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'Perfect lap' gives Russell pole for Azerbaijan GP as Antonelli crashes out

George Russell claimed his first pole position in seven races on Friday when he took full advantage of his Mercedes team-mate and world championship leader Kimi Antonelli crashing during qualifying for this weekend's Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

China swimmer makes Asian Games history as Thai wins 100m sprint

Towering teenager Zhang Zhanshuo became the first swimmer in history to win seven golds at a single Asian Games on Friday, as Thai sprinter Puripol Boonson powered to victory on the track in the 100m.

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Pegula outlasts Navarro to set US Open semi with Sabalenka

Jessica Pegula booked a third straight US Open showdown with Aryna Sabalenka, grinding out a 3-6, 6-4, 6-3 win over Emma Navarro on Tuesday to set a semi-final clash with the two-time defending champion.

NFL breaks new ground as 100,000 set to pack MCG in Australia

The growing popularity of American football in Australia will see the NFL play a regular-season game there for the first time when a sellout crowd packs into the 100,000-capacity Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Tiafoe escapes Michelsen to reach US Open semi-finals

Frances Tiafoe rallied from two sets down -- and 3-0 down in the fifth set -- to edge 22-year-old Alex Michelsen 5-7, 3-6, 7-5, 6-3, 7-6 (10/6) and reach the US Open semi-finals on Tuesday.

Sabalenka edges Noskova, keeps US Open treble bid alive

Two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka rallied in the final set to beat Linda Noskova on Tuesday and reach a sixth straight US Open semi-final.

Real Madrid win Champions League opener as Haaland stars for Man City

Jose Mourinho got off to a winning start on his return to the Champions League with Real Madrid on Tuesday as the Spanish giants beat Inter Milan 2-1, while Erling Haaland scored twice in Manchester City's victory at Porto.

LIV Golf files for bankruptcy protection

LIV Golf, the breakaway tour that spent billions of dollars luring top players away from the PGA and triggered bitter divisions within the sport, filed Thursday for bankruptcy protection.

Newcastle battle past Millwall to reach League Cup fourth round

Newcastle battled into the League Cup fourth round as Joe Willock's late goal sealed a bruising 1-0 win against Millwall on Tuesday.

Mourinho's Real Madrid make winning start against Inter Milan

Jose Mourinho's Real Madrid secured a narrow 2-1 victory over his former side Inter Milan in a high-octane Champions League opener on Tuesday.

Haaland double powers Man City to victory over Porto

Erling Haaland scored twice as Manchester City began their Champions League campaign with a 2-0 victory at Porto.

Villa take 'big step forward' with win over Brugge

Unai Emery said Aston Villa took "one big step forward" after clinching their first win this season with a 3-2 victory at Club Brugge in their Champions League opener on Tuesday.

Sabalenka survives Noskova to return to US Open semi-finals

Two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka rallied from a break down in the final set to edge Elena Noskova 7-6 (7/1), 3-6, 7-6 (10/7) and reach the US Open semi-finals on Tuesday.

Yaya Toure hails 'new era' for African coaches ahead of Champions League bow

Former Manchester City and Ivory Coast star Yaya Toure on Tuesday hailed the dawn of "a new era" as he prepares to become the first African to coach a team in the UEFA Champions League when his Slovan Bratislava side take on Paris Saint-Germain.

Lawes and Marchant told to prove themselves in quest for England recalls

Courtney Lawes and Joe Marchant have been warned by a senior member of England coach Steve Borthwick's staff they will not be guaranteed a Test recall now they are both once again eligible for international duty.

Atletico have work to do to reach home Champions League final: Simeone

Diego Simeone believes Atletico Madrid are a work in progress as they aim to reach the Champions League final at their own Metropolitano Stadium, but is confident his side will improve after a slow start to the season.

Sabalenka holds off Noskova to keep US Open three-peat bid alive

Two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka rallied in the final set to beat Linda Noskova in a match tiebreaker on Tuesday and reach a sixth straight US Open semi-final.

