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Fritz fights through to reach ATP Toronto Masters quarters

Taylor Fritz battled into Monday morning before finally getting past Czech Jiri Lehecka with a 7-6 (7/4), 6-7 (5/7), 7-6 (7/5) victory in three hours to reach the quarter-finals of the ATP Toronto Masters.

Pakistan beat West Indies by 13 runs to capture T20 series

Sahibzada Farhan and Saim Ayub combined for a 138 opening partnership and Pakistan defeated the West Indies by 13 runs on Sunday to capture their T20 International Series.

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India openers make solid start against England in must-win Test

Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul got India off to a solid start against England at Old Trafford on Wednesday in a must-win fourth Test for the tourists.

Teenage super-sub Agyemang emerges as England's star at Euro 2025

Michelle Agyemang may have been brought into the England squad for Euro 2025 as something of a wildcard but the teenager has followed a "crazy season" by playing a crucial role in helping the reigning champions reach this weekend's final.

Springboks omit Mapimpi, De Klerk for Wallabies Tests

Double Rugby World Cup winners Makazole Mapimpi and Faf de Klerk have been omitted from the South Africa squad for two Rugby Championship Tests against Australia during August.

England bowl in fourth Test as India pick Bumrah

England won the toss and elected to bowl in the fourth Test against India at Old Trafford on Wednesday as the tourists picked paceman Jasprit Bumrah for a match they must win.

Sinner reappoints coach he sacked in doping scandal

World No.1 Jannik Sinner is teaming up once again with Umberto Ferrara, the fitness coach he sacked in the summer of 2024 after it was revealed that the Italian had tested positive for doping, his management team announced on Wednesday.

Brighton forward Ferguson joins Roma on loan

Brighton and Ireland forward Evan Ferguson has joined Serie A side Roma on a season-long loan, the clubs announced on Wednesday.

Russell's sparkling farewell in vain as Australia sprint to T20 win

Andre Russell struck a sparkling 36 off 15 balls in his final innings before retirement on Tuesday but could not save the West Indies from losing the second Twenty20 international against Australia in Kingston.

Canada swim star McIntosh primed to take worlds by storm

Three world records in five days put Summer McIntosh in rare company and now the 18-year-old Canadian swimming sensation is primed to take the world championships by storm.

Wallabies wing Potter rubbishes 'ridiculous' losing mentality jibe

Wallabies winger Harry Potter rubbished suggestions Wednesday that Australia have a "losing mentality", but admitted they must be better in the second Test against the British and Irish Lions.

Farrell faces Lions selection dilemma for 'biggest game of our lives'

British and Irish Lions coach Andy Farrell was mulling his options Wednesday ahead of "the biggest game of our lives", with some selection conundrums for the second Test against Australia.

Venus wins in return, Osaka to face Raducanu at DC Open

Venus Williams made a triumphant return to singles tennis on Tuesday after a 16-month hiatus, defeating fellow American Peyton Stearns 6-3, 6-4 to reach the second round of the WTA and ATP DC Open.

Walters named Australia coach for rugby league Ashes in England

World champions Australia on Wednesday appointed Kevin Walters head coach for the first rugby league Ashes series against England since 2003.

US Olympic policy change bans transgender women in women's events

American transgender women will no longer be able to compete in women's events at the Olympics and Paralympics after a recent policy change by the US Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC).

Beale says First Nations and Pasifika XV deserve more fixtures

Wallabies great Kurtley Beale says the First Nations and Pasifika XV deserve regular fixtures against touring sides after the inaugural team's stirring performance against the British and Irish Lions.

U.S. Polo Assn. Celebrates Fifth Year as Official Apparel Partner for 2025 British Open Polo Championship for the Cowdray Gold Cup, Broadcast by the Sports Brand Globally on ESPN for the First Time

La Dolfina/Scone Captures the Title Over Kazak, 9-8, in Front of Record Crowd

'A bit surreal' - England coach Wiegman hails reaching Euro 2025 final

England coach Sarina Wiegman said she felt "many emotions" after her team produced another dramatic comeback to beat Italy in extra time on Tuesday and reach the final of the Women's Euro 2025.

Kelly hits winner as late drama takes England into Women's Euro 2025 final

Chloe Kelly scored a dramatic late winner in extra-time as reigning champions England came from behind to beat Italy 2-1 on Tuesday and reach the Women's Euro 2025 final.

Britain's Norrie ousts Musetti to advance at DC Open

Britain's Cameron Norrie rallied to defeat world number seven Lorenzo Musetti 3-6, 6-2, 6-3 on Tuesday, reaching the third round at the ATP and WTA DC Open.

Hilal become dual champions after triumph in war-torn Sudan

Al Hilal became champions in two countries when they thumped Al Merrikh 4-0 on Tuesday to win the Elite League in Sudan, where a civil war has been raging since 2023.

Judge to rule in sexual assault case that shook Canadian hockey

A Canadian judge will deliver a verdict Thursday in the trial of five professional ice hockey players on sexual assault charges, in a case that has rocked the cherished national sport.

Putellas and Spain eager to end Germany hoodoo in Women's Euro semi-final

Spain are determined to end a miserable past record against Germany when the sides meet in the last four of the Women's Euro 2025 on Wednesday, with midfield star Alexia Putellas setting her sights on more history for the World Cup holders.

Bangladesh take second T20I for first series win over Pakistan

Bangladesh survived a late onslaught by Faheem Ashraf and Ahmed Daniyal to pull off a narrow eight-run victory in the second T20I match on Tuesday, winning a first-ever series in the format against Pakistan.

Paret-Peintre lands first French Tour stage win in Mont Ventoux thriller

Valentin Paret-Peintre became the first French winner on this year's Tour de France as he edged an enthralling stage 16 on Tuesday, pipping Ireland's Ben Healy atop the mythical 1910m altitude Mont Ventoux summit finish.

Paret-Peintre delivers Tour de France home win in Mont Ventoux thriller

Valentin Paret-Peintre bagged a first home win on an enthralling stage 16 of the Tour de France on Tuesday pipping Ireland's Ben Healy atop the 1910m altitude Mont Ventoux finish line.

Janeth Chepngetich books world championships slot with upset win

Janeth Chepngetich on Tuesday stunned a strong field at the Kenyan trials to claim the women's 10,000m title and earn a maiden appearance at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.

French Open sensation Boisson withdraws injured from Montreal

Roland Garros semi-finalist Lois Boisson announced Tuesday her withdrawal from the WTA 1000 event in Montreal due to a left adductor muscle injury, as the list of high-profile absentees from the Canadian Open continues to grow.

India's Gill accuses England of ignoring 'spirit of the game' by time-wasting

India captain Shubman Gill accused England of ignoring the "spirit of cricket" after the hosts' time-wasting tactics in the third Test at Lord's sparked an angry flare-up between the teams.

Mbeumo thrilled to follow in Ronaldo's footsteps at 'biggest club in the world' Man Utd

Bryan Mbeumo says he is excited to be following in Cristiano Ronaldo's footsteps at the "biggest club in the world" after signing for Manchester United.

Alcaraz withdraws from Toronto event for Wimbledon recovery

World number two Carlos Alcaraz, a five-time Grand Slam singles champion, has withdrawn from next week's ATP Canadian Open in Toronto to recover from Wimbledon, organizers said on Monday.

India's Gill accuses England of ignoring 'spirit of the game' with time-wasting