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Rafael Nadal: Brilliant career cursed by injury

Rafael Nadal has collected a record 22 Grand Slam titles but a career plagued by injuries has undoubtedly robbed him of even more.

Injured Nadal quits Wimbledon as Jabeur makes African history

Rafael Nadal pulled out of Wimbledon with an abdominal injury on Thursday after Ons Jabeur became the first African woman to reach a Grand Slam singles final in modern times.

Ronaldo will not travel with Man Utd for pre-season tour

Cristiano Ronaldo will not travel with Manchester United for their pre-season tour of Thailand and Australia after the Portugal striker was given additional time off to deal with a family issue.

Pandya fires first T20 fifty for India to set England tricky target

Hardik Pandya blasted his maiden Twenty20 international half-century as India scored 198-8 against England in Southampton on Thursday.

Nadal out of Wimbledon with abdominal injury, Kyrgios into final

Rafael Nadal announced Thursday that he was withdrawing from Wimbledon after failing to recover from an abdominal injury, ending his hopes of a calendar Grand Slam.

Miami set to host 2023 World Baseball Classic final

Plans for the 2023 World Baseball Classic were announced Thursday with Japan, Taiwan and US venues set for games and the final set for next March at Miami.

Tringale starts Scottish Open with stunning 61

Cameron Tringale shot a spectacular 61 in the first round of the Scottish Open on Thursday.

Spieth fears British Open at St Andrews could be 'too easy'

Jordan Spieth has voiced concerns the Old Course at St Andrews could prove too easy a challenge for the world's best players when the 'home of golf' stages next week's 150th British Open.

Portugal's Gouveia grabs early PGA Barbasol lead

Portugal's Ricardo Gouveia, playing only his second US PGA Tour event, fired an eight-under par 64 to seize the early lead in Thursday's opening round of the Barbasol Championship.

Hamilton backs tricky Mercedes to come good

Lewis Hamilton believes his troublesome Mercedes will win this season, but perhaps not at this weekend's Austrian Grand Prix.

Jabeur makes African history with Wimbledon final spot against Rybakina

Ons Jabeur became the first African woman in the Open era to reach a Grand Slam singles final on Thursday when she defeated close friend Tatjana Maria in the Wimbledon semi-finals.

Filipino Magsayo, Mexico's Vargas meet in battle of unbeatens

Filipino star Mark Magsayo will defend his World Boxing Council featherweight crown against former world champion Rey Vargas of Mexico on Saturday in a battle of unbeatens.

Rybakina eases past Halep to set up Wimbledon final against Jabeur

Russian-born Elena Rybakina overpowered former champion Simona Halep 6-3, 6-3 on Thursday to set up a Wimbledon final against Ons Jabeur.

Ons Jabeur, Tunisia's 'Minister of Happiness' on verge of Wimbledon title

Ons Jabeur, who on Thursday became the first African woman in the Open era to reach a Grand Slam singles final, has emerged as a national hero at home in Tunisia.

Gomez signs new Liverpool contract

Liverpool defender Joe Gomez signed a new five-year contract with the club on Thursday.

Tour de France leader Pogacar 'can't wait' for mountains

Defending champion Tadej Pogacar of the UAE Emirates team launched a blistering attack on a late climb to win stage six of the Tour de France and reclaim the overall leader's yellow jersey on Thursday.

World Rugby defend head-injury test as row rages over Sexton return

World Rugby has defended its Head Injury Assessment procedure against "irresponsible" remote diagnosis following a row over the selection of Ireland captain Johnny Sexton for this weekend's second Test against New Zealand.

Pogacar takes Tour de France lead with stage six win

Defending champion Tadej Pogacar of the UAE Emirates team launched a blistering attack on a late climb to win stage six of the Tour de France and reclaim the overall leader's yellow jersey on Thursday.

Barcelona hoping for 'positive response' on Lewandowski offer

Barcelona are hoping for "a positive response" from Bayern Munich after making an offer for their Polish striker Robert Lewandowski, club president Joan Laporta said on Thursday.

Silverstone crash victim Zhou gets all clear for Austria

Zhou Guanyu was on Thursday given the all clear to compete in this weekend's Austrian Grand Prix after remarkably escaping from his horror crash at Silverstone unharmed.

Jabeur makes African history with Wimbledon final spot

Ons Jabeur became the first African woman in the Open era to reach a Grand Slam singles final on Thursday when she defeated close friend Tatjana Maria in the Wimbledon semi-finals.

Corberan resigns as coach of English second-tier Huddersfield

Carlos Corberan has resigned as head coach of Huddersfield Town, the English second-tier club announced Thursday.

Russian-born Rybakina eyes Wimbledon final despite compatriots' ban

Moscow-born Elena Rybakina will attempt to reach a first Wimbledon final on Thursday, counting her blessings that she escaped the tournament ban handed out to her Russian compatriots.

AC Milan make ex-delivery man Messias' move permanent

Junior Messias completed his rise from delivery man to Serie A star on Thursday when his move to AC Milan was made permanent by the Italian champions.

Scotland's Watson back from injury to win 50th cap against Pumas

Hamish Watson will return from injury to win his 50th Scotland cap in Saturday's second Test away to Argentina.

Nadal in race to be fit for Wimbledon semis as Djokovic targets 8th final

Rafael Nadal is facing a race against time to be fit for Friday's mouthwatering Wimbledon semi-final against Nick Kyrgios but can either man stop Novak Djokovic in his relentless push for a fourth straight crown?

Winger Cuthbert replaces Adams in only change to Wales team

Winger Alex Cuthbert replaces Josh Adams in the only change to the Wales starting line-up for the second Test against South Africa on Saturday in Bloemfontein.

Nadal v Kyrgios -- Four of the best in a testy history

Rafael Nadal and Nick Kyrgios will meet for a place in the Wimbledon final on Friday in what the Australian star claims will be "the most watched tennis match ever."

Spring handed France debut against Japan

France head coach Fabien Galthie on Thursday handed full-back Max Spring his debut for Saturday's second rugby Test against Japan in Tokyo in an otherwise unchanged side.

High-octane thrills as Spain's Pamplona bull run returns

Half-tonne fighting bulls knocked over thrill-seekers on Thursday in the first bull run since 2019 at Spain's San Fermin festival in Pamplona, with five people taken to hospital.

Farah set for make-or-break London Marathon

Quadruple Olympic champion Mo Farah says his stellar track career is over but he is going to run in October's London Marathon to see if he can still be competitive on the road.

Kruger honours memory of Springbok World Cup winning father at Wimbledon

South Africa's Isabella Kruger only needs to think of the photograph of her Rugby World Cup winning father, standing proudly next to Nelson Mandela, to inspire her title dreams at Wimbledon.

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