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Hong Kong arrests three for 'insulting' anthem at World Cup qualifier
Three people were arrested for turning their backs and remaining seated when China's national anthem was played prior to Hong Kong's home World Cup qualifier against Iran, police said Friday.
Portugal put faith in Ronaldo in search of Euro glory
Roberto Martinez has given Cristiano Ronaldo his full backing since taking over as Portugal coach and he will be hoping that faith helps provide the nation a second European Championship title, while Georgia make their first major tournament appearance in Group F.
Kolisi's Racing 92 'energised' by Top 14 play-off hunt
Siya Kolisi's Racing 92 head to La Rochelle in the final round of the French Top 14's regular season on Saturday as one of five clubs eyeing the final two play-off spots.
Socceroos coach blasts 'dangerous and unacceptable' Bangladesh pitch
Australia coach Graham Arnold has lashed out at the "dangerous and unacceptable" pitch in Bangladesh for their football World Cup qualifier, saying he was stressed all match about potential injuries.
USA stun cricket world and curious public with shock win over Pakistan
It was always going to take something big to make Americans pay any attention to cricket and Thursday's stunning victory by the USA over established power Pakistan provided just that moment.
Hadwin bounces back to lead at Memorial
Adam Hadwin bounced back from the disappointment of missing the cut at last week's Canadian Open to take a one-shot first-round lead at the PGA Memorial tournament in Ohio on Thursday.
Kentucky Derby, Preakness winners square off in Belmont Stakes
Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan and Preakness winner Seize the Grey square off Saturday in the Belmont Stakes, the final jewel in US flat racing's Triple Crown.
Oilers face Panthers seeking Canada's first Stanley Cup since '93
Connor McDavid, a three-time NHL Most Valuable Player, and his Edmonton Oilers teammates will have support from all across Canada when they face the Florida Panthers in the Stanley Cup Final.
ICC 'working hard' to fix New York T20 pitch
Cricket's governing body, the International Cricket Council (ICC) say they are hoping for an improvement in the surfaces at the T20 World Cup venue in New York after widespread criticism of the pitch.
Trezeguet strikes twice as Salah-led Egypt win World Cup qualifier
A whirlwind start in which Mahmoud Trezeguet scored twice propelled Mohamed Salah-led Egypt to a 2-1 victory over Burkina Faso in a World Cup matchday three showdown in Cairo on Thursday.
Hamilton says cars still too heavy despite plan to slim down
Lewis Hamilton on Thursday welcomed Formula One's plan for lighter more agile cars, but believes the sport's ruling body has not gone far enough in reducing their weight.
Erasmus leads Namibia fightback in T20 Scotland clash
Captain Gerhard Erasmus held his team's innings together with an important half-century as Namibia scored 155 for nine batting first against Scotland in a Group B encounter at the T20 Cricket World Cup at Kensington Oval in Barbados on Thursday.
United States beat Pakistan in T20 World Cup Super Over thriller
The United States enjoyed arguably the greatest day in their cricket history as they beat Pakistan in a stunning Super Over upset at the T20 World Cup on Thursday.
Tsunoda set to stay at RB as Marko agrees truce with Horner
Yuki Tsunoda is set to keep his seat at RB next year and extend his Formula One career to a fifth season, according to Red Bull's motorsport consultant Helmut Marko.
Ocon makes light of Alpine exit and wants 'to finish on a high'
Esteban Ocon on Thursday made light of his axe from Alpine and declared he will be doing his best for the team again in this weekend's Canadian Grand Prix.
United States beat Pakistan in T20 World Cup Super Over
The United States beat Pakistan in the T20 World Cup after their Group A match went to a thrilling Super Over finish in Dallas on Thursday.
Southgate wants England to refocus after Euro selection drama
Gareth Southgate has urged his England players to refocus after he dropped Jack Grealish, James Maddison and Harry Maguire from his Euro 2024 squad.
French Open: Men's semi-final guide
Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner renew their blockbuster rivalry on Friday as they battle for place in the French Open final.
French Open final beyond a dream for Italy's Paolini
Jasmine Paolini said she had never dreamed of reaching a Grand Slam final after setting up a championship decider with reigning champion Iga Swiatek at the French Open on Thursday.
Andreeva will be 'disappointed for few days' after French Open loss
Mirra Andreeva said she would be "disappointed for a few days" after her French Open run ended in tears and a comprehensive semi-final loss to Italy's Jasmine Paolini.
