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Warholm and Ingebrigtsen headline Monaco Diamond League meeting
Norwegian world record holders Karsten Warholm and Jakob Ingebrigtsen will headline Friday's Diamond League meet in Monaco in the absence of American sprinter Noah Lyles, a late withdrawal from a stellar line-up.
Grease, sweat and tears for Turkey's Ottoman oil wrestlers
Their torsos slick with oil and sweat, the fighters grapple and tussle for gold and glory, competing in a venerable Turkish sport dating back to the time of the Ottomans.
Power and glory as Rybakina eyes Wimbledon final
Elena Rybakina can move closer to a second Wimbledon title on Thursday when she faces Barbora Krejcikova armed with one of the All England Club's deadliest serves.
Gatland demands more disciplined Wales in second Australia Test
Wales coach Warren Gatland Thursday demanded more discipline in the second Test against Australia with a resurgent Wallabies expected to "go up another level" in Melbourne this weekend.
Colombia defeat Uruguay to reach Copa America final
Ten-man Colombia defeated Uruguay 1-0 to reach the final of the Copa America for the first time in 23 years after an ill-tempered semi-final on Wednesday.
England's Baxter, 22, to start in front row against All Blacks
Prop Fin Baxter was the only change in the England team named Thursday to face New Zealand in the second Test, replacing the injured Joe Marler.
Lorenzo hails Colombia's bravery in Copa semi triumph
Colombia coach Nestor Lorenzo said his team had been rewarded for their bravery in their 1-0 win over Uruguay in Wednesday's incident-packed Copa America semi-final.
Fiji count on 'commanding' Tuwai to bring home third Olympic gold
Fiji are hoping the return of "commanding" Jerry Tuwai can inspire them to a third-straight Olympic rugby gold after a season of turmoil on and off the pitch.
Nunez, Uruguay players brawl in stands with fans after Copa loss
Liverpool star Darwin Nunez was involved in violent brawling in the stands after Uruguay's 1-0 Copa America semi-final defeat to Colombia on Wednesday.
Slipper to captain Australia against Wales after Wright ruled out
Veteran prop James Slipper will captain Australia in the second Test against Wales after newly-appointed skipper Liam Wright was Thursday ruled out with an injury.
Colombia defeat Uruguay 1-0 to reach Copa America final
Ten-man Colombia defeated Uruguay 1-0 to reach the final of the Copa America for the first time in 23 years after an ill-tempered semi-final on Wednesday.
Scots-born Christie starts against England in only All Blacks change
Finlay Christie was named Thursday as All Blacks scrum-half for the second Test against England in Auckland on Saturday, replacing the injured TJ Perenara in the only change to the New Zealand team.
Christie is only All Blacks change for second England Test
Finlay Christie was named Thursday as All Blacks scrum-half for the second Test against England in Auckland on Saturday, replacing the injured TJ Perenara in the only change to New Zealand's starting XV.
Argentine woman raped, beaten by French rugby players: lawyer
An Argentine woman accusing two French international rugby players of rape was savagely beaten by her assailants, her lawyer said Wednesday, during an encounter that the men claim was consensual.
French rugby players' alleged rape victim suffered 'fierce' violence: lawyer
The Argentine woman accusing two French national rugby players of rape suffered "fierce" violence at the hands of her assailants, sustaining multiple injuries, her lawyer told AFP on Wednesday.
Wales' Wainwright, Hathaway ruled out of second Australia Test
Experienced Wales No. 8 Aaron Wainwright was on Thursday ruled out of the second Test against Australia in a setback to Warren Gatland's young team, which is on an eight-game losing streak.
US coach Berhalter fired after Copa flop: official
United States coach Gregg Berhalter has been fired following his team's disastrous first-round exit at the Copa America, the United States Soccer Federation announced on Wednesday.
Southgate takes pride at 'modern England' reaching Euros final
England manager Gareth Southgate said he was "immensely proud" to lead the Three Lions into a first ever major tournament final on foreign soil after a dramatic 2-1 win over the Netherlands on Wednesday.
Understated Mainoo vital as England reach Euro 2024 final
Spain youngster Lamine Yamal showered himself in glory by firing his team into the Euro 2024 final but England had their own, rather more understated, teenager to thank in Kobbie Mainoo for helping secure a berth in the Berlin showpiece on Sunday.
