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Springboks defend 19 changes as Wales legend Edwards cries foul

South Africa coach Jacques Nienaber has defended making 19 changes to his squad for a potential series-clinching Test against Wales on Saturday after legend Gareth Edwards called the decision "disrespectful".

Cheika hoping for Salta sparkle repeat against Scotland

Argentina coach Michael Cheika is hoping to sprinkle more magic on the Salta rugby stadium when he returns there for Saturday's clash with Scotland for the first time since orchestrating a remarkable comeback for the Wallabies.

Liverpool, Man Utd spearhead top clubs' post-pandemic Asia tours

Manchester United and Liverpool will next week kick off a packed pre-season as European clubs return to the Asia-Pacific region for the first time since the pandemic, keen to tap back into lucrative markets.

World Rugby clarifies concussion process after Sexton selection

World Rugby released a statement Friday clarifying its concussion safety measures after Ireland's selection of captain Johnny Sexton for the second Test against New Zealand drew criticism from a lobby group of rugby's "failing" protocols.

Sports clubs no longer a family affair, strictly business only

Time was when sports teams and franchises were largely family enterprises, but now it is investment funds and consortiums buying them despite a downturn in the global economy.

Slovakia's Slafkovsky goes to Canadiens with NHL draft top pick

Juraj Slafkovsky, the teenage hockey star who propelled Slovakia to Olympic bronze in Beijing this year, was selected with the No. 1 pick by the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday in the NHL draft.

Soccer star Rapinoe nods to detained Brittney Griner at W.House

US soccer icon Megan Rapinoe paid silent tribute Thursday to a fellow sports star -- basketballer Brittney Griner, who is detained in Russia -- during a White House awards ceremony.

Pooran blasts West Indies to T20 series win over Bangladesh

Captain Nicholas Pooran was at his devastating best in blazing the West Indies to a comfortable five-wicket win over Bangladesh in the third and final T20 International at the Guyana National Stadium on Thursday.

Canada's Svensson seizes PGA Barbasol lead on eagle wings

Canada's Adam Svensson eagled twice in shooting a 10-under par 62 to grab a two-stroke lead late in Thursday's opening round of the US PGA Tour's Barbasol Championship.

Norway start Women's Euro bid by routing Northern Ireland

Norway eased to a 4-1 win over out-classed Northern Ireland in their Women's Euro 2022 opener on Thursday.

Di Maria arrives in Turin for Juventus move

Angel Di Maria landed in Turin on Thursday night ahead of his move to Juventus after being released by Paris Saint-Germain at the end of last season.

Injuries force Cheika to make four Pumas changes for Scotland

Injuries have forced Argentina's Australian coach Michael Cheika to make four changes for the Pumas' second Test against Scotland in Salta on Saturday.

Pandya stars as India beat England in T20 opener

Hardik Pandya blasted his maiden Twenty20 international half-century and took four wickets as India beat England by 50 runs in Southampton on Thursday.

Raiders make Morgan NFL's first black female team president

Sandra Douglass Morgan was hired as president of the Las Vegas Raiders on Thursday, becoming the first black woman to serve as president for any NFL team.

Rafael Nadal: Brilliant career cursed by injury

Rafael Nadal has collected a record 22 Grand Slam titles but a career plagued by injuries has undoubtedly robbed him of even more.

Injured Nadal quits Wimbledon as Jabeur makes African history

Rafael Nadal pulled out of Wimbledon with an abdominal injury on Thursday after Ons Jabeur became the first African woman to reach a Grand Slam singles final in modern times.

Ronaldo will not travel with Man Utd for pre-season tour

Cristiano Ronaldo will not travel with Manchester United for their pre-season tour of Thailand and Australia after the Portugal striker was given additional time off to deal with a family issue.

Pandya fires first T20 fifty for India to set England tricky target

Hardik Pandya blasted his maiden Twenty20 international half-century as India scored 198-8 against England in Southampton on Thursday.

Nadal out of Wimbledon with abdominal injury, Kyrgios into final

Rafael Nadal announced Thursday that he was withdrawing from Wimbledon after failing to recover from an abdominal injury, ending his hopes of a calendar Grand Slam.

Miami set to host 2023 World Baseball Classic final

Plans for the 2023 World Baseball Classic were announced Thursday with Japan, Taiwan and US venues set for games and the final set for next March at Miami.

Tringale starts Scottish Open with stunning 61

Cameron Tringale shot a spectacular 61 in the first round of the Scottish Open on Thursday.

Spieth fears British Open at St Andrews could be 'too easy'

Jordan Spieth has voiced concerns the Old Course at St Andrews could prove too easy a challenge for the world's best players when the 'home of golf' stages next week's 150th British Open.

Portugal's Gouveia grabs early PGA Barbasol lead

Portugal's Ricardo Gouveia, playing only his second US PGA Tour event, fired an eight-under par 64 to seize the early lead in Thursday's opening round of the Barbasol Championship.

Hamilton backs tricky Mercedes to come good

Lewis Hamilton believes his troublesome Mercedes will win this season, but perhaps not at this weekend's Austrian Grand Prix.

Jabeur makes African history with Wimbledon final spot against Rybakina

Ons Jabeur became the first African woman in the Open era to reach a Grand Slam singles final on Thursday when she defeated close friend Tatjana Maria in the Wimbledon semi-finals.

Filipino Magsayo, Mexico's Vargas meet in battle of unbeatens

Filipino star Mark Magsayo will defend his World Boxing Council featherweight crown against former world champion Rey Vargas of Mexico on Saturday in a battle of unbeatens.

Rybakina eases past Halep to set up Wimbledon final against Jabeur

Russian-born Elena Rybakina overpowered former champion Simona Halep 6-3, 6-3 on Thursday to set up a Wimbledon final against Ons Jabeur.

Ons Jabeur, Tunisia's 'Minister of Happiness' on verge of Wimbledon title

Ons Jabeur, who on Thursday became the first African woman in the Open era to reach a Grand Slam singles final, has emerged as a national hero at home in Tunisia.

Gomez signs new Liverpool contract

Liverpool defender Joe Gomez signed a new five-year contract with the club on Thursday.

Tour de France leader Pogacar 'can't wait' for mountains

Defending champion Tadej Pogacar of the UAE Emirates team launched a blistering attack on a late climb to win stage six of the Tour de France and reclaim the overall leader's yellow jersey on Thursday.

World Rugby defend head-injury test as row rages over Sexton return

World Rugby has defended its Head Injury Assessment procedure against "irresponsible" remote diagnosis following a row over the selection of Ireland captain Johnny Sexton for this weekend's second Test against New Zealand.

Pogacar takes Tour de France lead with stage six win