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Home players dominate on LPGA return to Japan as new no.1 lurks

Thai teenager Atthaya Thitikul was six shots behind leaders Ai Suzuki and Momoko Ueda after teeing off as world number one for the first time at the LPGA Japan Classic on Thursday.

From sickly child to world number one, golf's Atthaya chases Tiger's tail

Atthaya Thitikul took up golf as a sickly six-year-old to improve her poor health. Now she has joined Tiger Woods as one of the sport's youngest world number ones.

Injured Australia captain Finch could miss crunch T20 World Cup clash

Australia captain Aaron Finch said Thursday he could pull out of his team's pivotal final Super 12 match at the Twenty20 World Cup against Afghanistan because of a hamstring injury.

Sakkari into last four at WTA Finals as Jabeur on track

World number five Maria Sakkari advanced to the last four of the WTA Finals for the second straight year on Wednesday as Tunisia's Ons Jabeur got her campaign back on track with a battling victory.

Williamson wants to hit top gear with T20 World Cup semi-final in sight

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson said Thursday he was staying patient and working to hit top gear as the Black Caps look to clinch a Twenty20 World Cup semi-final berth against Ireland.

Sakkari into WTA Finals semis as Jabeur on track

World number five Maria Sakkari advanced to the last four of the WTA Finals for the second straight year on Wednesday as Tunisia's Ons Jabeur got her campaign back on track with a battling victory.

Javier outstanding as Astros no-hit Phillies in 5-0 World Series win

Christian Javier led Houston pitchers in an unprecedented World Series combined no-hitter Wednesday as the Astros beat Philadelphia 5-0 to level Major League Baseball's championship showcase.

Final places at stake as England, New Zealand seek Rugby World Cup glory

All-conquering England will be driven by the prospect of more women's Rugby World Cup glory when they face Canada before defending champions New Zealand look to end a losing run against France in the semi-finals on Saturday.

Chilwell's World Cup in severe doubt after injury

England are likely to be without Ben Chilwell at the World Cup after the left-back pulled up with a hamstring injury in Chelsea's 2-1 Champions League win over Dinamo Zagreb on Wednesday.

Jabeur rallies to keep WTA Finals bid on track

World number two Ons Jabeur of Tunisia rallied from a set down to beat Jessica Pegula 1-6, 6-3, 6-3 on Wednesday and push the American to the brink of elimination in the WTA Finals.

Nadal stunned by Paul in opening match at Paris Masters

Rafael Nadal crashed out of the Paris Masters in the second round on Wednesday after losing in three sets to American Tommy Paul, boosting Carlos Alcaraz's hopes of finishing the year as world number one.

Irving to make $500,000 donation after anti-semitism furore

Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving will make a $500,000 donation to groups working to eradicate hate after admitting on Wednesday that a film slammed as anti-semitic which he boosted on social media had a "negative impact" on the Jewish community.

Nadal stunned by Paul at Paris Masters as Alcaraz cruises

Rafael Nadal crashed out of the Paris Masters in the second round on Wednesday after losing in three sets to American Tommy Paul, boosting Carlos Alcaraz's hopes of finishing the year as world number one.

Champions League knockouts 'the first step' for Milan, says Pioli

Stefano Pioli said AC Milan were just taking their first steps back into the big time after guiding the Italian giants into the Champions League knockout stages for the first time in nine years.

Casemiro impressed by 'obsessed' Ten Hag

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag's attention to detail and obsession to win have impressed Casemiro in his first few months at Old Trafford.

China clinch men's team gold at World Gymnastics Championships

China bounced back from a disappointing qualification campaign to claim gold in the men's team final at the World Gymnastics Championships in Liverpool on Wednesday.

Chilwell injury sours Chelsea's win over Zagreb

England are likely to be without Ben Chilwell at the World Cup after the left-back pulled up with a hamstring injury in Chelsea's 2-1 win over Dinamo Zagreb on Wednesday.

AC Milan, Leipzig take final last-16 places as PSG lose top spot

AC Milan reached the Champions League knock-out stage for the first time in nine years on Wednesday with a 4-0 victory over Salzburg, while RB Leipzig also qualified by thrashing Shakhtar Donetsk.

US women to hold camp, play two matches in New Zealand

Reigning Women's World Cup champions, the United States, will conduct a January training camp in New Zealand and play two matches against the 2023 tournament co-hosts, U.S. Soccer announced Wednesday.

Zakaria scores winner on debut as Chelsea lose Chilwell

Denis Zakaria scored the winner on his Chelsea debut as the Blues came from behind to beat Dinamo Zagreb 2-1 on Tuesday.

Giroud fires AC Milan past Salzburg and into Champions League knockouts

Olivier Giroud shot AC Milan back into European football's elite on Wednesday with his brace in a 4-0 win over Salzburg which granted his team passage to the Champions League knockout stages.

PSG pipped to top spot in Champions League group by rampant Benfica

Nuno Mendes scored the winning goal within moments of coming on as a second-half substitute as Paris Saint-Germain beat Juventus 2-1 in Turin on Wednesday but the French side missed out on top spot in Champions League Group H in dramatic fashion to a rampant Benfica.

Alvarez fills Haaland's shoes as Man City see off Sevilla

Julian Alvarez stepped into the void left by Erling Haaland with a goal and two assists as Manchester City came from behind to beat Sevilla 3-1 on Wednesday.

South Korea's Son to have facial surgery, putting World Cup in doubt

Tottenham on Wednesday said forward Son Heung-min will undergo surgery on a fracture around his left eye, putting the South Korean star's World Cup at risk.

LPGA duo, defending champs English and Kuchar lead Shootout field

Harris English and Matt Kuchar will chase a fourth title in 10 seasons at next month's QBE Shootout, a pairs showdown including LPGA stars Nelly Korda and Lexi Thompson.

Leipzig thrash Shakhtar to reach knockout stage

RB Leipzig cruised to a 4-0 win over Shakhtar Donetsk to book their place in the Champions League knockout stage on Wednesday as Germany striker Timo Werner was forced off injured.

Five-star Real Madrid seal top spot with Celtic drubbing

European champions Real Madrid made light work of Celtic with a 5-1 win to progress to the Champions League last 16 as Group F winners on Wednesday.

Norway's Hovland chases third straight PGA Mayakoba title

Viktor Hovland could become the youngest modern-era player, and only the fourth in 40 years, to win the same PGA Tour event in three consecutive years at this week's Mayakoba Championship.

Saka fully fit for Arsenal, England after World Cup scare

Bukayo Saka could feature for Arsenal as early as Thursday's Europa League clash with FC Zurich after Mikel Arteta allayed fears of a serious injury for the England winger.

Erasmus discounts insider knowledge as a weapon against Irish

South Africa director of rugby Rassie Erasmus says having insight into the Irish set-up following his spell at Munster can be a double-edged sword.

Kennedy World Cup injury 'a big loss' for Canada says Herdman

Canada coach John Herdman says the absence of defender Scott Kennedy for the World Cup due to a shoulder injury is a "big loss" to his team.

Alcaraz cruises at Paris Masters as Medvedev crashes out

World number one Carlos Alcaraz eased into the last 16 of the Paris Masters on Wednesday with a 6-4, 6-4 win over Japan's Yoshihito Nishioka, but Daniil Medvedev was sent packing by Alex de Minaur.

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