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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.
Djokovic gets free pass to Wimbledon semi-finals as Rybakina cruises
Novak Djokovic progressed to a record-equalling 13th Wimbledon semi-final without hitting a ball on Wednesday after Alex de Minaur pulled out injured as former champion Elena Rybakina eased through.
Real Madrid to formally present Kylian Mbappe next week
Kylian Mbappe will be officially presented as a Real Madrid player at the Santiago-Bernabeu stadium next Tuesday, the Spanish giants announced.
Krejcikova into Wimbledon semi-finals after grim run
Barbora Krejcikova reached the Wimbledon semi-finals for the first time on Wednesday with a straight-sets victory over fellow former French Open champion Jelena Ostapenko as the Czech turned the corner on a testing season.
Ruthless Rybakina sets up Krejcikova Wimbledon semi-final
Former champion Elena Rybakina crushed Elina Svitolina 6-3, 6-2 on Wednesday to set up a Wimbledon semi-final against Barbora Krejcikova.
Wales boss Bellamy aims to change perceptions over his temperament
New Wales boss Craig Bellamy wants to banish the perception that he is a volatile character as he steps into his first managerial role.
England's Atkinson takes three wickets in an over against West Indies
England debutant Gus Atkinson completed a memorable five-wicket haul by taking three wickets in an over as the West Indies collapsed to 88-6 in the first Test at Lord's on Wednesday.
Man Utd post £71.4m loss in latest financial results
Manchester United recorded a net loss of £71.4 million ($91.4 million) between January and March this year, the club's latest financial results revealed on Wednesday.
England's Anderson waits for farewell wicket as Atkinson strikes against West Indies
England great James Anderson was kept waiting for a wicket in his international farewell as debutant Gus Atkinson struck twice against the West Indies on the opening morning of the first Test at Lord's on Wednesday.
Djokovic into Wimbledon semi-finals as 'devastated' De Minaur pulls out
Seven-time champion Novak Djokovic reached the Wimbledon semi-finals on Wednesday when "devastated" Alex de Minaur withdrew from their last-eight clash with a hip injury.
Could France's Euro 2024 exit mark end of an era?
France boast an enviable record in major tournaments over the last decade under Didier Deschamps but the manner of their exit from Euro 2024, despite reaching the semi-finals, suggests a fresh start might be no bad thing for Les Bleus.
Djokovic gets free pass to Wimbledon semi-finals as Rybakina eyes second title
Novak Djokovic progressed to a record-equalling 13th Wimbledon semi-final without hitting a ball on Wednesday after Alex de Minaur pulled out injured as Elena Rybakina kept her focus on a second title.
McIlroy confident of rebounding from Pinehurst pain in Scottish Open
Rory McIlroy insists he can recover from his agonising US Open collapse at Pinehurst when he returns to action in this week's Scottish Open.
Man Utd flop Van De Beek confirms Old Trafford exit
Dutch midfielder Donny van de Beek confirmed on Wedneday his troubled four-year spell at Manchester United has "come to an end".
Sparkling Spain reach Euro 2024 final the hard way
Spain's jubilant celebrations in reaching the Euro 2024 final were understandable after taking the hardest road to get there and handling the hairpin bends with panache.
Marsch wants broader player pool after Copa test
Canada coach Jesse Marsch saw his team's Copa America dream end with a 2-0 loss to world champions Argentina on Tuesday and said that the unexpected run to the last four had taken a toll on his side.
Messi says he is enjoying "last battles" for Argentina
Lionel Messi said he was enjoying his "last battles" with Argentina after the 37-year-old found the net in a 2-0 win over Canada on Tuesday to book a place in the Copa America final.
England ready to grasp shot at 'history' in Euros semi-final against the Dutch
England manager Gareth Southgate said the Three Lions are sensing their shot at history in Wednesday's Euro 2024 semi-final against a Netherlands side hitting their stride in Dortmund.
Five great James Anderson moments
England great James Anderson's extraordinary 21-year Test career will end this week when the paceman bows out in the series opener against the West Indies at Lord's.
Bare-bones gym breeds Olympians in Philippines boxing capital Bago
At a bare-bones gym in the central Philippines, children from poor families in torn shoes put on frayed head guards and get to work in pursuit of their Olympic boxing dream -- and a way out of poverty.
