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Australia seek 'respect' from US amid World Cup 'layup' row
Socceroos coach Tony Popovic said victory over the United States on Friday would earn his side "respect," in the wake of disparaging comments by US pundits about the Australian side that have triggered a long-brewing row.
New Zealand's Payne joins Paraguayan powerhouse after Instagram fame
New Zealand's World Cup social media sensation Tim Payne has capitalised on his newfound fame, with the defender announcing on Friday that he has signed for Paraguayan powerhouse Club Olimpia.
Clark seizes four-stroke lead at darkness-halted US Open
Wyndham Clark made an eagle and two birdies in three holes to seize a four-stroke lead when darkness halted Thursday's first round of the 126th US Open at blustery Shinnecock.
Canada romp to first World Cup win, Switzerland thump Bosnia
Canada thrashed nine-man Qatar 6-0 to secure their first ever World Cup victory on Thursday as Switzerland reignited their campaign with a resounding defeat of Bosnia-Herzegovina.
Gabriel tells Brazil to turn the page against Haiti at World Cup
Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes urged Brazil to move on from a disappointing performance in their World Cup opener as they prepare to face Haiti in Philadelphia on Friday.
Horror injury overshadows Canada's first World Cup win
Canada thrashed nine-man Qatar 6-0 to clinch their first ever World Cup victory on Thursday in a Group B match marred by a horrific injury to midfielder Ismael Kone.
Swiss wunderkind Manzambi scores 'childhood dream' brace
Swiss wunderkind Johan Manzambi on Thursday described coming off the bench at the World Cup to score twice in a 4-1 victory over Bosnia-Herzegovina as a "childhood dream come true."
Good US Open shots not good enough for 2-over Scheffler
Top-ranked Scottie Scheffler struggled to a two-over par 72 in Thursday's first round of the US Open, saying "good" shots were not good enough in punishing winds at Shinnecock.
Subs send Swiss to World Cup rout of Bosnia-Herzegovina
Super subs Johan Manzambi and Ruben Vargas fired Switzerland to a 4-1 win over 10-man Bosnia-Herzegovina in a late rush of goals in Los Angeles on Thursday.
Stokes set for England return in New Zealand finale - reports
England captain Ben Stokes could return to Test duty as soon as next week's series finale against New Zealand, several British media outlets reported Thursday.
McIlroy pleased with reduced green speeds in US Open winds
Rory McIlroy was happy to see the US Golf Association slow the greens in Thursday's first round of the US Open with brutal winds testing top golfers at Shinnecock.
Stevens seizes US Open lead with McIlroy, Aberg one back
Unheralded American Sam Stevens grabbed the early clubhouse lead in Thursday's first round of the US Open with Rory McIlroy and Ludvig Aberg only one stroke adrift.
'Big-game' Bellingham shows his worth for England at World Cup
Jude Bellingham arrived at the World Cup facing a battle to secure a place in England's starting line-up, but emphatically ended any debate with a barnstorming display against Croatia.
New Zealand's Henry rocks England in 2nd Test after Phillips century
Matt Henry captured the prize wickets of England stand-in captain Joe Root and Harry Brook at the Oval on Thursday as New Zealand cashed in on Glenn Phillips's maiden Test century.
Australian qualifier Hijikata shocks Lehecka at Queen's Club
Australian qualifier Rinky Hijikata stunned Czech second seed Jiri Lehecka with a 4-6, 7-5, 7-6 (9/7) victory to reach the Queen's Club quarter-finals on Thursday.
O'Brien's royal century reward for sacrificing all for racing
Aidan O'Brien has said some people might think him "weird" as he finds holidays "stressful" but for his wife Anne-Marie he is the most successful racing trainer in the world because "he puts everything he has into what he does".
Spurs sign Dutch defender Van Hecke from Brighton
Tottenham signed Netherlands defender Jan Paul van Hecke from Brighton for a reported fee of £52 million ($68 million) on Thursday.
England great Botham slams Stokes for breaking curfew
Ian Botham has criticised dropped England captain Ben Stokes for breaking a team curfew, with the cricket great saying he does not see "how you justify what happened".
Liverpool agree deal to sign Spain forward Munoz from Osasuna
Liverpool have won the race to sign Spain forward Victor Munoz from Osasuna for a reported fee of £34.5 million ($45.5 million).
Chivu extends Inter deal until 2028 after debut season double triumph
Cristian Chivu signed on Thursday a one-year contract extension with Inter Milan until 2028 after guiding the Serie A giants to a league and cup double in his first full season as a senior coach.
New Zealand's Henry rocks England after Phillips century
Matt Henry captured the prize wickets of England stand-in captain Joe Root and Harry Brook at the Oval on Thursday as New Zealand built on Glenn Phillips's maiden Test century.
Wildcard Eala shocks Rybakina in Berlin
World number two Elena Rybakina crashed out of the Wimbledon warm-up WTA tournament in Berlin on Thursday losing 7-5, 6-4 to Filipino wildcard Alexandra Eala.
Robertson and Scotland eye World Cup history against Morocco
Scotland captain Andy Robertson urged his team to build on their opening World Cup win against Haiti and get a result against Morocco on Friday which would help propel them into the knockout rounds of the tournament for the very first time.
South Africa hold Czechs, keep World Cup knockout dream alive
Teboho Mokoena's penalty kept South Africa's dream of reaching the World Cup knockout stages for the first time alive after a 1-1 draw with the Czech Republic in Atlanta on Thursday.
Joyful New York celebrates Knicks with ticker-tape parade
Tens of thousands of New York Knicks fans flooded Manhattan on Thursday for a heavily guarded victory parade, turning the city into a sea of blue and orange to mark their basketball team's NBA Finals victory.
Important or selfish? World Cup evidence mounts against Ronaldo
Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland and Harry Kane all made blistering starts to the World Cup. And then there was Cristiano Ronaldo.
US Olympic athlete Simpson shows 'improvement' after collasing on track
Jenny Simpson, an Olympic bronze medallist and former 1,500m world champion, has shown "encouraging improvement" after collapsing at an all-comers meeting in North Carolina, sponsor Fleet Feet said Thursday.
Brutal Shinnecock winds blow away US Open contenders
Blustery Shinnecock took a toll on the world's top golfers in Thursday's first round of the US Open, where big names tumbled from the top and leaders battled to stay under par.
Leverkusen sign Portuguese talent Moreira from Lyon
Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen on Thursday announced the signing of Portuguese winger Afonso Moreira from Lyon until 2031 for a reported transfer fee of 30 million euros ($34 million) plus bonuses.
Neymar to miss Brazil's second World Cup game against Haiti
Neymar will not travel with the Brazil squad for Friday's second World Cup group game against Haiti as he continues his recovery from a calf injury.
Dupont to start for Toulouse in Top 14 semi, Ramos out
Antoine Dupont will start for Toulouse in their Top 14 semi-final against Racing 92 on Friday, but kicker Thomas Ramos is out injured.
O'Brien's historic 100th Royal Ascot winner has golden glow
Aidan O'Brien became the first trainer to train 100 Royal Ascot winners as Scandinavia won the feature race the Ascot Gold Cup in a thrilling finish on Thursday.