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British Open tees off as LIV rebel Poulter is booed by St Andrews crowd
LIV Golf rebel Ian Poulter was booed on the first tee as the 150th British Open got underway on the Old Course in St Andrews on Thursday with Rory McIlroy the bookmakers' favourite for the Claret Jug.
Crystal Palace boss rues lack of first-teamers for pre-season tour
Crystal Palace manager Patrick Vieira said Thursday that the club's decision to not bring several first-team regulars on a pre-season tour of Singapore and Australia was not ideal preparation for the upcoming Premier League season.
Wales captain Biggar fit for Springboks series decider
Fly-half Dan Biggar will captain Wales against South Africa in Cape Town on Saturday in the third, series-deciding Test after recovering from a shoulder injury.
UK police open investigation after Farah trafficking revelations
London's Metropolitan Police have opened an investigation after British Olympic great Mo Farah made stunning revelations he was illegally trafficked into Britain as a child.
Omanyala gets last minute visa reprieve for Worlds: coach
Africa's fastest man Ferdinand Omanyala will be able to compete in the World Athletics Championships after being granted a last-minute visa to travel to the United States, his coach said Thursday.
Justin Rose withdraws from British Open with back injury
England's Justin Rose withdrew from the 150th British Open just ahead of his scheduled tee-time in Thursday's first round, organisers announced.
Wallabies look to Hodge as England ring changes
Wallabies coach Dave Rennie is banking on versatile back Reece Hodge to help his team seal a bruising series against England on Saturday, with former rugby league star Suliasi Vunivalu shaping up as a secret weapon.
Jones makes three changes for England finale against Australia
England coach Eddie Jones made three changes Thursday for their crunch clash against the Wallabies with veteran scrum-half Danny Care recalled and Ollie Chessum and Lewis Ludlam handed starts among the forwards.
In Albania, divers fish for WWII bombs
Under a cliff in Vlora bay, one of the most beautiful sites on the Albanian Riviera, a diver emerges from the water carrying an artillery shell which he carefully places on the pebbly beach.
United's Rashford eager for 'fresh start' under Ten Hag
Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford said Thursday he was relishing a "fresh start" under new coach Erik ten Hag, keen to put a forgettable last season behind him.
St Andrews hosts 150th British Open amid ongoing fallout from LIV series
The 150th British Open teed off on the Old Course in St Andrews on Thursday with organisers keen for the focus to remain on a historic championship despite the ongoing fallout caused by the breakaway LIV Golf series.
Maguire fit as United manager Ten Hag urges team to 'use initiative'
Manchester United captain Harry Maguire should be available to face Melbourne Victory after missing their 4-0 thumping of Liverpool, manager Erik ten Hag said Thursday while urging his team to use their initiative.
All Blacks coach Foster fends off pressure ahead of Ireland series decider
Ian Foster has downplayed the pressure mounting on him as New Zealand coach, saying on Thursday that all his focus is on beating an outstanding Ireland in the series-deciding third Test.
Spin vs spin as Sri Lanka take on Pakistan in Test opener
Dimuth Karunaratne's Sri Lanka will be looking to build on their winning momentum at Galle as the hosts take on Pakistan in a likely spin battle in the opening Test starting Saturday.
Australia's Hodge gets recall for third England Test
Versatile back Reece Hodge and young forward Harry Wilson were recalled to an injury-blighted Wallabies team Thursday among four changes for their winners-take-all third Test clash against England.
St Andrews set for 150th British Open amid ongoing fallout from LIV series
The 150th British Open tees off on the Old Course in St Andrews on Thursday with organisers keen for the focus to remain on a historic championship despite the ongoing fallout caused by the breakaway LIV Golf series.
Sorenstam, Sagstrom share lead at LPGA team tournament
Swedish veteran Annika Sorenstam and compatriot Madelene Sagstrom grabbed a share of the first round lead at the LPGA Tour's Dow Great Lakes Bay Invitational two-player team tournament on Wednesday after carding a five-under-par 65.
Hurdles king Warholm going into worlds at 100% after injury
Norwegian hurdles king Karsten Warholm insisted Wednesday he was going to bring everything he could to the table as he battles back from injury in his quest for a third world championship gold.
Maiden US world champs offers spotlight for 'unknown' stars
Track and field stars are hoping a maiden world championships on US soil will shine the light on athletes in a country where athletics is dwarfed by the big money sports of American football, basketball and baseball.
Djokovic inagurates courts at controversial Bosnian 'pyramids'
Recently-crowned Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic on Wednesday inaugurated tennis courts at a 'pyramid park' in Bosnia that he regularly visits to recharge his batteries.
Netherlands, Sweden survive scares to close on Euro 2022 quarter-finals
Holders the Netherlands held off a stirring fightback by Portugal to close in on a place in the Euro 2022 quarter-finals with a 3-2 win over Portugal, while Sweden struck late to beat Switzerland 2-1 on Wednesday.
No place for Russian 'killers' in athletics, says Ukraine's Mahuchikh
Yaroslava Mahuchikh used to be not just fierce rivals with Russia's Mariya Lasitskene, but also friends in the tight-knit world of elite women's high jumping.
Blue Jays axe skipper Montoyo
The Toronto Blue Jays fired manager Charlie Montoyo on Wednesday following the club's sluggish start to the season.
Sweden strike late to break Swiss resistance
Sweden needed a late winner from substitute Hanna Bennison to close in on a place in the Euro 2022 quarter-finals with a 2-1 win over Switzerland in Sheffield on Wednesday.
Bangladesh sweep to ODI series win as West Indies batting 'didn't show up'
Bangladesh's array of spin bowling talent again proved too much for the West Indies batting line-up to handle with the visitors completing a comprehensive series-clinching nine-wicket victory in the second One-Day International of a three-match series at the Guyana National Stadium on Wednesday.
Bangladesh sweep to ODI series win as West Indies batting 'didn't show up' nine-wicket win over West Indies
Bangladesh's array of spin bowling talent again proved too much for the West Indies batting line-up to handle with the visitors completing a comprehensive series-clinching nine-wicket victory in the second One-Day International of a three-match series at the Guyana National Stadium on Wednesday.
Sterling becomes first signing of Chelsea's new era
England international Raheem Sterling on Wednesday became Chelsea's first signing since Todd Boehly's consortium bought the club, ending his successful spell at Manchester City.
Bangladesh bundle out West Indies for 108 in 2nd ODI
Bangladesh's array of spin bowling talent combined to skittle the West Indies for just 108 with the visitors now heavily favoured to complete a series-clinching victory in the second one-day international of a three-match series at the Guyana National Stadium on Wednesday.
Vingegaard seizes Tour de France lead with soaring mountain triumph
Jonas Vingegaard climbed into the Tour de France overall lead in a mountain stage win for the ages on Wednesday as defending champion Tadej Pogacar wilted in the sizzling heat and cracked with the soaring heights.
Vingegaard takes Tour de France lead with sizzling mountain triumph
Jonas Vingegaard climbed into the Tour de France overall lead in a mountain stage for the ages Wednesday as defending champion Tadej Pogacar wilted and then cracked in the heat and the heights.
Mesut Ozil and Fenerbahce agree to divorce
Mesut Ozil is leaving Fenerbahce after the former Germany international fell out wih the Turkish side's management.
Son and Kane lead 6-3 Spurs romp to delight South Korean fans
Local hero Son Heung-min delighted his South Korean fans by scoring twice as Tottenham Hotspur beat a K-League select team 6-3 in a wildly entertaining pre-season friendly in Seoul on Wednesday.