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Bangladesh top order stumbles after Mathews, Chandimal hit tons

Sri Lankan seamers cut through the Bangladesh top order in the second innings after centuries from Angelo Mathews and Dinesh Chandimal gave the visitors a commanding lead in the second Test in Dhaka on Thursday.

Ibrahimovic endured sleepless nights to deliver Serie A title for Milan

Swedish veteran Zlatan Ibrahimovic said Thursday he endured six months of sleepless nights due to a painful knee because he was determined to fulfil his promise to AC Milan of delivering their first Serie A crown in 11 years.

Bangladesh top order stumbles after Mathews, Chanidmal hit tons

Sri Lankan seamers cut through the Bangladesh top order in the second innings after centuries from Angelo Mathews and Dinesh Chandimal gave the visitors a commanding lead in the second Test in Dhaka on Thursday.

Almeida's Giro podium hopes ended by Covid-19

Portuguese rider Joao Almeida's hopes of finishing on the podium in the Giro d'Italia ended on Thursday as he withdrew due to testing positive for Covid-19, his team UAE said.

Bok star Kolbe back for Toulon's European Challenge Cup final

South African star Cheslin Kolbe will start on the wing for Toulon in their European challenge Cup final against Lyon on Saturday.

World number 227 adds Pliskova to French Open casualty list

Karolina Pliskova became the sixth top 10 women's seed to exit the French Open on Thursday when she was knocked out by world number 227 Leolia Jeanjean.

Shakib takes five wickets as Bangladesh bowl out Sri Lanka for 506

Shakib Al Hasan and Ebadot Hossain claimed nine wickets between them to bowl out Sri Lanka for a formidable 506 runs at the second Test in Dhaka on Thursday.

Rhule ready to roll for La Rochelle

Springbok discard Raymond Rhule has overcome a dislike of running, the gym and stretching to establish himself as a vital cog for La Rochelle going into Saturday's European Champions Cup final against Leinster.

'One in a million' Klopp makes Liverpool a European giant again

"We are not here by any kind of magic," said Jurgen Klopp of Liverpool's third appearance in a Champions League final in five years. "We deserve this."

Mathews, Chandimal each hit tons to extend Sri Lanka lead

Angelo Mathews and Dinesh Chandimal each struck hundreds to guide Sri Lanka towards a sizeable first-innings lead in the second Test against Bangladesh in Dhaka on Thursday.

Liverpool's Diaz from indigenous community that breeds 'toughness'

Running around barefooted on a dust bowl of a pitch, a young indigenous Colombian began kicking a ball more than 20 years ago. Now that boy, Luis Diaz, is on the verge of becoming champion of Europe with Liverpool.

Mathews, Chandimal give Sri Lanka lead over Bangladesh

Angelo Mathews and Dinesh Chandimal shared 103 in an unbroken sixth-wicket stand to give Sri Lanka a narrow first-innings lead in the second Test against Bangladesh in Dhaka on Thursday.

Verstappen heads to Monaco where Leclerc awaits a change of luck

World champion Max Verstappen heads home this weekend hoping to survive the chaos and beat arch-rival and luckless local hero Charles Leclerc again in Sunday's 79th running of the Monaco Grand Prix.

The Spaniard raised at Barcelona who made Hong Kong football history

Raul Baena cut his teeth in Barcelona's youth sides alongside Sergio Busquets and was later Mauricio Pochettino's trusted lieutenant at the heart of Espanyol's midfield in La Liga.

Angry Langer blames 'politics' for quitting as Australia coach

Justin Langer has blamed "politics" for contributing to his exit as Australian cricket coach despite guiding the team to an Ashes thrashing of England and the Twenty20 World Cup crown.

'One in a million' Klopp makes Liverpool a European giant once more

"We are not here by any kind of magic," said Jurgen Klopp of Liverpool's third appearance in the a Champions League final in five years. "We deserve this."

Diaz's indigenous community that breeds 'toughness'

Running around barefooted on a dust bowl of a pitch, a young indigenous Colombian began kicking a ball more than 20 years ago. Now he is on the verge of becoming champion of Europe.

Kyrgios calls Tomic 'most hated athlete in Australia'

Nick Kyrgios branded fellow tennis player Bernard Tomic "the most hated athlete in Australia" as a feud between the pair reignited on Thursday.

Swiatek eyes 30th successive win and French Open third round

World number one Iga Swiatek can stretch her winning run to 30 matches by securing a place in the French Open third round on Thursday.

European veterans Toulon stand in way of Lyon's title quest

Winners of three successive European Cup finals, Toulon were once the dominant force in continental rugby union, boasting a team of galacticos bankrolled by the outspoken Mourad Boudjellal.

Aussie Lee off to quick start in LPGA Match-Play

Minjee Lee, coming off a seventh US LPGA title at the Founders Cup,launched her LPGA Match-Play campaign with a 6&5 victory over Chun Young-in at Shadow Creek in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Wednesday.

Real Madrid remain Europe's most valuable football club: report

Real Madrid remain Europe's most valuable football club despite the ever-increasing dominance of the English Premier League, according to a report published Thursday by analysts Football Benchmark.

Tearful Mourinho hails Conference League 'history' for Roma

Jose Mourinho said that he and Roma had made history after winning the Europa Conference League on Wednesday, the club's first ever major European trophy.

Alcaraz admits 'pressure on me' after saving match point in French Open epic

Teenage sensation Carlos Alcaraz admitted there "is a little bit of pressure on me" after saving a match point and coming back from 3-0 down in the final set to defeat Spanish compatriot Albert Ramos-Vinolas and make the French Open third round on Wednesday.

Alcaraz, Zverev pull off French Open escapes as Nadal, Djokovic cruise

Spanish teenage sensation Carlos Alcaraz and third seed Alexander Zverev both saved a match point in five-set French Open thrillers, while 13-time winner Rafael Nadal and reigning champion Novak Djokovic eased into the third round Wednesday.

Zaniolo fires Roma to Conference League triumph over Feyenoord

Nicolo Zaniolo won Roma their first ever major European trophy on Wednesday with the only goal in a 1-0 win over Feyenoord in the inaugural Europa Conference League final.

Kaepernick working out with Raiders: reports

Colin Kaepernick has been invited to train with the Las Vegas Raiders, marking the first time the quarterback has worked out with an NFL team since his de facto exile from the sport following his 2016 social justice protests, reports said Wednesday.

PGA Champion Thomas back to work after Southern Hills triumph

Justin Thomas is getting right back to work after his "unfathomable" victory at the PGA Championship at Southern Hills on Sunday.

'I was planning my holiday,' says Zverev after French Open escape

World number three Alexander Zverev admitted he was planning his holidays as he stared at potential disaster at the French Open on Wednesday.

French Open day 4: Who said what

Who said what on the fourth day of the 2022 French Open at Roland Garros on Wednesday:

Alcaraz, Zverev pull off French Open escapes as Djokovic cruises

Spanish teenage sensation Carlos Alcaraz and third seed Alexander Zverev both saved a match point in five-set French Open thrillers, while reigning champion Novak Djokovic eased into the third round Wednesday.

Alcaraz saves match point in French Open survival epic

Teenage sensation Carlos Alcaraz saved a match point and came back from 3-0 down in the final set to defeat Spanish compatriot Albert Ramos-Vinolas to make the French Open third round on Wednesday.

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