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Poland hopeful of star Lewandowski return for key Austria clash
Poland are hopeful star striker Robert Lewandowski will feature against Austria on Friday in a crunch Euro 2024 Group D clash after battling to return from a thigh injury.
Wimbledon champion Alcaraz knocked out of Queen's in last 16
Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz suffered a shock defeat to Britain's Jack Draper in the last 16 of the Queen's Club tournament in London on Thursday.
Cheeky Alonso predicts '21-3' Spanish rout of Italy at Euros
Fernando Alonso and Carlos Sainz are interrupting their home Spanish Grand Prix preparationsto follow events from Euro 2024 in Germany on Thursday evening.
Olympic cycling champion Archibald out of Paris 2024 after freak accident
Britain's two-time Olympic cycling champion Katie Archibald will miss the Paris 2024 Games after suffering a double leg break in a freak garden accident.
'Emotional control' driving sunny Tsunoda to blossom in F1
Yuki Tsunoda used to be known for his four-letter outbursts on the team radio -- this season it's for his controlled mastery of four wheels.
Thomas out of Springboks' clash as Wales call-up Grace ahead of Australia tour
Wales prop Henry Thomas has been ruled out of Saturday's match against world champions South Africa at Twickenham with a foot injury.
Croatia coach Dalic complains he is taken for granted
Under-fire Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic hit out at his critics on Thursday after their Euro 2024 draw with Albania, defending his team selection and complaining that he is taken for granted.
Two-time defending champion Vingegaard to ride in Tour de France
Two-time defending champion Jonas Vingegaard will ride in this year's Tour de France after recovering from the serious injuries he suffered earlier in the season his team Visma-Lease a Bike announced on Thursday.
Contepomi sweeps changes in first Argentina squad
New Argentina coach Felipe Contepomi has named a much-changed squad for next month's Tests with France and Uruguay, leaving out 15 members of the set-up at last year's Rugby World Cup.
'When we win, I mean nothing', says Croatia coach Dalic
Under-fire Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic hit out at his critics on Thursday after their Euro 2024 draw with Albania, saying that when his team are successful he "means nothing".
Wary England set for Jones reunion in steamy Japan Test
England come face to face with former boss Eddie Jones when they play his new-look Japan in a Test in sweltering Tokyo on Saturday.
Steve Cooper named manager of Premier League Leicester City
Leicester City have appointed former Nottingham Forest boss Steve Cooper as their new manager, the newly promoted Premier League club said on Thursday.
Jones says Japan will have 'red-hot go' against England
Eddie Jones vowed Japan will have "a red-hot go" against his former team England when the two sides meet in Tokyo on Saturday.
Ohtani's disgraced ex-interpreter cut from Japan textbook
Shohei Ohtani's disgraced former interpreter will be removed from a school textbook that had celebrated his work, a Japanese publisher said Thursday.
New Zealand's 'unbelievable' Hirini back from injury for Games gold bid
Gold medallist Sarah Hirini was named Thursday in New Zealand women's rugby sevens squad for the Paris Olympics, just six months after surgery for a serious knee injury.
England wary of 'bold' former boss Jones in Japan Test
Skipper Jamie George expects former boss Eddie Jones to have a few more tricks up his sleeve when England face a much-changed Japan in Tokyo on Saturday.
All Blacks 'enemies' lock horns in Super Rugby final
Waikato Chiefs lock Tupou Vaa'i has mixed feelings as he prepares for Saturday's Super Rugby final against the Auckland Blues, facing off with an All Blacks rival who is also one of his idols.
Englishman Bell leaves post as South Korea women's football boss
English coach Colin Bell has left his post as South Korea women's football boss after nearly five years in charge, the football association said Thursday.
Salt blasts England to T20 win over West Indies
Phil Salt thrashed a brilliant 87 not out off just 47 balls as defending champions England romped to an eight-wicket victory over the West Indies in their T20 World Cup Super Eight clash on Wednesday.
New kids on the block for World Cup winners South Africa against Wales
Rugby World Cup winners South Africa have included four uncapped players in the matchday 23 for a one-off Test against Wales at Twickenham on Saturday.
'Cannon balls' La Rochelle reignite rivalry with Toulouse in Top 14 semi
Holders Toulouse meet ambitious La Rochelle in the Top 14 semi-final on Friday at Bordeaux in the latest instalment of one of modern French club rugby's great contests.
