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Sinckler, Ludlam to end England careers with Toulon move
England forwards Kyle Sinckler and Lewis Ludlam will join Toulon on three-year deals next season, the French club's president Bernard Lemaitre said on Thursday.
No Old Firm ban for Celtic manager Rodgers
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers will be in the Ibrox technical area for next month's Old Firm derby away to Glasgow rivals Rangers after being handed an immediate one-match ban for criticising match officials following a recent game against Hearts.
England veteran Care to make Barbarians debut against Fiji
Veteran scrum-half Danny Care is to represent the Barbarians for the first time after being selected for their Twickenham match with Fiji on June 22, the invitational club announced Thursday.
Newcastle's Tonali charged with alleged breaches of English betting rules
Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali has been charged with misconduct by England's Football Association relating to 50 alleged incidents of betting on matches, the governing body announced Thursday.
France fly-half Ntamack 'ready' for injury return with Toulouse
France's Toulouse fly-half Romain Ntamack will return from more than seven months out with a knee injury this weekend, the club's defence coach Laurent Thuery said on Thursday.
Neuville takes control at rain-soaked Safari Rally
Belgian world championship leader Thierry Neuville took control of the Safari Rally Kenya on Thursday after the opening special stage ahead of Estonia's Ott Tanak, both driving a Hyundai.
Sharfuddoula becomes first Bangladeshi on ICC elite umpire panel
Sharfuddoula Ibne Shahid said on Thursday it was a "great honour" to be named the first Bangladeshi to join the International Cricket Council's Elite Panel of umpires.
Nicoll relishes her shot at double Olympic stardom
Adele Nicoll has travelled a long way from the person who was "sad" and "rather lost" in 2020, to the extent she has a live chance of achieving the rare feat of competing in both a Summer and Winter Olympics.
Japan leukaemia survivor Ikee to swim at Paris Olympics
Leukaemia survivor Rikako Ikee will compete for Japan in the 100m butterfly at the Paris Olympics after missing out on an individual place at the Tokyo Games three years ago.
Suns eclipse Nuggets, Rockets silence Thunder
Kevin Durant scored 30 points and grabbed 13 rebounds to lead the Phoenix Suns to a 104-97 victory over reigning NBA champions Denver on Wednesday to keep things close at the top of the Western Conference.
Sinner and Medvedev book Miami Open semi-final clash
World number three Jannik Sinner will face defending champion Daniil Medvedev in the semi-finals of the Miami Open - a rematch of the Australian Open final won by Sinner and last year's Miami title match.
James triple-double leads Lakers, Warriors win despite Green ejection
LeBron James returned from a one-game absence to post a 23-point triple-double on Wednesday and lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 136-124 NBA victory over the Memphis Grizzlies.
Sinner and Medvedev power into Miami last four
World number three Jannik Sinner will face defending champion Daniil Medvedev in the semi-finals of the Miami Open -- a re-match of last year's final -- after they both enjoyed victories on Wednesday.
Collins and Alexandrova fight into Miami semi-finals
Danielle Collins and Ekaterina Alexandrova will meet in the semi-finals of the WTA Miami Open after victories in the last eight on Wednesday.
Michael Hooper poised to make Australia 7s debut in Hong Kong
Michael Hooper is set to make his sevens debut for Australia at the prestigious Hong Kong tournament, it was announced Thursday, as the Wallabies Test veteran bids for a place at the Paris Olympics.
MLB Dodgers agree with catcher Smith on 10-year, $140 mn deal
Will Smith, a catcher who helped the Los Angeles Dodgers to victory in the 2020 World Series, agreed to a 10-year contract extension worth $140 million, the team announced Wednesday.
Chelsea march into Women's Champions League semis, Lyon power past Benfica
Chelsea reached the semi-finals of the Women's Champions League on Wednesday despite a 1-1 draw at home to Ajax, while Lyon also progressed after brushing aside Benfica in France.
Korda and Ko among most fancied at new LPGA Arizona event
Nelly Korda is off to her best start of any LPGA season and back atop the world rankings, but she wants to be boring at this week's LPGA Ford Championship.
Sinner powers past Machac into Miami semis
World number three Jannik Sinner moved into the semi-finals of the Miami Open in emphatic style on Wednesday, beating Czech Tomas Machac 6-4, 6-2.
Lyon power past Benfica to reach Women's Champions League semis
Lyon progressed to the semi-finals of the Women's Champions League on Wednesday after brushing aside Benfica 4-1 courtesy of a brace from Delphine Cascarino and a Kadidiatou Diani strike.
Phillies postpone MLB opener against Braves over rainy forecast
The Philadelphia Phillies have postponed their Major League Baseball season opener against Atlanta from Thursday to Friday due to heavy rain in the forecast, the club announced on Wednesday.
US Open champion Clark hurts back as Masters debut looms
Reigning US Open champion Wyndham Clark suffered a back injury in a gym workout and is questionable for this week's PGA Houston Open with his planned Masters debut only two weeks away.
Collins beats Garcia to move into Miami Open semis
American Danielle Collins powered into the semi-finals of the WTA Miami Open with an emphatic 6-3, 6-2 win over France's Caroline Garcia on Wednesday.
Former England women's football captain Houghton set to retire
Former England women's captain Steph Houghton announced Wednesday she would be retiring from football at the end of the season.
Hyderabad beat Mumbai after highest-ever IPL total on record-breaking day
Sunrisers Hyderabad posted 277-3 for the highest-ever Indian Premier League total and went on to beat Mumbai Indians by 31 runs in a six-hitting festival on Wednesday.
Van Aert breaks collarbone, ribs in Flanders fall
Belgian cyclist Wout van Aert broke his collarbone and several ribs in a high-speed mass fall during the Around Flanders one-day race on Wednesday.
MLB owners approve $1.725 bn Orioles sale deal on season's eve
Major League Baseball team owners unanimously approved the sale of the Baltimore Orioles to a group led by private equity investor David Rubenstein on Wednesday, a day before their season begins.
Liverpool 'not the right option' for Alonso, says Matthaeus
Ballon d'Or winner Lothar Matthaeus said Wednesday a move to Liverpool in the summer was "not the right option" for in-demand Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso.
Van Aert hospitalised as American Jorgenson wins Around Flanders
Matteo Jorgenson won the Around Flanders cycling classic on Wednesday after his team-mate Wout van Aert and Eritrea's Biniam Girmay were taken away in ambulances after a high-speed crash.
Pope wants Surrey to send Stewart out on a high
England batsman Ollie Pope has urged his Surrey teammates to ensure departing director of cricket Alec Stewart ends his time at The Oval with yet more silverware.
British Olympic diving champion Lee to miss Paris Games after spinal surgery
British Olympic diving champion Matty Lee, who won gold alongside Tom Daley three years ago, will miss the Paris Games following spinal surgery.
Bayern's Kane back but Neuer doubtful for Dortmund match
Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane returned to team training on Wednesday while captain Manuel Neuer remains doubtful ahead of Saturday's home clash with Borussia Dortmund.