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Thomas and Ineos 'itching' for Giro to start
Geraint Thomas said Wednesday he and his Ineos Grenadiers team were primed for a tilt at the Giro d'Italia title on a route that should suit him better than last year's edition.
Rublev sends two-time defending champion Alcaraz crashing in Madrid
Andrey Rublev ended Carlos Alcaraz's title defence and 14-match winning streak in Madrid by upsetting the second seed 4-6, 6-3, 6-2 to reach the semi-finals on Wednesday.
Master-blaster Airee named in Nepal T20 World Cup squad
Nepal on Wednesday named their squad for the T20 World Cup in June with Rohit Paudel as captain and boasting the power-hitting of Dipendra Singh Airee.
Former Bank of England governor named as president of Marylebone Cricket Club
Former governor of the Bank of England Mervyn King will take over as president of Marylebone Cricket Club later this year, the MCC announced on Wednesday.
Two-time defending champion Alcaraz crashes out in Madrid
Two-time defending champion Carlos Alcaraz was sent crashing out of the Madrid Open on Wednesday as Andrey Rublev triumphed in their quarter-final clash.
Villa's Emery puts faith in goalkeeper Olsen for Europa Conference semi
Aston Villa boss Unai Emery says he has full faith in deputy goalkeeper Robin Olsen ahead of the first leg of the Europa Conference League semi-final against Olympiakos on Thursday after number one Emiliano Martinez was suspended.
Postecoglou jokes he's swapping Spurs for Sweden to get away from VAR
Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou joked Wednesday he was packing his bags for Sweden because the country has rejected VAR, which has again been in the spotlight in the Premier League.
Thirty years on Ecclestone regrets causing upset over Senna's death
Former Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone regrets prematurely informing Ayrton Senna's brother the three-time world champion had died after his crash in the 1994 San Marino Grand Prix telling AFP it caused "unnecessary trouble."
London Marathon winner Munyao in Kenya team for Paris Olympics
Alexander Mutiso Munyao, the surprise winner of this year's London Marathon, was rewarded for his victory on Wednesday by being named in the Kenyan marathon team for this year's Olympic Games in Paris.
Former winner Bernal to compete in 2024 Tour de France
Colombian rider Egan Bernal, who has made a promising start to the season, announced on Wednesday he would be taking part in the Tour de France in a bid to repeat his triumph of 2019.
Red Bull confirm design chief Newey to leave F1 team in 2025
Red Bull confirmed on Wednesday that celebrated chief technical officer Adrian Newey will leave the Formula One team in early 2025 after 19 years.
Madrid stars keen on Kroos stay after Munich masterclass
Toni Kroos has not decided where his future lies but his team-mates are hoping he chooses to stay at Real Madrid after his Champions League masterclass against Bayern Munich.
Red Bull confirm design chief Newey to leave F1 team
Red Bull confirmed on Wednesday that celebrated chief technical officer Adrian Newey will leave the Formula One team in 2025 after 19 years.
Alcaraz hopes for dream Olympic doubles match-up with Nadal
Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz says he will form a dream team with his legendary compatriot Rafael Nadal in the men's doubles at the Paris Olympics later this year "if everything goes well."
Cricket World Cup 'stepping stone' to building US fanbase for Olympics
Next month's T20 World Cup will help build cricket's profile and popularity in the United States ahead of its appearance at the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles, the sport's world body said.
Lions full-back Halfpenny to make long-awaited Super Rugby debut
British and Irish Lions full-back Leigh Halfpenny will make his long-awaited Super Rugby debut on Saturday after Canterbury Crusaders named him in their starting line-up following three months out with a chest injury.
Cameron Suafoa back for Auckland Blues after cancer scare
Lock Cameron Suafoa is to return for the Auckland Blues on Friday for the first time since finishing radiation treatment for cancer in early April.
Maxey magic fires Sixers past Knicks, Bucks stay alive
Tyrese Maxey produced a 46-point gem as the Philadelphia 76ers stunned the New York Knicks 112-106 in overtime to keep their NBA Eastern Conference playoff hopes alive on Tuesday.
Smith axed as Australia name T20 World Cup squad
Former captain Steve Smith and rising talent Jake Fraser-McGurk were notable omissions as Australia named their T20 World Cup squad on Wednesday.
Magical Maxey as Sixers stun Knicks to stay alive
Tyrese Maxey produced a 46-point gem as the Philadelphia 76ers stunned the New York Knicks 112-106 in overtime to keep their NBA Eastern Conference playoff hopes alive on Tuesday.
