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US swimmer rescued from World Championship pool after fainting
Artistic swimmer Anita Alvarez was dramatically rescued from the bottom of the pool by her coach after fainting at the World Aquatics Championships in Budapest.
Similar paths lead Castres, Montpellier back to Top 14 final
Castres face Montpellier in Friday's Top 14 final in a repeat of their 2018 meeting with both sides having experienced French domestic rugby's rollercoaster ride since their last visits to the Stade de France.
Basketball great Jackson gets Australia call-up aged 41
Basketball great Lauren Jackson admitted she was scared and apprehensive after coming out of retirement to be selected for the Australia squad aged 41 ahead of this year's World Cup.
Australia's Jack out of swimming world titles with broken hand
Australian gold medallist Shayna Jack will miss the rest of the world swimming championships after breaking her hand in a freak training accident as she races the clock to recover for the Commonwealth Games.
Muhammad to miss US trials, rest injury for World 400m hurdles defense
Dalilah Muhammad, the reigning 400m hurdles world champion and gold medallist at the 2016 Rio Olympics, will miss the US trials with a hamstring injury that she expects to be healed in time for her title defense.
'It's OnSerena': Williams comeback reaches Eastbourne doubles semis
Serena Williams stepped up her comeback as the American star powered to a second successive victory in the Eastbourne doubles with her partner Ons Jabeur on Wednesday.
Medical staff in Argentina to be tried for Maradona death
Eight medical personnel will stand trial for alleged criminal neglect causing Argentine football legend Diego Maradona to die in bed while receiving post-surgery care.
Serena's comeback reaches Eastbourne doubles semis
Serena Williams stepped up her comeback as the American star powered to a second successive victory in the Eastbourne doubles with her partner Ons Jabeur on Wednesday.
PGA Tour confirms schedule overhaul, prize money boost
PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan announced a sweeping overhaul of the circuit on Wednesday in a move designed to dissuade players from defecting to the Saudi-backed LIV Golf series.
Medical staff to be tried for Maradona death
Eight medical personnel will stand trial for alleged criminal negligence in the death of Argentine football legend Diego Maradona, according to a court ruling made public on Wednesday.
McIlroy jabs at 'duplicitous' LIV Golf rebels
Rory McIlroy on Wednesday slammed certain players who have defected to the Saudi-backed LIV Golf series for acting in a "duplicitous" fashion in signing with the breakaway circuit.
New Zealand's Williamson hopes for 'healing' in Yorkshire racism row
New Zealand captain Kane Williamson hopes there will be "healing" at his former team Yorkshire on the eve of a third Test against England that was almost moved from the county's Headingley headquarters because of a racism row.
US lawmakers subpoena Commanders boss in malpractice hearing
Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder was ordered to appear before a US Congressional panel probing allegations of workplace malpractice at the club on Wednesday as new evidence accused the team boss of attempting to thwart an NFL inquiry.
Teens Popovici and McIntosh grab world swimming golds as Dressel quits
David Popovici, a 17-year-old, collected his second gold medal of the Swimming World Championships on Wednesday while 15-year-old Summer McIntosh won her first.
Dressel quits World Swimming Championships for 'medical reasons'
Seven-times Olympic gold medallist Caeleb Dressel withdrew from the rest of the World Swimming Championships on Wednesday for "medical reasons".
Wales skipper Bale in talks with Cardiff over potential move
Gareth Bale's representatives said on Wednesday they have held talks with Cardiff over a potential move to the Championship club after the Wales captain's departure from Real Madrid.
Ghana veteran Kevin-Prince Boateng signs new Hertha deal
Hertha Berlin have given experienced midfielder Kevin-Prince Boateng a one-year contract extension after he played a key role in helping them avoid relegation from the Bundesliga.
'Right moment' for Mane to leave Liverpool for Bayern Munich
Sadio Mane said it was the "right moment" to join Bayern Munich from Liverpool after he completed his move to the Bundesliga champions on Wednesday.
Roy and Buttler tame Netherlands bowlers as England sweep ODI series
Jason Roy and Jos Buttler demolished the Netherlands on Wednesday as England coasted to an eight-wicket victory with nearly 20 overs to spare in the third one-day international, sealing the series 3-0.
World Cup officials target 'price-gouging' as 1.2m tickets sold
The Qatar World Cup's chief organiser announced "record-breaking" demand on Wednesday with 1.2 million tickets sold, but admitted it was hard to stop businesses taking advantage by raising prices.
