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No US-born Black players in World Series for first time since 1950
Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker says the first World Series since 1950 without a US-born Black player "looks bad" but is counting upon a new generation to restore baseball diversity.
ATP, WTA to start 2023 season with mixed teams event in Australia
A new mixed teams event, the United Cup, will open the 2023 tennis season in Australia, with US$15 million in prizemoney and rankings points at stake, the ATP and WTA said on Friday.
Ronaldo scores on United return as Europa League progress assured
Cristiano Ronaldo scored on his first Manchester United appearance since his refusal to come on as a substitute last week in a 3-0 win over Sheriff Tiraspol in the Europa League on Thursday.
Nola hopes to extend mastery over Astros into World Series
Philadelphia pitcher Aaron Nola, who baffled Houston's formidable batting lineup in a playoff-clinching victory, walks back onto the same mound Friday for the opening game of the World Series.
Ronaldo scores on United return in Sheriff stroll
Cristiano Ronaldo scored on his first Manchester United appearance since his refusal to come on as a substitute last week in a 3-0 win over Sheriff Tiraspol in the Europa League on Thursday.
Hamilton hoping to race on past 40 with new Mercedes contract
Lewis Hamilton has said he hopes to sign a new multi-year contract with Mercedes and continue racing in Formula One into his forties.
Golden State worth $7 bn as NBA's most valued club: Forbes
Reigning NBA champion Golden State topped the list of most valuable NBA franchises released on Thursday by Forbes magazine, the Warriors coming in at $7 billion to dethrone the New York Knicks.
India's Atwal makes emotional PGA return with 63 in Bermuda
India's Arjun Atwal, idled while grieving his father's death, returned to competition by firing an eight-under-par 63, one off the lead in Thursday's opening round of the PGA Bermuda Championship.
Trump puts blame on PGA Tour for LIV Golf split
Former United States President Donald Trump said on Thursday that the PGA Tour "blew a great opportunity" by not making a deal with the Saudi-backed LIV Golf.
Rodgers relishing no-hoper status as Packers face Bills
Aaron Rodgers wants the Green Bay Packers to embrace their underdog status as the struggling team bids to snap a three-game losing streak against the in-form Buffalo Bills on Sunday.
Diamond lauches Worcester rugby rescue plan
Former Worcester director of rugby Steve Diamond has launched a bid to rescue the financially-stricken club from administration in the hope of seeing the club return to the English Premiership within the next four years.
Pakistan-born wannabe fighter pilot Raza flies high for Zimbabwe
Sikandar Raza failed a test for Pakistan's air force but was flying high on Thursday after playing a central role in Zimbabwe's shock Twenty20 World Cup win over the country of his birth.
Spurs skipper Lloris struggling to understand VAR after European setback
Tottenham Hotspur captain Hugo Lloris was left bewildered by VAR after his side were denied a win late on against Sporting Lisbon and qualification for the knockout phase of the Champions League.
Liverpool manager Klopp fined £30,000 over Man City red card but escapes ban
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has been fined £30,000 ($38,000, 35,000 euros) the Football Association said on Thursday but he has avoided a touchline ban following a red card he received during the Reds' 1-0 win over Manchester City earlier this month.
Zimbabwe deal another World Cup shock but SKY the limit for India
Surprises kept coming at the Twenty20 World Cup after Zimbabwe followed Ireland's shock win over England by stunning Pakistan by one run in a nail-biting finale on Thursday.
NBA to stream top French prospect Wembanyama's games
The NBA said Thursday it will stream club games featuring rising French star Victor Wembanyama as as anticipation surrounding the expected 2023 No.1 Draft pick reaches fever pitch.
'Door open' for axed fly-half Russell says Scotland coach Townsend
Head coach Gregor Townsend said on Thursday the "door was open" for playmaker Finn Russell after naming Blair Kinghorn at fly-half for Scotland's autumn international opener at home to Australia this weekend.
Garcia says Ryder Cup exile 'hurts'
Sergio Garcia says it "hurts" to be out of the picture for the Ryder Cup after joining the LIV Golf series but said he does not want to be a "burden" for the European team.
Zimbabwe stun Pakistan by one run at T20 World Cup
Zimbabwe pulled off a stunning one-run upset over Pakistan on Thursday to put the Asian giants in danger of an early exit from the Twenty20 World Cup.
Kinghorn starts at fly-half for Scotland against Australia
Blair Kinghorn will start at fly-half for Scotland, with Ollie Smith coming in at full-back, for the Autumn international opener against Australia at Murrayfield on Saturday.
Youngs backs Genge to lead England rugby team
England's most-capped player, Ben Youngs, has backed former "rough diamond" Ellis Genge to lead the side in their November international opener against Argentina at Twickenham.
Too early to talk of a Verstappen era, says Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton believes it is too early to refer to a ‘Max Verstappen era’ following the Dutchman’s success in clinching a second consecutive drivers world title with Red Bull
Hooper returns for Australia rugby tour opener against Scotland
Australia's rugby union great Michael Hooper was recalled to the team announced Thursday for this weekend's European tour opener against Scotland at Murrayfield.
Mountains dominate 2023 men's Tour de France route
The 2023 route for the men's Tour de France unveiled Thursday passes across all five of the nation's mountain ranges, favouring climbers such as 2019 champion Egan Bernal.
India's women cricketers to be paid same match fee as men
India's international women cricketers will be paid the same match fee as the men, its cricket board said Thursday, hailing a "new era of gender equality" in the nation's favourite sport.
Kohli stars again as ominous India thrash Netherlands
Virat Kohli smashed a second successive half-century as India thrashed the Netherlands by 56 runs on Thursday to put themselves in a strong position at the Twenty20 World Cup.
Barca crash out of Champions League again despite spending spree
Barcelona exited the Champions League at the group phase for the second season running on Wednesday, a 3-0 home defeat by Bayern Munich rubbing salt in the wound after their fate was sealed 700 kilometres away.
Kohli, Rohit hit 50s as India make 179-2 against Netherlands
Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav all slammed half-centuries as India stormed to 179-2 against the Netherlands at a packed Sydney Cricket Ground in the Twenty20 World Cup on Thursday.
All Blacks 'disappointed' at women's World Cup schedule clash
Head coach Ian Foster said Thursday his All Blacks were disappointed that they will be playing at the same time as the New Zealand women's World Cup quarter-final.
Reinvigorated All Blacks in confident mood for Japan Test
All Blacks head coach Ian Foster said Thursday that his players were ready to show that their troubles were behind them as they kick off their northern hemisphere tour on Saturday against Japan.
Australia's Wade positive for Covid ahead of England clash
Australian wicketkeeper Matthew Wade has tested positive for Covid at the Twenty20 World Cup but is expected to play in Friday's crucial clash with England, the team said.
Rossouw blasts century as South Africa crush Bangladesh
Rilee Rossouw blasted 109 and shared in a record-breaking stand with Quinton de Kock as South Africa crushed Bangladesh to kickstart their Twenty20 World Cup title charge in Sydney on Thursday.