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Tokyo Games cost 20% more than organiser reported: audit
Last year's pandemic-delayed Tokyo Olympics cost 20 percent more than the final figure reported by the organising committee, according to an analysis by Japan's audit board.
Cavs beat Bucks, Raptors end Knicks winning streak
Giannis Antetokounmpo scored a season high 45 points and grabbed 14 rebounds but couldn't stop his Eastern Conference leading Milwaukee Bucks from falling to a 114-106 defeat to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday.
Eight Eagles earn Pro Bowl selections
The Philadelphia Eagles have had eight players selected for this season's Pro Bowl Games to be held in Las Vegas on February 5.
Rashford strikes for Man Utd as Charlton stun Brighton in League Cup
Marcus Rashford marked his return from World Cup duty with a brilliant solo goal as Manchester United advanced into the quarter-finals of the League Cup on Wednesday with a 2-0 win over Burnley while Premier League rivals Brighton were knocked out by third-tier Charlton.
Manchester United beat Burnley to ease into League Cup last eight
Christian Eriksen and Marcus Rashford marked their return from World Cup duty by scoring the goals as Manchester United booked their place in the quarter-finals of the English League Cup with a 2-0 win at home to Championship leaders Burnley on Wednesday.
France's Ramos handed five-week ban for head-butt
Toulouse's France full-back Thomas Ramos has been suspended for five weeks for headbutting and making contact with the area of an opponent's eye during last weekend's Champions Cup win over Sale, tournament organisers announced on Wednesday.
'Djokovic needs to be playing at all costs,' says Kyrgios
Nick Kyrgios believes Novak Djokovic "needs to be playing at all costs" and is happy the Serb will be allowed back into Australia to compete in the opening Grand Slam of the season in Melbourne next month.
Veteran Nadal coach switches to former US Open winner Stephens
Former US Open champion Sloane Stephens announced Wednesday that Francisco 'Francis' Roig, one of the architects of Rafael Nadal's record-blitzing Grand Slam career, will become her new coach.
England teenager Ahmed poised for IPL auction
Teenage rising star Rehan Ahmed could take another step in his rapid ascent through the ranks of world cricket by earning an Indian Premier League contract.
'Immaculate Reception' NFL star Franco Harris dead at 72
Former Pittsburgh Steelers running back Franco Harris, the man whose stunning catch in an NFL play-off game is celebrated as the "Immaculate Reception," has died at the age of 72, his club announced.
Guardiola says Champions League title needed to 'complete' City stint
Pep Guardiola has insisted his time as manager of Manchester City will "not be complete" if he fails to win the Champions League.
Italy's black prop Traore blasts racism after rotten banana Christmas gift
Treviso's Italy prop Cherif Traore said on Wednesday he would no longer stay silent about the racism he has suffered after a club team-mate gave him a rotten banana as a Christmas present.
Italian cycling commemorated with Florence start to 2024 Tour de France
Starting the 2024 Tour de France in Florence will fix an "incongruity" and celebrate Italian cycling, race director Christian Prudhomme told AFP on Wednesday as he confirmed the first-ever Italian Grand Depart.
Guardiola salutes World Cup winners Alvarez and Messi
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola on Wednesday paid tribute to Julian Alvarez and Lionel Messi following Argentina's World Cup triumph.
Qatar sees off World Cup criticism to claim diplomatic victory
Qatar fought a "culture war", corruption claims and accusations over rights abuses in hosting the World Cup but experts say the Gulf state has reinforced its image everywhere except parts of Europe.
New Zealand's Fleming replaces Jayawardene as Brave boss
Stephen Fleming has been appointed as the new head of coach of the Southern Brave in English cricket's Hundred, following the departure of Mahela Jayawardene, it was announced on Wednesday.
Sabalenka hopes Wimbledon will be 'more open' to return of Russian players
World number five Aryna Sabalenka is hoping Wimbledon organisers will be "a bit more open" to the idea of allowing Belarusians and Russians play in the 2023 edition.
African team can reach 2026 World Cup final - CAF boss Motsepe
African football boss Patrice Motsepe told a press conference in Johannesburg on Wednesday he believes a team from the continent can reach the 2026 World Cup final.
Olympic downhill champion Feuz to retire after Kitzbuehel next month
Olympic downhill champion Beat Feuz of Switzerland announced on Wednesday that he will retire after the World Cup race at Kitzbuehel next month.
Chelsea draft Vivell to replace Cech as technical director
Chelsea appointed Christopher Vivell as the club's new technical director on Wednesday, replacing Petr Cech who left in June.
Mbappe returns to training days after World Cup disappointment
France star Kylian Mbappe returned to training with Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday just three days after he ended up on the losing side despite scoring a hat-trick in the World Cup final.
'No complaints' from Jones over England sacking
Eddie Jones said on Wednesday he had no complaints about the way he was sacked as England coach, just nine months before the start of the Rugby World Cup.
High energy costs in Finland put hockey training on ice
Snowflakes dance in the massive spotlights at a public ice hockey rink in the Finnish city of Oulu, against the echoing sound of pucks bouncing during a precious practice session for a local youth team.
Aborted World Cup bus parade a snapshot of Argentina's charm and vice
Millions of Argentines who crammed the streets of Buenos Aires to celebrate an unforgettable moment with Lionel Messi and his World Cup winning teammates instead found themselves at a giant party bereft of its hallmark bus parade.
Nike shares soar as profits top estimates despite inventory glut
Nike shares soared Tuesday after it reported better-than-expected results despite a hit to profit margins from heavy discounting because of excess inventory.
Venus Williams accepts wildcards for Australian Open, Auckland tournaments
Venus Williams will roll back the years next month, with the 42-year-old accepting wildcards to play in the main draws of both the Australian Open and the Auckland WTA tournaments, it was announced Wednesday.
Lopetegui makes winning start as Wolves boss in League Cup
Julen Lopetegui made a winning start as Wolves manager after late goals from substitutes Raul Jimenez and Rayan Ait-Nouri secured a 2-0 victory at home to Gillingham in the English League Cup fourth round on Tuesday.
Masters will allow LIV golfers who qualify to compete in 2023
LIV Golf League players will be able to compete in next year's Masters after Augusta National chairman Fred Ridley said Tuesday the event will keep "current criteria" for 2023 entrants.
Heavyweight champions Fury and Usyk agree unification bout - Arum
Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk have agreed to fight each other next in a world heavyweight title unification bout, according to veteran boxing promoter Bob Arum.
Fan gloom as Argentina World Cup victory parade ends abruptly
Millions of jubilant fans turned out Tuesday to welcome home Argentina's World Cup winners led by Lionel Messi, but most were left disappointed when an open-top bus parade had to be abandoned due to the massive crowds, in favor of a hastily organized helicopter tour.
FIA bans 'political statements' from motorsports
The FIA has cracked down on competitors making "political, religious and personal statements or comments" in its updated rules for motorsports next season.
Argentina parties at huge victory parade in Buenos Aires
Vast crowds of ecstatic fans cheered on their heroes as Argentina's World Cup winners led by captain Lionel Messi began an open-top bus parade through the capital Buenos Aires on Tuesday following their sensational victory over France.