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At last! China's Zhang Shuai ends 24-match losing streak
Zhang Shuai won her first WTA Tour match since January 2023 when she triumphed at her home China Open on Wednesday to snap a painful run of 24 defeats.
Jacks says new-look England need time to master ODIs
Will Jacks says England's new-look one-day side need time to get to grips with a format they rarely play after beating Australia to keep their five-match series alive.
Madrid's Mbappe suffers thigh injury before Atletico derby
Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappe has sustained a thigh injury ahead of this weekend's La Liga derby with Atletico, his club said on Wednesday.
Naomi Osaka wants 'no regrets' after hiring Serena's former coach
Four-time major champion Naomi Osaka said on Wednesday she "didn't want to have regrets" after confirming she has teamed up with Serena Williams' renowned former coach Patrick Mouratoglou.
Man City confirm Rodri knee ligament injury
Manchester City confirmed on Wednesday that Rodri suffered ligament damage to his right knee during their 2-2 draw with Arsenal, although the full extent of the injury remains unclear.
Naomi Osaka wants 'no regrets' after teaming up with Mouratoglou
Four-time major champion Naomi Osaka said Wednesday that she "didn't want to have regrets" after confirming she has teamed up with Serena Williams' renowned former coach Patrick Mouratoglou.
New Zealand flanker 'Braveheart' Sititi relishes his 'crazy' rise
"Braveheart" Wallace Sititi says he is still processing his "crazy" rise this year from the fringes of the Waikato Chiefs to facing world champions South Africa with the All Blacks.
World Cup winner Varane retires
France World Cup winner Raphael Varane on Tuesday announced his retirement from football at the age of 31.
Alcaraz says 'a lot of players' agree after schedule 'kill us' comments
Carlos Alcaraz on Wednesday doubled down on his criticism of the demands of the tennis calendar, saying "a lot of players" agree with him and "we have to do something about it".
Astros clinch division title, Yankees kept waiting
The Houston Astros clinched their fourth consecutive American League West divisional title on Tuesday to surge into the postseason with a 4-3 victory over the Seattle Mariners.
Tatum hungry for more after breakthrough Celtics success
Jayson Tatum said Tuesday the Boston Celtics are hungry for more titles as they prepare to launch the defense of their NBA crown when the new season tips off next month.
Rodri 'irreplaceable' but Guardiola confident Man City will still compete
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said he had the responsibility to find a way of coping without key midfielder Rodri, who could miss the rest of the season due to a serious knee injury.
Brook 'relieved' as maiden ODI hundred sets up first win as England captain
Harry Brook said he felt a sense of relief after his maiden one-day international hundred paved the way for his first win as England captain.
Dior's arrows and Amazons as Saint Laurent revives its master
Dior gave Paris Fashion Week a shot of Olympic adrenaline on Tuesday with a troop of athletic Amazons striding down its runway amid whizzing arrows.
Mbappe strikes again as Madrid hold off Alaves
Kylian Mbappe struck for the fourth consecutive game as Real Madrid survived a late scare to beat Alaves 3-2 in La Liga on Tuesday.
Nkunku hits Chelsea hat-trick, Man City edge into League Cup last 16
Christopher Nkunku scored a hat-trick as Chelsea thrashed fourth tier Barrow 5-0 to reach the last 16 of the League Cup on Tuesday as a much-changed Manchester City edged out Watford 2-1.
Hundred hero Brook keeps England alive in Australia ODI series
England captain Harry Brook's maiden one-day international century revived his side's series hopes against Australia as they beat the world champions by 46 runs at Chester-le-Street on Tuesday.
Brook's hundred sees England beat Australia in 3rd ODI
England captain Harry Brook led from the front with a maiden one-day international century as his side beat world champions Australia by 46 runs in a rain-marred clash in Durham on Tuesday.
Stokes open to England white-ball return
Test captain Ben Stokes indicated Tuesday he would be ready to make an England limited-overs comeback.
England scrum-half Mitchell to see specialist on neck injury
England scrum-half Alex Mitchell will see a specialist on Thursday to discover the extent of a neck problem that has sidelined him this season.
Under-pressure Masood to lead Pakistan in England Tests
Shan Masood will continue to lead Pakistan in the upcoming series against England, despite losing his first five Tests as captain.
IOC should reinstate Russia as soon it obeys rules: Samaranch
The International Olympic Committee should start work on ending Russia's suspension from the organisation "the minute" Moscow obeys the rules again, IOC vice-president Juan Antonio Samaranch Junior said on Tuesday.
San Siro loses 2027 Champions League final due to uncertain future
The 2027 Champions League final will be moved away from the San Siro in Milan due to uncertainties over potential renovations, UEFA said on Tuesday.
Carey blasts Australia to 304-7 against England in 3rd ODI
Alex Carey again proved a thorn in England's side, smashing an unbeaten 77 to take Australia to 304-7 in the third one-day international at Chester-le-Street on Tuesday.
Dubois will next fight Joshua or Usyk, 'whoever pays me the most'
Daniel Dubois would "love a rematch" with either Anthony Joshua or Oleksandr Usyk -- depending on which boxer "pays me the most".
Lopetegui ready to learn from mistakes as Liverpool loom in League Cup
West Ham manager Julen Lopetegui insists he can learn from his mistakes as he prepares the Hammers for their League Cup third-round tie away to holders Liverpool, following a chastening defeat by Chelsea in the Premier League.
Surprise start for Libbok as Etzebeth set for Springboks record
Fly-half Manie Libbok was a surprise choice as South Africa made nine changes for a Rugby Championship title decider against Argentina in Mbombela on Saturday.
Ten Hag says expanded schedules make injuries 'almost unavoidable'
Erik ten Hag has warned the increasing number of fixtures will leave top players facing an "almost unavoidable" risk of injury, as Manchester United head into their opening game of the new-look Europa League.
Liverpool boss Slot praises Alexander-Arnold's defensive work
Arne Slot said Trent Alexander-Arnold has been a good defender "all his life", even though the Liverpool right-back is often praised more for his attacking prowess.
Barca coach backs Pena but will debate new goalkeeper signing
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick backed reserve goalkeeper Inaki Pena to replace stricken team-mate Marc-Andre ter Stegen on Tuesday, but also said the club must discuss if they will sign a replacement.
Arteta stands by defensive tactics in fiery Man City clash
Mikel Arteta stood by Arsenal's defensive tactics in their explosive Premier League clash with Manchester City, saying he would have been "thick" not to learn from previous clashes.
UK town catches Subbuteo fever
With a quivering finger, England Subbuteo veteran Rudi Peterschinigg conceded the free-kick that sent his country's World Cup quarter-final into extra-time before smashing his plastic goalkeeper on the floor in frustration.