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Police raid French rugby World Cup HQ as legal probe opened
Organisers of the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France said police raided their offices Wednesday as part of a legal probe into the management of the competition under former chief executive Claude Atcher.
Fleetwood and Molinari the captains for Europe's Ryder Cup warm-up
Tommy Fleetwood and Francesco Molinari were named Tuesday as playing captains for a new team matchplay competition aimed at boosting Europe's bid to regain the Ryder Cup.
Pakistan hold New Zealand to 152-4 in T20 World Cup semi-final
Daryl Mitchell hit an unbeaten 53 against some sharp Pakistan fielding and disciplined bowling as New Zealand were held to 152-4 in the first Twenty20 World Cup semi-final in Sydney on Wednesday.
US livid as basketball star Griner said moved to Russia penal colony
Russia is moving detained US basketball star Brittney Griner to a penal colony, her lawyers said Wednesday, drawing a sharp rebuke from the White House.
England to give Malan, Wood maximum time to make World Cup semi
England will make last-minute calls on the fitness of Dawid Malan and Mark Wood as they look to spoil the party in Thursday's Twenty20 World Cup semi-final against India, Jos Buttler said.
Roma teen star Volpato rejected last-gasp Australia World Cup call
Roma teenager Cristian Volpato rejected numerous 11th-hour attempts to convince him to play for Australia at this month's World Cup, Socceroos coach Graham Arnold said.
Portugal target Uruguay revenge as Group H favourites
Portugal's hopes of challenging for a first World Cup title will likely be heavily dictated by how well they fare in an accessible group where their main rivals are Uruguay, the country that dumped them out in the last 16 four years ago.
Everton humbled by Bournemouth, Brentford shocked in League Cup
Everton's long wait to win a trophy will not end with the League Cup after Frank Lampard's men were well beaten 4-1 by Bournemouth on Tuesday, as Brentford bowed out on penalties to League Two Gillingham.
Pique sent off at half-time in final Barcelona match
Gerard Pique was sent off at half-time of his final match before retirement, seemingly for remonstrating with the referee, but Barcelona fought back to beat Osasuna 2-1 and move five points clear at the top of La Liga on Tuesday.
Gnabry hits hat-trick as 'spectacular' Bayern thrash Bremen
Serge Gnabry scored a hat-trick as Bayern Munich moved four points clear at the top of the Bundesliga with a dominant 6-1 win against Werder Bremen on Tuesday.
Napoli extend Serie A lead to eight points after Milan held at Cremonese
Napoli extended their lead at the top of Serie A to eight points on Tuesday after beating Empoli 2-0 to claim their 10th straight league win, before nearest challengers AC Milan drew 0-0 with struggling Cremonese.
Gnabry hits hat-trick as Bayern thrash Bremen
Former Arsenal winger Serge Gnabry scored a hat-trick as Bayern Munich moved four points clear at the top of the Bundesliga with a dominant 6-1 win against Werder Bremen on Tuesday.
In-form Wolfsburg defeat Dortmund at home
Goals from defender Micky van de Ven and Germany hopeful Lukas Nmecha helped Wolfsburg end Borussia Dortmund's three-match Bundesliga winning streak with a 2-0 victory on Tuesday.
Napoli see off Empoli to go nine points clear
Napoli moved provisionally nine points clear at the top of Serie A on Tuesday after beating Empoli 2-0 to claim their 10th straight league win.
WADA refers Valieva doping case to CAS
The World Anti-Doping Agency has referred the case of Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva to the Court of Arbitration for Sport, the WADA president said Tuesday.
CAS clears Ecuador to play at World Cup
Ecuador have been given the green light to take their place at the World Cup after the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) on Tuesday upheld their qualification which had been contested by Chile and Peru over the eligibility of their defender Byron Castillo.
England boss Jones puts Lawes' health first as recall hopes fade
England boss Eddie Jones will put Courtney Lawes' health first after hinting his captain will not return from a concussion during the current Autumn Nations internationals.
Blatter says awarding Qatar World Cup was 'a mistake'
Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter says the decision to award the 2022 World Cup finals to Qatar was a "mistake".
Kane could feature in League Cup despite World Cup looming
England captain Harry Kane could play in Tottenham's League Cup tie against Nottingham Forest on Wednesday even though the World Cup is just two weeks away.
Klopp's assistant expects long-term FSG commitment to Liverpool
Liverpool assistant manager Pep Lijnders does not expect new owners at Anfield in the near future as he hailed the investments made by the Fenway Sports Group (FSG).
Le Roux returns for Springboks to counter France's 'unique' kicking game
South Africa head coach Jacques Nienaber said on Tuesday he had named Willie le Roux at full-back for this weekend's Autumn Nations Series Test with France in Marseille to deal with the hosts' "unique" kicking game.
Veteran Le Roux among five Springbok changes for France Test
South Africa have made five changes to their team to face France this weekend in the Autumn Nations Series, South African Rugby announced on Tuesday.
Eriksen named in preliminary Denmark squad for World Cup
Manchester United midfielder Christian Eriksen, who suffered a cardiac arrest during Euro 2020, was one of 21 players named by Kasper Hjulmand on Monday in Denmark's World Cup squad, with the coach set to name the remaining five players in the coming days.
Teen star Kuol in Australia World Cup squad, Rogic misses out
Newcastle United-bound teenager Garang Kuol was included Tuesday in Australia's squad for the World Cup this month, but midfielder Tom Rogic missed out.
Teen star Kuol in Australia World Cup squad, but Rogic misses out
Teenage striker Garang Kuol, who recently signed for Newcastle United, was included Tuesday in Australia's squad for the World Cup, but influential midfielder Tom Rogic missed out.
Pakistan's Azam due 'something special' in T20 semi-final: Hayden
Pakistan's best is yet to come and struggling skipper Babar Azam is due "something very special" in their Twenty20 World Cup semi-final against New Zealand on Wednesday, team mentor Matthew Hayden warned.
Stokes says England must shut down India's 'fantastic' Suryakumar
Ben Stokes warned on Tuesday that England must nullify the threat of Suryakumar Yadav in their Twenty20 World Cup semi-final against India, saying the batsman has "set the world alight".
Garcia downs Sabalenka to seal WTA Finals victory
France's Caroline Garcia scored the biggest victory of her career with a straight sets defeat of Aryna Sabalenka to win the season-ending WTA Finals on Monday.
Stokes on song as England face Kohli-inspired India in World Cup semi
England go into a blockbuster semi-final clash with red-hot India at the Twenty20 World Cup on Thursday high on confidence after Ben Stokes's batting heroics.
Pakistan warn Azam primed for 'something special' at T20 World Cup
Pakistan's best is yet to come and struggling skipper Babar Azam is due something "very special" in their Twenty20 World Cup semi-final against New Zealand on Wednesday, team mentor Matthew Hayden warned.
Gauff eyes redemption at Billie Jean King Cup
Coco Gauff has her sights set on an uplifting end to the season as the teenage star prepares to lead the US challenge at the Billie Jean King Cup Finals this week.
Neymar ready to carry the weight of a nation on his shoulders
Fuelled by past disappointments at the World Cup, Neymar has been preparing for a long time to make sure he is in peak condition to lead Brazil into this year's tournament in Qatar.