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Three tons as record-breaking Australia crush South Africa

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Cameron Green slapped a 47-ball century with Travis Head and Mitchell Marsh also blasting tons as Australia crushed …

Head, Marsh, Green hit centuries as Australia make 431-2 in 3rd South Africa ODI

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Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh and Cameron Green all slapped brilliant centuries as Australia posted an ominous 431-2 in …

Pujara announces retirement from Indian cricket

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Batsman Cheteshwar Pujara announced his retirement from all forms of Indian cricket on Sunday, bringing to an end an …

LAFC's Son, Whitecaps' Mueller score first MLS goals

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Los Angeles FC's South Korean superstar Son Heung-min and Vancouver's prized German import Thomas Mueller grabbed their …

Australian quick Morris out for 12 months with back injury

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Fast bowler Lance Morris was Sunday ruled out for 12 months due to back surgery, denying him the chance to be part of …

Son scores first MLS goal as LAFC draw 1-1 with Dallas

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Los Angeles FC's South Korean superstar Son Heung-min grabbed his first Major League Soccer goal on Saturday, burying a …

Sinner, Sabalenka chasing rare repeats as US Open gets underway

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Defending champions Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka are chasing rare repeat US Open triumphs as the final Grand Slam …

Home hope Henderson, Aussie Lee share Canadian Women's Open lead

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Canadian Brooke Henderson holed out from a bunker for an eagle at the 17th hole on the way to a six-under par 65 and a …

Fucsovics holds off van de Zandschulp for ATP Winston-Salem crown

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Hungary's Marton Fucsovics steadied after a late lapse to capture his third ATP title on Saturday, holding off Botic van …

Fleetwood, Cantlay share PGA Tour Championship lead

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Tommy Fleetwood, chasing an elusive first PGA Tour title and a $10 million top prize, bounced back from a late double …

Argentina stun All Blacks with historic 29-23 upset win

Aug 23 2025

An inspired Argentina played with greater discipline to upset New Zealand 29-23 in a bruising Rugby Championship Test …

France begin Women's Rugby World Cup with hard-fought win over Italy

Aug 23 2025

France made a winning start to their Women's Rugby World Cup campaign as they ground out a 24-0 victory over Italy in …

Barca complete late comeback win as Atletico drop more points in Liga

Aug 23 2025

Barcelona fought back from two goals down at newly-promoted Levante to win 3-2 on Saturday, while Atletico Madrid …

Aubameyang stars as Marseille end chaotic week on five-goal high

Aug 23 2025

Marseille put a week of turmoil behind them as Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored twice in a 5-2 win over Paris FC on …

Alcaraz targeting 'unbelievable' Sinner at US Open

Aug 23 2025

Carlos Alcaraz is hoping to end Jannik Sinner's dominance of hardcourt Grand Slam events as the two rivals prepare to do …

De Bruyne strikes in Napoli's strong start as Modric's Milan sank by Cremonese

Aug 23 2025

Kevin De Bruyne scored on his Napoli debut on Saturday as the Serie A champions kicked off their title defence with a …

Swiatek plays down favorite status ahead of US Open

Aug 23 2025

Iga Swiatek insisted Saturday she does not see herself as favorite for the US Open despite an impressive run of recent …

Springboks back in contention after win - Erasmus

Aug 23 2025

South Africa are back in contention to defend their Rugby Championship title, coach Rassie Erasmus said after the …

Cirstea downs Li to claim WTA Cleveland crown

Aug 23 2025

Romanian veteran Sorana Cirstea captured her first WTA title in more than four years on Saturday, beating American Ann …

Atletico still without Liga win after Elche draw

Aug 23 2025

Atletico Madrid dropped more points from a winning position in La Liga as their opening home match of the season ended …

Schell shock as six-try star leads Canada to 65-7 World Cup hammering of Fiji

Aug 23 2025

Julia Schell needed just 22 minutes to score a remarkable six tries as Canada launched their Women's Rugby World Cup …