US coach Berhalter fired after Copa flop - report
United States coach Gregg Berhalter has been fired following his team's disastrous first-round exit at the Copa America, it was reported on Wednesday.
Euro 2024 exit hard to take for Dutch coach Koeman
Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman admitted his team's 2-1 Euro 2024 semi-final defeat against England on Wednesday was "hard to accept" after a controversial penalty decision and then a last-gasp Ollie Watkins goal left his team floored.
Watkins 'manifested' England Euros winner against Netherlands
England striker Ollie Watkins said he "manifested" his last-gasp winner against the Netherlands which powered his team into the Euro 2024 final on Wednesday.
Southgate vindicated as super subs send England into Euros final
England took a long time to get going in Germany but march on to Berlin to face Spain in Sunday's Euro 2024 final buoyed by more late drama and their best performance of the tournament to beat the Netherlands 2-1.
Scandal-hit France ease past Uruguay despite 'emotional difficulty'
France captain Baptiste Couilloud said things had been "emotionally difficult" after they beat Uruguay 43-28 in Montevideo on Wednesday in their first game since two of their players were arrested on suspicion of rape.
Super-sub Watkins sends England past Netherlands and into Euro 2024 final
Ollie Watkins struck a stunning injury-time winner as England beat the Netherlands 2-1 on Wednesday to set up a Euro 2024 final showdown with Spain in Berlin.
Ex-Wales scrum-half Webb to appeal four-year doping ban
Former Wales scrum-half Rhys Webb said on Wednesday he will appeal a four-year ban from the French Anti-Doping Agency (AFLD) for taking a growth hormone substance.
England quick Atkinson savours dream debut against West Indies
England fast bowler Gus Atkinson enjoyed a fairytale start to his Test career at Lord's after being told by his father to prepare for "the biggest day of your life".
Musetti says making Wimbledon semi-final 'best day of life after son's birth'
Lorenzo Musetti said reaching his first Grand Slam semi-final at Wimbledon on Wednesday was the best day of his life after the birth of his son.
Atkinson's magnificent seven against West Indies upstages Anderson exit
Gus Atkinson stole the spotlight from England great James Anderson's farewell by taking a sensational seven wickets on his Test debut as the West Indies collapsed to 121 all out on Wednesday's opening day at Lord's.
Orange bus leads Dutch fan parade at Euros
Ahead of Netherlands' Euro 2024 semi-final clash with England, Dutch fans swept through the streets of Dortmund Wednesday led by an orange bus that has become a major attraction at the tournament.
Musetti sets up Wimbledon semi-final duel with Djokovic
Lorenzo Musetti reached his first Grand Slam semi-final at Wimbledon on Wednesday with a five-set victory over Taylor Fritz, setting up a clash with seven-time champion Novak Djokovic.
France plan for future with Deschamps after Euro 2024 exit
France boast an enviable record in major tournaments over the last decade under Didier Deschamps and have no plans to change coach despite a disappointing campaign at Euro 2024.
Lyles withdraws from Monaco Diamond League meeting
US sprint star Noah Lyles has withdrawn from Friday's Monaco Diamond League meeting in order to finetune his preparations for the Paris Olympics, his management team said Wednesday.
India captain Gill hails 'crucial' T20 win in Harare
India captain Shubman Gill led his team to what he described as a "crucial" 23-run win in the third T20 international against Zimbabwe at the Harare Sports Club on Wednesday.
Wimbledon favourite Rybakina among 'top five' servers, says Svitolina
Elina Svitolina said Elena Rybakina's serve was in the "top five" she has faced after she was crushed by the former Wimbledon champion in the quarter-finals on Wednesday.
Emotional Vingegaard edges Pogacar in Tour de France battle
Jonas Vingegaard edged overall leader Tadej Pogacar as a battle between the four Tour de France favourites played out over a series of hills in the central Cantal region on Wednesday.
Staveley and Ghodoussi to sell stake in Newcastle: reports
Newcastle minority shareholders Amanda Staveley and Mehrdad Ghodoussi are set to sell their stake in the Premier League club, according to reports on Wednesday.
Vingegaard edges Pogacar in thrilling Tour de France duel
Jonas Vingegaard edged Tadej Pogacar as a battle between the four Tour de France favourites played out over a series of hills in the central Cantal region on Wednesday.
Hallgrimsson hired as Republic of Ireland boss
Former Jamaica boss Heimir Hallgrimsson was hired as the Republic of Ireland's new manager on Wednesday.