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'Underdog' Jefferson-Wooden shrugs off Tokyo worlds pressure

Melissa Jefferson-Wooden is the hottest sprint ticket heading into next month's world championships in Tokyo, the US athlete having hit a blistering run of form at just the right time.

England's Jones relishing 'special occasion' at Women's Rugby World Cup after tragic year

England's Megan Jones is preparing for a "special occasion" in the hosts' Women's Rugby World Cup opener the year after both her parents died.

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India's Bumrah aiming for three Tests out of five against England

India strike bowler Jasprit Bumrah expects to feature in only three matches of the five-Test series against England as he manages his workload following a back injury.

Bordeaux-Begles 'underdogs' before Top 14 semis despite Champions Cup triumph

Bordeaux-Begles may have won the Champions Cup last month but for prop Jefferson Poirot they remain "underdogs" for Saturday's French Top 14 semi-final with Toulon.

Gattuso convinced Italy can reach World Cup

Gennaro Gattuso said Thursday he is convinced Italy can qualify for the World Cup as he begins his reign as Azzurri coach following the dismissal of Luciano Spalletti.

England v India: Three key battles

Ben Stokes' England take on an India team under new captain Shubman Gill at Headingley on Friday in the first Test of a five-match series.

'Moving Great Wall': China unleash towering teen basketball star

China look set to unleash their 2.26m (7ft 5in) "moving Great Wall" at the Women's Asia Cup after teenager Zhang Ziyu put in another towering display days after her debut.

Suaalii fit to face Lions but O'Connor left out by Wallabies for Fiji Test

Explosive back Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii will be fit to face the British and Irish Lions after being named Thursday in Australia's squad for a Test against Fiji, but James O'Connor, Samu Kerevi and Marika Koirobete all missed out

Real Madrid held as Man City, Juve triumph in Club World Cup openers

Real Madrid were held to a 1-1 draw by Saudi Arabia's Al Hilal at the Club World Cup in new coach Xabi Alonso's first game in charge on Wednesday, after Manchester City got off to a winning start.

India start new era without Kohli and Rohit against England

Shubman Gill will be in the spotlight as a new-look India, without star batsmen Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, bid to end their 18-year wait for a Test series win in England.

Juventus thump Al Ain in Club World Cup after Trump visit

Randal Kolo Muani and Francisco Conceicao both bagged braces as Juventus hammered Al Ain 5-0 on Wednesday in their Club World Cup opener in Washington.

Williams boost for Crusaders ahead of Chiefs Super Rugby showdown

Canterbury Crusaders will be bolstered by the return of All Blacks prop Tamaiti Williams when they chase an eighth Super Rugby title in nine years in Saturday's final at home against Waikato Chiefs.

Donnarumma warns PSG 'hungry' for more success at Club World Cup

Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma warned Wednesday that the newly crowned European champions were "hungry" for more success at the Club World Cup as they prepared to face Brazil's Botafogo.

Legacy and Lifestyle: U.S. Polo Assn. Hosts Iconic Party at Pitti Uomo 108 in Florence, Italy

DJ Benny Benassi, Artist Pietro Terzini, Performer Clara and More Than 1,500 Guests Celebrate 135 Years

Messi fit to face Porto: Inter Miami's Mascherano

Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano said Lionel Messi would be fit to face Porto at the Club World Cup on Thursday, despite showing signs of discomfort in training.

Lakers to be sold in record-breaking $10 billion deal: ESPN

The Los Angeles Lakers are being sold in a record-breaking $10 billion deal that makes the iconic franchise the highest-valued sports team in US history, ESPN reported Wednesday.

Real Madrid held by Al-Hilal after Man City win Club World Cup opener

Real Madrid were held to a 1-1 draw by Saudi Arabia's Al-Hilal in new coach Xabi Alonso's debut at the Club World Cup on Wednesday, after Manchester City got off to a winning start earlier.

Real Madrid held by Al-Hilal in Alsonso's debut

Federico Valverde missed a stoppage-time penalty as Real Madrid were held to a 1-1 draw by Saudi Arabia's Al-Hilal in the Club World Cup on Wednesday.

Korda 'hungry' for Women's PGA after US Open heartbreak

World number one Nelly Korda says her agonising near-miss at the US Women's Open earlier this month has left her hungrier for success as the Women's PGA Championship tees off on Thursday.

Guardiola hails new signings as Man City survive 'tough conditions'

Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola hailed the impact of the new signings who came straight into the team for the 2-0 win over Wydad Casablanca in their opening match at the Club World Cup on Wednesday.

Lions boss Farrell says Test places still up for grabs

British and Irish Lions coach Andy Farrell has insisted selection for the Test series with Australia remains wide open after naming his side for Friday's pre-departure warm-up game with Argentina in Dublin.

South Africa captain Bavuma hails special Test triumph

South Africa captain Temba Bavuma said the massive, joyous welcome his team received when returning home on Wednesday from their World Test Championship final triumph was a sign of how special the achievement was.

Man City ease into Club World Cup campaign with win against Wydad

Phil Foden scored inside two minutes to set Manchester City on the way to a comfortable 2-0 win against Wydad Casablanca in their opening match at the Club World Cup on Wednesday.

Pacers sweating on Haliburton injury ahead of NBA Finals clash

Indiana Pacers coach Rick Carlisle will make a last-minute decision on Tyrese Haliburton's fitness as his team prepare for Thursday's must-win NBA Finals clash against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

South Africa moves closer to hosting Formula One race

Toby Venter, owner of the Kyalami Grand Prix circuit near Johannesburg, said on Wednesday that plans to upgrade the track to Formula One standards had been approved by the controlling body.

Chelsea's Mudryk charged over anti-doping violation

Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk has been charged by the Football Association with violating anti-doping rules after failing a drugs test.

Draper survives scare to reach Queen's quarter-finals

British number one Jack Draper survived a scare to reach the Queen's Club quarter-finals with a gritty 3-6, 6-2, 7-6 (7/5) win over Australia's Alexei Popyrin on Wednesday.

Pant hopes India can make country 'happy again' after plane crash

Rishabh Pant hopes his side's Test series in England can start to "make India happy again" after one of the world's worst plane crashes left the country in mourning.

Gosdens celebrate Royal Ascot double as Buick motors home on Ombudsman

Father and son training partnership John and Thady Gosden celebrated a big race double on the second day of Royal Ascot on Wednesday with Ombudsman landing the Group One Prince of Wales's Stakes.

India's Pant glad of Anderson and Broad exits ahead of England Tests

India vice-captain Rishabh Pant is relieved pace-bowling greats James Anderson and Stuart Broad are no longer in the England line-up heading into Friday's first Test at Headingley.

Almeida takes fourth stage of Tour of Switzerland with injured Thomas out

Portuguese rider Joao Almeida powered to the fourth stage of the Tour of Switzerland after former Tour de France champion Geraint Thomas withdrew with less than three weeks from the start of the Tour de France.

World champion Olga Carmona signs for PSG women's team

Spanish World Cup winner Olga Carmona said she is ready to step up another level with Paris Saint-Germain after signing with the French club for three seasons on Wednesday.

Bangladesh tighten grip on first Sri Lanka Test

Bangladesh continued their dominance over Sri Lanka on the second day of the first test Wednesday, finishing at a commanding 484 for nine -- despite a few late breakthroughs by the hosts.

England's Pope keeps place for India series opener

England vice-captain Ollie Pope has retained his place at number three for the first Test against India starting on Friday, meaning rising star Jacob Bethell must wait for his return to red-ball internationals.

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