Gyokeres scores twice but injuries to Saka, Odegaard sour Arsenal rout of Leeds

Aug 23 2025

Viktor Gyokeres scored his first two Arsenal goals as the Gunners gave Leeds a harsh lesson in the step-up to the …

Man City revamp rocked by Spurs, Arsenal thrash Leeds

Aug 23 2025

A new-look Manchester City showed familiar frailties as Tottenham strolled to a 2-0 win at the Etihad on Saturday, while …

De Bruyne strikes in Napoli's strong start to Scudetto defence at Sassuolo

Aug 23 2025

Kevin De Bruyne scored on his Napoli debut on Saturday as the Serie A champions kicked off their title defence with a …

Leverkusen stumble in Ten Hag Bundesliga debut, Dortmund collapse late

Aug 23 2025

Bayer Leverkusen let a one-goal lead slip to lose 2-1 at home to Hoffenheim in new coach Erik ten Hag's Bundesliga debut …

Gyokeres scores twice as Arsenal rout Leeds

Aug 23 2025

Viktor Gyokeres scored his first two Arsenal goals as the Gunners gave Leeds a harsh lesson in the step up to the …

McGhie the hat-trick heroine as Scotland overwhelm Wales in Women's Rugby World Cup

Aug 23 2025

Francesca McGhie's superb hat-trick helped Scotland launch their Women's Rugby World Cup campaign with a convincing 38-8 …

'It's in my DNA': Williams relishes US Open return at 45

Aug 23 2025

Venus Williams said Saturday she is relishing the prospect of her record-extending 25th US Open appearance, saying the …

Pollard steers Springboks to victory over Wallabies

Aug 23 2025

South Africa bounced back from defeat a week ago with fly-half Handre Pollard producing a masterly kicking performance …

Philipsen wins Vuelta a Espana opening stage

Aug 23 2025

Belgian sprinter Jasper Philipsen won the opening stage of the Vuelta a Espana on Saturday, powering his way to victory …

Crystal Palace's Eze returns to boyhood club Arsenal

Aug 23 2025

Arsenal have completed the signing of Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace, it was announced Saturday, with the England …

Leverkusen stumble in Ten Hag Bundesliga debut

Aug 23 2025

Bayer Leverkusen let a one-goal lead slip to lose 2-1 at home to Hoffenheim in new coach Erik ten Hag's Bundesliga debut …

Marquez sweeps to victory in Hungary to bolster title lead

Aug 23 2025

Marc Marquez continued his winning streak as he cruised to victory in the Hungarian Sprint race by almost three seconds …

Man City revamp rocked by Spurs, Villa beaten at Brentford

Aug 23 2025

A new-look Manchester City showed familiar frailties as Tottenham strolled to a 2-0 win at the Etihad on Saturday, while …

Reyna trades Dortmund for Gladbach chasing 'new chapter'

Aug 23 2025

United States forward Giovanni Reyna has joined Borussia Monchengladbach until 2028 after six years at neighbours …

Diamond sparkles for Irish training icon Mullins in the Ebor

Aug 23 2025

Legendary Irish jumps trainer Willie Mullins struck gold on the flat winning his second Ebor Handicap in the last three …

Australia start Women's Rugby World Cup with record 73-0 rout of Samoa

Aug 23 2025

Australia launched their Women's Rugby World Cup campaign with a record-breaking 73-0 thrashing of Samoa in Salford on …

Tottenham's new-found desire to defend delights Frank

Aug 23 2025

Tottenham boss Thomas Frank hailed his side's defensive improvement just three games into his reign after comfortably …

Man City troubles reappear as solid Spurs go top

Aug 23 2025

Manchester City's troubles from last season were exposed once more in a humbling 2-0 home defeat to Tottenham on …

Man City's old problems rear their head as Tottenham ease to victory

Aug 23 2025

Manchester City's troubles from last season were exposed once more in a humbling 2-0 home defeat to Tottenham on …

Revenge off the menu for Ginting at badminton world championships in Paris

Aug 23 2025

Indonesia's former world number two Anthony Ginting told AFP he had come to terms with the shoulder injury which cost …

