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Olympic champion Jacobs out of Stockholm 100m after 'pain'
Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs was a late withdrawal from the 100m at the Stockholm Diamond League on Thursday, the latest blow to his injury-hit season coming just two weeks out from the world championships.
Ukrainian doubles player mulls return to help in war effort
Ukrainian doubles specialist Denys Molchanov says he could return to his homeland to help with the war effort, admitting he is finding it tough to focus on tennis as the conflict rages on.
Buttler proud to succeed Morgan as England white-ball captain
Jos Buttler said he had been given the "greatest honour" after being named as England's new white-ball captain in succession to "inspirational" World Cup-winning skipper Eoin Morgan.
Nadal centre stage at Wimbledon as Tsitsipas sets up Kyrgios clash
Rafael Nadal topped the bill at Wimbledon on Thursday as Stefanos Tsitsipas set up a mouthwatering third-round match against Australian maverick Nick Kyrgios.
Buttler proud to succeed 'outstanding' Morgan as England white-ball captain
Jos Buttler said he had been given the "greatest honour" after being named as England's new white-ball captain in succession to "inspirational" World Cup-winning skipper Eoin Morgan.
Stand-in India skipper Bumrah in 'deep water' against England
India's stand-in captain Jasprit Bumrah is relishing the challenge of being in "deep water" against revitalised England.
Cheika rings changes in Argentina debut against Scotland
Australian coach Michael Cheika recalled veteran hooker Agustin Creevy to his squad announced on Thursday for his first match in charge of Argentina at home to Scotland.
Britain's Boulter dedicates Pliskova win at Wimbledon to late grandmother
British wildcard Katie Boulter dedicated Thursday's shock second-round win at Wimbledon against 2021 finalist Karolina Pliskova to her late grandmother, who died this week.
'I'm pretty good': Well-behaved Kyrgios is Wimbledon dangerman
Nick Kyrgios buried the rage he showed in his Wimbledon opener to ease into the third round on Thursday and warned: "I just wanted to remind everyone that I'm pretty good."
Balls up: UK govt sports supremo mixes up rugby codes
The UK government's sports supremo, an outspoken ally of Prime Minister Boris Johnson, on Thursday reinforced her reputation for gaffes as she mistook rugby league for its rival code rugby union.
Khawaja lauds Green's 'courage' as Australia build lead in first Test
Usman Khawaja on Thursday praised Cameron Green for handling the Sri Lankan spinners with aplomb after the two batsmen helped Australia to a 101-run first innings lead on a weather-hit day two of the opening Test.
Danish police raid hotel of Tour de France team Bahrain-Victorious
Danish police raided the hotel of Team Bahrain-Victorious early Thursday on the eve of the start of the Tour de France in Denmark.
'I'm pretty good': Kyrgios behaves to reach Wimbledon last 32
Nick Kyrgios buried the rage he showed in his Wimbledon opener to ease into the third round on Thursday and warned: "I just wanted to remind everyone that I'm pretty good."
France hand Jolmes, Tanga debuts against Japan
France head coach Fabien Galthie on Thursday handed debuts to lock Thomas Jolmes and number eight Yoan Tanga for the first rugby Test against Japan in Toyota on Saturday.
Bumrah to captain India in fifth Test against England
Jasprit Bumrah will captain India in Friday's delayed fifth Test against England, after regular skipper Rohit Sharma was ruled out with Covid-19, it was announced Thursday.
Gilchrist to lead Scotland in first Pumas Test
Grant Gilchrist will captain Scotland for the first time since 2018 when he leads them out for the opening Test against Argentina in San Salvador de Jujuy on Saturday.
Green, Khawaja put Australia on top in Galle Test
Cameron Green and Usman Khawaja hit half-centuries to put Australia ahead by 101 runs against Sri Lanka after abysmal weather set back the second day of the opening Test on Thursday.
Nadal centre stage at Wimbledon as Covid forces third withdrawal
Rafael Nadal tops the bill at Wimbledon on Thursday after Roberto Bautista Agut became the third player to withdraw from the Championships following a positive coronavirus test.
Vesely says Davidovich Fokina is Wimbledon 'nutter'
Jiri Vesely on Thursday described his second-round Wimbledon opponent Alejandro Davidovich Fokina as "a bit of a nutter" after the Spaniard was knocked out of the tournament on a point penalty.