Villa end goal drought to beat Brugge in Champions League opener

Aston Villa finally ended their goal drought as they kicked off their Champions League campaign with a 3-2 win against Club Brugge on Tuesday.

McIlroy says 'we'll keep our heads down and play' in event of Trump golf visit

Rory McIlroy believes this year's Irish Open will feel "different" should US President Donald Trump make an anticipated visit to the event.

Sabalenka holds of Noskova to reach US Open semi-finals

Two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka rallied from a break down in the final set to hold off Wimbledon winner Elena Noskova 7-6 (7/1), 3-6, 7-6 (10/7) and reach the US Open semi-finals on Tuesday.

Rangers captain Shankland sidelined for up to four months

Rangers manager Derek McInnes confirmed striker Lawrence Shankland is set to be sidelined for up to four months due to a hamstring tear that will also rule him out of Scotland's Nations League campaign.

Wasim Akram urges 'fair treatment' for jailed Imran Khan

Cricket great Wasim Akram has urged authorities to give Imran Khan, his jailed former captain and ex-prime minister of Pakistan, "fair treatment".

No. 1 in reach as Rybakina battles for US Open semi-final spot

Elena Rybakina is one win away from the world number one ranking, but the Kazakh star says her main goal in her US Open quarter-final clash with Zheng Qinwen on Wednesday is to advance toward a third Grand Slam title.

Pakistan's drastic squad upheaval 'news' to skipper Babar Azam

Pakistan captain Babar Azam said Tuesday he had no input into the dramatic reshaping of his squad ahead of this week's third and final Test against England, adding the raft of changes was "news to me".

World Cup final scorer Torres leads Ballon d'Or nominees

Ferran Torres, whose goal against Argentina won the World Cup for Spain in July, leads a 30-man list for the men's Ballon d'Or revealed on Tuesday.

Root wants Pietersen to pull no punches on England return

Joe Root has insisted Kevin Pietersen should continue to be outspoken when his former England team-mate joins the national side's white-ball coaching staff.

Mac Allister 'very sad' at lack of new Liverpool deal

Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister said Tuesday he could have left during the summer transfer window given how sad he felt at not being offered a new contract when other players were having their deals with the Premier League giants renewed.

Barca star Yamal says will not beg for Ballon d'Or

Barcelona star Lamine Yamal said Tuesday he will not beg for the Ballon d'Or trophy after winning the World Cup with Spain and La Liga with the Catalan giants.

England skipper Root says it's wrong to accuse Pakistan of lacking fight

Joe Root has insisted it's "disrespectful" to accuse Pakistan of showing "no fight" with the tourists on the brink of suffering a Test series whitewash by his England side.

Totti turns down Italy and Roma to join basketball club

Francesco Totti, who won the 2006 World Cup with Italy and is adored in his home city where he played his entire career with Roma, on Tuesday said that he had turned down roles with the rebuilding Azzurri and with his old club to become an adviser to Maxima, a new Roman basketball team.

Napoli's McTominay has successful heart procedure

Scotland midfielder Scott McTominay has had successful surgery on a minor heart issue and will return to training in two weeks' time, his club Napoli said on Tuesday.

Turkish Airlines will be new Liverpool shirt sponsor in £300 mn deal

Turkish Airlines will become Liverpool's new front-of-shirt sponsor from the start of the 2027/28 season, the Premier League giants announced on Tuesday.

Australia's Big Bash T20 teams face sale to private investors

The Big Bash League is to be partially privatised, beginning with the sale of the struggling Melbourne Renegades, Cricket Australia announced on Tuesday.

Zheng stuns Swiatek to reach US Open quarter-finals, Zverev and Rybakina advance

Zheng Qinwen pulled off another US Open stunner Monday, beating Iga Swiatek to book a quarter final with Elena Rybakina as men's top seed Alexander Zverev advanced safely to the last eight.

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