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Jazz sign Finland's Markkanen to five-year NBA extension
Lauri Markkanen, a 2023 NBA All-Star forward, has signed a five-year contract extension with the Utah Jazz, the club revealed on Wednesday.
El Bakkali retains Olympic steeplechase title as Girma suffers worrying fall
Morocco's Soufiane El Bakkali retained his Olympic 3000m steeplechase title on Wednesday to become just the third Arab to win double gold as world record holder Lamecha Girma suffered a worrying fall
No 'blood in the water' but Hungary beat Italy in thriller
There was no 'blood in the water' but there was plenty of drama as Hungary beat Italy 9-9 (3-1) after a shoot-out to reach the semi-finals of the men's water polo at La Defense Arena on Wednesday.
US women end Nigeria's dream run in Olympic basketball quarter-finals
The United States edged closer to an unprecedented eighth straight women's basketball Olympic crown on Wednesday, ending the historic run of Nigeria with a 88-74 quarter-final victory.
Boxer Khyzhniak wins Ukraine's third gold of Paris Olympics
Ukraine won their third gold of the Paris Games on Wednesday when Oleksandr Khyzhniak triumphed in the men's 80kg final at Roland Garros for the second Olympic medal of his career.
Rafael Nadal says he will not compete at US Open
Rafael Nadal, a 22-time Grand Slam champion, will not compete in the US Open, he said Wednesday, with the 38-year-old Spaniard adding he did not feel he could perform at his best.
Shelton withstands wacky finish in Montreal
Ben Shelton survived a trick-shot ending on Wednesday to defeat devious doubles partner Alexander Bublik 7-6 (7/4), 6-2 to start his campaign at the ATP Montreal Masters.
Quincy Hall shows sheer grit to win Olympic 400m title
Quincy Hall on Wednesday became the fourth fastest 400m runner in history when he captured Olympic gold in 43.40sec to end a 16-year drought for the USA in the event and declared it was "grit" that got him over the line.
Taiwan boxer in Olympics gender row into final after 'tough journey'
Taiwan's Lin Yu-ting called it "a tough journey" after winning again Wednesday at the Paris Olympics to ensure that the two boxers at the centre of a major gender controversy are into their respective finals.
El Bakkali retains Olympic steeplechase title as Girma suffers bad fall
Morocco's Soufiane El Bakkali retained his Olympic 3000m steeplechase title on Wednesday to become just the third Arab to win double gold
El Bakkali gets Olympic double, Hall stretches to 400m gold
Morocco's steeplechase king Soufiane El Bakkali on Wednesday became just the third Arab to win double Olympic gold while Jamaica's Roje Stona upset the favourites to claim a memorable men's discus title.
Netherlands to face China in Olympic women's hockey final
Defending champions Netherlands will face China in the women's Olympic hockey final in a repeat of the 2008 gold medal match after a comfortable 3-0 win over Argentina on Wednesday.
South Africa 45-1 in first day of rain-impacted West Indies Test
South Africa's return to Test cricket was thwarted by the elements as they reached 45-1 on Wednesday before steady rain forced the abandonment of most of the opening day's play of the first Test of the two-match series against the West Indies.
Taiwanese boxer in Paris Olympics gender row eases into final
Taiwan's Lin Yu-ting comfortably won again at the Paris Olympics on Wednesday to ensure that the two boxers at the centre of a major gender controversy are into their respective finals.
Medals from doping-tainted 2022 Olympic team skating awarded in shadow of Eiffel Tower
The medals from the doping-tainted team figure skating event at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics were finally awarded during the Paris Summer Games on Wednesday, two and a half years after the controversial event.
Morocco's Soufiane El Bakkali retains Olympic steeplechase title
Morocco's Soufiane El Bakkali retained his Olympic 3000m steeplechase title on Wednesday to become just the third Arab to win double gold
Jamaica's Roje Stona wins Olympic men's discus gold
Jamaica's Roje Stona threw an Olympic record of 70.00 metres to win men's discus gold in Paris on Wednesday.
Quincy Hall lunges to win Olympic 400m title
American Quincy Hall on Wednesday became the fourth fastest man to run the 400m when he captured Olympic gold in 43.40sec to end a 16-year drought for his country in the event.
Saudi taekwondo star edged out in historic Olympic women's medal pursuit
Donia Abu Taleb narrowly missed out on becoming the first Saudi Arabian woman to win an Olympic Games medal on Wednesday.
Australia and USA power to Olympic track team pursuit crowns
Australia ended a 20-year wait to claim the Olympic men's team pursuit gold medal on Wednesday while Paris road race champion Kristen Faulkner helped power the United States to the women's title.
Fulham defender Ream to join MLS club Charlotte
Fulham have agreed to let United States defender Tim Ream join Major League Soccer side Charlotte FC, the Premier League club announced Wednesday.
Lyles cruises into 200m final in pursuit of Olympic treble
Noah Lyles qualified for the 200m final on Wednesday to stay on track for the first Olympic men's sprint treble since Usain Bolt achieved the feat at the 2016 Rio Games.
Woodward says RFU has 'sold its soul' over renaming of Twickenham
Former World Cup-winning coach Clive Woodward has insisted England's Rugby Football Union (RFU) has "sold its soul" by renaming its Twickenham headquarters to insurance multi-national Allianz.
MCC chief who dealt with Ashes row to swap cricket for horseracing
The chief executive of Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), who had to manage the fall-out after Australian cricketers were abused at Lord's following a row during an Ashes Test, is to take over the running of Cheltenham Racecourse.
Australia's Palmer retains Olympic park skateboard title
Australia's Keegan Palmer retained his Olympic men's park skateboard title on Wednesday but warned that the younger generation are snapping at his heels even though he is just 21.
Warholm leads favourites into 400m hurdles final
Defending champion Karsten Warholm safely progressed to the final of the men's Olympic 400m hurdles after winning his semi-final at the Stade de France on Wednesday.
Favourite Holloway cruises into final of Olympic 110m hurdles
Three-time world champion Grant Holloway cruised into the final of men's 110m hurdles after winning his Olympic semi-final in Paris on Wednesday.
Brazilians smash beach volleyball opponents in Olympic march
Women's beach volleyball favourites Brazil resolutely ended the Olympic hopes of their Latvian opponents in the women's quarter-finals Wednesday, continuing their unbeaten streak in a defiant Paris Games.
Australia's Palmer retains Olympic skateboard title as Korda stutters in women's golf
Keegan Palmer of Australia won his second consecutive Olympic men's park skateboard title with some spectacular moves on Wednesday, while women's golf star Nelly Korda made an error-ridden start to her title defence.
Australia win men's Olympic team pursuit cycling gold
Australia powered to their first men's Olympic team pursuit gold medal since 2004 on Wednesday to deny fierce track rivals Britain.
Australia's Keegan Palmer retains Olympic park skateboard title
Australia's Keegan Palmer retained his Olympic men's park skateboard title on Wednesday, leading from start to finish in Paris.
France's Boutier seizes early lead in Olympic women's golf
Home favourite Celine Boutier delighted the French crowds as she cruised into a three-shot lead after the opening round of the Olympic women's golf event on Wednesday.