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Ronaldo handed 30-day suspension: Portuguese federation

Cristiano Ronaldo has been handed a 30-day suspension for leaving the Portuguese national team camp during the UEFA Nations League, the country's football federation (FPF) announced on Monday.

Boland sets pace as South Africa struggle

Scott Boland bowled Australia into a strong position after a lengthy rain delay on the second day of the second Test against South Africa at St George’s Park on Monday.

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Petersen and Van der Dussen keep England at bay in second Test

South Africa's Keegan Petersen and Rassie van der Dussen batted through an entire session to frustrate England's bid for a series-levelling win with more than two days to spare in the second Test at Old Trafford on Saturday.

Players divided over US Open coaching green light

A long-overdue rule change that brings tennis into line with other sports, or a violation of the game's traditions?

Thailand's Vitidsarn to face Axelsen in badminton world final

Rising Thai badminton star Kunlavut Vitidsarn on Saturday set up a world championships final clash with Denmark's Viktor Axelsen and said he is looking to learn from the world number one.

Fernandes sinks Saints as Man Utd maintain revival

Manchester United maintained their revival as Bruno Fernandes clinched a hard-fought 1-0 win at Southampton on Saturday.

FIA committed to promoting women in motor racing: President

The president of motor racing's ruling body, the International Motoring Federation (FIA), on Saturday insisted they are fully committed to supporting women in the sport.

Foster pleads for patience as pressure mounts on All Blacks

All Blacks coach Ian Foster on Saturday pleaded with the New Zealand public for patience after his side lost to Argentina on home soil for the first time in Christchurch.

Perez edges Red Bull team-mate Verstappen in Belgian Grand Prix practice

Sergio Perez topped the times for Red Bull ahead of his team-mate and championship leader Max Verstappen in Saturday's third and final practice session for this weekend's Belgian Grand Prix.

Anderson sparks South Africa slump as England eye series-levelling win

James Anderson made the breakthrough as England pressed for a series-levelling win over South Africa in the second Test at Old Trafford on Saturday.

Argentina make history with upset win over All Blacks

Argentina beat the All Blacks for the first time in New Zealand with a stunning 25-18 Rugby Championship win in Christchurch on Saturday, piling further pressure on coach Ian Foster.

Labuschagne dropped as Australia opt for all-rounders against Zimbabwe

Skipper Aaron Finch said Saturday that Australia plan to test a new structure that provides greater batting depth and more bowling options in their opening ODI against Zimbabwe, with Marnus Labuschagne dropped.

Battling Australia topple South Africa in Rugby Championship

Coach Dave Rennie paid tribute to his forwards Saturday after the Wallabies shattered South Africa's hopes of snapping a nine-year winless streak on Australian soil with a bruising 25-17 Rugby Championship win in Adelaide.

Mannarino to face Djere for ATP Winston-Salem title

France's Adrian Mannarino upset Dutch second seed Botic van de Zandschulp 6-0, 6-4 on Friday to reach the ATP Winston-Salem Open final against Serbian Laslo Djere.

Kasatkina joins Saville in all-Daria WTA Granby final

World number 10 Daria Kasatkina advanced to her 11th career WTA final by defeating France's Diane Parry 6-2, 6-0 in a US Open tuneup Friday at Granby, Canada.

Sasnovich and Samsonova advance to WTA Cleveland final

Seventh seed Aliaksandra Sasnovich and 45th-ranked Liudmila Samsonova advanced to the WTA Tennis in the Land final with victories on Friday in the US Open hardcourt tuneup.

Schauffele charges within two of Scheffler at Tour Championship

Tokyo Olympic champion Xander Schauffele fired a seven-under par 63 to charge within two strokes of top-ranked Scottie Scheffler after Friday's second round of the US PGA's Tour Championship.

Lyles trumps Norman as Fraser-Pryce misses Lausanne with injury

World champion Noah Lyles notched up another victory in his rivalry with fellow American Michael Norman in the 200m at the Diamond League meet in Lausanne on Friday.

Djokovic absence from US Open 'very sad': Nadal

Rafael Nadal said Friday he is saddened by Novak Djokovic's absence from the US Open as he returns to the tournament for the first time in three years.

Everton sign striker Maupay from Brighton

Everton on Friday signed striker Neal Maupay from Premier League rivals Brighton for an undisclosed fee, hoping the Frenchman can supply the goals they are desperately missing.

Raducanu shrugs off injury fear ahead of US Open defence

Defending champion Emma Raducanu shrugged off fears about her US Open fitness after breaking down in tears during a practice session at Flushing Meadows on Friday.

Westwood blasts 'hypocrites', claims PGA changes only copy LIV Golf

England's Lee Westwood says US PGA Tour changes announced for next season are simply copies of what the Saudi-backed LIV Golf circuit is doing.

Alpine F1 chief says Piastri lacks 'integrity' in contract row

Alpine team chief Otmar Szafnauer on Friday accused the team's reserve driver Oscar Piastri of lacking "integrity" as a row over his future continued to dominate paddock gossip at the Belgian Grand Prix.

Verstappen sets Belgian GP pace and won't 'worry' over grid penalty

Max Verstappen oozed authority and calm on Friday as he topped the times in practice at the Belgian Grand Prix and dismissed concerns about starting Sunday's race from the back of the grid.

Ton-up Stokes and Foakes add to South Africa's agony in second Test

Ben Stokes hit his first century since being appointed England's full-time captain and wicketkeeper Ben Foakes also reached three figures as the hosts established a commanding lead over South Africa in the second Test in Manchester on Friday.

Hasan to replace injured Wasim after Pakistan suffer new Asia Cup blow

Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Wasim has been ruled out of the Asia Cup due to a side strain with Hasan Ali named as replacement, the country's cricket board said Friday.

Bastianini to replace Miller on Ducati factory bike in 2023

Italy's Enea Bastianini will ride for the Ducati factory team in the 2023 MotoGP world championship, replacing Australia's Jack Miller who is heading to KTM, the Italian team said Friday.

Rybakina unhappy over Wimbledon rankings snub

Elena Rybakina accused women's tennis of "weak" leadership on Friday for stripping Wimbledon of rankings points due to the championship's ban on players from Russia and Belarus.

Verstappen edges Leclerc in Belgian GP practice as grid penalties loom

World champion and series leader Max Verstappen topped the times for Red Bull ahead of nearest rival Charles Leclerc of Ferrari in Friday's second practice at the Belgian Grand Prix.

Rare India-Pakistan meeting in Asia Cup 'exciting' for Rahul

India's KL Rahul said on Friday his team is looking forward to playing Pakistan in a high-stakes Asia Cup clash this weekend with the arch-rivals only meeting each other in multi-nation events due to political issues between them.

Court rejects Cardiff appeal over Sala transfer fee

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) on Friday dismissed an appeal by Cardiff against having to pay the first instalment of the transfer fee for Argentine footballer Emiliano Sala, who died in a plane accident en route to his new club.

Stokes hits first hundred since taking over as England captain

Ben Stokes completed his first century since being appointed England's permanent captain as he made 103 to strengthen the hosts' grip on the second Test against South Africa at Old Trafford.

Confident Bayern ‘don’t care’ about rivals’ stumbles: Nagelsmann

Bayern Munich manager Julian Nagelsmann on Friday paid little heed to concerns the Bundesliga season was over before it begun, saying his only focus was on his team’s quest for an 11th consecutive title.

Herrada escapes to razor-edge Vuelta triumph

Jesus Herrada of Cofidis won stage seven of the Vuelta a Espana on Friday when an escape group beat the chasing pack over the 190km from Camargo to Cistierna in Castilla and Leon.

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