'Uncle Marc' Guehi credits family and Swansea for Palace starring role

Aug 23 2025

Crystal Palace star Marc Guehi known jokingly as 'Uncle Marc' by his family is reportedly being eyed by Premier League …

Practice makes perfect, says 'disciplined' Jefferson-Wooden

Aug 23 2025

In-form US sprinter Melissa Jefferson-Wooden will return home to fine-tune final touches before heading to the world …

Van de Zandschulp to face Fucsovics in ATP Winston-Salem final

Aug 23 2025

Botic van de Zandschulp worked overtime Friday to reach the final of the ATP hardcourt tournament in Winston-Salem, …

Zverev 'on right path' after mental health reset

Aug 23 2025

World number three Alexander Zverev says he's "on the right path" heading into the US Open after leaning on friends and …

Akie Iwai stretches lead to three strokes at Canadian Women's Open

Aug 22 2025

Akie Iwai carded a two-under par 69 on Friday to push her lead to three strokes midway through the Canadian Women's …

Secretariat's Triple Crown jockey Ron Turcotte dies at 84

Aug 22 2025

Ron Turcotte, who famously rode Secretariat to the Triple Crown in 1973 to earn an enduring place in horse racing lore, …

Djokovic narrows focus in pursuit of 25th Grand Slam

Aug 22 2025

Former tennis world number one Novak Djokovic says the expansion of most ATP Masters 1000 events to 12 days makes them …

England 'just getting started' after Women's Rugby World Cup rout of USA warns Mitchell

Aug 22 2025

England coach John Mitchell insisted his tournament favourites had only "just got started" after launching the Women's …

Kane hits hat trick as Bayern make 'statement' in Bundesliga opener

Aug 22 2025

Harry Kane hit a hat-trick, Michael Olise a double and newcomer Luis Diaz also scored as Bayern Munich made a …

Trump says 2026 World Cup draw set for December in Washington

Aug 22 2025

US President Donald Trump announced Friday that the draw for the 2026 World Cup will be held in Washington on December 5 …

Ruiz goal gives rusty PSG narrow win over Angers in Ligue 1

Aug 22 2025

Fabian Ruiz scored the only goal of the game while Ousmane Dembele missed a penalty as a rusty Paris Saint-Germain beat …

Chelsea thrash West Ham to pile pressure on former boss Potter

Aug 22 2025

Chelsea came from behind to thrash West Ham 5-1 on Friday and leave former Blues boss Graham Potter under pressure just …

Fraser-Pryce aiming to end career in 'magnificent way' at Tokyo worlds

Aug 22 2025

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce was in buoyant form despite finishing fourth in the 100m at the Brussels Diamond League, saying …

Gauff looks to future with bold coaching change before US Open

Aug 22 2025

Coco Gauff says she didn't hesitate to shake up her team just days before the US Open, hoping a new specialist coach can …

Kane hits hat trick as Bayern thump Leipzig in Bundesliga opener

Aug 22 2025

Harry Kane hit a hat-trick, Michael Olise a double and newcomer Luis Diaz also scored as Bayern Munich thumped RB …

England begin bid for Women's Rugby World Cup by thrashing United States

Aug 22 2025

Tournament hosts England and favourites England launched the Women's Rugby World Cup on Friday with a crushing 69-7 win …

Top-ranked Sabalenka seeks rare US Open repeat

Aug 22 2025

It has been more than a decade since the US Open had a repeat women's champion -- but world number one Aryna Sabalenka …

Kane toasts 'instant connection' with Diaz after Bayern romp

Aug 22 2025

Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane said he had formed an "instant connection" with winger Luis Diaz after a 6-0 home win …

Sinner in race for fitness with US Open title defense looms

Aug 22 2025

World number one Jannik Sinner said Friday he is "not 100% yet" but expects to be at full strength for the launch of his …

Jefferson-Wooden cements Tokyo sprint favourite status with Brussels win

Aug 22 2025

US sprinter Melissa Jefferson-Wooden underlined her world 100m title credentials at Friday's Diamond League meet in …

