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Manchester United rallies past Roma as PSG dominates in Champions League

PARIS: Manchester United fought back from two goals down to beat Roma 3-2 in the Champions League on Tuesday, giving under-pressure manager Michael Carrick a reprieve. Holders Paris Saint-Germain continued their perfect start in the competition with a 6-0 rout of Villarreal.

No. 22 UCLA defeats No. 5 Arizona 84-75 despite Kharchenkov's 38 points

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Trent Perry scored 21 points for No. 22 UCLA, which opened the season Monday night by overcoming a career-best 38 points from Arizona’s Ivan Kharchenkov to beat the No.

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American team wins Ocean Race after jury awards bonus points

American boat 11th Hour was named winner of The Ocean Race when the race jury awarded it four points in compensation for a collision with a competitor early in the last leg.

Man Utd agree deal to sign Chelsea's Mount: reports

Manchester United have agreed to sign England midfielder Mason Mount from Chelsea for an initial £55 million ($69 million), according to reports on Thursday.

Cavendish "loving" his racing as he chases Tour de France record

All-time great sprinter Mark Cavendish said he was loving every minute of his final season ahead of Saturday's Tour de France Grand Depart in Bilbao.

World cycling chief Lappartient France's new Olympic chief

World cycling chief David Lappartient was on Thursday elected president of the French National Olympic Committee (CNOSF) on the back of a call for unity in the run-in to next year's Paris Games.

Closer rivalry has not chilled our friendship insist Alonso and Sainz

Spanish Formula One great Fernando Alonso and his compatriot Carlos Sainz said on Thursday they remain close friends despite the former's Aston Martin car being more competitive with the latter's Ferrari this year.

England counter-attack after Smith hundred in second Test

England hit back with both bat and ball in the second Test at Lord's on Thursday following Steve Smith's latest hundred for Australia.

Ex-world number one Wozniacki announces return to tennis

Former world number one Caroline Wozniacki announced Thursday she is set to return to professional tennis, three years after retiring to start a family.

Bilbao buzzing as Tour de France gets ready to roll

Cycling's Tour de France, with its vast caravan of teams, media, publicity and security, was visible everywhere around the Spanish city of Bilbao Thursday, with riders poised to embark on the epic 21-day race to Paris.

Smith gets his century but England fight back in second Test

Steve Smith returned to form with a century for Australia, but England hit back to dismiss the tourists for 416 in the second Test at Lord's on Thursday.

Inside the Rafa Nadal Academy, a tennis talent hotbed

The soft thud of bouncing balls and coaches' orders echo over the courts at the Rafa Nadal Academy, the tennis "factory" the Spanish superstar dreamed into reality, his great legacy to the sport and to his island, Mallorca.

Ferreira hat-trick as USA hit six, Jamaica crush Trinidad

Jesus Ferreira struck a hat trick as the United States crushed St. Kitts and Nevis 6-0 in the CONCACAF Gold Cup on Wednesday while Group A rivals Jamaica beat Trinidad and Tobago 4-1 with Demarai Gray scoring twice.

Smith sizzles in 200m backstroke, Weinstein shocks Ledecky in 200 free

Regan Smith, shaping up for a World Championships showdown with Australian Kaylee McKeown, clocked a blistering 2min 03.80sec to win the 200m backstroke at the US swimming championships on Wednesday.

Verstappen aims for another record as Red Bull head home

Runaway leader and defending double world champion Max Verstappen bids to become the most successful driver in Austrian Grand Prix history this weekend as Red Bull plan a poignant ‘century’ celebration on home ground.

Tottenham buy Maddison from relegated Leicester

Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday completed the signing of creative midfielder James Maddison from relegated Leicester in a deal worth 40 million pounds (46.3m euros) plus add-ons.

Martino named new coach of Inter Miami ahead of Messi arrival

Inter Miami have appointed former Barcelona and Argentina coach Gerardo Martino to take charge of the Major League Soccer team, setting up a reunion with compatriot Lionel Messi.

