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China's Yan one and done after golden Asian Games throw

Chinese teen Yan Ziyi said she surprised even herself after demolishing the opposition with her first and only throw of 70.46m to win Asian Games women's javelin gold on Sunday.

Kiss praises Wallabies' composure after wild Test finish

Coach Les Kiss praised Australia's "calmness" on Sunday after being down to 11 players in the dying stages of their 42-38 upset over World Cup champions South Africa in Perth.

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Australia coach Walters heading to St Helens after World Cup

Australia coach Kevin Walters will leave the role to take over at English Super League powerhouse St Helens after the Rugby League World Cup this year, he said Thursday.

Fallout far-reaching for Australian Rules after latest scandal

An alcohol-fuelled scandal swirling around a top Australian Rules team has been splashed across newspaper front pages as much as the back and triggered broader debate, a sign of the sport's importance in the country's social fabric.

Top seeds Sabalenka, Zverev stunned in Cincinnati fourth round

Top seeds Aryna Sabalenka and Alexander Zverev crashed out of the Cincinnati Masters in a matter of hours on a rainy Wednesday of fourth-round action.

Messi scores first goal since father's death in Miami draw

Lionel Messi scored his first goal since his father's death but Inter Miami had to settle for a 2-2 Major League Soccer draw on Wednesday against the Philadelphia Union.

PSG start Ligue 1 defence with eye on Champions League hat-trick

Paris Saint-Germain kick off their Ligue 1 campaign as overwhelming favourites to win a sixth successive title, but will have one eye firmly on their bid for a third straight Champions League crown.

Mercedes and Max: What to watch as F1 returns for Dutch GP

Formula One is back after its summer break, with every sign the championship could go down to the wire as the chasing pack seeks to overhaul teenager Kimi Antonelli and his Mercedes.

Arsenal can become world's best club: Arteta

Mikel Arteta has warned Arsenal's rivals that he plans to build the Premier League champions into the "best club in the world".

Japan's King Kazu, 59, scores twice from spot to make cup history

Kazuyoshi Miura scored twice from the penalty spot as the 59-year-old striker became the oldest goalscorer in the history of Japan's longest-running cup competition.

Mourinho begins second Real Madrid reign with Barca in his sights

Jose Mourinho's second spell at Real Madrid begins in Barcelona this weekend in La Liga, although at Espanyol rather than up against his and Los Blancos' bitter rivals.

Messi scores first goal since father's death

Lionel Messi scored his first goal since his father's death but Inter Miami had to settle for a 2-2 Major League Soccer draw on Wednesday against the Philadelphia Union.

Top seed Zverev bundled out by Paul in rain-hit Cincinnati upset

Tommy Paul saved a match point on the way to a 4-6, 7-6 (8/6), 6-4 upset of top seed Alexander Zverev on Wednesday to reach the quarter-finals of the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Masters.

WADA pledges vigilance on Russian athletes ahead of 2028 Olympics

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) director general told AFP Wednesday that the organization will "be vigilant" in monitoring Russian athletes ahead of the next Olympic Games, promising reassurance to competitors from other countries.

Lee, Baena guide Atletico to opening Liga win over Malaga

Kang-In Lee and Alex Baena's superb strikes helped Atletico Madrid kick off their La Liga campaign with a 2-0 win over Malaga on Wednesday, without forward Julian Alvarez.

Cobolli halts Jodar to reach Cincinnati quarter-finals

Roland Garros finalist Flavio Cobolli labored two and a half hours to engineer a turnaround, finally overhauling red-hot Spaniard Rafael Jodar 4-6, 7-6 (7/3), 6-3 to reach the ATP-wta Cincinnati Masters quarter-finals.

Robinson and Tongue share match ball after dismissing Pakistan

England's Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue shared both the wickets and the match ball as they joined forces to bowl out Pakistan on the opening day of the first Test at Headingley on Wednesday.

McIlroy questions LIV stars 'value' as talk of PGA return builds

Rory McIlroy on Wednesday questioned whether Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm had ever "brought value" to LIV Golf, as the divisive rival tour scrambles to reinvent itself and speculation mounts that its stars could jump ship.

Robinson and Tongue star as Pakistan collapse in England opener

Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue took five wickets apiece as England made a strong start to the post-Bazball era by dismissing Pakistan for 171 in the first Test at Headingley on Wednesday.

All Blacks must get 'everything right' to beat Springboks, says legend Fitzpatrick

Sean Fitzpatrick, captain of the only New Zealand team to win a Test series in South Africa, told AFP on Wednesday the current All Blacks must get "everything right" to match that feat.

Golden Shoe winner Kane hopes for Ballon d'Or after 'best season ever'

Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane has set his sights on the Ballon d'Or after receiving his second European Golden Shoe in Munich on Wednesday.

Robinson and Tongue star as Pakistan all out for 171 in England opener

Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue took five apiece wickets as England made a strong start to the post-Bazball era by dismissing Pakistan for 171 in the first Test at Headingley on Wednesday.

Coventry have survival inspiration says Lampard

Frank Lampard has challenged Coventry to follow his survival blueprint as the Sky Blues prepare for their first Premier League game in 25 years against champions Arsenal on Friday.

Reijnders leaves Man City for Saudi's Al Qadsiah

Dutch midfielder Tijjani Reijnders completed a move from Manchester City to Saudi Pro League side Al Qadsiah on Wednesday in a deal reportedly worth 61 million euros ($71 million).

Referees chief Webb wants clamp-down on Premier League set-piece grappling

Premier League clubs have been warned to expect a tougher stance from officials on grappling and holding at set-pieces in the new season.

Robinson makes history as Pakistan collapse against England

Ollie Robinson became the first man to take a wicket with the first ball of a Test series in England as the recalled seamer gave the hosts the advantage on the first day against Pakistan at Headingley on Wednesday.

Alvarez can win back Atletico fans in two games: club chief

Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo said Wednesday wantaway striker Julian Alvarez can win over the club's fans in just two matches.

Arsenal agree to sign Villa defender Konsa: reports

Arsenal have agreed to sign England defender Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa in a deal worth at least £50 million ($68 million), according to reports on Wednesday.

Sainz signs new contract with F1 team Williams

Carlos Sainz signed a "multi-year" contract extension with Formula One team Williams on Wednesday to quash speculation about his future.

Playing at Real Madrid 'not for everyone': Bernardo Silva

Bernardo Silva said playing for Real Madrid "is not for everyone" after the Portugal midfielder was presented by the 15-time European champions on Wednesday.

Senior FIFA official withdraws support from embattled Infantino

One of FIFA's vice presidents has withdrawn his support from the world football body's embattled president Gianni Infantino, saying the "unexpected dismissal" of critic Kevin Lamour was the "final straw".

Lawson replaces injured Hadjar for Red Bull at Dutch GP

Red Bull's Isack Hadjar has withdrawn from the Dutch Grand Prix due to injury and will be replaced on the grid by Liam Lawson of sister team Racing Bulls, the Austrian constructor announced on Wednesday.

Bayern's Hoeness 'speechless' after second Musiala collapse

Honorary Bayern Munich president Uli Hoeness said Wednesday he was "speechless" after Jamal Musiala's second on-field collapse inside four days, calling the incident a "tragedy" and pledging to support the midfielder.

Reijnders leaves Man City for Saudi's Al Qadsiah: source

Dutch midfielder Tijjani Reijnders has arrived in Saudi Arabia after completing a move from Manchester City to Al Qadsiah on a contract running until 2031, a club official told AFP on Wednesday.

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