'Zero doubts' as Jefferson-Wooden scorches to Brussels 100m win

Aug 22 2025

In-form US sprinter Melissa Jefferson-Wooden fired a broadside to rivals just three weeks from the world championships …

Fleetwood ties Henley for PGA Tour Championship lead

Aug 22 2025

Tommy Fleetwood fired a seven-under par 63 on Friday to tie Russell Henley for the halfway lead in the Tour Championship …

Detained Chileans freed two days after football brawl in Argentina

Aug 22 2025

Argentina on Friday released 104 Chileans detained following a bloody brawl that erupted during a knock-out Copa …

Jefferson-Wooden scorches to Brussels Diamond League 100m win

Aug 22 2025

In-form US sprinter Melissa Jefferson-Wooden fired out a broadside to rivals just three weeks out from the world …

Spurs boss Frank only wants committed signings after Eze snub

Aug 22 2025

Tottenham manager Thomas Frank said he does not want players who are not committed to the club after Eberechi Eze …

Australian sprinter Asfoora rebounds to land Nunthorpe Stakes

Aug 22 2025

Australian star sprinter Asfoora bounced back to form with a scintillating victory in the Group One Nunthorpe Stakes, …

Nuno 'worried' for job over relationship with Forest owner

Aug 22 2025

Nottingham Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo said his relationship with the club's outspoken owner Evangelos Marinakis has …

Eze move a sign of Arsenal's 'ambition', says Arteta

Aug 22 2025

Arsenal's move to win the race to sign Eberechi Eze is a sign of the Gunners' ambition to end a 22-year wait to win the …

Man Utd outcasts could return, says Amorim

Aug 22 2025

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim said on Friday a series of outcasts from his squad could be handed a "new life" …

Rabiot-Rowe altercation a 'bar fight', says De Zerbi

Aug 22 2025

Marseille coach Roberto De Zerbi on Friday described the altercation between Adrien Rabiot and Jonathan Rowe as being …

Fit-again Rodri still 'best in the world' for Guardiola

Aug 22 2025

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said Ballon d'Or winner Rodri is fit to return against Tottenham on Saturday and …

Newcastle can't win in Isak stand-off, says Howe

Aug 22 2025

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe said on Friday his club cannot win in the saga over star striker Alexander Isak's future.

Breetzke, Ngidi star as South Africa crush Australia to win ODI series

Aug 22 2025

Matthew Breetzke slammed a superb 88 and speedster Lungi Ngidi claimed five wickets as South Africa crushed Australia by …

Teenager Wanner signs with Eindhoven from Bayern

Aug 22 2025

Teenage forward Paul Wanner has signed with PSV Eindhoven until 2030 from Bayern Munich's junior side, the German club …

Women's World Cup games moved out of Bengaluru months after tragedy

Aug 22 2025

The Bengaluru stadium where 11 cricket fans died during celebrations in June will no longer host Women's World Cup …

Australian Rules player body urges 'united approach' after homophobic slur

Aug 22 2025

The union that represents Australian Rules players on Friday called for a "more effective and united approach" to …

Breetzke, Stubbs star as South Africa post 277 in 2nd Australia ODI

Aug 22 2025

Matthew Breetzke slammed a superb 88 and Tristan Stubbs 74 as South Africa posted a challenging 277 in the second …

Alonso and Real Madrid look for more fluidity on trip to Oviedo

Aug 22 2025

After winning without convincing against Osasuna in their opening match of the season in La Liga, Xabi Alonso's Real …

A rise in the mountains as Vuelta a Espana cranks up the climbing

Aug 22 2025

Dane Jonas Vingegaard is the man to beat at cycling's final Grand Tour of the season when the Vuelta a Espana rolls out …

Japanese amateur boxer in intensive care after latest incident

Aug 22 2025

A Japanese amateur boxer underwent brain surgery two weeks ago and has not regained consciousness, authorities said on …

De Bruyne leads Napoli's Serie A title defence as Lukaku injury causes concern

Aug 22 2025

Kevin De Bruyne will lead Napoli's Serie A title defence on Saturday when he makes his full debut at promoted Sassuolo, …