Dressel eyes relay history but won't defend 100m free Olympic title
Caeleb Dressel won't defend his 100m freestyle title at next month's Paris Games, but after a third-placed finish in a storming final Wednesday at the US Olympic swimming trials he's ready to make relay history.
West Indies set England 181 to win T20 World Cup clash
Johnson Charles top-scored with 38 as hosts the West Indies set England a victory target of 181 in their T20 World Cup Super Eight clash in St. Lucia on Wednesday.
From fighting boys to Saudi Olympic history for female taekwondo star
Saudi taekwondo standout Donia Abu Taleb had an unusual introduction to the sport: for years she trained at a boys' club because there were no girls to compete with.
Spanish Grand Prix - five storylines
Formula One returns to Europe this weekend with the Spanish Grand Prix. Here AFP Sport assesses five storylines as F1 prepares for the battle of Barcelona:
Mbappe injury leaves France to prepare Plan B at Euro 2024
France boast fearsome strength in depth but remain hugely reliant on Kylian Mbappe for inspiration and are now facing the prospect of being without their injured superstar for at least their next Euro 2024 game against the Netherlands on Friday.
Scotland show courage to keep Euro 2024 hopes alive
Scotland were unable to claim a first major tournament victory in 28 years against Switzerland on Wednesday, but they bounced back from a humbling loss to Germany to record a 1-1 draw which keeps their chances of reaching the last 16 of Euro 2024 alive.
Yakin salutes Shaqiri as Swiss hit back to hold Scotland
Switzerland boss Murat Yakin hailed Xherdan Shaqiri's ability to produce magical moments after his stunning strike rescued a valuable 1-1 draw against Scotland at Euro 2024 on Wednesday.
Scotland boss Clarke delighted with performance in Swiss draw
Scotland manager Steve Clarke was delighted with his team's reaction to a humbling loss to Germany as they drew 1-1 with Switzerland in their second Euro 2024 group game on Wednesday.
Hosts Germany through to last 16 of Euros, draws for Scotland and Croatia
Hosts Germany became the first team to qualify for the knockout phase of Euro 2024 on Wednesday thanks to a 2-0 win over Hungary, while Scotland drew with Switzerland and Croatia's hopes of progressing were left hanging in the balance after they were held by Albania.
Just enjoy Messi and Di Maria while you can urges Scaloni
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni has urged his compatriots to not worry about when Lionel Messi and Angel Di Maria will hang up their boots and to instead just enjoy watching them in the Copa America.
Shaqiri stunner moves Swiss to verge of Euro last 16 after Scotland draw
Switzerland moved within touching distance of a place in the last 16 at Euro 2024 as Xherdan Shaqiri's stunning strike earned a 1-1 draw against Scotland on Wednesday.
US sprinter Knighton cleared for trials despite positive test
US sprint star Erriyon Knighton tested positive for a banned steroid earlier this year but has been cleared to take part in upcoming US Olympic track and field trials after an arbitrator ruled the substance was ingested through contaminated meat, the United State Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) said on Wednesday.
Dravid wary as India face Afghanistan in T20 World Cup
India coach Rahul Dravid warned his side will "not take Afghanistan lightly" in their second-round opener of the T20 World Cup in Barbados on Thursday.
Zhang stuns Medvedev to become first Chinese man in Halle last-eight
Zhang Zhizhen on Wednesday became the first Chinese man to reach the quarter-finals of the Halle grass-court tournament with a three-set win over fifth-ranked Daniil Medvedev of Russia.
Playing Italy like 'looking in a mirror', says Spain's De la Fuente
Luis de la Fuente said on Wednesday he was struck by the similarities between his Spain team and Italy as the pair aim to secure qualification for the knockout stage of Euro 2024.
Musiala 'our most important' player, says Germany captain Gundogan
Germany captain Ilkay Gundogan lauded forward Jamal Musiala after Wednesday's 2-0 win over Hungary, calling him "incredible" and "a joy to play with".
Murray waits on scan after Queen's injury threatens Wimbledon 'farewell'
Andy Murray's hopes of bowing out from tennis at this year's Wimbledon were left in severe doubt after a back injury forced him to retire from a second-round match at Queen's on Wednesday.
Germany's 'phenomenal' Musiala thrills again on Stuttgart homecoming
Hosts Germany clinched a spot in the Euro 2024 knockout round thanks to a dazzling display from Jamal Musiala in Stuttgart, the city of his birth.