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Shiffrin sidesteps slalom in 'exploration' season

Mikaela Shiffrin headlines the line-up that kicks off the alpine skiing World Cup season in the Austrian resort of Soelden this weekend, the US star explaining she was ready to explore her strengths beyond slalom.

Bayern Munich coach Kompany in hospital after collapsing: club

Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany was taken to hospital by an emergency medical team on Friday after collapsing during training, the club said.

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Shaheen warns best yet to come after leading Pakistan into T20 semis

Shaheen Shah Afridi warned he is still not back to his fearsome best even after leading Pakistan into the Twenty20 World Cup semi-finals with figures of 4-22 against Bangladesh on Sunday.

Kohli heroics to shocks galore: top moments at T20 World Cup so far

England, India, New Zealand and Pakistan booked their semi-final places at the Twenty20 World Cup after a tournament of upsets.

Philipsen pips Vingegaard in sprint finish at Saitama Criterium

Jasper Philipsen pipped Tour de France champion Jonas Vingegaard to the line in a sprint finish to win the Saitama Criterium in Japan on Sunday.

Yadav, Rahul star as India make 186-5 against Zimbabwe at T20 World Cup

Suryakumar Yadav hit a blazing unbeaten 61 and KL Rahul 51 as India piled on 186-5 against Zimbabwe in front of a bumper crowd at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in their bid to finish top of their group at the Twenty20 World Cup.

Dryburgh stays calm to win LPGA Japan Classic

Gemma Dryburgh became the first Scot to win on the LPGA Tour since 2011, staying "surprisingly calm" to claim victory by four strokes at the LPGA Japan Classic on Sunday.

Shaheen stars as Pakistan reach T20 World Cup semi-finals

Fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi returned career-best figures of 4-22 to lead Pakistan into the Twenty20 World Cup semi-finals with a five-wicket win over Bangladesh in a do-or-die clash on Sunday.

'Low-energy' South Africa dumped out of World Cup by Netherlands

Deflated South Africa coach Mark Boucher said his side had only themselves to blame after their Twenty20 World Cup campaign ended on Sunday with a shock defeat to the Netherlands.

Shaheen helps Pakistan limit Bangladesh to 127-8 in do-or-die clash

Fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi took four wickets as Pakistan held Bangladesh to 127-8 at the Twenty20 World Cup with a place in the semi-finals on the line on Sunday.

England pose 'frightening' challenge in World Cup final: Wayne Smith

New Zealand coach Wayne Smith says his team have nothing to lose when the underdogs face a "frightening" England in the women's Rugby World Cup final next Saturday.

Astros defeat Phillies 4-1 to win second World Series crown

Yordan Alvarez smashed a three-run homer and the Houston Astros captured their second World Series in six seasons on Saturday with a 4-1 victory over Philadelphia.

Netherlands dump South Africa out of T20 World Cup, India in semis

The Netherlands sent South Africa crashing out of the Twenty20 World Cup on Sunday with a stunning 13-run victory in Adelaide which also propelled India into the semi-finals.

Burning rubber and neon lights as F1 hypes up Vegas

With burning rubber under the neon lights, Formula One gave its fans a taste Saturday of what they can expect from next year’s Las Vegas Grand Prix while the sport’s leaders promised that this time the sport is in Sin City for the long run.

Ovechkin sets NHL record for most career goals with one club

Alex Ovechkin broke the National Hockey League record for most goals with one team on Saturday by scoring his 787th for the Washington Capitals in a 3-2 loss to Arizona.

Bale says 'not 100%' after MLS heroics

Gareth Bale said Saturday he is still battling through fitness issues as he turns his attention to the World Cup after a dramatic game-saving cameo set up Los Angeles FC's MLS Cup triumph.

Netherlands set South Africa 159 to make T20 World Cup semis

Colin Ackermann's whirlwind unbeaten 41 steered the Netherlands to 158-4 at the Twenty20 World Cup in Adelaide, in a match South Africa must win to seal a semi-finals spot.

Australia roasted by media after World Cup exit

Defending champions Australia were blasted as "mediocre" Sunday after they failed to make the Twenty20 World Cup semi-finals, with local media calling for the fallout to be "fast and brutal".

A boy named Maya: Japan's Yoshida targets historic last-16 berth

Maya Yoshida is the tough-tackling defender with a girl's name who will try to lead Japan into uncharted territory in Qatar, a tournament likely to be his World Cup swansong.

Former World Cup winners Spain and Germany butt heads in tricky Group E

European giants Spain and Germany face off in World Cup Group E, the only one featuring two nations who have previously won the tournament.

Flick's Germany look to restore 'tournament team' status in Qatar

Normally among the favourites for any tournament they enter, an uncertain Germany make the trip to Qatar hoping to re-ignite their "tournament team" status.

Spain coach Luis Enrique going his own way, for better or worse

Spain are among the World Cup favourites, boasting a deep squad which blends promising talents with experienced veterans who have won it all, but La Roja are still said to lack a star player.

Ledecky sets short-course 800m free world record

Katie Ledecky broke the 800m freestyle short course world record on Saturday at the FINA World Cup meeting in Indianapolis, her second world mark in a one-week span.

Garcia edges Kasatkina to advance at WTA Finals

Caroline Garcia rallied from a set down to beat Daria Kasatkina 4-6, 6-1, 7-6 (7/5) on Saturday in a winner-take-all clash that sent the French player into the WTA Finals knockout phase.

Bale rescue act as LAFC down Union to win MLS Cup

Gareth Bale scored a dramatic stoppage-time equalizer before Los Angeles FC defeated Philadelphia Union on penalties to clinch their first MLS Cup crown on Saturday.

Lens edge Angers to keep pressure on PSG

Lens stayed second in Ligue 1 as they won 2-1 at bottom side Angers on Saturday.

Pique insists he'll be back at Barca in tearful speech

Gerard Pique played his last game at Camp Nou on Saturday in Barcelona's 2-0 win over Almeria and told fans he would be back in the future during an emotional speech.

Pique takes Camp Nou bow as Barca beat Almeria to go top

Gerard Pique bowed out at Camp Nou on an emotional night as Barcelona beat Almeria 2-0 to move top of La Liga, despite missing several clear chances on Saturday.

Giroud saves Milan's blushes against Spezia after Maldini's son strikes

Olivier Giroud spared AC Milan the embarrassment of having their Serie A title defence damaged by Paolo Maldini's son on Saturday with a stunning late volley which earned his team a 2-1 win over Spezia.

Flightline pulls away for majestic win in Breeders' Cup Classic

Undefeated Flightline cemented his superhorse status in spectacular fashion, pulling away in the stretch for a breathtaking 8 1/4-length triumph in Saturday's $6 million Breeders' Cup Classic.

'Beautiful' Penaud late try guides France to Australia win

France head coach Fabien Galthie said winger Damian Penaud's match-winning try was "beautiful" as his side beat Australia 30-29 in the Autumn Nations Series on Saturday.

Wei Xiaoyuan retains bars title as McClenaghan wins Ireland's first world gymnastics gold

China's Wei Xiaoyuan retained the uneven bars title at the World Gymnastics Championships in Liverpool on Saturday against a high-class field including Olympic champion Nina Derwael.

Ireland must build on Springbok victory and add silverware: Sexton

Ireland captain Johnny Sexton said beating world champions South Africa on Saturday was "right up there" with other memorable victories but said he wants trophies to round off his career.

Schumacher should learn Haas fate in a week says Steiner

Mick Schumacher should know next week whether he will be replaced by his F1 team Haas for the 2023 season, team principal Guenther Steiner told AFP on Saturday.

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