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Gold medals give fleeting happiness, says Paralympic dressage great Wells
Sophie Wells is one of Britain's greatest equestrian Paralympians but she told AFP she is no longer as single-minded about winning gold as she once was, saying the euphoria "lasts only a few moments and then you are back to your normal life."
Comeback queen Pegula sets up US Open title clash with Sabalenka
Jessica Pegula scripted an astonishing comeback to defeat Karolina Muchova and reach her first Grand Slam final at the US Open on Thursday where she will take on big-hitting Aryna Sabalenka for the title.
Pegula in thrilling comeback to set-up US Open final with Sabalenka
Jessica Pegula staged an astonishing recovery from a set and a break down to defeat Karolina Muchova and reach her first Grand Slam final at the US Open on Thursday.
Argentina cruise past Chile, Bolivia thrash Venezuela in World Cup qualifiers
Alexis Mac Allister, Julian Alvarez and Paulo Dybala were on target as Argentina tightened their grip on South America's 2026 World Cup qualifying tournament with a 3-0 win over Chile on Thursday.
Sabalenka beats Navarro and crowd to reach second successive US Open final
World number two Aryna Sabalenka reached a second successive US Open final on Thursday when she defeated a battling Emma Navarro as well as a partisan crowd to move one win away from her third Grand Slam title.
Sabalenka into second successive US Open final
World number two Aryna Sabalenka reached a second successive US Open final on Thursday when she defeated a battling Emma Navarro to move one win away from her third Grand Slam title.
Bolivia hit heights to down Venezuela in World Cup qualifying win
Bolivia reignited their 2026 World Cup qualification campaign with a 4-0 drubbing over Venezuela on Thursday in a game played more than 4,000m (13,100 feet) above sea level.
Euro winners Spain held in Nations League, Ronaldo scores 900th goal
Spain were held by Serbia in the UEFA Nations League on Thursday in their first game since winning Euro 2024, while Cristiano Ronaldo reached another milestone by scoring his 900th career goal as Portugal beat Croatia.
Gobert sad 'triggered' Shaq calls him all-time NBA worst
French center Rudy Gobert, a four-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year, said Thursday he was sad his success "triggered" Shaquille O'Neal into calling him the NBA's all-time worst player.
Poland penalties inflict more pain on Scotland
Scotland suffered a hangover from their dismal Euro 2024 campaign as Nicola Zalewski's 96th minute penalty handed Poland a 3-2 win to kick off their Nations League campaign at Hampden.
Ronaldo scores 900th career goal as Portugal beat Croatia
Cristiano Ronaldo scored the 900th goal of his remarkable career on Thursday as Portugal beat Croatia 2-1 in Lisbon in their first game of the UEFA Nations League.
Duplantis 'wrecked' as Tebogo, Richardson star in Zurich
Armand Duplantis admitted to feeling "wrecked" after an exhibition 100m race, while Sha'Carri Richardson and Letsile Tebogo steamed to sprint victories at the Zurich Diamond League meeting on Thursday.
Fencing star Bebe Vio misses gold again at Paralympics
Paralympic superstar Bebe Vio was denied gold again on Thursday as Italy had to settle for a wheelchair fencing team bronze medal, while the USA prepared to face Canada in a bid to reach the men's wheelchair basketball final.
Mbappe not dwelling on Euro 2024 disappointment ahead of France return
Kylian Mbappe returns to action for France for the first time since Euro 2024 in Friday's UEFA Nations League clash against Italy, with the superstar forward insisting he is not dwelling on that disappointing campaign.
Nuguse wins top-quality Zurich re-run of Olympic 1500m final
American Yared Nuguse offered up a perfectly-timed attack to claim victory in a top-quality re-run of the Olympic final to win the men's 1500m at the Zurich Diamond League on Thursday.
Billion dollar babies Pegula, Navarro eye all-American US Open final
Jessica Pegula and Emma Navarro, both daughters of billionaires, can set up an all-American US Open women's final on Thursday, insisting that hard work and dedication rather than parental privilege have driven them to the peak of the sport.
Tebogo afterburners ensure Zurich 200m victory
Botswana's Letsile Tebogo produced a devastating finish to claim a thrilling victory in the men's 200m at the Diamond League met in Zurich on Thursday.
Richardson edges Alfred in Zurich 100m to avenge Olympic result
World champion Sha'Carri Richardson went some way to avenging her Olympic defeat by Julien Alfred by reversing the tables in the 100m at the Diamond League meet in Zurich on Thursday.
US women's star Morgan to retire after final match Sunday
US soccer icon Alex Morgan, who inspired the Americans to two Women's World Cup football crowns, announced Thursday that she will retire after a final club match Sunday.
Berrade soloes to Vuelta stage 18 win, O'Connor holds lead
Spaniard Urko Berrade soloed to victory in Thursday's 18th stage of the Vuelta a Espana in the Basque Country as Australia's Ben O'Connor held the overall race lead.
McCullum eager to make England white-ball teams 'bulletproof'
Test coach Brendon McCullum says he wants to make England's white-ball teams feel "10 feet tall and bulletproof" when he takes charge of the limited-overs sides in a major leadership shake-up.
Palmer left out of Chelsea's European squad to manage minutes
Cole Palmer has not been included in Chelsea's squad for the opening stages of the UEFA Conference League in a bid to manage the England star's minutes in a season that could run till mid-July.
Bagnaia targets top spot at San Marino MotoGP after Aragon crash
Francesco Bagnaia has put his horror crash in Aragon behind him as the MotoGP champion attempts to reclaim top spot from Jorge Martin at this weekend's San Marino and Rimini Riviera Grand Prix.
Kamindu Mendis stays down order as Sri Lanka seek to avoid England whitewash
Sri Lanka's in-form Kamindu Mendis is set to stay at number seven in the batting order as his side try to avoid a 3-0 series whitewash by England.
Japan's Endo vows to fight for Liverpool place
Japan's out-of-favour Liverpool midfielder Wataru Endo said Thursday he believes he still has a future at Anfield.
Tournament expansions pose serious threat to player welfare, union warns
Global footballers' union FIFPro believes the sport's governing bodies are "failing to meet their duty of care" towards players, denying them sufficient rest and imposing extra games with the expansion of tournaments such as the Champions League and Club World Cup.
Giant club night to close out Paris Games
More than 20 top French DJs are set to feature at the closing ceremony of the Paris Paralympics on Sunday that will give pride of place to electronic music.
Japan hammer China, Australia stunned in World Cup qualifiers
Japan made a rampant start to the decisive third round of Asian qualifying for the 2026 World Cup by hammering China 7-0 but Australia suffered a shock home defeat to Bahrain.
Bebe Vio gets fresh chance for gold at Paralympics
Italian Paralympic superstar Bebe Vio has a chance for redemption on Thursday as she goes for gold in the wheelchair fencing team event after failing in her individual title defence, while the USA must beat Canada to reach the men's wheelchair basketball final.
Pernod can PSG sponsorship deal after Marseille protests
French drinks firm Pernod Ricard said Thursday it has scrapped a proposed sponsorship deal with soccer giants Paris Saint Germain after fans of bitter rivals Marseille threatened a boycott.
Palestine give South Korea scare in World Cup qualifying stalemate
Palestine gave South Korea a major scare in an entertaining 0-0 away draw on Thursday as they attempt to reach the World Cup for the first time.
Ter Stegen celebrates being named Germany No.1 after 12-year wait
Goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen said Thursday the end of a 12-year wait to succeed Manuel Neuer as Germany's number one goalie felt like "a balm for the soul".