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Djokovic to warm up for Australian Open in Adelaide

Serbian great Novak Djokovic will play the Adelaide International as he kicks off his bid for an 11th Australian Open title and an elusive 25th Grand Slam crown, officials said Tuesday.

Man bailed for fire protest on track at Hong Kong's richest horse race

A man who ran on to the track during Hong Kong's richest horse race to call for government resignations over a deadly fire has been released on bail.

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Simmonds guides Pau to Top 14 summit with Bayonne win

English fly-half Joe Simmonds scored 22 points to lifted Pau to the summit of the French Top 14 on Saturday with a 47-24 success over in-form Bayonne.

Pro-Palestinian march, actions at Israel v Norway match

Several hundred people demonstrated and expressed support for the Palestinian cause in Oslo on Saturday as Israel faced Norway in a football World Cup qualifier, AFP journalists reported.

Pogacar chats with Merckx after Il Lombardia landmark

Tadej Pogacar revealed that he had a chat with Eddy Merckx after winning Il Lombardia for a record-breaking fifth straight time on Saturday, emulating the cycling icon.

Pogacar caps stunning season with fifth straight Il Lombardia triumph

Tadej Pogacar won the Monument Il Lombardia for a fifth time in as many years on Saturday, equalling Fausto Coppi's record of victories in the season-ending race.

Pogacar wins cycling's Il Lombardia for fifth consecutive year

Tadej Pogacar won the cycling Monument Il Lombardia for a fifth time in as many years on Saturday, equalling Fausto Coppi's record of victories in the season-ending race.

Qualifier Vacherot ousts ailing Djokovic, sets up Shanghai final with cousin

An ailing Novak Djokovic was knocked out of the Shanghai Masters semi-finals on Saturday by world number 204 Valentin Vacherot, who will face his cousin Arthur Rinderknech in a surprise all-family final.

Pegula ends Sabalenka's perfect Wuhan record to set up Gauff final

Jessica Pegula fought back to end Aryna Sabalenka's perfect record in Wuhan with a dramatic 2-6, 6-4, 7-6 (7/2) victory in the semi-finals on Saturday and will face Coco Gauff for the title.

Jadeja says Gill's ton of runs a 'good sign' for Indian cricket

Captain Shubman Gill struck his fifth Test century of the year to put India firmly in control against West Indies on Saturday, earning praise from his deputy Ravindra Jadeja for his remarkable consistency.

Mbappe and Konate out of France's World Cup qualifier in Iceland

Kylian Mbappe and Ibrahima Konate have been ruled out of Monday's 2026 World Cup qualifier in Iceland where France could book their ticket to next year's tournament.

Spinners keep India in command after Gill ton against West Indies

India's spinners struck regular blows to dent West Indies' reply as the hosts extended their dominance in the second Test after a fluent century from skipper Shubman Gill on Saturday.

Gauff beats Paolini in straight sets to reach Wuhan final

Coco Gauff survived a battle of wills against Jasmine Paolini on Saturday to reach the Wuhan Open final for the first time in her career.

Ailing Djokovic beaten in Shanghai semis by qualifier Vacherot

An ailing Novak Djokovic was knocked out of the Shanghai Masters semi-finals on Saturday by world number 204 Valentin Vacherot.

West Indies' Campbell out to freak catch after India declare on 518-5

India struck early with a freak catch after declaring their first innings on 518-5 with skipper Shubman Gill hitting an unbeaten 129 on day two of the second Test against the West Indies on Saturday.

Mbappe out of France's World Cup qualifier in Iceland with sore ankle

Kylian Mbappe will miss Monday's qualifier in Iceland where France could book their ticket to the 2026 World Cup after taking another knock to his sore right ankle, the French team confirmed.

Schauffele grabs share of Japan lead in bid to break drought

Xander Schauffele closed in on his first win of the year after grabbing a share of the lead Saturday heading into the final day of the US PGA Tour's Baycurrent Classic in Japan.

