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Swiss legend Federer announces retirement

Swiss tennis legend Roger Federer is to retire after next week's Laver Cup after admitting on Thursday his battles with a knee problem had forced him to call time on his historic career.

Barrett try after the siren as New Zealand edge Australia 39-37

New Zealand's Jordie Barrett scored a try at the death as the All Blacks beat Australia 39-37 in a thriller Thursday to put one hand on the Rugby Championship trophy and retain the Bledisloe Cup for a 20th year.

Toney gets first England call-up as Southgate stands by Maguire

Brentford striker Ivan Toney was the only fresh face in Gareth Southgate's England squad for their final two matches before the World Cup kicks off in November.

New Zealand edge Australia 39-37 in Rugby Championship 'classic'

New Zealand's Jordie Barrett scored a try at the death as the All Blacks beat Australia 39-37 in a thriller Thursday to put one hand on the Rugby Championship trophy and retain the Bledisloe Cup for a 20th year.

Buttler wants England battle-hardened from Pakistan tour

England skipper Jos Buttler said Thursday he hopes his injury-hit Twenty20 side embrace the challenge of facing a strong Pakistan team on their first tour of the country in 17 years.

Potter gets early introduction to issues he faces at Chelsea

Graham Potter got an early indication of the reasons Thomas Tuchel was sacked as Chelsea were held 1-1 by Red Bull Salzburg in the English coach's debut in the Champions League.

Allegri's credit runs out as 'worried' Juve flounder

Massimiliano Allegri is public enemy number one among Juventus fans after a humbling home defeat at the hands of Benfica dealt a heavy blow to their Champions League hopes.

Afghanistan ring changes for Twenty20 World Cup

Afghanistan's selectors dropped five players who featured in their failed Asia Cup campaign when naming a 15-man squad on Thursday for next month's Twenty20 World Cup.

Shane Warne children slam 'beyond disrespectful' TV drama

A television mini-series dramatising the life of the late Shane Warne was described as "beyond disrespectful" on Thursday by the Australian cricket legend's children.

LIV Golf's Norman has 'no interest' in talking to PGA Tour

LIV Golf kingpin Greg Norman Thursday said he was no longer prepared to negotiate with US PGA Tour chiefs while denying the Saudi-funded circuit was a "breakaway" league.

Australia's Haynes retires from international cricket

Australian women's vice-captain Rachael Haynes called time on international cricket Thursday after a decorated career spanning more than a decade.

NBA boss Silver says Sarver punishment was severe and fair

NBA commissioner Adam Silver said Wednesday the punishment to Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver for racist and misogynist remarks was severe even though it didn't force him to sell the team.

Serena says Brady's NFL un-retirement 'really cool trend'

Serena Williams, who seemed to make a farewell to competitive tennis at the US Open, dropped a hint she might not be done on Wednesday by evoking a famous retirement U-turn.

Haaland winner reminds Guardiola of Cruyff as Man City see off Dortmund

Erling Haaland's stunning acrobatic finish to beat his old club Borussia Dortmund 2-1 sparked comparisons from Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola with his mentor Johan Cruyff.

Haaland haunts Dortmund as Man City win but Chelsea held on Potter debut

Erling Haaland scored an acrobatic late winner against his old club as Manchester City beat Borussia Dortmund 2-1 in the Champions League on Wednesday, while there were hard-earned victories for Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain.

Rangers defy UEFA, but defeated by Napoli

Rangers defied UEFA by playing "God save the King" before being undone by a red card to James Sands in a 3-0 defeat to Napoli at Ibrox on Wednesday.

Benfica sink dismal Juve to win 12th straight match

Benfica took their winning run to 12 matches with Wednesday's 2-1 triumph at Juventus which put them level with Champions League Group H leaders Paris Saint-Germain.

Front three all score as PSG fight back to beat Haifa

Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Neymar all scored as Paris Saint-Germain came from a goal down to win 3-1 at Maccabi Haifa on Wednesday and make it two wins from two in the Champions League group stage.

Potter frustrated as Salzburg hold Chelsea

Chelsea manager Graham Potter was left frustrated as Red Bull Salzburg spoiled his first match in charge with a late equaliser in Wednesday's 1-1 draw in the Champions League.

Spain defeat Serbia in Davis Cup opener with Alcaraz rested

Spain beat Serbia in their opening tie of the Davis Cup group stage on Wednesday as US Open champion Carlos Alcaraz watched from the sidelines.

Valverde thrust earns Real Madrid narrow win over RB Leipzig

Late strikes from Fede Valverde and Marco Asensio's allowed Real Madrid to maintain their 100 per cent start to the Champions League campaign with a 2-0 win over RB Leipzig.

Haaland haunts Dortmund as Man City come from behind

Erling Haaland haunted his former club as Manchester City were forced to come from a goal down to beat Borussia Dortmund 2-1 on Wednesday and put one foot in the last 16 of the Champions League.

Stars to meet more often as new 2022-23 PGA campaign tees off

In response to the challenge of the Saudi-backed LIV Golf Series, top golfers will play more often for richer purses in the 2022-23 US PGA Tour campaign that begins Thursday.

Frustrated Celtic settle for draw against Shakhtar

Celtic were left to rue missed chances as Ange Postecoglou's side were held 1-1 by Shakhtar Donetsk in the Champions League group stage in Warsaw on Wednesday.

Milan beat Dinamo Zagreb to top Champions League Group E

AC Milan moved top of Champions League Group E on Wednesday after a routine 3-1 win over Dinamo Zagreb.

Wrist injury keeps No.1 Ko from defending LPGA Portland title

World number one Ko Jin-young will miss the defence of her Portland Classic title this week with a wrist injury, but she hopes to return next month in South Korea.

Frankfurt charged with 'racist behaviour' after trouble in Champions League game

Eintracht Frankfurt have been charged with several offences including "racist behaviour" by UEFA after the German club's Champions League win away to Marseille on Tuesday was marred by incidents.

Barcelona starlet Gavi pens new deal until 2026

Barcelona midfielder Gavi signed a contract extension until June 2026 with a release clause of one billion euros on Wednesday.

Liverpool's Van Dijk vows to do 'much better' after dip in form

Virgil van Dijk has vowed to do "much better" as the Liverpool defender fights to arrest his alarming loss of form this season.

Pulisic, McKennie chosen for last US pre-World Cup matches

Chelsea striker Christian Pulisic and Juventus midfielder Weston McKennie were among 26 players named by US coach Greg Berhalter on Wednesday for his team's last pre-World Cup friendlies.

London Marathon offers non-binary option for mass event

Entrants in the mass-participation event at next year's London Marathon will be offered a non-binary gender option.

Klopp mocks Boehly plan for Premier League all-star game

Jurgen Klopp has poured scorn on the idea of a US-style all-star Premier League game floated by new Chelsea chairman Todd Boehly, asking whether the Harlem Globetrotters will be also be involved.

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