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Hasan says Test cricket momentum turning for Bangladesh

Fast-rising pace bowler Hasan Mahmud said on Monday Bangladesh's upward trajectory has made a place in the World Test Championship final a realistic dream for his team.

Big guns back for Australia's Rugby League World Cup defence

Penrith star Isaah Yeo was named captain Monday for Australia's defence of their Rugby League World Cup title this month, while the experienced Latrell Mitchell returns after a long absence.

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Rojas leads familiar cast to world golds

Untouchable Venezuelan Yulimar Rojas led a raft of familiar faces to glory when she claimed her third straight triple jump title at the World Athletics Championships on Monday.

Venezuela's Rojas retains world triple jump title

Venezuela's Olympic champion Yulimar Rojas sealed a third straight world triple jump crown at the World Championships in Oregon on Monday.

El-Bakkali ends Kenya reign with steeplechase gold

Olympic champion Soufiane El-Bakkali of Morocco produced a tactical masterclass to storm to victory in the men’s 3000m steeplechase at the World Athletics Championships in Oregon on Monday.

Thiam trumps Vetter for heptathlon gold

Belgium's two-time Olympic champion Nafi Thiam trumped Anouk Vetter of the Netherlands in the event-ending 800m to claim world heptathlon gold on Monday.

Japan's 'Ice Prince' Hanyu fuels retirement rumours

Japanese figure skating star Yuzuru Hanyu has called a press conference later Tuesday, with speculation swirling that the "Ice Prince" will announce his retirement from competition after struggling with injury at this year's Winter Olympics.

Fraser-Pryce leads Jamaican trio into women's 200m semis

Fresh from winning a record fifth world 100m title, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce easily advanced into the semi-finals of the women's 200m at the world championships in Eugene, Oregon, on Monday.

Ten Hag hails 'magnificent' Eriksen and 'warrior' Martinez

A "magnificent" Christian Eriksen and "warrior" Lisandro Martinez will bring creative flair and fighting spirit to Manchester United, manager Erik ten Hag said Tuesday as his new-look squad starts taking shape.

Kerley coasts through world 200m semis as US seek second sprint sweep

Newly-crowned world 100m champion Fred Kerley led a fresh strikeforce of US sprinters into the semi-finals of the men's 200m on Monday.

Pitchers Kershaw, McClanahan will start MLB All-Star Game

Los Angeles Dodgers star Clayton Kershaw and Tampa Bay Rays ace Shane McClanahan will be the starting pitchers in Tuesday's 92nd Major League Baseball All-Star Game, managers announced on Monday.

Belgium reach Euro 2022 quarter-finals, France held by Iceland

Belgium secured the last spot in the Euro 2022 quarter-finals as Tina De Caigny's goal beat Italy 1-0 in sweltering temperatures in Manchester on Monday.

Kasatkina slams Russian stance to homosexuality in coming-out video

Russian world number 12 Daria Kasatkina criticised her country's attitude towards homosexuality in a video published on Monday as she announced she was a lesbian.

Rams tackle Brown gets six-game ban for doping offence

Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Bobby Brown has been handed a six-game ban for breaching the NFL's anti-doping rules, the league said Monday.

Vetter leafrogs Thiam with one event in heptathlon left

Anouk Vetter of the Netherlands leapfrogged Belgium's two-time Olympic champion and overnight leader Nafi Thiam with one event left to race in the heptathlon on Monday.

EF's Doull 'loving' Tour debut despite lack of Danish toilet breaks

Welshman Owain Doull said on Monday he is "loving" his maiden Tour de France experience despite the lack of opportunities to "have a nature break" during the crowded opening stages in Denmark.

Bayern's Goretzka to miss Bundesliga start after surgery

Bayern Munich midfielder Leon Goretzka will miss the start of the new Bundesliga season after his club said on Monday that he would be out of action for several weeks after undergoing successful left knee surgery.

Trump urges golfers to 'take the money' and join LIV circuit

Former US President Donald Trump on Monday urged golfers to "take the money" and sign with the Saudi-backed LIV series amid reports more players were poised to join the controversial circuit.

Ex-France centre Fofana retires after injury issues

Former France centre Wesley Fofana said on Monday he was retiring as his body could no longer keep up with the demands of professional rugby.

Ethiopia's Gebreslase wins world women's marathon

Ethiopia's Gotytom Gebreslase cut loose in the latter stages to claim gold in the women's marathon at the World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon, on Monday.

Old-style scoreboard charm as Zimbabwe blast into T20 World Cup

Under the gaze of an enormous, old-fashioned manually-operated scoreboard, Zimbabwe came up with all the right numbers at the weekend as they qualified for the Twenty20 World Cup for the first time since 2016.

Pakistan's Nawaz relishing Test return with 'dream' five-wicket haul

Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Nawaz said Monday that his maiden five-wicket haul on return to Test cricket was a "dream" performance he aimed to repeat.

Ibrahimovic, 40, extends stay with Italian champions AC Milan

Zlatan Ibrahimovic will stay at AC Milan for at least one more year after the veteran striker signed a new one-year contract with the Italian champions on Monday.

Spanish footballer Santi Mina asks to rejoin Celta Vigo while appealing sexual abuse sentence

Spanish footballer Santi Mina, sentenced to four years in prison after being found guilty of sexual abuse in May, has demanded his "immediate reinstatement" to club side Celta Vigo, the La Liga outfit said Monday.

England's Stokes announces shock retirement from ODI cricket

England's Ben Stokes has announced he will retire from one-day international cricket after Tuesday's series opener against South Africa on his Durham home ground, citing an "unsustainable" schedule.

Mountains and mentality should settle Tour de France tussle

When current leader Jonas Vingegaard and defending champion Tadej Pogacar roll up the Champs-Elysees next Sunday, the cyclist in the yellow jersey will have endured an epic 21-day struggle for supremacy.

Ben Stokes announces shock retirement from ODI cricket

England's Ben Stokes has announced he will retire from one-day international cricket after Tuesday's match against South Africa on his Durham home ground.

Chandimal powers Sri Lanka's lead past 300 in first Test

Red hot Dinesh Chandimal struck his second successive half-century to take Sri Lanka's lead past 300 and thwart the Pakistan attack on day three of the opening Test on Monday.

Lewandowski promises to help Barcelona 'return to the top'

Polish striker Robert Lewandowski said Monday he was raring to go at new club Barcelona and determined to help them "return to the top and win as many titles as possible".

Two more riders Covid positive at Tour de France

Two more riders have tested positive for Covid-19 at the Tour de France, the International Cycling Union (UCI) announced on Monday.

Five memorable moments from week two of the Tour de France

After 15 stages, the peloton have a day off on Monday in a Tour de France that has undergone a revolution in the top order, sizzled in a heatwave and welcomed a new star to its ranks.

Rugby Australia condemns fans who branded Eddie Jones 'traitor'

Rugby Australia on Monday blasted the behaviour of Wallabies fans who called England coach Eddie Jones "a traitor" as "totally unacceptable", while banning a spectator for life after he climbed on top of the grandstand.

'I'm a competitor with belief!' warns record breaker Fraser-Pryce

To maintain a track career at the top of one's game demands raw ability, good coaching and a drive that supersedes all.

Six memorable moments from week two of the Tour de France