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Medvedev dispatches home hope Zverev to meet Bublik in Halle final
Russian Daniil Medvedev dispatched home favourite Alexander Zverev in three sets to reach his first final in 15 months at the ATP tournament in Halle on Saturday.

Hundred hero Pope answers England's prayers as Bumrah strikes in first Test
Ollie Pope made a defiant century as England fought back despite Jasprit Bumrah's three-wicket haul and a blistering hundred from Rishabh Pant for India on Saturday's second day of the first Test at Headingley.

Bellingham strikes as Dortmund sink Sundowns in Club World Cup thriller
Jobe Bellingham netted his first Borussia Dortmund goal in a gripping 4-3 win over Mamelodi Sundowns at the Club World Cup on Saturday.

Feyi-Waboso sees red as France beat England in unofficial Test
Immanuel Feyi-Waboso was sent off on his return from injury as England's summer tour preparations were dealt a blow in a dramatic 26-24 defeat to a France XV at Twickenham on Saturday.

From attendances to NBA-style walkouts: Club World Cup talking points
The opening week of the first 32-team FIFA Club World Cup in the United States has been played under a political shadow, while South American sides impress and some games struggle to attract fans.

Bellingham strikes as Dortmund sink Sundowns
Jobe Bellingham netted his first Borussia Dortmund goal in a thrilling 4-3 win over Mamelodi Sundowns at the Club World Cup on Saturday.

Alcaraz sets up Queen's final clash with Lehecka
Carlos Alcaraz reached the Queen's Club final for the second time as the world number two eased to a 6-4, 6-4 win over Roberto Bautista Agut on Saturday.

MLB suspends Padres pitcher three games for hitting Ohtani
San Diego Padres pitcher Robert Suarez was issued a three-game suspension and an undisclosed fine by Major League Baseball for intentionally hitting Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Medvedev dispatches home hope Zverev to reach Halle final
Russian Daniil Medvedev dispatched home favourite Alexander Zverev in three sets to reach the finals of the ATP tournament in Halle on Saturday.

India star Bumrah strikes before Duckett and Pope hold firm in 1st Test
India spearhead Jasprit Bumrah struck an early blow before England's Ben Duckett and Ollie Pope kept the tourists at bay on Saturday to leave the first Test at Headingley intriguingly poised.

Nottingham Forest boss Nuno signs new three-year contract
Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo was rewarded for guiding his side into Europe by signing a new three-year contract on Saturday.

Ill Mbappe out of second Real Madrid Club World Cup clash
Ill Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappe will not travel to Charlotte for the team's Club World Cup match against Pachuca, a club source told AFP Saturday.

Lehecka stuns Draper to reach Queen's final
Czech world number 30 Jiri Lehecka stunned Britain's Jack Draper to reach the Queen's Club final with a 6-4, 4-6, 7-5 victory on Saturday.

Marc Marquez continues MotoGP dominance by winning Mugello sprint
Marc Marquez continued his march towards a seventh elite world title by winning Saturday's sprint race at the Italian MotoGP and extending his lead at the top of the championship.

Bangladesh draw first Test with Sri Lanka after rain hampers play
The first Test between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka fizzled out into a damp draw on Saturday, with rain robbing the match in Galle of a proper climax.

Pant scores India's third hundred in 1st Test before England hit back
Rishabh Pant became the third India batsman in the innings to make a hundred before England hit back with the ball on Saturday's second day of the series opener at Headingley.

Vondrousova surprises Sabalenka to reach Berlin final
Marketa Vondrousova brushed aside world number one Aryna Sabalenka in Berlin on Saturday to reach her first final since lifting the Wimbledon title two years ago.

Mexican boxing legend Alvarez promises Crawford bout will be one of his 'best'
Mexico's undisputed super middleweight world champion Canelo Alvarez promises his title bout with Terence Crawford in Las Vegas on September 13 will be one of the legend's "best".

Farrell adamant Lions 'won't suger-coat' Argentina loss
Andy Farrell insisted he would demand an improved performance from his British and Irish Lions when they arrive in Australia after their 28-24 defeat by Argentina in Dublin.

Shanto clinches second ton as Bangladesh set Sri Lanka 296-run target
Najmul Hossain Shanto scored his second century of the match as Bangladesh declared on 285 for six on Saturday to set Sri Lanka a challenging target of 296 in 37 overs on the final day of the first Test in Galle.

Crusaders out-muscle Chiefs to clinch 15th Super Rugby crown
The clinical Canterbury Crusaders turned to forward power to beat the Waikato Chiefs 16-12 in a tense Super Rugby final on Saturday and clinch a record 15th title.

Australian opener Konstas says he has 'come a long way'
Teenage opener Sam Konstas said Saturday he had "come a long way" from his combative debut against India after winning his place back for Australia's opening Test against the West Indies.

Samaranch Senior -- controversial diplomat who saved the Olympics
Incoming and outgoing International Olympic Committee presidents Kirsty Coventry and Thomas Bach will salute each other in the handover ceremony on Monday but the person they will thank for the movement's continued existence is Juan Antonio Samaranch Senior.

Flamengo floor Chelsea at Club World Cup, Bayern edge out Boca
Flamengo produced a brilliant second-half fightback to beat Chelsea 3-1 at the Club World Cup on Friday and qualify for the last 16, while Bayern Munich joined them in reaching the knockout phase with a battling win over Boca Juniors.

Bayern overcome battling Boca to reach Club World Cup last 16
Bayern Munich booked their place in the knockout stages of the Club World Cup with Harry Kane and Michael Olise on target in a hard-fought 2-1 win over Argentina's Boca Juniors on Friday.

Jeeno extends lead at Women's PGA Championship
Jeeno Thitikul closed with back-to-back birdies in a two-under par 70 on Friday to stretch her lead to three strokes as sweltering heat and high winds again tested golfers at the Women's PGA Championship in Texas.

Flamengo floor Chelsea at Club World Cup, Bayern face Boca
Flamengo produced a brilliant second-half fightback to beat Chelsea 3-1 at the Club World Cup on Friday as the Brazilian giants became the first team to qualify for the last 16 at FIFA's lucrative new tournament.

Defending champions Toulouse hold off Bayonne to reach Top 14 final
Defending champions Toulouse held off Bayonne 32-25 on Friday to advance to the final of the Top 14 where they will play the winners of the second semi-final between Bordeaux-Begles and Toulon.

Teams from 'south' have Club World Cup heat advantage: Dortmund's Kovac
Borussia Dortmund coach Niko Kovac said Friday teams from the "south" have an advantage on European teams at the Club World Cup because of the current high temperatures in the United States.

'It's only match one' says Itoje after Lions mauled by Pumas
The British & Irish Lions captain Maro Itoje brushed off Friday's defeat against Argentina in Dublin, saying his side will "live, learn and get better".

Fleetwood, Thomas and Scheffler share PGA Travelers lead
England's Tommy Fleetwood made two eagles and a birdie in the last six holes Friday to grab a share of the lead with top-ranked Scottie Scheffler and Justin Thomas at the PGA Travelers Championship.

Maresca accepts Chelsea were second best in Flamengo loss
Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca admitted his team were deservedly beaten by Flamengo following their 3-1 loss to the Brazilians at the Club World Cup on Friday, but said Nicolas Jackson's second-half sending-off would have no impact on his future at Stamford Bridge.