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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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Bellingham confident England will deliver major tournament win

Jude Bellingham believes England are on the cusp of a major tournament win at Euro 2024 after three near misses under Gareth Southgate.

On comeback, Venus Williams fades against teenager Naef

Venus Williams, playing her first match since early January, went down 3-6, 7-6 (7/3), 6-2 to Celine Naef in the first round in 's-Hertogenbosch in the Netherlands on Tuesday.

Will Kylian Mbappe actually leave PSG this time?

Will Kylian Mbappe stay at Paris Saint-Germain or go this summer? Could he negotiate a new contract with the French champions?

Messi confirms triumphant 2022 World Cup was probably his last

Lionel Messi on Tuesday confirmed he "doesn't think" he will play at another World Cup in an interview with Chinese media, after the 35-year-old led Argentina to victory at last year's tournament in Qatar.

Ex-All Black Sopoaga 'happy' for Lyon after Garbajosa axe

Lyon's former New Zealand fly-half Lima Sopoaga said on Tuesday coach Xavier Garbajosa's departure from the French club should have come earlier.

Van Dijk wants Netherlands to make amends in Nations League

Netherlands captain Virgil van Dijk called on his side to make amends for Nations League disappointment in 2019 on Tuesday, by winning this year's edition at home.

Mbappe says never discussed extending stay with PSG

Kylian Mbappe's future at Paris Saint-Germain was in serious doubt on Tuesday after the France superstar told AFP he had never discussed extending his contract with the club beyond next year.

Only Stokes could get me back to Test cricket, says Moeen

Moeen Ali said Ben Stokes was the only England captain who could have persuaded him to come out of Test retirement.

Pinot selected to bid adieu to French fans in final Tour

Thibaut Pinot, who followed his announcement that he will retire after this season with a spectacular Giro d'Italia, was selected on Tuesday for the Tour de France by his team.

Olympic champion Titmus on fire to book world championship place

Olympic champion Ariarne Titmus swam the second fastest 400m freestyle this year Tuesday to book her place at next month's world championships, as did fellow swimming superstars Emma McKeon and Kaylee McKeown.

Tottenham's Iwabuchi axed from Japan squad for World Cup

Experienced Tottenham forward Mana Iwabuchi was a surprise casualty when Japan coach Futoshi Ikeda named his Women's World Cup squad on Tuesday.

Heat take life lessons from unexpected run to NBA Finals

Whether it was toughness through adversity or bonding the teammates, the Miami Heat took some life lessons from their unexpected run to the NBA Finals.

Malone eyes Denver dynasty for golden Nuggets

Denver Nuggets coach Michael Malone is targeting a dynasty after leading the franchise to a first-ever NBA championship on Monday.

Nuggets coach Malone completes journey to NBA title

Michael Malone never doubted his determination to reach the pinnacle of the NBA even when his father tried to persuade him to pursue another career.

Australia's Lyon primed to rattle England and join exclusive club

Australian spinner Nathan Lyon heads into another Ashes campaign on the cusp of joining an elite group of players with 500 Test wickets -- and warning he can still get better.

Denver Nuggets win NBA Finals for first title

The Denver Nuggets captured their first title in 47 NBA seasons on Monday, defeating the Miami Heat 94-89 behind 28 points and 16 rebounds from Nikola Jokic.

Mbappe future in major doubt after refusal to extend PSG contract

Kylian Mbappe told Paris Saint-Germain on Monday that he would not be taking up an option to extend his contract until 2025, raising the spectre of him following Lionel Messi out of the club this summer.

Speed demons: the 'uriko' beer vendors of Japanese baseball

In between chanting fans at Japan's Tokyo Dome baseball stadium race an army of women in fluorescent uniforms carrying unwieldy backpacks with attached spray-guns.

Points to prove for all of Nations League final four

Aiming to follow in the footsteps of Portugal and France, four of Europe's strongest sides this week battle to win the third edition of the UEFA Nations League.

Five Premier League transfer moves to watch

The English transfer window opens on Wednesday ahead of what is expected to be another heavy summer of spending by Premier League clubs.

US sprinter Bowie died during labor: reports

Olympic medalist and former 100m world champion Tori Bowie died due to complications from childbirth, an autopsy report has found, multiple US media outlets reported on Monday.

McIlroy, Koepka paired together at US Open

World number three Rory McIlroy and newly crowned PGA Championship winner Brooks Koepka will make for a spicy pairing in the first two rounds of the 123rd US Open at Los Angeles Country Club.

Mbappe tells PSG he will leave when contract ends in 2024

French star Kylian Mbappe told Paris Saint-Germain on Monday he would not be taking up an option to extend his contract by one year beyond 2024, a source close to the negotiations said.

Fitzpatrick sets aside PGA-LIV worries to defend US Open title

Matt Fitzpatrick is putting any questions and concerns about the future of global golf on the back burner as he prepares to defend his US Open title at Los Angeles Country Club this week.

NHL Flames promote assistant Huska to head coach

Ryan Huska was named head coach of the Calgary Flames on Monday after spending the past five seasons as an assistant with the NHL club.

Turner among seven from World Cup on USA Gold Cup squad

Arsenal goalkeeper Matt Turner, Seattle striker Jordan Morris and Inter Miami defender DeAndre Yedlin were among seven World Cup players named Monday to the US CONCACAF Gold Cup roster.

Marchand 'not at peak' yet for worlds, says coach Bowman

French swimming star Leon Marchand still has room to improve before the world championships in Japan next month despite his two titles at his home nationals, his coach Bob Bowman insisted Monday.

Manchester weather fails to rain on Man City's treble parade

Manchester was bathed in blue on Monday as even a thunder storm and torrential rain could not stop thousands of Manchester City fans celebrating a treble with their heroes.

Late Kimmich penalty salvages Germany draw with Ukraine

An injury time penalty from Germany captain Joshua Kimmich salvaged a 3-3 draw with Ukraine in a friendly in Bremen on Monday.

Inter players arrive for Nations League duty with Italy

Inter Milan's contingent of players arrived for Italy duty on Monday ahead of their Nations League semi-final against Spain two days after their Champions League final defeat.

Bordeaux punished for pitch invasion with costly forfeit

Bordeaux's chances of an immediate return to Ligue 1 were all but dashed on Monday when a French league disciplinary committee declared their last game of the season, halted after fan attacked a Rodez player, a victory for the visitors.

Uruguay prepares to celebrate first Under-20 World Cup title

Uruguay on Monday prepared to welcome home their latest, and long-awaited, world champions, as the under-20 team headed home after winning their age-group World Cup in Argentina.

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