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Salt blasts England to T20 win over West Indies
Phil Salt thrashed a brilliant 87 not out off just 47 balls as defending champions England romped to an eight-wicket victory over the West Indies in their T20 World Cup Super Eight clash on Wednesday.
New kids on the block for World Cup winners South Africa against Wales
Rugby World Cup winners South Africa have included four uncapped players in the matchday 23 for a one-off Test against Wales at Twickenham on Saturday.
'Cannon balls' La Rochelle reignite rivalry with Toulouse in Top 14 semi
Holders Toulouse meet ambitious La Rochelle in the Top 14 semi-final on Friday at Bordeaux in the latest instalment of one of modern French club rugby's great contests.
Dressel eyes relay history but won't defend 100m free Olympic title
Caeleb Dressel won't defend his 100m freestyle title at next month's Paris Games, but after a third-placed finish in a storming final Wednesday at the US Olympic swimming trials he's ready to make relay history.
West Indies set England 181 to win T20 World Cup clash
Johnson Charles top-scored with 38 as hosts the West Indies set England a victory target of 181 in their T20 World Cup Super Eight clash in St. Lucia on Wednesday.
From fighting boys to Saudi Olympic history for female taekwondo star
Saudi taekwondo standout Donia Abu Taleb had an unusual introduction to the sport: for years she trained at a boys' club because there were no girls to compete with.
Spanish Grand Prix - five storylines
Formula One returns to Europe this weekend with the Spanish Grand Prix. Here AFP Sport assesses five storylines as F1 prepares for the battle of Barcelona:
Mbappe injury leaves France to prepare Plan B at Euro 2024
France boast fearsome strength in depth but remain hugely reliant on Kylian Mbappe for inspiration and are now facing the prospect of being without their injured superstar for at least their next Euro 2024 game against the Netherlands on Friday.
Scotland show courage to keep Euro 2024 hopes alive
Scotland were unable to claim a first major tournament victory in 28 years against Switzerland on Wednesday, but they bounced back from a humbling loss to Germany to record a 1-1 draw which keeps their chances of reaching the last 16 of Euro 2024 alive.
Yakin salutes Shaqiri as Swiss hit back to hold Scotland
Switzerland boss Murat Yakin hailed Xherdan Shaqiri's ability to produce magical moments after his stunning strike rescued a valuable 1-1 draw against Scotland at Euro 2024 on Wednesday.
Scotland boss Clarke delighted with performance in Swiss draw
Scotland manager Steve Clarke was delighted with his team's reaction to a humbling loss to Germany as they drew 1-1 with Switzerland in their second Euro 2024 group game on Wednesday.
Hosts Germany through to last 16 of Euros, draws for Scotland and Croatia
Hosts Germany became the first team to qualify for the knockout phase of Euro 2024 on Wednesday thanks to a 2-0 win over Hungary, while Scotland drew with Switzerland and Croatia's hopes of progressing were left hanging in the balance after they were held by Albania.
Just enjoy Messi and Di Maria while you can urges Scaloni
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni has urged his compatriots to not worry about when Lionel Messi and Angel Di Maria will hang up their boots and to instead just enjoy watching them in the Copa America.
Shaqiri stunner moves Swiss to verge of Euro last 16 after Scotland draw
Switzerland moved within touching distance of a place in the last 16 at Euro 2024 as Xherdan Shaqiri's stunning strike earned a 1-1 draw against Scotland on Wednesday.
US sprinter Knighton cleared for trials despite positive test
US sprint star Erriyon Knighton tested positive for a banned steroid earlier this year but has been cleared to take part in upcoming US Olympic track and field trials after an arbitrator ruled the substance was ingested through contaminated meat, the United State Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) said on Wednesday.
Dravid wary as India face Afghanistan in T20 World Cup
India coach Rahul Dravid warned his side will "not take Afghanistan lightly" in their second-round opener of the T20 World Cup in Barbados on Thursday.
Zhang stuns Medvedev to become first Chinese man in Halle last-eight
Zhang Zhizhen on Wednesday became the first Chinese man to reach the quarter-finals of the Halle grass-court tournament with a three-set win over fifth-ranked Daniil Medvedev of Russia.
Playing Italy like 'looking in a mirror', says Spain's De la Fuente
Luis de la Fuente said on Wednesday he was struck by the similarities between his Spain team and Italy as the pair aim to secure qualification for the knockout stage of Euro 2024.
Musiala 'our most important' player, says Germany captain Gundogan
Germany captain Ilkay Gundogan lauded forward Jamal Musiala after Wednesday's 2-0 win over Hungary, calling him "incredible" and "a joy to play with".
