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Williams leaves Spain camp with thigh knock
Winger Nico Williams has withdrawn from the Spain squad injured, the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) announced on Thursday.
WTA reduces 2027 schedule for world's top 50
The WTA announced Thursday that it has reduced the number of tournaments that top-ranked players are required to play in 2027.
Downing Street says Manchester City not 'above the rules'
Downing Street said Thursday that Manchester City were not "above the rules" following criticism of British Prime Minister Andy Burnham for his comments about the club's breaches of Premier League financial rules.
Hadjar wants to 'fight for the title' from next season
Isack Hadjar's ambition from next season is to "crush" the rest of the grid, the 21-year-old told AFP at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.
Zidane 'no regrets' about Materazzi headbutt as France face Italy again
New France coach Zinedine Zidane insisted Thursday he has no regrets about his infamous headbutt on Marco Materazzi in the 2006 World Cup final as he prepares to come up against Italy again in his first home game in charge.
Man City sponsor Etihad says considering legal action against Premier League
UAE airline Etihad, Manchester City's main sponsor, has said it is considering legal action against the Premier League after the bombshell ruling against the English football giant over Premier League financial rule breaches.
Croatian ex-international Simic charged in graft case
Former Croatian international footballer Dario Simic was reportedly charged on Thursday in an alleged graft case linked to a coastal campsite development involving two other people.
Zverev beats Norrie to kick off Sinner-less China Open
World number two Alexander Zverev beat Cameron Norrie 7-6 (7/1), 6-4 to kick-start his bid for the China Open on Thursday.
'It's history': Zverev against shortening Grand Slam match format
Hardly any professional tennis players support shortening men's Grand Slam matches, world number two Alexander Zverev said on Thursday, coming out strongly in favour of the "history" behind the format.
England paceman Archer rested for ODI tri-series
Paceman Jofra Archer has been rested for England's one-day international tri-series in Pakistan later this month, with Jos Buttler also absent through injury.
Queiroz exits Ghana as Black Stars crisis deepens
Carlos Queiroz has left his job as Ghana coach after a damaging defeat to Gambia deepened the Black Stars' latest crisis.
Alcaraz begins Japan Open defence with win over Michelsen
Carlos Alcaraz began his defence of the Japan Open title with a battling 7-6 (7/1), 4-6, 6-1 win over Alex Michelsen in Tokyo on Thursday.
Ronaldo's Portugal future in doubt after walkout
Uncertainy surrounds the future of Portugal superstar Cristiano Ronaldo in the national team after the 41-year-old walked out on the squad following an announcement from coach Jorge Jesus that he would not start Thursday's game against Denmark.
India to clash with Pakistan as Eala suffers Games heartbreak
India and arch-rivals Pakistan will clash for Asian Games cricket gold as Philippines tennis trailblazer Alexandra Eala suffered a shock semi-final exit on Thursday in Japan.
Tom Kim finishes marathon Asian Games second round under floodlights
Tom Kim probably didn't have floodlit golf on his Asian Games to-do list in Nagoya this week, but that is exactly what he ended up playing at the end of a marathon second round on Thursday.
Judoka wins Asian Games gold after honouring dying grandmother's wish
Tokyo-born Huh Mimi switched to representing South Korea at judo at the wish of her dying grandmother and was rewarded with Asian Games gold on Thursday in Japan.
Tearful Nishikori calls time on career with defeat at Japan Open
Japan's Kei Nishikori, Asia's most decorated men's tennis player, brought the curtain down on his pioneering career on Thursday, losing 6-4, 6-4 to Frances Tiafoe on home turf.
India to face Pakistan for Asian Games cricket gold
World champions India will face arch-rivals Pakistan for Asian Games men's cricket gold after both won their semi-finals with ease on Thursday in Japan.
Verstappen wary of tyre wear as he eyes first F1 win of season
Max Verstappen warned on Thursday that high tyre wear may hamper his bid to convert Red Bull's late-season surge into a first win of the year at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.
Qatar 'ready' if 2030 Asian Games moved back: official
Doha Asian Games organisers "are ready" if the continent's premier sporting event is moved back a year to 2031 in a major shake-up to the calendar, a top official said Thursday.
India thump Sri Lanka, will face Pakistan for Asian Games cricket gold
World champions India will face arch-rivals Pakistan for the Asian Games cricket men's gold medal after both won their semi-finals with ease on Thursday.
Indian football fans relish rare friendly against Brazil
India welcomes football royalty on Saturday when the national side plays Brazil, with local supporters hoping the blockbuster friendly will give the game a lift in the cricket-crazy country.
Cash-strapped Senegalese unmoved by Youth Olympic Games
At a busy market in Dakar's Grand-Yoff district, residents jostling past stalls say jobs and the cost of living are far more pressing concerns than Senegal's upcoming Youth Olympic Games.
Yankees, White Sox, Padres advance, Phillies survive in MLB playoffs
The New York Yankees, Chicago White Sox and San Diego Padres powered into the second round of the Major League Baseball playoffs on Wednesday as the Philadelphia Phillies produced a late home-run bombardment to stay alive against the Atlanta Braves.
Samad launches Pakistan into first Asian Games men's cricket final
Abdul Samad smashed 22 off five balls in an unbeaten 30 on Thursday as Pakistan's men cruised into their maiden Asian Games cricket final, where arch-rivals India are the potential opponents.
Yankees and White Sox advance, Phillies survive in MLB playoffs
The New York Yankees and Chicago White Sox powered into the second round of the Major League Baseball playoffs on Wednesday as the Philadelphia Phillies produced a late home-run bombardment to stay alive against the Atlanta Braves.
Man City scandal risks damage to Premier League's booming brand
The Premier League has won a lengthy legal battle with Manchester City over financial impropriety, but the consequences could leave lasting damage for a league that has long since become the envy of world football.
First-time Sepang F1 racers will master track 'from opening lap'
Malaysia's only Formula One driver expects current racers to be up to speed from the first lap when they compete at Sepang this weekend, despite the circuit not hosting the sport for nine years.
Meidroth blasts White Sox through, Phillies survive in MLB playoffs
Chase Meidroth's three-run homer sent the Chicago White Sox into the second round of the Major League Baseball playoffs Wednesday while an Alec Bohm 10th-inning home run kept the Phillies alive at Atlanta.
US tennis star Navarro reveals health battle, ends season
American Emma Navarro, a three-time WTA tournament champion, revealed a three-year battle with health issues on Wednesday, battling against her body as she found success on the court.
Bohm's blast keeps Phillies alive in MLB playoffs
Alec Bohm smashed a game-winning solo home run in the 10th inning on Wednesday, giving Philadelphia a 4-3 victory at Atlanta to keep the Phillies alive in the Major League Baseball playoffs.
Marsh hails improvements after Australia win final one-day international
Australian captain Mitchell Marsh hailed the improvement shown by his team after they were convincing winners of the third and final one-day international against South Africa in Potchefstroom on Wednesday.