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Asian Games close in Japan after records, rancour and rain

The Asian Games in Japan closed on Sunday after a fortnight lit up by record-smashing young stars but marred by mishaps, mediocre crowds and accusations of mismanagement.

Alcaraz through to Japan Open semis, Fils crashes out

Carlos Alcaraz qualified for the semi-finals of the Japan Open on Sunday after an ailing Denis Shapovalov retired to hand the world number three a 7-6 (7/3), 2-1 victory.

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Australia's Lyon says 'game even' at Galle

Australia's Nathan Lyon on Wednesday said the first Test is in the balance after his five-wicket haul helped bowl out Sri Lanka for 212 but the hosts hit back with three wickets on day one.

Piquet apologises for racist slur towards Hamilton

Three-time Formula One world champion Nelson Piquet on Wednesday apologised "wholeheartedly" to Lewis Hamilton after using a racially offensive term to describe the Mercedes star.

Lyon bags five in spin battle at Galle

Nathan Lyon's five-for helped Australia bowl out Sri Lanka for 212, before the hosts hit back with three wickets in a fast-moving opening Test on Wednesday.

Serena's career at a crossroads after Wimbledon defeat

With her 41st birthday just months away and without a Grand Slam title since 2017, Serena Williams faces searching questions over her future after a painful first-round Wimbledon exit.

Should I stay or should I go? Three sports stars and retirement

Serena Williams insists she remains "motivated" to keep playing tennis despite her fast-approaching 41st birthday and the absence of a Grand Slam title since 2017.

Roglic insists Jumbo twin front can deliver Tour de France win

Tour de France title challengers Primoz Roglic and Jonas Vingegaard of Jumbo Visma believe their team's two-leader strategy can finally deliver cycling's most treasured title after consecutive narrow defeats.

Lyon bags five as Australia bowl out Sri Lanka for 212 in 1st Test

Spinner Nathan Lyon claimed five wickets as Australia bowled out Sri Lanka for 212 on a turning pitch at Galle in the opening Test on Wednesday.

Sri Lankans hold Warne in their hearts for tsunami aid: Ranatunga

Former Sri Lanka captain Arjuna Ranatunga on Wednesday paid tribute to Australian great Shane Warne, saying the spinner found a place in the hearts of the island nation's fans for coming to the country's aid after the 2004 tsunami.

Lyon, Swepson strikes hurt Sri Lanka in first Test

Spinners Nathan Lyon and Mitchell Swepson took two wickets each to rattle Sri Lanka's batting on a turning pitch at Galle in the opening Test on Wednesday.

Lukaku 'very happy' as he arrives in Milan ahead of Inter return

Romelu Lukaku said he was "very happy" to be back after the Belgian international striker arrived in Milan on Wednesday ahead of his return to Inter Milan on loan from Chelsea.

Wallabies wary of complacency, Jones record, as England series kicks off

Wallabies coach Dave Rennie isn't being sucked into a false sense of security by England's recent underwhelming form ahead of the first Test in Perth on Saturday, with Eddie Jones having an ominous record against his home nation.

Cummins, Starc rattle Sri Lanka with early strikes in 1st Test

Australian fast bowlers Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc took a wicket each to rattle Sri Lanka's top order after the hosts chose to bat in the opening Test of the two-match series on Wednesday.

Under-fire All Blacks to get physical against Ireland threat

Captain Sam Cane says a galvanised New Zealand plan to hit Ireland with brutal, no-frills rugby, as the All Blacks try to lay down a marker for next year's World Cup.

'Brick wall' Djokovic, Murray eye Wimbledon third round

Australia's Thanasi Kokkinakis attempts to demolish the "brick wall" of Novak Djokovic at Wimbledon on Wednesday while Andy Murray needs to defuse the big-serving threat of John Isner.

