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Rough weather causes stand collapse, delays Galle Test
Rain and strong winds caused a stand to collapse at the Galle cricket stadium on Thursday, seriously delaying the second day's play in the opening Test between Sri Lanka and Australia.
Joseph backs Japan to beat heat against France in steamy Toyota
Japan head coach Jamie Joseph on Thursday backed his team to keep their cool in the first rugby Test against France despite temperatures forecast to soar to 35 degrees Celsius by kick-off time in Toyota on Saturday afternoon.
Ex-Wallaby Folau to make Tonga debut against wary Fiji
Controversial former Wallaby Israel Folau declared Thursday it was "awesome" to be ending a four-year Test rugby exile by making his debut for Tonga against Fiji at Saturday.
Rain delays day two start of Galle Test
Rain has delayed the start of Thursday's second day of play in the opening Test between Sri Lanka and Australia in Galle.
Wimbledon draw opens up for Nadal as Swiatek bids to extend run
Rafael Nadal tops the bill in the Wimbledon second round on Thursday, eyeing a clear path to the semi-finals as Iga Swiatek seeks a 37th consecutive win.
Neville, Porecki to make Wallaby debuts against England
Veteran lock Cadeyrn Neville and hooker David Porecki were handed Australia debuts Thursday in a powerful pack to face England in the first Test, while playmaker Quade Cooper got the nod over James O'Connor.
Gibson-Park leads Ireland's Kiwi quartet for first All Blacks Test
Ireland on Thursday named all four of their New Zealand-born players in their line-up for the first Test against the All Blacks in Auckland on Saturday.
Patience a virtue for Springsteen's run to glory days
Jessica Springsteen has made a success out of a career that could not be further removed from that of her rock legend father Bruce and yet the Olympic silver medallist show jumper told AFP that at times she feared she would never make it.
'Fearless' England excite Anderson as India sweat on Rohit
James Anderson cannot wait to rejoin a "fearless" England team, unlike any he has known in two decades of international cricket, in this week's long-delayed India series finale.
With royal backing and a Snoop Dogg rap, Malaysia minnows challenge best in Asia
A wealthy prince and some astute promotion involving US rapper Snoop Dogg have helped turn Malaysia's Johor Darul Ta'zim from footballing minnows into one of Asia's top clubs.
Fainga'anuku to debut against Ireland, Covid hits All Blacks again
Powerhouse wing Leicester Fainga'anuku will make his All Blacks debut after being named Thursday in the side to start against Ireland in the first Test as Covid struck down another New Zealand coach.
Verstappen returns to the scene of the crash chasing first British GP win
One year on from a painful crash, Max Verstappen returns to Silverstone as clear favourite to register his first British Grand Prix win and increase his lead in the title race.
LAFC 'perfect for me' -- Chiellini
Veteran Italy and Juventus defender Giorgio Chiellini said Wednesday he's looking forward to bringing a high level of play and a wealth of experience to Los Angeles FC as they pursue the Major League Soccer crown.
Australian golf 'strongly' supports PGA, European tours
Australian golf Thursday reaffirmed its "full support" of the US PGA Tour and European Tour in a rebuke to the Saudi-backed LIV series headed by Greg Norman, calling their relationship "stronger than ever".
Wing Fainga'anuku to make debut for All Blacks against Ireland
Powerhouse wing Leicester Fainga'anuku will make his All Blacks debut after being named Thursday in the New Zealand side to start against Ireland in first Test.
Harden opts out of Sixers contract, but expected to stay in Philly: reports
Philadelphia 76ers star James Harden has declined his $47.36 million player option for next season but plans to stay with the NBA club that will now have more money available to bolster its roster, US media reported Wednesday.
Murray has no plans to retire despite earliest Wimbledon exit
Andy Murray plans to be back at Wimbledon next year despite suffering a second-round defeat to John Isner on Wednesday -- his earliest-ever loss at the All England Club.
Wimbledon Day 3 - Who said what
Who said what at Wimbledon on Wednesday, the third day of the 2022 championships at the All England Club:
Sweet 16 for Djokovic as Murray exits Wimbledon
Defending champion Novak Djokovic reached the Wimbledon third round for the 16th time on Wednesday as career-long rival Andy Murray suffered his earliest-ever exit from the All England Club.
Three Boca supporters arrested for racism, Nazi salute in Brazil
Three supporters of Argentine football giants Boca Juniors have been arrested in Brazil, accused of racism and making a Nazi salute during their team's match away to Corinthians, local authorities said on Wednesday.
Andy Murray suffers earliest Wimbledon exit
Andy Murray suffered his earliest-ever defeat at Wimbledon on Wednesday, beaten 6-4, 7-6 (7/4), 6-7 (3/7), 6-4 by big-serving John Isner in the second round.
Garcia, Westwood insist LIV Golf move shouldn't cost Ryder Cup spots
European Ryder Cup stars Sergio Garcia, Lee Westwood and Martin Kaymer insisted Wednesday they saw no reason why their jump to LIV Golf should rule them out of the trans-Atlantic match play showdown.
Copenhagen gives Tour de France rapturous reception
Raucous crowds at the Copenhagen Tivoli theme park gave the Tour de France the kind of reception organisers could only have dreamed of on Wednesday.
Raducanu plays down pressure after Wimbledon exit
US Open champion Emma Raducanu played down the pressure on her young shoulders after crashing out of Wimbledon in the second round on Wednesday.
Lukaku completes return to Inter on loan from Chelsea
Romelu Lukaku returned to Inter Milan on Wednesday after completing a season-long loan move from Chelsea just a year after his flop transfer from Italy to the Premier League club.
German club wins inaugural European refugee cup
A German club with players from 24 nations won an inaugural UEFA tournament for mixed refugee teams on Wednesday in Nyon.
Jailed Becker's girlfriend, son watch Djokovic at Wimbledon
Novak Djokovic said the family of jailed former coach Boris Becker "can always count on me" after he invited the tennis great's girlfriend and son to watch him at Wimbledon.
India to leave Rohit decision until last minute
India will make a last-minute decision on Covid-hit captain Rohit Sharma's availability for Friday's Test against England.
US Open champion Raducanu crashes out of Wimbledon
US Open champion Emma Raducanu crashed out of Wimbledon on Wednesday, losing her second-round match against Caroline Garcia 6-3, 6-3 to the disappointment of the British home crowd.
Joshua 'hungry' to regain world title against Usyk
Anthony Joshua insists he is "hungry" to regain the world heavyweight title as the dethroned champion sets his sights on knocking out Oleksandr Usyk in their rematch in Saudi Arabia.
Ukraine's Tsurenko criticises Russian 'lies' after Wimbledon win
Ukrainian tennis player Lesia Tsurenko on Wednesday criticised Russian "lies" over a missile strike on a shopping mall, saying she knew people affected by the attack after reaching the third round of Wimbledon.
Sweet 16 for Djokovic as Wimbledon seeds crash
Defending champion Novak Djokovic reached the Wimbledon third round for the 16th time on Wednesday as potential semi-final opponent Casper Ruud crashed out.