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Bad boy Brooks as good as gold for Canada at Basketball World Cup
Dillon Brooks is the man basketball fans love to hate, but Canada wouldn't swap him for anyone as they prepare for a historic first World Cup semi-final on Friday.
US wary of German pride ahead of Basketball World Cup semi
Austin Reaves warned his United States team-mates on Thursday that national pride will transform Germany's players when they meet in the Basketball World Cup semi-finals.
Alcaraz powers through as US Open rivals feel the heat
Carlos Alcaraz powered into the semi-finals of the US Open on Wednesday as rival Daniil Medvedev battled through a brutal heatwave to join the Spaniard in the last four.
Alcaraz defeats Zverev to reach US Open semi-finals
Top seed Carlos Alcaraz defeated Alexander Zverev in straight sets on Wednesday to cruise into the US Open semi-finals and keep his title defence on track.
Spain visit Georgia in shadow of Rubiales scandal
Spain's men's team visit Georgia on Friday aiming to correct a poor start to their Euro 2024 qualifying campaign, with the Luis Rubiales scandal overshadowing their preparations.
Unbreakable Keys stuns Vondrousova to reach US Open semis
Madison Keys of the United States stunned Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova to reach the semi-finals of the US Open on Wednesday.
Medvedev sweats out 'brutal' US Open win to reach semi-finals
Daniil Medvedev defeated fellow Russian Andrey Rublev 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 in scorching conditions Wednesday to reach his fourth US Open semi-final and set up a possible meeting with defending champion Carlos Alcaraz.
Colombia Olympian investigated over corruption while sports minister
Colombian prosecutors said Wednesday they are investigating Olympic weightlifting champion Maria Isabel Urrutia on suspicion she mishandled hundreds of public contracts while serving as sports minister under leftist President Gustavo Petro.
Osaka to return for 2024 Australian Open
Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka plans to return to tennis in time for the 2024 Australian Open, saying Wednesday her break from the sport "really fueled a fire in me".
US Open roasts players as Medvedev, Sabalenka advance
Daniil Medvedev overcame roasting temperatures to battle into the US Open semi-finals on Wednesday as Aryna Sabalenka delivered a sizzling display to reach the last four.
Medvedev douses Rublev with 'cold shower' to reach US Open semis
Daniil Medvedev defeated fellow Russian Andrey Rublev 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 in scorching conditions Wednesday to reach his fourth US Open semi-final and set up a possible meeting with defending champion Carlos Alcaraz.
Niners' Bosa agrees to record-setting 5-year, $170 million deal
NFL Defensive Player of the Year Nick Bosa will be on the field for San Francisco on Sunday after agreeing a contract extension worth a reported $170 million over five years, coach Kyle Shanahan said Wednesday.
'Dialed in' Shelton gets ultimate Djokovic test at US Open
In a season of firsts for Ben Shelton that began with a quarter-final appearance on his Australian Open debut, the 20-year-old American now faces the greatest challenge of his young career: Novak Djokovic for a place in Sunday's US Open final.
Mali says goodbye to 'Black Panther' Salif Keita
Mali paid a final, moving tribute in Bamako on Wednesday to African football legend and "monument man" Salif Keita who died at the weekend at the age of 76.
Messi, Haaland and Bonmati lead Ballon d'Or nominees
Lionel Messi and Erling Haaland are among the leading contenders to win this year's men's Ballon d'Or, while Spain World Cup star Aitana Bonmati leads the nominees announced on Wednesday for the women's prize.
'Luckiest guy' Nassib, NFL's first openly gay player, retires
Defensive end Carl Nassib, who in 2021 became the first openly gay player to play in an NFL regular-season game, announced his retirement on social media on Wednesday.
Record-breaking Ronaldo 'wants more' with Portugal
Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo said Wednesday he wants to go "even further" after becoming the first player to score 850 career goals with Saudi club side Al-Nassr.
Sabalenka beats Zheng to reach US Open semi-finals
Aryna Sabalenka stayed on course for her second Grand Slam title of the season after cruising past China's Zheng Qinwen in straight sets to reach the US Open semi-finals on Wednesday.
Kolbe one of four changes as Springboks launch World Cup defence
Electric winger Cheslin Kolbe was one of four run-on changes as South Africa named their team to launch their World Cup defence against Scotland in Marseille on Sunday.
'Leader of the pack' Rauf leads Pakistan to seven-wicket rout of Bangladesh
Pace bowler Haris Rauf led Pakistan to a seven-wicket rout of Bangladesh in the Super Four stage of the Asia Cup in Lahore on Wednesday.
Canada reach first Basketball World Cup semi-final, Germany overcome 'stinker'
Canada beat Slovenia to end Luka Doncic's Basketball World Cup dream and reach the semi-finals for the first time on Wednesday, while Germany overcame a poor effort on offence to join them in the final four.
Gilgeous-Alexander aims higher as Canada reach Basketball World Cup semis
Canada's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander said his team were "not satisfied" despite beating Slovenia on Wednesday to reach the Basketball World Cup semi-finals for the first time ever.
Doncic vows to control emotions after Basketball World Cup exit
Slovenian superstar Luka Doncic said he needed to learn to control his emotions after being ejected Wednesday in his country's Basketball World Cup quarter-final defeat to Canada.
Lienert-Brown in for injured Jordie Barrett for All Blacks' World Cup opener
Anton Lienert-Brown will replace the injured Jordie Barrett at centre for New Zealand's Rugby World Cup opener with France, head coach Ian Foster said on Wednesday.
England's Brook given fresh chance to press World Cup claim
Harry Brook has been given a further chance to force his way into England's World Cup squad after being called-up Wednesday as batting cover ahead of the 50-over global champions' one-day international series against New Zealand.
Spain's Herrada snatches Vuelta stage 11 victory
Spain's Jesus Herrada sprinted to stage 11 victory in the Vuelta a Espana on Wednesday with little change in the general classification stakes.
Lienert-Brown in for injured Jordie Barrett for All Blacks' Rugby World Cup opener
Anton Lienert-Brown will replace the injured Jordie Barrett at centre for New Zealand's Rugby World Cup opener with France, head coach Ian Foster said on Wednesday.
'Fearless' France among World Cup favourites, says Sonny Bill Williams
A "fearless" France are among the Rugby World Cup favourites, former New Zealand star Sonny Bill Williams said ahead of the two teams' heavyweight clash in the opening match of the tournament on Friday.
England's Cole wary of 'dangerous' Argentina ahead of World Cup opener
Dan Cole said Wednesday that Argentina's scrum could still cause England problems in their Rugby World Cup opener even if the Pumas' pack is not the force of old.
France tightens Rugby World Cup security to avoid repeat fiasco
The French government on Wednesday revealed plans to ensure tight security at the Rugby World Cup that begins in France this week and avoid a repeat of last year's Champions League football final chaos for crowds of fans at the Stade de France.
'Emotional' Meronk reveals anger at Ryder Cup exclusion
Adrian Meronk said Wednesday he was "shocked, sad and angry" after failing to receive a Ryder Cup pick from Europe captain Luke Donald.
Canada reach semis to end Doncic's Basketball World Cup dream
Canada ended Luka Doncic's Basketball World Cup dream on Wednesday with a 100-89 win over Slovenia to reach the semi-finals.