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Messi mania at fever pitch as Argentina face Australia in Beijing
Messi mania gripped a sweltering Beijing ahead of a sell-out friendly on Thursday evening between world champions Argentina and Australia in the Chinese capital.
Zakir, Najmul fifties give Bangladesh huge lead over Afghanistan
Zakir Hasan and Najmul Hossain both hit unbeaten half-centuries to guide Bangladesh to 134-1 in their second innings and consolidate the hosts' control in their one-off Test against Afghanistan in Dhaka on Thursday.
Arlettaz taking over as France attack coach after World Cup
Patrick Arlettaz will take over as France attack coach following the World Cup, the French Rugby Federation announced on Thursday.
Bellingham paying 'homage' to Zidane with Madrid No 5 shirt
New Real Madrid signing Jude Bellingham said he wanted to pay homage to club great Zinedine Zidane by wearing his number five shirt, at his presentation on Thursday in the Spanish capital.
England's Stokes vows no let-up in attacking approach during Ashes
England captain Ben Stokes insists there will be no let-up in his side's dynamic 'Bazball' approach during the Ashes series against arch-rivals Australia.
O'Callaghan stuns Titmus with year's fastest 200m free
Mollie O'Callaghan upset Olympic gold medallist Ariarne Titmus with the fastest 200m freestyle of the year Thursday to book a world championship slot from a stacked field at the Australian trials.
Bangladesh bowl out Afghanistan for 146, lead by 236
Ebadot Hossain returned bowling figures of 4-47 as Bangladesh bowled out Afghanistan for 146 to remain firmly in control on day two of the one-off Test on Thursday.
Man City to open Premier League title defence at Kompany's Burnley
Manchester City will kick off their bid for a record fourth straight Premier League title away to Burnley, managed by their former captain Vincent Kompany.
Bangladesh seamers leave Afghanistan battling to avoid follow-on
Ebadot Hossain picked up 4-47 as Bangladesh left Afghanistan struggling on 144-8 at tea on the second day of the one-off Test in Dhaka on Thursday.
Bayern to repay 245,000 euros for breaking minimum wage rules
Bayern Munich have been forced to repay over 200,000 euros ($216,560) for failing to meet minimum wage requirements over a five-year period, Bavarian customs authorities announced on Thursday.
Bayern to repay 245,000 for breaking minimum wage rules
Bayern Munich have been forced to repay around 200,000 euros ($216,560) for failing to meet minimum wage requirements over a five-year period, Bavarian customs authorities announced on Thursday.
Man City open Premier League title defence at Kompany's Burnley
Manchester City will kick off a bid for a fourth straight Premier League title away to Burnley, managed by their former captain Vincent Kompany.
European clubs need firm foundations to stay ahead of rivals: football finance expert
Europe's top football leagues have emerged strongly from the coronavirus pandemic but must get their financial house in order to stay ahead of rivals, an expert has warned.
Bangladesh destroy Afghan top order after batting collapse
Bangladesh's fast bowlers destroyed the Afghan top order to leave the tourists 35-3 at lunch on the second day of the one-off Test, after the hosts suffered a first-innings collapse.
Crusaders braced for 'niggle and a bit of chat' in Super Rugby semi
An injury-hit Canterbury Crusaders missing All Blacks forwards Sam Whitelock and Ethan Blackadder are anticipating a bruising encounter when they host the Auckland Blues in the Super Rugby Pacific semi-finals on Friday.
Messi mania reaches fever pitch ahead of Beijing friendly
Messi mania gripped Beijing ahead of a sell-out friendly on Thursday evening between world champions Argentina and Australia in the Chinese capital.
Wallabies star Beale pleads not guilty to sexual assault: reports
Suspended Wallabies playmaker Kurtley Beale said Thursday "the truth will come out" after he pleaded not guilty to sexually assaulting a woman at a Sydney pub, reports said.
Coach says Tonga have 'massive X-factor' for World Cup
Three former Wallabies and five All Blacks make Tonga's squad its best ever and will give the Pacific nation a "massive X-factor" at the Rugby World Cup, coach Toutai Kefu has said.
Verstappen ready to maintain winning run, stretch his lead
Refreshed by a Mediterranean break since winning in Spain, defending world champion Max Verstappen will be seeking to continue his dominant run and stretch his title-race lead in this weekend’s Canadian Grand Prix.
Packed schedule set to test Ashes pace attacks
Both England and Australia will need several fast-bowling options for a busy Ashes schedule due to ageing attacks and recent injury scares.
England v Australia: Three key Ashes battles
England face Australia in the first Test of the five-match Ashes series starting at Edgbaston on Friday.
Focus turns to US Open challenge amid global golf turmoil
The 123rd US Open tees off on Thursday at Los Angeles Country Club with global golf gripped by suspense worthy of a Hollywood script.
Focus turns to US Open challenge amid global golf uncertainty
The world's top golfers face an all-new US Open challenge when the 123rd edition tees off on Thursday at Los Angeles Country Club with questions over global golf's future still simmering.
Croatia stun hosts Netherlands to reach Nations League final
Bruno Petkovic and Luka Modric struck in extra time to fire Croatia into the Nations League final with a 4-2 victory over hosts the Netherlands on Wednesday.
Salah creates goal as Egypt win secures Cup of Nations place
Liverpool star Mohamed Salah set up the equaliser for Egypt in a 2-1 win over Guinea on Wednesday that secured a place at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations finals.
Balogun set for US debut in rivalry CONCACAF clash with Mexico
Arsenal striker Folarin Balogun is set to make his much anticipated debut for the United States in Thursday's CONCACAF Nations League semi-final against regional rivals Mexico.
FIFA agrees deal to broadcast Women's World Cup in 34 European countries
FIFA on Wednesday announced it had struck a deal with the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) to televise the 2023 Women's World Cup, avoiding a controversial blackout in the 'Big Five' European nations.
FIFA says number two Samoura leaving job at end of year
FIFA said on Wednesday its number two Fatma Samoura, the first woman to rise to that rank in football's world governing body, would stand down at the end of the year.
Australia's Smith happy to be back at Edgbaston for Ashes opener
Steve Smith is happy to be kicking off a new Ashes series at Edgbaston, four years after a performance he ranks as the most enjoyable of his 97 Tests for Australia.
England pick paceman Broad for first Ashes Test
England have favoured Stuart Broad's experience over Mark Wood's raw pace for the first Ashes Test at Edgbaston as they named their team on Wednesday.
Argentina coach says Messi 'deserves' MLS move
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said Wednesday that Lionel Messi "deserves" his high-profile transfer to Inter Miami, as the world champions prepared for a friendly against Australia in Beijing.
England's Brook hopes to realise Ashes dream
Batting sensation Harry Brook hopes to make the same impact as England's 2005 Ashes heroes as he prepares to face Australia for the first time in Test cricket.