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Sinner, Alcaraz eye third round of rain-hit Wimbledon
World number one Jannik Sinner takes on Italian compatriot and former runner-up Matteo Berrettini for a place in the Wimbledon third round on Wednesday as defending champion Carlos Alcaraz looks to avenge a rare Grand Slam defeat.
Indian World Cup winners head home after hurricane delay
India's T20 Cricket World Cup winners were finally heading home Wednesday, officials said, after a hurricane in the West Indies delayed their departure.
Turkey ride 'best save' and wave of emotion into Euros quarters
Turkey are turning their second home into a fortress at Euro 2024 as a blistering start and a stunning save from Mert Gunok at the death engineered a 2-1 win over Austria to reach the quarter-finals.
Girmay gives hope of worldwide expansion for road cycling
The very same day Biniam Girmay became the first black African to win a Tour de France stage, Olympic champion Richard Carapaz became the first Ecuadorian to pull on the overall leader's yellow jersey.
Breakdancing coach Robertson injects new energy to All Blacks
Senior All Blacks are enjoying the energy brought by new head honcho Scott Robertson -- the surfing, breakdancing, maverick coach who faces his first Test in charge against England on Saturday.
Alcaraz, Sinner eye Wimbledon third round
World number one Jannik Sinner takes on Italian compatriot and former runner-up Matteo Berrettini for a place in the Wimbledon third round on Wednesday.
'Microscopic' attention to details powers Ireland, says Nienaber
Microscopic attention to details has helped turn Ireland into a rugby powerhouse, says former World Cup-winning South Africa head coach Jacques Nienaber ahead of a series between the teams.
Brazil held by Colombia in Copa America, to face Uruguay quarter-final
Colombia came from behind to grab a 1-1 draw with Brazil on Tuesday, ensuring their qualification to the Copa America quarter-finals as group winners.
'I made it': Thai 12-year-old fulfils Olympic skateboard dream
Five years after stepping on a skateboard for the first time, Vareeraya Sukasem will represent Thailand at the Olympics, aged just 12.
Olympic swimmers hope for winning edge with latest 'rocket suits'
Swimmers battling for gold at this month's Paris Olympics are banking on the latest cutting-edge swimsuits to be their secret weapon in the pool.
Anti-doping agency sharpens its tools for Paris Olympics
In the battle against drug use at the Paris Olympics, the International Testing Agency (ITA) plans to deploy a more streamlined, high-tech approach to identify and target potential cheats.
Montella rights 'stain' of Austria defeat to reach Euros quarters
Turkey coach Vincenzo Montella said beating Austria 2-1 to reach the quarter-finals of Euro 2024 was extra special after being thrashed by the same opponents in a friendly in March.
Great entertainers Austria unlucky to bow out of Euros: Rangnick
Austria coach Ralf Rangnick bemoaned his side's fortune in bowing out of Euro 2024 on Tuesday following a 2-1 loss to Turkey, as he hit out at the boring football played by other sides at the tournament.
Bronny James ready for pressure after 'surreal' Lakers move
Bronny James said Tuesday he is ready to deal with the pressure of playing alongside his NBA superstar father LeBron as he was formally unveiled by the Los Angeles Lakers.
Turkey set up Euros quarter-final with Dutch after thrilling win over Austria
Turkey will face the Netherlands in the quarter-finals of Euro 2024 after winning a thriller with Austria 2-1 as both countries reached the last eight of a European Championship for the first time since 2008.
Rose qualifies for British Open as Garcia misses out
England's Justin Rose qualified Tuesday for this month's British Open at Troon as former Ryder Cup team-mate Sergio Garcia again failed to book a place in golf's oldest major championship for the second-straight year.
Demiral double sends Turkey into Euro 2024 quarters at Austria's expense
Merih Demiral was Turkey's unlikely hero with both goals in a 2-1 win over Austria on Tuesday that booked their place in the Euro 2024 quarter-finals.
Wimbledon rookie takes aim at Djokovic after beating Alcaraz and Sinner
Not many players can boast victories over Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner but British rookie Jacob Fearnley has notched up that impressive double and now looks for a third in the shape of Novak Djokovic at Wimbledon.
Romania boss Iordanescu hopes Euros run a sign of things to come
Romania coach Edward Iordanescu said he hoped his side's Euro 2024 run, where they topped Group E before Tuesday's last-16 elimination by the Netherlands, could be a "new beginning" for the country's national team.
Wimbledon champ Vondrousova out in first round as Djokovic, Swiatek cruise
Marketa Vondrousova became the first defending women's Wimbledon champion to lose in the first round for 30 years on Tuesday as Novak Djokovic and Iga Swiatek cruised through.
England cricket great Boycott reveals second cancer diagnosis
Geoffrey Boycott has been diagnosed with throat cancer for the second time and will undergo surgery, the England cricket great announced Tuesday.
Netherlands 'showed a reaction' in Euros win over Romania: Gakpo
Netherlands forward Cody Gakpo said his under-fire side had "showed a reaction" in the 3-0 win over Romania on Tuesday that sent them into the Euro 2024 quarter-finals.
Right on cue as Djokovic seeks snooker tips from 'Rocket Ronnie'
What does a seven-time Wimbledon champion do when he sucks at snooker?
Anderson takes seven-wicket Championship haul ahead of England exit
England great James Anderson took seven wickets for Lancashire in a County Championship match against Nottinghamshire on Tuesday -- just eight days before his final Test appearance.
Dutch 'showed a reaction' in Romania Euros win, says Gakpo
Netherlands forward Cody Gakpo said his under-fire side "showed a reaction" in Tuesday's 3-0 win over Romania which sent them to the Euro 2024 quarter-finals.
Malen doubles up as Dutch beat Romania to reach Euro 2024 quarters
The Netherlands swept into their first European Championship quarter-final since 2008 as Donyell Malen scored twice in a 3-0 win over Romania in the last 16 on Tuesday.
Canada's Buchanan hospitalized with leg injury in Copa training
Canada midfielder Tajon Buchanan was taken to a Dallas-area hospital on Tuesday after suffering a lower leg injury in training for the team's Copa America quarter-final against Venezuela.
Mali captain Traore suspended for inciting 'rebellion' in team
Mali captain Hamari Traore has been suspended for inciting "rebellion" after the publication of a letter criticising the national federation, an official told AFP on Tuesday.
NHL unveils 2024-25 schedule with season starting in Prague
The National Hockey League revealed its 2024-25 season schedule on Tuesday, with the campaign set to begin October 4-5 with games in Prague before the North American slate starts October 8.
End of an era as 'disappointed' Murray withdraws from Wimbledon singles
Two-time champion Andy Murray called time on his Wimbledon singles career on Tuesday after the "extremely disappointed" former world number one lost his battle to recover from back surgery.
Pogacar 'hits hard' in Alps to reclaim Tour de France lead
Two-time former champion Tadej Pogacar soloed to victory in stage four of the Tour de France in the Alps on Tuesday to reclaim the overall leader's yellow jersey on the first major mountain challenge.
Mitchell agrees to three-year extension with NBA Cavs: reports
Donovan Mitchell has agreed to a three-year NBA contract extension with the Cleveland Cavaliers worth $150.3 million that keeps him with the team through 2028-29, according to multiple reports Tuesday.