Arsenal sign Havertz from Chelsea on 'long-term contract'

Arsenal on Wednesday signed German attacking midfielder Kai Havertz from Chelsea on a "long-term contract".

Star gymnast Biles poised for August return to competition

Gymnastics superstar Simone Biles is poised to compete in August for the first time since mental health and safety concerns cut short her Tokyo Olympics campaign, entering the August US Classic near Chicago.

Gauff on cruise control at Eastbourne

World number seven Coco Gauff powered into the Eastbourne quarter-finals with a 6-1, 6-1 rout of Britain's Jodie Burrage on Wednesday.

Murray slams Wimbledon 'disaster' after poster snub of female stars

Andy Murray labelled a controversial poster of former Wimbledon greats as a "disaster" after the Scot highlighted the lack of prominence given to female stars.

Tongue hails 'hero' Bairstow for saving Lord's pitch from protesters

England's Josh Tongue labelled Jonny Bairstow a "hero" for protecting the Lord's pitch after the wicketkeeper man-handled a climate activist during the second Ashes Test on Wednesday.

Yates to share Tour de France team lead with Pogacar, says UAE boss

Concern over two-time winner Tadej Pogacar's fitness led his UAE Emirates team to name Adam Yates as their co-leader for the Tour de France on Wednesday.

Smith stars for Australia before Root double revives England in 2nd Test

Star batsman Steve Smith's unbeaten 85 was the centrepiece of Australia's impressive 339-5 on the opening day of the second Test against England at Lord's on Wednesday.

Chelsea keeper Mendy becomes latest Saudi signing

Edouard Mendy joined Al-Ahli on Wednesday as the Senegal goalkeeper became the third player to leave Chelsea for Saudi Arabia since the end of the season.

Success-starved Kaizer Chiefs make surprise choice as coach

Kaizer Chiefs, the most popular football club in South Africa despite eight seasons without a trophy, sprang a surprise on Wednesday by appointing local Molefi Ntseki as coach.

Wembanyama poised to make NBA Summer League debut in Las Vegas

Prized NBA top draft pick Victor Wembanyama's first appearance in a San Antonio Spurs uniform could come in Las Vegas, after the team announced Wednesday he won't travel to Summer League games in Sacramento, California.

Biles set to return to competition in August: USA Gymnastics

US gymnastics star Simone Biles is set to make her first competitive appearance since the Tokyo Olympics after entering the US Classic, USA Gymnastics announced on Wednesday.

Labuschagne and Smith tighten Australia's grip on second Test

Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith put Australia in charge after recalled England fast bowler Josh Tongue struck twice on the first day of the second Ashes Test at Lord's on Wednesday.

Warner shines before Australia lose Khawaja in second Test

Australia's David Warner made England pay for dropping him in helpful conditions with a quickfire fifty before the hosts removed Usman Khawaja after protesters briefly disrupted the second Ashes Test at Lord's on Wednesday.

Climate activists disrupt second Ashes Test

England wicketkeeper Jonny Bairstow wrestled a protester to the ground as climate activists briefly interrupted play on the first day of the second Ashes Test at Lord's on Wednesday.

England bowl as Australia recall Starc for 2nd Ashes Test

England captain Ben Stokes won the toss and elected to bowl in the second Ashes Test at Lord's on Wednesday as Australia recalled Mitchell Starc to their side.

Bayern have deal with Kane but Spurs reject bid: report

Bayern Munich have agreed personal terms with England captain Harry Kane, German daily Bild reported Wednesday, but an initial 70-million-euro (£60-million, $76-million) bid was rejected by Tottenham Hotspur.

Timeless Venus Williams eyes one more Wimbledon magic spell

The summer of 1997 saw Britain hand over Hong Kong to China, "Men in Black" top the movie charts and Harry Potter take his first, faltering steps at Hogwarts.

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