Gill hits unbeaten ton as India declare on 518-5 in West Indies Test

Skipper Shubman Gill struck an unbeaten 129 as India declared their first innings on a commanding 518-5 against the West Indies on day two of the second Test on Saturday.

India 427-4 after Jaiswal falls for 175 in West Indies Test

Skipper Shubman Gill powered India to 427-4 at lunch on day two of the second Test against the West Indies after opener Yashasvi Jaiswal was run out for 175 on Saturday.

Mariners out-last Tigers 3-2 in 15 innings to advance in MLB playoffs

Jorge Polanco delivered the walk-off single in the 15th inning as the Seattle Mariners beat the Detroit Tigers 3-2 in a scintillating winner-take-all showdown to advance in the Major League Baseball playoffs on Friday.

Aces sweep Mercury to win third WNBA title in four years

The Las Vegas Aces, powered by 31 points from A'ja Wilson, captured their third title in four seasons on Friday, beating Phoenix 97-86 to complete a sweep of the WNBA Finals.

Messi-less Argentina down Venezuela in friendly

Argentina shrugged off the absence of Lionel Messi to ease to 1-0 victory over Venezuela in a friendly international in Miami on Friday.

Women's athletics venture Athlos showcases sport in New York

Beneath the towering, neon-lit billboards of Times Square, six of the world's top long jumpers are soaring through the air, turning one of New York's most iconic streets into an unlikely athletics stage.

Germany cruise, Mbappe on the mark for France in World Cup qualifying

Four-time winners Germany cruised past 10-man Luxembourg and Kylian Mbappe helped France see off Azerbaijan in World Cup qualifying on Friday.

Kimmich doubles up as Germany cruise past Luxembourg

Joshua Kimmich scored twice as Germany won 4-0 against a 10-man Luxembourg in their World Cup qualifier in Sinsheim on Friday.

Mbappe on target as France see off Azerbaijan

France moved three points closer to qualification for next year's World Cup with Kylian Mbappe, Adrien Rabiot and Florian Thauvin all on target in a comfortable 3-0 Group D win over Azerbaijan at the Parc des Princes in Paris on Friday.

NFL begins review of Giants QB Dart concussion protocol

The NFL launched an investigation on Friday into how league concussion protocol was applied to New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart in the club's Thursday home victory over Philadelphia.

From tears to triumph: Sasaki powering Dodgers towards World Series

Roki Sasaki's first appearance at Dodger Stadium ended in tears. His first season in Major League Baseball could end in triumph.

Bruised hand in sparring postpones Fundora's title bout

World super welterweight champion Sebastian Fundora suffered a bruised hand during a sparring session that forced postponement of his scheduled title defense against fellow American Keith Thurman, promoters said Friday.

Gabon's Aubameyang gets four goals and red card, Benin snatch key win

Gabon star Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored four goals and was sent off in African 2026 World Cup qualifying on Friday, while minnows Benin built a two-point lead in the 'group of death'.

Dogged Devine leads New Zealand to crushing win over Bangladesh

New Zealand captain Sophie Devine continued her golden run of form with a gutsy 63 to help the Kiwis to their first win at the Women’s World Cup as they crushed Bangladesh by 100 runs in Guwahati on Friday.

Gabon's Aubameyang gets four goals and red card as Senegal, Ivory Coast win

Gabon star Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored four goals and was sent off in African 2026 World Cup qualifying on Friday, while Senegal and Ivory Coast both moved closer to fourth appearances at the global showpiece.

Resurgent Medvedev joins unheralded cousins in Shanghai semi-finals

Daniil Medvedev said he was showing "signs of my previous self" after the former world number one eased past Alex de Minaur 6-4, 6-4 on Friday to reach the Shanghai Masters semi-finals.

Cyclist Gee claims ex-team Israel PT seeking millions in damages

Canadian cyclist Derek Gee has claimed that his former team, Israel Premier-Tech, is seeking millions of euros in damages from him after he left them due to his "personal-belief standpoint".

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