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'Nervous' Sweden survive South Africa scare at World Cup
A "nervous" Sweden fought back and struck late on to grab a 2-1 win over South Africa in their Women's World Cup opener on Sunday in the Wellington rain.
Champion Vingegaard leads Tour de France back to Paris
Champion-in-waiting Jonas Vingegaard leads the Tour de France peloton into Paris on Sunday on the final day of a storied race animated by a tense tussle with two-time former winner Tadej Pogacar.
Sweden fight back to sink South Africa late on at World Cup
Sweden fought back and struck late on to grab a 2-1 win over South Africa in their Women's World Cup opener on Sunday in the Wellington rain.
Germany coach calls for 'balance' after World Cup penalty glut
Germany coach Martina Voss-Tecklenburg called for greater "balance" on Sunday after referees awarded penalties in all of the first eight games of the Women's World Cup.
Women's World Cup never been tougher, warns Germany coach
Germany coach Martina Voss-Tecklenburg warned Sunday that women's football has never been more competitive as her side chase a third World Cup title.
Once 'humiliated', South Korea's Park savours third World Cup
Park Eun-seon was "humiliated" a decade ago by unfounded claims about her sex but has put the episode behind her to reach a third Women's World Cup.
Ledecky lays down marker ahead of 400m showdown
Katie Ledecky threw down the gauntlet to women's 400m freestyle rivals Ariarne Titmus and Summer McIntosh at swimming's world championships on Sunday, finishing fastest in the morning's heats.
'No limits' for New Zealand after historic Women's World Cup win
New Zealand "set a new standard" for themselves by winning a Women's World Cup match for the first time, defender CJ Bott said Sunday, as the co-hosts eye a landmark place in the knockout stages.
Mudryk on target as Chelsea beat ten-man Brighton 4-3
Mykhailo Mudryk finally found the net for Chelsea and new signings Christopher Nkunku and Nicolas Jackson also scored in a 4-3 friendly win over Brighton in Philadelphia on Saturday.
Knight, Szokol hang on to win Great Lakes Bay LPGA team event
Cheyenne Knight and Elizabeth Szokol combined for a five-under par 65 in the four-ball final round on Saturday to edge Matilda Castren and Kelly Tan by one stroke in the Great Lakes Bay Invitational LPGA team event.
Fernandes and Sancho give United friendly win over Arsenal
Bruno Fernandes and Jadon Sancho were on target as Manchester United beat Arsenal 2-0 in a friendly front of 82,262 fans at MetLife Stadium on Saturday.
West Indies grind through turgid day against India
A day of turgid, rain-interrupted cricket saw the West Indies grinding their way to 229 for five in reply to India's first innings total of 438 at stumps on the third day of the second and final Test at Queen’s Park Oval in Trinidad on Saturday.
'Butcher of Hoylake' stays patient as he hunts British Open crown
British Open runaway leader Brian Harman says hunting has taught him "patience" and "strategy" as he closes in on his first major win at the Royal Liverpool Golf Club.
Barcelona's Juve friendly cancelled after illness in team
Barcelona's friendly match against Juventus in San Francisco on Saturday has been cancelled after an outbreak of viral gastroenteritis among the Spanish team.
Ton-up Labuschagne vows Australia 'won't give England a sniff' in key 4th Test
Marnus Labuschagne insisted Australia had no plans to "give England a sniff" after his century frustrated the hosts' bid for an Ashes-levelling win in the fourth Test at Old Trafford on Saturday.
Alex Fitzpatrick says rivalry with girlfriend fiercer than with brother Matt
British Open debutant Alex Fitzpatrick says he has a fiercer rivalry with golfing girlfriend Rachel Kuehn than he does with his famous older brother Matt after posting a stunning 65 on Saturday.
Ashwin strikes as West Indies crawl in 2nd Test
Ravichandran Ashwin claimed the wicket of West Indies captain Kraigg Brathwaite for the third time in as many innings as the home side crawled to 174 for three in reply to India's first innings total of 438 at tea on the third day of the second and final Test at Queen's Park Oval in Trinidad on Saturday.
Harman poised for British Open glory despite Rahm's course record
American Brian Harman shrugged off the pressure applied by Jon Rahm's course-record 63 to take a five-shot lead into the final round of the British Open.
Mbappe's omission from PSG tour fuels Madrid move speculation
Paris Saint-Germain have left Kylian Mbappe out of their squad for a pre-season tour of Japan and South Korea, casting further doubt on the forward's future at the French champions.
Perfect day as Rovanpera wins all nine stages in Estonia
World champion Kalle Rovanpera swept all of Saturday's nine stages on the Rally of Estonia as the Toyota driver opened up a huge gap on Hyundai rival Thierry Neuville.
Danish dynamite Vingegaard, slow-burn Tour de France winner
Jonas Vingegaard was given the ultimate stamp of approval this week when cycling's all-time great Eddy Merckx described him as the strongest Grand Tour rider around.
Root removes Labuschagne as rain frustrates England's Ashes push
Joe Root dismissed Australian century-maker Marnus Labuschagne but rain returned to Old Trafford to frustrate England's hopes of forcing a series-levelling win in the fourth Test on Saturday.
'Euphoric' Vingegaard targets third Tour de France triumph
Jonas Vingegaard said he felt "euphoric" after surviving Saturday's penultimate stage of the Tour de France to virtually clinch his second successive title.
Rahm's stunning 63 heaps pressure on British Open leader Harman
Masters champion Jon Rahm hit eight birdies in a course-record 63 to haul himself into contention for the British Open on Saturday as overnight leader Brian Harman steadied himself after a shaky start.
Hamilton revels in ending long pole drought
An emotional Lewis Hamilton said "it felt like the first time" after ending his lengthy pole drought by outpacing Max Verstappen in qualifying for the Hungarian Grand Prix on Saturday.
Root revives England as Australia lose Labuschagne in fourth Test
Joe Root revived England's hopes of forcing a series-levelling win in the fourth Test by removing Australia century-maker Marnus Labuschagne on Saturday's rain-marred fourth day.
Rahm hails 'best round' after sparkling 63 at British Open
Masters champion Jon Rahm hailed his flawless 63 in the third round of the British Open on Saturday as the best round he had ever played on a links course.
A happy Messi is good news for Miami - and Argentina
Lionel Messi provided the perfect finish to start his career with Inter Miami with a brilliant winning goal on Friday but what may be most significant from his debut was how totally happy he looks again.
Hamilton ends drought to claim record pole in Hungary
Lewis Hamilton claimed his first pole position since 2021 after edging Max Verstappen in qualifying on Saturday for the Hungarian Grand Prix.
Vingegaard virtually assures back-to-back Tour de France triumphs
Jonas Vingegaard survived the mountains in Saturday's penultimate stage of the Tour de France to virtually clinch his second successive title.
Rahm leads the chase of Harman at British Open
American Brian Harman began his third round at the British Open with a four-shot lead as Jon Rahm showed the chasing pack the way to surge into contention on Saturday.
Marta, Brazil's 'queen' without a crown
Nicknamed "Pele in a skirt" by the late football great himself, the Brazilian star better known to fans as "Queen Marta" has her last shot at winning the Women's World Cup at this year's tournament.