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North Korea's Pang snatches gold from China in Asiad boxing rematch
North Korea's Pang Chol Mi exacted revenge on China's Chang Yuan in the Asian Games boxing to win the women's bantamweight (54kg) gold and silence the home fans on Wednesday.
Bellingham earns lofty comparisons on Madrid hot streak
Jude Bellingham's sensational start at Real Madrid, which continued in Naples on Tuesday night with a superb goal to earn Los Blancos another Champions League victory, has sparked comparisons with club greats Alfredo di Stefano and Zinedine Zidane.
LIV rebel McDowell 'makes peace' with Europe Ryder Cup snub
Major champion Graeme McDowell said Wednesday he has made peace with not being part of Europe's Ryder Cup team and the likelihood that he will never become captain because of his move to the Saudi-backed LIV Golf circuit.
Lucu replaces injured Dupont as France make two changes for Italy
France head coach Fabien Galthie on Wednesday picked Maxime Lucu to replace injured captain Antoine Dupont at scrum-half for this week's crucial Rugby World Cup clash with Italy.
Afghanistan dump holders Sri Lanka out of Games, Bangladesh survive
Afghanistan skipper Gulbadin Naib hailed his "superstar" side Wednesday after they beat defending champions Sri Lanka by eight runs to book an Asian Games semi-final against Pakistan.
Italy throw All Blacks memories into the fire to heal for France
Italy have healed their shattered confidence after last week's capitulation against New Zealand by throwing their unhappy memories "into the fire" ahead of their must-win Rugby World Cup clash with France, scrum-half Stephen Varney said on Wednesday.
Rapid Indonesian speed climbers push boundaries and smash records
Smashing records and nabbing multiple medals at top international events, Indonesia are an unlikely powerhouse in sport climbing ahead of next year's Paris Olympics.
Pakistan eye easier ride on World Cup rollercoaster
Pakistan tackle outsiders Netherlands in their opening match of the World Cup on Friday desperate to avoid a repeat of the disastrous start of four years ago which undermined their campaign.
Hojlund urges Man Utd to 'stick together' in tough period
Rasmus Hojlund says Manchester United must stick together if they are to emerge from a "tough period" after a chastening 3-2 Champions League defeat at home to Galatasaray.
'Not over yet': Cavendish dumps retirement to target Merckx record
Veteran British sprinter Mark Cavendish will dump plans to retire so he can launch another attempt to break the record for Tour de France stage wins, his Astana team indicated on Wednesday.
India strike gold in Asian Games archery as world-class duo primed
India defeated powerhouses South Korea to win the first archery gold of the 19th Asian Games on Wednesday, before two world stars of track and field look to end their seasons with a bang.
New Zealand's Southee 'unavailable' for World Cup opener
New Zealand's Tim Southee will miss the World Cup's opening match against holders England and potentially some of the following matches due to an injured thumb, stand-in-skipper Tom Latham said Wednesday.
Afghan 'superstars' dump holders Sri Lanka out of Asian Games cricket
Afghanistan skipper Gulbadin Naib hailed his "superstar" side Wednesday after they beat defending champions Sri Lanka by eight runs to book an Asian Games semi-final against Pakistan.
Afghanistan dump holders Sri Lanka out of Asian Games cricket
Gulbadin Naib and Qais Ahmad grabbed three wickets apiece as a battling Afghanistan beat defending champions Sri Lanka by eight runs on Wednesday to book an Asian Games semi-final against Pakistan.
Twins end historic playoff win drought as MLB post-season opens
Royce Lewis smashed home runs in his first two playoff opportunities and the Minnesota Twins snapped the longest post-season win drought by games in American sport history, defeating Toronto 3-1 on Tuesday in a Major League Baseball series opener.
Maiden over: Afghan cricket escapes sanctions despite women's team woes
While cricket fans in Afghanistan excitedly prepare for the World Cup in India, most of the country's women players are in limbo abroad.
Jos Buttler, England's quiet leader
Jos Buttler already has a special place in English cricket given his fame and reputation owe far more to his exploits in white-ball cricket than the traditional Test-match game.
'Foolish' for England to think of World Cup quarters before Samoa
England may have already clinched a Rugby World Cup quarter-final spot but defence coach Kevin Sinfield is refusing to look further than Saturday's final group game with Samoa.
Irish rock O'Mahony -- green to his fingertips
Peter O'Mahony is the Ireland rugby team's "emotional leader" according to head coach Andy Farrell, although unlikely as it sounds he gets all dewy-eyed when his hydrangeas are blooming in his garden.
Edgy New Zealand want to keep focus for Uruguay clash
New Zealand head coach Ian Foster wants his team to show some "edge" as the All Blacks seek to sew up a quarter-final spot in their final Rugby World Cup pool match against Uruguay on Thursday.
Firebrand Gattuso charged with restoring order to Marseille
Life is rarely dull at Marseille but even by the standards of France's most passionately followed football club the weeks leading up to this Thursday's Europa League clash with Brighton and Hove Albion have been remarkable.
Twins end historic playoff win drought as MLB post-season begins
Royce Lewis smashed home runs in his first two playoff opportunities and the Minnesota Twins snapped the longest post-season win drought by games in American sport history, defeating Toronto 3-1 on Tuesday in a Major League Baseball series opener.
Canada's Hughes tries to defend PGA Sanderson Farms title
Canada's Mackenzie Hughes will try to defend his title and build momentum for his 2024 season when the PGA Tour's Sanderson Farms Championship begins Thursday.
Ten Hag urges Man Utd to stick together during crisis
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag believes the Red Devils will work their way out of an early season crisis after facing questions over whether he fears losing his job.
Saka injury in Lens defeat 'a worry' for Arsenal boss Arteta
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta admitted his team's 2-1 Champions League defeat against Lens in France on Tuesday was "a big lesson" as he confirmed Bukayo Saka had been forced off with a muscle injury.
Man Utd, Arsenal rocked in Champions League as Real Madrid edge Napoli
Manchester United crashed to a second successive Champions League defeat on Tuesday, losing 3-2 at home to Galatasaray, while Lens stunned Arsenal and Jude Bellingham once again inspired Real Madrid.
Rangers blank Rays as MLB playoffs begin
Jordan Montgomery struck out six in seven shutout innings to spark the Texas Rangers over Tampa Bay 4-0 on Tuesday in the opening game of their Major League Baseball playoff series.
Hashimoto nails team gymnastics world title for Japan
Daiki Hashimoto delivered with his final routine to ensure Japan regained the team gymnastics world title on Tuesday in Antwerp, less than 10 months ahead of the Paris Olympics.
Messi uncertain as Miami visits Chicago in key MLS clash
Lionel Messi remained uncertain for Inter Miami's MLS match on Wednesday at Chicago as the squad chases a playoff berth into the final weeks of the regular season.
Unlucky Meret hands Madrid win at Napoli
Alex Meret's unfortunate own goal handed Real Madrid a 3-2 win at Napoli on Wednesday which moved the Spanish giants top in Champions League Group C.
Burnley beat Luton to earn first Premier League win this season
Burnley won for the first time in the Premier League this season as Jacob Bruun Larsen's late blast clinched a 2-1 win against fellow strugglers Luton on Tuesday.
Man Utd risk early Champions League exit after Galatasaray defeat
Manchester United crashed to a 3-2 defeat at home to Galatasaray on Tuesday to leave the Red Devils in danger of an early exit from the Champions League.