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Brook scores fastest double century in ODI history in rampant England's 429-4

An inspired Harry Brook scored the fastest double hundred in ODI history as England piled up 429-4 against Sri Lanka in the tri-series in Rawalpindi on Thursday.

Top-ranked Rybakina into Ningbo quarter-finals on return from injury

World number one Elena Rybakina reached the quarter-finals of the Ningbo Open on Thursday on her return from injury when opponent Polina Kudermetova retired.

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US Ryder Cup squad starts taking shape at BMW Championship

Qualifying for the US Ryder Cup team concludes after Sunday's final round of the PGA's BMW Championship with four points-based spots still available in the penultimate FedEx Cup playoff event.

Sinner and Ruud crash out in Cincinnati as Medvedev advances

Italian eighth seed Jannik Sinner fell back to earth with a 6-4, 7-6 (7/4) opening loss to qualifier Dusan Lajovic at the ATP/WTA Cincinnati Open, just three days after winning his first ATP Masters 1000 title

US lawmaker insists Saudi official testifies over PGA-LIV deal

The head of a US congressional committee probing LIV Golf's proposed merger with the PGA Tour on Wednesday reiterated a demand for the governor of Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund to testify before lawmakers.

Man City beat Sevilla on penalties to win UEFA Super Cup

Manchester City won the UEFA Super Cup for the first time on Wednesday but needed penalties to beat Sevilla after a 1-1 draw in Athens.

Injury cuts short in-form India batsman Shaw's county stint

India batsman Prithvi Shaw will play no further part for Northamptonshire in English domestic cricket's ongoing One-Day Cup after suffering a knee injury, the county club said Wednesday.

Manchester United in 'final stages' of Greenwood probe

Manchester United said Wednesday they are working "through the final stages" of an internal investigation before deciding whether Mason Greenwood will return to playing for the club.

Wozniacki, Venus, Isner among US Open wildcard entries

Former world number one Caroline Wozniacki and seven-time Grand Slam singles champion Venus Williams were among those awarded US Open wildcard spots on Wednesday by the US Tennis Association.

Scotland boss Townsend ready to play key men in final World Cup warm-up

Gregor Townsend has no plan to rest key players from Scotland's final Rugby World Cup warm-up match against Georgia despite the risk of tournament-ending injuries.

Arsenal's Timber 'gutted' at facing lengthy lay-off with knee injury

Arsenal's Jurrien Timber said he felt "gutted" after the Premier League club announced Wednesday the Dutch defender would be sidelined with a major knee injury.

Medvedev doubles down with another defeat of Musetti

Daniil Medvedev backed up last week's win over Lorenzo Musetti with a repeat performance on Wednesday at the ATP Cincinnati Masters.

Canadian star guard Murray will miss Basketball World Cup

Canada's Basketball World Cup hopes have suffered a major blow with guard Jamal Murray, who helped the Denver Nuggets win the NBA title in June, pulling out of the event, saying his body needs more time to recover.

Stokes set to play as batsman only at World Cup after ODI U-turn

England are prepared to play Ben Stokes as a batsman only when they defend their 50-over men's World Cup title in India after the Test captain reversed his decision to retire from one-day internationals.

Juve defend treatment of outcast Bonucci after union outrage

Juventus insisted on Wednesday that there was nothing wrong with their treatment of ageing outcast Leonardo Bonucci after the Italian footballers' association said his "dignity is being trampled on".

'I came to Bayern to feel pressure to win titles', says Kane

England captain Harry Kane said on Wednesday he made the move to Bayern Munich "to feel a new pressure of having to win titles every year".

Arsenal's Timber out with knee injury

Arsenal suffered a setback on Wednesday when they announced Dutch defender Jurrien Timber would be sidelined with a major knee injury.

Emotional Kerr says Australia inspired nation with World Cup run

An emotional Sam Kerr said her Australia side had inspired the host nation despite the crushing disappointment of a 3-1 defeat to England in the Women's World Cup semi-final on Wednesday.

Barcelona continue reshuffle by appointing Deco as sports director

Barcelona on Wednesday announced that former player Deco was taking over as sporting director.

Australian fans heartbroken but proud after agonising World Cup exit

The buoyant mood across Australia abruptly burst on Wednesday when the nation was knocked out in the semi-finals of the Women's World Cup by archrivals England.

Wiegman living in a 'fairytale' as England reach Women's World Cup final

England coach Sarina Wiegman said she felt she was living in a "fairytale" after her team advanced to the Women's World Cup final with a 3-1 win over tournament co-hosts Australia in Sydney.

England's Lucy Bronze elated at reaching World Cup final

England defender Lucy Bronze was elated after achieving a long-held ambition as the side reached their first Women's World Cup final with a 3-1 defeat of tournament co-hosts Australia.

Ruthless England beat Australia to set up World Cup final with Spain

Lauren Hemp and Alessia Russo did the damage late on in Sydney as England shattered Australian dreams Wednesday with a clinical 3-1 win to set up a Women's World Cup final against Spain.

Roma sign Paredes and Sanches from Paris Saint-Germain

Roma completed a double swoop to bolster their midfield on Wednesday, signing both Leandro Paredes and Renato Sanches from Paris Saint-Germain.

Morgan to lead Wales in World Cup warm-up against South Africa

Jac Morgan looks increasingly likely to lead Wales at the Rugby World Cup after the flanker was named as captain for a warm-up match against reigning champions South Africa in Cardiff on Saturday.

UEFA chief says football must 'eliminate cancer' of hooliganism

UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin on Wednesday urged European football to "eliminate the cancer" of hooliganism.

Scotland scrum-half White cleared for Rugby World Cup

Ben White was included in coach Gregor Townsend's Scotland squad for the Rugby World Cup announced Wednesday following fears the scrum half might miss the tournament in France.

England's Stokes ends ODI retirement ahead of Cricket World Cup

Ben Stokes has reversed his decision to retire from one-day internationals ahead of England's defence of their 50-over men's World Cup title in India.

Paredes rejoins Roma from Paris Saint-Germain

Leandro Paredes has rejoined Roma from Paris Saint-Germain, the Serie A club announced on Wednesday.

Skipper Kerr to start for Australia in World Cup semi-final

Talismanic striker Sam Kerr was named in Australia's starting line-up for the first time at the Women's World Cup for Wednesday's semi-final against England in Sydney.

Indian wrestler Phogat out of Asian Games with injury

Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat, who helped lead protests demanding the sport's national chief step down over sexual harassment allegations, has pulled out of next month's Asian Games with a knee injury.

Alcaraz battles through rain, holder Garcia out

Carlos Alcaraz battled through a rain interruption to claim his 50th win of the season, defeating Jordan Thompson 7-5, 4-6, 6-3 on Wednesday at the Cincinnati Open.

'Spy' chopper and 'old tricks' as Australia, England clash at World Cup

A "spy" helicopter and warnings they are entering "the jungle" are a taste of the national fervour England must overcome when they face Australia in the Women's World Cup semi-finals in Sydney on Wednesday.

All Black Franks 'can't wait' to watch World Cup as a fan

Double World Cup winner Owen Franks will be watching "on telly" when his former New Zealand teammates kick off this year's edition against hosts France on September 8.

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