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Regan Smith books Paris berth with 100m backstroke world record
Regan Smith clocked a world record 57.13sec to win the 100m backstroke at the US Olympic swimming trials on Tuesday, throwing down a challenge to Aussie Kaylee McKeown six weeks before the Paris Games.
Baseball legend Willie Mays dead at 93: family
Baseball icon Willie Mays, one of the greatest players in the sport's history beloved for dazzling skill and athletic grace, died Tuesday aged 93, his family announced.
Southgate faces Foden dilemma ahead of England's Euro clash with Danes
Gareth Southgate must solve his Phil Foden conundrum as the England playmaker struggles to reproduce his brilliant Manchester City form at international level.
Willie Mays: Baseball's 'Say Hey Kid'
Willie Mays was so good that even one of baseball's greatest plays couldn't define his Hall of Fame career.
'Scary' Portugal flex strength in depth to avoid slow Euros start
Jose Mourinho had claimed even Portugal's reserves would be contenders for Euro 2024 and they relied on that strength in depth to beat a stubborn Czech Republic 2-1 for a winning start.
Korda unfazed by dip ahead of Women's PGA Championship
World number one Nelly Korda has shrugged off her recent dip in form as she chases the third major title of her career at this week's Women's PGA Championship in Washington state.
Regan Smith clocks 100m backstroke world record of 57.13 in US trials win
Regan Smith clocked a world record 57.13sec to win the 100m backstroke at the US Olympic trials in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Tuesday, throwing down a challenge to Aussie Kaylee McKeown six weeks before the Paris Games.
Ledecky to skip 200m free in Paris 'if all goes well' at trials
Katie Ledecky confirmed Tuesday she will skip the individual 200m freestyle at the Paris Olympics "if all goes well" and she books her expected berths in the 800m and 1500m free at the US swimming trials.
Messi takes center stage again for Copa America
World champions Argentina get an expanded Copa America under way on Thursday with Lionel Messi looking to add a second continental title in what is almost certainly his final appearance in the tournament.
Portugal hero Conceicao 'earned it': coach Martinez
Portugal coach Roberto Martinez said youngster Francisco Conceicao deserves his moment in the limelight after rescuing a 2-1 win against the Czech Republic for his team in their Euro 2024 opener on Tuesday.
Czech coach Hasek angered by late Portugal winner
Czech Republic coach Ivan Hasek was left frustrated after his side conceded in the 92nd minute to lose their Euro 2024 opener 2-1 to Portugal on Tuesday.
Ronaldo's Portugal scrape Euro 2024 opening win, Turkey beat Georgia
Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal beat the Czech Republic 2-1 to claim a Euro 2024 debut victory on Tuesday but they needed to come from behind with a 92nd-minute winner from youngster Francisco Conceicao.
Conceicao snatches Portugal comeback win over Czechs
Youngster Francisco Conceicao snatched Portugal a last-gasp 2-1 win over the Czech Republic in their Euro 2024 Group F opener on Tuesday just minutes after coming off the bench.
'Best of the best' to race in new athletics circuit: Johnson
US athletics great Michael Johnson on Tuesday announced the launch of a new track league which will see the "best of the best" compete against each other at four elite meetings every year from 2025.
Murray wins Queen's opener in 1,000th match of career, Alcaraz advances
Andy Murray started what is likely to be his Queen's farewell on Tuesday by beating Alexei Popyrin as defending champion Carlos Alcaraz made a winning return following his French Open triumph.
South Africa's Markram warns USA 'not small team anymore'
South Africa captain Aiden Markram warned his side against under-estimating the United States ahead of their T20 World Cup showdown, claiming the Americans are "not a small team anymore".
Sagnol 'proud' of Euro 2024 debutants Georgia after Turkey defeat
Willy Sagnol said Tuesday he was proud of his Georgia team despite falling to a dramatic 3-1 defeat to Turkey in front of a hostile crowd in Dortmund.
Croatia 'deserve more respect', says coach Dalic
Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic on Tuesday said his side "deserve more respect" for recent achievements, as they bid to bounce back from an opening Euro 2024 defeat by Spain.
Mbappe 'uncertain' for France Euro 2024 clash with Netherlands
France captain Kylian Mbappe is a doubt for his team's Euro 2024 clash with the Netherlands after breaking his nose in the 1-0 win over Austria on Monday, the French Football Federation said.
