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Mbappe no longer untouchable as PSG prepare Champions League return
Kylian Mbappe will face former club Monaco for the final time as a Paris Saint-Germain player on Friday, provided coach Luis Enrique selects his star player.
Recycled fish nets and geothermal power: inside the Paris Olympic village
The athletes' village for the Paris Olympics, which is set to be inaugurated Thursday, contains a host of innovations intended to make it a model of low-carbon construction.
Henry restricts Australia to 147-4 at tea in first NZ Test
New Zealand seamer Matt Henry took the key wickets of Steve Smith and Usman Khawaja as Australia were 147-4 at tea on the opening day of the first Test in Wellington.
Gayle hopes T20 World Cup can help cricket crack US market
Former West Indies star Chris Gayle hopes the T20 World Cup will help cricket crack the lucrative American sports market and lift the game onto a new global level.
Pogacar launches Giro-Tour bid at Italy's white dust epic
Tadej Pogacar opens his season Saturday at the Strade Bianche in Italy targeting a win at the gravel race that will also act as preparation for his assault on a Giro d'Italia and Tour de France double.
Paris Olympic village ready on time as confidence grows
The organisers of the Paris Olympics are set to take the keys for the athletes' village on Thursday a day ahead of schedule, reinforcing growing confidence that they will be ready for the Games.
Star line-up as Lyles, Duplantis test Olympic waters at world indoors
Noah Lyles, Karsten Warholm, Mondo Duplantis and Femke Bol head a star-studded line-up at the World Athletics Indoor Championships in Glasgow as the best from track and field take an important first step towards the Paris Olympics.
US sprinter Lyles ready to write next chapter, starting at world indoors
Noah Lyles' road to his ambitious aim of "all the Olympic medals" at the Paris Games winds through Glasgow this weekend, with the top US sprinter seeking 60m glory at the world indoor championships.
Brumbies eye revenge against Chiefs as Super Rugby hits Melbourne
ACT Brumbies are looking for a statement win over the powerhouse Waikato Chiefs as Super Rugby descends on Melbourne this weekend, while the Canterbury Crusaders attempt to get their season back on track.
Smith falls as Australia 62-1 at lunch in first New Zealand Test
Steve Smith was out just before lunch as Australia made reached 62-1 after being asked to bat by New Zealand in the first Test in Wellington on Thursday.
Ten Hag slams Forest for 'targeting' Fernandes in Man Utd win
Erik ten Hag accused Nottingham Forest of deliberately targeting Bruno Fernandes in Manchester United's FA Cup fifth round win on Wednesday as he slammed "pathetic" criticism of the midfielder.
Yamamoto impresses in Dodgers pre-season debut
Yoshinobu Yamamoto struck out three batters in two scoreless innings in a dazzling pre-season debut Wednesday for the Los Angeles Dodgers, who have bet big that the 25-year-old Japanese star will be a Major League Baseball ace.
Man Utd and Liverpool to meet in FA Cup quarter-finals, Chelsea survive
Manchester United will host Liverpool in an FA Cup quarter-final blockbuster after the bitter rivals took contrasting routes to their fifth round victories on Wednesday.
Rampant Inter charge 12 points clear, Napoli hit Sassuolo for six
Inter Milan continued their march towards the Serie A title with Wednesday's 4-0 thumping of Atalanta which extended their league lead to 12 points, while Victor Osimhen and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia netted five of Napoli's six at Sassuolo.
NBA denies Knicks protest of loss despite referee error
The NBA denied a protest by the New York Knicks on Wednesday of their 105-103 loss at Houston earlier this month, although it came from a referee's mistake.
World champions Spain beat France to win Women's Nations League
Aitana Bonmati scored as Spain added the Women's Nations League trophy to their World Cup title with a comfortable 2-0 victory over France in Wednesday's final in Seville.
England rugby star Owen Farrell felt 'nervous' over leaving Saracens
Owen Farrell said Wednesday he felt "nervous" at telling Saracens he wanted to leave, having been associated with the English Premiership club since he was a teenager.
Osimhen and Kvaratskhelia strike as Napoli hit Sassuolo for six
Victor Osimhen and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia netted five goals between them as Napoli thumped Sassuolo 6-1 on Wednesday, harking back to the thrilling attacking partnership which won last season's Serie A title.
McIlroy dismisses Masters 'asterisk' idea, pushes LIV patience
Rory McIlroy dismissed talk of an "asterisk" on any Masters triumph over missing LIV Golf talent and said Wednesday that patience is needed to solve the PGA-LIV divide.
Christian Horner: 'I don't want to compromise'
There was no immediate response from Christian Horner to the news on Wednesday that he had been cleared by Red Bull of inappropriate behaviour towards a female team member but with the announcement will come a massive sense of relief.
Rigobert Song no longer Cameroon boss, says Eto'o
Rigobert Song has left his job as Cameroon head coach, the Cameroonian football federation (Fecafoot) president Samuel Eto'o said on Wednesday.
Football's packed schedule 'killing product', says PFA chief
Football's congested schedule is not just a health risk to players but is damaging the quality and value of the product, according to Maheta Molango, head of the English Professional Footballers' Association.
Colombia's Villegas voted PGA Player Advisory Council chairman
Colombia's Camilo Villegas, a five-time PGA Tour winner, has been voted by members as the new chairman of the tour's Player Advisory Council, the PGA Tour announced on Wednesday.
Red Bull F1 boss Horner cleared of inappropriate behaviour
Red Bull team chief Christian Horner was cleared Wednesday of wrongdoing following an investigation into complaints of inappropriate behaviour against him made by a female team member.
Hamilton ready for 'emotional' farewell season with Mercedes
Lewis Hamilton on Wednesday admitted he expects to ride an emotional rollercoaster this year, his last with Mercedes where he won six of his seven world titles.
Ex-coach of Belarus athlete banned after Tokyo Olympics 'abuse of power'
The former coach of Belarus sprinter Krystsina Tsimanouskaya has been banned for five years by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) after attempting to force her to return home during the Tokyo Olympics.
Murray 'not likely' to play past summer
Former world number one Andy Murray said on Wednesday he is "likely not going to play competitive tennis past this summer".
Red Bull F1 boss Christian Horner cleared of inappropriate behaviour
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has been cleared of inappropriate behaviour, the Formula One team's parent company said Wednesday.
Haaland hits form as Man City face make-or-break month
Erling Haaland's five-goal haul in an FA Cup demolition of Luton sent an ominous warning to Manchester City's Premier League title rivals that the Norwegian is hitting top form in time for a momentous month in the title race.
Verstappen unfazed by Horner speculation before Formula One season opener
Max Verstappen on Wednesday brushed aside suggestions his bid for a fourth consecutive world title may be affected by speculation around his Red Bull boss Christian Horner.
Saudi investment fund PIF buys into men's tennis in 'strategic' deal with ATP
Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) on Wednesday announced a "multi-year strategic partnership" with the ATP, the governing body of men's tennis, extending the kingdom's influence on international sport.
India's in-form trio handed upgraded contracts
Three India players had their contracts upgraded Wednesday by the national cricket board after stellar performances, as it expanded its players' list from 26 to 30.