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Stokes optimistic about bowling in Ashes

England captain Ben Stokes said on Wednesday he believes he has given himself the "best opportunity" to bowl against Australia in this season's Ashes series.

Sorry for screaming: Svitolina hails husband Monfils's Paris epic

Elina Svitolina battled back from a set and a break down to beat Storm Hunter and reach the third round at the French Open on Wednesday, just 12 hours after her husband Gael Monfils' late-night escape act.

Svitolina fights back to reach French Open third round

Elina Svitolina battled back from a set and a break down to beat Storm Hunter and reach the third round at the French Open on Wednesday, just 12 hours after her husband Gael Monfils' late-night escape act.

Webb becomes latest Wales star to retire from Test rugby

Rhys Webb is the latest Wales star to retire from Test rugby ahead of the Rugby World Cup.

Brentford sign Dutch keeper Flekken from Freiburg

Brentford signed Netherlands goalkeeper Mark Flekken in a deal worth a reported £11 million ($13 million) on Wednesday.

'Totally crazy': Monfils hobbles to memorable French Open win

Gael Monfils overcame cramping and a four-game final set deficit to win his first match in nine months in a French Open late night blockbuster, dubbing himself "totally crazy".

Title-holder Tszyu recovering from surgery after 'dog bite'

Australia's Tim Tszyu is recovering from surgery after reportedly being bitten by a dog, weeks before the first defence of his interim WBO super welterweight title.

French Open day 4: Three matches to watch

Novak Djokovic is back in action on Wednesday following his latest controversy, while Carlos Alcaraz also attempts to reach the third round.

Australian Open golf to stay mixed after 2022 success

The men's and women's Australian Open golf events will again take place at the same courses at the same time after the format's debut success, organisers said Wednesday.

Former Man Utd star Nani departs Melbourne Victory

Former Manchester United and Portugal winger Nani has left Melbourne Victory after just 10 league appearances, the Australian club said on Wednesday.

Butler: Miami's man for 'moments of truth'

Desperate. Urgent. Maniacal. Psychotic. Incredible. Unique. World class.

Quiet man Jokic ready for crowning glory in NBA Finals

Nikola Jokic can cap an improbable journey to the pinnacle of his sport by leading the Denver Nuggets to a first ever championship when the NBA Finals get under way on Thursday.

Title-hungry Nuggets face odds-defying Heat in NBA Finals

A Denver Nuggets squad looking to prove its championship quality and an upstart Miami Heat lineup that made defying the odds a trademark are on an NBA Finals collision course.

World 172 Seyboth Wild stuns Medvedev at French Open amid Djokovic fallout

World number two Daniil Medvedev was knocked out of the French Open in the first round on Tuesday, losing in five sets to 172nd-ranked Thiago Seyboth Wild of Brazil as Roland Garros attempted to move on from Novak Djokovic's Kosovo controversy.

Icardi brace seals 23rd Turkish title for Galatasaray

Mauro Icardi scored twice as Galatasaray sealed the Turkish league title for a 23rd time with a 4-1 win at Ankaragucu on Tuesday.

Los Angeles FC eye Champions League crown in Leon clash

Los Angeles FC will attempt to become only the third Major League Soccer team to win CONCACAF's top club competition when they face Mexican side Leon in the first leg of the Champions League final on Wednesday.

Defeated Medvedev tires of 'clay in mouth', backs Seyboth Wild for top 30

Daniil Medvedev backed 172nd-ranked Thiago Seyboth Wild to break the top 30 by the end of the year after suffering a shock French Open first round exit at the hands of the Brazilian on Tuesday.

Warriors GM Myers stepping down: report

Golden State Warriors general manager Bob Myers, who has played a pivotal part in the franchise's success over the past decade, is stepping down, ESPN reported on Tuesday.

Jacobs talks a lot for someone who doesn't race: Bracy-Williams

World 100m silver medallist Marvin Bracy-Williams says Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs needs to do his talking on the track after the Italian pulled out of a key matchup with an injury.

World 172 Seyboth Wild stuns Medvedev at French Open as Djokovic fallout continues

World number two Daniil Medvedev was knocked out of the French Open in the first round on Tuesday, losing in five sets to 172nd-ranked Thiago Seyboth Wild of Brazil as Roland Garros attempted to move on from Novak Djokovic's Kosovo controversy.

Tongue to make England debut in Ireland Test

Josh Tongue is set to make his England debut after being named Tuesday in the XI to play Ireland in this week's one-off Test at Lord's.

Mourinho downplays Sevilla fear factor ahead of Europa League final

Jose Mourinho said Tuesday that "history does not play" as he prepares his Roma team to face Europa League specialists Sevilla in Wednesday's final in Budapest.

US Soccer elevates Callaghan to interim head coach

B.J. Callaghan, an assistant coach for the United States national team the past four years, was elevated to interim head coach on Tuesday by US Soccer after Anthony Hudson departed.

Netherlands striker Promes faces trial for cocaine smuggling

Dutch international striker Quincy Promes, already facing trial in the Netherlands for stabbing a cousin, has been charged with importing cocaine, the public prosecutor's office announced on Tuesday.

World 172 Seyboth Wild stuns Medvedev at French Open as Djokovic stays defiant

World number two Daniil Medvedev was knocked out of the French Open in the first round on Tuesday, losing in five sets to 172nd-ranked Thiago Seyboth Wild as Roland Garros attempted to move on from Novak Djokovic's Kosovo controversy.

Dabo to leave Coventry after play-off final penalty miss

Coventry have confirmed Fankaty Dabo will leave the club at the end of the season days after his decisive penalty miss in the Championship play-off final against Luton at Wembley on Saturday.

Medvedev knocked out of French Open by 172nd-ranked Seyboth Wild

World number two Daniil Medvedev was knocked out of the French Open in the first round on Tuesday, losing in five sets to 172nd-ranked Thiago Seyboth Wild of Brazil.

France prop Haouas given 1-year jail sentence for hitting wife

French rugby international prop Mohamed Haouas was on Tuesday handed a one-year jail sentence for hitting his wife in public.

Angers sack Algerian Chetti after sexual assault conviction

Algerian international Ilyes Chetti has been sacked by French club Angers after his conviction for sexual assault, the Ligue 1 side confirmed on Tuesday.

Ireland boss Farrell includes uncapped quartet in World Cup training squad

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell named four uncapped players Tuesday in a 42-man training squad ahead of this year's Rugby World Cup in France.

England's Woakes feared for Test future after knee injury

England's Chris Woakes said Tuesday he feared he might never play Test cricket again following a long lay-off due to a knee injury.

Zverev wins first French Open match since ankle injury

Alexander Zverev made a winning return to Roland Garros on Tuesday with a straight-sets win over Lloyd Harris in the French Open first round, 12 months since suffering a serious ankle injury in the semi-finals.

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