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New Wallabies skipper Wright expecting tough first Test from Wales
Wallabies skipper Liam Wright expects to meet a combative Wales in his first match in charge, but said Friday he was confident Joe Schmidt's new-look team had the weapons to tame them.
Martinez saves Messi blushes as Argentina beat Ecuador to reach Copa semis
Goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez was the hero, saving two penalties and Lionel Messi's blushes as holders Argentina defeated Ecuador in a penalty shoot-out to book their place in the Copa America semi-finals on Thursday.
Zimbabwe, India look to future in T20 series
Zimbabwe and India will be looking to the future when they start a five-match Twenty20 international series at the Harare Sports Club on Saturday.
Boxer Garcia 'expelled' by WBC chief after racist rant
The World Boxing Council (WBC) expelled embattled fighter Ryan Garcia from its events on Thursday after he posted a racist rant on social media.
Germany face Spain, France take on Portugal in thrilling Euro 2024 quarters
Hosts Germany take on Spain in the first of two blockbuster quarter-final ties at Euro 2024 on Friday, with Kylian Mbappe's France up against Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal in the late match.
Hungarian sabre-rattler Szilagyi eyes more Olympic gold
Aron Szilagyi had some false starts sporting-wise but the sound of swords clashing set him on a path to becoming the first male fencer to win three Olympic individual titles.
Alcaraz faces friendly fire at Wimbledon as Gauff meets British outsider
Carlos Alcaraz must put his friendship with Frances Tiafoe to one side as the defending champion targets a place in the Wimbledon last 16 on Friday.
Rising stars Gakpo, Guler lead charge as Netherlands battle Turkey for Euros semis
Cody Gakpo and Arda Guler endured frustrating seasons but both have established themselves as their teams' vital players as the Netherlands face Turkey in a Euro 2024 quarter-final clash on Saturday in Berlin.
In-form Switzerland eye Euros history against England
Switzerland have never reached the last four of a major international tournament but have shown that they can battle with the big boys ahead of their Euro 2024 clash with England on Saturday.
'Dude, don't disrespect me,' says Fritz to bitter Wimbledon rival
Taylor Fritz reignited his bitter feud with Arthur Rinderknech at Wimbledon on Thursday when he told the Frenchman: "Dude, don't disrespect me".
Murray saluted at Wimbledon despite doubles exit as Djokovic wins
Andy Murray was given an emotional tribute after his final Wimbledon tournament started with a men's doubles defeat as long-time rival Novak Djokovic came through a testing workout on Thursday.
'I wish I could play forever' says tearful Murray at Wimbledon farewell
Andy Murray suffered a losing start in his farewell to Wimbledon on Thursday, weeping openly in front of his adoring fans before admitting: "I wish I could play forever."
Springer sizzles with 59 to lead John Deere Classic
Hayden Springer shot a sensational 12-under-par 59 to surge into a four-shot clubhouse lead at the PGA Tour's John Deere Classic in Illinois on Thursday.
Tearful Murray suffers losing start to Wimbledon farewell
Andy Murray suffered a losing start in his farewell to Wimbledon on Thursday when he and brother Jamie were defeated in the first round of the men's doubles before the former champion wept openly on Centre Court.
Serin to skipper France rugby team with eight newcomers against Argentina
Scrum-half Baptiste Serin will skipper a new-look France team with eight uncapped players for Saturday's rugby international against Argentina in Mendoza.
Portugal star Silva defends Ronaldo against critics
Portugal's Bernardo Silva on Thursday defended captain Cristiano Ronaldo against criticism levelled his way after the superstar's penalty miss against Slovenia at Euro 2024, and said the forward's emotional reaction was "normal".
'Tie his shoes together': Spain wary of 'brutal' Kroos
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente said his side may need to get creative to stop Germany's "brutal" Toni Kroos in Friday's Euro 2024 quarter final in Stuttgart.
Sainz opens up on stress over move from Ferrari
Ferrari's Carlos Sainz said on Thursday that he is suffering from stress caused by the time-consuming task of finding a team for next season.
Niakhate joins Lyon from Nottingham Forest on four-year deal
Senegal international Moussa Niakhate has signed a four-year deal with Lyon from Nottingham Forest, the French club announced on Thursday.
