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Sabalenka sees off Paolini to reach China Open quarter-finals
Aryna Sabalenka progressed into the women's quarter-finals of the China Open with a hard-fought straight-sets win over Jasmine Paolini in Beijing on Thursday.
Sharikadze back to captain Georgia against Wales
Georgia coach Levan Maisashvili has made five changes to his starting XV to face Wales in their final World Cup Pool C match in Nantes on Saturday as captain Merab Sharikadze returns at centre.
Sri Lanka's only Games gold medallist gets congrats and cash
Teenager Tharushi Karunarathna, Sri Lanka's only gold medallist so far at the Hangzhou Asian Games, received a congratulatory telephone call from the country's president and cash from the cricket board.
Watkins, Bowen return to England squad for Australia, Italy games
Forwards Ollie Watkins and Jarrod Bowen have returned to the England squad for a friendly against Australia and a Euro 2024 qualifier against Italy but there is again no place for Raheem Sterling.
Barca's Lewandowski risks Clasico absence with ankle injury
Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski could miss the first Clasico of the season against Real Madrid on October 28 after spraining his ankle in Wednesday's Champions League win over Porto.
China, Japan battle for basketball gold as Games doping cases mount
Women's basketball takes centre stage at the Asian Games on Thursday when hosts China clash with Japan for gold, as the number of doping cases mounts.
Root helps England to 282-9 as New Zealand apply brakes in World Cup opener
New Zealand bowlers led by Matt Henry kept England in check to 282-9 despite Joe Root's 77 in the opening match of the World Cup on Thursday.
Samurai time as Japan enter the 'death zone' against Argentina
Japan are ready to summon their inner samurai as they enter the "death zone" when taking on Argentina in what is a winner-takes-all match to qualify as World Cup Pool D runners-up.
South Korea cut giant North Korean down to size to win bronze
South Korea cut neighbours North Korea and their giant centre Pak Ji Na down to size to win bronze in the Asian Games women's basketball on Thursday in Hangzhou.
China deny North Korea sixth weightlifting gold at Games
China's Tian Tao denied North Korea a sixth Asian Games weightlifting gold when he won the men's 96kg division on Thursday from Ro Kwang Ryol, who took silver.
Japan match 'another final', says Pumas veteran Creevy
Argentina take on Japan in Nantes on Sunday in both team's last Pool D match, with veteran Pumas hooker Agustin Creevy describing it as "another final".
Alcaraz 'feels ready' for Shanghai after Beijing disappointment
Shanghai Masters top seed Carlos Alcaraz said Thursday he was ready for the tournament and would change what he did wrong in Beijing, where he crashed out of the China Open this week.
MCC punishes members involved in spat with Australia cricketers at Lord's
Marylebone Cricket Club has expelled one member and suspended two others following an ugly altercation with Australia players during the second Ashes Test against England at Lord's.
Gauff glides into China Open quarter finals
US Open champion Coco Gauff shook off an indifferent first-set performance to glide into the women's quarter-finals of the China Open with victory over Russia's Veronika Kudermetova in Beijing on Thursday.
Empty feeling as fans trickle in for Cricket World Cup opener
England and New Zealand opened the Cricket World Cup on Thursday faced with a largely empty stadium -- and those in the crowd donned tops and face-paint in the national colours of India.
Irish and Scots set for punchy World Cup encounter, says Kleyn
A lot is at stake in Ireland's Rugby World Cup pool match with Scotland and the atmosphere is set to be even more febrile as there is a "little bit of animosity" between them, former Irish lock Jean Kleyn has claimed.
Lutsenko gifts Fedorov gold in Asian Games road race
Young Kazakh rider Yevgeniy Fedorov was gifted gold by decorated teammate Alexey Lutsenko as they crossed the line nearly six minutes ahead of the rest in the Asian Games men's road race on Thursday.
Show me the money: countries dangle rewards for Asian Games glory
Countries desperate for Asian Games success are dangling houses, money, cars and even government jobs as incentives to athletes to bring home medals from Hangzhou.
Curtain up on Cricket World Cup and battle for survival
Defending champions England took on New Zealand in the opening game of the Cricket World Cup on Thursday at the start of a marathon tournament which could dictate the event's place in the future of the sport.
Fedorov leads Kazakh one-two in Asian Games road race
Kazakh rider Yevgeniy Fedorov was handed gold by star teammate Alexey Lutsenko as the pair crossed the line ahead by nearly six minutes in the Asian Games men's road race on Thursday.
Galthie wary of 'wounded' Italy as quarters beckon
France coach Fabien Galthie has warned his team not to underestimate a "wounded" Italy ahead of their decisive Rugby World Cup Pool A match on Friday.
Basque brothers Lucu and Ollivon -- From village people to the bright lights
The village of Saint-Pee-sur-Nivelle is not too well known outside of the Pyrenees mountains it nestles in between, let alone throughout France but on Friday eyes from across the globe will be focused on its two most famous sons.
'A form of pain': China basketball fans pile in after latest loss
Fed-up Chinese basketball fans berated and mocked the men's national team on Thursday after the hosts' agonising 77-76 defeat to the Philippines in the Asian Games semi-finals.
China, Japan battle for Games basketball gold as He fulfils dream
Women's basketball takes centre stage at the Asian Games on Thursday when hosts China clash with Japan for gold while neighbours North and South Korea fight it out for bronze.
Dream comes true as China's He wins Asian Games marathon
China's He Jie fulfilled a dream Thursday by clinching the Asian Games men's marathon title, while determined Bahraini Eunice Chumba romped to the women's gold medal.
Twins, Rangers advance in MLB playoffs; Phillies, D-Backs sweep
The Minnesota Twins won a Major League Baseball playoff series for the first time in more than two decades Wednesday, beating Toronto 2-0 to sweep their best-of-three wild card set.
Messi-less Miami's playoff hopes fade after 4-1 Chicago rout
Missing Lionel Messi again, Inter Miami's hopes of squeezing into the MLS playoffs suffered a body blow on Wednesday with a 4-1 defeat to Chicago Fire.
Fluminense stun Internacional to reach Copa Libertadores final
German Cano scored a late winner as Fluminense staged a dramatic fightback to beat Internacional 2-1 and reach the final of the Copa Libertadores on Wednesday.
China's He wins Asian Games marathon, Chuma claims women's gold
China's He Jie clinched the Asian Games men's marathon title Thursday after a gutsy run, while Bahrain's Eunice Chebichii Chumba romped to the women's gold medal.
Twins, Rangers advance in MLB playoffs
The Minnesota Twins won a Major League Baseball playoff series for the first time in more than two decades Wednesday, beating Toronto 2-0 to sweep their best-of-three wild card set.
Chiefs' Kelce says NFL could be 'overdoing it' on Swift
The NFL might be "overdoing it," but the breathless attention on pop superstar Taylor Swift amid her rumored romance with Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce shows no sign of abating.
Newcastle hand PSG a Champions League lesson, Man City beat Leipzig
Newcastle United claimed a stunning 4-1 win over Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday in their first Champions League match at St James' Park in 20 years, while holders Manchester City scored two late goals to get the better of RB Leipzig.