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It will be 'big and punchy': Athletics chief Coe looks to future

Sebastian Coe has two years left as World Athletics president and it promises to be lively as he says next year's inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Team Championship will remind the world the sport is "big and punchy and still there."

India's Pant reprimanded for dissent in first Test

India wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant has been handed an official reprimand for showing dissent during the ongoing first Test against England at Headingley, the International Cricket Council (ICC) announced Tuesday.

'Not at the level': Atletico left to ruminate after Club World Cup KO

For all the excuses -- and there have been many -- one line from Antoine Griezmann cut straight to the heart of the matter after Atletico Madrid's Club World Cup elimination.

Messi's Miami and PSG progress to set up Club World Cup reunion

Inter Miami's Lionel Messi faces a tantalising reunion with former club Paris Saint-Germain in the Club World Cup last 16 after both sides on Monday progressed to the knockout phase.

Porto, Al Ahly out after sharing eight goals in thriller

Porto and Al Ahly were both eliminated from the Club World Cup after a 4-4 draw on Monday in the game of the tournament to date.

Messi to face PSG after Miami and Palmeiras draw to go through

Lionel Messi faces a reunion with his former club Paris Saint-Germain after his Inter Miami side reached the last 16 of the Club World Cup with a 2-2 draw with Palmeiras.

Schmidt warned he must release Wallabies for Lions warm-ups

The British and Irish Lions are demanding that top Wallabies players appear for their Super Rugby sides to ensure warm-up matches are meaningful preparation for the three-Test series.

Palmeiras fight back against Inter Miami - both teams through

Brazil's Palmeiras fought back from two goals down to earn a 2-2 draw with Inter Miami on Monday, a result which secured both teams a place in the last 16 of the Club World Cup.

Russian drone attacks kill three in northeast Ukraine

Russian drone attacks killed three people in Ukraine's northeastern region of Sumy, including a child, local authorities said on Tuesday.

'Throwing the book away' with no preparation for next season: Bayern's Kompany

Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany said his team will go into the new Bundesliga season with "almost no preparation" because of their participation at the Club World Cup, but also highlighted some positives of being at the tournament.

Rishabh Pant: India's unorthodox hero with 'method to his madness'

Rishabh Pant's swashbuckling style may not be the textbook technique of great Indian batsman of old, but the diminutive wicketkeeper wrote his name into the history books at Headingley on Monday.

PSG ease past Seattle Sounders and into Club World Cup last 16

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Achraf Hakimi scored either side of half-time as European champions Paris Saint-Germain eased to a 2-0 win over Seattle Sounders on Monday to secure their place in the last 16 of the Club World Cup.

Atletico win in vain as Botafogo advance at Club World Cup

Brazilian side Botafogo booked their place in the last 16 of the Club World Cup on Monday despite a 1-0 defeat to Atletico Madrid which was not enough to prevent the Spaniards crashing out.

Osaka, Azarenka advance on grass at Bad Homburg

Former world number ones Naomi Osaka and Victoria Azarenka both advanced to the second round in the Wimbledon warm-up tournament at Bad Homburg on Monday.

Haliburton latest NBA star with severe injury in playoffs

Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton reportedly has suffered a torn right Achilles tendon in a game-seven loss to Oklahoma City in the NBA Finals, becoming the latest star stricken by severe injury in the league playoffs.

Kasatkina falls, Fonseca secures first win on grass at Eastbourne

Top seed Daria Kasatkina was dumped out of the WTA Eastbourne Open on Monday by Lulu Sun, while Brazilian rising star Joao Fonseca secured his first grass court win in the men's event.

Club World Cup prize money does not mean more pressure: Chelsea boss Maresca

Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca has insisted that the club's owners are not putting extra pressure on him to win the Club World Cup as a result of the enormous financial incentives on offer at FIFA's new tournament.

Leeds sign Slovenia defender Bijol from Udinese

Leeds have bolstered their defence ahead of a return to the Premier League with the signing of Slovenian international centre-back Jaka Bijol from Udinese.

Indiana's Haliburton has torn right Achilles tendon: reports

Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton suffered a torn right Achilles tendon in a game-seven loss to Oklahoma City in the NBA Finals, according to multiple reports Monday.

England rally after Pant heroics to set up thrilling finish to India opener

Rishabh Pant became the first India batsman to score hundreds in both innings of a Test against England before the hosts hit back to leave themselves 371 to win the series opener at Headingley on Monday.

Holders Thailand among seven set for LPGA International Crown

Defending champion Thailand and past winners United States and South Korea were among seven teams named Monday as qualifiers for October's LPGA International Crown team event.

England set 371 to win India series opener after Pant heroics

Rishabh Pant became the first India batsman to score hundreds in both innings of a Test against England before the hosts hit back to leave themselves 371 to win the series opener at Headingley on Monday.

Bradley eyes playing captain role at Ryder Cup after win

Keegan Bradley could become the first Ryder Cup playing captain since Arnold Palmer in 1963 after jumping to seventh in world rankings following his PGA Tour Travelers Championship victory.

EU approves MotoGP takeover by F1 owner Liberty Media

The acquisition of MotoGP by Liberty Media, the American group that owns Formula One, received the green light from The European Commission on Monday.

Duplantis says vaulting 6.40m is within the 'realm of possibility'

Swedish pole-vaulting star Armand Duplantis said on Monday that clearing 6.40 metres was "in the realm of possibility", eight days after improving his previous world record to 6.28m.

Pant piles on agony for England with record-breaking century

Rishabh Pant became the first India batsman to score hundreds in both innings of a Test against England as the tourists strengthened their grip on the series opener at Headingley on Monday.

Textor sells Crystal Palace stake to boost hopes of European competition

New York Jets owner Woody Johnson has agreed to buy John Textor's 43 percent stake in Crystal Palace in a deal that could boost the Eagles' hopes of playing in the Europa League next season.

Rahul and Pant build India lead against England

KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant extended India's lead over England to 159 runs at lunch on the fourth day of the first Test at Headingley on Monday.

IOC is in 'best of hands', says Bach as he hands over to Coventry

Kirsty Coventry became the president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), the most powerful person in sport, on Monday in a handover ceremony with her predecessor Thomas Bach.

Paris Olympics and Paralympics cost taxpayer nearly 6 bn euros: state body

The 2024 Paris Summer Olympics and Paralympics cost the French state just under 6 billion euros ($6.9 billion), the national audit body announced in an "initial estimate" on Monday.

'A great start': NBA crown just the beginning for Shai

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander believes Oklahoma City's NBA Finals triumph could be the beginning of a golden era for him and his youthful Thunder teammates.

Man City hit six to reach Club World Cup last 16, Real Madrid win with 10 men

Manchester City hit Al Ain for six on Sunday to secure a place in the last 16 of the Club World Cup after Real Madrid shrugged off an early red card to beat Mexican side Pachuca 3-1.

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