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Maxey scores 38 to lead Sixers 'fighters' to another comeback win

Tyrese Maxey scored 38 points to spark the Philadelphia 76ers in a fightback 109-104 NBA victory at Charlotte on Saturday while LeBron James and Joel Embiid were rested with injuries.

Valkyries defeat Dream to capture first WNBA crown

Gabby Williams scored 30 points and the Golden State Valkyries captured their first Women's NBA title on Saturday, defeating the Atlanta Dream 68-63 in a winner-take-all championship showdown.

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McLaren's Norris takes pole for Dutch Grand Prix

McLaren driver Lando Norris on Saturday claimed pole position for the Dutch Grand Prix, pipping local favourite Max Verstappen into second in a thrilling qualifying session.

Brighton strike late to inflict damaging defeat on Ten Hag's Man Utd

Joao Pedro's 95th minute header handed Brighton a 2-1 win over Manchester United on Saturday as 31-year-old boss Fabian Hurzeler enjoyed a dream home Premier League debut.

Brilliant 191 by Bangladesh's Mushfiqur has Pakistan in danger in first Test

Senior batter Mushfiqur Rahim hit a brilliant 191 to give Bangladesh an outside chance of a maiden victory over Pakistan on the fourth day of the first Test in Rawalpindi on Saturday.

Sri Lanka's Kamindu Mendis defies England with superb century

Sri Lanka's Kamindu Mendis kept an England side deprived of fast bowler Mark Wood at bay with a brilliant unbeaten hundred in the first Test at Old Trafford on Saturday.

Rain, violent crash, mar final practice for Dutch Grand Prix

A fiery crash and driving rain marred the final practice for the Dutch Grand Prix Saturday, with many top contenders getting little track time before qualifying later in the day.

Thigh injury rules England's Wood out of fourth day against Sri Lanka

England fast bowler Mark Wood has been ruled out of the fourth day of the first Test against Sri Lanka with a thigh injury, it was announced before play on Saturday.

'No nerves' for Bayern boss Kompany before Bundesliga debut

Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany on Saturday said he was not nervous ahead of his Bundesliga debut in the dugout for Sunday's match at Wolfsburg.

Ton-up Rahim drives Bangladesh to 389-6 in first Test

Veteran batter Mushfiqur Rahim struck a solid 101 to take Bangladesh to 389-6 at lunch Saturday on the fourth day of the first Test against Pakistan in Rawalpindi.

Gabrielzinho aims for Paralympic pool treble

His nickname might mean Little Gabriel, but even though he is just 1.21 metres (4 foot) tall, Gabriel dos Santos Araujo is a giant of Paralympic swimming.

Pooran shines as West Indies beat South Africa in T20i

Nicholas Pooran smashed an unbeaten 65 from 26 balls as the West Indies defeated an experimental South Africa side by seven wickets in their T20 international at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy Stadium on Friday.

Scott enjoys his freedom to take control at BMW Championship

Australian Adam Scott rolled back the years as he fired a superb 9-under 63 to grab a three shot lead at the BMW Championship, the second event in the FedEx Cup playoffs, on Friday.

Barcola scores twice as 'perfect' PSG hit six past Montpellier

Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique said his side had achieved "perfection" after thrashing Montpellier 6-0 on Friday to continue their strong start to life without Kylian Mbappe.

Olympic champion Zheng wants to keep 'winning, winning, winning'

Zheng Qinwen is determined not to let up after becoming the first Chinese player to win Olympic tennis singles gold.

'Pure mentality': German champions Leverkusen start season with last-gasp win

Granit Xhaka praised his side's "pure mentality" as Florian Wirtz's goal in the 11th minute of stoppage time snatched a 3-2 win for reigning champions Bayer Leverkusen at Borussia Moenchengladbach in Friday's Bundesliga opener.

Amid slump, Gauff relishes US Open title defense

Coco Gauff is embracing the pressure and privilege of defending her US Open title -- with the help of elite Olympians and at least one encouraging TikTok commentator.

Barcola scores twice as PSG hit six past Montpellier

French international winger Bradley Barcola was on target twice as Paris Saint-Germain thrashed Montpellier 6-0 on Friday to continue their strong start to life without Kylian Mbappe.

German champions Bayer Leverkusen start season with last-gasp win

Florian Wirtz scored in the 10th minute of stoppage time to snatch a 3-2 win for reigning champions Bayer Leverkusen at Borussia Moenchengladbach in Friday's Bundesliga opener.

'I haven't done anything wrong' relieved Sinner says of escaping doping ban

Tennis world number one Jannik Sinner said Friday he was relieved to escape a doping ban after twice testing positive for a banned substance, even though "in my mind I know that I haven't done anything wrong."

England's Smith glad of Bell guidance after scoring maiden Test century

Jamie Smith paid tribute to Ian Bell's influence on his career after scoring his first Test century even though the former England batsman is now working with Sri Lanka.

England in command of first Test against Sri Lanka as Mathews falls

England finally saw off Angelo Mathews as they pressed for victory over Sri Lanka in the first Test at Old Trafford on Friday.

England in command against Sri Lanka as Mathews falls in first Test

England finally saw off Angelo Mathews as they pressed for victory over Sri Lanka in the first Test at Old Trafford on Friday.

Rejuvenated Sabalenka ready for US Open bid

Aryna Sabalenka, whose 2024 season opened in triumph at the Australian Open only for heartache and injury to intervene, has found renewed joy as she aims to close the year on a high at the US Open.

Korda leads star-studded leaderboard at women's British Open

World number one Nelly Korda shot to the top of the leaderboard at eight under par on the second day of the women's British Open at St. Andrews.

Russell tops practice at Dutch Grand Prix

British driver George Russell set the fastest time in practice at the Dutch Grand Prix on Friday, with local hero Max Verstappen complaining of a lack of pace as he trailled in fifth.

Van Aert claims second Vuelta stage win

Wout van Aert claimed his second victory at the Vuelta a Espana by taking stage seven on Friday in a thrilling sprint finale.

Ex-Federer coach Peter Lundgren dies, age 59

Former Swedish tennis player Peter Lundgren, who also coached Roger Federer early in the Swiss player's career, has passed away at the age of 59, his family said Friday.

Emery won't 'waste time' as Villa boss demands progress

Unai Emery has demanded Aston Villa take the next step in their development as the Spanish boss warned he does not want to "waste time" in their top four bid.

England leave Sri Lanka struggling after Smith hundred heroics

England's pace attack built on a maiden Test century by Jamie Smith as the hosts pressed for a convincing win over Sri Lanka in the series opener at Old Trafford on Friday.

Norris, Russell on top in first two Dutch Grand Prix practices

British drivers Lando Norris and George Russell secured the bragging rights after the first day of practice for the Dutch Grand Prix on Friday, with local hero Max Verstappen in unfamiliar territory behind them.

Spurs hit by Solanke injury blow

Tottenham's new striker Dominic Solanke faces a spell on the sidelines after being ruled out of Saturday's Premier League clash against Everton.

England turn screw on Sri Lanka after Smith century

Jamie Smith scored his maiden Test hundred before England reduced Sri Lanka to 10-2 in their second innings as the hosts strengthened their grip on the series opener at Old Trafford on Friday.

Smith's first Test century leaves England on top against Sri Lanka

Jamie Smith scored his maiden Test hundred before Mark Wood hit out as England established a sizeable first-innings lead over Sri Lanka at Old Trafford on Friday.

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