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DP World Tour bans and fines LIV Golf rebels
The DP World Tour on Friday banned members who played in the inaugural Saudi-funded LIV Golf Invitational Series event from three tournaments and fined them £100,000 ($123,000) each.
Australia's Pallister knocked out of women's 800m final by Covid
As the World Swimming Championships headed into the final laps on Friday, organisers said they had ruled out eight swimmers with Covid and the Australian team confirmed that one was medal contender Lani Pallister.
Gasly to stay at AlphaTauri in 2023
French driver Pierre Gasly will stay at AlphaTauri until the end of 2023, the Formula One team announced Friday.
Serena Williams to face Harmony Tan in Wimbledon first round
Serena Williams was Friday drawn to face France's Harmony Tan in the first round of Wimbledon as she returns to singles action after a year away.
Artistic swimmer Alvarez finds peace and beauty in images of her rescue
American artistic swimmer Anita Alvarez said she was "shocked" when she saw the "beautiful" AFP photographs showing her sinking unconscious to the bottom of the pool and being rescued by her coach at the World Swimming Championships.
For Iraqi amputees football team, healing is the goal
As a seven-year-old boy in Baghdad, Mohamed Ali dreamt of becoming a goalkeeper -- until a car bomb in the central Tahrir Square ripped away his left arm.
Fraser-Pryce dazzles at Jamaica Championships
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce continued her blistering start to the season at the Jamaican National Championships on Thursday, scorching through her opening 100m heat in 10.70sec.
Kerley shines, Richardson stumbles at US athletics World Championship trials
Sha'Carri Richardson crashed out of the 100m heats at the US athletics World Championship trials on Thursday as Olympic silver medallist Fred Kerley made a statement in the men's first round.
Tantrums and tactics turned Lukaku's Chelsea dream into a nightmare
Romelu Lukaku arrived at Chelsea heralding his move as a dream come true, but less than a year later the Belgian striker is set to rejoin Inter Milan as one of the most expensive flops in Premier League history.
Magic conjure surprise with Banchero No.1 NBA Draft pick
Paolo Banchero was the surprise top pick at the NBA Draft on Thursday as the Orlando Magic confounded expectations by swooping for the towering teenager from Duke University.
England's Rashid to miss India white-ball series for Hajj pilgrimage
Adil Rashid is set to miss England's white-ball series against India after being given clearance by cricket chiefs to make a holy pilgrimage to Mecca.
England's Rashid to miss India white-ball series to make pilgrimage to Mecca
Adil Rashid is set to miss England's white-ball series against India after being given clearance by cricket chiefs to make a holy pilgrimage to Mecca.
Chun equals record to surge into Women's PGA lead
South Korea's Chun In-gee fired a record-equalling eight-under-par 64 to surge into a commanding early at the Women's PGA Championship on Thursday.
Former Olympic pole vault champion Surh announces retirement
Jenn Suhr, the 2012 Olympic women's pole vault gold medallist, announced her retirement on Thursday as the US outdoor championships got underway in Eugene.
O'Callaghan overcomes 'panic' to continue teenage swimming revolution
Australian Mollie O'Callaghan overcame "panic" to continue the surge of teenage medallists in Budapest and become the youngest women's 100m freestyle world champion in more than 30 years on Thursday.
Newcastle sign England keeper Pope from Burnley
Newcastle signed England goalkeeper Nick Pope from Burnley in a deal worth a reported £10 million ($12 million) on Thursday.
O'Callaghan overcomes 'panic' to win world 100m freestyle title
Australian 18-year-old Mollie O'Callaghan overcame "panic" to edge world record holder Sarah Sjostrom and become the youngest women's 100m freestyle world champion in more than 30 years on Thursday.
Mitchell leads New Zealand rally after Broad strikes for England
In-form Daryl Mitchell powered New Zealand's revival after Stuart Broad struck early for England on the first day of the third Test at Headingley on Thursday.
O'Callaghan wins world 100m freestyle title in new teen strike
Australian 18-year-old Mollie O'Callaghan edged world record holder Sarah Sjostrom to become the youngest women's world 100m freestyle gold medal winner in more than 30 years on Thursday.
'Two minutes without breathing': Coach tells of pool rescue drama
Artistic swimmer Anita Alvarez went "at least two minutes without breathing" after she fainted and dropped to the bottom of the pool at the world championships, said her quick-thinking coach who saved her life.
