Erasmus

Jul 12 2025

South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus said on Saturday No 8 Jasper Wiese would be fully supported after being red carded in …

Lions' Ringrose out of first Wallabies Test, Cowan-Dickie in doubt

Jul 12 2025

Ireland centre Garry Ringrose was on Saturday ruled out of the British and Irish Lions' first Test against Australia, …

Swiatek hits back at critics after Wimbledon win

Jul 12 2025

Iga Swiatek pleaded with the Polish media to "leave me alone", saying she knows what she is doing after crushing Amanda …

England and India set for second-innings shoot-out as third Test turns fiery

Jul 12 2025

KL Rahul made 100 and Ravindra Jadeja a third successive fifty as India exactly equalled England's 387 in the third Test …

Anisimova 'frozen by nerves' in historic Wimbledon final rout

Jul 12 2025

Amanda Anisimova said she was "frozen by nerves" as her Wimbledon dream turned into a nightmare as Iga Swiatek romped to …

Springboks overcome Wiese red card to crush Italy

Jul 12 2025

Fired-up South Africa overcame a first-half red card for number 8 Jasper Wiese to beat Italy 45-0 in Gqeberha on …

England and India set for second-innings shoot-out in third Test

Jul 12 2025

KL Rahul made 100 and Ravindra Jadeja a third successive fifty as India exactly equalled England's 387 in the third Test …

Swiatek destroys Anisimova 6-0, 6-0 to win first Wimbledon title

Jul 12 2025

Iga Swiatek demolished Amanda Anisimova 6-0, 6-0 in the most one-sided women's Wimbledon final for 114 years to win her …

Iga Swiatek: From queen of clay to Wimbledon champion

Jul 12 2025

Crowned Wimbledon champion for the first time on Saturday, Iga Swiatek surprised even herself by thriving on the All …

Wimbledon glory beyond a dream for Swiatek

Jul 12 2025

Newly-crowned Wimbledon champion Iga Swiatek said she never expected to win her sixth Grand Slam title on the grass of …

Milan wins baking Tour de France mass sprint as French denied again

Jul 12 2025

Jonathan Milan won stage eight of the Tour de France in a mass bunch sprint on Saturday ahead of Wout van Aert and Kaden …

Milan wins baking Tour de France eighth stage in mass sprint

Jul 12 2025

Jonathan Milan won stage eight of the Tour de France in a mass bunch sprint on Saturday ahead of Wout van Aert and Kaden …

Infantino hails Club World Cup as 'world's most successful competition'

Jul 12 2025

FIFA president Gianni Infantino triumphantly declared the Club World Cup to be "the most successful club competition in …

England check India's progress despite Rahul century in third Test

Jul 12 2025

KL Rahul made exactly 100 but England still slowed India's charge on the third day of the third Test at Lord's with two …

Marc Marquez battles back to win German MotoGP sprint

Jul 12 2025

Marc Marquez overcame a first turn mistake to land the German MotoGP sprint race on the final lap at a slippery …

Sinner seeks redemption against Alcaraz in Wimbledon final

Jul 12 2025

Carlos Alcaraz takes on Jannik Sinner in the Wimbledon final on Sunday -- the latest chapter in an absorbing rivalry at …

Farrell makes tour debut as Lions thrash Australia-New Zealand XV

Jul 12 2025

Owen Farrell made his tour debut from the bench and Duhan van der Merwe bagged a hat-trick of tries as a polished …

Stokes' run-out of Pant helps England slow India charge

Jul 12 2025

England captain Ben Stokes ran out Rishabh Pant on the stroke of lunch to give his side a much-needed boost in the third …

Sparkling Fiji score four tries to beat error-prone Scotland 29-14

Jul 12 2025

Brilliant Fiji capitalised on a red card to wing Darcy Graham to beat Scotland 29-14 in Suva on Saturday, their first …

Pioli returns to Fiorentina after one season at Al-Nassr

Jul 12 2025

Italian coach Stefano Pioli, who spent last season in charge of Saudi club Al-Nassr, is to return to Fiorentina, a club …

Marc Marquez takes seventh pole of season at German MotoGP

Jul 12 2025

Championship leader Marc Marquez claimed pole position in qualifying at the Sachsenring on Saturday for the German …

Barrett says All Blacks impressed by young France talent

Jul 12 2025

Playmaker Beauden Barrett said Saturday that the All Blacks remained wary of a talented but inexperienced France touring …

Pakistan won't send hockey teams to India: govt sources

Jul 12 2025

Pakistan will not travel to India for upcoming hockey tournaments over "security" concerns, government sources told AFP …

Robertson hails 'ruthless' All Blacks after France crushed 43-17

Jul 12 2025

New Zealand head coach Scott Robertson was pleased with a "ruthless" All Blacks display Saturday as an under-strength …

American midfielder Tillman joins Leverkusen from PSV

Jul 12 2025

USA international midfielder Malik Tillman has joined Bayer Leverkusen from Dutch champions PSV Eindhoven, the …

Sparkling Fiji score four tries beat error-prone Scotland 29-14

Jul 12 2025

Brilliant Fiji capitalised on a red card to wing Darcy Graham to beat Scotland 29-14 in Suva on Saturday, their first …

