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O'Sullivan fit for World Cup opener as Ireland vow to get physical
Experienced midfielder Denise O'Sullivan is fit for Ireland's opening match at the Women's World Cup against co-hosts Australia on Thursday after being hurt in the abandoned friendly with Colombia.
British and Irish Lions to face joint Australia-New Zealand side on 2025 tour
The British and Irish Lions will face a joint Australia-New Zealand side in an unofficial "fourth Test" on their 2025 tour, which will include matches against the Wallabies in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne, it was announced Wednesday.
Infantino urges fans to 'seize moment' on eve of Women's World Cup
FIFA president Gianni Infantino urged fans to "seize the moment" Wednesday and snap up Women's World Cup tickets, with the opening match yet to sell out on the eve of the tournament.
World Cup will 'wake up' New Zealand's love of football: coach
Staging the Women's World Cup will "wake up" New Zealand's passion for football, the co-hosts' coach Jitka Klimkova said on Wednesday's eve of the tournament.
Philippines hope 'meteoric rise' to debut World Cup changes everything
In a country obsessed with beauty pageants, basketball and boxing, the Philippines women's team hope to ignite interest in football when they make the nation's World Cup debut this week.
Martial arts superstar Bruce Lee's legacy endures 50 years on
Hong Kong businessman W. Wong still remembers the day in 1972 when he first heard neighbourhood kids rave about a figure who seemed larger than life: Bruce Lee.
Player revolt, Putellas fitness overshadow Spain's World Cup charge
Spain are still among the favourites at the Women's World Cup but missing several key players because of a dispute and with concerns about Alexia Putellas' fitness they are taking the hard path.
Five players to watch at the British Open
The world's best golfers descend on Hoylake, near Liverpool, for the start of the 151st British Open on Thursday.
Hurdles world record-holder Amusan charged with anti-doping violation
Women's hurdles world record-holder Tobi Amusan said Wednesday she has been charged with an alleged anti-doping rule violation, casting doubt on her participation in next month’s world championships.
Infantino says 'seize moment' in last-minute World Cup ticket plea
FIFA president Gianni Infantino on Wednesday urged fans to "seize the moment" and snap up Women's World Cup tickets, with most games yet to sell out on the eve of the tournament.
McIlroy hopes Hoylake return can finally end major drought
Rory McIlroy returns to the scene of his sole British Open triumph at Hoylake this week hoping fond memories can help him snap a nine-year major drought, even if they do make him feel old.
Stokes hopes England cricket fever endures despite northern snub
England captain Ben Stokes said he hoped the feelgood factor surrounding his side would endure regardless of the outcome of this season's Ashes, even though he was "devastated" by the decision not to hold any Tests in the north of the country when Australia next tour in 2027.
Messi will need time to adapt to MLS - Beckham
David Beckham believes Lionel Messi will need time to adapt to Major League Soccer, even though the standard of play is at a "different level" from the European game.
Defiant Pogacar promises Tour de France fight
Two time former champion Tadej Pogacar insisted the two hardest stages of the Tour de France were still to come and refused to concede defeat despite a crushing time trial setback on Tuesday.
Messi starts his new job in the Florida heat
Lionel Messi got down to business with his new Inter Miami team-mates on Tuesday, taking part in his first full training session with the Major League Soccer club.
Alba to join 'Barca reunion' with Messi in Miami
Former Spain international defender Jordi Alba will sign for Inter Miami and join up with former Barcelona team-mate Lionel Messi, with more new arrivals expected in the coming days, owner Jorge Mas said on Tuesday.
Vingegaard pulverises Pogacar in Tour de France Alpine time-trial
Jonas Vingegaard soared to a crushing triumph on stage 16 of the Tour de France on Tuesday, winning the 22.4km time trial by 1min 38sec from Tadej Pogacar, who was second.
Bayern sign defender Kim Min-jae from Napoli
Bayern Munich on Tuesday signed South Korean defender Kim Min-jae from Italian champions Napoli.
Rashford signs new five-year Man Utd deal
Marcus Rashford has signed a new five-year contract at Manchester United, the English football giants announced Tuesday.
Vingegaard pulverises Pogacar in Tour de France duel
Jonas Vingegaard soared to a crushing triumph on stage 16 of the Tour de France on Tuesday, winning the 22.4km time trial by 1min 38sec from Tadej Pogacar, who was second.
Lens captain Fofana heads for Saudi club Al-Nassr
Lens captain Seko Fofana confirmed on Tuesday he has accepted an offer to join Al-Nassr, the Saudi Arabian club where Cristiano Ronaldo plays.
Vingegaard dominates Pogacar in Tour de France duel
Jonas Vingegaard soared to a crushing triumph on stage 16 of the Tour de France on Tuesday, winning the 22.4km time trial by 1min 38sec from Tadej Pogacar, who was second.
Australia retain Warner for fourth Ashes Test
David Warner has kept his place in Australia's XI for the fourth Ashes Test at Old Trafford despite the opener's ongoing struggles against England paceman Stuart Broad.
Messi gets down to business in Florida heat
Lionel Messi got down to business with his new Inter Miami team-mates on Tuesday, taking part in his first full training session with the Major League Soccer club.
Man Utd set to sign Onana from Inter Milan - reports
Manchester United are closing in on the signing of Inter Milan goalkeeper Andre Onana for a fee of £47 million ($61 million, 55 million euros), multiple UK media outlets reported on Tuesday.
Vondrousova vows to shun media spotlight after Wimbledon win
Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova said Tuesday she was determined "not to push in anywhere" in her bid to avoid the media spotlight after her historic triumph.
Shakeel's double ton puts Pakistan on top in Sri Lanka Test
Saud Shakeel hit his maiden double century in Tests as Pakistan stretched their lead to a dominant 149 against Sri Lanka on day three of the rain-hit opening match on Tuesday.
Chinese divers win mixed team world title
China won diving's mixed 3m and 10m team event at the world championships in Japan on Tuesday to tighten their stranglehold on the competition.
Stokes says weather could make England even bolder in bid to level Ashes
Ben Stokes said Tuesday that forecast bad weather in Manchester could make England even more aggressive as they bid to keep their Ashes hopes alive with victory in the fourth Test at Old Trafford.
Rahm sees no need for PGA Tour loyalty to be compensated
World number three Jon Rahm said he does not expect financial compensation from the PGA Tour for not jumping ship to join LIV Golf after an agreement was reached for the two entities to merge.
'Disappointed' England pause bonus talks ahead of women's World Cup
England players expressed "disappointment" on Tuesday that talks with the Football Association (FA) over bonus payments and commercial structures would not be resolved before the start of the women's World Cup.
Rodgers vows to keep attacking after unexpected Celtic return
Brendan Rodgers said Tuesday that he had returned to coach Celtic "quicker than I had thought" and pledged to continue the attacking philosophy of predecessor Ange Postecoglou.