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Bagnaia sets new lap record in Dutch MotoGP qualifying at the 'Cathedral'
Double world champion Francesco Bagnaia stuck his marker in the sand at the start of the Dutch MotoGP weekend, setting a new track record in qualifying on Friday.
Pogacar primed with Tour de France ready to start in Florence
Defending champion Jonas Vingegaard begins his quest for a third consecutive Tour de France title on Saturday when the peloton heads out of Florence in sizzling heat for an opening stage packed with hills.
Tour de France: Penpix of the four race favourites
The Tour de France embarks from Florence on Saturday, a 21-day race billed as a four-way battle for the title.
Verstappen on top in Austria after Norris runs off in practice
Defending three-time world champion Max Verstappen topped the times for Red Bull ahead of McLaren's Oscar Piastri in Friday's opening practice session at the Austrian Grand Prix.
Rudiger back, Eriksen absent before Germany-Denmark Euro clash
Germany defender Antonio Rudiger on Friday returned to training ahead of Saturday's Euro 2024 last 16 clash with Denmark, having missed earlier sessions with a hamstring strain.
LA Olympic chief hopes for French unity ahead of Paris Games
The head of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics has called on France to unify behind the Paris Games despite political turmoil that is clouding the build-up to next month's sporting extravaganza.
River Seine unfit for swimming one month from Paris Olympics: tests
The river Seine is still failing water quality tests one month before the Paris Olympics when it is scheduled to host the open-water swimming competition and the swimming leg of the triathlon, results showed Friday.
France's far-right surge risks muddling Paris Olympics message
When the Olympics roll into Paris next month, the country could have a far-right government, risking seriously muddling the message around openness and diversity that organisers have been pushing for years.
Murray, Djokovic cleared for Wimbledon duty
Former champions Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic shrugged off lingering injury concerns on Friday to take their places in the draw for Wimbledon.
Andy Murray named in Wimbledon singles draw
Andy Murray was Friday named in the Wimbledon singles draw despite undergoing surgery last week.
Djokovic to play Wimbledon despite injury worry
Novak Djokovic will play at Wimbledon after being named in the draw on Friday, despite concerns over his fitness following his withdrawal from the French Open.
Malaysia to redesign 'ugly' Olympic kit after fan backlash
Malaysian officials agreed Friday to redesign some of the country's kit for next month's Paris Olympics after fans derided the outfits as "ugly" and "cheap looking".
India fans dream of World Cup glory after long wait
Fan frenzy mounted Friday in India after their team reached the T20 World Cup final with a big win over England, putting the country on the brink of a first major title in over a decade.
Donnarumma is Italy's man to beat in uncertain Euros title defence
Gianluigi Donnarumma has reprised his role as European Championship hero for Italy as he leads the uncertain holders into their Euro 2024 last 16 clash with Switzerland.
Italy face Swiss test after stumbling into Euros last 16
Champions Italy take on Switzerland in the Euro 2024 last 16 on Saturday after making it through the group phase by the skin of their teeth.
India and South Africa ready to end wait for glory in T20 World Cup final
Unbeaten throughout almost a month of cricket across the USA and the Caribbean, India and South Africa will face off at the Kensington Oval on Saturday in the T20 World Cup final both looking to end long waits for glory.
Richardson, Lyles, McLaughlin-Levrone cruise at US Olympic trials
Sha'Carri Richardson and Noah Lyles stayed on course for sprint doubles and 400m hurdles queen Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone strolled to an easy victory in heats at the US Olympic athletics trials on Thursday.
US battling for Copa survival after Panama upset
A moment of madness from Timothy Weah left the USA's Copa America campaign hanging by a thread on Thursday as the hosts crashed to a shock 2-1 defeat to Panama.
Fraser-Pryce, Jackson strong in 100 at Jamaican Olympic trials
Double Olympic 100m champion Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and Tokyo Olympic bronze medalist Shericka Jackson got off to smooth starts in Thursday's 100m heats at the Jamaican Olympic athletics trials.
Low-profile Walter leads South Africa to promised land of World Cup final
After years of high profile coaches, it is the relatively unknown Rob Walter who stands on the brink of South African cricket history as he prepares his side for their first ever World Cup final.
