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Calf injury slows Doncic as Mavs launch training camp
Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic will miss a week of pre-season preparation after suffering a left calf contusion during a workout, the NBA team said on Wednesday.
Knicks get Towns from T-wolves for Randle in major NBA deal
Karl-Anthony Towns was traded from the Minnesota Timberwolves to New York in a three-team NBA trade on Wednesday that sent Julius Randle from the Knicks to the T-wolves in return.
Leicester coach Cheika handed ban for 'disrespecting' doctor
Leicester head coach Michael Cheika has been hit with a two-week suspension after being found guilty of disrespecting an independent match-day doctor.
Man Utd start no cause to 'panic' says under-fire Ten Hag
Erik ten Hag said Manchester United's poor start to the season is nothing "to panic about" despite speculation his days in charge at Old Trafford could be numbered.
More own goal agony as Girona tumble against Feyenoord
Girona lost their first ever home Champions League match 3-2 against Feyenoord on Wednesday, with two own goals helping the Dutch team edge a thrilling battle.
South Africa trounce Ireland by 139 runs in first ODI
Ryan Rickelton and Tristan Stubbs hit half-centuries as South Africa trounced Ireland by 139 runs in the first of three one-day internationals on Wednesday.
Spurs star Maddison eyes return to England squad
Tottenham midfielder James Maddison has set his sights on returning to the England squad this week after his painful Euro 2024 snub.
French luxury goods giant LVMH in F1 sponsorship deal
French luxury goods giant LVMH on Wednesday announced a 10-year sponsorship deal as a global partner of Formula One.
Juve's injury-hit Milik undergoes more knee surgery
Juventus striker Arkadiusz Milik has undergone another knee operation in an effort to cure the injury which ruled him out of Euro 2024, the Italian giants announced Wednesday.
Pochettino gives chance to USA squad to prove their worth
New United States national team coach Mauricio Pochettino has avoided the temptation to make wholesale changes to the team ahead of this month's friendly matches, giving a chance to the existing squad to prove their worth.
NBA legend Jordan files anti-trust lawsuit against NASCAR
An auto racing team co-owned by NBA legend Michael Jordan filed an anti-trust lawsuit on Wednesday against the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) and its chief executive Jim France.
Bridgestone latest Japanese firm to end Olympics sponsorship
Tyre giant Bridgestone has become the latest Japanese firm to end its Olympics and Paralympics sponsorship, following pullouts by Toyota and Panasonic, saying it wants to focus on motorsport.
McIlroy hopeful golf's civil war will be over by end of 2024
Rory McIlroy is hopeful golf's civil war will be over before the end of the year as major figures from both camps gather at this week's Alfred Dunhill Links Championship.
Buttler returns as England captain for West Indies tour
Jos Buttler will return as white-ball captain for England's tour of the West Indies starting later this month after a long injury lay-off, selectors announced on Wednesday.
Alcaraz 'got the joy back' after dramatic Beijing title win
Carlos Alcaraz said he had got his love for tennis back having won a dramatic China Open final against world number one Jannik Sinner on Wednesday.
Battling Alcaraz outlasts Sinner in thriller to win China Open
Carlos Alcaraz roared back from a set down to beat world number one Jannik Sinner in a thriller and win his first China Open title on Wednesday.
Barca lure goalkeeper Szczesny out of retirement
Polish goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny has come out of retirement to sign for Spanish giants Barcelona on Wednesday.
Newest China tennis hope Bu takes hard path to face world's best
Bu Yunchaokete ultimately lost to top-ranked Jannik Sinner but his journey from rescued child to the semi-finals captivated the China Open and earmarked him for a bright future.
The New Saints - Welsh league's European pathfinders
The New Saints are no strangers to making football history and on Thursday they become the first Welsh domestic club to compete in the main draw of a European club competition.
Chelsea's Conference League exile follows internal turmoil
Just three years after being crowned kings of Europe, Chelsea find themselves slumming it in the UEFA Conference League.
Tigers, Royals, Mets and Padres win MLB playoff openers
Detroit's Tarik Skubal pitched six scoreless innings and the Tigers held off a late fightback to defeat Houston 3-1 on Tuesday as the Major League Baseball playoffs began.
Al Hilal enjoy AFC Champions League romp after Neymar boost
Former Fulham striker Aleksandar Mitrovic was on target as Al Hilal, buoyed by Neymar returning to training this week, swept past Al Shorta 5-0 in the AFC Champions League Elite late Tuesday in Riyadh.
Cricket: Six to watch at the women's T20 World Cup
As the 10 teams prepare for the start of the 2024 T20 Women's World Cup, AFP Sport takes a look at six players who are at the forefront of their team's hopes of lifting the trophy on October 20.
Ten Hag demands Man Utd response in Europa League
Manchester United will attempt to recover from another demoralising defeat that raised fresh questions over manager Erik ten Hag's future as they head to Porto in the Europa League on Thursday.
Tigers beat Astros, Royals blank Orioles to open MLB playoffs
Detroit's Tarik Skubal pitched six scoreless innings and the Tigers held off a late fightback to defeat Houston 3-1 on Tuesday as the Major League Baseball playoffs began.
Arsenal beat PSG in Champions League duel, Dortmund hit Celtic for seven
Arsenal beat Paris Saint-Germain 2-0 in their heavyweight Champions League duel on Tuesday, while last season's beaten finalists Borussia Dortmund gave Celtic a brutal reality check with an emphatic 7-1 win in Germany.
Inter sweep past Red Star to claim first Champions League win
Inter Milan won their first match of this season's revamped Champions League on Tuesday by sweeping aside Red Star Belgrade 4-0 at the San Siro.
Tigers defeat Astros 3-1 to open MLB playoffs
Detroit's Tarik Skubal pitched six scoreless innings and the Tigers held off a late fightback to beat Houston 3-1 on Tuesday as the Major League Baseball playoffs began.
Celtic got 'spooked', says Rodgers after Dortmund beating
Celtic coach Brendan Rodgers admitted his side got "spooked" in Tuesday's 7-1 Champions League loss at Borussia Dortmund.
'Rusty' Foden happy to kickstart Man City season in Bratislava rout
Phil Foden said he is still "rusty" but scored his first goal of the season as Manchester City thrashed Slovan Bratislava 4-0 to record their first Champions League win of the campaign.
NFL suspends Bills' Miller four games for personal conduct violation
Buffalo Bills pass rusher Von Miller, a two-time Super Bowl champion, was suspended for four games on Tuesday for violating the NFL's personal conduct policy, the league announced.
Leverkusen hold on to beat AC Milan in the Champions League
Bayer Leverkusen showed attacking flair and then defensive grit to see off AC Milan 1-0 at home in the Champions League on Tuesday, continuing their perfect start to life in the competition.