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Pakistan at 23-1 after Brook triple hundred takes England to 823-7

Pakistan were 23-1 at tea on the fourth day and fighting to avoid an innings defeat after Harry Brook's 371 and Joe Root's 262 propelled England to a mammoth 823-7 declared in the first Test on Thursday.

Rafael Nadal calls time on epic tennis career

Rafael Nadal on Thursday announced he will retire after the Davis Cup finals in November, ending a career which brought 22 Grand Slam titles, global respect and inspired epic, iconic rivalries with Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic.

Kim Sei-young shoots 62 to take two-stroke lead at LPGA Shanghai

Kim Sei-young set off with a five-birdie blitz Thursday and finished with three more on her way to a 10-under par 62 and a two-stroke lead after the first round of Buick LPGA Shanghai.

Sinner crushes Medvedev to set up potential Alcaraz Shanghai semi

World number one Jannik Sinner had a surprisingly straightforward 6-1, 6-4 victory over an injured Daniil Medvedev on Thursday to reach the Shanghai Masters semi-finals, where he could face chief rival Carlos Alcaraz.

England's Harry Brook blasts triple century against Pakistan

England's Harry Brook hit his maiden triple century on the fourth day of the opening Test against Pakistan in Multan on Thursday.

Record-breaking Root, Brook both pass 200 as England pile up 658-3

Record-breaking Joe Root and Harry Brook smashed career-best double centuries Thursday as relentless England piled up 658-3 against Pakistan by lunch on the fourth day of the opening Test in Multan.

Home is far away for Madagascar in AFCON qualifying

When Madagascar host Gambia in a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on Friday they will play in Moroccan city Casablanca -- 8,250 kilometres (5,125 miles) from the Indian Ocean country.

Rugby Australia to counter-sue in dispute with Melbourne Rebels

Rugby Australia said Thursday it was preparing a counter-claim against axed Super Rugby club Melbourne Rebels, alleging misleading and deceptive conduct in an increasingly bitter legal dispute.

Mets advance on Lindor blast, Dodgers stay alive in MLB playoffs

The New York Mets, fueled by Francisco Lindor's grand slam, beat Philadelphia to advance in the Major League Baseball playoffs on Wednesday as the Los Angeles Dodgers stayed alive with an 8-0 victory over San Diego.

Injury-ravaged Krygios aiming to return at Australian Open

Australian Open chief Craig Tiley expressed confidence Thursday that injury-ravaged Nick Kyrgios will be back on court at the season-opening Grand Slam.

Greek international Baldock, dead at 31: family

Panathinaikos and Greece international footballer George Baldock has died, his family confirmed Thursday.

Mets advance on Lindor grand slam, Yankees and Tigers win

Francisco Lindor belted a grand slam in the sixth inning to propel the New York Mets to a 4-1 victory over Philadelphia on Wednesday and into Major League Baseball's National League Championship Series.

Lindor powers Mets past Phillies into NL Championship Series

Francisco Lindor belted a grand slam in the sixth inning to propel the New York Mets to a 4-1 victory over Philadelphia on Wednesday and into Major League Baseball's National League Championship Series.

Tigers beat Guardians and on brink of advancing in MLB playoffs

Riley Greene and Spencer Torkelson drove in runs with hits and Detroit blanked Cleveland 3-0 on Wednesday to reach the brink of advancing in the Major League Baseball playoffs.

Man City sink Barca in Women's Champions League as Bayern outgun Arsenal

Manchester City made a spectacular return to the Women's Champions League on Wednesday, defeating holders Barcelona 2-0 in the opening round of group stage matches as Bayern Munich downed Arsenal 5-2.

Greek international Baldock, 31, found dead in pool: state agency

Panathinaikos and Greece international George Baldock was found dead in his swimming pool on Wednesday, Greek news reports said.

Pharrell Williams to co-chair Met Gala exploring Black dandyism

Singer and designer Pharrell Williams is among the co-chairs of New York's next Met Gala, which will wade into race relations in the context of fashion, the museum announced Wednesday.

Injured Kane won't start England's Nations League clash with Greece

England interim boss Lee Carsley has revealed Harry Kane will not be in the starting line-up for Thursday's Nations League clash with Greece as his captain recovers from injury.

Rodgers rejects 'false' suggestions of role in Saleh dismissal

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers on Wednesday rejected reports that he played a role in the firing of the team's head coach Robert Saleh.

SoFi Stadium to hold next two CONCACAF Nations League finals

CONCACAF will host the next two editions of the Nations League Finals at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood near Los Angeles, the confederation said on Wednesday.

McIlroy and DeChambeau set for PGA-LIV 'Showdown' in Vegas

PGA Tour stars Rory McIlroy and top-ranked Scottie Scheffler will face LIV Golf's Bryson DeChambeau and Brooks Koepka in an exhibition event in Las Vegas in December organizers announced Wednesday.

Run blitz edges India and South Africa closer to World Cup semi-finals

India and South Africa piled up the two highest totals at the Women's T20 World Cup on Wednesday to stay on track for the semi-finals.

Root says 'many more to get' after England Test runs landmark

Joe Root said there are "many more runs to get" after he surpassed Alastair Cook to become England's greatest Test match run-maker on Wednesday.

India pile up World Cup high to rout Sri Lanka

Captain Harmanpreet Kaur and opener Smriti Mandhana hit half-centuries as India defeated Sri Lanka by 82 runs to boost their chances of making the semi-finals of the Women's T20 World Cup on Wednesday.

Texans receiver Collins, Pats' safety Peppers out for NFL clash

NFL reception yardage leader Nico Collins of the Houston Texans and New England safety Jabrill Peppers will both be absent when the clubs meet on Sunday.

Reddy stars as India crush Bangladesh to clinch T20 series

Rookie all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy smashed 74 and took two wickets to help India thrash Bangladesh by 86 runs for a series-clinching win in the second T20 international on Wednesday.

Arch rivals Ghana, Nigeria drawn together in CHAN qualifying

Arch regional rivals Ghana and Nigeria were paired when the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) qualifying draw was made in Cairo on Wednesday.

Reddy, Rinku power India to 221-9 in second Bangladesh T20

Rookie batsman Nitish Kumar Reddy and Rinku Singh smashed half-centuries to fire India to 221-9 in the second T20 international against Bangladesh on Wednesday.

Record-breaking Root helps England dominate Pakistan in first Test

Joe Root went past Alistair Cook as England's highest Test run scorer with an unconquered hundred against Pakistan, anchoring his team to 492-3 in the first Test in Multan on Wednesday.

Wimbledon replaces line judges with electronic system

Wimbledon announced Wednesday that it is scrapping its iconic line judges in favour of electronic line-calling, changing the face of the grass-court tournament.

Record-breaking Root hits hundred as England power to 351-3

Joe Root hit a magnificent hundred on Wednesday to guide England to 351-3 at tea on the third day of the opening Test against Pakistan in Multan after breaking Alastair Cook's Test runs record.

Record-breaking Root hits hundred as England's power to 351-3