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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.
Messi and Miami relishing reunion with PSG and Enrique
Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano is hoping that Lionel Messi's memories of his unhappy time at Paris Saint-Germain will fire him up for Sunday's clash between the two teams in the Club World Cup.
Extreme heat, storms take toll at Club World Cup
Furnace-like heat and the threat of thunder and lightning are wreaking havoc at the Club World Cup -- and more of the same is likely at the 2026 World Cup.
Club World Cup winners team who handles weather best: Dortmund's Kovac
Borussia Dortmund coach Niko Kovac said Tuesday the team who copes best with the summer heatwave in the United States will win the Club World Cup.
FIFA launch probe into Rudiger racism allegation
FIFA has opened a disciplinary investigation into Pachuca's Gustavo Cabral after allegations he made a racist comment to Real Madrid's Antonio Rudiger, the global football governing body said Tuesday.
Three things we learned from the first Test between England and India
England beat India by five wickets in the first Test at Headingley after a superb 149 from opener Ben Duckett helped make light of a seemingly stiff chase of 371.
Amateurs Auckland City hold Boca Juniors to Club World Cup draw
Amateur side Auckland City earned the greatest result in the team's history with a 1-1 draw against Boca Juniors at the Club World Cup on Tuesday.
Neymar signs for six more months with Santos with an eye on World cup
Neymar on Tuesday extended his contract with Brazilian club Santos until the end of 2025, as he attempts to recapture his form in time for next year's World Cup.
Benfica beat Bayern to top group C
Portugal's Benfica beat German champions Bayern Munich 1-0 on Tuesday to book their place in the last 16 of the Club World Cup and finish top of Group C.
England knew they could 'blow match apart' says Stokes after India triumph
England captain Ben Stokes praised his side's approach after they pulled off a remarkable five-wicket win over India in the first Test at Headingley on Tuesday.
Lyon appeal relegation to Ligue 2 by financial regulator
Seven-time Ligue 1 champions Lyon said on Tuesday they would appeal their relegation to the second-tier by French football's financial watchdog.
Arbitrator finds NFL encouraged teams to cut veteran guarantees: reports
An arbitrator ruling on a collusion grievance between the NFL and its players union found the league encouraged all teams to reduce contract guarantees for veteran players in March 2022, according to multiple reports on Tuesday.