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Reese scores 30 as Dream stun Valkyries to level WNBA finals

Angel Reese scored a game-high 30 points as the Atlanta Dream defeated the Golden State Valkyries 79-65 to level their best-of-seven WNBA Finals series on Monday.

Adams facing long injury layoff as Rams' problems deepen

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Davante Adams faces up to 10 weeks on the sidelines after suffering a ruptured hamstring, head coach Sean McVay said Monday as the NFL team's injury crisis deepened.

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Rizwan helps Pakistan enter Asia Cup Super Four with huge win

Mohammad Rizwan propelled Pakistan into the Asia Cup Super Four Stage as their bowlers skittled out minnows Hong Kong for a record low of 38 on Friday.

Mickelson 'wholeheartedly' expects LIV golfers at majors

Six-time major winner Phil Mickelson says he expects major tournaments will not ban LIV Golf players and the 54-hole events of the Saudi-backed series will receive world ranking points.

Calm Verstappen accepts early setback, but remains unbowed

A calm Max Verstappen accepted that his Red Bull's early gearbox failure on Friday had damaged his prospects for success in the opening practice sessions at the Dutch Grand Prix.

Pakistan crush Hong Kong by 155 runs to seal Asia Cup Super Four spot

Mohammad Rizwan propelled Pakistan into the Asia Cup Super Four Stage after their bowlers skittled out minnows Hong Kong for a record low of 38 on Friday.

Leclerc and Ferrari gatecrash Verstappen's 'orange army'

Charles Leclerc topped the times ahead of team-mate Carlos Sainz as Ferrari spoiled the party in second practice for a huge crowd of local fans at the Dutch Grand Prix on Friday.

Pedersen powers away from pack to take Vuelta stage 13

Mads Pedersen tightened his grip on the Vuelta points competition by leaving the other sprinters trailing on Friday as Remco Evenepoel bounced back from his crash the previous day to retain his overall race lead.

One way traffic: Five lopsided tennis rivalries

Rafael Nadal will look to extend his mastery over Richard Gasquet at the US Open on Saturday and take his record over the Frenchman to 18-0.

Rizwan, Khushdil power Pakistan to 193-2 in must-win Asia Cup T20

Mohammad Rizwan's unbeaten 78 and a late blitz by Khushdil Shah steered Pakistan to a challenging 193-2 against minnows Hong Kong in a do-or-die Asia Cup Twenty20 clash on Friday.

Bairstow to miss T20 World Cup and England Test after 'freak' golf accident

England's Jonny Bairstow has been ruled out the final Test against South Africa and next month's T20 World Cup after a "freak accident" playing golf.

Rugby Championship: Five things to know

The second half of the six-round 2022 Rugby Championship begins on Saturday with perennial strugglers Argentina topping the table and world champions South Africa last.

PSG, Inter Milan and Juventus among clubs fined by UEFA for FFP breaches

Paris Saint-Germain, Inter Milan and Juventus are among clubs who were handed fines by UEFA on Friday for breaches of Financial Fair Play (FFP) rules, European football's governing body said.

Williams looks to extend US Open farewell, Wu eyes upset

Serena Williams aims to extend her emotional farewell tour at the US Open on Friday as China's Wu Yibing targets a mammoth upset against men's champion Daniil Medvedev.

Italian great Parisse delays retirement with World Cup in mind

When it comes to retirement, Italian rugby legend Sergio Parisse might easily be taking inspiration from another consummate professional, Frank Sinatra.

Usyk seeks unification bout with Fury in 2023

Ukrainian heavyweight boxing champion Oleksandr Usyk said on Friday he hoped to set up a unification bout with Britain's Tyson Fury in 2023.

Piastri to drive for McLaren and not Alpine in 2023

Australian Oscar Piastri will drive for Formula One team McLaren and not Alpine next year, motor car racing's governing body the International Motoring Federation (FIA) announced on Friday.

Bagnaia hit with three-place grid penalty for San Marino MotoGP

Francesco Bagnaia's hopes of a fourth successive victory to keep the pressure on MotoGP series leader Fabio Quartararo suffered a blow on Friday as he was handed a three-place grid penalty for the San Marino Grand Prix.

Akanji 'perfect' for Man City says Guardiola

Pep Guardiola believes Manuel Akanji will be the "perfect" fit for Manchester City after signing the Switzerland defender from Borussia Dortmund on transfer deadline day.

Hard-hitting heavyweight contender Shavers dies at 78

Hard-hitting American heavyweight boxer Earnie Shavers, who fought Muhammad Ali and Larry Holmes for world titles has died, the Ring magazine reported on Friday.

Arteta happy with Arsenal's transfer window despite Luiz bid failure

Mikel Arteta is happy with Arsenal's "phenomenal" transfer window despite the Premier League leaders' failure to seal a deal for Aston Villa midfielder Douglas Luiz on deadline day.

Tuchel urges Aubameyang to prove Arsenal wrong

Thomas Tuchel has challenged Chelsea's new striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to prove Arsenal were wrong to sell him.

Ten Hag keeps Antony waiting over Man Utd debut decision

Erik ten Hag has yet to decide whether to give Brazil forward Antony his Manchester United debut in Sunday's clash against Premier League leaders Arsenal.

Struggling Roy left out of England's T20 World Cup squad

Jason Roy has been left out of England's Twenty20 World Cup squad as the opener paid for his run of poor form.

'It's been difficult': Rodgers frustrated by Leicester's transfer policy

The decline in Leicester's fortunes was summed up by a frustrated Brendan Rodgers following Thursday's 1-0 defeat by Manchester United as the Foxes boss moaned: "This isn't the club that it was a couple of years ago."

Premier League clubs shatter spending record in £1.9bn spree

Premier League clubs shattered their single-season spending record during an incredible £1.9 billion ($2.1 billion) spree during the summer window.

Japan name huge 52-man training squad with eye on Rugby World Cup

Japan head coach Jamie Joseph on Friday named a mammoth 52-man preliminary squad to face New Zealand, England and France, saying he needs "more depth" for next year's Rugby World Cup.

Nadal overcomes freak self-inflicted injury at US Open

Rafael Nadal overcame a freak injury scare when he accidentally hit himself with his own racquet to reach the US Open third round on Thursday.

Manchester United cult hero Park gets job at top Korean club

Former Manchester United midfielder and cult hero Park Ji-sung has been named as the technical director at South Korea's reigning champions.

Nadal survives self-inflicted injury as Serena loses in doubles at US Open

Rafael Nadal overcame a freak injury scare when he accidentally hit himself with his own racquet to reach the US Open third round on Thursday as Serena Williams saw one chapter of her epic tennis journey close.

US Open: Who said what on day 4

Who said what at the US Open on Thursday, the fourth day of the 2022 championships at Flushing Meadows:

Nadal overcomes freak racquet injury and Fognini at US Open