Wales captain Jones on bench for first Springboks Test
British and Irish Lions captain Alun Wyn Jones will start on the bench and flanker Tommy Reffell will win his first cap for Wales against South Africa on Saturday.
Badosa sets up Wimbledon third-round tie with Kvitova
Spanish fourth seed Paula Badosa beat Romania's Irina Bara 6-3, 6-2 on Thursday to set up a third-round clash against two-time champion Petra Kvitova.
Paula Badosa reaches Wimbledon third round
Spanish fourth seed Paula Badosa beat Romania's Irina Bara 6-3, 6-2 on Thursday to progress to the third round at Wimbedon.
England recall Anderson for delayed India finale
England have recalled James Anderson for the delayed fifth Test against India at Edgbaston on Friday.
Bautista Agut becomes third Covid withdrawal at Wimbledon
Spanish 17th seed Roberto Bautista Agut on Thursday became the third player to withdraw from this year's Wimbledon with Covid-19 in a fresh blow for the tournament, which has returned to full capacity this year.
Khawaja hits 71 as Australia take lead in Galle Test
Opener Usman Khawaja hit a gritty half-century to help Australia take the lead against Sri Lanka on the rain-hit second day of the opening Test on Thursday.
Alpine launch programme to find women Formula 1 drivers by 2030
Formula One's Alpine team said on Wednesday physical ability is no barrier for women to compete in their sport as they launched a programme to have a female driver in the next eight years.
Pogacar ready as Denmark reaches Tour de France fever pitch
With one day remaining ahead of the Tour de France's 'Grand Depart' in Denmark, Tadej Pogacar sounded a warning to those hoping to dethrone the double champion.
Australia lose Head after heavy rain collapses stand at Galle Test
The second day's play of the opening Test between Sri Lanka and Australia began Thursday afternoon after a long rain delay that caused a spectator stand to collapse in Galle.
Farrell 'not happy' as Lawes named England captain against Wallabies
England coach Eddie Jones admitted Owen Farrell "wasn't very happy" after Courtney Lawes was named captain Thursday for the opening Test against Australia, as veteran scrum-half Danny Care was handed a first start since 2018.
Lawes captains England as Care, Vunipola return against Wallabies
England coach Eddie Jones named Courtney Lawes captain Thursday ahead of Owen Farrell for the first Test against Australia, as veteran scrum-half Danny Care was handed his first start since 2018.
Rough weather causes stand collapse, delays Galle Test
Rain and strong winds caused a stand to collapse at the Galle cricket stadium on Thursday, seriously delaying the second day's play in the opening Test between Sri Lanka and Australia.
Joseph backs Japan to beat heat against France in steamy Toyota
Japan head coach Jamie Joseph on Thursday backed his team to keep their cool in the first rugby Test against France despite temperatures forecast to soar to 35 degrees Celsius by kick-off time in Toyota on Saturday afternoon.
Ex-Wallaby Folau to make Tonga debut against wary Fiji
Controversial former Wallaby Israel Folau declared Thursday it was "awesome" to be ending a four-year Test rugby exile by making his debut for Tonga against Fiji at Saturday.
Rain delays day two start of Galle Test
Rain has delayed the start of Thursday's second day of play in the opening Test between Sri Lanka and Australia in Galle.
Wimbledon draw opens up for Nadal as Swiatek bids to extend run
Rafael Nadal tops the bill in the Wimbledon second round on Thursday, eyeing a clear path to the semi-finals as Iga Swiatek seeks a 37th consecutive win.
Neville, Porecki to make Wallaby debuts against England
Veteran lock Cadeyrn Neville and hooker David Porecki were handed Australia debuts Thursday in a powerful pack to face England in the first Test, while playmaker Quade Cooper got the nod over James O'Connor.
Gibson-Park leads Ireland's Kiwi quartet for first All Blacks Test
Ireland on Thursday named all four of their New Zealand-born players in their line-up for the first Test against the All Blacks in Auckland on Saturday.
Patience a virtue for Springsteen's run to glory days
Jessica Springsteen has made a success out of a career that could not be further removed from that of her rock legend father Bruce and yet the Olympic silver medallist show jumper told AFP that at times she feared she would never make it.
'Fearless' England excite Anderson as India sweat on Rohit
James Anderson cannot wait to rejoin a "fearless" England team, unlike any he has known in two decades of international cricket, in this week's long-delayed India series finale.