Richard leads Malone after first day of US Olympic gymnastics trials
Fred Richard grabbed the all-around lead over national champion Brody Malone on Thursday, both edging closer to Paris Olympic berths as the US gymnastics trials opened.
Unbeaten India and South Africa ready to end glory waits in T20 World Cup final
Unbeaten throughout almost a month of cricket across the USA and the Caribbean, India and South Africa will face off at the Kensington Oval on Saturday in the T20 World Cup final both looking to end long waits for glory.
Euros hosts Germany face Denmark after Swiss 'warning shot'
Euro 2024 hosts Germany come into Saturday's last 16 clash with Denmark in Dortmund hoping to have learned from Sunday's 1-1 draw with Switzerland, their final group stage match.
Former Fiji head coach Raiwalui joins NSW Waratahs
Former Fiji head coach Simon Raiwalui, who led the team at last year's World Cup, was hired by the NSW Waratahs on Friday to the newly created position of director of performance.
Panama stun USA with Copa America upset
Panama left the USA's hopes of qualifying for the Copa America knockout rounds hanging by a thread on Thursday after scoring a shock 2-1 victory over the host nation.
Three major winners headline Australia's Olympic golf bid
Jason Day and a brother-sister duo will gun for golfing gold at the Paris Olympics after being named on Australia's team Friday.
Bronny James, LeBron's teen son, picked by Lakers in NBA Draft
Bronny James, the 19-year-old son of Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James, was selected 55th overall by the Los Angeles Lakers in Thursday's second round of the NBA Draft.
Contender Blakely out of US Olympic gymnastics trials with ruptured Achilles
Skye Blakely, a two-time team world champion expected to contend for a Paris berth at the US Olympic gymnastics trials, withdrew Thursday with a ruptured Achilles tendon.
Rohit says struggling Kohli 'saving it for the final'
India captain Rohit Sharma suggested fellow star batsman Virat Kohli's run-drought could well end in the T20 World Cup final against South Africa after his opening partner fell cheaply once again on Thursday.
India hammer England to book T20 World Cup final with South Africa
Left-arm spinners Kulkeep Yadav and Axar Patel took three wickets apiece as India thrashed defending champions England by 68 runs in Guyana on Thursday to set up a T20 World Cup final against South Africa.
Curry, James 'excited' to join forces for Olympics: Kerr
NBA superstars LeBron James and Stephen Curry are "excited" by the prospect of joining forces as the United States chases a fifth straight gold medal at next month's Olympics, USA coach Steve Kerr said Thursday.
Rohit leads India to 171-7 against England in T20 World Cup semi-final
Rohit Sharma hit his third fifty of the tournament as India posted a challenging total of 171-7 in their T20 World Cup semi-final against champions England in Guyana on Thursday.
'Unbeatable' Pogacar aiming for Tour-Giro double in spite of Covid blow
Race favourite Tadej Pogacar was on Thursday hailed as "unbeatable" even as he revealed he contracted Covid just 10 days ago.
Paolini sets up Eastbourne semi against Kasatkina as Brits flop
French Open finalist Jasmine Paolini set up a semi-final at Eastbourne against last year's beaten finalist Daria Kasatkina on Thursday on a day to forget for Britain's women's players.
Sainz predicts more 'ding-dong' battles with Ferrari teammate Leclerc
Carlos Sainz warned Ferrari fans on Thursday to expect more fireworks between him and Charles Leclerc as the tension between them in his farewell season with the team intensifies.
Ricciardo says 'no pressure, no ultimatum' over RB future
Daniel Ricciardo brushed aside concerns over his future on Thursday, saying he felt under no extra pressure to save his seat at RB after claims that reserve driver Liam Lawson is set to replace him.
India 65-2 against England as rain halts T20 World Cup semi-final
India were 65-2 off eight overs after losing the toss when rain stopped play in their T20 World Cup semi-final against champions England in Guyana on Thursday.
Paolini beats Boulter to set up Eastbourne semi against Kasatkina
French Open finalist Jasmine Paolini ousted Katie Boulter at the Eastbourne International on Thursday to set up a semi-final against last year's beaten finalist Daria Kasatkina.
Contender Blakely out of US Olympic gymnastics trials with Achilles injury
Skye Blakely, a two-time team world champion expected to contend for a Paris berth at the US Olympic gymnastics trials, withdrew Thursday with an Achilles tendon injury.