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Diallo and Mahrez strike at AFCON as Ivory Coast, Algeria win

Amad Diallo and Riyad Mahrez starred as defending champions Ivory Coast and former winners Algeria had contrasting victories on Wednesday when the first round of African Cup of Nations (AFCON) group matches concluded in Morocco.

Diallo strikes to give AFCON holders Ivory Coast winning start

Manchester United winger Amad Diallo scored as Ivory Coast began their Africa Cup of Nations title defence with a 1-0 victory over Mozambique in Marrakesh on Wednesday.

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Clippers dodged NBA salary cap with phony job for Leonard - report

The Los Angeles Clippers circumvented NBA salary cap rules by paying superstar Kawhi Leonard $28 million for a job that didn't exist, according to allegations in the Pablo Finds Out podcast on Wednesday.

Nagelsmann warns Wirtz 'needs time' to shine at Liverpool

Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann on Monday backed new Liverpool recruit Florian Wirtz to return to his best form after a low-key start to his Premier League career.

Bangladesh win T20 series against Netherlands 2-0 after no result

Bangladesh won their three-match T20 series against the Netherlands 2-0 after rain forced the final match to be abandoned on Wednesday.

Pro-Palestinian protest forces Vuelta stage to be shortened

The 11th stage of the Vuelta a Espana cycling race was shortened on Wednesday as dozens of pro-Palestinian protesters demonstrated at the finish line, organisers said.

European fans take aim at hosting league matches overseas

European supporters groups on Wednesday said plans by the Spanish and Italian football federations to host league matches overseas were "absurd".

Scotland's Townsend extends contract until 2027 Rugby World Cup

Gregor Townsend said the chance to coach Scotland at another Rugby World Cup was "exciting" after extending his contract until the 2027 tournament in Australia.

Espanyol fan who racially abused Williams sentenced to prison

An Espanyol fan who racially abused Athletic Bilbao striker Inaki Williams was sentenced to a year in prison on Wednesday by a Barcelona court.

Ferdinand says 'nice guys don't win' after Isak transfer saga

Players should not be vilified for forcing through transfer moves, former England star Rio Ferdinand told AFP on Wednesday following the Alexander Isak saga, adding: "Nice guys don't win."

Grinding Djokovic hopes body holds up for Alcaraz US Open clash

Novak Djokovic said he is hopeful he will be fit enough to put up a proper fight against Carlos Alcaraz after setting up a titanic US Open semi-final with the Spaniard.

Rugby chiefs adamant cash-strapped Samoa receiving 'support' at Women's World Cup

Rugby chiefs have insisted they are supporting financially stricken Samoa "appropriately" at the Women's World Cup after it emerged players from the Pacific island nation had raised funds to cover domestic bills while taking part in the tournament.

Bielsa eyes third World Cup spot with Messi set for home swansong

Charismatic veteran coach Marcelo Bielsa is on the brink of guiding a third team to World Cup qualification as Uruguay take on Peru on Thursday needing only a draw to secure their ticket to next year's North American extravaganza.

Djokovic sets up Alcaraz US Open blockbuster as Sabalenka advances

Novak Djokovic advanced to a blockbuster US Open showdown with Carlos Alcaraz on Tuesday as reigning women's champion Aryna Sabalenka vaulted into the semi-finals without having to lift her racquet.

Djokovic lines up Alcaraz date in US Open semi-finals

Novak Djokovic set up a titanic US Open semi-final with Carlos Alcaraz on Tuesday as the Serbian star kept his bid for a record 25th Grand Slam firmly on track.

Williams will keep playing after US Open doubles exit

Venus Williams said she plans to keep playing tennis on Tuesday after exiting the US Open women's doubles with partner Leylah Fernandez.

European heavyweights belatedly begin World Cup qualifying

With the next World Cup kicking off in just over nine months, European champions Spain and some of the continent's other heavyweights finally begin their qualifying campaigns this week.

