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Ukraine's Kateryna Monzul to referee Euro 2022 final

Kateryna Monzul will referee the Women's Euro 2022 final between England and Germany at Wembley on Sunday, European football governing UEFA has announced.

Titmus sets up Australian 200m freestyle showdown at Commonwealths

Double Olympic champion Ariarne Titmus posted the fastest time in the women's 200m freestyle heats at the Commonwealth Games on Friday, setting up a mouthwatering final against teenage compatriot Mollie O'Callaghan.

Pogacar back in the saddle to take on Yates in San Sebastian

Just six days after finishing second in the Tour de France, Tadej Pogacar is back on his bike and heads the cast list alongside 2018 Vuelta winner Simon Yates at Saturday's San Sebastian Classic.

Laporte to miss start of Man City's title defence

Aymeric Laporte will miss the start of Manchester City's Premier League title defence after the Spain defender had surgery on a knee injury.

Sainz on top for Ferrari in Hungary ahead of Verstappen

Carlos Sainz topped the times for Ferrari ahead of Red Bull's series leader Max Verstappen in Friday’s opening practice for this weekend’s Hungarian Grand Prix.

Bayern start life without Lewandowski in German Super Cup

Bayern Munich face RB Leizpig in the German Super Cup on Saturday in their first competitive match since the departure of Robert Lewandowski and with Sadio Mane in their ranks.

Coach Silverwood warns Sri Lanka 'have a lot to learn'

Coach Chris Silverwood warned Sri Lanka that they still have "a lot to learn" and must be more ruthless despite thrashing Pakistan in the second Test in Galle.

Ireland boss Farrell signs two-year contract extension

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell signed a two-year contract extension on Friday that keeps him in charge of the world's top ranked rugby nation until 2025.

British kit manufacturer spares Nigeria's blushes at Commonwealth Games

A British sportswear manufacturer had to answer an SOS call from Nigeria's Commonwealth Games team after they were left with no kit.

English triathlete Yee wins first gold of Commonwealth Games

England's Alex Yee won the first gold medal of the Commonwealth Games on Friday, taking victory in the men's triathlon in Birmingham.

Witold Banka -- doping's poacher turned WADA gamekeeper

World Anti-Doping Agency president Witold Banka could be described as a poacher turned gamekeeper -- he began his term as Polish sports minister with a telling off from the organisation he now heads.

Norwegian woman summits ninth mountain in pursuit of 'super peaks' record

A Norwegian woman remains on course to climb the world's 14 "super peaks" in the shortest time ever, her Instagram account said, after she summitted Pakistan's Broad Peak, the ninth mountain on her quest.

Klopp needed one day to forget Liverpool's quadruple woe

Jurgen Klopp said it took him only one day to get over Liverpool's failure to win the quadruple last season.

Man City's Shield showdown with Liverpool puts Haaland, Nunez in spotlight

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland will go head to head with Liverpool forward Darwin Nunez as the Premier League title rivals unveil their expensive new recruits in the Community Shield.

Australia say no plans to shift 2023 Women's World Cup

Football Australia on Friday dismissed claims that the Women's World Cup it will co-host next year with New Zealand could be shifted to satisfy European broadcasters and ensure better weather conditions.

Finau rides momentum to share of PGA Tour lead in Detroit

Tony Finau, fresh off his third US PGA Tour triumph, fired eight birdies in a near-flawless eight-under-par 64 on Thursday to share the Rocket Mortgage Classic lead with Taylor Pendrith.

Birmingham sparkles as Commonwealth Games open to strains of Duran Duran

British pop giants Duran Duran headlined a glitzy Commonwealth Games opening ceremony in Birmingham on Thursday as more than 5,000 athletes braced for battle.

Rossouw and Shamsi star as South Africa level T20 series against England

Rilee Rossouw's unbeaten 96 laid the foundation for South Africa's commanding 58-run win in the second Twenty20 international against England in Cardiff on Thursday as the Proteas bounced back to level a three-match series at 1-1.

Alcaraz racks up 40th win of 2022

Carlos Alcaraz racked up his 40th win of the year on Thursday when he defeated Norbert Gombos of Slovakia 6-2, 6-3 to begin his Umag title defence in style.

Rossouw and Shami star as South Africa level T20 series against England

Rilee Rossouw's unbeaten 96 laid the foundation for South Africa's commanding 58-run win in the second Twenty20 international against England in Cardiff on Thursday as the Proteas bounced back to level a three-match series at 1-1.

Rossouw and Hendricks take South Africa to 207-3 against England in 2nd T20

Rilee Rossouw fell agonisingly short of a maiden Twenty20 international hundred as he top-scored with an unbeaten 96 in South Africa's total of 207-3 against England in Cardiff on Thursday.

Hetmyer recalled by West Indies to face India in T20 series

Shimron Hetmyer was recalled by the West Indies on Thursday for back-to-back Twenty20 series against India and New Zealand as the batsman seeks to secure a place at the World Cup.

Stenson not giving up on Ryder Cup, defends LIV move

Henrik Stenson said Thursday he had not given up hope of playing in the Ryder Cup in future despite being sacked as Europe captain following his decision to sign with the Saudi-backed LIV Golf circuit.

Verstappen wary of Hungarian challenge as Red Bull eye end to drought

World champion Max Verstappen conceded on Thursday that he feels wary about his prospects at this weekend's Hungarian Grand Prix where Red Bull have not won since 2014.

Wiebes shows 'raw power' in women's Tour de France fifth stage win

Lorena Wiebes demonstrated her impressive sprinting skills with victory in the fifth and longest stage of the women's Tour de France on Thursday in Saint-Die.

Sebastian Vettel - five best races

AFP Sport selects five of Sebastian Vettel's best races following the German's announcement that he plans to retire from Formula One at the end of the season:

Tour champion Vingegaard returns to hero's welcome in village home

Jonas Vingegaard received a hero's welcome from thousands of fans as he returned to his village home on Thursday following his Tour de France triumph.

Wiebes sprints to victory in women's Tour de France fifth stage

Lorena Wiebes sprinted to victory in the fifth stage of the women's Tour de France on Thursday in Saint-Die-des-Vosges.

Hamilton leads affectionate tributes to retiring Vettel

Lewis Hamilton led the way as colleagues, rivals and friends joined in affectionate tribute to Sebastian Vettel on Thursday after the four-time champion announced he will retire from Formula One at the end of the season.

Everton sign Burnley winger McNeil

Everton signed Burnley winger Dwight McNeil on Thursday in a deal worth a reported £20 million ($24 million).

Alisson, Jota to miss Liverpool's Shield clash with Man City

Liverpool pair Alisson Becker and Diogo Jota have been ruled out of Saturday's Community Shield clash against Manchester City.

Four-time world champion Vettel to retire from F1

Four-time Formula One world champion Sebastian Vettel will retire at the end of the 2022 season, he announced on Thursday.

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