NFL Chiefs cancel workout after defender suffers cardiac arrest
The reigning Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs called off all team activities on Thursday after defensive lineman B.J. Thompson suffered a seizure during a meeting and went into cardiac arrest, according to multiple reports.
Swiatek returns to French Open final as Paolini stops Andreeva
Iga Swiatek will play first-time Grand Slam finalist Jasmine Paolini as she goes in search of a third successive French Open title, with 17-year-old Mirra Andreeva's remarkable run ending in tears on Thursday.
United States restrict Pakistan to 159-7 in T20 World Cup
Pakistan were held to a total of 159-7 in their T20 World Cup opener against the United States in Dallas on Thursday as the co-hosts eyed an upset win.
Formula One cars to get greener and nimbler from 2026
A greater onus will be placed on drivers' skill when Formula One launches a new era of smaller, more nimble and greener cars in 2026.
Dominant Swiatek sees off Gauff to reach French Open final
Iga Swiatek continued her bid for a fourth French Open title on Thursday with a comfortable victory over Coco Gauff to reach another final at Roland Garros.
Grealish left out of England squad for Euro 2024
Jack Grealish was a shock omission from England's Euro 2024 squad as Gareth Southgate axed the Manchester City winger on Thursday after his disappointing end to the season.
Emotional Indian legend Chhetri bows out with Kuwait draw
Thousands cheered a tearful Sunil Chhetri off the pitch after his last match for India on Thursday, bringing to a close an international career which put him among the world's all-time leading scorers.
Italy's Paolini to play Swiatek in French Open final
Jasmine Paolini will play Iga Swiatek in the French Open final after the Italian 12th seed ended the run of 17-year-old Russian sensation Mirra Andreeva in the last four on Thursday, winning 6-3, 6-1.
Gauff says lack of video replays in tennis 'ridiculous'
Coco Gauff called for video replays to be used for contentious decisions in tennis after having a heated exchange with the chair umpire during her French Open semi-final loss to Iga Swiatek on Thursday.
Seven-star S. Korea breeze through as India legend Chhetri bows out
PSG's Lee Kang-in and Tottenham's Son Heung-min both scored twice as South Korea trounced Singapore 7-0 in World Cup qualifying on Thursday while India legend Sunil Chhetri fought back tears as he made his 151st and final appearance for his country.
'Devastated' Maguire, Maddison cut from England squad for Euro 2024
Harry Maguire admitted he was "devastated" after the Manchester United defender and Tottenham playmaker James Maddison were left out of England's squad for Euro 2024.
Swiatek downs Gauff to reach French Open final, Djokovic has surgery
Iga Swiatek closed in on a third successive French Open title Thursday as she defeated Coco Gauff 6-2, 6-4 in the semi-finals, while Novak Djokovic said surgery on his injured knee "went well".
Seven-star South Korea breeze into final World Cup qualifying
PSG's Lee Kang-in and Tottenham's Son Heung-min both scored twice as South Korea trounced Singapore 7-0 on Thursday to secure their passage to the final round of Asian qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Swiatek sees off Gauff to reach French Open final
Iga Swiatek continued her bid for a fourth French Open title on Thursday with a dominant victory over Coco Gauff to reach another final at Roland Garros.
Tamberi, Jacobs aim to drive Italy to top of Euro medals table
Italy's world high jump champion Gianmarco Tamberi and sprint star Marcell Jacobs headline a strong Italian team they say should aim to top the medals table when the European athletics championships starts Friday at Rome's Stadio Olimpico.
Tottenham's Son scores twice as South Korea rout Singapore 7-0
PSG's Lee Kang-in and Tottenham's Son Heung-min both scored twice as South Korea trounced Singapore 7-0 on Thursday to seal their passage into the final round of Asian qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Premier League clubs vote to retain VAR
English Premier League clubs voted on Thursday in favour of continuing to use the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system next season.
Giant crash at cycling's Criterium du Dauphine race
A large swathe of the peloton at the Criterium du Dauphine fell in a giant pile-up on Thursday, with several ambulances attending the injured and race organisers cancelling the day's racing.
Djokovic says knee operation 'went well', no return date set
Novak Djokovic confirmed on Thursday he had undergone an operation on his right knee that he injured at the French Open and that it "went well", but gave no timeframe for his return.