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Bjerg takes Dauphine yellow jersey with time trial win

Dane Mikkel Bjerg won the individual time trial at the Criterium du Dauphine on Wednesday to claim the race's overall lead.

McIlroy: Saudi, PGA Tour deal 'good for golf'

Rory McIlroy on Wednesday welcomed the PGA Tour's shock merger with the Saudi Arabia-backed LIV Golf but said rebel players who joined the upstart circuit should not be granted an automatic return to the sport.

Ton-up Head puts Australia on top against India in WTC final

Travis Head's dashing century put Australia in a strong position against India on Wednesday's opening day of the World Test Championship final at the Oval.

Head hits fifty as Australia take charge against India in WTC final

Travis Head scored an impressive half century as Australia reached 170-3 against India at tea on the opening day of the World Test Championship final at the Oval.

McIlroy: Saudi, PGA Tour deal 'good for professional golf'

Rory McIlroy on Wednesday welcomed the PGA Tour's shock merger with the Saudi Arabia-backed LIV Golf but said rebel players who joined the upstart circuit should not be granted an automatic return to the sport.

Swiatek into French Open semi-final as Haddad Maia makes history for Brazil

Iga Swiatek cruised past Coco Gauff on Wednesday to reach the French Open semi-finals where she will face Beatriz Haddad Maia, the first Brazilian woman to make the last four of a Grand Slam in 55 years.

English teenager Jude Bellingham to join Real Madrid from Dortmund

English teenager Jude Bellingham will move from Borussia Dortmund to Real Madrid for a fee in excess of 100 million euros ($107 million), the German side announced on Wednesday.

Sheikh Jassim makes final bid to buy Man Utd: reports

Qatari banker Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani has submitted an improved fifth and final bid for Manchester United and wants an answer by Friday, according to reports.

One and only: When Alcaraz stunned Djokovic in Madrid

Carlos Alcaraz predicted "the sky's the limit" at the Madrid Open last year when he became the first player to defeat Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal at the same clay tournament.

Djokovic, Alcaraz lean on coaches with Grand Slam pedigree

As Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz prepare to clash Friday in the semi-finals of the French Open, behind the scenes two former Grand Slam champions are readying their charges for the highly-anticipated showdown.

Reigning champion Swiatek reaches French Open semi-finals

Defending champion Iga Swiatek will play Brazil's Beatriz Haddad Maia in the French Open semi-finals after the top seed defeated Coco Gauff 6-4, 6-2 on Wednesday in a rematch of last year's final.

PGA chief faces calls to resign after LIV merger

PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan reportedly faced calls to resign at a heated players' meeting following the announcement of a shock merger with LIV Golf.

London Irish file for administration after suspension

London Irish filed for administration on Wednesday following their suspension from all club competitions over a failure to provide financial assurances.

Swiatek targets French Open semi-final as Haddad Maia makes history for Brazil

Iga Swiatek tackles Coco Gauff in a marquee last-eight clash at the French Open on Wednesday with the winner to face Beatriz Haddad Maia, the first Brazilian woman to make a Grand Slam semi-final in 55 years.

Australia's Warner falls on opening day of WTC final against India

India struck at either end of the session to leave Australia 73-2 at lunch on the first day of the World Test Championship final at the Oval on Wednesday.

France's Hoauas to miss Rugby World Cup after domestic violence conviction

France head coach Fabien Galthie said on Wednesday that tight-head prop Mohamed Haouas will not be picked for this year's Rugby World Cup after being convicted of hitting his wife.

Haddad Maia first Brazilian woman since 1968 in Grand Slam semi-final

Beatriz Haddad Maia became the first Brazilian woman to reach a Grand Slam semi-final since 1968 on Wednesday when she came back from a set down to defeat Ons Jabeur at the French Open.

Siraj strikes early blow for India in WTC final against Australia

Mohammed Siraj removed Usman Khawaja for a duck as India made Australia struggle in the early stages of the World Test Championship final at the Oval on Wednesday.

Sri Lanka thrash Afghanistan to win ODI series 2-1

Half-centuries by Sri Lanka openers Dimuth Karunaratne and Pathum Nissanka made short work of Afghanistan in a nine-wicket drubbing that clinched a 2-1 ODI series win for the hosts Wednesday.

Di Maria quits Juventus after one season

Argentina winger Angel Di Maria has quit Juventus after one season, becoming a free agent amid claims he could be targeted by a club in Saudi Arabia.

Moeen Ali out of Test retirement to join England Ashes squad

All-rounder Moeen Ali came out of Test retirement on Wednesday to bolster the England squad for the first two Tests of the Ashes.

Sri Lanka thrash Afghanistan by nine wickets for 2-1 ODI series win

Easy half-centuries from Sri Lanka openers Dimuth Karunaratne and Pathum Nissanka made short work of Afghanistan on Wednesday in a nine-wicket drubbing that clinched a 2-1 ODI series win for the hosts.

Afghanistan bowled out for 116 after Chameera takes four

Dushmantha Chameera took four wickets in two fiery spells to help dismiss Afghanistan for just 116 runs inside 23 overs in Wednesday's deciding third ODI against Sri Lanka.

Asian Tour says PGA Tour-LIV Golf merger 'a great result'

The Asian Tour called it "a massive stride forward" for golf Wednesday after the PGA Tour announced a shock merger with the Saudi-backed LIV circuit, ending the sport's two-year civil war.

Brazil's Seyboth Wild in court over domestic abuse claims

Brazilian tennis player Thiago Seyboth Wild appeared in court in Rio de Janeiro to respond to allegations of domestic violence against his ex-girlfriend, his office said Tuesday.

French Open: Guide to Wednesday's quarter-finals

Holger Rune and Casper Ruud go head-to-head at the French Open on Wednesday in a repeat of their bad-tempered quarter-final of 2022.

Guardiola closes in on silencing critics for good

Manchester City are on the brink of a historic treble as Pep Guardiola targets Champions League vindication in Saturday's final against Inter Milan.

PGA chief accepts 'hypocrite' claims after LIV merger

PGA Tour chief Jay Monahan said he understood being branded a "hypocrite" after brokering the stunning merger with LIV Golf.

Tsitsipas to cut out 'naps and melatonin' after French Open exit

Stefanos Tsitsipas pledged Tuesday to cut out "naps and melatonin" after admitting virtually sleepwalking into a French Open defeat by Carlos Alcaraz.

Alcaraz books Djokovic French Open clash as Sabalenka condemns Ukraine war

Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz will square off in a blockbuster French Open semi-final, while Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka condemned outright her country's role in the Ukraine war on Tuesday after reaching the last four at Roland Garros.

Alcaraz sets up Djokovic showdown in French Open semis

Carlos Alcaraz will play Novak Djokovic in a blockbuster French Open semi-final after the Spanish world number one beat Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-2, 6-1, 7-6 (7/5) on Tuesday.

Nuggets coach Malone hammers home need for discipline

Denver coach Michael Malone doubled down on his demand that the Nuggets play with more discipline as they seek to regain the upper hand over the Miami Heat in the NBA Finals.

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