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Guardians-Rays MLB playoff game postponed until Saturday

Game four of baseball's American League Championship Series between the Cleveland Guardians and Tampa Bay Rays has been postponed until Saturday, Major League Baseball said.

Guardians-Rays MLB playoff game start delayed by rain

The start of the Cleveland Guardians' home playoff game against the Tampa Bay Rays was delayed after rain pounded Cleveland on Friday, but officials still hoped to get the game underway.

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Danish police raid hotel of Tour de France team Bahrain-Victorious

Danish police raided the hotel of Team Bahrain-Victorious early Thursday on the eve of the start of the Tour de France in Denmark.

'I'm pretty good': Kyrgios behaves to reach Wimbledon last 32

Nick Kyrgios buried the rage he showed in his Wimbledon opener to ease into the third round on Thursday and warned: "I just wanted to remind everyone that I'm pretty good."

France hand Jolmes, Tanga debuts against Japan

France head coach Fabien Galthie on Thursday handed debuts to lock Thomas Jolmes and number eight Yoan Tanga for the first rugby Test against Japan in Toyota on Saturday.

Bumrah to captain India in fifth Test against England

Jasprit Bumrah will captain India in Friday's delayed fifth Test against England, after regular skipper Rohit Sharma was ruled out with Covid-19, it was announced Thursday.

Gilchrist to lead Scotland in first Pumas Test

Grant Gilchrist will captain Scotland for the first time since 2018 when he leads them out for the opening Test against Argentina in San Salvador de Jujuy on Saturday.

Green, Khawaja put Australia on top in Galle Test

Cameron Green and Usman Khawaja hit half-centuries to put Australia ahead by 101 runs against Sri Lanka after abysmal weather set back the second day of the opening Test on Thursday.

Nadal centre stage at Wimbledon as Covid forces third withdrawal

Rafael Nadal tops the bill at Wimbledon on Thursday after Roberto Bautista Agut became the third player to withdraw from the Championships following a positive coronavirus test.

Vesely says Davidovich Fokina is Wimbledon 'nutter'

Jiri Vesely on Thursday described his second-round Wimbledon opponent Alejandro Davidovich Fokina as "a bit of a nutter" after the Spaniard was knocked out of the tournament on a point penalty.

Wales captain Jones on bench for first Springboks Test

British and Irish Lions captain Alun Wyn Jones will start on the bench and flanker Tommy Reffell will win his first cap for Wales against South Africa on Saturday.

Badosa sets up Wimbledon third-round tie with Kvitova

Spanish fourth seed Paula Badosa beat Romania's Irina Bara 6-3, 6-2 on Thursday to set up a third-round clash against two-time champion Petra Kvitova.

Paula Badosa reaches Wimbledon third round

Spanish fourth seed Paula Badosa beat Romania's Irina Bara 6-3, 6-2 on Thursday to progress to the third round at Wimbedon.

England recall Anderson for delayed India finale

England have recalled James Anderson for the delayed fifth Test against India at Edgbaston on Friday.

Bautista Agut becomes third Covid withdrawal at Wimbledon

Spanish 17th seed Roberto Bautista Agut on Thursday became the third player to withdraw from this year's Wimbledon with Covid-19 in a fresh blow for the tournament, which has returned to full capacity this year.

Khawaja hits 71 as Australia take lead in Galle Test

Opener Usman Khawaja hit a gritty half-century to help Australia take the lead against Sri Lanka on the rain-hit second day of the opening Test on Thursday.

Alpine launch programme to find women Formula 1 drivers by 2030

Formula One's Alpine team said on Wednesday physical ability is no barrier for women to compete in their sport as they launched a programme to have a female driver in the next eight years.

Pogacar ready as Denmark reaches Tour de France fever pitch

With one day remaining ahead of the Tour de France's 'Grand Depart' in Denmark, Tadej Pogacar sounded a warning to those hoping to dethrone the double champion.

Australia lose Head after heavy rain collapses stand at Galle Test

The second day's play of the opening Test between Sri Lanka and Australia began Thursday afternoon after a long rain delay that caused a spectator stand to collapse in Galle.

Farrell 'not happy' as Lawes named England captain against Wallabies

England coach Eddie Jones admitted Owen Farrell "wasn't very happy" after Courtney Lawes was named captain Thursday for the opening Test against Australia, as veteran scrum-half Danny Care was handed a first start since 2018.

Lawes captains England as Care, Vunipola return against Wallabies

England coach Eddie Jones named Courtney Lawes captain Thursday ahead of Owen Farrell for the first Test against Australia, as veteran scrum-half Danny Care was handed his first start since 2018.

Rough weather causes stand collapse, delays Galle Test

Rain and strong winds caused a stand to collapse at the Galle cricket stadium on Thursday, seriously delaying the second day's play in the opening Test between Sri Lanka and Australia.

Joseph backs Japan to beat heat against France in steamy Toyota

Japan head coach Jamie Joseph on Thursday backed his team to keep their cool in the first rugby Test against France despite temperatures forecast to soar to 35 degrees Celsius by kick-off time in Toyota on Saturday afternoon.

Ex-Wallaby Folau to make Tonga debut against wary Fiji

Controversial former Wallaby Israel Folau declared Thursday it was "awesome" to be ending a four-year Test rugby exile by making his debut for Tonga against Fiji at Saturday.

Rain delays day two start of Galle Test

Rain has delayed the start of Thursday's second day of play in the opening Test between Sri Lanka and Australia in Galle.

Wimbledon draw opens up for Nadal as Swiatek bids to extend run

Rafael Nadal tops the bill in the Wimbledon second round on Thursday, eyeing a clear path to the semi-finals as Iga Swiatek seeks a 37th consecutive win.

Neville, Porecki to make Wallaby debuts against England

Veteran lock Cadeyrn Neville and hooker David Porecki were handed Australia debuts Thursday in a powerful pack to face England in the first Test, while playmaker Quade Cooper got the nod over James O'Connor.

Gibson-Park leads Ireland's Kiwi quartet for first All Blacks Test

Ireland on Thursday named all four of their New Zealand-born players in their line-up for the first Test against the All Blacks in Auckland on Saturday.

Patience a virtue for Springsteen's run to glory days

Jessica Springsteen has made a success out of a career that could not be further removed from that of her rock legend father Bruce and yet the Olympic silver medallist show jumper told AFP that at times she feared she would never make it.

'Fearless' England excite Anderson as India sweat on Rohit

James Anderson cannot wait to rejoin a "fearless" England team, unlike any he has known in two decades of international cricket, in this week's long-delayed India series finale.

With royal backing and a Snoop Dogg rap, Malaysia minnows challenge best in Asia

A wealthy prince and some astute promotion involving US rapper Snoop Dogg have helped turn Malaysia's Johor Darul Ta'zim from footballing minnows into one of Asia's top clubs.

Fainga'anuku to debut against Ireland, Covid hits All Blacks again

Powerhouse wing Leicester Fainga'anuku will make his All Blacks debut after being named Thursday in the side to start against Ireland in the first Test as Covid struck down another New Zealand coach.

Verstappen returns to the scene of the crash chasing first British GP win

One year on from a painful crash, Max Verstappen returns to Silverstone as clear favourite to register his first British Grand Prix win and increase his lead in the title race.

LAFC 'perfect for me' -- Chiellini

Veteran Italy and Juventus defender Giorgio Chiellini said Wednesday he's looking forward to bringing a high level of play and a wealth of experience to Los Angeles FC as they pursue the Major League Soccer crown.

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