'Almost perfect' Alcaraz rolls into US Open semi-finals

Carlos Alcaraz said he almost hit perfection as he continued his relentless march at the US Open on Tuesday with a 6-4, 6-2, 6-4 win over Jiri Lehecka in the quarter-finals.

Sabalenka into US Open semis after Vondrousova walkover

Reigning women's US Open champion Aryna Sabalenka advanced to the semi-finals on Tuesday when Marketa Vondrousova pulled out of their last-eight clash with a knee injury.

Alcaraz into US Open semi-finals, Sabalenka faces Pegula rematch

Carlos Alcaraz powered into the US Open semi-finals to set up a potential showdown with Novak Djokovic on Tuesday as reigning women's champion Aryna Sabalenka was handed a walkover into the last four.

Ravens visit Bills as hungry NFL rivals meet in opener

Reigning NFL Most Valuable Player Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills will host two-time MVP Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens in a Sunday opener that is a rematch of a playoff thriller.

Alcaraz, Pegula ease into US Open semi-finals

Carlos Alcaraz powered into the US Open semi-finals to set up a potential showdown with Novak Djokovic on Tuesday as Jessica Pegula punched her ticket to the last four.

Chaos hits NFL Cowboys as season opener with Eagles looms

A chaotic off-season for the Dallas Cowboys, capped by the trading of star defensive end Micah Parsons to Green Bay, concludes Thursday when they visit reigning Super Bowl champion Philadelphia.

Galatasaray sign Gundogan from Man City on free transfer

German midfielder Ilkay Gundogan on Tuesday signed for Galatasaray from Manchester City on a free transfer, both teams announced.

Galatasary sign Gundogan from Man City on free transfer

German midfielder Ilkay Gundogan on Tuesday signed for Galatasary from Manchester City on a free transfer, both teams announced.

Afghanistan roar back to beat Pakistan in tri-series

Afghanistan's veteran spinner Mohammad Nabi reached 100 wickets in Twenty20 internationals as he helped his team beat Pakistan by 18 runs in a tri-series match in Sharjah on Tuesday.

Alcaraz dominates Lehecka to reach US Open semi-finals

Carlos Alcaraz continued his untroubled progress at the US Open as he eased into the semi-finals on Tuesday with a 6-4, 6-2, 6-4 win over Jiri Lehecka.

Pegula 'surprised' by US Open semi-final return

Jessica Pegula said she had surprised herself by shaking off a poor run of form to reach the US Open semi-finals for the second year in a row on Tuesday.

'Nobody wants to watch that' says Brook as South Africa hammer England

England captain Harry Brook admitted "nobody wants to come and watch that" after his side suffered a humiliating seven-wicket loss to South Africa in Leeds on Tuesday.

Ex-NFL coach Belichick suffers blowout loss in college debut

Former New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick, who guided the NFL club to a record six Super Bowl crowns, suffered a humbling start to his collegiate coaching career.

Steelers turn to 41-year-old Rodgers in search of NFL success

Quarterback Aaron Rodgers, the NFL's oldest active player at age 41, and Mike Tomlin, the longest-tenured NFL head coach, have united to give the Pittsburgh Steelers renewed championship hopes.

Aussie IndyCar racer Power splits with Penske after 17 years

Will Power, a two-time IndyCar season champion and the 2018 Indianapolis 500 winner, has split with team owner Roger Penske after 17 years together, Power and Penske announced on Tuesday.

Anisimova eyes Swiatek US Open revenge after Wimbledon nightmare

Amanda Anisimova will be aiming for revenge over Iga Swiatek in the US Open quarter-finals on Wednesday, two months after suffering a disastrous double-bagel defeat to the Polish star in the Wimbledon final.

South Africa thrash England in 1st ODI

South Africa inflicted a humiliating seven-wicket defeat upon England in the first one-day international in Leeds on Tuesday.

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