Thirty years on, Brazil pays tribute to late F1 hero Senna
Thirty years to the day since his death following a crash that sent shockwaves around the world, Brazilians will pay homage Wednesday to Formula One superstar Ayrton Senna -- a beloved symbol of national pride comparable only to compatriot Pele.
In-form Aubameyang aiming to fire Marseille to Europa League final
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is enjoying a stunning late-career revival at Marseille, whose unlikely run to the semi-finals of the Europa League has been made possible largely thanks to the goals of the former Arsenal striker.
Emery's transformation allows Aston Villa to dream in Europe again
Aston Villa head into a first European semi-final for 42 years against Olympiakos on Thursday but have the experience of a proven winner at this stage of continental competition in manager Unai Emery.
Vinicius hits two as Real Madrid eye final after snatching draw at Bayern
Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior scored a double, including an 83rd-minute equalising penalty, to snatch a 2-2 draw at Bayern Munich on Tuesday that puts the Spanish side in the driving seat for the return leg of the Champions League semi-final.
'I know you're going left': Kane reveals Bellingham pre-penalty mind games
Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane revealed England team-mate and Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham tried to upset his penalty routine before taking a crucial spot-kick in Tuesday's 2-2 Champions League semi-final draw.
'Emotional' Nadal knocked out of Madrid Open by Lehecka
Jiri Lehecka broke home hearts on Tuesday as he put an end to Rafael Nadal's run at the Madrid Open, on the Spaniard's final appearance at the Masters 1000 tournament.
Vinicius delivers on key night in Munich to give Madrid belief
Vinicius Junior has struggled to consistently hit top form this season but snatched Real Madrid a vital 2-2 draw at Bayern Munich on Tuesday with a brace to give his side every chance of reaching the Champions League final.
NBA Celtics center Porzingis to miss game five against Heat
Boston center Kristaps Porzingis will miss Wednesday's NBA playoff game for the Celtics against Miami after suffering a strained right calf in a game-four victory over the Heat.
Vinicius hits brace as Real Madrid come back to snatch draw at Bayern
Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior scored a double, including an 83rd-minute equalising penalty, to snatch a 2-2 draw at Bayern Munich in Tuesday's Champions League semi-final first leg.
T20 World Cup dreams as all-rounder Stoinis shines in IPL
All-rounder Marcus Stoinis smashed 62 after he took a wicket on Tuesday to guide Lucknow Super Giants to an IPL win on the eve of Australia's T20 World Cup team announcement.
All-round Stoinis helps Lucknow beat Mumbai in IPL
All-rounder Marcus Stoinis smashed 62 after he took a wicket on Tuesday to guide Lucknow Super Giants to an IPL win on the eve of Australia's T20 World Cup team announcement.
Alcaraz holds off Struff to reach Madrid quarter-finals
Second seed Carlos Alcaraz extended his Madrid Open winning streak to a record-equalling 14 with a hard-fought victory over familiar foe Jan-Lennard Struff to move into the quarter-finals on Tuesday.
Atletico hit with partial stadium closure after racist abuse
Atletico Madrid must partially close their stadium for two La Liga matches after Athletic Bilbao winger Nico Williams suffered racial abuse there, the Spanish football federation said Tuesday.
LIV Golf books Individual Championship for September in Chicago
LIV Golf will stage its 2024 Individual Championship event in Chicago on September 13-15, the Saudi-backed series announced on Tuesday.
Study launched to investigate ACL injuries in women's football
A groundbreaking project was launched Tuesday in the English Women's Super League to study anterior cruciate ligament injury prevention.
'We're here to enjoy it', says PSG boss Luis Enrique
Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique on Tuesday dismissed talk his side were feeling the heat before their midweek Champions League semi-final, first leg game against Borussia Dortmund, saying "we're here to enjoy it".
Former coach Del Bosque to lead committee overseeing Spanish federation
Former Spain coach Vicente del Bosque will lead the committee overseeing the country's scandal-hit football federation, the Spanish government said Tuesday.
PSG 'built to win Champions League', says Dortmund boss Terzic
Borussia Dortmund coach Edin Terzic said semi-final opponents Paris Saint-Germain were "built to win the Champions League", ahead of Wednesday's first leg.
Former England cricketer Panesar to stand for election
Former England cricketer Monty Panesar is to stand at the next UK general election for the fringe Workers Party of Britain, its leader George Galloway said on Tuesday.