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Australia keep England at bay after Broad strikes in fourth Test
Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith held firm after England's Stuart Broad closed in on 600 Test wickets in the fourth Ashes Test on Wednesday.
Explosion in golf's prize money not sustainable, warns British Open chief
British Open organisers the R&A warned on Wednesday that golf cannot jeopardise its financial future by ever increasing prize money for players after the influx of cash to the sport from the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF).
J-League champions Yokohama spoil Rodgers's Celtic return
Celtic lost 6-4 to J-League champions Yokohama F-Marinos on Wednesday as Brendan Rodgers began his second spell in charge of the Glasgow giants in a pre-season tour of Japan.
Spinners set up 131-run chase for Pakistan against Sri Lanka
Spinners Noman Ali and Abrar Ahmed took three wickets each as Pakistan bowled out Sri Lanka for 279 on Wednesday, leaving the visitors needing 131 runs to win the rain-hit opening Test.
Chinese divers maintain perfect record at world championships
Chinese divers claimed another gold medal at the world championships in Japan on Wednesday, taking their tally to nine out of nine at the competition so far.
Burnley sign Swiss striker Amdouni from Basel
Burnley signed Switzerland striker Zeki Amdouni from Basel for an undisclosed fee on Wednesday.
Benjamin Mendy signs for French club Lorient after sex trial acquittal
Benjamin Mendy signed for French club Lorient on Wednesday after the former Manchester City and France defender was acquitted in a sex offences trial in England last week.
Pakistan spinners make inroads but Sri Lanka take lead
Pakistan's spinners took regular wickets but a stubborn fifty by Dhananjaya de Silva helped Sri Lanka take a 61-run lead in their second innings of the opening Test on Wednesday.
England bowl in fourth Ashes Test as Broad eyes 600 wickets
England captain Ben Stokes won the toss and elected to field first in the fourth Test against Australia at Old Trafford on Wednesday which his side must win to maintain their hopes of an Ashes series victory.
Onana confirms 'irresistible' United move
Andre Onana said that he couldn't the resist the chance to play at Manchester United as the Cameroon goalkeeper prepares to join the Premier League giants after one season at Inter Milan.
Kerr says Australia treating opening World Cup match as a final
Captain Sam Kerr on Wednesday said Australia were treating their opening game at the World Cup against Ireland like a final, vowing not to be overawed by playing in front of 80,000 fans in Sydney.
Pakistan spinners strike but Sri Lanka's Madushka stands firm
Opener Nishan Madushka stood firm after Sri Lanka lost three wickets and still trailed Pakistan by 55 runs on day four of the rain-hit opening Test on Wednesday.
O'Sullivan fit for World Cup opener as Ireland vow to get physical
Experienced midfielder Denise O'Sullivan is fit for Ireland's opening match at the Women's World Cup against co-hosts Australia on Thursday after being hurt in the abandoned friendly with Colombia.
British and Irish Lions to face joint Australia-New Zealand side on 2025 tour
The British and Irish Lions will face a joint Australia-New Zealand side in an unofficial "fourth Test" on their 2025 tour, which will include matches against the Wallabies in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne, it was announced Wednesday.
Infantino urges fans to 'seize moment' on eve of Women's World Cup
FIFA president Gianni Infantino urged fans to "seize the moment" Wednesday and snap up Women's World Cup tickets, with the opening match yet to sell out on the eve of the tournament.
World Cup will 'wake up' New Zealand's love of football: coach
Staging the Women's World Cup will "wake up" New Zealand's passion for football, the co-hosts' coach Jitka Klimkova said on Wednesday's eve of the tournament.
Philippines hope 'meteoric rise' to debut World Cup changes everything
In a country obsessed with beauty pageants, basketball and boxing, the Philippines women's team hope to ignite interest in football when they make the nation's World Cup debut this week.
Martial arts superstar Bruce Lee's legacy endures 50 years on
Hong Kong businessman W. Wong still remembers the day in 1972 when he first heard neighbourhood kids rave about a figure who seemed larger than life: Bruce Lee.
Player revolt, Putellas fitness overshadow Spain's World Cup charge
Spain are still among the favourites at the Women's World Cup but missing several key players because of a dispute and with concerns about Alexia Putellas' fitness they are taking the hard path.
Five players to watch at the British Open
The world's best golfers descend on Hoylake, near Liverpool, for the start of the 151st British Open on Thursday.
Hurdles world record-holder Amusan charged with anti-doping violation
Women's hurdles world record-holder Tobi Amusan said Wednesday she has been charged with an alleged anti-doping rule violation, casting doubt on her participation in next month’s world championships.
Infantino says 'seize moment' in last-minute World Cup ticket plea
FIFA president Gianni Infantino on Wednesday urged fans to "seize the moment" and snap up Women's World Cup tickets, with most games yet to sell out on the eve of the tournament.
McIlroy hopes Hoylake return can finally end major drought
Rory McIlroy returns to the scene of his sole British Open triumph at Hoylake this week hoping fond memories can help him snap a nine-year major drought, even if they do make him feel old.
Stokes hopes England cricket fever endures despite northern snub
England captain Ben Stokes said he hoped the feelgood factor surrounding his side would endure regardless of the outcome of this season's Ashes, even though he was "devastated" by the decision not to hold any Tests in the north of the country when Australia next tour in 2027.
Messi will need time to adapt to MLS - Beckham
David Beckham believes Lionel Messi will need time to adapt to Major League Soccer, even though the standard of play is at a "different level" from the European game.
Defiant Pogacar promises Tour de France fight
Two time former champion Tadej Pogacar insisted the two hardest stages of the Tour de France were still to come and refused to concede defeat despite a crushing time trial setback on Tuesday.
Messi starts his new job in the Florida heat
Lionel Messi got down to business with his new Inter Miami team-mates on Tuesday, taking part in his first full training session with the Major League Soccer club.
Alba to join 'Barca reunion' with Messi in Miami
Former Spain international defender Jordi Alba will sign for Inter Miami and join up with former Barcelona team-mate Lionel Messi, with more new arrivals expected in the coming days, owner Jorge Mas said on Tuesday.
Vingegaard pulverises Pogacar in Tour de France Alpine time-trial
Jonas Vingegaard soared to a crushing triumph on stage 16 of the Tour de France on Tuesday, winning the 22.4km time trial by 1min 38sec from Tadej Pogacar, who was second.
Bayern sign defender Kim Min-jae from Napoli
Bayern Munich on Tuesday signed South Korean defender Kim Min-jae from Italian champions Napoli.
Rashford signs new five-year Man Utd deal
Marcus Rashford has signed a new five-year contract at Manchester United, the English football giants announced Tuesday.
Vingegaard pulverises Pogacar in Tour de France duel
Jonas Vingegaard soared to a crushing triumph on stage 16 of the Tour de France on Tuesday, winning the 22.4km time trial by 1min 38sec from Tadej Pogacar, who was second.