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Meditation and AI as Paris Olympics embraces 'mindfulness'
Three years after gymnastics superstar Simone Biles put the mental health of athletes centre stage at the Tokyo Olympics, this year's Paris Games will demonstrate how greater awareness has translated into better care and support.
Stoinis sparks Australia fightback against Oman
Marcus Stoinis blasted an unbeaten 66 off just 35 balls as Australia recovered from an early wobble to set Oman a victory target of 165 in their T20 World Cup Group B match on Wednesday.
Rangnick has Austria primed to surprise at Euro 2024
Austria coach Ralf Rangnick believes his side can spring a surprise at Euro 2024 despite the absence of their leading player David Alaba and a tough opener against France.
Group C favourites England ready to make Euro 2024 'headlines'
England are ready to make Euro 2024 "headlines" as the Group C favourites prepare to launch their bid for a first major trophy in 58 years.
Maddison cut from final England squad for Euros: reports
James Maddison will not be included in England's 26-man squad for Euro 2024, British media reports said.
Hoover named new chief of 2028 Los Angeles Olympics
Former US Army lieutenant general Reynold Hoover was named as the new chief executive of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games organizing committee on Wednesday.
New York wicket raising concerns after second low scoring game
Ireland coach Heinrich Malan said the surface for Tuesday's T20 World Cup game against India didn't live up to expectations after pundits slammed it as "dangerous."
Zverev to meet Ruud in French Open semi-finals
Alexander Zverev advanced to his fourth successive French Open semi-final with a 6-4, 7-6 (7/5), 6-4 win over Australian 11th seed Alex de Minaur on Wednesday.
Late winner keeps Tunisia on course for World Cup finals
Mohamed Ali Ben Romdhane converted an 82nd-minute penalty to keep Tunisia on track for a third straight World Cup appearance with a 1-0 win over Equatorial Guinea in Rades on Wednesday.
Mbappe on target as France stroll past Luxembourg
Euro 2024 favourites France beat Luxembourg 3-0 in an international friendly on Wednesday with superstar striker Kylian Mbappe on the score sheet.
Ex-Mavs big man Porzingis returns for Celtics in NBA Finals
Latvian forward Kristaps Porzingis returns from a right calf strain for the Boston Celtics in Thursday's opening game of the NBA Finals against his former club, the Dallas Mavericks.
Doncic, Irving lead Mavericks to NBA Finals with poise, skill
NBA scoring champion Luka Doncic and former NBA champion Kyrie Irving have led the Dallas Mavericks into the NBA Finals with a chance to upset the favored Boston Celtics.
Late bloomer Paolini savours 'unbelievable' Rybakina upset
Italy's Jasmine Paolini reached her first Grand Slam semi-final at the French Open on Wednesday after dumping out fourth seed Elena Rybakina 6-2, 4-6, 6-4.
Celtics hunger for NBA crown after 2022 finals failure
A historic championship legacy and a gut-wrenching 2022 finals loss have the Boston Celtics extra motivated to capture their first title since 2008 in this year's NBA Finals.
Van Bronckhorst to coach Turkish club Besiktas
Former Rangers and Feyenoord coach Giovanni Van Bronckhorst was appointed manager of Turkish club Besiktas on Wednesday.
Rohit plays down injury scare after India rout Ireland in T20 World Cup
India captain Rohit Sharma allayed fears about an injury after making 52 before retiring hurt as his side thrashed Ireland by eight wickets in the teams' T20 World Cup opener in New York on Wednesday.
Andreeva shocks ailing Sabalenka, faces Paolini in French Open semis
Mirra Andreeva became the youngest Grand Slam semi-finalist for 27 years with a shock win over Aryna Sabalenka on Wednesday at the French Open, after fourth seed Elena Rybakina was knocked out by Italy's Jasmine Paolini.
Rohit in the runs as India rout Ireland in T20 World Cup
Rohit Sharma made 52 before retiring hurt as India overwhelmed Ireland by eight wickets in the teams' T20 World Cup opener in New York on Wednesday.
Andreeva stuns Sabalenka, youngest Grand Slam semi-finalist since 1997
Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva became the youngest Grand Slam semi-finalist since 1997 with a shock victory over second seed Aryna Sabalenka, who was struggling with an apparent illness, at the French Open on Wednesday.
