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Shakhtar make winning start at new Champions League 'home'

Nomadic Ukrainian champions Shakhtar Donetsk celebrated moving into their new Champions League "home" at Stamford Bridge by storming back to beat AEK Athens 3-1 on Wednesday.

Giant-killers Bodo sink Dortmund in Champions League

Fredrik Sjovold's 52nd-minute strike secured a 1-0 victory for Bodo/Glimt over Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League on Wednesday, extending the Norwegian side's remarkable home record against Europe's elite.

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Ireland's Maguire to defend breakthrough LPGA Drive On title

Leona Maguire, who last year became the LPGA's first winner from Ireland, will try to defend that crown when the LPGA Drive On Championship begins Thursday at Superstition Mountain.

Etzebeth 'lures' fellow Springok Koch to the Sharks

South Africa prop Vincent Koch said on Wednesday his Test team-mate Eben Etzebeth helped convince him to return hom and join the Durban-based Sharks.

Third golden duck for India's T20 sensation Yadav

The world's top-rated Twenty20 batter, India's Suryakumar Yadav, suffered his third consecutive golden duck on Wednesday in a thrilling third and final one-day international against Australia.

Springbok Thomas du Toit to join Bath after World Cup

South Africa tight-head prop Thomas du Toit will join Bath after this year's Rugby World Cup, the English club announced on Wednesday.

Sakamoto hits high notes to lead at skating worlds

Japan's defending champion Kaori Sakamoto hailed her "best performance of the season" as she took the lead after the women's short programme at the world figure skating championships on Wednesday.

India's Pandya, Kuldeep hold Australia to 269 in ODI decider

Three wickets apiece from Hardik Pandya and Kuldeep Vadav left India in need of 270 to win against Australia during Wednesday's series-deciding third and final one day international in Chennai.

Former World Cup winner Mesut Ozil retires

World Cup winner Mesut Ozil announced his retirement from football on Wednesday after an illustrious international career with Germany and club spells with Real Madrid and Arsenal.

Defending champion Sakamoto leads women at skating worlds

Japan's defending women's champion Kaori Sakamoto took the lead after the short programme at the world figure skating championships on Wednesday.

England's Steward has Ireland red card overturned

England full-back Freddie Steward has been cleared to play after his red card in Saturday's Six Nations defeat by Ireland was downgraded by a disciplinary committee.

MotoGP champion Bagnaia ready to start fast as healthy Marquez frets

Even before the MotoGP season opens in Portugal on Sunday, defending world champion Francesco Bagnaia appears to hold pole position.

Battle for Man Utd heats up ahead of deadline for improved bids

The race to buy Manchester United enters a crucial stage on Wednesday as bidders face a deadline to submit improved offers for the Premier League giants.

Uno's figure skating world title defence in doubt after fall

Japan's Shoma Uno was left sweating on the defence of his men's figure skating world title Wednesday when he fell and injured his ankle in practice on the eve of the competition.

Messi 'madness' in Argentina as world champions play first match

Lionel Messi and his Argentina teammates will make a triumphant return in their homeland on Thursday when they play their first match since winning the World Cup in Qatar.

Southgate challenges England to take 'next step' towards Euro 2024 glory

England's quest to win a first major tournament since 1966 starts afresh on Thursday as the Three Lions' Euro 2024 qualifying campaign begins with a testing trip to champions Italy.

Italy, Mbappe, Spain, Ronaldo: What to look out for in Euro 2024 qualifying

Three months on from Argentina's dramatic World Cup final victory over France, international football returns this week as Euro 2024 qualifying gets underway.

Mancini looking for answers before Euro qualifying opener with England

Roberto Mancini is wondering where the next generation of Italian talent is going to come from as the Azzurri begin their Euro 2024 qualifying campaign on Thursday with the visit of England.

Sixers into playoffs after Cavs down Nets

Donovan Mitchell scored 31 points as the Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Brooklyn Nets 115-109 on Tuesday to send the Philadelphia 76ers into the postseason.

Ohtani shines as Japan down USA to clinch World Baseball Classic

Shohei Ohtani delivered a fairytale 3-2 victory for Japan over the United States on Tuesday as the Asian powerhouses won the World Baseball Classic for a record third time.

Japan down USA to win World Baseball Classic for third time

Japan defeated the United States 3-2 on Tuesday to win the World Baseball Classic for a record third time.

New Zealand runner hit with eight-year ban for doping, fraud

Commonwealth Games medallist Zane Robertson was banned from all sports for eight years by a tribunal in New Zealand on Wednesday after testing positive for a performance-enhancing drug and falsifying documents.

Morant vows 'smarter' approach after returning to practice

Ja Morant said Tuesday he is learning to be a more responsible and smarter version of himself as he returned to practice with Memphis Grizzlies teammates for the first time since his suspension.

Barcelona and Bayern seize upper hand in Women's Champions League ties

Barcelona edged Roma 1-0 in the first leg of their Women's Champions League quarter-final tie on Tuesday after a Lea Schueller goal had given Bayern Munich a victory by the same score against Arsenal.

Alcaraz returns to Miami after rapid rise

World number one Carlos Alcaraz heads into this week's Miami Open looking to defend both his title and top ranking and admitting even he has been surprised by his dizzying rise to the top of the sport.

Knicks legend Willis Reed dies at 80: team

New York Knicks icon Willis Reed, who led the club to two NBA championships in the 1970s, has died, the team confirmed in a statement on Tuesday. He was 80.

'I have never felt that much hate' says Belarus's Sabalenka

Belarus' world number two Aryna Sabalenka says she has faced "hate" in the women's tour locker-room but hopes tensions with Ukrainian players will eventually ease.

Bayern seize upper hand against Arsenal in Women's Champions League

Lea Schueller's first-half goal gave Bayern Munich a 1-0 win over Arsenal in the first leg of their Women's Champions League quarter-final tie on Tuesday.

City's De Bruyne 'honoured' to be named Belgium skipper

Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne said on Tuesday he was "honoured" to be named Belgium captain following Eden Hazard's retirement from international football.

England's Chilwell mentally stronger after missing World Cup

England and Chelsea left-back Ben Chilwell said on Tuesday that missing the World Cup with an injury made him mentally stronger.

Briton Thomson buys controversial Vendee Globe yacht

British sailor Alex Thomson stepped into the sexism row surrounding the Vendee Globe round-the-world race by buying the Imoca boat of Banque Populaire, in a deal announced on social media on Tuesday.

Ream says Reyna World Cup row 'in past' as US squad gathers

United States defender Tim Ream said Tuesday Gio Reyna has been welcomed back into the fold by team-mates despite the acrimonious feud that erupted following the World Cup.

Madrid to host revamped World Rugby Sevens finale

Madrid's Metropolitano stadium will host a revamped World Rugby Sevens Series grand final from next season, the sport's governing body announced on Tuesday.

Struggling Sevilla replace sacked Sampaoli with Mendilibar

Argentine Jorge Sampaoli was sacked and replaced by Jose Luis Mendilibar as coach of struggling Sevilla on Tuesday, with the club just off the La Liga relegation zone.

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