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England v India: Three key battles
Ben Stokes' England take on an India team under new captain Shubman Gill at Headingley on Friday in the first Test of a five-match series.
'Moving Great Wall': China unleash towering teen basketball star
China look set to unleash their 2.26m (7ft 5in) "moving Great Wall" at the Women's Asia Cup after teenager Zhang Ziyu put in another towering display days after her debut.
Suaalii fit to face Lions but O'Connor left out by Wallabies for Fiji Test
Explosive back Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii will be fit to face the British and Irish Lions after being named Thursday in Australia's squad for a Test against Fiji, but James O'Connor, Samu Kerevi and Marika Koirobete all missed out
Real Madrid held as Man City, Juve triumph in Club World Cup openers
Real Madrid were held to a 1-1 draw by Saudi Arabia's Al Hilal at the Club World Cup in new coach Xabi Alonso's first game in charge on Wednesday, after Manchester City got off to a winning start.
India start new era without Kohli and Rohit against England
Shubman Gill will be in the spotlight as a new-look India, without star batsmen Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, bid to end their 18-year wait for a Test series win in England.
Juventus thump Al Ain in Club World Cup after Trump visit
Randal Kolo Muani and Francisco Conceicao both bagged braces as Juventus hammered Al Ain 5-0 on Wednesday in their Club World Cup opener in Washington.
Williams boost for Crusaders ahead of Chiefs Super Rugby showdown
Canterbury Crusaders will be bolstered by the return of All Blacks prop Tamaiti Williams when they chase an eighth Super Rugby title in nine years in Saturday's final at home against Waikato Chiefs.
Donnarumma warns PSG 'hungry' for more success at Club World Cup
Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma warned Wednesday that the newly crowned European champions were "hungry" for more success at the Club World Cup as they prepared to face Brazil's Botafogo.
Messi fit to face Porto: Inter Miami's Mascherano
Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano said Lionel Messi would be fit to face Porto at the Club World Cup on Thursday, despite showing signs of discomfort in training.
Lakers to be sold in record-breaking $10 billion deal: ESPN
The Los Angeles Lakers are being sold in a record-breaking $10 billion deal that makes the iconic franchise the highest-valued sports team in US history, ESPN reported Wednesday.
Real Madrid held by Al-Hilal after Man City win Club World Cup opener
Real Madrid were held to a 1-1 draw by Saudi Arabia's Al-Hilal in new coach Xabi Alonso's debut at the Club World Cup on Wednesday, after Manchester City got off to a winning start earlier.
Real Madrid held by Al-Hilal in Alsonso's debut
Federico Valverde missed a stoppage-time penalty as Real Madrid were held to a 1-1 draw by Saudi Arabia's Al-Hilal in the Club World Cup on Wednesday.
Korda 'hungry' for Women's PGA after US Open heartbreak
World number one Nelly Korda says her agonising near-miss at the US Women's Open earlier this month has left her hungrier for success as the Women's PGA Championship tees off on Thursday.
Guardiola hails new signings as Man City survive 'tough conditions'
Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola hailed the impact of the new signings who came straight into the team for the 2-0 win over Wydad Casablanca in their opening match at the Club World Cup on Wednesday.
Lions boss Farrell says Test places still up for grabs
British and Irish Lions coach Andy Farrell has insisted selection for the Test series with Australia remains wide open after naming his side for Friday's pre-departure warm-up game with Argentina in Dublin.
South Africa captain Bavuma hails special Test triumph
South Africa captain Temba Bavuma said the massive, joyous welcome his team received when returning home on Wednesday from their World Test Championship final triumph was a sign of how special the achievement was.
Man City ease into Club World Cup campaign with win against Wydad
Phil Foden scored inside two minutes to set Manchester City on the way to a comfortable 2-0 win against Wydad Casablanca in their opening match at the Club World Cup on Wednesday.
Pacers sweating on Haliburton injury ahead of NBA Finals clash
Indiana Pacers coach Rick Carlisle will make a last-minute decision on Tyrese Haliburton's fitness as his team prepare for Thursday's must-win NBA Finals clash against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
South Africa moves closer to hosting Formula One race
Toby Venter, owner of the Kyalami Grand Prix circuit near Johannesburg, said on Wednesday that plans to upgrade the track to Formula One standards had been approved by the controlling body.
Chelsea's Mudryk charged over anti-doping violation
Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk has been charged by the Football Association with violating anti-doping rules after failing a drugs test.
Draper survives scare to reach Queen's quarter-finals
British number one Jack Draper survived a scare to reach the Queen's Club quarter-finals with a gritty 3-6, 6-2, 7-6 (7/5) win over Australia's Alexei Popyrin on Wednesday.
Pant hopes India can make country 'happy again' after plane crash
Rishabh Pant hopes his side's Test series in England can start to "make India happy again" after one of the world's worst plane crashes left the country in mourning.
Gosdens celebrate Royal Ascot double as Buick motors home on Ombudsman
Father and son training partnership John and Thady Gosden celebrated a big race double on the second day of Royal Ascot on Wednesday with Ombudsman landing the Group One Prince of Wales's Stakes.
India's Pant glad of Anderson and Broad exits ahead of England Tests
India vice-captain Rishabh Pant is relieved pace-bowling greats James Anderson and Stuart Broad are no longer in the England line-up heading into Friday's first Test at Headingley.
Almeida takes fourth stage of Tour of Switzerland with injured Thomas out
Portuguese rider Joao Almeida powered to the fourth stage of the Tour of Switzerland after former Tour de France champion Geraint Thomas withdrew with less than three weeks from the start of the Tour de France.
World champion Olga Carmona signs for PSG women's team
Spanish World Cup winner Olga Carmona said she is ready to step up another level with Paris Saint-Germain after signing with the French club for three seasons on Wednesday.
Bangladesh tighten grip on first Sri Lanka Test
Bangladesh continued their dominance over Sri Lanka on the second day of the first test Wednesday, finishing at a commanding 484 for nine -- despite a few late breakthroughs by the hosts.
England's Pope keeps place for India series opener
England vice-captain Ollie Pope has retained his place at number three for the first Test against India starting on Friday, meaning rising star Jacob Bethell must wait for his return to red-ball internationals.
Itoje to lead Lions for first time against Argentina
Maro Itoje will captain the British and Irish Lions for the first time in their Australia tour warm-up match against Argentina in Dublin on Friday.
Welshman Thomas out of Tour of Switzerland as 'precautionary measure'
Former Tour de France champion Geraint Thomas has withdrawn from the rest of the Tour of Switzerland, his Ineos Grenadiers teams announced on Wednesday.
South Africans welcome home Test champions the Proteas
Several thousand supporters were at the main airport in Johannesburg on Wednesday to welcome home World Test Championship winners South Africa.
Liverpool face Bournemouth in Premier League opener, Man Utd host Arsenal
Liverpool will kick off their Premier League title defence at home to Bournemouth on Friday, August 15 while Arsenal head to Manchester United in a blockbuster clash on the opening weekend.