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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.

Samson superb as India mark record T20 chase in win over New Zealand

Belligerent batting by Sanju Samson saw India chase 226 for victory against New Zealand in Christchurch on Thursday in a rematch of the T20 World Cup final.

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Marseille squeeze past Reims in Ligue 1 opener

Portuguese striker Vitinha struck the winner as Marseille came from behind to beat Reims 2-1 on Saturday in their opening game of the Ligue 1 season.

Pidcock wins world mountain bike gold

Olympic champion Tom Pidcock won the world championship cross country mountain bike marathon on Saturday as a crash ended Mathieu van der Poel's dream of a unique treble.

Hetmyer helps Windies set India 179 target to level T20 series

Shimron Hetmyer struck a lively 61 as West Indies recovered from a shaky start to set India a target of 179 to win the fourth match of their T20 series on Saturday at Broward County Stadium, in South Florida.

Dembele departure a big disappointment, admits Xavi

Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez said Saturday it was a huge disappointment that winger Ousmane Dembele decided to leave and sign for Paris Saint-Germain.

Arsenal hold off Forest, Brighton teach Luton a Premier League lesson

Arsenal began their Premier League title challenge by beating Nottingham Forest 2-1 on Saturday as Brighton shrugged off the absence of Moises Caicedo to thrash newcomers Luton 4-1.

Son named Spurs captain after Kane departure

Son Heung-min was named Tottenham's new captain on Saturday on the day the club's all-time top goalscorer Harry Kane joined Bayern Munich.

Sabitzer nets on debut as Dortmund hit six in German Cup opener

New signing Marcel Sabitzer scored on his competitive debut for Borussia Dortmund in a 6-1 victory over Schott Mainz in the first round of the German Cup on Saturday.

World Cup 'a turning point' for Colombian women's football: coach

Colombia coach Nelson Abadia called their World Cup "a turning point" for women's football in the country despite the disappointment of losing in the quarter-finals to England on Saturday.

NFL great Brady meets Birmingham football fans in pub

American football great Tom Brady surprised Birmingham City fans by greeting them at a pub outside their stadium on Saturday.

Arsenal survive Forest scare to make winning Premier League start

Arsenal's Premier League title challenge got off to a winning start on Saturday but the big-spending Gunners were made to sweat in a 2-1 victory over Nottingham Forest.

England, Australia set up World Cup semi-final blockbuster

England battled past a physical Colombia 2-1 and Australia survived a thrilling penalty shootout against France on Saturday to set up a blockbuster Women's World Cup semi-final.

Ferrand-Prevot wins cross-country marathon mountain bike gold

Pauline Ferrand-Prevot won the cross country mountain bike world title on Saturday making the Frenchwoman favourite to take gold at the Paris Olympic Games next year.

Injured Ntilikina out of France squad for World Cup

NBA star Frank Ntilikina has been ruled out of France's bid to win the World Cup because of a thigh injury, the French Basketball Federation announced on Saturday.

England survive bruising Colombia test to reach World Cup semi-finals

England fought back from a goal down to beat Colombia 2-1 on Saturday in a bruising encounter and set up a tasty Women's World Cup semi-final with Australia.

France coach Renard looks towards Olympics after World Cup exit

France coach Herve Renard promised his side would "come back stronger" after their elimination from the Women's World Cup on penalties against Australia on Saturday.

Australia coach hails Kerr for swinging momentum against France

Australia's coach hailed Sam Kerr for giving the team momentum at a crucial time in their Women's World Cup quarter-final win over France on Saturday, with the star Chelsea striker admitting it was tough being a super-sub.

Arsenal's Premier League opener delayed by turnstile failure

Arsenal's Premier League opener against Nottingham Forest was delayed by 30 minutes on Saturday after problems with an e-ticketing system left thousands of fans stranded outside the Emirates Stadium.

PSG sideline Mbappe for season-opener as Dembele arrives

French superstar Kylian Mbappe has been left out of Paris Saint-Germain's season opener on Saturday deepening the stand-off between the France captain and the Ligue 1 champions.

Australia into World Cup semi-finals after dramatic penalty shoot-out

Co-hosts Australia surged into their first Women's World Cup semi-final after a heart-stopping 7-6 penalty shoot-out win against France on Saturday, with European champions England or Colombia awaiting them.

Mbappe left out of PSG's league opener

French superstar Kylian Mbappe has been left out of Paris Saint-Germain's league opener on Saturday with uncertainty hanging over the France captain's future.

Australia beat France in penalty thriller to reach World Cup semi-finals

Co-hosts Australia beat France 7-6 in a thrilling penalty shoot-out to reach the semi-finals of the Women's World Cup for the first time in their history on a night of drama in Brisbane on Saturday.

Springboks say they will not fake an injury to call up Pollard

South Africa coach Jacques Nienaber on Saturday slammed suggestions that one of the 33 players chosen for the Rugby World Cup would fake an injury in order to include ace fly-half Handre Pollard as a late replacement.

Bayern sign England captain Kane on four-year contract

England captain Harry Kane ended his record-breaking career with Tottenham on Saturday signing a four-year deal with Bayern Munich until 2027.

Harry Kane: Bayern move fuelled by silverware chase

Harry Kane has opted to leave Tottenham in search of silverware with Bayern Munich, likely forgoing the chance to achieve Premier League immortality.

'Good chemistry' takes Sweden into familiar territory at World Cup

They don't attract the same level of attention as many of their rivals, but Sweden might be starting to quietly believe this is their year after reaching yet another semi-final at the Women's World Cup.

Messi scores another as Miami progress, LAFC stunned by Monterrey

Lionel Messi made it eight goals in five games for Inter Miami as they eased into the semi-finals of the Leagues Cup with a 4-0 win over Charlotte FC on Friday.

'Whole nation' watches as Australia face France in World Cup clash

A nation holds its breath as co-hosts Australia aim to reach the Women's World Cup semi-finals for the first time when they face France on Saturday, with European champions England or Colombia awaiting them.

Top-ranked Alcaraz falls to Paul, Medvedev ousted in Toronto

Frustrated world number one Carlos Alcaraz was knocked out of the ATP Toronto Masters 6-3, 4-6, 6-3 on Friday as American Tommy Paul ended the Spaniard's 14-match winning streak.

Alcaraz turns the page after Toronto exit

Carlos Alcaraz could only look ahead on Friday after suffering a 6-3, 4-6, 6-3 quarter-final exit at the hands of inspired American Tommy Paul at the ATP Toronto Masters.

Messi scores another as Miami ease into semi-finals