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'Unique' Paddington wins fourth successive Group One
Irish super horse Paddington powered through the rain to win the Sussex Stakes at 'Glorious Goodwood' on Wednesday to record his fourth successive Group One success.
"You became THE goalkeeper" - tributes to Buffon as he retires
Italy's 2006 World Cup-winning goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon announced his retirement on Wednesday at the age of 45, sparking tributes from the world of football.
"You became THE goalkeeper" - tribues to Buffon as he retires
Italy's 2006 World Cup-winning goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon announced his retirement on Wednesday at the age of 45, sparking tributes from the world of football.
Man City agree deal for Josko Gvardiol: reports
Manchester City have agreed a fee of 90 million euros with RB Leipzig for Croatia international defender Josko Gvardiol, Sky and the BBC reported on Wednesday.
Grieving Kgatlana sends South Africa into Women's World Cup last 16
Captain Thembi Kgatlana, who scored the injury-time goal on Wednesday that took South Africa into the Women's World Cup last 16, revealed afterwards that three family members have died in recent weeks.
Olazabal joins roster of European vice-captains for Ryder Cup
Europe captain Luke Donald has named former skipper Jose Maria Olazabal as his fourth vice-captain for this year's Ryder Cup in Rome.
'That's all folks!' -- Italy legend Buffon hangs up his gloves
Gianluigi Buffon announced his retirement from football on Wednesday, bringing down the curtain on a glorious career as one of the world's greatest ever goalkeepers.
Jamaica, South Africa roar into Women's World Cup last 16
Jamaica dumped out Brazil and South Africa sent Italy home on Wednesday as the supposed minnows roared into the last 16 of an increasingly open Women's World Cup.
Panama's first World Cup goals prove bright future ahead, says coach
Panama coach Nacho Quintana said Wednesday their first-ever World Cup goals in a 6-3 defeat to France will be a springboard to growing the game in their home nation.
Legendary Italian goalkeeper Buffon retires
Italy's 2006 World Cup-winning goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon announced his retirement on Wednesday at the age of 45.
Marta says Brazil World Cup exit 'not even in my worst nightmares'
Marta said Brazil's Women's World Cup exit at the group stage Wednesday was "not even in my worst nightmares" as the legendary attacker bid a heartbreaking farewell to the tournament.
Diani hits hat-trick as France beat Panama 6-3 to make World Cup last 16
Kadidiatou Diani hit a hat-trick as France marched into the last 16 of the Women's World Cup on Wednesday in a 6-3 thriller against Panama.
Jamaica dump Brazil and Marta out of World Cup to reach last 16
Jamaica ensured there would be no fairytale ending to Marta's World Cup career as they strangled Brazil 0-0 to reach the last 16 on Wednesday and condemn the South Americans to their earliest exit since 1995.
Morgan to captain Wales against England in Rugby World Cup warm-up
Ospreys flanker Jac Morgan will captain Wales in Saturday's World Cup warm-up clash against England while Leigh Halfpenny wins his 100th cap.
Rins replaces Morbidelli at Yamaha for 2024 MotoGP season
Spanish rider Alex Rins will partner 2021 MotoGP world champion Fabio Quartararo at Yamaha next season, the team announced on Wednesday.
Russell to lead Scotland against France in Rugby World Cup warm-up
Finn Russell will captain Scotland in Saturday's World Cup warm-up match against France -- less than 10 months after Gregor Townsend left the fly-half out of his initial squad for the autumn series.
'We can beat them': Sweden set up USA showdown at World Cup
Sweden coach Peter Gerhardsson said his in-form side are "convinced" they can knock the United States out of the Women's World Cup after setting up a last-16 tie with the holders this weekend.
US face Sweden World Cup test as South Africa make history
Sweden and holders the United States will meet in the Women's World Cup last 16 while South Africa stunned Italy for a first win ever at the tournament on Wednesday and a place in the knockout stage.
Colombia's Caicedo '100 percent' after World Cup health scares
Linda Caicedo underwent X-rays after health scares at the Women's World Cup but is "100 percent" fit for Colombia's clash with Morocco on Thursday, coach Nelson Abadia said.
South Africa stun Italy to reach Women's World Cup last 16
South Africa won a Women's World Cup match for the first time with a stunning 3-2 victory over Italy to reach the last 16 in a thriller on Wednesday.
Sweden win to set up USA showdown at Women's World Cup
Sweden set up a Women's World Cup last-16 showdown with the United States after a Rebecka Blomqvist header and an Elin Rubensson penalty gave them a 2-0 win over Argentina on Wednesday.
Dembele poised to leave Barca after PSG offer: Xavi
Barcelona boss Xavi Hernandez confirmed on Tuesday that Ousmane Dembele is poised to leave the Spanish giants after receiving an offer from Paris Saint-Germain.
USA look far from World Cup favourites after limping into last 16
The United States came into the Women's World Cup as favourites to win a third title in a row but they head into the last 16 looking anything but champions after limping through the group stage.
Dembele poised to leave Barca after PSG offer: Hernandez
Barcelona boss Xavi Hernandez confirmed on Tuesday that Ousmane Dembele is poised to leave the Spanish giants after receiving an offer from Paris Saint-Germain.
Lauren James steps out of brother's shadow to light up World Cup
Lauren James said on the eve of the Women's World Cup that she wanted to be known as more than just the sister of Chelsea's Reece James -- safe to say she has now done that, and more.
Germany want more creativity in crunch South Korea clash
Germany coach Martina Voss-Tecklenburg has urged her team to be more creative as they look to bounce back from a shock defeat when they meet South Korea in a crunch Women's World Cup clash on Thursday.
Coe sees future for troubled Commonwealth Games
World Athletics president Sebastian Coe says the Commonwealth Games is a strong enough brand to survive its latest crisis, but it must innovate to do so.
Wiegman hails England 'adaptabilty' after World Cup gamble pays off
Sarina Wiegman gambled with a new-look formation against China at the Women's World Cup and it paid off, with the England boss lauding her squad's adaptability as they "grow into the tournament".
Track, BMX, road, mountain all rub shoulders at cycling's world championships
Remco Evenepoel is among the stars assembling for the world cycling championships in Scotland with 13 disciplines including road races, BMX, mountain biking and track racing on the menu from Thursday.
India blow away West Indies in decider to seal ODI series
India swiftly erased the memory of a poor second match to annihilate the West Indies by 200 runs in the decisive third and final one-day international at the Brian Lara Stadium on Tuesday.
Mets deal ace Verlander to Astros at MLB trade deadline
Two-time World Series champion Justin Verlander returned to the Houston Astros on Tuesday, the 40-year-old righthander being moved by the New York Mets at Tuesday's Major League Baseball trade deadline.
Mets deal Verlander to Astros at MLB trade deadline: reports
Two-time World Series champion Justin Verlander returned to the Houston Astros on Tuesday, the 40-year-old righthander being moved by the New York Mets at Tuesday's Major League Baseball trade deadline.