Kenya's 10k world record holder Kipruto gets six-year doping ban
Kenya's 10 kilometres road race record holder Rhonex Kipruto has been banned for six years for doping and his world mark cancelled, the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) announced on Wednesday.
European athletics championships - five talking points
The road to the Paris Olympics starts for many athletes at the June 7-12 European athletics championships in Rome where a raft of top stars will aim to hone their form ahead of national trials.
India dismiss Ireland for 96 in T20 World Cup
Hardik Pandya took two wickets in two balls as India dismissed Ireland for a lowly 96 in the teams' T20 World Cup opener in New York on Wednesday.
Evenepoel takes Criterium lead with time-trial triumph
World champion Remco Evenepoel offered a glimpse of his potential Tour de France form by taking the overall lead at the Criterium du Dauphine on Wednesday with a pulsating time-trial win.
Sabalenka eyes French Open semis, Rybakina beaten by Paolini
Aryna Sabalenka targets a place in a seventh consecutive Grand Slam semi-final when she takes on Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva at the French Open on Wednesday, after fourth seed Elena Rybakina was knocked out by Italy's Jasmine Paolini.
Premier League charges 'frustrating', says Man City chairman
Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak has admitted it is "frustrating" that the club's success is constantly tempered by reminders of the 115 Premier League charges against them.
Freeman wants Northampton to turn Euro pain into Premiership joy
England wing Tommy Freeman believes the bitter pill of Northampton's last-four European exit will benefit the Saints when they bid to win the English Premiership final at Twickenham on Saturday.
Man City chairman expects to find 'right solution' to Guardiola's future
Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak is confident of finding the "right solution" regarding Pep Guardiola's future at the club, although he has not said what that would look like.
Antonio Conte named new Napoli coach
Former Chelsea and Tottenham coach Antonio Conte was hired by Napoli on Wednesday as the deposed Serie A champions try to bounce back from their disastrous league title defence.
Homeboys Germany and reborn Hungary headline Group A at the Euros
Tournament hosts Germany face Hungary, Switzerland and Scotland, a set of talented if unpredictable rivals, in Group A as they bid for a record-breaking fourth Euros crown.
Flushed with success: NZ's Kerr pursues Games gold with toilet tactic
New Zealand high jumper Hamish Kerr aims to add Olympic gold in Paris to his world indoor title -- by deploying tactical toilet breaks to help him mentally reset.
Skipper Rohit tried to get Dravid to stay on as India coach
India captain Rohit Sharma said Tuesday that he had unsuccessfully tried to get Rahul Dravid to stay on as coach, hailing him as "a big role model."
Back-to-back wins for Hayes as US women down Korea 3-0
The United States women's national soccer team continued their winning ways under new coach Emma Hayes on Tuesday with a 3-0 friendly victory over South Korea in St. Paul, Minnesota.
'Raised the bar too high' - Modric, Croatia still hope to make Euro 2024 impact
Croatia head into Euro 2024 with cautious optimism despite a tough draw, and despite still being heavily reliant on the 38-year-old Luka Modric as he nears the end of his remarkable career.
Spalletti's revamped Italy defend Euros crown where World Cup dreams were made
Luciano Spalletti leads a new-look Italy to Euro 2024 as the Azzurri defend their continental crown in Germany and try to emulate World Cup heroes past.
Hope returns for hosts Germany ahead of Euro 2024
Host nation Germany are riding a resurgent wave of hope with the Euro 2024 tournament opener against Scotland just days away.
Spain, Italy and Croatia collide in Euro 2024 Group B
Heavyweights Spain, defending champions Italy and Croatia will duke it out in the dreaded group of death as they battle to reach the latter stages of Euro 2024.
Sabalenka, Zverev eye French Open semis after Djokovic withdrawal
Aryna Sabalenka eyes a place in a seventh consecutive Grand Slam semi-final when she takes on Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva at the French Open on Wednesday, with the schedule diminished following the withdrawal of Novak Djokovic.
Schauffele excited to defend Olympic gold as Memorial looms
Xander Schauffele, coming off his first major triumph at last month's PGA Championship, sees his game at a high level as he prepares to defend his Olympic title in Paris.
Doncic and Irving lead Mavs against Celtics for NBA crown
NBA scoring champion Luka Doncic and sharpshooter Kyrie Irving spearhead the upstart Dallas Mavericks against the favored Boston Celtics when the NBA Finals begin on Thursday.