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Stokes set to play as batsman only at World Cup after ODI U-turn
England are prepared to play Ben Stokes as a batsman only when they defend their 50-over men's World Cup title in India after the Test captain reversed his decision to retire from one-day internationals.
Juve defend treatment of outcast Bonucci after union outrage
Juventus insisted on Wednesday that there was nothing wrong with their treatment of ageing outcast Leonardo Bonucci after the Italian footballers' association said his "dignity is being trampled on".
'I came to Bayern to feel pressure to win titles', says Kane
England captain Harry Kane said on Wednesday he made the move to Bayern Munich "to feel a new pressure of having to win titles every year".
Arsenal's Timber out with knee injury
Arsenal suffered a setback on Wednesday when they announced Dutch defender Jurrien Timber would be sidelined with a major knee injury.
Emotional Kerr says Australia inspired nation with World Cup run
An emotional Sam Kerr said her Australia side had inspired the host nation despite the crushing disappointment of a 3-1 defeat to England in the Women's World Cup semi-final on Wednesday.
Barcelona continue reshuffle by appointing Deco as sports director
Barcelona on Wednesday announced that former player Deco was taking over as sporting director.
Australian fans heartbroken but proud after agonising World Cup exit
The buoyant mood across Australia abruptly burst on Wednesday when the nation was knocked out in the semi-finals of the Women's World Cup by archrivals England.
Wiegman living in a 'fairytale' as England reach Women's World Cup final
England coach Sarina Wiegman said she felt she was living in a "fairytale" after her team advanced to the Women's World Cup final with a 3-1 win over tournament co-hosts Australia in Sydney.
England's Lucy Bronze elated at reaching World Cup final
England defender Lucy Bronze was elated after achieving a long-held ambition as the side reached their first Women's World Cup final with a 3-1 defeat of tournament co-hosts Australia.
Ruthless England beat Australia to set up World Cup final with Spain
Lauren Hemp and Alessia Russo did the damage late on in Sydney as England shattered Australian dreams Wednesday with a clinical 3-1 win to set up a Women's World Cup final against Spain.
Roma sign Paredes and Sanches from Paris Saint-Germain
Roma completed a double swoop to bolster their midfield on Wednesday, signing both Leandro Paredes and Renato Sanches from Paris Saint-Germain.
Morgan to lead Wales in World Cup warm-up against South Africa
Jac Morgan looks increasingly likely to lead Wales at the Rugby World Cup after the flanker was named as captain for a warm-up match against reigning champions South Africa in Cardiff on Saturday.
UEFA chief says football must 'eliminate cancer' of hooliganism
UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin on Wednesday urged European football to "eliminate the cancer" of hooliganism.
Scotland scrum-half White cleared for Rugby World Cup
Ben White was included in coach Gregor Townsend's Scotland squad for the Rugby World Cup announced Wednesday following fears the scrum half might miss the tournament in France.
England's Stokes ends ODI retirement ahead of Cricket World Cup
Ben Stokes has reversed his decision to retire from one-day internationals ahead of England's defence of their 50-over men's World Cup title in India.
Paredes rejoins Roma from Paris Saint-Germain
Leandro Paredes has rejoined Roma from Paris Saint-Germain, the Serie A club announced on Wednesday.
Skipper Kerr to start for Australia in World Cup semi-final
Talismanic striker Sam Kerr was named in Australia's starting line-up for the first time at the Women's World Cup for Wednesday's semi-final against England in Sydney.
Indian wrestler Phogat out of Asian Games with injury
Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat, who helped lead protests demanding the sport's national chief step down over sexual harassment allegations, has pulled out of next month's Asian Games with a knee injury.
Alcaraz battles through rain, holder Garcia out
Carlos Alcaraz battled through a rain interruption to claim his 50th win of the season, defeating Jordan Thompson 7-5, 4-6, 6-3 on Wednesday at the Cincinnati Open.
'Spy' chopper and 'old tricks' as Australia, England clash at World Cup
A "spy" helicopter and warnings they are entering "the jungle" are a taste of the national fervour England must overcome when they face Australia in the Women's World Cup semi-finals in Sydney on Wednesday.
All Black Franks 'can't wait' to watch World Cup as a fan
Double World Cup winner Owen Franks will be watching "on telly" when his former New Zealand teammates kick off this year's edition against hosts France on September 8.
Rugby takes a hold in Chile's poor suburbs
Of the 20 teams lining up in France only one is making its first appearance at the World Cup - Los Condores of Chile.
Garcia the key as Napoli begin their title defence
Napoli head into their first title defence in over three decades with questions as to whether new management will be up to replicating last season's stunning charge to glory.
Putellas reduced to supporting role for Spain as other stars emerge
Spain's chances coming into the Women's World Cup seemed to hinge on the fitness of Alexia Putellas but they have enjoyed a remarkable run to the final despite their star player struggling to make an impact.
Messi on target as Miami rout Union to reach Leagues Cup final
Lionel Messi extended his remarkable goal-scoring streak as Inter Miami powered into the final of the Leagues Cup with an emphatic 4-1 victory over Philadelphia Union on Tuesday.
Bayern pin hopes on 'messiah' Kane as Bundesliga returns
Bayern Munich are pinning their hopes on England captain Harry Kane to return a stuttering team fresh off their worst season in a decade to the European elite.
Five players to watch in the new Bundesliga season
The 2023-24 Bundesliga season kicks off on Friday as Bayern Munich head to Werder Bremen to start their quest for a 12th straight German top-flight title.
Women's World Cup sets crowd records in New Zealand
The Women's World Cup gave the sport a huge boost in co-hosts New Zealand where new attendance records were set, the head of the country's football governing body said.
New Pacific rugby league championship unveiled
Australia will host Samoa in a rematch of last year's men's World Cup final to kick-off a new Pacific Rugby League Championship announced Wednesday.
Monfils upsets Norrie in Cincinnati, Jabeur through
An inspired Gael Monfils applied the finishing touches to a British exodus at the Cincinnati Open on Tuesday with a 3-6, 6-4, 6-3 defeat of 13th seed Cameron Norrie.
Panathinaikos beat Marseille on penalties, Rangers reach Champions League play-off
Panathinaikos stunned Marseille on penalties to reach the Champions League play-off round on Tuesday, while Rangers teed up a clash with PSV Eindhoven.
Former NFL 'Blind Side' star sues over 'adoption'
Former NFL star Michael Oher, whose inspirational life story became the subject of the Oscar-winning 2009 movie "The Blind Side", is suing the Tennessee couple who took him in as a teenager.