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Germany, Serbia reach Basketball World Cup final
Germany and Serbia set up a Basketball World Cup final showdown on Friday, as the United States and Canada both crashed out in the semi-finals.
Kerr laments slow start as US crash out of Basketball World Cup
Head coach Steve Kerr said the United States failed to "set a tone" after they fell short of reaching the Basketball World Cup final for a second straight tournament Friday.
Villa's Coutinho joins Al Duhail of Qatar on loan
Brazilian forward Philippe Coutinho joined Qatari side Al Duhail on a season-long loan from Aston Villa on Friday.
Evenepoel Vuelta defence collapses, Vingegaard wins stage for daughter
Remco Evenepoel's Vuelta a Espana defence collapsed Friday after he was dropped by a big group early into stage 13, won by Jonas Vingegaard on a superb day for Jumbo-Visma.
'Special' Germany stun US to reach Basketball World Cup final
Germany head coach Gordon Herbert hailed his "special group" of players after they stunned the United States on Friday to reach the Basketball World Cup final.
Marquez struggling to emerge from MotoGP 'nightmare'
Marc Marquez admits that he is struggling to recover the form that made him a six-time MotoGP champion after a "nightmare" three years following his brutal right arm break.
Buttler leads England to 291-6 in first New Zealand ODI
Jos Buttler topscored with 72 as England reached 291-6 in their 50 overs against New Zealand in the first one-day international at Sophia Gardens on Friday.
'Germany still among the world's best', says Japan coach Moriyasu
Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu said on Friday struggling Germany were still among the world's best despite the four-time World Champions' recent results.
Gauff carrying Williams legacy into US Open final
Serena Williams may be one year into her retirement but American teenager Coco Gauff will be proudly carrying the tennis icon's legacy when she takes on Aryna Sabalenka in the US Open final on Saturday.
Fijian Tela given playmaking duties for Wales match
Teti Tela was on Thursday handed the heavy playmaking responsibility of starting at fly-half in Fiji's opening Rugby World Cup Pool C match against Wales.
Wales boost as veteran Faletau to face Fiji
Veteran Taulupe Faletau's injury recovery handed Wales a boost on Friday ahead of their tricky Rugby World Cup Pool C opener against Fiji in Bordeaux.
Russell to pull Scottish strings against South Africa
Mercurial fly-half Finn Russell will pull the strings for Scotland when they take on South Africa in Marseille on Sunday after coach Gregor Townsend named the squad for what is a crucial World Cup clash.
Japan ready for Chile to bring the heat in simmering Toulouse
Japan head coach Jamie Joseph went for experience on Friday as he named nine survivors from the last World Cup in his starting XV to face Chile in Toulouse.
Rugby World Cup kicks off as France faces key organisational test
Hosts France kick off the Rugby World Cup against three-time champions New Zealand on Friday in a mouth-watering appetiser to a tournament that will provide a key test of the country's organisational skills ahead of the 2024 Olympics.
'Accurate' Mitchell thriving after surprise England call-up for Argentina clash
Alex Mitchell said his surprise call-up as scrum-half for England's crucial World Cup opener against Argentina in Marseille on Saturday had been a "rollercoaster" after missing out on the initial squad.
Labuschagne ready and waiting as Green adds to Australia's injury woes
All-rounder Cameron Green will miss a substantial part of Australia's Cricket World Cup build-up after being struck on the head by a ball from Kagiso Rabada during the first one-day international against South Africa on Thursday.
Thousands turn out for launch of Asian Games torch relay in Hangzhou
China launched the torch relay for its Covid-delayed Asian Games on Friday with thousands of people lining the streets of the host city Hangzhou.
Gauff, Sabalenka into US Open final after climate protest
American teenager Coco Gauff shrugged off disruption from climate protesters to reach the US Open final on Thursday as Aryna Sabalenka survived a huge scare to stay on course for a second Grand Slam title.
Sabalenka fends off Keys to reach US Open final
Aryna Sabalenka fought back from the brink of defeat to overcome American 17th seed Madison Keys in a third-set tie-break and line up a US Open final against home favourite Coco Gauff.
Gauff brushes off protests and Muchova to reach US Open final
American teenager Coco Gauff shrugged off a 49-minute stoppage caused by climate protesters to power into the US Open final on Thursday with a straight sets defeat of Karolina Muchova.
Lions edge Super Bowl champion Chiefs 21-20 in NFL season opener
The Detroit Lions, touted as NFL contenders after decades of playoff futility, stunned the Super Bowl champion Chiefs 21-20 in Kansas City on Thursday to kick off the 2023 season.
US Open drama as semis halted by climate protest
The US Open was plunged into chaos on Thursday after environmental activists disrupted play, forcing a 49-minute stoppage as the tennis showpiece became the latest high-profile sporting event to be targeted by protesters.
Messi winner gets Argentina under way in World Cup qualifying
A trademark, curling free-kick from Lionel Messi got world champions Argentina off to a winning start in South American World Cup qualifying on Thursday with a 1-0 victory at home to Ecuador.
Gauff defeats Muchova to reach US Open final
American teenager Coco Gauff shrugged off a 50-minute stoppage caused by climate protesters to power into the US Open final on Thursday with a straight sets defeat of Karolina Muchova.
Bengals extend quarterback Burrow in reported record deal
Cincinnati and Joe Burrow have agreed to a five-year, $275 million contract extension that will make the quarterback the highest-paid player in the NFL, ESPN reported Thursday.
Colombia make winning start to World Cup qualifying
Colombia beat Venezuela 1-0 while 10-man Peru held on for a 0-0 draw at Paraguay as the long journey of South American qualifying for the 2026 World Cup got under way on Thursday.
US Open chaos as climate protesters halt semi-final
The US Open was plunged into chaos on Thursday after climate activists disrupted play, forcing a 50-minute stoppage as the tennis showpiece became the latest sporting event to be targeted by protesters.
US Open semi-final halted after climate protest
The US Open women's singles semi-final between Coco Gauff and Karolina Muchova was dramatically halted on Thursday after a protest by climate activists.
US Open semi-final halted after protest
The US Open women's singles semi-final between Coco Gauff and Karolina Muchova was halted on Thursday after an apparent protest by climate activists.
Hot putter carries China's Liu to LPGA Queen City lead
China's Liu Ruixin's hot putter helped her shrug off severe allergies and grab the first-round lead in the LPGA Queen City Championship on Thursday on seven-under par 65.
France close on Euro 2024 spot, Netherlands beat Greece
France took a huge step towards qualifying for Euro 2024 with a 2-0 victory over Ireland on Thursday, while the Netherlands and Denmark claimed big wins as they eye places at next year's finals in Germany.
Dutch move into Euro slot with 3-0 victory over Greece
The Netherlands scored three times in the first half against Greece in Eindhoven on Thursday and cruised to a victory that lifted them to second place in Group B of Euro 2024 qualifying.