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Jackson sends message to double seeking Richardson in 200m
Defending 200m world champion Shericka Jackson sent a message to 100m gold medallist Sha'Carri Richardson she will not give her crown up lightly, easing home in front of her in their semi-final on Thursday.
Lyles into final of world 200m despite golf buggy collision
Newly-crowned world 100m champion Noah Lyles kept his quest for a first sprint double since 2015 on track Thursday despite being involved in a golf buggy crash en route to the track.
Naseem late show takes Pakistan to dramatic victory over Afghanistan
Number ten batsman Naseem Shah hit a boundary off the penultimate delivery to give Pakistan a dramatic one-wicket win over a luckless Afghanistan in the second ODI at Hambantota on Thursday.
NBA Lakers will pay tribute to Bryant with statue at arena
The Los Angeles Lakers will pay tribute to the late Kobe Bryant with a statue of the Hall of Fame guard in front of their arena, the team said Thursday.
Man City swoop for Belgian winger Doku
Manchester City signed Belgian winger Jeremy Doku from French club Rennes on a five-year deal on Thursday.
McIlroy to play Tour Championship despite back injury: report
Defending champion Rory McIlroy was reportedly battling a back injury ahead of Thursday's opening round of the season-ending US PGA Tour Championship, where top-ranked Scottie Scheffler enjoyed a two-stroke lead.
Defending champ Alcaraz could face Sinner in US Open quarter-finals
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz could face a quarter-final rematch against Jannik Sinner at the US Open, with former champion Daniil Medvedev also in the top half of the men's draw released on Thursday.
Rejuvenated Ricciardo feels '10 years' younger after sabbatical
Daniel Ricciardo's return to the Formula One fast lane after a much-needed sabbatical has left the Australian feeling like the driver he was "10 years ago".
Dyche keen to change 'negative' narrative at Everton
Sean Dyche said negativity surrounding Everton is nothing new as he aims to kickstart the Toffees' season after losing their first two Premier League games.
Angels star Ohtani has torn elbow ligament, won't pitch again this season
Los Angeles Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani won't pitch again this Major League Baseball season after being diagnosed with a torn elbow ligament.
Pochettino aims to avoid a 'mess' as Chelsea eye more new signings
Mauricio Pochettino said on Thursday he is worried about making a "mess for the squad" by extending Chelsea's spending spree by signing another forward.
Dutch 'icon' Verstappen out to keep the Red Bull show on the road
Max Verstappen says he wants to give his orange army of fans packing the stands at his home Dutch Grand Prix this weekend reason to party.
Man City's Laporte joins Saudi side Al-Nassr
Aymeric Laporte joined the Premier League exodus to Saudi Arabia on Thursday as the Manchester City defender moved to Al-Nassr in a deal worth a reported £23 million ($29 million).
Stewart handed Samoa audition for Ireland World Cup squad
Tom Stewart has been handed a full Ireland debut in Saturday's World Cup warm-up clash against Samoa as Andy Farrell made 12 changes from the side that thrashed England 29-10 on Saturday.
Why Saudi's billion-dollar football binge is race against time
As star footballers line up to take Saudi money, it is easy to forget this is a phenomenon that stretches back decades. Only now, the stakes are much, much higher.
England's Watson ruled out of Rugby World Cup
England have suffered a fresh blow ahead of the Rugby World Cup after Anthony Watson was ruled out of the tournament with a calf injury on Thursday.
Lawes to captain England for 100th cap against Fiji
Courtney Lawes will captain England in the absence of the banned Owen Farrell as the lock wins his 100th cap in Saturday's World Cup warm-up against Fiji.
Magnussen, Hulkenberg extend deals at Haas
Haas drivers Kevin Magnussen and Nico Hulkenberg go into this weekend's Dutch Grand Prix with new contracts for next year at the American Formula One team.
Neymar, Benzema to get first taste of Asian Champions League action
Saudi Pro League superstar Neymar will get his first taste of Asian Champions League football after last season's runners-up Al-Hilal were drawn against Iran's Nassaji Mazandaran FC, Mumbai City FC of India and Uzbekistan's Navbahor in the group stage on Thursday.
Jalibert handed France chance at fly-half in final Rugby World Cup warm-up
Matthieu Jalibert will start at fly-half in France's final Rugby World Cup warm-up match against Australia this weekend, head coach Fabien Galthie announced on Thursday.
Emery targeting more Euro glory with Aston Villa
Unai Emery believes Aston Villa can end a 27-year wait for silverware on their return to European football this season in the Europa Conference League.
Masterful Warholm revels in perfect 'comeback story'
Karsten Warholm underlined his status as one of track and field's most successful athletes with a third world 400m hurdles title, a gold he said capped a perfect comeback story.
'We all want to win': US ditch egos for Basketball World Cup tilt
United States captain Jalen Brunson said Thursday that egos will be "left at the door" as the Americans try to regain the Basketball World Cup after a disastrous performance four years ago.
Dutch Grand Prix - five things
Formula One returns after its mid-season recess at this weekend's Dutch Grand Prix.
Toulon's Lolesio 'ready' for Wallabies Rugby World Cup call-up
Toulon fly-half Noah Lolesio was set to be a big part of Australia's Rugby World Cup plans when he made a promising debut aged just 20 three years ago.
Messi into another final after inspiring Miami comeback
Lionel Messi inspired Inter Miami to come back from two goals down to beat Cincinnati 5-4 on penalties after their thrilling US Open Cup semi-final ended 3-3 after extra-time.
Barefoot in the park: Fiji girls heading for rugby's heights
The Lelean Memorial School (LMS) punches above its weight as a rugby school in Fiji where some players train barefoot or share boots.
Moon and Kennedy share pole vault gold at world championships
Olympic champion Katie Moon of the United States and Australian Nina Kennedy shared gold after tying in a nail-biting women's world pole vault final in Budapest on Wednesday.
American John Isner to retire from tennis after US Open
Big-serving American John Isner, preparing for his 17th US Open start, said Wednesday in a social media post that he will retire from professional tennis after the final Grand Slam of the year.
Matthews signs four-year NHL Leafs extension worth $53 mn
Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews has signed a four-year contract extension worth $53 million, the NHL club announced on Wednesday as it hopes to break a championship drought dating to 1967.
Angels ace Ohtani departs mound early with arm fatigue
Los Angeles Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani hit his Major League Baseball-leading 44th home run of the season on Wednesday but departed the pitching mound in the second inning with what the club said was arm fatigue.
Warholm saves Norway's honour, Ingebrigtsen denied in 1500m again
Norway's Karsten Warholm produced a fighting performance to regain his 400m hurdles title but teammate Jakob Ingebrigtsen once again fell short in the 1500m on a pulsating night at the world championships on Wednesday.