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Wembanyama targets title breakthrough as NBA season tips off

French phenomenon Victor Wembanyama, knocking on the door almost since his arrival in the NBA three years ago, is poised for the ultimate breakout season with the San Antonio Spurs.

With LeBron on board it's title or bust for Philly fans

Long-suffering Philadelphia 76ers fans haven't celebrated an NBA title in 43 years, but with newly arrived LeBron James headlining a star-studded team they are daring to dream.

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Crusaders slay Blues to reach Super Rugby final

Leicester Fainga'anuku scored two superb tries as the Canterbury Crusaders bulldozed their way into the Super Rugby Pacific final with a 52-15 thrashing of the Auckland Blues on Friday.

Mominul, Najmul take Bangladesh to mammoth 614-run lead

Mominul Haque closed in on his 12th Test ton as Bangladesh reached 378-4 before tea Friday on the third day of their one-off Test against Afghanistan in Dhaka.

Mexico facing possible sanctions over homophobic chant in US defeat

Mexico could face sanctions after their supporters engaged in a homophobic chant during Thursday's CONCACAF Nations League semi-final against the United States.

Japanese fans facing Women's World Cup TV blackout

Japanese football fans are facing a TV blackout for next month's Women's World Cup, with some warning failure to strike a broadcasting deal would be a "missed opportunity".

Indonesia fans vexed after Messi pulls out of friendly

Indonesian fans of Lionel Messi expressed dismay Friday after the star pulled out of a friendly in Jakarta, including one making a 12-hour boat and plane journey to the game who accused organisers of false advertising.

Pulisic double fires US over Mexico, Canada advance

Christian Pulisic scored twice as the United States beat Mexico 3-0 on Thursday to set up a CONCACAF Champions League final showdown with Canada after a stormy battle that saw both sides finish with nine men.

Pulisic double as US beat Mexico in wild battle

Christian Pulisic scored twice as the United States beat Mexico 3-0 on Thursday to set up a CONCACAF Champions League final showdwn with Canada after a stormy battle that saw both sides finish with nine men.

Berhalter set to return as US coach - reports

Gregg Berhalter is set to be re-appointed as the head coach of the US national team, six months after he left the role, multiple US media reports said on Thursday.

Cricket World Cup qualifier: Six talking points

Two-time champions West Indies and 1996 winners Sri Lanka are among 10 teams competing for the final two spots at this year's Cricket World Cup in India.

French Top 14 offers 'warm welcome' to different rugby nationalities

The French Top 14 season comes to a climax on Saturday as Toulouse face La Rochelle in the final with players from nine different countries set to feature.

Confident Canada move into Nations League final

Canada booked their place in the CONCACAF Nations League final with Jonathan David and Alphonso Davies on target in a confident 2-0 win over Panama on Thursday.

'Mighty' Toulouse stand between La Rochelle and double

French rugby giants Toulouse meet La Rochelle in the Top 14 in Paris on Saturday with the Champions Cup holders looking to claim a double after May's continental success.

US charges nine in art, sports memorabilia theft conspiracy

An Andy Warhol silkscreen, Jackson Pollock painting and World Series rings awarded to baseball legend Yogi Berra -- those were just a few of the high-value items US prosecutors charged nine people Thursday with stealing.

Resurgent Fowler fires stunning 62 in US Open return

Rickie Fowler made a stunning return to the US Open on Thursday, his record-setting eight-under-par 62 a further sign that he's emerged from the slump that saw him miss the past two editions of the event.

Conor McGregor accused of sexual assault at NBA game

Irish mixed martial arts superstar Conor McGregor has been accused of sexually assaulting a woman at an NBA Finals in Miami last week, multiple US reports said Thursday.

Spain morale is sky high after Italy win: coach

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente said his team's morale was "sky high" after they beat Italy on Thursday to reach the Nations League final against Croatia.

France's Pavon aces 15th in US Open 1st round

French journeyman Matthieu Pavon aced Los Angeles Country Club's intriguing par-three 15th hole on Thursday in the first round of the 123rd US Open.

Fowler, Schauffele share US Open lead with record rounds of 62

Rickie Fowler fired 10 birdies in a US Open record low round of 62 on Thursday before Xander Schauffele matched it minutes later to share the lead at Los Angeles Country Club midway through the first round.

No news from Hamilton on future before Canadian Grand Prix

Lewis Hamilton arrived at one of his favourite circuits on Thursday to praise Mercedes' progressive work but had no news on his future with the team before this Sunday's Canadian Grand Prix.

Spain strike late against Italy to reach Nations League final

Spain's Joselu pounced with two minutes remaining to snatch a 2-1 win over Italy on Thursday and set up a Nations League final clash against Croatia.

Frenchman Garcia named new Napoli boss

Serie A champions Napoli announced on Thursday they had appointed Frenchman Rudi Garcia as coach.

Norwegian delight in scintillating Oslo Diamond League

Norwegian duo Karsten Warholm and Jakob Ingebrigtsen did not fail their demanding public at Thursday's Bislett Games as both scorched to victories in impressive times.

PGA-LIV deal has US lawmakers asking for more details

US lawmakers began an investigation Thursday into the shock merger of the PGA Tour and DP World Tour with Saudi backers of LIV Golf, taking aim at tax breaks.

Fowler charges to front early in US Open first round

Rickie Fowler, back in the US Open after a two-year absence, topped the leaderboard early in the first round on Thursday at Los Angeles Country Club, where he's seeking to end a four-year title drought.

Thousands celebrate NBA champion Nuggets at parade

Thousands of supporters watched along the streets of Denver on Thursday as the NBA champion Nuggets celebrated their first league crown with a victory parade.

Qatar bid for Man Utd awaiting clarity after reports of exclusivity offer

A source close to Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani said Thursday that the Qatari bidders were still awaiting clarity from Manchester United after a report suggested they could be offered exclusivity in the battle to buy the club.

Mbappe says PSG 'my only option for now'

Kylian Mbappe on Thursday said staying at Paris Saint-Germain was his "only option for now" after the France superstar told the club he would not be extending his contract beyond 2024.

Marquez 'main contender' at German MotoGP, says leader Bagnaia

MotoGP championship leader Francesco Bagnaia said on Thursday that Marc Marquez's history at Germany's Sachsenring made the Spaniard favourite for Sunday's race.

Mexican amateur Morales grabs early US Open lead

Mexican amateur Omar Morales stole the early US Open spotlight Thursday, topping the leaderboard at three-under par through nine holes at Los Angeles Country Club.

NBA legend Jordan shoes sell at auction for $1.38 million

Shoes worn by NBA legend Michael Jordan in the famous "Flu Game" of the 1997 NBA Finals were sold at auction for $1.38 million, Goldin memorabilia marketplace announced Thursday.

Cummins backs Warner to come good against Ashes nemesis Broad

Australia captain Pat Cummins said Thursday that England will face a "more aggressive" David Warner in this year's Ashes compared to the opener who struggled for runs during the 2019 series.

Crowley to step down as Italy coach after Rugby World Cup

New Zealander Kieran Crowley will step down as Italy coach after this year's World Cup in France after the Italian rugby federation (FIR) said Thursday it would not be renewing his contract.

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