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McIlroy, Harman share lead at rain-hit BMW Championship

Second-ranked Rory McIlroy and British Open champion Brian Harman sank stunning 17th-hole birdie chip shots to share the lead after Thursday's opening round of the PGA Tour's BMW Championship, the penultimate FedEx Cup playoff event.

Miami move 'opposite' of PSG switch, says happy Messi

Lionel Messi said Thursday he has refound happiness since joining Inter Miami, describing his move to Major League Soccer as the "opposite" of his transfer from Barcelona to Paris Saint-Germain.

Borthwick laments 'personal attacks' on Farrell in overturned red card row

Steve Borthwick said Owen Farrell had been subjected to "personal attacks" as the England captain was again forced to face the possibility of missing the start of the Rugby World Cup.

Nuggets open with Lakers, Wemby debuts Oct. 25 as NBA schedule unveiled

Reigning champion Denver will host the Los Angeles Lakers to open the new NBA regular season while French prodigy Victor Wembanyama will make his regular-season debut the following night in the 2023-24 league schedule revealed on Thursday.

Volland signs with Union Berlin from Monaco

Union Berlin have signed Germany international Kevin Volland from Ligue 1 side Monaco, the Bundesliga club announced on Thursday.

Zverev beats Medvedev to stretch Cincinnati win streak

Alexander Zverev won a battle of former ATP/WTA Cincinnati Open champions against Daniil Medvedev 6-4, 5-7, 6-4 on Thursday to maintain his win streak at the event.

Farrell's World Cup in the balance amid overturned red card row

England captain Owen Farrell's involvement in the upcoming World Cup was thrown into fresh doubt Thursday when World Rugby announced it would be appealing against the decision to overturn his red card in a warm-up match against Wales.

US Open to stick with night time double bill despite concerns

The US Open will stick with its policy of placing two night matches on the main Arthur Ashe court despite concerns from players about finishes in the early hours.

Ireland back-row Prendergast to make first Test start against England

Ireland's Cian Prendergast will make his first Test start after being named at No 8 in the side to play England in a World Cup warm-up match in Dublin on Saturday.

Ireland coach Farrell slams 'circus' over son Owen's rescinded red card

Ireland coach Andy Farrell has labelled the "circus" surrounding the row over son Owen's rescinded red card "absolutely disgusting".

United States women's team head coach Vlatko Andonovski resigns

United States women's team head coach Vlatko Andonovski has resigned after the side's disappointing World Cup campaign, U.S Soccer said in a statement on Thursday.

Farrell out of Ireland match after overturned red card furore

England captain Owen Farrell was left out of the squad to play Ireland in a World Cup warm-up match by coach Steve Borthwick as World Rugby said it would appeal the decision to overturn his red card against Wales.

Jamaican Jackson shapes up for most important days of her life

Shericka Jackson believes she is "definitely" facing the 10 most important days of her life as the Jamaican bids to become only the fourth woman to achieve the 100/200 metres world championship double.

Kenyan sprinter Otieno eyes Olympic return after doping ban

Kenyan sprinter Mark Otieno said on Thursday he was ready to make up for lost time at the Paris Olympics next year after his career was derailed by a doping suspension.

Endo set for 'dream' move to Liverpool, Stuttgart confirm

Stuttgart's Japan midfielder Wataru Endo is completing a "dream" move to Liverpool, the Bundesliga club revealed on Thursday.

Bayern boss believes in 'Kane effect' before season opener

Bayern Munich coach Thomas Tuchel said on Thursday the "Harry Kane effect" was already improving his side ahead of Friday's season opener against Werder Bremen.

Coe says return of Russian athletes 'unlikely' before Paris Olympics

World Athletics president Sebastian Coe said Thursday it was "unlikely" that track and field athletes from Russia and Belarus would be welcomed back to competition before next year's Paris Olympics.

Olympic sprint champ Jacobs yearns for worlds 'favourite' tag

Olympic 100m champion Marcell Jacobs said Wednesday he yearned to be tagged as favourite going into the World Athletics Championships in Budapest, despite it carrying a great weight of expectation after a "rollercoaster" of a season.

Coe re-elected as president of World Athletics

Sebastian Coe, president of World Athletics since 2015, was on Wednesday re-elected as head of track and field's governing body on a third and final four-year mandate.

'Successful' surgery for Madrid keeper Courtois

Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has had "successful" surgery on a knee injury he picked up in pre-season, the club announced on Thursday.

World Rugby appeals against overturned Farrell red card

England captain Owen Farrell's involvement in the upcoming World Cup was thrown into fresh doubt Thursday when World Rugby announced it would be appealing against the decision to overturn his red card in a warm-up match against Wales.

'How to win graciously': Sportsmanship melts hearts at World Cup

Unless there is an uncharacteristic outbreak of hostility and flurry of red cards in Sunday's final, opposing players consoling each other after games will be among the enduring images of the Women's World Cup.

Under-fire Jones rants at 'negativity' as Wallabies head to World Cup

Under-pressure Wallabies coach Eddie Jones on Thursday lashed out at "all the negativity" as the team departed for the World Cup after what he called the "worst press conference I've ever had in world rugby".

England eye 'incredible' chance to end 57-year World Cup drought

Skipper Millie Bright said her team were embracing an "incredible opportunity" to do something an English side has not managed since 1966 -- win a World Cup.

No bars to Uruguay's rugby inmates

The smiles of the tryscorers and the grimaces of the tackled are the same as you will find on any rugby field in the world.

Matildas World Cup semi-final smashes Australia TV records

The Matildas' crushing Women's World Cup semi-final loss to England was the most watched television show in Australia on record, data showed Thursday, as their exploits captivated the nation.

'No time to dwell' as heartbroken Australia target World Cup bronze

Australia coach Tony Gustavsson has told his deflated team they have "no time to dwell" on their crushing Women's World Cup semi-final loss to England, with a third-placed playoff still to come.

Djokovic makes winning US return in Cincinnati as rival retires

Novak Djokovic made a winning return in his first appearance on U.S. soil for two years on Wednesday, reaching the third round of the ATP/WTA Cincinnati Open when Alejandro Davidovich Fokina retired hurt.

Tennessee couple deny 'Blind Side' NFL player's claims

Lawyers for the Tennessee couple who took in former NFL star Michael Oher as a teenager on Wednesday denied accusations they had cheated him out of earnings from the Oscar-winning movie about his life.

Injured Cilic and Shapovalov withdraw from US Open

Croatia's Marin Cilic, the 2014 US Open champion, and Canadian Denis Shapovalov have withdrawn from the upcoming US Open, tournament officials announced on Wednesday.

USA women's coach Andonovski resigns - reports

United States women's team coach Vlatko Andonovski has resigned following the team's poor showing in the World Cup in Australia and New Zealand, American media reported on Wednesday.

Guardiola eyes full house of Man City trophies after Super Cup success

Pep Guardiola is targeting a "full circle" of trophies as Manchester City boss after winning the club's first UEFA Super Cup with a victory on penalties over Sevilla after a 1-1 draw in Athens.

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