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Messi back as 2026 World Cup qualifiers kick off
After a dazzling start to his career in Major League Soccer, Lionel Messi returns to international duty with Argentina this week as South America's long qualifying road to the 2026 World Cup kicks off on Thursday.
Record-making Djokovic and Gauff steam into US Open semi-finals
Novak Djokovic charged into a record 47th Grand Slam semi-final on a steamy Tuesday at the US Open with a straight-sets win over Taylor Fritz, while home favourite Coco Gauff stayed on track for her first major title.
Muchova beats Cirstea to reach US Open semi-finals
Karolina Muchova defeated Romania's Sorana Cirstea in straight sets to reach the semi-finals of the US Open on Tuesday.
Lyles, Richardson confirmed for 100m at Diamond League Final
Noah Lyles and Sha'Carri Richardson, fresh off 100-meter titles at the World Athletics Championships, will run the event in next week's Prefontaine Classic, the Diamond League Final.
Smiling Gauff romps into US Open semi-finals
Coco Gauff said learning how to smile more often is behind her dazzling run at the US Open after she stormed into the semi-finals with a straight sets thrashing of Jelena Ostapenko on Tuesday.
Djokovic, Gauff steam into US Open semi-finals
Novak Djokovic charged into his 13th US Open semi-final on Tuesday with a straight-sets win over Taylor Fritz, while home favourite Coco Gauff stayed on track for her first Grand Slam title.
'Rollercoaster' summer gives May hope for England at World Cup
Jonny May has had what he calls a "rollercoaster" summer but the veteran winger is praying that the World Cup can provide one more thrilling ride, not just for him but for a misfiring England team.
England ponder switching 'magician' Smith to full-back
Backs coach Kevin Sinfield admitted that England are looking at switching mercurial fly-half Marcus Smith to full-back for the World Cup.
Djokovic into record 47th Grand Slam semi-final at US Open
Novak Djokovic powered into a record 47th Grand Slam semi-final on Tuesday with a 6-1, 6-4, 6-4 win over American ninth seed Taylor Fritz at the US Open.
New Zealand overcome Bairstow blitz to level England T20 series
Mitchell Santner starred with the ball before Tim Seifert led the way with the bat as New Zealand beat England by six wickets at Trent Bridge on Tuesday to end a four-match Twenty20 series all square at 2-2.
New Zealand overcome Bairstow blitz to hold England to 175-8 in 4th T20
Jonny Bairstow made a quickfire 73 before New Zealand recovered to hold the hosts to 175-8 in the fourth Twenty20 international at Trent Bridge on Tuesday.
Weary Ostapenko raps 'crazy' schedule after Open exit
Jelena Ostapenko took aim at "crazy" US Open scheduling after being bundled out of the quarter-finals by American teenager Coco Gauff on Tuesday.
Mahomes chases another Super Bowl crown as NFL season begins
Reigning NFL Most Valuable Player Patrick Mahomes will begin his quest for a fourth Super Bowl trip in five seasons on Thursday when the 104th NFL season kicks off.
Nketiah ready to seize England chance
Arsenal striker Eddie Nketiah believes his first England call-up has come at the right time as he stakes his claim to be Harry Kane's deputy at Euro 2024.
Gauff thrashes Ostapenko to reach US Open semi-final
Coco Gauff thrashed Jelena Ostapenko in straight sets to reach the semi-finals of the US Open for the first time on Tuesday.
Georgia hold potent sting, warns Australia lock Arnold
Australian lock Richie Arnold says Australia will "get stung" if they under-estimate their first Rugby World Cup opponents Georgia on Saturday at the Stade de France.
Ewing seeks LPGA Queen City repeat as Solheim Cup looms
Defending champion Ally Ewing looks for a consistent start when the LPGA Queen City Championship begins Thursday as she prepares for a Solheim Cup showdown in two weeks against Europe.
Stifling defence takes US, Serbia into Basketball World Cup semis
The United States rebounded from their first defeat of the Basketball World Cup to demolish Italy on Tuesday and reach the semi-finals, while Serbia joined them after suffocating Lithuania.
Wildcard Lowry defends Ryder Cup inclusion
Shane Lowry has defended his controversial Ryder Cup selection by saying he is a "big event" golfer.
'Hungry' US demolish Italy to reach Basketball World Cup semis
United States forward Mikal Bridges said his team were "just plain hungry" after they overpowered Italy on Tuesday to book their place in the Basketball World Cup semi-finals.
Ganna wins Vuelta time trial as Evenepoel hurts rivals
Jumbo's American rider Sepp Kuss did enough to retain the Vuelta a Espana overall lead on a gruelling 25.8km stage 10 individual time trial won by Italy's Filippo Ganna on Tuesday.
Curry poised for England return at World Cup
Back row forward Tom Curry looks set to make his England return against Argentina at the World Cup on Saturday after recovering from an ankle injury.
Wales co-captain Lake fit for Fiji Rugby World Cup opener
Wales co-captain Dewi Lake said on Tuesday he is fit to face Fiji in their opening Rugby World Cup game this weekend.
Spanish football federation fires controversial women's coach Vilda
The Spanish football federation said Tuesday it had fired controversial coach Jorge Vilda who oversaw Spain winning the Women's World Cup in the fallout following a major sexism scandal.
England's Care says World Cup 'dream' never died
England scrum-half Danny Care said he had never given up the "dream" of playing at another Rugby World Cup despite the pain of missing out four years ago.
Springboks wary of Scottish 'magician' Russell: Vermeulen
South Africa have to do their homework on Scotland's "kingpin" Finn Russell if the defending champions are not to have a nasty shock in their World Cup opener, the experienced Duane Vermeulen said on Tuesday.
Man Utd under pressure to act over Antony assault claims
Manchester United face another personnel headache following allegations of assault made against winger Antony just two weeks after the club decided to part ways with Mason Greenwood.
Japan will not take 'gritty' Chile for granted - Mitchell
Japan will not be taking their World Cup Pool D opener against Chile for granted, defence coach John Mitchell warned Tuesday, saying the South Americans were a well-coached, cohesive unit.
Mendis misses hundred as Sri Lanka score 291-8 in Asia Cup
Stylish batter Kusal Mendis missed a century by just eight runs but still guided Sri Lanka to 291-8 in their crucial Asia Cup match against Afghanistan in Lahore on Tuesday.
Serbia laud stricken team-mate after reaching Basketball World Cup semis
Serbia's Bogdan Bogdanovic paid tribute to team-mate Borisa Simanic, who underwent surgery to remove a kidney at the Basketball World Cup, after beating Lithuania to reach the semi-finals on Tuesday.
Villarreal sack coach Setien after poor start to season
Villarreal coach Quique Setien paid the price for a slow start to the season as the La Liga club announced his sacking on Tuesday.
South Africa's De Kock has 'unfinished business' at World Cup
South Africa coach Rob Walter said on Tuesday that Quinton de Kock has "unfinished business" after it was announced that the wicketkeeper will retire from one-day international cricket after the World Cup, which starts in India on October 5.