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Ayuso sprints to Vuelta stage 12 victory as tensions ease
Juan Ayuso sprinted to victory in the 12th stage of the Vuelta a Espana on Thursday to seal his second win at this year's race.
Spence on brink of history as first Muslim England player
Tottenham's Djed Spence said the opportunity to make history as the first male player who publically identifies as a Muslim to represent England was a "blessing" as he prepares for a potential debut.
Kolisi returns but won't captain Springboks against All Blacks
Siya Kolisi has been cleared to play in South Africa's Rugby Championship Test against the All Blacks on Saturday but will not be captain in a surprise move by coach Rassie Erasmus.
French women's boxing team barred from world champs over late gender test results
The French women's team have been barred from the boxing world championships because the results of their gender tests were not delivered on time, the French Federation (FFBoxe) said Thursday.
'Biggest' Women's Asian Cup can help drive change, says top official
Next year's Women's Asian Cup can help break down barriers for women in the region, a lead organiser told AFP, saying it will be the biggest tournament in its history.
Australia's Schmidt warns of 'super tough' Argentina test
Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt predicted Thursday a "super tough" clash in humid conditions against a rampant Argentina, with no room for complacency in a wide-open Rugby Championship.
Olympic champ Kennedy, Gout Gout headline Australia worlds squad
Reigning Olympic pole vault gold medallist Nina Kennedy has Yelena Isinbayeva's world record in her long-term sights while teen prodigy Gout Gout is also in the Australia team for the world championships.
Skipper Wilson back as Wallabies face Argentina threat
Australia skipper Harry Wilson was declared fit Thursday for the Rugby Championship clash with Argentina while Andrew Kellaway got the nod to fill the shoes of injured wing Tom Wright.
Sinner powers into US Open semis, Anisimova gains Swiatek revenge
Reigning champion Jannik Sinner marched into the US Open quarter-finals Wednesday as Amanda Anisimova avenged her Wimbledon thrashing by Iga Swiatek to set up a last-four clash with Naomi Osaka.
Sinner tames Musetti to march into US Open semi-finals
Reigning champion Jannik Sinner sailed into the US Open semi-finals on Wednesday with a straight-sets win over 10th seed Lorenzo Musetti.
Gattuso begins Italy salvage operation with World Cup on the line
Gennaro Gattuso begins his reign as Italy coach on Friday with the visit of Estonia and a contested fixture with Israel as he bids to stop the Azzurri from missing out on a third consecutive World Cup.
Sabalenka in Pegula US Open rematch as Osaka faces Anisimova
Reigning US Open champion Aryna Sabalenka takes on home hope Jessica Pegula in the semi-finals Thursday, with Naomi Osaka meeting Amanda Anisimova in an intriguing last-four encounter.
Wimbledon rewatch inspires Anisimova to US Open revenge
Amanda Anisimova said rewatching her traumatic Wimbledon final drubbing inspired her US Open revenge mission over Iga Swiatek on Wednesday after stunning the Polish second seed to reach the last four.
Kyrgios predicts easy win over Sabalenka in 'Battle of the Sexes'
Mercurial Australian Nick Kyrgios claims he will easily beat women's world number one Aryna Sabalenka in a "Battle of the Sexes" showdown that could be played next year.
Osaka downs Muchova to reach US Open semi-final
Naomi Osaka surged back to the semi-finals of the US Open on Wednesday with a straight-sets defeat of Czech 11th seed Karolina Muchova.
Anisimova gains Swiatek revenge, faces Osaka in US Open semis
Amanda Anisimova avenged her Wimbledon thrashing by Iga Swiatek on Wednesday to reach the US Open semi-finals, where she will face four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka.
Australia skipper Cummins to do 'whatever it takes' to play Ashes
Pat Cummins says he will do whatever it takes to play the Ashes against England starting in November, with the Australian skipper prepared to "take a few risks" with a back injury that has sidelined him.
Car-crash season with Ferrari weighing on Hamilton ahead of Monza homecoming
Lewis Hamilton is in the midst of a crisis of confidence and results that the Formula One icon has never known in his storied career as Ferrari's fans hope for a sharp turnaround at the Italian Grand Prix.
U.S. Polo Assn. Celebrates Historic Title Sponsorship of 2025 Pacific Coast Open at Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club
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Anisimova stuns Swiatek to reach US Open semi-finals
American eighth seed Amanda Anisimova produced a stunning upset of Iga Swiatek to reach the semi-finals of the US Open on Wednesday and avenge her Wimbledon final drubbing.
Auger-Aliassime outduels De Minaur to reach US Open semis
Felix Auger-Aliassime overcame Alex de Minaur in a four-set battle lasting over four hours on Wednesday to reach his second US Open semi-final.
Clippers dodged NBA salary cap with phony job for Leonard - report
The Los Angeles Clippers circumvented NBA salary cap rules by paying superstar Kawhi Leonard $28 million for a job that didn't exist, according to allegations in the Pablo Finds Out podcast on Wednesday.
Nagelsmann warns Wirtz 'needs time' to shine at Liverpool
Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann on Monday backed new Liverpool recruit Florian Wirtz to return to his best form after a low-key start to his Premier League career.
Bangladesh win T20 series against Netherlands 2-0 after no result
Bangladesh won their three-match T20 series against the Netherlands 2-0 after rain forced the final match to be abandoned on Wednesday.
Pro-Palestinian protest forces Vuelta stage to be shortened
The 11th stage of the Vuelta a Espana cycling race was shortened on Wednesday as dozens of pro-Palestinian protesters demonstrated at the finish line, organisers said.
European fans take aim at hosting league matches overseas
European supporters groups on Wednesday said plans by the Spanish and Italian football federations to host league matches overseas were "absurd".
Scotland's Townsend extends contract until 2027 Rugby World Cup
Gregor Townsend said the chance to coach Scotland at another Rugby World Cup was "exciting" after extending his contract until the 2027 tournament in Australia.
Espanyol fan who racially abused Williams sentenced to prison
An Espanyol fan who racially abused Athletic Bilbao striker Inaki Williams was sentenced to a year in prison on Wednesday by a Barcelona court.
Ferdinand says 'nice guys don't win' after Isak transfer saga
Players should not be vilified for forcing through transfer moves, former England star Rio Ferdinand told AFP on Wednesday following the Alexander Isak saga, adding: "Nice guys don't win."
Grinding Djokovic hopes body holds up for Alcaraz US Open clash
Novak Djokovic said he is hopeful he will be fit enough to put up a proper fight against Carlos Alcaraz after setting up a titanic US Open semi-final with the Spaniard.
Rugby chiefs adamant cash-strapped Samoa receiving 'support' at Women's World Cup
Rugby chiefs have insisted they are supporting financially stricken Samoa "appropriately" at the Women's World Cup after it emerged players from the Pacific island nation had raised funds to cover domestic bills while taking part in the tournament.
Bielsa eyes third World Cup spot with Messi set for home swansong
Charismatic veteran coach Marcelo Bielsa is on the brink of guiding a third team to World Cup qualification as Uruguay take on Peru on Thursday needing only a draw to secure their ticket to next year's North American extravaganza.