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New Japan police raids over Tokyo Olympics claims: reports
Japanese police carried out new raids on Wednesday over allegations a 2020 Tokyo Olympics board member received money from a sponsor he signed a consulting contract with, local media reported.
NZ super coach has Rugby World Cup ambitions - with or without All Blacks
New Zealand super coach Scott Robertson has revealed that he wants to win the Rugby World Cup -- with or without the All Blacks.
Real held by America in US friendly
Karim Benzema and Eden Hazard were on target as Spanish giants Real Madrid were held to a 2-2 draw by Mexican side Club America in their pre-season friendly on Tuesday.
Five things 'dented' All Blacks must fix in South Africa
The All Blacks are in South Africa preparing to face the world champions, with New Zealand's head coach Ian Foster under intense pressure to end their dire run of form after four defeats in their last five matches.
Juventus, Barcelona draw 2-2 in US friendly
Ousmane Dembele and Moise Kean scored two goals apiece as Barcelona and Juventus fought to an entertaining 2-2 draw in their US pre-season friendly in Dallas on Tuesday.
Commonwealth Games defy doomsayers to remain afloat
The Commonwealth Games are sometimes seen as a quirky relic in the modern sporting calender but former International Olympic Committee (IOC) marketing chief Michael Payne says they have consistently defied the doomsayers.
England's women leave a lasting legacy on road to Euro 2022 final
England will play a final of the European Championships on home soil at Wembley for the second time in little over a year, but the success of the country's women has the opportunity to leave a lasting legacy.
West Ham seal deal for Italy striker Scamacca
West Ham announced the signing of Italy striker Gianluca Scamacca on Tuesday from Sassuolo on a five-year deal.
England thrash Sweden to reach women's Euro 2022 final
England will have the chance to win a first ever major women's tournament in front of a sold-out Wembley this weekend after beating Sweden 4-0 in Sheffield on Tuesday to reach the Euro 2022 final.
Suarez says has preliminary agreement to rejoin Nacional
Former Barcelona and Liverpool star Luis Suarez announced on Tuesday he has reached "a preliminary agreement" to return to his first club Nacional for three months ahead of the World Cup in Qatar.
Stenson set for LIV debut as Trump course hosts event
Sacked European Ryder Cup captain Henrik Stenson makes his LIV Golf debut on Friday as Donald Trump's Bedminster course hosts the second US event of the rebel Saudi-backed circuit against a backdrop of protests.
No French inferiority complex against Germany for Euro semi-final
French defender Wendie Renard believes there is no reason for her side to have an inferiority complex when they face eight-time winners Germany in Wednesday's Euro 2022 semi-final.
PSG confirm Mukiele arrival from RB Leipzig
Paris Saint-Germain confirmed on Tuesday the signing of France defender Nordi Mukiele from RB Leipzig on a five-year deal.
Dybala vows to give 'his maximum' after joining Roma
Argentina forward Paulo Dybala said on Tuesday he hoped to use his experience to help Roma's youthful squad, in his first press conference since signing a three-year contract.
Ludwig wins stage 3 of women's Tour de France, Vos stays in yellow
Danish rider Cecilie Uttrup Ludwig outmuscled Marianne Vos to win stage three of the women's Tour de France on Tuesday but the veteran Dutch rider held on to the yellow jersey.
Germany lose Buhl to Covid ahead of France semi-final
Klara Buhl has been ruled out of Germany's Euro 2022 semi-final against France after testing positive for coronavirus on Tuesday.
Former US women's goalie Solo convicted of driving impaired: reports
Former US women's goalkeeper Hope Solo has pleaded guilty to driving while impaired, according to media reports, and says she is "slowly coming back" after undergoing alcohol treatment.
Nigerians bask in Amusan's record-breaking athletic glory
Nigerians, including three presidential candidates, basked in the glory of the country's first world athletics gold medal, welcoming a respite from bad news about economic hardships and deepening insecurity.
Karunaratne, De Silva take Sri Lanka's lead past 300 in Pakistan Test
Skipper Dimuth Karunaratne battled through back pain to extend Sri Lanka's second-innings lead to 323 after key strikes by Pakistan's bowlers in the second Test on Tuesday.
Ronaldo arrives at Man Utd training ground for talks on future
Cristiano Ronaldo arrived back at Manchester United's training ground on Tuesday ahead of talks with new manager Erik ten Hag over his Old Trafford future.
Garcia to 'hold off' on quitting DP World Tour to keep alive Ryder Cup hopes
Sergio Garcia, who plays on the rebel LIV Golf circuit, says he is going to "hold off" on quitting the European-based DP World Tour as he assesses his Ryder Cup future.
Pakistan hurt Sri Lanka with key wickets in second Test
Pakistan's bowlers hurt Sri Lanka with key strikes including the wicket of Angelo Mathews in his 100th Test as the tourists tried to wrestle back the initiative on day three of the second Test on Tuesday.
Olympic javelin champion Chopra out of Commonwealth Games
India's Olympic javelin champion Neeraj Chopra has been ruled out of the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham with injury, sports authorities said on Tuesday.
Ramesh bags five as Sri Lanka bowl out Pakistan for 231
Sri Lanka extended their lead to 169 after spinner Ramesh Mendis took five wickets to help bowl out Pakistan for 231 on day three of the second Test on Tuesday.
Injury sidelines All Blacks prop Tu'ungafasi for Tests in South Africa
All Blacks prop Ofa Tu'ungafasi has withdrawn from the team's Rugby Championship matches in South Africa because of a neck injury, New Zealand head coach Ian Foster confirmed Tuesday.
'No panic' as 'dented' All Blacks prepare to face Springboks
All Blacks head coach Ian Foster insisted Tuesday there is no panic in their ranks before facing South Africa away, even with New Zealand's pride dented by their home series defeat to Ireland.
Popp explodes for Germany after ending Euro woe
Alexandra Popp seem destined never to play at a European Championship due to injury, but the veteran striker is now leading Germany's charge back to the top of the women's game at Euro 2022.
Sweden unhappy at VAR 'catastrophe' before England semi-final
Sweden forward Kosovare Asllani described the use of fewer cameras for VAR calls at women's Euro 2022 as a "catastrophe" on Monday after being on the wrong side of a series of tight calls so far in the tournament.
US mulls more events after World Championship success
As a metaphor for a sport with lofty ambitions, Armand Duplantis soaring to a pole vault world record was the perfectly scripted final act that a thrilling World Athletics Championships deserved.
Macron seeks to calm concerns over Paris 2024 Olympics
French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday met senior ministers to calm concerns that preparations for the Paris 2024 Olympics are beset by security and budget worries, almost two years to the day before the sporting extravaganza opens.
'Wonderful day' for Vos as she takes yellow jersey in women's Tour de France
Dutch rider Marianne Vos took over the yellow jersey in the women's Tour de France with victory in a three-way sprint to win the second stage from Meaux to Provins on Monday.
Classic events in doubt as F1 drafts plans for city-centred future
The future of the French Grand Prix and several other classic European races was declared uncertain on Monday as the dust settled following Max Verstappen's crushing victory in front of a sell-out crowd at the Paul Ricard Circuit.