Australia's O'Callaghan edges Sjostrom to win women's 100m freestyle title
Australian 18-year-old Mollie O'Callaghan edged world record holder Sarah Sjostrom to win the women's 100m freestyle gold at the World Swimming Championships on Thursday.
Ogier pulls ahead in Safari Rally opener
Sebastien Ogier took the lead after Thursday's opening special as he looks to win a second straight Safari Rally, while championship leader Kalle Rovanpera suffered a puncture in Kenya.
Dortmund set to sign Haller as Haaland replacement
Ajax forward Sebastien Haller flew to Germany on Thursday to complete a medical with Borussia Dortmund, where he is set to replace Erling Haaland.
US athletics great Felix extending legacy beyond track
Seven-time Olympic athletics champion Allyson Felix's farewell season is about more than medals, even if it does yield one last trip to the World Championships.
Quartararo eyeing third straight win, big championship lead before summer break
Fabio Quartararo heads into this weekend's Dutch MotoGP eyeing a third straight win and a substantial world championship lead going into the summer break.
Broad at the double before New Zealand lose Nicholls to freak dismissal
Stuart Broad led England's attack in the absence of James Anderson before New Zealand lost Henry Nicholls in bizarre fashion on the opening day of the third Test at Headingley on Thursday.
Yorkshire chairman Patel targeted by abusive letters in Rafiq racism row
Yorkshire chairman Kamlesh Patel said Thursday he had received "phenomenally racist" letters following Azeem Rafiq's allegations of racist abuse and bullying while playing for the county.
Roach targets 300 wickets as West Indies aim for series win
When Kemar Roach marks out his run in the second Test against Bangladesh, which starts at the Daren Sammy Stadium on Friday, he will do so knowing that he is just one wicket short of joining a very select group of West Indian bowlers.
Barlot 'proud' to face retiring 'gentleman' Guirado in Top 14 final
Castres hooker Gaetan Barlot said on Thursday he will be "proud" to come up against "gentleman" Guilhem Guirado in the former France captain's last game in this week's Top 14 final.
Dortmund on verge of signing Haller as Haaland replacement
Ajax forward Sebastien Haller flew to Germany on Thursday to complete a medical check before signing with Borussia Dortmund as a replacement for Erling Haaland.
Loew tips Goetze for Germany recall after Frankfurt move
World Cup winner Mario Goetze has been tipped for a Germany recall by former national team coach Joachim Loew after returning to the Bundesliga by signing for Champions League side Eintracht Frankfurt.
Broad removes Williamson to leave New Zealand struggling in third Test
England's Stuart Broad was closing in on 550 Test wickets after striking in the first over of the match and then removing New Zealand captain Kane Williamson on the opening day of the series finale at Headingley on Thursday.
Bardet leads DSM, AG2R with O'Connor and Jungels for Tour de France
Romain Bardet will lead a revamped Team DSM made up largely of newcomers in this year's Tour de France, the team announced on Thursday.
Top-scorer Nkunku extends with RB Leipzig until 2026
RB Leipzig have extended the contract of their top-scoring France forward Christopher Nkunku until 2026, it was announced Thursday.
Serena Williams' comeback cut short by Jabeur injury
Serena Williams' return to tennis action has been cut short after doubles partner Ons Jabeur withdrew from the Eastbourne tournament because of a knee injury.
US swimmer may compete again at World Championships after being rescued from pool
Artistic swimmer Anita Alvarez, who was dramatically rescued from the bottom of the pool after fainting, has yet to decide whether to return to the pool for her final event, the team said on Thursday.
Ten memorable moments on Wimbledon Centre Court
Wimbledon marks the 100th anniversary of its famed Centre Court at this year's tournament which gets underway at the All England Club on Monday.
Man City poised to sign Bielefeld goalkeeper Ortega
Premier League champions Manchester City are on the verge of signing Stefan Ortega from relegated Bundesliga club Arminia Bielefeld as back up for first-choice goalkeeper Ederson, according to reports Thursday.
Milak and Fratus move fast to fill Dressel void
Caeleb Dressel's name appeared twice on Thursday morning on the giant scoreboards at Duna Arena in Budapest, more than 15 hours after Team USA announced the star was quitting the Swimming World Championships.