Murray waits on scan after Queen's injury threatens Wimbledon 'farewell'
Andy Murray's hopes of bowing out from tennis at this year's Wimbledon were left in severe doubt after a back injury forced him to retire from a second-round match at Queen's on Wednesday.
Germany's 'phenomenal' Musiala thrills again on Stuttgart homecoming
Hosts Germany clinched a spot in the Euro 2024 knockout round thanks to a dazzling display from Jamal Musiala in Stuttgart, the city of his birth.
Hosts Germany through to last 16 of Euros, Croatia hopes in balance
Hosts Germany became the first team to qualify for the knockout phase of Euro 2024 on Wednesday thanks to a 2-0 win over Hungary, while Croatia's hopes of progressing hang in the balance after they were held by Albania.
Southgate in a 'happier' place shut off from criticism
England boss Gareth Southgate said he will ignore media coverage during Euro 2024 as his joy at winning matches lasts just "45 seconds" due to the scrutiny he is under.
Hungary coach slams refereeing 'double standards' in Germany loss
Hungary coach Marco Rossi criticised the decision to allow Germany's opening goal as his side lost 2-0 to the Euro 2024 hosts in Stuttgart on Wednesday.
Germany jewel Musiala thrills again on Stuttgart homecoming
Hosts Germany clinched a spot in the Euro 2024 knockout round thanks to a dazzling display from Jamal Musiala in Stuttgart, the city of his birth.
Germany ease past Hungary to reach last 16 at Euros
Jamal Musiala and Ilkay Gundogan scored as hosts Germany became the first team to qualify for the last 16 of Euro 2024 on Wednesday after beating Hungary 2-0 in Stuttgart.
Canada's Marsch demands 'fearless' football against Argentina
Canada head coach Jesse Marsch says he wants his team to be "fearless" when they face Lionel Messi and Argentina in the opening game of Copa America on Thursday.
Pistons sack head coach Williams after woeful NBA season
The Detroit Pistons fired head coach Monty Williams on Wednesday after a losing NBA season that featured a 28-game losing streak and just 14 victories.
Murray a Wimbledon doubt after injury forces Queen's exit
Andy Murray could only manage five games before injury forced him to retire from his second-round match at Queen's on Wednesday, casting a shadow over a possible farewell appearance for the British tennis great at Wimbledon.
PGA Tour grants Woods entry to top events with 'lifetime achievement' exemption - report
The PGA Tour has created a special exemption recognizing Tiger Woods's "exceptional lifetime achievement" that will allow the 15-time major champion entry into the tour's top events.
O'Brien brings up another landmark with Auguste Rodin triumph
Auguste Rodin won the Prince of Wales's Stakes, the feature race on the second day of Royal Ascot, on Wednesday to give trainer Aidan O'Brien his 90th winner at the historic meeting and 400th Group One success globally.
Murray a Wimbledon doubt after injury forces him to retire at Queen's
Andy Murray could only manage five games before injury forced him to retire from his second-round match at Queen's on Wednesday, casting a shadow over a possible farewell appearance for the British tennis great at Wimbledon.
'World class' England a bigger challenge now for Denmark: Schmeichel
Kasper Schmeichel believes England have improved since ending Denmark's dream run at Euro 2020 as the Three Lions aim to book their place in the last 16 of the European Championship when the sides meet again on Thursday.
Mbappe partially trains two days before France Euro clash with Dutch
Kylian Mbappe missed most of Wednesday's group training session two days ahead of France's key Euro 2024 clash with the Netherlands in Leipzig, after breaking his nose during his country's opening win against Austria.
Davies given Canada captaincy ahead of Copa opener with Argentina
Alphonso Davies will captain Canada in the Copa America opener against world champions Argentina with the 23-year-old Bayern Munich winger saying it will be a moment of real pride.
Croatia coach Dalic bemoans 'really bad' added time in Albania draw
Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic was left regretting a "really bad" injury time display from his team after they blew a late lead against Albania to be held to a damaging 2-2 draw at Euro 2024 on Wednesday.
De Kock leads South Africa to 194-4 against USA at T20 World Cup
Quinton de Kock hit a blistering half-century as South Africa made 194-4 against the United States in their opening T20 World Cup second round clash on Wednesday.
Albania should 'enjoy moment' of Croatia draw at Euros, says coach
Albania coach Sylvinho said his team should "enjoy the moment" after they snatched a 2-2 draw with Croatia at Euro 2024 on Wednesday thanks to a last-gasp equaliser.
Mbappe misses France training two days before Dutch Euro clash
Star striker Kylian Mbappe missed Wednesday's training session two days ahead of France's key Euro 2024 clash with the Netherlands in Leipzig, after breaking his nose during his country's opening win against Austria.