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Spain reach World Cup semi-finals for first time, Japan or Sweden await
Spain reached the semi-finals of the Women's World Cup for the first time with a 2-1 win over the Netherlands in extra time, with Sweden and Japan playing later Friday for the right to face them.
Spain beat Netherlands 2-1 in extra time to reach World Cup semis
Teenager Salma Paralluelo hit an extra-time winner as Spain beat the Netherlands 2-1 at the Women's World Cup on Friday to set up a semi-final clash with Japan or Sweden.
Swiatek holds off Muchova to reach quarters at rainy Montreal
Iga Swiatek, unfazed by two lengthy rain delays, held off Karolina Muchova 6-1, 4-6, 6-4 to reach the quarter-finals of the WTA Montreal Open on Thursday.
Pakistan's K2 porters tread between tradition and modernity
Under mountains that dagger the sky, a misfit caravan of Pakistani porters trudge towards K2 toting live chickens and lawn furniture for adventurers seeking an audience with the world's second-highest peak.
Van der Poel targets unique world cycling treble
Mathieu van der Poel could complete an historic treble on Saturday when he attempts to add the mountain bike world title to his current road race and cyclo-cross crowns.
Alcaraz battles into Toronto quarters, Murray out injured
Carlos Alcaraz passed a tiebreak test on Thursday as the top seed squeezed into the Toronto Masters quarter-finals with a 3-6, 7-6 (7/2), 7-6 (7/3) victory over Hubert Hurkacz.
Injured Murray withdraws from Toronto clash
British veteran Andy Murray withdrew from his last 16 clash with Italy's Jannik Sinner at the ATP Toronto Masters on Thursday, citing an abdominal strain.
England celebrates the Webb Ellis myth
There is no actual evidence that William Webb Ellis "picked up the ball and ran" during a game of football at Rugby School but that has not prevented a legend building up around him.
Arm wrestling grips India with glitzy dreams
Athletes flex muscled biceps before going hand-to-hand in a newly televised arm-wrestling league seeking to take the sporting spotlight in otherwise cricket-mad India with a glitzy Bollywood-style makeover.
Colombia banking on their character to topple England at World Cup
Colombia coach Nelson Abadia is treating their Women's World Cup clash on Saturday against England like a chess game, confident his side's strength of character will carry them through to the semi-finals.
Spieth grabs first round lead at St. Jude Championship
Jordan Spieth grabbed a one stroke lead after the first round of the St. Jude Championship in Memphis on Thursday, making a strong start to the opening event of the FedEx Cup playoffs.
Medvedev reaches ATP Toronto quarters, Ruud upset
Daniil Medvedev's hardcourt mastery continued Thursday with a 6-4, 6-4 victory over Lorenzo Musetti at the ATP Toronto Masters.
Mickelson bets topped $1 bn says former gambling associate
Phil Mickelson has placed bets worth a total of more than $1 billion during his career, including a $400,000 wager on the outcome of the 2012 Ryder Cup, according to excerpts from a forthcoming book published in US media on Thursday.
Ruud rally falls short in Toronto loss to Davidovich Fokina
Third-seeded Casper Ruud came up just short in his bid to battle past Alejandro Davidovich Fokina Thursday, falling 7-6 (7/4), 4-6, 7-6 (7/4) to the unseeded Spaniard at the ATP Toronto Masters.
Kyrgios withdraws from US Open: organizers
Australian star Nick Kyrgios has withdrawn from this month's US Open as he works his way back from injury, organizers said Thursday.
Pegula leads way into WTA quarter-finals at rainy Montreal
Fourth-seeded American Jessica Pegula grabbed the first quarter-final berth at the WTA Montreal Open on Thursday with a crisp 6-4, 6-0 victory over Jasmine Paolini.
England boss Borthwick urges Arundell to 'trust his instincts'
Henry Arundell has been told to "trust his instincts" by England coach Steve Borthwick when the 20-year-old rising star faces Wales in a Rugby World Cup warm-up match at Twickenham on Saturday.
Wales boss Gatland expects Faletau to be fit for Rugby World Cup
Wales coach Warren Gatland is "pretty confident" key back-row forward Taulupe Faletau will be fit to take his place in the squad for next month's Rugby World Cup in France.
Kompany backs Burnley target Ramsey to win England honours
Vincent Kompany believes Burnley are on the cusp of signing a future England international in Aston Villa midfielder Aaron Ramsey.
Dygert puts injuries behind her with time trial world title
Three years after a horror fall almost ended her career, Chloe Dygert of the United States won the women's time trial at the cycling world championships on Thursday.
Villa's Buendia suffers major knee injury
Aston Villa midfielder Emiliano Buendia has suffered a "significant knee ligament injury" that could rule him out for up to eight months, the Premier League club announced Thursday.
Guardiola says Man City treble 'once in a lifetime' feat
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said Thursday that last season's remarkable treble success was a "once in a lifetime" achievement as he tried to lower expectations on the eve of a new campaign.
Real Madrid rocked by injury to goalkeeper Courtois
Real Madrid suffered a huge blow on the eve of the new La Liga season with goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois rupturing the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee during training on Thursday.
West Ham complete signing of Mexico's Alvarez from Ajax
West Ham have completed the signing of Mexico international Edson Alvarez from Dutch giants Ajax for an undisclosed fee, the Premier League club announced Thursday.
Dupont and Ntamack back as France at full strength for Scotland rematch
Antoine Dupont and Romain Ntamack will return to the France team for Saturday's Rugby World Cup warm-up against Scotland in Saint-Etienne after being rested for last week's defeat at Murrayfield.
Farrell leads experienced England in Wales World Cup warm-up
England recalled several senior players, including Billy Vunipola, to a side once again captained by regular skipper Owen Farrell for their return Rugby World Cup warm-up match against Wales at Twickenham on Saturday.
Diani firing for France ahead of Australia World Cup showdown
Kadidiatou Diani might have feared she was going to miss the Women's World Cup when she suffered a fractured collarbone towards the end of last season, but the 28-year-old returned to fitness in time and has played a key role on France's run to the quarter-finals.
Bayern reach deal with Spurs to sign Kane: reports
Bayern Munich have reached an agreement to sign England captain Harry Kane from Tottenham, for a Bundesliga record fee of over 100 million euros ($110 million), reports said Thursday.
Hooper and Cooper axed from Wallabies World Cup squad, Skelton named captain
Michael Hooper, Quade Cooper and Len Ikitau were shock omissions from a young Wallabies World Cup squad named Thursday with Will Skelton handed the captain's armband ahead of veteran James Slipper.
Colombia's historic Women's World Cup run years in the making
Colombia's run to the Women's World Cup quarter-finals may have taken many by surprise, but for coach Nelson Abadia it is the product of years of building.
Japan and Sweden brace for ultimate clash of styles at World Cup
Japan are the revelation of the Women's World Cup but they must brace themselves for the ultimate clash of styles when they face Sweden in the quarter-finals at Eden Park on Friday.
Netherlands turn to their Spanish spies for World Cup clash
Netherlands coach Andries Jonker says he "knows everything" about Spain ahead of their Women's World Cup quarter-final on Friday, thanks in part to former Spanish international Damaris Egurrola.