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No World Series miracle for weary Rays

After defying expectations with an American League-best 98 regular-season wins, sweeping the New York Yankees and besting Cleveland, the Tampa Bay Rays endured an all-too familiar World Series finish.

Miami Heat earn first win of NBA season with Antetokounmpo

The Miami Heat finally earned their first win since the start of the season and the arrival of superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, defeating the Atlanta Hawks 129-117 on Wednesday.

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South Africa's Elgar bows out with 'amazing memories'

Dean Elgar may have bowed out of Test cricket as a losing captain but the South African said he finished what had been a "bit of a journey" with "amazing memories".

Frank says Brentford would need 'unbelievable' offer to sell Toney

Brentford manager Thomas Frank said only an "unbelievable" offer would persuade the club to consider selling England striker Ivan Toney during the January transfer window.

Record-breaking India are a danger anywhere in the world: Sharma

Indian captain Rohit Sharma said his team's seven-wicket win inside two days over South Africa in what was the shortest Test on record had shown their ability to play anywhere in the world.

Sinfield to step down from England rugby coaching role

Kevin Sinfield is to leave England's rugby coaching set-up after their tour of Japan and New Zealand later this year, head coach Steve Borthwick announced on Thursday.

Garcia steers France past Norway into United Cup semis

Caroline Garcia guided France into a United Cup semi-final against Iga Swiatek's Poland on Thursday, winning a tough singles rubber and backing up in the mixed doubles to send Norway packing.

Rublev survives scare to open season with win in Hong Kong

Andrey Rublev survived a huge scare on his 2024 seasonal singles debut Thursday as the world number five was forced to dig deep to battle past British qualifier Liam Broady 6-4, 7-6 (10/8) at the Hong Kong Open.

Victorious India are a danger anywhere in the world, says Sharma

Indian captain Rohit Sharma said his team's seven-wicket win inside two days over South Africa in the second Test at Newlands on Thursday had shown their ability to play anywhere in the world.

India level Test series despite Markram's herculean effort

India beat South Africa by seven wickets despite a stunning century by Aiden Markram on the second day of the second Test at Newlands on Thursday and level the series.

Dominant Nadal rolls into Brisbane quarters on comeback

Rafael Nadal's comeback from injury gathered pace on Thursday as he cruised into the Brisbane International quarter-finals with an aggressive 6-1, 6-2 drubbing of Australian Jason Kubler.

Nadal overpowers Kubler to reach Brisbane quarters

Rafael Nadal continued his impressive comeback by overpowering wildcard Jason Kubler 6-1, 6-2 to move into the quarter-finals of the Brisbane International on Thursday.

Indians in box seat despite Markram's sublime century

Aiden Markram hit a thrilling century for South Africa but India moved closer to a series-levelling win on the second morning of the Test at Newlands on Thursday.

Warner out for 34 to 'a ripper' in farewell Test as rain thwarts Pakistan

Pakistan captured the key wickets of Australia openers David Warner and Usman Khawaja before rain washed out the second day's play in the third Test in Sydney on Thursday.

Ostapenko beats heat to oust defending Brisbane champion Pliskova

Latvia's Jelena Ostapenko ended Karolina Pliskova's title defence when she downed the Czech star 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 to book a quarter-final against Victoria Azarenka at the Brisbane International on Thursday.

Warner out for 34 in farewell Test as rain thwarts Pakistan

Pakistan captured the key wickets of Australia openers David Warner and Usman Khawaja before rain washed out the second day's play in the third Test in Sydney on Thursday.

Pelicans upset Wolves, Heat scorch Lakers

Zion Williamson and C.J. McCollum combined for 51 points as the New Orleans Pelicans upset the Western Conference-leading Minnesota Timberwolves 117-106 in the NBA on Wednesday.

Warner goes for 34 in farewell Test as Pakistan tie down Australia

Pakistan claimed the key wickets of openers David Warner and Usman Khawaja to restrict Australia to 116-2 at tea on the second day of the third Test in Sydney on Thursday.

Sharp-shooting Al-Attiyah takes aim at sixth Dakar title

The Dakar Rally roars into life on Friday in Saudi Arabia with Qatari Nasser Al-Attiyah seeking a sixth title and third in a row in the mythic motorsport marathon.

Warner out for 34 in farewell Test as Pakistan stay in the fight

David Warner fell for 34 in his farewell Test as Pakistan kept the clamps on Australia's batting on the second day of the third Test in Sydney on Thursday.

Cantlay feels for golf fans as players hope for PGA-LIV unity

World number five Patrick Cantlay has sympathy for golf fans, but the PGA Tour Policy Board member had no big news for them on Wednesday at the PGA's 2024 season-opening event.

Girona edge Atletico thriller, stay level with Real Madrid

Shock Spanish title challengers Girona snatched a remarkable 4-3 victory over Atletico Madrid to keep pace with Real Madrid at the top of La Liga on Wednesday.

Girona snatch thrilling 4-3 win over Atletico

Shock Spanish title challengers Girona snatched a remarkable 4-3 victory over Atletico Madrid to keep pace with Real Madrid at the top of La Liga on Wednesday.

Lee, Mbappe goals give PSG victory in French Champions Trophy

Lee Kang-in and Kylian Mbappe scored first-half goals as Paris Saint-Germain won the first silverware of the French season on Wednesday, beating Toulouse 2-0 to claim the Champions Trophy.

Ravens star Jackson, NFL MVP Mahomes benched for finales

With NFL playoff positions assured, the reigning champion Kansas City Chiefs have benched quarterback Patrick Mahomes and the league-leading Baltimore Ravens are resting star quarterback Lamar Jackson for this weekend's regular-season finales.

Rudiger scrapes Madrid tight win over Mallorca

Antonio Rudiger snatched Real Madrid a 1-0 win over Real Mallorca to take them provisionally three points clear at the top of La Liga on Wednesday.

Premier League key for Everton's Dyche ahead of FA Cup tie

Everton manager Sean Dyche insisted staying in the Premier League is the "be-all and end-all" but claimed his side would "respect" the FA Cup by going into the game with the right mentality.

Banned Vunipola still available for Six Nations opener

Mako Vunipola will still be available for England's Six Nations opener away to Italy next month despite the prop being given a four-match ban after being sent off playing for Saracens against Newcastle.

'Something wrong' at Newlands after 23 wickets fall on first day of 2nd Test

South African batting consultant Ashwell Prince said "there was something wrong" at Newlands after an extraordinary 23 wickets fell on the first day of the second Test against India on Wednesday.

Hodgson warns stars like Rooney have 'no magic wand'

Crystal Palace boss Roy Hodgson believes leading former players such as Wayne Rooney often face "unrealistic" expectations when they become managers.

'Comfortable' Dupont takes first step in bid for Olympics glory

Antoine Dupont took part in a wet and windy first training session with the national sevens team on Wednesday with coach Jerome Daret saying he had "no worries" about the France scrum-half's ability to convert to the abbreviated game in time for this summer's Paris Olympics.

India in control after wickets tumble in 2nd Test

India hold a good chance of levelling the series with South Africa after 23 wickets fell on the first day of the second and final Test at Newlands on Wednesday.

Elgar bows out on low note as Indians get him out twice in a day

South African opening batsman Dean Elgar was dismissed twice on the first day of his final Test match at Newlands on Wednesday.

Second seed Khachanov falls at first hurdle in Hong Kong

Grand Slam semi-finalist Karen Khachanov slumped to a three-set defeat in his first singles match of the season at the Hong Kong Open on Wednesday.

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