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Football legend Pele tells Putin: 'stop the invasion'
Brazilian football legend Pele called Wednesday for Russian President Vladimir Putin to end his army's invasion of Ukraine, as the war-torn country's national team was set to vie for a World Cup spot.
Sponsor RBC drops Johnson, McDowell over LIV defection
The Royal Bank of Canada ended its sponsorship of golfers Dustin Johnson and Graeme McDowell on Wednesday after they were included in the field for the first event of the Saudi-backed LIV Golf Invitational Series event in England.
Second-string Wales beaten by Poland in Nations League
Wales warmed up for their decisive World Cup qualifying play-off this weekend by losing 2-1 with a second-string team in Poland in the UEFA Nations League on Wednesday.
French Open day 11: Who said what
Who said what on the 11th day of the 2022 French Open at Roland Garros on Wednesday:
Cilic into maiden French Open semi-final as Rune, Ruud eye landmark moments
Croatia's Marin Cilic fired 33 aces past seventh-seeded Andrey Rublev to reach his first French Open semi-final on Wednesday with a 5-7, 6-3, 6-4, 3-6, 7-6 (10/2) win.
Cilic hits 33 aces to reach first French Open semi-final
Croatia's Marin Cilic fired 33 aces past seventh-seeded Andrey Rublev to reach his first French Open semi-final on Wednesday with a 5-7, 6-3, 6-4, 3-6, 7-6 (10/2) win.
Players on Saudi golf series face disciplinary action: PGA
Players joining a new Saudi-backed golf series will face disciplinary action, the PGA Tour warned on Wednesday in the wake of Dustin Johnson's shock decision to join the money-spinning new venture.
Swiatek says 'sky's the limit' ahead of French Open semi-final
World number one Iga Swiatek said on Wednesday that "the sky is the limit" as she looks to extend her 33-match winning streak and reach the French Open final.
CONCACAF Champions League set for expansion from 2024
Eleven more teams will join an expanded CONCACAF Champions League from 2024 under a sweeping revamp of the competition unveiled on Wednesday.
McIlroy cautious over sanctions for players in Saudi-funded series
Rory McIlroy said Wednesday players joining a new Saudi-backed golf series should not face heavy sanctions but reiterated he had no interest in signing up to the controversial venture.
Nadal 'fighting spirit' inspires Kasatkina to reach French Open semi-final
Daria Kasatkina said Rafael Nadal's late-night "fighting spirit" in defeating Novak Djokovic to make the French Open quarter-finals inspired her to secure a maiden Grand Slam semi-final spot on Wednesday.
World No. 1 Swiatek extends winning run to reach French Open semis
Iga Swiatek powered into the French Open semi-finals on Wednesday as a comfortable victory over American Jessica Pegula extended the world number one's winning streak to 33 matches.
Kasatkina into maiden Grand Slam semi-final at French Open
Daria Kasatkina reached her maiden Grand Slam semi-final on Wednesday with a 6-4, 7-6 (7/5) victory over fellow Russian, Veronika Kudermetova.
Brazil's Neymar a doubt for Seoul friendly after foot injury
Brazil superstar Neymar could miss his side's friendly match against South Korea on Thursday after injuring his foot during training on the eve of the game.
French World Cup winner Pogba to leave Man Utd
French World Cup-winning midfielder Paul Pogba is to leave Manchester United at the end of June, the club said Wednesday, bringing the curtain down on a largely disappointing second spell.
New skipper Stokes wants England to feel 'free' as Broad and Anderson recalled
New England captain Ben Stokes said he wanted everyone in the side to "feel free" under his leadership as James Anderson and Stuart Broad were recalled for the first Test against New Zealand at Lord's starting Thursday.
'No miracle solution' as French Open insists night sessions will stay
French Open night sessions will remain despite the reservations of Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic whose epic quarter-final clash ended at 1:15 Wednesday morning in front of thousands of shivering fans, many of whom were huddled in blankets to keep out the biting cold.
Bale writes goodbye letter to Real Madrid: 'This dream became a reality'
Gareth Bale wrote a farewell letter to Real Madrid on Wednesday, the Welshman bringing an end to his nine-year spell at the Spanish club, where he said his "dream became a reality".
Liverpool receive over 5,000 complaints about Champions League chaos
Liverpool have received more than 5,000 complaints from supporters in 24 hours regarding the chaos surrounding Saturday's Champions League final, according to club chief executive Billy Hogan.
