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Embiid, George out for 76ers' NBA season opener
The Philadelphia 76ers will have to wait awhile to get a look at their new star tandem in action as center Joel Embiid and Paul George were ruled out of their NBA season opener against Milwaukee on Wednesday.
Leverkusen held to stalemate in Champions League by battling Brest
Bayer Leverkusen were held to an entertaining 1-1 draw at Brest in the Champions League on Wednesday, with Germany starlet Florian Wirtz netting for the visitors.
Frustrated Atalanta held to goalless draw by Celtic in Champions League
Atalanta were frustrated by dogged Celtic on Wednesday as the two sides played out a goalless draw in the Champions League in soaking Bergamo.
Djokovic won't play Paris Masters, leaving doubt over season
Novak Djokovic said Wednesday he is withdrawing from the Paris Masters, where he is a seven-time champion, in a move which could potentially signal the end of his roller-coaster season.
Fury expects to knock out Usyk in heavyweight title rematch
Tyson Fury said he will knock out Oleksandr Usyk in a rematch of their undisputed heavyweight champion of the world bout after losing his undefeated record to the Ukrainian.
Another French top pick: Zaccharie Risacher starts life in the NBA
French teenager Zaccharie Risacher has told AFP he is staying humble as the number one draft pick enters his first NBA season with the Atlanta Hawks, following in the huge footsteps of compatriot Victor Wembanyama.
Asalanka stars as Sri Lanka defeat West Indies in second ODI, clinch series
Skipper Charith Asalanka struck an unbeaten half-century as Sri Lanka defeated the West Indies by five wickets in the second one-day international on Wednesday to clinch the three-match series.
Shiffrin to skip downhill, no stress over landmark World Cup victories
Mikaela Shiffrin said Wednesday that she would not race any World Cup downhills this season as she aims to become the first racer to win 100 victories on the circuit.
Emery already one of 'Villa's greats', says McGinn
John McGinn says Unai Emery has already cemented his position as one of Aston Villa's greatest managers as the Spaniard celebrates two years in charge sitting atop the Champions League table.
Zimbabwe smash T20I record with 344-4 against Gambia
Zimbabwe set a new record score for T20 international cricket when they posted a massive 344-4 against Gambia at the Ruaraka Sports Club Ground in Nairobi on Wednesday, with Sikandar Raza hammering a 43-ball 133 not out.
Mourinho says Man Utd 'will succeed sooner or later'
Jose Mourinho says struggling Manchester United "will succeed sooner or later" as the Fenerbahce boss prepares to take on his former club in the Europa League on Thursday.
Dupont back in France squad for November internationals
Star scrum-half Antoine Dupont was on Wednesday named in the France squad for November internationals against Japan, New Zealand and Argentina.
Caelan Doris to captain Ireland in November rugby Tests
Caelan Doris will captain Andy Farrell's 35-man Ireland squad announced Wednesday for November internationals against New Zealand, Argentina, Fiji and Australia.
Sione Tuipulotu named as Scotland captain for November internationals
Sione Tuipulotu has been handed the Scotland captaincy for the November internationals against Fiji, South Africa, Portugal and Australia.
Mehidy, Jaker keep Bangladesh alive against South Africa
Half-centuries by Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Jaker Ali helped Bangladesh into an 81-run lead over South Africa before bad light brought an early finish to day three of the first Test on Wednesday.
Stokes forecasts spin battle in Pakistan-England decider
England captain Ben Stokes believes the series-deciding third Test against Pakistan starting Thursday will boil down to a spin battle on a Rawalpindi pitch likely to favour slow bowlers.
South Africa 'shattered' by divorce of rugby star Kolisi
South Africans were stunned Wednesday after news emerged that one of the country's most prominent couples, Springbok rugby captain Siya Kolisi and his wife Rachel, were divorcing.
Mehidy, Jaker take Bangladesh into lead over South Africa in Test
Half-centuries by Mehidy Hasan Miraz and debutant Jaker Ali helped Bangladesh into a 65-run lead over South Africa at tea on the third day of the first Test on Wednesday.
Pant fit for second Test as Gill gives India selection 'headache'
India's Rishabh Pant will be fit to keep wicket in the second Test against New Zealand after an injury scare, confirmed coach Gautam Gambhir on Wednesday.
S. Korean Olympic shooter Kim keeps cool over newfound fame
When Kim Ye-ji first tried shooting at age 12 she could not lift the gun. Now, she is the world's most internet-famous Olympic shooter, thanks to her steel nerves -- and Elon Musk.
Mehidy fifty steers Bangladesh towards parity at 201-6
Mehidy Hasan Miraz and debutant Jaker Ali put on an unbroken 89 for the seventh wicket stand to steer Bangladesh to 201-6 at lunch on day three of the first Test against South Africa on Wednesday.
Ohtani 50-50 baseball sells for record-breaking $4.39 million
The ball hit by Japanese superstar Shohei Ohtani for his 50th home run of the season sold for a record-breaking $4.39 million, auction house Goldin said Wednesday.
Morikawa says 'winning is tough' ahead of Japan title defence
Two-time major champion Collin Morikawa said Wednesday that "winning is tough" as he looks for his first victory of the year at the US PGA Tour's Zozo Championship in Japan this week.
New Zealand's Bowes smashes record-breaking 103-ball double ton
New Zealand's Chad Bowes broke the world record for the fastest double century in List A cricket on Wednesday, reaching 200 off just 103 balls in a domestic one-day match.
Los Angeles Dodgers baseball icon Fernando Valenzuela dead at 63
Former Los Angeles Dodgers star Fernando Valenzuela, one of the sport's most loved figures, died on Tuesday at the age of 63, the Major League Baseball club said in a statement.
Fernando Valenzuela: Iconic pitcher sparked 'Fernandomania'
Fernando Valenzuela took baseball by storm in 1981, igniting "Fernandomania" with his charisma and pitching prowess and forging a link between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Mexican fans that endures to this day.
Warner offers to come out of retirement for India Test series
Test opening great David Warner has told Australian selectors he is available to come out of retirement and play in the home series against India.
Deyverson double gives Atletico Mineiro upper hand over River Plate
Brazil's Atletico Mineiro took a huge step towards the final of the Copa Libertadores with a 3-0 semi-final, first-leg, win over Argentina's River Plate on Tuesday.
LeBron, Bronny James make NBA history with father-son appearance
LeBron and Bronny James made NBA history on Tuesday, becoming the first father-and-son duo to play alongside each other in a regular season fixture as the Los Angeles Lakers opened their campaign against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Deyverson double gives Atletico upper hand over River Plate
Brazil's Atletico Mineiro took a huge step towards the final of the Copa Libertadores with a 3-0 win over Argentina's River Plate on Tuesday.
Shiffrin eyes 100 World Cup wins as legend Hirscher returns
As if Mikaela Shiffrin hadn't already etched her name in the annals of World Cup alpine skiing, the American kickstarts the new season eyeing yet another landmark, looking to become the first person to chalk up 100 victories on the circuit.
Celtics dominate Knicks to launch NBA title defense
Jayson Tatum scored 37 points as the Boston Celtics launched the defense of their NBA crown with an emphatic 132-109 defeat of the New York Knicks on Tuesday.