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Adekoya bounces back from doping ban to win Asian Games hurdles gold
Bahrain's Kemi Adekoya, who was stripped of the 2018 title for doping, won Asian Games 400m hurdles gold on Tuesday while Olympic champion Liu Shiyang crashed in the javelin in a shock.
Sabalenka, Gauff dig deep to reach China Open third round
World number one Aryna Sabalenka said Tuesday her performances in "key moments" were crucial to surviving a major scare in the China Open second round, after she defeated unseeded Katie Boulter 7-5, 7-6 (7/2) in Beijing.
PSV Champions League run gives fillip to 'Philips Town' Eindhoven
The long-awaited return of European football to PSV Eindhoven has provided a welcome boost to the club, the city, and its historic corporate partner Philips, as they seek to recapture past glories.
Excited Cane back to captain All Blacks against Uruguay
Sam Cane said he was excited to be back captaining New Zealand from the start as head coach Ian Foster on Tuesday made nine changes to his side to face Uruguay at the Rugby World Cup.
Kohli stardom supreme as stage set for World Cup opener
If you can judge a tournament by the number of replica tops sold, the Cricket World Cup in India opening this week already has a winner -- home superstar batsman Virat Kohli.
Fiji star Tuisova misses son's funeral to stay with teammates
Josua Tuisova, man of the match in Fiji's upset Rugby World Cup win over Australia, missed his seven-year-old son's funeral on Tuesday after opting to stay with his teammates in France, according to Fijian news site Fiji Village.
7-0 thrashing by City 'history' says coach Rose as Leipzig seek revenge
RB Leipzig coach Marco Rose said last season's 7-0 thrashing by Manchester City was "history" as the two sides prepare to meet again in the Champions League in Germany on Wednesday.
Dupont to seek surgeon's green light for France World Cup return
France captain Antoine Dupont will be assessed by the surgeon who operated on his fractured cheekbone before staff decide if he can return for a possible World Cup quarter-final, the team said on Tuesday.
China's Wu sets sights on Olympics, Dusmatov rails at boxing schedule
China's Wu Yu enjoyed an afternoon stroll to the first boxing gold of the Asian Games on Tuesday, then set her sights on winning an Olympic title in Paris.
Jaiswal ton leads India into Asian Games semis, Pakistan also through
Explosive opener Yashasvi Jaiswal smashed seven sixes in a sublime maiden T20 century as India's men opened their first Asian Games campaign with a 23-run defeat of gutsy Nepal on Tuesday.
Fiji look to their 'Demolition Man' to dismantle Portugal
Levani Botia lived up to his nickname "The Demolition Man" in taking Fiji's Pool C game with Georgia "by the scruff of the neck", a performance that assistant coach Brad Harris hopes he will repeat against Portugal on Sunday.
Sabalenka survives scare to reach China Open third round
World number one Aryna Sabalenka survived a major scare on her way to the third round of the China Open, eventually defeating unseeded Katie Boulter 7-5, 7-6 (7/2) in Beijing on Tuesday.
Squash desperate to end 'very weird' Olympic exile in 2028
Squash has never been in the Olympics despite decades of trying, but players and officials hope that the 150-year-old sport will finally get its big chance in 2028.
Jaiswal ton leads India's men to Asian Games cricket debut win
Explosive opener Yashasvi Jaiswal smashed seven sixes in a sublime maiden T20 century as India's men opened their first Asian Games campaign with a 23-run defeat of gutsy Nepal on Tuesday.
'Still in a daze' after Pereira ends Singapore athletics gold drought
When Shanti Pereira sprinted to Singapore's first athletics Asian Games gold in 49 years no one was prouder than her parents watching from the stands in Hangzhou.
Seahawks dominate defensively in NFL rout of Giants
Seattle rookie cornerback Devon Witherspoon returned an interception 97 yards for a touchdown as the Seahawks' defense dominated the New York Giants in a 24-3 victory on Monday.
Celtic aim to end 10-year Champions League drought against Lazio
Once feared as a fortress of European football, Celtic are aiming to end a 10-year wait for a Champions League win at home when Lazio visit Parkhead on Wednesday.
Rebuilt Leipzig ready for Man City Champions League test
RB Leipzig face Champions League title holders Manchester City on Wednesday, having emerged strongly from a summer rebuild which could have derailed the young club.
Porto chance for Barca to prove progress in Xavi's 100th game
After consecutive premature and humiliating Champions League exits, Barcelona visit Porto on Wednesday aiming to make a statement in their trickiest group stage fixture.
Are the new-look PSG serious Champions League contenders?
A summer of change has left Paris Saint-Germain with a radically revamped squad, shorn of some of its biggest stars, and for now they remain a work in progress in what could be Kylian Mbappe's final season in the French capital.
'Dangerous' England face New Zealand in World Cup opener
Defending champions England take on New Zealand in Thursday's opening match of the World Cup in a rematch of their epic showdown in the 2019 final at Lord's.
Death or glory? World Cup anchors changing game of one-day cricket
The World Cup which gets underway on Thursday will provide a sharp focus for one-day international cricket and a chance to show how the 50-over game has evolved since India last staged the tournament in 2011.
Nevin won't return as MLB Angels manager after woeful run
Phil Nevin will not return next season as manager of the Los Angeles Angels after missing the Major League Baseball playoffs for the ninth consecutive season, the team announced Monday.
Holiday season in Boston as revamped Celtics chase NBA title
Adding All-Star guard Jrue Holiday and Latvian big man Kristaps Porzingis has given the revamped Boston Celtics new belief they can contend for their first NBA crown since 2008.
Ex-Dodgers ace Bauer and accuser halt lawsuits: attorneys
Former Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer and the woman who accused him of sexual assault in 2021 have settled their respective lawsuits against each other, attorneys confirmed on Monday.
Biles in complete control at gymnastic worlds
Simone Biles enjoyed a virtual sweep in qualifying at the gymnastics world championships on Monday, further burying the nightmare of her Tokyo Olympics.
Durant among NBA stars ready to play for USA at Paris Olympics
Kevin Durant, LeBron James and Stephen Curry were among the NBA superstars who said on Monday they were interested in playing for the United States at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Chelsea stun Fulham with quickfire double
Goal-shy Chelsea finally found their cutting edge on Monday, striking twice in 82 seconds to earn a morale-boosting 2-0 win against Fulham as Mykhailo Mudryk finally got off the mark.
Billionaire Ratcliffe mulls Man Utd minority stake: reports
British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe is considering changing his bid and offering to buy a minority stake in Manchester United, according to reports on Monday.
Chelsea finally on target to down Fulham
Goal-shy Chelsea finally found their cutting edge on Monday, striking twice in 82 seconds to beat Fulham 2-0 and earn just their second Premier League win of the season.
LeBron dedicating 21st NBA season to son
LeBron James said Monday he will dedicate his 21st season in the NBA to his eldest son Bronny, who continues to make a successful recovery from a cardiac arrest.
Giannis wants to 'expedite' Lillard chemistry with Bucks
Giannis Antetokounmpo wants to focus on film study with new superstar teammate Damian Lillard so they will have chemistry before ever taking the court together for the Milwaukee Bucks.