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Cubs feel the magic in 'Field of Dreams' win over Reds
Chicago pitcher Drew Smyly tossed five scoreless innings and the Cubs posted three first-inning runs on the way to a 4-2 victory Thursday in Major League Baseball's bucolic "Field of Dreams" game in Iowa.
Foster on ropes in South Africa as All Blacks seek end to dismal run
The New Zealand Herald has called embattled All Blacks coach Ian Foster "a decent man who is out of his depth in a brutal business" as he prepares for a Test that could seal his fate.
Tottenham's Premier League title credentials face Chelsea test
Tottenham lived up to pre-season hype they could challenge for the Premier League title by going top of the table on the opening weekend of the season, but face a truer test of their credentials away to Chelsea on Sunday.
Cheika expects Pumas to front up against Australia
Argentina need to improve up front if they are to avoid another defeat against Australia in the Rugby Championship in San Juan on Saturday, according to their coach Michael Cheika.
Wolfsburg’s Kovac returns to Bayern Munich with a point to prove
When new Wolfsburg coach Niko Kovac makes his return to the Allianz Arena to take on Bayern this Sunday, he is unlikely to receive the warm welcome former double winners would usually be afforded.
Kyrgios schools de Minaur to reach Montreal quarter-finals, Ruud advances
Nick Kyrgios crushed fellow Australian Alex de Minaur 6-2, 6-3 on Thursday to reach the quarter-finals of the ATP Montreal Masters.
Late eagle lifts Kim to share of Memphis lead
South Korean Kim Si-woo holed out for eagle from the fairway at the 18th hole on Thursday to grab a share of the first-round lead alongside J.J. Spaun at the US PGA Tour St. Jude Championship.
Swiatek ambushed by Brazil's Haddad Maia in Toronto
Brazilian outsider Beatriz Haddad Maia toppled world number one Iga Swiatek 6-4, 3-6, 7-5 on Thursday to reach the quarter-finals of the WTA Toronto Masters.
Rain break sparks Ruud's rally past Bautista Agut
Casper Ruud kept his ATP Montreal Masters title hopes alive on Thursday as he duelled for more than three hours to overcome Roberto Bautista Agut 6-7 (4/7), 7-6 (7/4), 6-4 in the third round.
FIFA officially advances World Cup by a day for Qatar
FIFA on Thursday officially brought forward the opening match of this year's World Cup by one day to November 20 in a rare schedule change so that hosts Qatar feature in the gala game.
Australia recall O'Connor to face Argentina
Versatile veteran back James O'Connor will make his first start this year for Australia against Argentina after coach Dave Rennie made four changes to his team named on Thursday.
NBA to retire 11-time champ Bill Russell's jersey
The NBA will honor Celtics great and civil rights activist Bill Russell by retiring his No. 6 jersey throughout the league, making him the first player to receive the honor.
Brook, Duckett make South Africa toil in heat of Test warm-up
Harry Brook and Ben Duckett hit centuries as England Lions piled up 672 all out against South Africa at Canterbury in a warm-up for next week's first Test.
Late eagle lifts Kim to share of early Memphis lead
South Korean Kim Si-woo holed out for eagle from the fairway at the 18th hole on Thursday to grab a share of the early first-round lead alongside J.J. Spaun at the US PGA Tour St. Jude Championship.
Gauff overcomes serving gaffes to reach Toronto quarter-finals
Coco Gauff survived 15 double-faults on Thursday to squeeze out a 7-5, 4-6, 7-6 (7/4) win over Aryna Sabalenka to reach the WTA Montreal Masters quarter-finals.
Razzetti claims European 400m medley gold, Hosszu wins 97th medal
Alberto Razzetti won the men's 400m medley as the hosts claimed two medals on Thursday in the opening final of the European swimming championships in Rome.
Buccaneer Brady excused from pre-season practice
Superstar quarterback Tom Brady missed Tampa Bay Buccaneers' second joint practice with the Miami Dolphins on Thursday in a pre-planned decision to allow him to deal with "personal things".
Buccaneer Brady excused pre-season practice
Superstar quarterback Tom Brady missed Tampa Bay Buccaneers' second joint practice with the Miami Dolphins on Thursday in a pre-planned decision to allow him to deal with "personal things".
Razzetti claims European 400m medley gold
Alberto Razzetti won the men's 400m medley as the hosts claimed two medals on Thursday in the opening final of the European swimming championships in Rome.
Sterling could not waste peak years at Man City on the bench
Raheem Sterling revealed on Thursday that his move to Chelsea came about after growing frustrated at his limited playing time at Manchester CIty.
Africa Super League: What we know and don't know
The Africa Super League was launched in Tanzania this week amid much fanfare, with huge prize money for the 24 clubs who qualify for the first edition next year.
Reed struggles as Vincent sets early pace in Singapore
Zimbabwe's Scott Vincent continued his red-hot streak at the International Series events by carding a bogey-free eight-under-par 64 to grab the first-round lead in Singapore on Thursday.
Zverev in fight to be fit for US Open
Germany's world number two Alexander Zverev says he is facing a battle to be fit for the US Open following surgery on torn ankle ligaments at the French Open.
Elliott signs new long-term Liverpool deal
Liverpool tied down Harvey Elliott to a new "long-term" deal on Thursday with the 19-year-old expected to feature more prominently in Jurgen Klopp's first-team plans this season.
Mo'unga replaces Beauden Barrett as All Blacks change four
New Zealand relegated fly-half Beauden Barrett to the bench for a Rugby Championship clash with South Africa on Saturday as they seek to end a disastrous run of results.
Vela, Ruidiaz lift MLS All-Stars to 2-1 win over Liga MX
Goals from Los Angeles FC star Carlos Vela and Seattle's Raul Ruidiaz lifted the Major League Soccer All-Stars to a 2-1 victory over their Liga MX foes for the second straight year in the MLS All-Star Game on Wednesday.
New Zealand cricket great Ross Taylor says he faced racism
New Zealand Cricket said on Thursday that they are looking into allegations by former skipper Ross Taylor that he suffered racism.
Kyrgios beats No. 1 Medvedev at Montreal, Alcaraz and Tsitsipas ousted
Nick Kyrgios rallied to topple world number one Daniil Medvedev at the ATP Montreal Masters on Wednesday as the top three seeds tumbled in the second round.
All Blacks star Barrett feared worst after 'scary' Springboks hit
Beauden Barrett says that he "thought the worst" when landing on his neck after a horror high-speed challenge in New Zealand's defeat to South Africa last weekend.
Even in victory Bencic feels Serena's aura
Serena Williams may be in the home stretch of her career, but the 23-time Grand Slam champion's aura remains, Switzerland's Belinda Bencic said Wednesday.
Barcelona sell off assets to make signings in attempt to restore glory days
Barcelona's attempts to establish themselves once again as a force in La Liga and the Champions League this season have seen the heavily-indebted Catalans gamble with their future to enable a striking summer spending spree.
Serena says goodbye to Canada after defeat by Bencic
Serena Williams, who said this week she will soon call time on her storied tennis career, departed the WTA Toronto Masters for the last time Wednesday with a 6-2, 6-4 loss to Belinda Bencic.