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Muchova shocks Sabalenka to reach French Open final, Swiatek eyes title
Unheralded Karolina Muchova saved a match point as she stunned world number two Aryna Sabalenka to reach the French Open final on Thursday, while Iga Swiatek hopes to stay on course for a third Roland Garros title.
Fiorentina demand UEFA act after Biraghi injury against West Ham
Fiorentina on Thursday demanded tough action from UEFA after their captain Cristiano Biraghi was struck in the head by an object thrown by West Ham fans during the Europa Conference League final in Prague.
Muchova in epic comeback to stun Sabalenka and reach French Open final
Karolina Muchova of the Czech Republic saved a match point and battled back from 2-5 down in the final set to shock world number two Aryna Sabalenka and reach her maiden Grand Slam final at the French Open on Thursday.
Tour champion Vingegaard pays tribute to knife attack victims after Dauphine stage win
Tour de France champion Jonas Vingegaard paid tribute to the victims of Thursday's knife attack in the French Alps after winning the fifth stage of the Criterium du Dauphine in the region.
Stokes wants Ashes series to go 'beyond cricket'
England captain Ben Stokes says he wants to be involved in an Ashes series that goes "beyond cricket" as he prepares to face Australia in a five-match series.
McLaughlin-Levrone sets sights on women's 400m flat world record
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone destroyed the 400m hurdles world record when she claimed world championships gold on home soil last year and the American now has her sights set on the long-standing best in the 400m flat.
India lose openers early in WTC final against Australia
Australia captain Pat Cummins dismissed opposing skipper Rohit Sharma as India lost both their openers cheaply on the second day of the World Test Championship final at The Oval on Thursday.
Tour champion Vingegaard in control with Dauphine fifth stage win
Denmark's Jonas Vingegaard took control of the Criterium du Dauphine before the race's Alpine finale with a solo victory in Thursday's fifth stage.
Siraj strikes as India fight back after Smith century in WTC final
Mohammed Siraj led an India fight back as they finally saw the back of Australia centurions Travis Head and Steve Smith on Thursday's second day of the World Test Championship final at the Oval.
Disqualified Japanese player Kato becomes French Open champion
Japan's Miyu Kato became a French Open champion on Thursday, four days after she was controversially disqualified from the women's doubles for accidentally hitting a ball girl.
India fight back after Smith century in WTC final
India dismissed centurions Travis Head and Steve Smith as they battled back against Australia on the second day of the World Test Championship final at The Oval on Thursday.
Liverpool sign Argentine World Cup winner Mac Allister
Liverpool signed Argentine World Cup winner Alexis Mac Allister from Brighton on Thursday for a fee that could rise to a reported £55 million ($69 million).
Messi doesn't want 'pressure' of a Barca return: Xavi
Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez said Thursday he understood Lionel Messi's desire to avoid the "pressure" of a return to the Catalan giants this summer.
Chelsea owners pledge brighter future after torrid season
Chelsea's owners insist they remain committed and optimistic about the future under new manager Mauricio Pochettino after a disastrous season for the Premier League club.
Rice set to leave West Ham, says club chairman
West Ham chairman David Sullivan has confirmed captain Declan Rice will be sold during the summer transfer window, just hours after the club ended their decades-long trophy drought.
Australia's Smith speeds to hundred in WTC final against India
Australia star Steve Smith wasted little time in reaching his hundred on the second day of the World Test Championship final against India at the Oval on Thursday.
Djokovic and Alcaraz in era-defining French Open duel
Having battled through 59 encounters with Rafael Nadal over 16 years of epic rivalry, Novak Djokovic faces the Spanish legend's heir apparent Carlos Alcaraz at the French Open in a match laced with era-defining potential.
Kiko Navarro, Alcaraz's boyhood coach says 'Paris was our dream'
Few people know Carlos Alcaraz better than Kiko Navarro, the coach who shaped the Spaniard in his formative years into the fearless world number one targeting a second Grand Slam title at the French Open.
Players guaranteed to earn at least $30,000 at Women's World Cup
Every player at next month's Women's World Cup is guaranteed to earn at least $30,000, FIFA says, with the winners taking home $270,000.
Springbok Kolbe heading to Japan's Suntory
World Cup-winning Springbok winger Cheslin Kolbe will play for Japanese club Tokyo Suntory Sungoliath next year, the club announced Thursday.
Three South Korean players fined for boozing at Baseball Classic
Three South Korean players have been fined and ordered to do community service for drinking during their failed World Baseball Classic campaign.
Boult set to return for New Zealand at ODI World Cup
Seamer Trent Boult could return for New Zealand at the ODI World Cup later this year despite not having a national contract, Black Caps coach Gary Stead said Thursday.
'Comrades' ultra-marathon, a symbol of hope in S.Africa
After dropping off children at school, South African minibus driver "Roro" Mokgele Ramathe parks up and strips down to his training kit underneath.
Chiefs chase Reds revenge in Super Rugby quarter-finals
The Waikato Chiefs have a score to settle against the Queensland Reds in the Super Rugby Pacific quarter-finals this weekend when the New Zealanders look to avenge their only defeat this campaign.
'We didn't offer much resistance' says Heat's Spoelstra
Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra admitted his team had been "pummeled" in the paint in their 109-94 defeat to the Denver Nuggets and had failed to respond to the challenge.
'Incredible' Jokic, Murray feat propels Nuggets past Heat
Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray carved out a slice of NBA history on Wednesday, both notching 30-point triple-doubles as the Denver Nuggets downed the Miami Heat 109-94 to regain the upper hand in the NBA Finals.
Australian football pioneer Rasic dies aged 87
Australia remembered Rale Rasic as a pioneer Thursday after the man who took the country to its first football World Cup died aged 87.
City old boy Dzeko caps career with unexpected Champions League final
Edin Dzeko has the chance to crown his career with the biggest prize in football, his former club Manchester City standing in the way of a Champions League triumph which no-one would have expected when he signed for Inter Milan two years ago.
Swiatek in ominous French Open form as Sabalenka targets final
Two-time champion Iga Swiatek looks to reach a third French Open final in four years on Thursday while Aryna Sabalenka puts her 12-match Grand Slam winning run on the line in the Roland Garros semi-finals.
Jokic and Murray dominate as Nuggets take 2-1 lead over Miami
Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray dominated the Miami Heat, both making triple doubles, as the Denver Nuggets took a 2-1 lead in the NBA Finals and regained their home court advantage with a 109-94 win in game three on Wednesday.
Man City and Inter target Champions League glory in Istanbul final
Manchester City are hoping to get their hands on the Champions League trophy at last, and complete a historic treble, when Pep Guardiola's team face outsiders Inter Milan in Saturday's final in Istanbul.
All Blacks winger Fainga'anuku to join French club Toulon
All Blacks winger Leicester Fainga'anuku will join French club Toulon later this year, his New Zealand side the Canterbury Crusaders said Thursday.