England recall Broad and Anderson as Potts makes debut in New Zealand opener
England have recalled veteran pace bowlers James Anderson and Stuart Broad to their side for the first Test against New Zealand at Lord's starting Thursday while giving a debut to Durham quick Matthew Potts.
French interior minister accused of lying over Champions League chaos
French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin came under pressure on Wednesday over the chaos that marred the Champions League final at the weekend between Liverpool and Real Madrid which he has blamed on ticket scams.
De Klerk latest World Cup-winning Springbok heading to Japan
Rugby World Cup-winning Springbok Faf de Klerk will join Japanese side Yokohama Canon Eagles next season, the club said Wednesday, in the latest big-name coup for the ambitious league.
Dustin Johnson heads field for $25 mn Saudi-backed LIV Golf opener
Former world number one Dustin Johnson will head the field for the inaugural $25 million LIV Golf Invitational Series event in England next week, the Saudi-backed golf circuit said Wednesday.
Dustin Johnson heads field for $25 mn Saudi-backed LIV Golf event
Former world number one Dustin Johnson will head the field for the inaugural $25 million LIV Golf Invitational Series event in England next week, the Saudi-backed golf circuit said Wednesday.
Kerr the constant as Warriors dynasty endures
Eight years that have seen the Golden State Warriors rise and fall and rise again have featured one constant in "visionary" head coach Steve Kerr.
Warriors, Celtics poised for NBA Finals classic
A resurgent Golden State Warriors are bidding to reclaim their throne at basketball's summit against a Boston Celtics team chasing history when the NBA Finals tip-off on Thursday.
Nadal says 'I haven't won anything yet' and warns 'too late' to play
Rafael Nadal insisted he still has work to do to win a 14th French Open despite knocking out Novak Djokovic and said it was "too late" to be playing after their quarter-final ended in the early hours of Wednesday.
Djokovic hails 'champion' Nadal but 'not surprised' by injury recovery
Novak Djokovic hailed Rafael Nadal as a "great champion" after losing an epic late-night French Open quarter-final, but added he was "not surprised" by his rival's recovery from a debilitating injury.
Nicklaus pledges allegiance to PGA after Saudi offer
Jack Nicklaus pledged his allegiance to the PGA Tour on Tuesday, saying no amount of money could have tempted him to take on a leadership role with a new Saudi-backed golf series.
Djokovic v Nadal - seven of the best
Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal met for the 59th time at the French Open on Tuesday and served up another epic as Nadal triumphed in their quarter-final.
Nadal v Djokovic: French Open meetings
Rafael Nadal claimed a dramatic four-set victory over Novak Djokovic in the French Open quarter-finals in the early hours of Wednesday morning.
Korda taking it slow at US Women's Open after blood clot scare
World number two Nelly Korda says she will be looking no further than the first tee at the US Women's Open on Thursday as she returns for her first tournament in four months following a blood clot scare.
French Open day 10: Who said what
Who said what on the 10th day of the 2022 French Open at Roland Garros on Tuesday:
Nadal downs Djokovic in late-night epic to reach 15th French Open semi-final
Rafael Nadal edged a late-night classic against old rival Novak Djokovic in the early hours of Wednesday in four sets to reach his 15th French Open semi-final.
Djokovic v Nadal -- key passages from chapter 59
Rafael Nadal edged a late-night classic against old rival Novak Djokovic in the early hours of Wednesday to reach his 15th French Open semi-final.
Nadal wins epic four-set clash with Djokovic to make French Open semis
Rafael Nadal edged a late-night classic against old rival Novak Djokovic in the early hours of Wednesday in four sets to reach his 15th French Open semi-final.
War-torn Ukraine dream of World Cup morale boost
Ukraine's national team are dreaming of a place at the World Cup to bring some relief to a war-torn nation as they face Scotland in a playoff semi-final on Wednesday.
Alcaraz has 'confidence' to win Grand Slam despite Zverev defeat
Carlos Alcaraz said on Tuesday he "has the confidence" to win a Grand Slam tournament soon despite his French Open quarter-final defeat by Alexander Zverev.
Zverev hoping to break Grand Slam duck after knocking out Alcaraz
Alexander Zverev said on Tuesday he "is at the stage where he wants to win" a first Grand Slam title after beating Carlos Alcaraz to reach the French Open semi-finals.