Djokovic faces De Minaur test as Rybakina eyes Wimbledon repeat
Alex de Minaur is the latest man standing in the way of the Novak Djokovic juggernaut on Wednesday as the Serbian superstar eyes a 13th Wimbledon semi-final.
Argentina see off Canada to reach Copa America final
Lionel Messi was on target as world champions Argentina turned on the style to beat Canada 2-0 on Tuesday and reach the Copa America final where they will look for a third straight major title.
Yamal comes of age with wonder goal to fire Spain into Euro 2024 final
Lamine Yamal has dazzled at Euro 2024 but it was on Tuesday in Munich he came of age with a sensational strike against France to fire Spain into the final with a 2-1 victory.
Spain starlet Yamal a 'genius': coach De la Fuente
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente said seeing 16-year-old winger Lamine Yamal's performance against France on Tuesday in their Euro 2024 semi-final triumph was like watching "a genius".
France coach Deschamps holds hands up after Euro 2024 exit
France coach Didier Deschamps refused to point the finger at underperforming stars Kylian Mbappe and Antoine Griezmann after his team went out of Euro 2024 in the semi-finals to Spain on Tuesday.
'We didn't do enough', says France captain Mbappe
France captain Kylian Mbappe said his side "didn't do enough" in Tuesday's 2-1 semi-final loss to Spain and admitted he was disappointed after underperforming at Euro 2024.
Maskless Mbappe upstaged in France Euro 2024 semi-final defeat
Kylian Mbappe shed his face mask but still looked a shadow of the player who has lit up past major international tournaments as the France captain was upstaged by Lamine Yamal in Tuesday's Euro 2024 semi-final against Spain.
Uruguay's Araujo ruled out for Copa semi clash with Colombia
Uruguay will be without injured central defender Ronald Araujo for Wednesday's Copa America semi-final against Colombia, coach Marcelo Bielsa confirmed on Tuesday.
Yamal makes history as Spain sink France to reach Euro 2024 final
Lamine Yamal, 16, became the tournament's youngest ever goalscorer as Spain came back to beat France 2-1 in Munich on Tuesday and reach the Euro 2024 final.
Alcaraz fears Medvedev 'wall' as he targets Wimbledon final
Carlos Alcaraz described his Wimbledon semi-final opponent Daniil Medvedev as "a wall" on Tuesday as the two players talked up each others' strengths ahead of their blockbuster clash.
Djokovic is Wimbledon's Darth Vader, says McEnroe
Tennis great John McEnroe has described Novak Djokovic as the Darth Vader of Wimbledon, claiming the Serb's uncompromising attitude and astonishing success have prompted fans to treat him with the same suspicion reserved for the Star Wars villain.
Stokes eager to 'go at Australia' but focused on West Indies
England captain Ben Stokes is adamant his long-term goal of regaining the Ashes in Australia will have no ill-effects as he leads his side into a home Test series against the West Indies starting Wednesday.
Stokes says flak flying around England at Euro 2024 'tough to see'
England cricket captain Ben Stokes has urged the nation's sports fans to get behind the Three Lions at Euro 2024, saying the criticism directed at Gareth Southgate's men has been "tough to see".
Alcaraz, Medvedev set up Wimbledon semi-final repeat, Vekic ends Sun dream
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz and Daniil Medvedev set up a Wimbledon semi-final repeat on Tuesday as Donna Vekic ended the magical run of New Zealand qualifier Lulu Sun.
Quickfire Paolini sets up Wimbledon semi-final with Vekic
Jasmine Paolini swept aside Emma Navarro in straight sets on Tuesday to reach her first Wimbledon semi-final where she will face Donna Vekic.
De Zerbi aims to take Marseille back 'to the top'
Roberto De Zerbi said he wants to get Marseille back competing for titles after taking over a team that finished eighth in Ligue 1 last season and which hasn't won a trophy since 2012.
Alcaraz sets up repeat Medvedev Wimbledon semi-final
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz shrugged off the loss of the first set to beat Tommy Paul on Tuesday and set up a repeat Wimbledon semi-final with Daniil Medvedev.