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Injured Kolisi may play in World Cup warm-up games, says Erasmus
South Africa rugby director Rassie Erasmus said on Wednesday that injured Springboks captain Siya Kolisi will definitely miss the Rugby Championship in July, but may play in pre-World Cup matches the following month.
Australia dominate Test batting rankings ahead of Ashes
Australia will head into the Ashes series with their batters occupying the top three spots in the men's Test rankings.
Najmul ton guides Bangladesh to 362-5 against Afghanistan
Najmul Hossain struck his third Test century as Bangladesh dominated a hapless Afghanistan to score 362-5 on the first day of the one-off Test in Dhaka on Wednesday.
Spain coach facing Italy as if it were his "last match"
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente said he would take on Italy in the Nations League semi-final on Thursday as if it was his "last game" in charge.
French federation names new chief months before Rugby World Cup
The French Rugby Federation (FFR) announced it had appointed Florian Grill as its new president on Wednesday less than three months out from hosting the Rugby World Cup.
Kyrgios says he spent time in psychiatric hospital
Nick Kyrgios was admitted to a London psychiatric hospital because he contemplated suicide during Wimbledon in 2019, Australian media reported Wednesday citing a new episode of the Netflix documentary 'Break Point'.
Gatland 'would have avoided Wales return' if he had known extent of problems
Warren Gatland says he would not have returned for a second spell as Wales coach had he known the full extent of the problems plaguing Welsh rugby.
Australia coach wants 'great performance' to stop Messi in Beijing
Australia said Wednesday they have maximum respect for Lionel Messi but will do everything they can to stop him when they meet Argentina in a Beijing friendly.
Madrid confirm Bellingham arrival from Dortmund
Real Madrid confirmed the signing of Jude Bellingham from Borussia Dortmund on a six-year deal on Wednesday, with the English international costing over 100 million euros ($108 million).
Olympic champion McKeown swims third fastest 100m backstroke ever
Olympic champion Kaylee McKeown fired a warning shot to American arch-rival Regan Smith Wednesday with the third-fastest 100m backstroke ever as she warms up for next month's world championships in Japan.
Najmul ton guides Bangladesh to 235-2 against Afghanistan
Najmul Hossain struck an unbeaten century to guide free-flowing Bangladesh to 235-2 at tea on Wednesday's opening day of their one-off Test against Afghanistan.
Rape-accused Lamichhane spearheads Nepal's World Cup dreams
Sandeep Lamichhane is set to play a key role in Nepal's bid to seal a place at the one-day World Cup for the first time despite the former skipper being on bail for an alleged rape.
Former Wallabies lock Coleman named in Tonga squad
Experienced Wallabies lock Adam Coleman was named in Tonga's squad Wednesday alongside ex-Australia teammate Israel Folau for Tests next month in the build-up to the World Cup.
Covid-delayed Asian Games defy 'difficulties' to enter home straight
Chinese organisers said Wednesday there had been "a lot of difficulties" but Asian Games venues were ready for the pandemic-delayed competition with 100 days to go.
Swim star Titmus questions big-stage credentials of rival McIntosh
Olympic champion Ariarne Titmus says teenage Canadian rival Summer McIntosh is yet to prove herself under pressure, as the pair ready for a blockbuster showdown at the world swimming championships next month.
New Zealand all-rounder Bracewell out of ODI World Cup with injury
All-rounder Michael Bracewell will miss the one-day World Cup this October with a ruptured Achilles tendon, New Zealand Cricket said on Wednesday.
PGA Tour chief Monahan steps back due to 'medical situation'
Under-fire PGA Tour chief Jay Monahan is stepping away from day-to-day operations of the tour as he recovers from an undisclosed medical situation, a statement said Tuesday.
Vegas Golden Knights thrash Florida Panthers to win NHL Stanley Cup
Mark Stone grabbed a brilliant hat-trick as the Vegas Golden Knights thrashed the Florida Panthers 9-3 on Tuesday to clinch the NHL Stanley Cup for the first time in the franchise's six-year history.
Kyrgios vents over towels, pleads for patience after losing on return
Nick Kyrgios got upset over a lack of white towels and later pleaded for patience following a straight-sets defeat in Stuttgart to Wu Yibing on his return to tennis.
England's 'Bazball' revolution faces ultimate test in Ashes
Can England regain the Ashes playing their ultra-aggressive "Bazball" brand of cricket or will they come unstuck against battle-hardened Australia?
Italy Nations League clash key for Spain coach De la Fuente
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente faces a key moment early in his reign when his side take on Italy in the Nations League semi-final on Thursday in Enschede.
England v Australia: The Ashes explained
England and Australia will renew their storied rivalry on Friday in the first Test of the latest Ashes series at Edgbaston.
Fitzpatrick quietly confident heading into US Open title defense
US Open champion Matt Fitzpatrick doesn't think his game is quite where it was when he won his breakthrough major title last year, but that hasn't dented his confidence heading into his title defense at Los Angeles Country Club.
Hometown Homa dreams of major breakthrough as US Open returns to LA
California kid Max Homa dreamed of contending for a major in his hometown, and now that the US Open is returning to Los Angeles after a 75-year hiatus he could get his chance.
Koepka keen to build major title tally
Brooks Koepka's fifth major title at the PGA Championship last month only whetted his appetite for success on golf's biggest stages.
Rahm, Koepka seek to keep US Open focus amid merger turmoil
Jon Rahm could do without the sense of "limbo" wrought by the bombshell merger of the PGA Tour and LIV Golf's Saudi backers as he prepares for the US Open, but Brooks Koepka expects to thrive amid the "chaos" of the week.
Kyrgios vents over missing towels in Stuttgart opening loss
Nick Kyrgios got upset over a lack of white towels as he made a losing return to tennis on Tuesday, ambushed by grass-court debutant Wu Yibing 7-5, 6-3 at the ATP Stuttgart event.
Bellingham confident England will deliver major tournament win
Jude Bellingham believes England are on the cusp of a major tournament win at Euro 2024 after three near misses under Gareth Southgate.
On comeback, Venus Williams fades against teenager Naef
Venus Williams, playing her first match since early January, went down 3-6, 7-6 (7/3), 6-2 to Celine Naef in the first round in 's-Hertogenbosch in the Netherlands on Tuesday.
Will Kylian Mbappe actually leave PSG this time?
Will Kylian Mbappe stay at Paris Saint-Germain or go this summer? Could he negotiate a new contract with the French champions?
Messi confirms triumphant 2022 World Cup was probably his last
Lionel Messi on Tuesday confirmed he "doesn't think" he will play at another World Cup in an interview with Chinese media, after the 35-year-old led Argentina to victory at last year's tournament in Qatar.
Ex-All Black Sopoaga 'happy' for Lyon after Garbajosa axe
Lyon's former New Zealand fly-half Lima Sopoaga said on Tuesday coach Xavier Garbajosa's departure from the French club should have come earlier.