Djokovic backs Murray to return despite Wimbledon farewell
Novak Djokovic on Thursday backed Andy Murray to keep playing despite the insistence of his career-long rival that he is bidding farewell to tennis this year.
Swiatek extends hot streak to reach Wimbledon third round
Iga Swiatek progressed smoothly into the Wimbledon third round on Thursday at the expense of Croatia's Petra Martic, racking up a 21st straight win.
Friends again: Norris, Verstappen make up after Spielberg drama
Max Verstappen on Thursday welcomed the restoration of his friendship with Lando Norris after the Briton had said he did not expect any apology from the three-time champion following their crash last Sunday.
'Less Yamal, more Jamal': Germany vow to attack against Spain
Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann said his side had more than enough attacking quality to match Spain's offensive firepower in Friday's blockbuster Euro 2024 quarter-final in Stuttgart.
Groenewegen wins Tour de France sprint as Philipsen relegated for swerve
Dutch sprinter Dylan Groenewegen won stage six of the Tour de France on Thursday after an eye-catching run though Burgundy ended in a feisty mass dash for the finish line in Dijon.
Djokovic survives rookie test as Wimbledon craves Murray magic
Novak Djokovic came through a testing Wimbledon workout to stay on course for a record-equalling eighth men's title on Thursday as Andy Murray prepared to launch his emotional farewell.
Norris backs down in row with Verstappen
Lando Norris on Thursday backed off in his row with Max Verstappen following their crash at last Sunday's Austrian Grand Prix and said his friend and rival had no need to apologise.
Groenewegen sprints to Tour de France sixth stage win
Dutch sprinter Dylan Groenewegen won stage six of the Tour de France on Thursday after an eye-catching run though Burgundy ended in a mass dash for the finish line in Dijon.
Djokovic into Wimbledon third round after rookie scare
Seven-time Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic was made to fight by British outsider Jacob Fearnley before reaching the third round for the 18th time on Thursday.
An 'honour' for Mbappe to play against Ronaldo at Euro 2024
Kylian Mbappe said Thursday it would be "an honour" to play against his boyhood hero Cristiano Ronaldo when France and Portugal meet in the quarter-finals of Euro 2024 in Hamburg on Friday.
Mbappe says 'urgent' need to vote after 'catastrophic' French results
France captain Kylian Mbappe said Thursday it was "really urgent" to vote in the second round of legislative elections in the country after the far-right National Rally emerged as the biggest party in last weekend's first round.
More Saudi football clubs to go private: ministry
Four more Saudi Pro League football clubs are up for privatisation, the sports ministry said, after last year's sale of four top teams sparked a billion-dollar spending spree on foreign stars.
Rooney keen to prove himself as manager at Plymouth
Wayne Rooney spoke of his determination to prove himself as a manager after a faltering start to his career in the dugout as he was formally unveiled by Championship side Plymouth on Thursday.
India's World Cup winners return to PM Modi praise, victory parade
India's T20 World Cup winners returned home to a heroes' welcome Thursday, greeted by huge crowds of euphoric fans and praised by a grinning Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a private reception.
Blind warns Netherlands over Turkey 'away' Euros quarters clash
Netherlands defender Daley Blind warned his team-mates they must be on guard against a Turkey side with huge support in the Euro 2024 quarter-finals on Saturday.
Ireland pick uncapped back Osborne for South Africa Test
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell selected uncapped Jamie Osborne at full-back for the much anticipated meeting of the Six Nations titleholders against world champions South Africa in Pretoria on Saturday.
Stones hoping Bellingham escapes ban for England's Euros clash with Swiss
John Stones said on Thursday that he hopes Jude Bellingham will be available for England's Euro 2024 showdown with Switzerland as the Real Madrid star awaits a verdict on his controversial goal celebration.
Injury forces seventh seed Hurkacz to quit Wimbledon match
Poland's Hubert Hurkacz, seen as an outside tip for the Wimbledon title, was forced to quit his second-round match against Arthur Fils with a knee injury on Thursday.
Contepomi names new-look Argentina for first France Test
Argentina coach Felipe Contepomi on Thursday named a refreshed team to face France this weekend in his first Test in charge of Los Pumas.
Wimbledon craves Murray magic, Djokovic in action
Andy Murray launches his Wimbledon farewell alongside his brother Jamie in the men's doubles on Thursday as Novak Djokovic and Iga Swiatek target the third round.