Stokes urges England to stay 'fearless' in New Zealand finale
England captain Ben Stokes has urged his side not to let up as they seek a series clean sweep against world Test champions New Zealand at Headingley.
'Legend' Roach heads unchanged West Indies attack against Bangladesh
West Indies' lead selector Desmond Haynes described Kemar Roach as a "legend" as the fast bowler was named in an unchanged squad on Wednesday to take on Bangladesh in the second Test which starts in Saint Lucia on Friday.
Kyrgios focusing on Wimbledon after withdrawing injured in Mallorca
Nick Kyrgios withdrew from the Mallorca Championships on Wednesday due to an abdominal injury, less than a week before the start of Wimbledon.
Jacobs to return to 100m at Stockholm Diamond League: athletics federation
Olympic champion Lamont Marcell Jacobs will return to the 100 metres at next week's Diamond League meeting in Stockholm, Italy's athletics federation (FIDAL) said on Wednesday.
Bayern complete signing of Senegal star Mane from Liverpool
Bayern Munich confirmed the signing of Sadio Mane from Liverpool on Wednesday, as the Senegal forward signed a three-year deal with the Bundesliga champions.
La Liga boss Tebas hits back at 'arrogant' Al-Khelaifi
La Liga president Javier Tebas accused Nasser Al-Khelaifi of lying and arrogance on Wednesday after Paris-Saint Germain's president defended his club's lavish spending to keep Kylian Mbappe.
Pakistan recall fit-again Yasir Shah for Sri Lanka Test
Pakistan selectors Wednesday recalled fit-again Yasir Shah for the two Test match series against Sri Lanka next month, after the leg-spinner's career was put on hold by nagging injuries last year.
Mane signing eases pressure on Bayern to keep wantaway stars
Sadio Mane's transfer from Liverpool to Bayern Munich is a coup for the Bundesliga champions, who have signed a ready-made replacement for either wantaway striker Robert Lewandowski or winger Serge Gnabry.
Bayern confirm signing of Liverpool's Mane
Bayern Munich have signed Sadio Mane from Liverpool, both clubs confirmed on Wednesday, as the Senegal attacker has signed a three-year deal with the Bundesliga champions.
Mane reveals he turned down other clubs to join Bayern
Senegal forward Sadio Mane has revealed that he turned down offers from other clubs to join Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich, who are expected to confirm his transfer.
Boehly named new Chelsea chairman, Granovskaia departs
Todd Boehly was Wednesday named as Chelsea's new chairman to replace Bruce Buck and will act as interim sporting director after the club confirmed the departure of Marina Granovskaia.
LIV Golf rebels allowed to play in British Open
Players who have signed up to the breakaway Saudi-backed LIV Golf series will be allowed to compete in next month's 150th British Open, organisers the R&A announced on Wednesday.
Swedish veteran chases elusive swim gold, youngsters eye records
Swedish great Sarah Sjostrom, who is seeking a first World Championships gold in the 100m freestyle, advanced from a depleted talent pool in the heats in Budapest on Wednesday.
'Win for whole country' as Sri Lanka clinch Australia ODI series
Skipper Dasun Shanaka dedicated Sri Lanka's sensational series victory over Australia to the country's people as the island nation suffers its worst-ever economic crisis.
Can world number 1,204 win Wimbledon? Serena eyes greatest triumph
Ranked a lowly 1,204 in the world and without a competitive singles match in 12 months, Serena Williams will sweep into Wimbledon targeting what would be her greatest triumph.
Delayed Tokyo 2020 Olympics cost double original estimate
The final price tag for last year's Tokyo Olympics was more than double the city's original 2013 estimate after a one-year coronavirus postponement added to the already hefty bill.
Djokovic, Nadal lead title chase at all-change Wimbledon
Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal headline the title chase at Wimbledon where eight-time champion Roger Federer, the world's top two players and cherished ranking points will all be missing.
Stokes illness overshadows England's bid for New Zealand clean sweep
England head into the third Test at Headingley on Thursday with doubts over the health of captain Ben Stokes as they chase a 3-0 series clean sweep against New Zealand.
Women's PGA Championship doubles prize money to $9 million
Defending champion Nelly Korda and her rivals will chase a record $9 million purse at this week's KPMG Women's PGA Championship after organisers announced a doubling of prize money for the event on Tuesday.