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Wallabies release Reds pair Faessler and Paisami for Lions clash
Hooker Matt Faessler and centre Hunter Paisami have been released by the Wallabies so they can play for the Queensland Reds against the British and Irish Lions next week.
Vinicius, Mbappe have to defend: Real Madrid's Alonso
New Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso warned his team's stars including Vinicius Junior and Kylian Mbappe on Wednesday that they must all pitch in defensively.
US teen Cooper Flagg chosen by Mavericks with top pick in NBA draft
Versatile US college teen star Cooper Flagg was selected first overall in the NBA draft on Wednesday by the Dallas Mavericks, where he'll join a star-laden team already touted as a playoff threat next season.
Guardiola says City must be ready to 'suffer' in Orlando heat
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says his team must be ready to 'suffer' in the Florida heat when they face Juventus in their final Club World Cup Group G match on Thursday.
NBA studying uptick of Achilles injuries - Silver
NBA commissioner Adam Silver said Wednesday the league is studying a rash of recent Achilles tendon injuries, days after Indiana's Tyrese Haliburton became the latest player to be hobbled by such an injury in game seven of the NBA Finals.
Pacquiao 'hungry' for comeback after four-year layoff
Manny Pacquiao said Wednesday that his lengthy layoff from boxing has reignited his passion for the sport as he prepares for next month's world welterweight title comeback against Mario Barrios.
'Job done': Sundowns coach proud despite Club World Cup exit
Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso said Wednesday his team could return to South Africa with their heads held high despite exiting the Club World Cup in the group stage on Wednesday.
Australia quicks hit back after strong West Indies bowling effort
Australia's pacers struck back with four wickets after they were dealt some of their own medicine in being dismissed for 180 by the West Indies fast bowlers on the opening day of the first Test in Barbados on Wednesday.
Dortmund through to Club World Cup last 16, Fluminense deny Sundowns
A solitary first-half goal by Daniel Svensson gave Borussia Dortmund a 1-0 win against Ulsan HD on Wednesday as the Germans secured a place in the last 16 of the Club World Cup.
Sale of NBA's $10 bn Lakers expected to close this year
The sale of the Los Angeles Lakers to billionaire Mark Walter is expected to close later this year in a deal that will see Jeanie Buss remain governor of the club "for the foreseeable future," Walter and Buss announced on Wednesday.
Elliott-inspired England to play Germany in Under-21 Euros final
Harvey Elliott scored twice as reigning champions England defeated the Netherlands 2-1 on Wednesday to set up a final against Germany at the Under-21 European Championship.
Mbappe absent from Real Madrid squad for Salzburg Club World Cup clash
Kylian Mbappe has been left out of the Real Madrid squad for Thursday's final Club World Cup group game against Red Bull Salzburg, despite returning to training following illness.
Sainz opts out of race for FIA presidency
Two-time world rally champion Carlos Sainz Sr said on Wednesday he was not going to run for president of the International Motoring Federation (FIA), clearing the way for Mohammed Ben Sulayem's re-election.
Shamar Joseph rips through Australia top order in first Test
Shamar Joseph spearheaded an incisive West Indies bowling effort in reducing Australia to 138 for six at tea on the opening day of the first Test of a three-match series in Barbados on Wednesday.
Mbappe returns to Real Madrid training at Club World Cup
Kylian Mbappe returned to training on Wednesday after missing Real Madrid's first two matches at the Club World Cup in the United States due to illness, the Spanish giants confirmed to AFP.
Elliott double fires England into Under-21 Euros final
Harvey Elliott scored twice as reigning champions England defeated the Netherlands 2-1 on Wednesday to reach the final of the Under-21 European Championship in Slovakia.
Shamar Joseph gives West Indies strong start against Australia
Shamar Joseph spearheaded an incisive West Indies bowling effort in reducing Australia to 65 for three at lunch on the opening day of the first Test of a three-match series in Barbados on Wednesday.
Raducanu's Wimbledon build-up hit by Eastbourne exit
Emma Raducanu suffered a setback ahead of Wimbledon as the former US Open champion crashed to a shock defeat against Australian teenager Maya Joint in the second round at Eastbourne on Wednesday.
'You try not to bump into things:' blind sailing in Rio
Fernando Araujo could feel the sea breeze on his face at the helm of a 40-foot yacht zipping across Rio de Janeiro's Guanabara Bay in bright sunshine.
Bielle-Biarrey 'fit' for Top 14 final after suffering concussion
Bordeaux-Begles winger Louis Bielle-Biarrey is "fit" to play this weekend's Top 14 final having been sidelined with concussion, a source close to the player told AFP on Wednesday.
Kenya's Kipyegon seeks history with four minute mile attempt
Triple Olympic champion Faith Kipyegon of Kenya will attempt to make history by becoming the first woman to run a sub-four minute mile on Thursday, but to do so she must shave nearly eight seconds off her world record.
Spain upholds fine against Rubiales for Hermoso forced kiss
A Spanish court on Wednesday confirmed the 10,800-euro fine disgraced former football federation chief Luis Rubiales received for forcibly kissing Jenni Hermoso, a sentence feminist groups condemned as too lenient.
Australia choose to bat first in first Test against West Indies
Australia captain Pat Cummins won the toss and opted to bat first on the opening day of the first Test of a three-match series against the West Indies at Kensington Oval in Barbados on Wednesday.
Gambhir backs India bowlers to 'deliver' despite first Test misery
India coach Gautam Gambhir has backed his side's raw bowling attack to "deliver for us" despite a chastening defeat by England in the first Test at Headingley.
England's Duckett says mindset change behind Test success
Ben Duckett believes a change of mindset has inspired his successful return to Test cricket after a brilliant century laid the foundation for England's remarkable win in their series opener with India.
Barcelona announce Camp Nou return for August 10
Barcelona announced on Wednesday their long-awaited return to the new Camp Nou for an August 10 friendly after years of work to expand and modernise the iconic stadium.
'Not Test class': Pundits tear into India after England chase 371
Former players, including Sunil Gavaskar, tore into India Wednesday, blaming lower-order batting failures, poor bowling and sloppy fielding for the chastening first Test defeat at Headingley.
Delap off mark as Chelsea ease into Club World Cup last 16
Liam Delap scored his first Chelsea goal in a 3-0 win over Tunisian champions Esperance on Tuesday which took the Blues into the last 16 of the Club World Cup.
Chelsea through to Club World Cup knockouts, Benfica beat Bayern
Chelsea beat Esperance of Tunisia 3-0 on Tuesday to set up a Club World Cup last-16 tie against Benfica, who defeated Bayern Munich 1-0 earlier in searing heat.
Cummins says Green 'long-term option' as Australia face new-look Windies
Cameron Green is the "long-term option" to bat at number three for Australia, Pat Cummins said, after the captain named his team for Wednesday's opening Test against the West Indies in Barbados.
Chelsea east past Esperance and into Club World Cup last 16
Liam Delap scored his first Chelsea goal in a 3-0 win over Tunisian champions Esperance on Tuesday which took the Blues through to the last 16 of the Club World Cup.
Benfica beat Bayern at Club World Cup as Auckland City hold Boca
Benfica beat Bayern Munich 1-0 in searing heat at the Club World Cup on Tuesday to progress to the last 16 as group winners, while minnows Auckland City claimed a memorable draw against Boca Juniors.