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Ireland's 'chill' Sheehan to captain new-look Lions against Force
Ireland hooker Dan Sheehan said Thursday he will be his "chill" self after being named captain for the British and Irish Lions' opening Australian tour game against Western Force in Perth.
Ireland's Sheehan to captain new-look Lions against Force
Ireland hooker Dan Sheehan was named captain Thursday for the British and Irish Lions opening Australian tour game against Western Force in Perth.
Esports a pathway back to normality for Ukrainian war veterans
Esports is helping Ukrainian war veterans, who "often feel out of place" when they return from the front line, to reintegrate into society, the head of Ukraine's Esport Commission has told AFP.
Dinusha shines on debut as Sri Lanka bowl out Bangladesh for 247
Debutant Sonal Dinusha took 3-22 as Sri Lanka bowled out Bangladesh for 247 on day two of the second Test in Colombo on Thursday.
White leads six Wallabies in Force side to face Lions, but no Beale
Western Force coach Simon Cron named six current Wallabies Thursday in his starting side to face the British and Irish Lions, but in a setback veteran Kurtley Beale was ruled out with a hamstring injury.
Beale to spearhead First Nations and Pasifika side against Lions
Wallabies Kurtley Beale, Rob Leota and Seru Uru will pull on First Nations and Pasifika shirts after being named Thursday to face the British and Irish Lions.
Wimbledon: England's garden Grand Slam
Wimbledon head gardener Martyn Falconer is the only man at the All England Club who welcomes a drop of rain.
Inter Milan, Monterrey join Dortmund in Club World Cup last 16
Inter Milan kept their cool to beat nine-man River Plate 2-0 and reach the Club World Cup last 16 on Wednesday, while Mexican side Monterrey followed them through from Group E.
Trail Blazers pick China's Yang in NBA draft first-round surprise
Birthday boy Yang Hansen is headed to the Portland Trail Blazers as the 16th overall selection in the NBA draft, just the third Chinese player ever chosen in the first round.
'Battle of Seattle' as Inter down nine-man River to advance
Inter Milan powered into the last 16 of the Club World Cup on Wednesday, scoring a stormy 2-0 victory over River Plate that sealed the Argentinian club's exit.
Verstappen hoping upgrades can boost title defence at Red Bull home race
Max Verstappen leads Red Bull into their home Austrian Grand Prix this weekend hoping a major upgrades package can boost his title defence before it is too late.
Wallabies release Reds pair Faessler and Paisami for Lions clash
Hooker Matt Faessler and centre Hunter Paisami have been released by the Wallabies so they can play for the Queensland Reds against the British and Irish Lions next week.
Vinicius, Mbappe have to defend: Real Madrid's Alonso
New Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso warned his team's stars including Vinicius Junior and Kylian Mbappe on Wednesday that they must all pitch in defensively.
US teen Cooper Flagg chosen by Mavericks with top pick in NBA draft
Versatile US college teen star Cooper Flagg was selected first overall in the NBA draft on Wednesday by the Dallas Mavericks, where he'll join a star-laden team already touted as a playoff threat next season.
Guardiola says City must be ready to 'suffer' in Orlando heat
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says his team must be ready to 'suffer' in the Florida heat when they face Juventus in their final Club World Cup Group G match on Thursday.
NBA studying uptick of Achilles injuries - Silver
NBA commissioner Adam Silver said Wednesday the league is studying a rash of recent Achilles tendon injuries, days after Indiana's Tyrese Haliburton became the latest player to be hobbled by such an injury in game seven of the NBA Finals.
Pacquiao 'hungry' for comeback after four-year layoff
Manny Pacquiao said Wednesday that his lengthy layoff from boxing has reignited his passion for the sport as he prepares for next month's world welterweight title comeback against Mario Barrios.
'Job done': Sundowns coach proud despite Club World Cup exit
Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso said Wednesday his team could return to South Africa with their heads held high despite exiting the Club World Cup in the group stage on Wednesday.
Australia quicks hit back after strong West Indies bowling effort
Australia's pacers struck back with four wickets after they were dealt some of their own medicine in being dismissed for 180 by the West Indies fast bowlers on the opening day of the first Test in Barbados on Wednesday.
Dortmund through to Club World Cup last 16, Fluminense deny Sundowns
A solitary first-half goal by Daniel Svensson gave Borussia Dortmund a 1-0 win against Ulsan HD on Wednesday as the Germans secured a place in the last 16 of the Club World Cup.
Sale of NBA's $10 bn Lakers expected to close this year
The sale of the Los Angeles Lakers to billionaire Mark Walter is expected to close later this year in a deal that will see Jeanie Buss remain governor of the club "for the foreseeable future," Walter and Buss announced on Wednesday.
Elliott-inspired England to play Germany in Under-21 Euros final
Harvey Elliott scored twice as reigning champions England defeated the Netherlands 2-1 on Wednesday to set up a final against Germany at the Under-21 European Championship.
Mbappe absent from Real Madrid squad for Salzburg Club World Cup clash
Kylian Mbappe has been left out of the Real Madrid squad for Thursday's final Club World Cup group game against Red Bull Salzburg, despite returning to training following illness.
Sainz opts out of race for FIA presidency
Two-time world rally champion Carlos Sainz Sr said on Wednesday he was not going to run for president of the International Motoring Federation (FIA), clearing the way for Mohammed Ben Sulayem's re-election.
Shamar Joseph rips through Australia top order in first Test
Shamar Joseph spearheaded an incisive West Indies bowling effort in reducing Australia to 138 for six at tea on the opening day of the first Test of a three-match series in Barbados on Wednesday.
Mbappe returns to Real Madrid training at Club World Cup
Kylian Mbappe returned to training on Wednesday after missing Real Madrid's first two matches at the Club World Cup in the United States due to illness, the Spanish giants confirmed to AFP.
Elliott double fires England into Under-21 Euros final
Harvey Elliott scored twice as reigning champions England defeated the Netherlands 2-1 on Wednesday to reach the final of the Under-21 European Championship in Slovakia.
Shamar Joseph gives West Indies strong start against Australia
Shamar Joseph spearheaded an incisive West Indies bowling effort in reducing Australia to 65 for three at lunch on the opening day of the first Test of a three-match series in Barbados on Wednesday.
Raducanu's Wimbledon build-up hit by Eastbourne exit
Emma Raducanu suffered a setback ahead of Wimbledon as the former US Open champion crashed to a shock defeat against Australian teenager Maya Joint in the second round at Eastbourne on Wednesday.
'You try not to bump into things:' blind sailing in Rio
Fernando Araujo could feel the sea breeze on his face at the helm of a 40-foot yacht zipping across Rio de Janeiro's Guanabara Bay in bright sunshine.
Bielle-Biarrey 'fit' for Top 14 final after suffering concussion
Bordeaux-Begles winger Louis Bielle-Biarrey is "fit" to play this weekend's Top 14 final having been sidelined with concussion, a source close to the player told AFP on Wednesday.
Kenya's Kipyegon seeks history with four minute mile attempt
Triple Olympic champion Faith Kipyegon of Kenya will attempt to make history by becoming the first woman to run a sub-four minute mile on Thursday, but to do so she must shave nearly eight seconds off her world record.