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Angel Correa leaves Atletico for Mexican club Tigres

Argentina's Angel Correa will join Mexican side Tigres from Atletico Madrid, the La Liga club announced on Wednesday.

Thunder's Holmgren agrees to contract extension worth up to $250 mn: reports

Oklahoma City Thunder star center Chet Holmgren has agreed to a five-year maximum rookie contract extension with the NBA champion franchise worth up to $250 million, US media reported Wednesday.

Evenepoel triumphs in Tour de France time trial as Pogacar slips into yellow

Belgian rider Remco Evenepoel won the fifth stage of the Tour de France on Wednesday, a 33km time trial around Caen that saw Slovenian rider Tadej Pogacar take the yellow jersey from Mathieu van der Poel.

Putellas going with flow in dominant Spain's Euro 2025 charge

Alexia Putellas is revelling in her phenomenal start to Women's Euro 2025 as her dazzling performances in Spain's title bid reminded fans why she is a two-time Ballon d'Or winner.

Pant says keeping to Bumrah even tougher than facing the India star

Rishabh Pant reckons the only thing harder than batting against India's Jasprit Bumrah is keeping wicket to the fast bowler.

End of an era as Red Bull sack F1 team chief Horner

Christian Horner was on Wednesday sacked by Red Bull after 20 years as team principal of the Formula One outfit.

Ex-Real Madrid coach Ancelotti gets year's jail for tax fraud

A Spanish court on Wednesday sentenced former Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti to a year in jail for tax fraud committed in 2014, a punishment that will not oblige the Brazil coach to serve prison time.

Bencic beats Andreeva to reach first Wimbledon semi-final

Switzerland's Belinda Bencic reached her first Wimbledon semi-final with a 7-6 (7/3), 7-6 (7/2) win against Russian seventh seed Mirra Andreeva on Wednesday.

Lyon stave off relegation after successful appeal

Seven-time French champions Lyon have kept their Ligue 1 place after winning their appeal against relegation, the French Football Federation (FFF) said on Wednesday.

Christian Horner - a brutal end to a rollercoaster reign at Red Bull

Christian Horner twice transformed Red Bull into Formula One's dominant team over his two decades in charge but he was unceremoniously axed on Wednesday after declining fortunes and internal disputes.

Swiatek gets 'goosebumps' after reaching first Wimbledon semi-final

Iga Swiatek said she had "goosebumps" after reaching the Wimbledon semi-finals for the first time in her illustrious career with a 6-2, 7-5 win against Russia's Liudmila Samsonova on Wednesday.

Christian Horner - a brutal end to a spicy reign at Red Bull

Christian Horner twice transformed Red Bull into Formula One's dominant team over his two decades in charge but he was unceremoniously axed on Wednesday after declining fortunes and internal disputes.

Swiatek into first Wimbledon semi-final

Iga Swiatek reached the Wimbledon semi-finals for the first time in her illustrious career on Wednesday, beating Russia's Liudmila Samsonova 6-2, 7-5.

'Hothead' Fognini announces retirement from tennis

Fabio Fognini announced his retirement from tennis at Wimbledon on Wednesday as one of the sport's most colourful characters called time on his volatile career.

Werner unveiled as first new Leipzig coach in Klopp era

Ole Werner was unveiled as RB Leipzig coach on Wednesday, the first coaching appointment made under Red Bull head of football Jurgen Klopp.

Another Lions injury worry after fullback Kinghorn limps off

The British and Irish Lions were sweating on the fitness of fullback Blair Kinghorn Wednesday after he left the field against the ACT Brumbies, the latest injury setback on their Australia tour.

$Rider quits Tour de France after cycling 174km with fractured shoulder$

Rider quits Tour de France after cycling 174km with fractured shoulder

French cyclist Emilien Jeanniere of the TotalEnergies team was forced to abandon the Tour de France after cycling 174-kilometres with a fractured left shoulder blade, his team announced on Wednesday ahead of the fifth stage time trial in Caen.

Inspired Queensland upset NSW to snatch State of Origin crown

Queensland produced a rousing performance for skipper Cameron Munster as they upset New South Wales 24-12 in Sydney to claim the State of Origin decider on Wednesday.

Lions tame gutsy Brumbies for fourth straight win on Australia tour

Marcus Smith and Ollie Chessum got on the scoresheet as a defiant British and Irish Lions fought past a gutsy ACT Brumbies 36-24 on Wednesday, piercing their defence for five tries.

Red Bull sack F1 team chief Horner

Christian Horner was Wednesday sacked by Red Bull after 20 years as team principal of the Formula One outfit.

Lions tame gutsy Brumbies to make it four straight wins

Marcus Smith and Ollie Chessum got on the scoresheet as a defiant British and Irish Lions fought past a gutsy ACT Brumbies 36-24 on Wednesday, piercing their defence for five tries.

Djokovic eyes Wimbledon history, wounded Sinner in spotlight

Novak Djokovic can make Wimbledon history in his quarter-final against Flavio Cobolli, while his title rival Jannik Sinner must banish fears over an elbow injury when he faces Ben Shelton on Wednesday.

England recall Archer after injury exile for third Test against India

Jofra Archer will make his long-awaited return to Test cricket at Lord's this week, after more than four years of injury-induced exile.

Red Bull sack team chief Horner after two decades in charge

Christian Horner is to leave his role as Red Bull team principal with immediate effect after 20 years, the Formula One team announced on Wednesday.

Red Bull sack team chief Horner afer two decades in charge

Christian Horner is to leave his role as Red Bull team principal with immediate effect after 20 years, the Formula One team announced on Wednesday.

Owen Farrell in line for Lions tour debut against AUNZ XV: reports

Owen Farrell is set to play against a combined Australia-New Zealand side at the weekend, reports said Wednesday after his controversial call-up for the British and Irish Lions.

India look to maintain momentum against faltering England in third Test

An in-form India will continue their quest for just a fourth series win in England when the third Test at Lord's starts on Thursday.

Luis Enrique ready for 'special' showdown between PSG and Real Madrid

Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique described Wednesday's Club World Cup semi-final showdown between the European champions and Real Madrid as "special" but dismissed questions over his relationship with Kylian Mbappe ahead of a reunion with the superstar striker.

Delighted Maresca hails Joao Pedro after Chelsea reach Club World Cup final

Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca hailed Joao Pedro and expressed his delight at reaching the Club World Cup final after the new signing's double strike secured a 2-0 win over Fluminense in the last four on Tuesday.

New Knicks coach Brown embracing 'high expectations'

Two-time NBA Coach of the Year Mike Brown says he is embracing the expectations that come with taking the helm of the New York Knicks, a storied NBA franchise that has gone without a title for 52 years.

Joao Pedro brace sends Chelsea into Club World Cup final

New signing Joao Pedro scored twice on his first start as Chelsea eased to a 2-0 win over Fluminense on Tuesday to seal a spot in the final of the Club World Cup.

Germany and Sweden reach Euro 2025 quarters with match to spare

Germany and Sweden both reached the quarter-finals of Women's Euro 2025 on Tuesday after respective wins over eliminated Denmark and Poland which maintained both teams' perfect starts in Switzerland.

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