Akram hails 'modern-day great' Starc on 100-Test milestone

Jul 12 2025

Pakistan fast bowling legend Wasim Akram on Saturday hailed Australia's Mitchell Starc as a "modern-day great" for …

Swiatek and Anisimova battle to be new queen of Wimbledon

Jul 12 2025

Iga Swiatek and Amanda Anisimova clash in the Wimbledon final on Saturday with a new women's champion guaranteed for the …

Wales look to future after ending 18-game losing run with Japan win

Jul 12 2025

Interim head coach Matt Sherratt said Wales's 31-22 win over Japan on Saturday "has got to be the start of something" …

All Blacks score six tries to hammer under-strength France

Jul 12 2025

New Zealand crushed an under-strength France 43-17 in the second Test in Wellington on Saturday, scoring six tries to …

PSG coach Luis Enrique warns against complacency in Club World Cup final

Jul 12 2025

Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique on Friday urged his team to round off the best season in the club's history by …

Italy join Spain in Women's Euro 2025 quarter-finals

Jul 11 2025

Italy reached the quarter-finals of Women's Euro 2025 on Friday despite losing 3-1 to Group B winners Spain, the Azzurre …

Chelsea out to stop PSG completing clean sweep in Club World Cup final

Jul 11 2025

Chelsea must somehow try to stop an irresistible Paris Saint-Germain side from adding the Club World Cup trophy to their …

Chelsea's Fernandez warns of 'dangerous' heat at Club World Cup

Jul 11 2025

Chelsea star Enzo Fernandez warned Friday that playing games at the hottest time of the day during the Club World Cup is …

Maresca optimistic for Chelsea against 'best in world' PSG

Jul 11 2025

Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca admitted Friday that Club World Cup final opponents Paris Saint-Germain are the best team in …

Crystal Palace demoted to UEFA Conference League for multi-club breach

Jul 11 2025

Crystal Palace have been demoted from the Europa League to the Conference League by UEFA for a breach of multi-club …

Sinner unfazed by French Open collapse as he prepares for Alcaraz rematch

Jul 11 2025

Jannik Sinner played down the impact of his painful defeat against Carlos Alcaraz in the French Open final as he …

Lyles scorches to comeback win, Alfred conquers 100m

Jul 11 2025

Noah Lyles fired a warning shot at contenders over the 200m at the world championships by scorching to victory in the …

Forest winger Elanga signs for Newcastle

Jul 11 2025

Newcastle on Friday announced the signing of Nottingham Forest winger Anthony Elanga for a reported fee of £52 million …

Liverpool to retire Diogo Jota's number 20 shirt

Jul 11 2025

Liverpool are to retire Diogo Jota's number 20 shirt in honour of the Portugal forward who was killed with his brother …

'Still in the game': Lyles outstrips Tebogo in season-opening 200m

Jul 11 2025

Olympic 100m champion Noah Lyles made a victorious return to action in the 200m at the Diamond League in Monaco on …

Bumrah proud of 'really special' five-wicket haul at Lord's

Jul 11 2025

Jasprit Bumrah said taking five wickets in a Test innings at Lord's was among the highlights of his career as the India …

South Korea's Lee carves out narrow halfway lead at Evian

Jul 11 2025

South Korea's Lee So-mi surged into a one-stroke lead through two rounds of the Evian Championship after shooting a …

Alcaraz, Sinner will resume rivalry in Wimbledon final

Jul 11 2025

World number one Jannik Sinner will face defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in a blockbuster Wimbledon final on Sunday as …

Paris glory means nothing to Alcaraz ahead of Sinner rematch in Wimbledon final

Jul 11 2025

Carlos Alcaraz insists his epic French Open victory against Jannik Sinner will count for nothing when the arch-rivals …

Lightweight boxing champion Davis arrested: reports

Jul 11 2025

Unbeaten world lightweight boxing champion Gervonta Davis was arrested Friday on battery and domestic violence charges …

Djokovic admits age catching up with him after Wimbledon defeat

Jul 11 2025

Novak Djokovic said the reality of his age was hitting him "like never before" after he was crushed by world number one …

Archer strikes on Test return before India's Gill falls cheaply

Jul 11 2025

England fast bowler Jofra Archer struck an early blow as he made a thrilling return to Test cricket at Lord's on Friday …

Sinner mauls Djokovic to reach first Wimbledon final

Jul 11 2025

Jannik Sinner crushed Novak Djokovic in the Wimbledon semi-finals to set up the latest instalment of his gripping …

Pogacar pounces to retake Tour de France lead

Jul 11 2025

Tadej Pogacar won stage seven of the Tour de France on Friday to regain the overall lead with a trademark burst up the …

Venus Williams, 45, accepts wildcard for WTA DC Open

Jul 11 2025

Seven-time Grand Slam singles champion Venus Williams, who has not played in a tournament since March of 2024, has …

Sinner crushes Djokovic to reach first Wimbledon final

Jul 11 2025

Jannik Sinner crushed Novak Djokovic in the Wimbledon semi-finals to set up the latest instalment of his gripping …

Wimbledon withdrawal 'most painful moment' for Dimitrov

Jul 11 2025

Grigor Dimitrov said being forced to retire from Wimbledon when leading world number one Jannik Sinner by two sets is …