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US sprinter Kerley out of US trials

Former world 100m champion Fred Kerley has withdrawn from this week's US Track and Field Championships in Oregon, ruling him out of September's World Championships in Tokyo.

Le Court makes history for Africa at women's Tour de France

Mauritian Kim Le Court became the first African to win a stage on the women's Tour de France on Wednesday.

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Injured Pant resumes innings for India in fourth Test against England

Rishabh Pant braved the pain barrier as he hobbled out to bat for India in the fourth Test against England at Old Trafford on Thursday.

Lord's to host historic women's Test match in 2026

Lord's will host a women's Test for the first time next year when England play India at the London ground.

From hospital bed to Euro hero -- Bonmati back to her decisive best for Spain

"You could write a book about this," said Aitana Bonmati on Wednesday as she reflected on the last few weeks in her life after scoring the goal which took Spain into the final of the Women's Euro 2025.

Pant unfit to keep wicket against England in fourth Test

Rishabh Pant is unable to keep wicket in the fourth Test against England at Old Trafford after injuring his foot, the Board of Control for Cricket in India said on Thursday.

England name squad as they eye glory at Women's Rugby World Cup

England on Thursday named a 32-player squad for the Women's Rugby World Cup on home soil as they seek to improve on their runners-up position in 2022.

More misery for Ineos as Rodriguez quits Tour with broken pelvis

Ineos's top-ranked rider Carlos Rodriguez pulled out of the Tour de France on Thursday after suffering a broken pelvis on Stage 17's late mass pile-up.

Owen Farrell named on bench as revamped Lions look to seal series

Owen Farrell was on Thursday named on the British and Irish Lions' bench for the second Test against Australia, one of seven changes to the matchday 23 as the tourists look to clinch the series in Melbourne.

Indian football 'hurt, scared' as domestic game hits fresh low

Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter once called India a "sleeping giant" of football, but the sport is mired in fresh crisis in the country and faces problems from the top down to grassroots.

Valetini returns for Wallabies in crunch second Lions Test

Rob Valetini was named Thursday in Australia's side for the second Test against the British and Irish Lions in Melbourne, a big boost for the Wallabies ahead of a clash they must win to keep the series alive.

Owen Farrell named on bench for revamped Lions in second Test

Owen Farrell was named Thursday on the bench as the British and Irish Lions made seven changes to their matchday 23 for the second Test against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Verstappen and Red Bull embark on new era

Max Verstappen and Red Bull seek a successful re-set of their season as they launch a new era at this weekend's Belgian Grand Prix, their first without Christian Horner in charge.

Ledecky-led USA to use world championships as springboard to LA 2028

Nine-time Olympic gold medallist Katie Ledecky leads a United States swimming team aiming to shore up its global dominance at the world championships in Singapore with an eye already on the 2028 Los Angeles Games.

MLS chief tightlipped on Messi ban after All-Star no-show

Major League Soccer commissioner Don Garber refused to be drawn on whether the league planned to sanction Lionel Messi after the Inter Miami and Argentina superstar was a late withdrawal from Wednesday's All-Star game.

Spain beat Germany with Bonmati extra-time goal to reach Euro 2025 final

Aitana Bonmati netted the only goal of the game late in extra time as world champions Spain edged Germany 1-0 in their Women's Euro 2025 semi-final on Wednesday to set up a title decider this weekend against England.

Fritz, Medvedev advance at DC Open

Top seed Taylor Fritz romped into the last 16 at the ATP/WTA DC Open on Wednesday as Russian eighth seed Daniil Medvedev overcame an early scare to advance to the third round.

India sweat on Pant fitness after 'consequential' foot injury

India are anxiously awaiting the results of scans to discover the full extent of a foot injury suffered by Rishabh Pant that threatens to have major "consequences" for the fourth Test against England at Old Trafford.

Liverpool sign forward Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt

Liverpool completed the signing of striker Hugo Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt on Wednesday for a reported £69 million ($92 million) as the Premier League champions continued their summer spending spree.

India suffer Pant blow in fourth Test against England

India suffered a potentially major setback when Rishabh Pant retired hurt on the first day of the fourth Test against England at Old Trafford on Wednesday before they reached stumps on 264-4.

Rashford 'at home' at Barca after sealing loan from Man United

Marcus Rashford said his new club Barcelona already "feels like home" after the Spanish champions loaned the attacker from Manchester United on Wednesday with a future purchase option.

Messi, Alba risk ban after MLS All-Star game withdrawal

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami team-mate Jordi Alba could face a suspension after withdrawing from Major League Soccer's All-Star game, multiple US media reports said on Wednesday.

India suffer Pant setback in fourth Test against England

India suffered a potentially major setback when Rishabh Pant retired hurt on the first day of the fourth Test against England at Old Trafford on Wednesday before they reached stumps on 264-4.

Marcus Rashford: Tarnished Man Utd star seeks Barcelona redemption

Marcus Rashford is the boyhood Manchester United fan who lived his dream until a precipitous fall from grace ended his love affair with the club.

Rashford joins Barca on loan from Man United

Spanish champions Barcelona loaned Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford on Wednesday with a future purchase option.

India's Pant retires hurt in fourth Test against England

India's Rishabh Pant was forced to retire hurt on the first day of the fourth Test against England at Old Trafford on Wednesday just when it appeared the aggressive batsman was about to cut loose.

Milan wins crash-marred sprint as Tour approaches Alpine end game

Italy's Jonathan Milan escaped a spectacular pile-up of flying bikes and bodies to win stage 17 of the Tour de France in lashing rain on Wednesday, extending his lead in the sprint points race.

Arsenal off to winning pre-season start in Singapore

Arsenal kicked off their pre-season campaign with a 1–0 win over Italian giants AC Milan at the National Stadium in Singapore on Wednesday.

Milan wins crash-marred sprint at Tour de France

Italy's Jonathan Milan won a crash-marred finale to stage 17 of the Tour de France in lashing rain on Wednesday, extending his lead in the sprint points race.

Udinese keeper Okoye banned for two months after match-fixing probe

Udinese goalkeeper Maduka Okoye, who had been accused of match-fixing, has been cleared of all charges but given a two-month ban by the Italian Football Federation (FIGC), the Serie A club said.

Tokyo Olympic champion Jepchirchir relishes Japan return

Peres Jepchirchir said on Wednesday she was relishing her imminent return to Japan for the first time since storming to Olympic marathon gold at the Covid-delayed Tokyo Games in 2021.

Dawson strikes as England fight back against India

Liam Dawson marked his first Test in eight years with the key wicket of India's Yashasvi Jaiswal as England fought back on Wednesday's opening day at Old Trafford.

Pogacar's Tour superiority stirs up old doping debate

Tadej Pogacar's towering domination of this year's Tour de France is once again raising eyebrows in a sport long tainted by the spectre of doping.

Juventus make Conceicao loan permanent

Portuguese international Francisco Conceicao, who spent last year on loan at Juventus, has completed a full transfer from Porto, the Serie A club has announced.

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