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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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Rugby takes a hold in Chile's poor suburbs

Of the 20 teams lining up in France only one is making its first appearance at the World Cup - Los Condores of Chile.

Garcia the key as Napoli begin their title defence

Napoli head into their first title defence in over three decades with questions as to whether new management will be up to replicating last season's stunning charge to glory.

Putellas reduced to supporting role for Spain as other stars emerge

Spain's chances coming into the Women's World Cup seemed to hinge on the fitness of Alexia Putellas but they have enjoyed a remarkable run to the final despite their star player struggling to make an impact.

Messi on target as Miami rout Union to reach Leagues Cup final

Lionel Messi extended his remarkable goal-scoring streak as Inter Miami powered into the final of the Leagues Cup with an emphatic 4-1 victory over Philadelphia Union on Tuesday.

Bayern pin hopes on 'messiah' Kane as Bundesliga returns

Bayern Munich are pinning their hopes on England captain Harry Kane to return a stuttering team fresh off their worst season in a decade to the European elite.

Five players to watch in the new Bundesliga season

The 2023-24 Bundesliga season kicks off on Friday as Bayern Munich head to Werder Bremen to start their quest for a 12th straight German top-flight title.

Women's World Cup sets crowd records in New Zealand

The Women's World Cup gave the sport a huge boost in co-hosts New Zealand where new attendance records were set, the head of the country's football governing body said.

New Pacific rugby league championship unveiled

Australia will host Samoa in a rematch of last year's men's World Cup final to kick-off a new Pacific Rugby League Championship announced Wednesday.

Monfils upsets Norrie in Cincinnati, Jabeur through

An inspired Gael Monfils applied the finishing touches to a British exodus at the Cincinnati Open on Tuesday with a 3-6, 6-4, 6-3 defeat of 13th seed Cameron Norrie.

Panathinaikos beat Marseille on penalties, Rangers reach Champions League play-off

Panathinaikos stunned Marseille on penalties to reach the Champions League play-off round on Tuesday, while Rangers teed up a clash with PSV Eindhoven.

Former NFL 'Blind Side' star sues over 'adoption'

Former NFL star Michael Oher, whose inspirational life story became the subject of the Oscar-winning 2009 movie "The Blind Side", is suing the Tennessee couple who took him in as a teenager.

Zverev advances at Cincinnati, Wozniacki comeback stalls

Alexander Zverev defeated fellow former Cincinnati Open champion Grigor Dimitrov 6-2, 6-2 on Tuesday to advance to the second round.

Newcomer Nku nets twice as Sundowns crush Arrows in South Africa

Lesiba Nku marked his first start for Mamelodi Sundowns with two goals in a 4-0 South African Premiership drubbing of Golden Arrows in Pretoria on Tuesday.

Gosens joins Union Berlin from Inter Milan

Germany international Robin Gosens has signed for Union Berlin from Inter Milan until 2028, the Bundesliga side announced on Tuesday.

Flamengo stars Varela, Gerson trade blows at practice

Uruguayan defender Guillermo Varela and Brazilian midfielder Gerson traded punches Tuesday during a training session at their club, Flamengo, the latest violent episode for Brazil's most popular football team.

Man City crave Super Cup as next step on European rise

Rodri believes winning the UEFA Super Cup for the first time on Wednesday is another chance to put Manchester City "on the map in Europe" after ending their long wait to lift the Champions League.

Former Ravens, Seahawks running back Collins dies in crash: officials

Former Seattle Seahawks and Baltimore Ravens running back Alex Collins has died after being involved in a motorcycle crash in Florida, officials said Tuesday. He was 28.

Neymar ends turbulent PSG stay, six years after record fee

Neymar brought an end to a topsy-turvy spell at Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday by leaving for Saudi club Al Hilal, six years after great fanfare greeted his arrival in the French capital.

Guardiola hits out at schedule as De Bruyne faces four months out

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said a brutal schedule was not allowing players to rest "mentally or physically" after revealing Kevin De Bruyne could miss the rest of the year with a hamstring injury.

Neymar quits PSG to sign for Saudi Arabia's Al-Hilal

Brazil forward Neymar has signed for Saudi Arabia's Al-Hilal from Paris Saint-Germain, the clubs announced on Tuesday, joining Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema as the latest big name lured to the oil-rich Gulf state.

South Africa to send below-strength Test team to New Zealand

South Africa will send an understrength team to New Zealand for two World Test Championship matches in February, following the release on Tuesday of the fixtures for its domestic SA20 franchise competition.

De Bruyne facing up to four months out, says Guardiola

Manchester City could be without Kevin De Bruyne for the rest of the year after manager Pep Guardiola said on Tuesday he may require surgery on a hamstring injury.

Mancini denies Saudi rumours after Italy exit, Spalletti hits roadblock

Roberto Mancini insists that a potential move to the Saudi Arabia national team is not the reason for his sudden decision to quit Italy which has sparked a contract row over his tipped successor Luciano Spalletti.

Arsenal sign Brentford keeper Raya on season-long loan

Arsenal signed Brentford goalkeeper David Raya on a season-long loan on Tuesday.

England captain Farrell cleared for Rugby World Cup after red card overturned

England captain Owen Farrell has been cleared to play at the Rugby World Cup after his red card against Wales was rescinded at a disciplinary hearing on Tuesday.

'Sadness and disappointment' as Sweden bow out again in World Cup semis

Sweden coach Peter Gerhardsson will try and lift his team for Saturday's third-place play-off after the "huge disappointment" of yet another Women's World Cup semi-final defeat.

Bok captain Kolisi back from injury for World Cup warm-up in Wales

Siya Kolisi has handed South Africa a huge World Cup boost as the Springboks captain returns from injury to make his first Test appearance this year in Saturday's World Cup warm-up against Wales.

'Work of art' sends Spain into first World Cup final

Defender Olga Carmona conjured up "a work of art" to send Spain into their first Women's World Cup final in history on Tuesday and a clash with Australia or England.

Spain coach says off-field turmoil 'made us stronger' at World Cup

Coach Jorge Vilda said the turmoil that had threatened to torpedo Spain's Women's World Cup "made all of us stronger" after they beat Sweden 2-1 on Tuesday to reach the final for the first time.

Former athlete Paralluelo gives Spain X factor at World Cup

Teenager Salma Paralluelo gave another reminder of her precious talent by coming off the bench Tuesday for the second game running to play a pivotal role for Spain at the Women's World Cup.

Russians might opt out of Olympics: Ukrainian Sports Minister

Ukraine's Sports Minister Vadym Gutzeit does not "exclude the Russians making a 'goodwill gesture' not to go" to the Paris Olympics next year, he told AFP in an interview.

Man City defender Lewis signs new five-year contract

Manchester City's promising young defender Rico Lewis signed a "dream" five-year contract with the treble winners on Tuesday.

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