Pollard, Albornoz hailed as key Rugby Championship clashes loom

Aug 22 2025

Fly-halves Handre Pollard of South Africa and Tomas Albornoz of Argentina have received rave reviews ahead of crucial …

Marseille plunged into crisis with season just getting started

Aug 22 2025

A crisis is never far away at Marseille but the speed at which things have unravelled for the French giants at the start …

Rested but rusty Djokovic plots US Open ambush

Aug 22 2025

Novak Djokovic hopes a selective approach to his scheduling will give him the best chance to win the US Open in his …

'Tough lessons' helping Sabalenka ahead of US Open defence

Aug 22 2025

World number one Aryna Sabalenka believes she is ready to hit her peak as she prepares to launch the defence of her US …

Blockbuster 'Sincaraz' rivalry ready to light up US Open

Aug 22 2025

Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz will be aiming to write another chapter of their blockbuster rivalry when the US Open …

Chile, Argentina football fans trade blame over stadium violence

Aug 22 2025

Argentine and Chilean football fans traded blame on Thursday after a pitched battle in a Buenos Aires stadium involving …

Akie Iwai leads, Canadian teen Deng in hunt at LPGA Canadian Open

Aug 22 2025

Japan's Akie Iwai, riding high after winning her first LPGA title in Portland, fired seven birdies in a seven-under par …

Palace's Eze on verge of Arsenal move as he misses European tie

Aug 22 2025

Crystal Palace's Eberechi Eze appeared to be moving closer to a transfer to Arsenal worth a reported £60 million ($81 …

Henley leads PGA Tour Championship with Scheffler in pursuit

Aug 21 2025

Russell Henley rode a hot putter to a nine-under par 61 and a two-shot lead over top-ranked Scottie Scheffler on …

Why fan violence still sullies Latin American football

Aug 21 2025

Images of a fan jumping from the stands to escape a beating as bottles, rocks and seats fly through the air at a game …

US captain Zackary wants Eagles to soar against England in Women's Rugby World Cup opener

Aug 21 2025

United States captain Kate Zackary has told her side to "shoot for the stars" when they begin their Women's Rugby World …

Hundred-plus detained after fans 'lynched' during South America cup tie

Aug 21 2025

More than 100 football fans were in custody Thursday after Argentine and Chilean supporters fought with knives, sticks, …

'Underdog' Jefferson-Wooden shrugs off Tokyo worlds pressure

Aug 21 2025

Melissa Jefferson-Wooden is the hottest sprint ticket heading into next month's world championships in Tokyo, the US …

England's Jones relishing 'special occasion' at Women's Rugby World Cup after tragic year

Aug 21 2025

England's Megan Jones is preparing for a "special occasion" in the hosts' Women's Rugby World Cup opener the year after …

Alcaraz, Djokovic on US Open collision course

Aug 21 2025

Carlos Alcaraz was put on a US Open collision course with Novak Djokovic on Thursday as the draw for the men's and …

Slot says Liverpool will only sign right player at right price amid Isak row

Aug 21 2025

Liverpool boss Arne Slot said Thursday the Premier League champions will only sign the right player for the right price …

Swiss international Okafor move to Leeds heralds new EPL record

Aug 21 2025

Noah Okafor's move from AC Milan to Leeds United on Thursday, worth a reported £18 million ($24 million), means English …

Liverpool's Frimpong out for several weeks with hamstring injury

Aug 21 2025

Liverpool defender Jeremie Frimpng faces several weeks out of action with a hamstring injury, Reds manager Arne Slot …

Leverkusen rebuild continues with Bade and Echeverri signings

Aug 21 2025

Bayer Leverkusen signed France centre-back Loic Bade from Sevilla and midfielder Claudio Echeverri from Manchester City …

Wales skipper Callender passed fit for Women's Rugby World Cup opener against Scotland

Aug 21 2025

Wales co-captain Alex Callender has been passed fit for the team's Women's Rugby World Cup opener against Scotland on …