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McIntosh, Marchand tipped to shine at swimming world championships
With a year to go until the Paris Olympics, swimming's top stars are aiming to make a splash at the world championships starting Sunday in the Japanese city of Fukuoka.
'It's crazy, amazing': Haiti bring hope with World Cup debut
Haiti's Women's World Cup debut on Saturday can have "a very big impact" on a country that "is suffering at the moment", their captain Nerilia Mondesir said ahead of their match against European champions England.
London Irish coach Kiss takes over at Queensland Reds
Experienced London Irish coach Les Kiss has signed a three-deal to replace Brad Thorn at the helm of Australian Super Rugby side the Queensland Reds, officials said.
Kohli puts India on top on first day of second West Indies Test
Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja combined in an unbroken century partnership for India to regain the ascendancy over West Indies at 288 for four at stumps on Thursday, the opening day of the second and final Test.
NFL confirms sale of Commanders to Harris group
Dan Snyder's controversial tenure as owner of the Washington Commanders ended Thursday as NFL clubs unanimously approved the sale of the club to a group led by Josh Harris.
Ancelotti: 'I will never talk about Brazil, I am the coach of Real Madrid'
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti moved Thursday to tamp down discussion of his possible future move to the Brazilian national team, saying he was focused on the Spanish giants and their upcoming season.
Crawley glad to repay England faith with stunning Ashes century
Zak Crawley admitted he would have been dropped by any other England set-up after on Thursday rewarding the backing of captain Ben Stokes and coach Brendon McCullum with a superb hundred in the fourth Ashes Test at Old Trafford.
Messi set for Miami debut but maybe off the bench
Lionel Messi should make his debut for Inter Miami against Mexican club Cruz Azul on Friday but the seven-times Ballon d'Or winner may be limited to a role off the bench.
Alba joins 'Barca reunion' with Messi in Miami
Former Spain international defender Jordi Alba has signed for Inter Miami, where he'll join up with former Barcelona team-mate Lionel Messi through 2024, the Major League Soccer Club said Thursday.
West Indies hit back on first day of second India Test
West Indies applied the brakes to a runaway Indian start with the visitors reaching tea on Thursday at 182 for four after being put in to bat on the first day of the second and final Test.
Crawley blasts ton as England seize control of 4th Ashes Test
Zak Crawley's super-charged 189 fuelled a dramatic England run spree on the second day of the must-win fourth Test at Old Trafford as Australia wilted in the face of an Ashes onslaught.
Man Utd confirm signing of goalkeeper Onana from Inter
Manchester United signed Cameroonian goalkeeper Andre Onana from Inter Milan on Thursday in a deal that could rise to £47 million ($57 million).
Lanky amateur Lamprecht takes British Open by storm
South African amateur Christo Lamprecht left his mentor Louis Oosthuizen in the shade as he stormed into a share of the British Open lead in his first round at a major on Thursday.
Vingegaard 'thriving on pressure' in Tour defence - stage winner Asgreen
After sprinting to victory in Thursday's Tour de France stage, Dane Kasper Asgreen showed most delight as he talked of countryman Jonas Vingegaard "thriving under pressure" in defence of the overall title.
Crawley's stunning century puts England ahead in fourth Ashes Test
Zak Crawley's quickfire 189, his maiden Ashes hundred, fuelled a dramatic England run spree on Thursday's second day of the fourth Test at Old Trafford.
Fleetwood sets pace at British Open alongside amateur Lamprecht
Home favourite Tommy Fleetwood joined South African amateur Christo Lamprecht at the top of the leaderboard after hitting a five-under-par 66 on the opening day of the British Open at Hoylake.
Hamilton sorry for sacked De Vries
Lewis Hamilton expressed sympathy on Thursday for rookie Nyck de Vries, sacked by Alpha Tauri after only 10 races, and said it demonstrated the way in which Red Bull, not Formula One as a whole, operated.
Perez concedes Red Bull future is in his hands Perez accepts Red Bull future is in his own hands
Under-pressure Red Bull driver Sergio Perez admitted on Thursday that his future is in his own hands following Alpha Tauri's abrupt sacking of Dutch rookie Nyck de Vries.
Asgreen hails escape quartet as Tour de France sprinters miss a beat
Dane Kasper Asgreen won stage 18 of the Tour de France on Thursday as a long range escape edged a fast-closing peloton to the line at Bourg-en-Bresse.
Asgreen escapes to stage victory as Vingegaard retains Tour lead
Kasper Asgreen of the Soudal-Quick-Step team won stage 18 of the Tour de France on Thursday as a long range escape edged a fast-closing peloton to the line at Bourg-en-Bresse.
Wolves re-sign Doherty after Atletico Madrid exit
Wolves re-signed Matt Doherty on a free transfer on Thursday after the Republic of Ireland defender's exit from Atletico Madrid.
Warholm thriving in ultra-competitive 400m hurdles
The blot on Karsten Warholm's storied track landscape was a botched comeback at last year's world championships, but the Norwegian insists that is well behind him in what is proving to be an ultra-competitive 400m hurdles.
Crawley's maiden Ashes ton revives England in fourth Test
Zak Crawley's quickfire maiden century was the cornerstone of a dramatic England run-spree on the second day of the fourth Ashes Test at Old Trafford on Thursday.
Spieth 'emotionally involved' in Leeds after becoming shareholder
Jordan Spieth said he had become "emotionally involved" in the fortunes of Leeds United despite their relegation from the Premier League after buying shares in the club's new owners, 49ers Enterprises.
Ricciardo says lure of 'fairy tale' ending led to AlphaTauri return
Daniel Ricciardo on Thursday explained how the lure of a fairy tale ending lured him to return and race for struggling AlphaTauri at this weekend's Hungarian Grand Prix.
Fleetwood joins amateur Lamprecht at top of British Open leaderboard
Home favourite Tommy Fleetwood joined South African amateur Christo Lamprecht at the top of the leaderboard on five under par on the opening day of the 151st British Open at Hoylake.
British Open lead 'surreal' for unheralded amateur Lamprecht
South African amateur Christo Lamprecht said he had "earned" the early clubhouse lead at the British Open after a five-under-par opening round in his first major championship at Hoylake on Thursday.
Australia 'heartbroken' after Kerr World Cup injury blow
Co-hosts Australia dedicated their win over Ireland to "spiritual leader" Sam Kerr after she was ruled out of at least their first two Women's World Cup games with a calf injury on Thursday.
Home joy as New Zealand, Australia open World Cup with narrow wins
New Zealand beat Norway 1-0 for a first Women's World Cup win ever and Australia battled past Ireland by the same scoreline on a triumphant opening day for the co-hosts on Thursday.
Starc strikes before England's Moeen Ali completes all-round double
Mitchell Starc struck an early blow before England's Zak Crawley and Moeen Ali denied Australia another breakthrough on the second day of the fourth Test at Old Trafford on Thursday.
Amateur Lamprecht takes shock clubhouse lead at British Open
South African amateur Christo Lamprecht took a surprise clubhouse lead on the first morning of the 151st British Open at Hoylake on Thursday.
Kerr-less Australia grind down Ireland to win nervy World Cup opener
An Australian side missing injured superstar Sam Kerr made a winning start to their home Women's World Cup on Thursday with a nervy 1-0 victory over debutants Ireland in front of a pulsating 75,000-strong Sydney crowd.