Folau, ex-All Blacks hailed as Pacific rugby star power returns

Controversial former Wallaby Israel Folau's Pacific Nations Cup debut at the weekend, along with four former All Blacks, will provide a gilt-edged opportunity to raise the profile of the game in the region, the players' association chief told AFP on Wednesday.

Tennis's forgotten pathfinder Gibson is given a voice

Althea Gibson's journey from poverty to becoming the first black person to win Wimbledon is the fulfilment of the American Dream but she remains shamefully unknown, the English playwright and actor who is playing her on stage told AFP.

UEFA do not lack ambition for women's Euro, says Kessler

UEFA's head of women's football Nadine Kessler has dismissed claims European football's governing body lacked ambition in the selection of venues for Euro 2022, with attendance records for the tournament in England set to be smashed.

DeChambeau: Saudi LIV Golf critics should 'move on' from 'bad'

Bryson DeChambeau says he understands criticism of the Saudi-backed LIV Golf Series over human rights issues, but said Tuesday people need to "move on" from past "bad" Saudi actions.

'Motivated' Serena brushes off retirement talk despite Wimbledon defeat

Serena Williams brushed off any talk of retirement on Tuesday by insisting she is "motivated" to play at the US Open later this year despite a shattering Wimbledon defeat.

Wimbledon Day 2 - Who said what

Who said what at Wimbledon on Tuesday, the second day of the 2022 championships at the All England Club:

Serena loses in Wimbledon comeback as Nadal digs deep

Serena Williams tasted bitter defeat on her return to singles tennis at Wimbledon on Tuesday as Rafael Nadal overcame a huge scare to progress to the second round.

Serena loses on Wimbledon return

Serena Williams was defeated in her first singles match for a year on Tuesday, going down 7-5, 1-6, 7/6 (10/7) to unseeded Harmony Tan in the first round of Wimbledon.

MLB suspends 12 for roles in Angels brawl with Mariners

Major League Baseball has announced suspensions for 12 people in the wake of Sunday's benches-clearing brawl between the Los Angeles Angels and Seattle Mariners.

India survive scare in tense T20 win over Ireland

India held their nerve to beat Ireland by four runs as the world's top-ranked Twenty20 side survived a scare in Malahide on Tuesday.

US Ryder Cup captain Johnson says PGA is path to his team

US 2023 Ryder Cup captain Zach Johnson gave the most definite sign yet that his squad will not include players from the Saudi-backed LIV Golf Series on Tuesday.

Nadal 'feels great' despite practice partner's Wimbledon Covid exit

Rafael Nadal said he "feels great" even though Wimbledon practice partner and 2021 runner-up Matteo Berrettini withdrew from the tournament with Covid on Tuesday.

Nadal survives Wimbledon scare as Covid forces Berrettini out

Rafael Nadal overcame a huge scare to reach the Wimbledon second round on Tuesday after title contender Matteo Berrettini was forced to pull out of the tournament with coronavirus.

PGA and European tours unveil 13-year joint venture

The PGA Tour and European Tour announced a 13-year operational joint venture on Tuesday, uniting in a tighter alliance to combat the new Saudi-backed LIV Golf Series.

Tommy Fury denied entry to USA by Homeland Security

British boxer Tommy Fury has been denied entry into the United States before a press conference to preview his forthcoming fight against Jake Paul.

Westbrook opts into $47 million NBA deal with Lakers: reports

Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook has decided to exercise his $47.1 million option to return to the club for the 2022-23 season, according to multiple reports on Tuesday.

Nadal overcomes scare to reach Wimbledon second round

Rafael Nadal overcame a scare in his Wimbledon opener on Tuesday, fighting back from dropping the third set and falling a break down in the fourth to eventually see off Argentina's Francisco Cerundolo.

Pogacar favourite as Tour de France set for first Danish start

Champion Tadej Pogacar is the hot favourite and Covid-19 continues to provide a troubling background but the tension and expectations for this year's Tour de France, which gets underway on Friday, are as high as ever.

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