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Springbok captain Siya Kolisi said he had to prove himself after coach Rassie Erasmus gave him the chance to lead his team to an 18-12 victory over the New Zealand All Blacks in their Rugby Championship match at the Cape Town Stadium on Saturday.
Jack Grealish admitted his goal-scoring role in England's 2-0 win against Ireland on Saturday was the ideal way to forget the "worst summer" of his life.
England interim manager Lee Carsley enjoyed a dream debut as goals from Declan Rice and Jack Grealish silenced their Ireland tormentors and inspired a 2-0 win in Saturday's Nations League opener in Dublin.
The Springboks produced a storming finish for the second week in a row to beat the New Zealand All Blacks 18-12 in their Rugby Championship match at the Cape Town Stadium on Saturday.
Sri Lanka captain Dhananjaya de Silva and the in-form Kamindu Mendis frustrated England with a unbroken century partnership on the second day of the third Test at the Oval on Saturday.
Former England captain Owen Farrell missed out on a winning start at new club Racing 92 as Castres scored with the last play of the game to secure a 31-28 win on the opening day of the Top 4 season on Saturday.
Eddie Dunbar clung on to take his second stage of the Vuelta a Espana as he held off his pursuers on the climb up Picon Blanco on Saturday.
Taylor Fritz can end 21 years of American pain on Sunday when he tackles world number one Jannik Sinner in the US Open final, insisting his level is "good enough to win".
Olly Stone struck twice as Sri Lanka slumped to 142-5 at tea on the second day of the third Test against England at the Oval on Saturday.
Jorge Martin claimed a statement victory in Saturday's sprint race at the San Marino and Rimini Riviera MotoGP, extending his overall lead over reigning champion Francesco Bagnaia with a stunning performance.
Jorge Martin won the sprint race at the San Marino and Rimini Riviera MotoGP on Saturday and extended his overall lead over reigning champion Francesco Bagnaia.
Ma Lin's dreams of becoming a renowned pianist ended in agony when he had to have his right arm amputated as a result of a brown bear biting him -- but showing gritty resolve he has become a force to be reckoned with in Paralympic table tennis.
Andrew Flintoff's cricket coaching career took another step forward Saturday when he was put in charge of the England Lions, the national 'A' side.
Ollie Pope extended his first century as England captain but his side still collapsed against Sri Lanka on the second day of the third Test at the Oval on Saturday.
Francesco Bagnaia took pole position at the San Marino and Rimini Riviera MotoGP on Saturday with a lap record as he aims to cut the gap separating him from current championship leader Jorge Martin.
In the depths of the Stade de France, track and field's most charismatic couple were wearing their gold medals, leaning on each other and drinking it all in.
Three weeks ago Kenya's Oscar Dennis was planning to follow the Paralympic Games from afar.
In terms of welcomes it will never come much bigger for Breton rugby club Vannes who mark the start of their first ever season in France's Top 14 by hosting rugby royalty Toulouse on Sunday.
Frances Tiafoe blamed his heartbreaking five-set US Open semi-final defeat to Taylor Fritz on cramping after his "body shut down".
Saquon Barkley scored three touchdowns to spark the Philadelphia Eagles over Green Bay 34-29 on Friday in the first regular-season NFL game in South America.
Taylor Fritz became the first American man since 2009 to reach a Grand Slam final on Friday, setting up a US Open title showdown against world number one Jannik Sinner.
Taylor Fritz fought back to defeat compatriot Frances Tiafoe at the US Open on Friday, becoming the first American man to reach a Grand Slam final in 15 years.
Real Madrid forward Rodrygo scored the only goal as Brazil boosted their lacklustre 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign with a 1-0 victory over Ecuador on Friday.
Luis Suarez bade a frustrating farewell to international football on Friday as Uruguay were held to a 0-0 draw by Paraguay in South American 2026 World Cup qualifying.
Jannik Sinner on Friday became the first Italian man to reach the US Open final by defeating an ailing Jack Draper in straight sets but then backed his "anxious" friend to win multiple Grand Slam titles.
Jannik Sinner became the first Italian man to reach the US Open final on Friday while Taylor Fritz and Frances Tiafoe battled to become the first American man in a Grand Slam final in 15 years.
World number one Jannik Sinner on Friday became the first Italian man to reach the US Open final by defeating an ailing Jack Draper in straight sets.
England interim manager Lee Carsley does not plan to sing the British national anthem before his first game in charge against Ireland in Dublin on Saturday.
England captain Harry Kane plans to follow Cristiano Ronaldo's example by extending his career as long as possible.
Italy recovered from conceding inside 13 seconds to fight back and beat France 3-1 in their UEFA Nations League clash in Paris on Friday, while Belgium beat Israel and Wales drew with Turkey.
Jean-Philippe Krasso was the unlikely star as Ivory Coast began their Africa Cup of Nations title defence with a 2-0 matchday one victory over Zambia in Bouake on Friday.
Kevin de Bruyne scored twice as Belgium opened their UEFA Nations League campaign with a 3-1 victory over Israel behind closed doors in Debrecen in Hungary.