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Wallabies' Jones says mentality key to toppling Boks
Upbeat Wallabies coach Eddie Jones on Friday said he intends to kick off his reign by creating history against world champions South Africa in Pretoria this weekend, with a winning mentality key to his new-look Australia.
Nets' Simmons out of Australia's basketball World Cup squad
Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons ruled himself out on Friday of playing for Australia at the World Cup this year to instead focus on recovering from injuries.
Dressel denied again at US swimming's world championship trials
Seven-time Olympic swimming gold medallist Caeleb Dressel was denied again in his bid to return to the World Championships on Thursday, finishing tied for fifth in the 100m butterfly at the US championships in Indianapolis.
Qualifier Kuest shares US PGA Tour lead in Detroit
Monday qualifier Peter Kuest nabbed nine birdies in an eight-under par 64 on Thursday to share the first-round lead with Taylor Moore at the US PGA Tour Rocket Mortgage Classic in Detroit.
Higher costs dent Nike profits
Nike reported a drop in quarterly profits Thursday despite higher sales due to the drag from increased costs and the liquidation of unwanted merchandise.
Santos end contract of player caught up in bribery scandal
Brazilian club Santos said Thursday they have terminated the contract of defender Eduardo Bauermann, who has been implicated in a match-fixing scandal rocking Brazilian soccer.
Messi and Busquets not moving to Miami for a holiday says Martino
Newly appointed Inter Miami coach Gerardo Martino says there is no question of Lionel Messi and Sergio Busquets moving to South Florida to chill on South Beach.
Duckett defends England's aggression as Australia hit back in 2nd Test
Ben Duckett insisted England had no regrets about their aggressive game-plan after the opener was one of several batsman to fall into Australia's short-ball trap on a dramatic day at Lord's.
Hook-happy England give away their wickets in 2nd Ashes Test
Australia preyed on England's determination to stick to aggressive 'Bazball' cricket as several batsmen fell into a hooking trap during a chaotic session in the second Test at Lord's on Thursday.
'Hunted' Vingegaard buzzing as Tour de France prepares to roll
Cycling's Tour de France, with its caravan of teams, media, publicity and security, was visible everywhere around Bilbao on Thursday, as champion Jonas Vingegaard prepared to start the defence of his title.
Happy hookers England gift their wickets in 2nd Ashes Test
Australia preyed on England's determination to stick to aggressive 'Bazball' cricket as several batsmen fell into a hooking trap during the second Test at Lord's on Thursday.
Pogacar vows to "hold his horses" in Tour de France title tilt
Two-time Tour de France winner Tadej Pogacar says he has revised last year's flawed strategy as he chases a third title starting Saturday in Bilbao.
Gauff beats Pegula to reach Eastbourne semis
Coco Gauff secured her first win over a top-ten player in 10 months by beating doubles partner Jessica Pegula 6-3, 6-3 in the quarter-finals of the Eastbourne International on Thursday.
Swiatek makes first grass-court semi-final ahead of Wimbledon
World number one Iga Swiatek made the semi-finals of a grass-court tournament for the first time by beating Anna Blinkova in Bad Homburg on Thursday.
Australia's Lyon suffers calf injury in Ashes blow
Australia off-spinner Nathan Lyon suffered an Ashes injury scare when he limped off with a calf problem during the second day of the second Test at Lord's.
American team wins Ocean Race after jury awards bonus points
American boat 11th Hour was named winner of The Ocean Race when the race jury awarded it four points in compensation for a collision with a competitor early in the last leg.
Man Utd agree deal to sign Chelsea's Mount: reports
Manchester United have agreed to sign England midfielder Mason Mount from Chelsea for an initial £55 million ($69 million), according to reports on Thursday.
Cavendish "loving" his racing as he chases Tour de France record
All-time great sprinter Mark Cavendish said he was loving every minute of his final season ahead of Saturday's Tour de France Grand Depart in Bilbao.
World cycling chief Lappartient France's new Olympic chief
World cycling chief David Lappartient was on Thursday elected president of the French National Olympic Committee (CNOSF) on the back of a call for unity in the run-in to next year's Paris Games.
Closer rivalry has not chilled our friendship insist Alonso and Sainz
Spanish Formula One great Fernando Alonso and his compatriot Carlos Sainz said on Thursday they remain close friends despite the former's Aston Martin car being more competitive with the latter's Ferrari this year.
England counter-attack after Smith hundred in second Test
England hit back with both bat and ball in the second Test at Lord's on Thursday following Steve Smith's latest hundred for Australia.
Ex-world number one Wozniacki announces return to tennis
Former world number one Caroline Wozniacki announced Thursday she is set to return to professional tennis, three years after retiring to start a family.
Bilbao buzzing as Tour de France gets ready to roll
Cycling's Tour de France, with its vast caravan of teams, media, publicity and security, was visible everywhere around the Spanish city of Bilbao Thursday, with riders poised to embark on the epic 21-day race to Paris.
Smith gets his century but England fight back in second Test
Steve Smith returned to form with a century for Australia, but England hit back to dismiss the tourists for 416 in the second Test at Lord's on Thursday.
Inside the Rafa Nadal Academy, a tennis talent hotbed
The soft thud of bouncing balls and coaches' orders echo over the courts at the Rafa Nadal Academy, the tennis "factory" the Spanish superstar dreamed into reality, his great legacy to the sport and to his island, Mallorca.
Ferreira hat-trick as USA hit six, Jamaica crush Trinidad
Jesus Ferreira struck a hat trick as the United States crushed St. Kitts and Nevis 6-0 in the CONCACAF Gold Cup on Wednesday while Group A rivals Jamaica beat Trinidad and Tobago 4-1 with Demarai Gray scoring twice.
Smith sizzles in 200m backstroke, Weinstein shocks Ledecky in 200 free
Regan Smith, shaping up for a World Championships showdown with Australian Kaylee McKeown, clocked a blistering 2min 03.80sec to win the 200m backstroke at the US swimming championships on Wednesday.
Verstappen aims for another record as Red Bull head home
Runaway leader and defending double world champion Max Verstappen bids to become the most successful driver in Austrian Grand Prix history this weekend as Red Bull plan a poignant ‘century’ celebration on home ground.
Tottenham buy Maddison from relegated Leicester
Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday completed the signing of creative midfielder James Maddison from relegated Leicester in a deal worth 40 million pounds (46.3m euros) plus add-ons.
Martino named new coach of Inter Miami ahead of Messi arrival
Inter Miami have appointed former Barcelona and Argentina coach Gerardo Martino to take charge of the Major League Soccer team, setting up a reunion with compatriot Lionel Messi.
Arsenal sign Havertz from Chelsea on 'long-term contract'
Arsenal on Wednesday signed German attacking midfielder Kai Havertz from Chelsea on a "long-term contract".
Star gymnast Biles poised for August return to competition
Gymnastics superstar Simone Biles is poised to compete in August for the first time since mental health and safety concerns cut short her Tokyo Olympics campaign, entering the August US Classic near Chicago.