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Curry, Warriors storm to seventh NBA crown

A dazzling performance from Stephen Curry powered the Golden State Warriors to a seventh NBA Finals crown on Thursday, securing a 103-90 victory over the Boston Celtics to clinch a 4-2 series triumph.

Two years after car crash, badminton ace Momota in free fall

Japan's Kento Momota was once badminton's undisputed king but his career has gone into free fall ever since a car crash more than two years ago which left him badly hurt.

Saracens and Leicester eye return to former glory in Premiership final

Saracens will aim to complete their comeback from a salary-cap scandal by defeating Leicester in the English Premiership final at Twickenham on Saturday.

Dressel and Ledecky give Swimming World Championships golden lustre

After three years in turbulent waters, swimming starts to regain some stability with an extra edition of its long-course world championships in Budapest starting on Saturday.

FIFA vows 'invasion' as 2026 World Cup venues revealed

FIFA President Gianni Infantino warned Canada, Mexico and the United States to prepare for a football "invasion" on Thursday as the host cities for the 2026 World Cup were revealed.

'Helluva rivalry, helluva week': Blues, Crusaders in Super decider

The latest episode in New Zealand's most intense rivalry will be played out on Saturday when the Canterbury Crusaders and Auckland Blues face each other in the Super Rugby Pacific final.

Hadwin leads the US Open by treating it like any old event

Adam Hadwin says the biggest reason he is leading the US Open after the first round is that he isn't treating it like the US Open.

LIV Golf's 15 US Open players combine for 53-over on day one

Two-time major winner Dustin Johnson and 2021 US Amateur champion James Piot led 15 LIV Golf Series players by cracking par in Thursday's first round of the US Open.

Canada's Hadwin fires 66 to lead US Open with McIlroy one back

Canada's Adam Hadwin birdied five of the last six holes on the front nine and seized a one-stroke lead after Thursday's first round of the US Open with Rory McIlroy in a pack one adrift.

Hadwin shoots 66 to grab US Open lead thanks to birdie run

Canada's Adam Hadwin fired a four-under par 66 to seize a one-stroke lead late in Thursday's first round of the US Open.

Kupcho defies difficult winds to grab LPGA lead in Michigan

Jennifer Kupcho fired an eagle and seven birdies in a career-best nine-under-par 63 on Thursday to take a one-shot lead after the first round of the Meijer LPGA Classic in Belmont, Michigan.

Azteca Stadium, Los Angeles among 2026 World Cup venues

Mexico City's iconic Azteca Stadium and the Los Angeles Rams' multi-billion-dollar SoFi Stadium were among 16 venues named on Thursday to stage games at the 2026 World Cup being held in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

Bangladesh crash as West Indies dominate slow motion Test

Bangladesh's well-established vulnerability to fast bowling was in evidence again with the visitors crashing to 103 all out off fewer than 33 overs after being put in to bat against the West Indies on the opening day of the first Test on Thursday.

Alonso warns rules to beat the bounce 'difficult' to enforce

Two-time world champion Fernando Alonso warned on Thursday that it will be very difficult for Formula One to introduce rule changes to end the sport's 'porpoising' or bouncing problems.

Hadwin grabs US Open lead with birdie run

Canada's Adam Hadwin birdied five of the last six holes on the front nine to seize the lead in Thursday's first round of the US Open at The Country Club.

Duplantis dominates at Oslo Diamond League

Sweden's Mondo Duplantis battled through rain and cold to dominate the men's pole vault at the Oslo Diamond League on Thursday, while home favourite Jakob Ingebrigtsen raced to victory in the mile.

Queen's champion Berrettini into last eight as Peniston's advance continues

Reigning Queen's champion Matteo Berrettini needed three sets to see off Denis Kudla as he reached the quarter-finals of the grass-court tournament on Thursday.

US Open's tiny margins for error bring out McIlroy's fire

Rory McIlroy says the fine line between success and failure on every shot at the US Open triggers the passion behind the club-tossing emotional outbursts that marked his first round performance on Thursday.

Closing birdie after stolen ball lifts Rahm at US Open

Despite having his ball stolen on the final hole, defending champion Jon Rahm managed a closing birdie to salvage an under-par score from Thursday's first round at the US Open.

Kruis bows out with Top 14 stars for the Barbarians against England

George Kruis will make one last appearance at Twickenham after being named in a Barbarians XV dominated by players from France's Top 14 for Sunday's non-cap international against England.

Bangladesh crash to 103 all out in first Test against West Indies

Bangladesh's well-established vulnerability to fast bowling was in evidence again with the visitors crashing to 103 all out off fewer than 33 overs after being put in to bat against the West Indies on the opening day of the first Test at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua on Thursday.

Shanaka hails 'born warrior' Chamika as Sri Lanka win rain-hit ODI

Skipper Dasun Shanaka on Thursday said Chamika Karunaratne remains a trusted performer for Sri Lanka after the fast bowler helped stun Australia by 26 runs in a rain-hit second one-day international.

Club-tossing McIlroy shares early clubhouse lead at US Open

Rory McIlroy overcame his frustrations and produced some clutch putting to seize a share of the early clubhouse lead in Thursday's first round of the US Open.

Bowlers help Sri Lanka stun Australia in rain-hit ODI

Fast bowler Chamika Karunaratne led an inspired Sri Lankan attack to pull off a thrilling 26-run win over Australia in the rain-hit second one-day international on Thursday.

Kyprios takes Gold Cup spoils, gallant Stradivarius the applause

Kyprios gave trainer Aidan O'Brien a record extending eighth Ascot Gold Cup on Thursday but it was three-time winner Stradivarius who received the biggest round of applause after finishing a gallant third on his final appearance at the meeting.

Perez ready to ride Montreal bumps for more street-fighting success

Buoyed by his victory in Monaco and Red Bull's dominant recent form, Sergio Perez said he will be seeking more street circuit success at Sunday's Canadian Grand Prix.

Queen's champion Berrettini into last eight as Wawrinka bows out

Reigning Queen's champion Matteo Berrettini needed three sets to see off Denis Kudla as he reached the quarter-finals of the grass-court tournament on Thursday.

Vlasov takes Tour of Switzerland yellow with stage win

Russian Aleksandr Vlasov won the Tour of Switzerland's fifth stage on Thursday to claim the overall leaders' jersey.

Bangladesh crash to 76-6 at lunch in first Test against West Indies

Bangladesh's well-established vulnerability to fast bowling was in evidence again with the visitors crashing to 76 for six at lunch after being put in to bat against the West Indies on the opening day of the first Test at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua on Thursday.

WNBA legend Sue Bird announces retirement

WNBA legend Sue Bird said Thursday she will retire from basketball at the end of the 2022 season, signing off after a career that included five Olympic gold medals and four domestic championships.

Medvedev into Halle last-eight after another victory over Ivashka

World number one Daniil Medvedev defeated Ilya Ivashka for the second time in six days to reach the Halle grass court quarter-finals on Thursday.

Kyprios wins Gold Cup as Stradivarius falls short of record

Kyprios gave trainer Aidan O'Brien a record extending eighth Ascot Gold Cup on Thursday with Stradivarius missing out on a record-equalling fourth victory finishing a gallant third.

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