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Pakistan inflict more T20 misery on West Indies

Pakistan beat the West Indies in their opening T20 international on Thursday as their spin bowlers inflicted the damage in a 14-run victory to extend a miserable run for the West Indies.

Battered Wallabies determined to deny Lions a whitewash

Wallabies skipper Harry Wilson insisted Friday his bruised and battered side can lift for the third British and Irish Lions Test despite a tough week and a slew of injuries.

McIntosh, Ledecky set up 800m world title showdown

Summer McIntosh and Katie Ledecky set up a showdown for the ages at swimming's world championships in Singapore when both stars cruised into the 800m freestyle final on Friday.

'Emotional' Yu, 12, celebrates historic world swimming medal

China's Yu Zidi said she felt "quite emotional" after the 12-year-old became the youngest swimmer in history to win a world championships medal.

Zverev rallies in Toronto to claim milestone 500th ATP match win

Top seed Alexander Zverev switched into survival mode to claim a milestone 500th ATP match win on Thursday, fighting back to beat Matteo Arnaldi 6-7 (5/7), 6-3, 6-2 at the Toronto Masters.

Farrell says debate over Australia as Lions destination 'insulting'

British and Irish Lions coach Andy Farrell has dismissed talk that the Wallabies are not worthy opponents as "insulting" and said it would be "tragic" if Australia was axed as a tour host.

After stadium delays, African Nations Championship kicks off

After severe delays in stadium renovations, east Africa is finally ready to co-host the much-awaited African Nations Championship (CHAN), kicking off on Saturday.

Wallabies' Tizzano absent from third Lions Test after online abuse

Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt says he left flanker Carlo Tizzano out of his squad for the third British and Irish Lions Test over concern for his neck and after a week of online abuse.

Richardson, Lyles ease through 100m heats at US trials

Reigning 100m world champions Sha'Carri Richardson and Noah Lyles cruised through their opening heats at the USA Track and Field trials on Thursday as they build towards the defence of their global titles at September's World Championships.

Correa returning to Astros in blockbuster MLB trade from Twins

Carlos Correa, a World Series champion and Rookie of the Year with Houston, is headed back to the Astros in a blockbuster deal with the Minnesota Twins at Major League Baseball's trade deadline on Thursday.

Rust Mobile Revealed With Official Trailer, First Hands-on Demo Set for Gamescom 2025

The new cinematic trailer showcases Rust Mobile retaining the DNA of its PC predecessor, from cutthroat PvP to base raiding while offering the accessibility and flexibility of mobilePlayers can get a hands-on experience of Rust Mobile as it makes its debut at gamescom from 20th to 24th AugustPlayers are invited to pre-register at rustmobile.com

Top seed Gauff rallies to reach WTA Montreal fourth round

World number two Coco Gauff battled through another tough three-setter Thursday, rallying from a set and a break down to beat Veronika Kudermetova and reach the fourth round of the WTA Canadian Open.

Michelsen stuns Musetti as Ruud rallies in Toronto

Alex Michelsen rallied for a 3-6, 7-6 (7/4), 6-4 upset victory over third-seeded Lorenzo Musetti on Thursday, converting his lucky seventh match point to reach the fourth round of the ATP Toronto Masters.

Michelsen stuns Musetti at ATP Toronto Masters

Alex Michelsen rallied for a 3-6, 7-6 (7/4), 6-4 upset victory over third-seeded Lorenzo Musetti on Thursday, converting his lucky seventh match point to reach the fourth round of the ATP Toronto Masters.

Atkinson and Tongue strike as India struggle in England decider

Recalled fast bowlers Gus Atkinson and Josh Tongue did the damage as India struggled to 204-6 at stumps on Thursday's opening day of their series-decider against England at the Oval.

Verstappen quells speculation by committing to Red Bull for 2026

Max Verstappen ended weeks of speculation about his future on Thursday when the reigning Formula One world champion said he would be staying with Red Bull in 2026.

Squiban solos to Tour de France stage win, Le Court maintains lead

Maeva Squiban secured a home win on the sixth stage of the women's Tour de France on Thursday, as history-maker Kim Le Court held on to her overnight lead.

Max Verstappen confirms he is staying at Red Bull next year

Max Verstappen ended weeks of speculation about his future on Thursday when the reigning Formula One world champion said he would be staying with Red Bull in 2026.

Mitchell keeps New Zealand on top against Zimbabwe

Daryl Mitchell hit 80 as New Zealand took a first innings lead of 158 runs before claiming two late wickets on the second day of the first Test against Zimbabwe at Queens Sports Club on Thursday.

Vasseur signs new contract as Ferrari team principal

Charles Leclerc on Thursday welcomed the "important" Ferrari announcement that Fred Vasseur had signed a new multi-year deal to continue as boss of the Italian team.

India captain Gill run out in sight of Gavaskar record

India captain Shubman Gill ran himself out on Thursday's opening day of the fifth and deciding Test against England as he closed in on Sunil Gavaskar's national record for runs in a series.

Wirtz said I would 'enjoy' Bayern move, says Diaz

Luis Diaz said former Liverpool teammate Florian Wirtz told him he would "enjoy" a move to Bayern Munich as the Colombian was unveiled by the Bundesliga champions on Thursday.

West Ham's Paqueta cleared of betting charges

West Ham midfielder Lucas Paqueta has been cleared of spot-fixing charges by an independent regulatory commission, the club announced on Thursday.

Authorities abandon recovery of German Olympian killed in Pakistan

Authorities have abandoned efforts to recover the body of German Olympic biathlete Laura Dahlmeier, who died in a mountaineering accident in Pakistan this week.

Talks over France, Lions game 'progressing': Benazzi

The French Rugby Federation's vice-president Abdelatif Benazzi said on Thursday informal talks are "progressing" about a game between France and the British and Irish Lions.

Popovici ready to hit the beach after world swim sprint double

David Popovici said he was looking forward to "a great big holiday on the beach" after completing a sprint double at swimming's world championships in Singapore on Thursday.

Magic Marchand adds gold to world record as McIntosh wins again

Swimming superstar Leon Marchand won 200m individual medley world gold on Thursday to go with his record as untouchable Summer McIntosh clinched a third title in Singapore.

Sleepless in Singapore: Marchand wins gold, day after world record

French swimming superstar Leon Marchand won 200m medley world gold on Thursday despite having struggled to sleep after smashing the world record the previous day.

England make early double strike in India series decider

England took two early wickets in the fifth and deciding Test against India at the Oval on Thursday, with the tourists 72-2 when a downpour led to an early lunch on the opening day.

Popovici wins 100m freestyle world gold for sprint double

Romania's David Popovici completed a world swimming sprint double in Singapore on Thursday after winning the 100m freestyle title to go with his gold in the 200m free.

Marchand wins 200m medley gold, day after world record

French swimming superstar Leon Marchand won gold in the 200m individual medley at the world championships on Thursday, a day after smashing the world record.

McIntosh powers to third gold of worlds, 12-year-old Yu fourth

Canadian swimming sensation Summer McIntosh powered to her third gold of the Singapore world championships with victory in the 200m butterfly on Thursday, falling agonisingly short of a new world record.

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