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South Africa's Shamsi hits out at 'ridiculous' T20 World Cup critics
South Africa leg-spinner Tabraiz Shamsi lambasted his team's "ridiculous" critics after the Proteas won another T20 World Cup nail-biter to reach the semi-finals.
Afghan fans aglow after historic Australia T20 World Cup win
Beleaguered Afghans were riding high Monday after a historic weekend T20 World Cup victory over Australia spread a rare mood of euphoria across the country.
Veteran Wallaby Beale has 'fire in belly' after recall
Veteran Kurtley Beale said Monday he still had "fire in the belly" and wanted to help propel Australia back to the top after completing a remarkable comeback to the Wallabies fold.
Hungary's Varga set for surgery on 'multiple' facial fractures
Hungary striker Barnabas Varga is expected to undergo surgery after fracturing "multiple bones" in his face in a sickening collision during his team's 1-0 win over Scotland at Euro 2024.
'Honoured' Scott Barrett named All Blacks captain as England await
Scott Barrett was named captain of the All Blacks on Monday by head coach Scott Robertson, as he unveiled his first squad for a two-Test series against England next month.
All Blacks name Scott Barrett as new captain
Scott Barrett was named captain of the All Blacks on Monday by head coach Scott Robertson, as he unveiled his first squad for a two-Test series against England next month.
South Africa beat West Indies to reach T20 World Cup semi-finals
South Africa edged the West Indies by three wickets in a rain-affected Super Eights match on Sunday to reach the T20 World Cup semi-finals and eliminate the hosts.
Australian Rules cleared of anti-doping breaches
An inquiry Monday cleared Australian Rules players and support staff of feigning injuries to cover up illicit drug use, but recommended the sport overhaul its approach amid fears of "criminal infiltration".
Uruguay show they will be intense threat at Copa America
Marcelo Bielsa's Uruguay offered an instant reminder of why they will likely be among the challengers at the Copa America with an impressive 3-1 victory over Panama on Sunday.
Dutch eyeing top spot in Euro 2024 group ahead of France
The Netherlands are hoping to pinch top spot in Group D at Euro 2024 ahead of France but on Tuesday face a confident Austria side who may need a positive result to reach the last 16.
Lyles wins 100m at US trials to qualify for Paris Olympics
World 100 meters champion Noah Lyles claimed a measure of redemption by winning the 100m at the US athletics trials on Sunday, booking his ticket to the Paris Olympics.
USA and Uruguay make winning starts to Copa campaigns
Christian Pulisic scored one goal and set up another as the United States launched their Copa America campaign with a clinical 2-0 Group C victory over Bolivia on Sunday.
Five issues England must resolve to deliver on expectation at Euro 2024
Booed by their own fans and heavily criticised by the media back home, England's Euro 2024 campaign is off to a stuttering start despite picking up four points from their opening two games.
Olympic legends: from Nadia Comaneci to 'Flo-Jo' - Part 3
AFP continues its look back at the history of the Olympics to pick out some of the legends that have lit up the Games.
France wait for Mbappe to return and the goals to flow at Euro 2024
France appear almost certain to reach the last 16 at Euro 2024 but they are hoping to have Kylian Mbappe back, and rediscover their goal-scoring touch, when they face Poland in their final group game on Tuesday.
Olympic legends: from Jesse Owens to Bob Beamon - Part 2
AFP continues its look back at the history of the Olympics to pick out some of the legends that have lit up the Games.
Olympic legends: from Spyridon Louis to Betty Robinson - Part 1
The Paris Olympics will be the 33rd summer edition since the first modern Games in Athens in 1896.
Manuel caps US Olympic swimming trials with 50m free win
Simone Manuel will go for gold in the 50m freestyle at a third straight Olympics in Paris after snatching victory at the US swimming trials on Sunday by two-hundredths of a second.
Germany survive Euro 2024 scare as Hungary victory marred by injury drama
Germany survived a scare to finish top of Group A at Euro 2024 as Niclas Fuellkrug's stoppage-time goal rescued a 1-1 draw against Switzerland on Sunday, while Hungary's Barnabas Varga suffered a sickening injury in a 1-0 win that eliminated Scotland.
Pulisic shines as USA sink Bolivia in Copa America
Christian Pulisic scored one goal and set up another as the United States launched their Copa America campaign with a clinical 2-0 Group C victory over Bolivia on Sunday.
England's Hatton wins first LIV Golf title at Nashville
England's Tyrrell Hatton fired a six-under par 65 in Sunday's final round to capture LIV Golf Nashville, winning his first title since jumping to the Saudi-backed series in January.
Dorival Junior searches for Brazil's balance ahead of Copa opener
Brazil coach Dorival Junior says his team have yet to find their balance but is hoping they can discover the right mix when their Copa America campaign kicks off against Costa Rica on Monday.
South Korea's Amy Yang wins Women's PGA Championship
South Korea's Amy Yang captured her long-awaited first major title on Sunday, hanging on late for a three-stroke victory at the Women's PGA Championship in her 75th major start.
Clarke rages over penalty decision as Scotland exit Euros
Scotland manager Steve Clarke blasted the decision not to award a penalty in a 1-0 loss to Hungary that knocked his team out of Euro 2024 on Sunday.
Hungary dedicate Euro 2024 win to stricken Varga after 'terrible' injury
Hungary winger Roland Sallai dedicated Sunday's 1-0 win over Scotland at Euro 2024 to Barnabas Varga who was stretchered off and taken to hospital after a sickening collision which will rule him out of the rest of the tournament.
Hungary knock Scotland out of Euros after Varga injury horror
Kevin Csoboth scored in the 10th minute of added time after a frightening injury to Barnabas Varga as Hungary snatched a 1-0 win over Scotland to stay in the hunt for a place in the last 16 of Euro 2024.
Coach Yakin praises 'immense' Swiss after Germany draw
Switzerland coach Murat Yakin praised his side's performance despite conceding a last-gasp Niclas Fuellkrug equaliser in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Euro 2024 hosts Germany in Frankfurt.
Germany survive Euro 2024 scare as Hungary star suffers horror injury
Germany survived a scare to finish top of Group A at Euro 2024 as Niclas Fuellkrug's stoppage-time goal rescued a 1-1 draw against Switzerland, while Hungary striker Barnabas Varga suffered a sickening injury in the 1-0 win that eliminated Scotland on Sunday.
Southgate still the right coach for England despite Euro 2024 struggles: Kane
Harry Kane has thrown his support behind Gareth Southgate amid criticism coming the way of the England manager after a sluggish start to Euro 2024.
Gundogan toasts last-gasp 'liberation' as Euro hosts Germany top group
Germany captain Ilkay Gundogan said Niclas Fuellkrug's stoppage-time equaliser on Sunday, which rescued top spot in Group A, had "liberated" the Euro 2024 hosts.
Germany survive Euro 2024 scare as Hungarian star suffers horror injury
Germany survived a scare to finish top of Group A at Euro 2024 as Niclas Fuellkrug's stoppage-time goal rescued a 1-1 draw against Switzerland, while Scotland were eliminated after a last-gasp 1-0 defeat against Hungary whose striker Barnabas Varga suffered a sickening injury.
Varga stretchered off after sickening Euro 2024 clash, in 'stable' condition
Hungary's Barnabas Varga was stretchered off after a sickening collision during the Euro 2024 clash with Scotland on Sunday.