Rejuvenated Xhaka threatens another early exit for Scotland
Scotland's Euro 2024 dreams quickly turned into a nightmare in a humiliation by Germany to open the tournament and they have little time to lick their wounds if they are to avoid a familiar early exit from a major tournament.
Robertson urges Scotland to play without fear against Swiss
Scotland captain Andrew Robertson has urged his side to play without fear in Wednesday's vital Euro 2024 clash with Switzerland after they crumbled under pressure in their dismal defeat against Germany.
Yakin warns Swiss to beware of Scotland backlash
Switzerland boss Murat Yakin has warned his players not to underestimate wounded Scotland in Wednesday's crucial Euro 2024 showdown.
Turkey win thriller with spirited Euro 2024 debutants Georgia
Turkey got their Euro 2024 campaign off to a thrilling start on Tuesday with a 3-1 win over Georgia that brought delight to a passionate army of fans in soaking wet Dortmund.
Michael Johnson announces new athletics circuit for 2025
US athletics great Michael Johnson on Tuesday announced the creation of a new circuit aimed at gathering the world's top runners competing for $100,000 top prizes at four elite meetings a year.
Portugal's Pepe to set Euros age record against Czech Republic
Pepe will set a new record as the oldest player to ever play at a European Championship after the 41-year-old was selected for Portugal's opening game at Euro 2024 against the Czech Republic on Tuesday.
Djokovic to play at Paris Games: Serbia Olympic Committee
Former tennis world number one, Novak Djokovic will play at the Summer Olympics Games in Paris, the Olympic Committee of Serbia said on Tuesday.
'Audacious plan' pays off as Asfoora strikes for Australia at Royal Ascot
Australian trainer Henry Dwyer's "audacious plan" paid off as Asfoora stormed home to land the Group One King Charles III Stakes on Tuesday, the first day of Royal Ascot.
Gibson-Park ruled out as Ireland name squad for South Africa tour
Injured scrum-half Jamison Gibson-Park will miss Ireland's two-Test series against world champions South Africa next month, with Jack Conan also absent from the squad announced on Tuesday.
Zheng overpowers Osaka on grass with salvo of aces
Zheng Qinwen blasted a barrage of aces as she beat Naomi Osaka 6-4, 3-6, 6-3 on Tuesday in first round of the Berlin Open.
Belgium's Vertonghen has 'a lot of confidence' in under-fire Lukaku
Jan Vertonghen said on Tuesday he has "a lot of confidence" in Romelu Lukaku after the Belgium striker endured a frustrating outing in their shock opening defeat by Slovakia at Euro 2024.
Germany wary of 'under pressure' Hungary, says Nagelsmann
Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann said Tuesday his side would not underestimate a wounded and "under pressure" Hungary in Wednesday's Euro 2024 clash in Stuttgart.
Defending champ Alcaraz overcomes wobble to win Queen's opener
Carlos Alcaraz saved three set points on his way to beating Francisco Cerundolo 6-1, 7-5 as he launched his title defence at Queen's Club on Tuesday following the exit of second seed Alex de Minaur.
Wales must overcome 'fear factor' against Springboks, says Gatland
Wales coach Warren Gatland said Tuesday that his weakened team must overcome the "fear factor" when they face world champions South Africa at Twickenham this weekend.
McIlroy, Scheffler qualify for Olympics
Rory McIlroy is set to play at the Paris Olympics alongside world number one Scottie Scheffler after taking a break from golf following his dramatic late collapse at the US Open.
De Minaur crashes out in first round at Queen's
Second seed Alex de Minaur suffered a first-round exit at Queen's Club on Tuesday, crumbling against Lorenzo Musetti as champion Carlos Alcaraz prepared to make his bow.
Real Madrid to unleash Mbappe on La Liga at Real Mallorca
Kylian Mbappe could make his Real Madrid debut against Real Mallorca on the weekend of August 17-18 after La Liga announced the Spanish top-flight schedule for next season on Tuesday.
Tour de France to start in Barcelona in 2026
The Tour de France will start in Barcelona in 2026, the third time the 21-day event has started in Spain in over a century of racing, organisers ASO announced on Tuesday.
Wales flanker Jac Morgan ruled out of South Africa, Australia Tests
Wales flanker Jac Morgan has been ruled out of Saturday's Test against South Africa at Twickenham and the team's tour to Australia with a hamstring injury.
Du Toit to captain weakened Springboks against Wales
Flanker Pieter-Steph du Toit will captain understrength world champions South Africa in a one-off Test against Wales at Twickenham on Saturday.