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Bangladesh get Das fitness boost for daunting Australia task

Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto Wednesday declared wicketkeeper Litton Das "100 percent fit" for the first Test against Australia while suggesting the tourists could play two spinners.

Hazlewood gets Australia nod ahead of Boland for Bangladesh Test

Australia on Wednesday opted for Josh Hazlewood ahead of fellow quick Scott Boland for the first Test against Bangladesh in Darwin, while veteran spinner Nathan Lyon returned after a long-term injury.

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French Open champ Andreeva stunned by Krejcikova at Wimbledon

French Open champion Mirra Andreeva suffered a shock defeat against Barbora Krejcikova in the Wimbledon second round on Wednesday.

England have 'hero moments', says Kane after double downs DR Congo

England captain Harry Kane said the Three Lions have "hero moments" in them after his late double avoided a huge World Cup upset to beat DR Congo 2-1 on Wednesday.

Kane rescues England after DR Congo scare; US eye last 16

Harry Kane scored twice to rescue England from the brink of a humiliating World Cup last-32 exit on Wednesday with a come-from-behind 2-1 victory over the Democratic Republic of Congo in Atlanta.

Kane rescues England from DR Congo calamity to reach World Cup last 16

Harry Kane rescued England from a seismic World Cup shock with two late goals to beat the Democratic Republic of Congo 2-1 in Atlanta and secure a place in the last 16.

'Iran, Iran!' Iranian World Cup squad serenaded on return home

Iran's disappointed World Cup squad returned to a much warmer welcome at Tehran airport on Wednesday than they experienced on arrival in the US for their three group games.

Pereira 'taken by complete surprise' as Forest let boss go

Vitor Pereira said he was taken by "complete surprise and without any warning" after confirming Wednesday he had been let go as head coach of Nottingham Forest with immediate effect.

Swiatek, Zverev hoping to lay down Wimbledon markers

Iga Swiatek will be hoping to put a stuttering start to her Wimbledon title defence behind her on Thursday, as Alexander Zverev bids to prove his credentials on grass.

WTA Finals moved from Riyadh to Indian Wells

The WTA Finals, the traditional season-ender for women's tennis, has been switched this year from Riyadh to Indian Wells, the women's tour announced in a statement on Wednesday.

Bayern sign Morocco midfielder Saibari on five-year deal

Bayern Munich on Wednesday announced the signing of Morocco midfielder Ismael Saibari from Dutch side PSV Eindhoven until 2031.

Messi returns 'home' to lead Argentina World Cup charge in Miami

Few imagined that three years after making the move to Miami, Lionel Messi would be leading Argentina's charge to defend the title and smashing records at his sixth World Cup.

England skipper Sciver-Brunt 'threw everything' at World Cup semi-final return

England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt says she "threw everything" at being able to make her comeback in a Women's T20 World Cup semi-final against South Africa on Thursday.

Bayern to host Stuttgart in Bundesliga season opener

German champions Bayern Munich will host Stuttgart when the 2026-27 season kicks-off on August 28, the Bundesliga announced Wednesday.

World number ones Sinner, Sabalenka into Wimbledon third round

Defending champion Jannik Sinner produced another gritty victory to reach the Wimbledon third round, while women's world number one Aryna Sabalenka battled through as Novak Djokovic prepared for action on Centre Court.

Sinner sinks Borges to step up Wimbledon title defence

Jannik Sinner moved into the Wimbledon third round as the defending champion held his nerve in a pair of tie-breaks to beat Portugal's Nuno Borges on Wednesday.

All-white and lavender: Wimbledon hunts drought-resistant flowers

London's Wimbledon tennis championships could swap out hydrangeas for drought-resistant flowers like lavender as a result of climate change, the head horticulturalist at the Grand Slam said on Wednesday.

Thomas targets yellow in Tour team time-trial

Former Tour de France winner Geraint Thomas said on Wednesday that his Netcompany Ineos team would be targeting the first yellow jersey of the Grand Boucle in Saturday's opening team time-trial.

Inter Milan laud veteran Mkhitaryan after deal extension

Inter Milan's Armenian international midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan has extended his stay with the Italian champions by a further season, the club said on Wednesday.

Bike - or even walk: World Cup fans improvise to reach NY venue

Just 90 minutes before France v. Sweden kicked at the 2026 World Cup, the Tsatsos family chained their bikes to a tree near the stadium in the suburbs of New York -- and walked right into the game.

Vaughan calls for England coaching clear-out after Stokes exit

Former England captain Michael Vaughan has urged head coach Brendon McCullum and director Rob Key to resign following Ben Stokes's retirement from international cricket.

Sabalenka sets up Wimbledon third-round clash with Ostapenko

World number one Aryna Sabalenka battled through a tough second set against American McCartney Kessler to reach the Wimbledon third round on Wednesday.

Barca have bid for Atletico's Alvarez: president Laporta

Barcelona have made a transfer offer for Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez, the Catalan club's president Joan Laporta said Wednesday.

Sciver-Brunt fit for England's T20 World Cup semi-final

England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt has declared herself fit for a Women's T20 World Cup semi-final against South Africa on Thursday.

Bordeaux-Begles handed favourable draw in Champions Cup defence

Holders Bordeaux-Begles will face former winners Munster in next season's Champions Cup rugby pool stage, after the draw was made on Wednesday.

Key challenges for Laporta in second Barca term

Barcelona president Joan Laporta was reelected in March with 68 percent of the vote and on Wednesday was sworn in for the next five years with the Spanish football giants.

Djokovic, Sinner hope for easier ride after Wimbledon scares

Wimbledon title rivals Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner will hope for an easier ride in the second round on Wednesday after their opening match scares, while French Open winner Mirra Andreeva faces former All England Club champion Barbora Krejcikova.

Injured Serena's Wimbledon doubles bid with sister Venus in doubt

Serena Williams could be forced to pull out of the Wimbledon doubles event after the American legend suffered a knee injury in her first round singles defeat.

German FA headquarters searched in Euro 2024 graft probe

Investigators raided Germany's football association headquarters and other locations across the country Wednesday as part of a probe into corruption linked to the Euro 2024 tournament.

Genesio replaces Beye as Marseille boss

Marseille said on Wednesday Bruno Genesio has replaced Habib Beye as coach of the Ligue 1 club.

Ronaldo and Modric struggle to defy Father Time at World Cup

Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modric will make history when two outfield players aged over 40 face off for the first time in a World Cup as Portugal take on Croatia in Friday's last-32 clash.

England face DR Congo hurdle, USA prepare for World Cup moment in spotlight

England take on the Democratic Republic of Congo at the World Cup on Wednesday looking for a place in the last 16 while co-hosts the USA prepare for the biggest match in their football history.

Duffy returns for New Zealand against West Indies

Seamer Jacob Duffy was named Wednesday to play the upcoming five-match ODI series against the West Indies after sitting out New Zealand's 2-1 Test series win against England for the birth of his first child.

Majestic Olise raises France to another level at World Cup

That France are more than living up to their status as favourites at this World Cup may be down to the goals of captain Kylian Mbappe, but also in a large part to the creative genius of Michael Olise.

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