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Ten Hag sticks with Fernandes as United captain after Liverpool pain
Erik ten Hag launched a robust defence of Bruno Fernandes on Wednesday after the Manchester United captain was branded a "disgrace" for his attitude in last weekend's humiliation against Liverpool.
Markram leads South Africa to strong start against West Indies
Aiden Markram fell four runs short of a second century in successive matches as South Africa got off to a strong start on the first day of the second Test against the West Indies on Wednesday.
'Nonsense' to suggest Man Utd gave up against Liverpool, says Rashford
Marcus Rashford defended Manchester United's effort in a historic 7-0 thrashing at the hands of Liverpool, with the Red Devils' top scorer putting a second half collapse down to a lack of organisation.
WPL auction changed our sport forever: Alyssa Healy
Australia's Alyssa Healy said Wednesday that the Women's Premier League will inspire more Indian girls to take up the sport, with the Twenty20 tournament already a game-changer in its inaugural edition.
UK defends asylum plan after Nazi comparison
Britain Wednesday hit back at critics including the United Nations and football presenter Gary Lineker, after he compared its new plan on illegal immigration to the rhetoric of Nazi-era Germany.
France coach Diacre under pressure as tensions grow ahead of Women's World Cup
The Women's World Cup is just a few months away but France's preparations for the showpiece in Australia and New Zealand are in disarray after a revolt by leading players piled pressure on coach Corinne Diacre.
Disappointed Dortmund must regroup to keep title dreams alive
Moments after his side's controversial last 16 exit to Chelsea on Tuesday, Borussia Dortmund coach Edin Terzic gave his disappointed charges time to digest the defeat .
Japan's Ohtani primed but nervous for World Baseball Classic debut
Japanese superstar Shohei Ohtani said Wednesday he was nervous but raring to go for his World Baseball Classic debut in front of an adoring home crowd in Tokyo.
South Africa make fast start in second Test against West Indies
Aiden Markram made a half century as South Africa raced to a fast start on the first day of the second Test against the West Indies on Wednesday.
Merckx's Tour win record 'just a number' says sprint king Cavendish
Mark Cavendish says he is not thinking about beating cycling icon Eddy Merckx's record of stage wins at the Tour De France as the veteran sprint king rolls into another season in the saddle.
World's largest cricket stadium in India with link to Trump
India will host Australia from Thursday at the biggest cricket stadium in the world for the fourth and final Test.
Australia's Smith relishes bumper crowd at largest cricket stadium
Stand-in Australia skipper Steve Smith said Wednesday it would be "pretty special" to play in front of what promises to be a bumper crowd at the world's largest cricket stadium in India.
Netherlands stun Cuba in World Baseball Classic opener
The Netherlands shrugged off nerves to stun Cuba 4-2 in the opening game of the World Baseball Classic on Wednesday in Taiwan.
Australia's Smith hopes for 'bigger totals' on fourth Test pitch
Stand-in Australia skipper Steve Smith said Wednesday the pitch for the fourth Test looks good for batsmen and different from the usual day-one turners in the previous matches in India.
Australia's Smith still in dark about pitch for final India Test
Stand-in skipper Steve Smith said Wednesday that Australia still did not know which pitch the crunch final Test against India will be played on, less than 24 hours before the match in Ahmedabad.
Netherlands beat Cuba in World Baseball Classic opener
The Netherlands beat Cuba 4-2 in the opening game of the World Baseball Classic on Wednesday, stunning the Caribbean powerhouses in the Taiwanese city of Taichung.
Haitian minnows rout Austin FC in CONCACAF Champions League
Austin FC's hopes of a deep run in the CONCACAF Champions League were left in tatters on Tuesday after the Major League Soccer club crashed to a 3-0 defeat against Haitian minnows Violette AC in the last 16.
New Zealand hope Williamson ready for Sri Lanka despite bereavement
New Zealand expect record-breaking batsman Kane Williamson will be "ready to go" when their Test series starts against Sri Lanka on Thursday, despite his late arrival because of a bereavement.
No Giannis, no problem as Bucks sink Orlando; Sixers down Wolves
The Milwaukee Bucks shrugged off the injury absence of Giannis Antetokounmpo to tighten their grip on top spot in the Eastern Conference on Tuesday with a 134-123 defeat of the Orlando Magic.
Pellegrini's Betis in good hands against Man United
Real Betis were dealt a tough Europa League last 16 draw against Erik ten Hag's Manchester United but the Spanish side are in good hands when it comes to facing the Red Devils.
Myanmar traditional boxing packs a punch, kick and headbutt
After Hlaing Htet Aung landed another vicious kick to his opponent's chest, the referee called a stop to the bout of traditional Myanmar boxing, the crowd cheered and the ringside band ended their tune with a flourish.
'Proud' Klinsmann vows to reign over Asia as South Korea boss
Jurgen Klinsmann wants to win the Asian Cup after landing in South Korea on Wednesday to take over the men's national side.
'Special night' relieves pressure on Chelsea's Potter
Chelsea manager Graham Potter breathed a sigh of relief after his side finally delivered some return on a world record one-season spend in the transfer market on Tuesday by reaching the quarter-finals of the Champions League.
PGA players benefiting from LIV revolution: McIlroy, Rahm
Rory McIlroy admitted on Tuesday that the PGA Tour's top golfers were reaping the benefits of the emergence of the Saudi Arabia-backed LIV Golf circuit.
Basketballer paid fortune as Flamengo mistake him for Wolves player
A 19-year-old Brazilian basketballer feared he was being scammed when his former club Flamengo paid him $366,000 in a case of mistaken identity this week.
Chelsea see off Dortmund to reach Champions League quarter-finals
Chelsea kept their season alive by beating Borussia Dortmund 2-0 at Stamford Bridge to progress to the quarter-finals of the Champions League 2-1 on aggregate on Tuesday.
Benfica reach Champions League quarters by thrashing Brugge
Goncalo Ramos struck twice to help Benfica romp to a 5-1 Champions League last 16, second leg win over Club Brugge on Tuesday in Lisbon and a 7-1 aggregate victory.
All Blacks star Savea suspended over throat-slitting gesture
Wellington Hurricanes captain Ardie Savea has been suspended for a week after making a throat-slitting gesture towards an opponent during a fiery clash with the Melbourne Rebels.
Vaughan's 'life and livelihood' at stake in racism hearing: lawyer
Michael Vaughan's "life and livelihood" are at stake in the Yorkshire racism hearing, the former England captain's lawyer claimed on Tuesday.
Cort takes overall Paris-Nice lead
Denmark's Magnus Cort moved to the top of the overall standings of Paris-Nice on Tuesday despite Jumbo-Visma winning the team time trial on stage three in central France.
PSG can beat Bayern as 'we have Mbappe', says Galtier
Paris Saint-Germain coach Christophe Galtier said on Tuesday the return to full fitness of Kylian Mbappe could see them past Bayern Munich and into the Champions League last eight.
Faletau says off-field issues have distracted Wales in Six Nations bid
Wales star Taulupe Faletau said on Tuesday it was "hard to give your all" against the backdrop of the contractual dispute that has engulfed Welsh rugby in recent weeks.