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Britain begin Paralympic wheelchair rugby title defence with win
Aaron Phipps scored 25 tries as Great Britain started the defence of their Paralympics wheelchair rugby title with a statement 58-55 opening victory over world champions Australia on Thursday in Paris.
Smith -- from shunning homework to boccia Paralympic gold
David Smith only took up boccia because it got him out of doing homework, he told AFP as the Paralympic sports programme began on Thursday, but along the way he absorbed the lessons of defeats to come into the competition in Paris as the two-time defending champion.
Salah out to 'enjoy' final year of Liverpool contract
Mohamed Salah said he is not focused on his future beyond this season, with less than a year to run on his contract at Liverpool.
Germany coach Nagelsmann calls up Stiller for Nations League
Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann included uncapped midfielder Angelo Stiller in his squad for the September Nations League fixtures, their first matches since a Euro 2024 quarter-final exit and several retirements.
Red-hot Mitoma returns for Japan in World Cup qualifiers
Brighton's in-form Kaoru Mitoma returned to the Japan squad on Thursday as Hajime Moriyasu's side eye an eighth straight appearance at the World Cup.
Shakib Al Hasan: Bangladesh cricket's unruly and under-fire champion
Bangladesh cricketer Shakib Al Hasan is the leading all-rounder of his era, whose laundry list of achievements is rivalled only by his disciplinary infractions and his brief political career under his country's loathed ex-leader.
Ex-captain Cane returns for All Blacks against Springboks
Former captain Sam Cane was named Thursday in the All Blacks team to face South Africa in a crunch Rugby Championship match while Scott Barrett returns from injury to skipper the visitors.
Embattled Verstappen heads to Monza with F1 dominance in doubt
Max Verstappen heads to the Italian Grand Prix with his unbeatable aura fading and a fourth straight world championship looking far less certain than before Formula One's summer break.
Juve and Motta ready to show Serie A credentials against downbeat Roma
Juventus host struggling Roma on Sunday with their tails up and ready to show the rest of Serie A that under Thiago Motta Italy's Old Lady is fit for a league title tilt.
Defending champions Djokovic, Gauff advance at steamy US Open
Defending champion Novak Djokovic reached the third round of the US Open on Wednesday as Laslo Djere retired in the third set, but said he'll have to do better to win a fifth title on the hard courts of New York.
Djokovic racks up 90th US Open win
Defending champion Novak Djokovic racked up his 90th win at the US Open on Wednesday by defeating Serb compatriot Laslo Djere who retired in the third set of their second round clash.
Players sweat it out as US Open sizzles in crushing heat
With around 55 million people placed under heat alerts, players and fans at the US Open on Wednesday struggled to keep cool as temperatures rocketed.
First medals up for grabs as action begins at Paris Paralympics
Medals are up for grabs in track cycling, swimming, table tennis and taekwondo when the action begins on Thursday at the Paris Paralympics, which opened in a colourful and hope-filled ceremony ahead of 11 days of competition.
Three matches to watch on Thursday at the US Open
Former champion Iga Swiatek aims for a place in the US Open third round on Thursday when she tackles Japan's Ena Shibahara, a Grand Slam singles debutant.
Djokovic tackles Djere, Gauff shines under US Open lights
Novak Djokovic will aim for a fast start against fellow Serbian Laslo Djere on Wednesday as he steps up his bid for a record 25th Grand Slam singles title at the US Open.
Tearful Azarenka dons sunglasses to ease US Open migraine
Tearful Victoria Azarenka overcame migraine as well as opponent Clara Burel to reach the US Open third round on Wednesday, ending her testing evening by donning sunglasses to conduct an on-court TV interview.
Gauff eases into US Open third round
Defending champion Coco Gauff shook off her struggles on serve to reach the third round of the US Open on Wednesday with a 6-4, 6-0 victory over 99th-ranked Tatjana Maria of Germany.
Garcia decries online abuse after US Open defeat, cites 'unhealthy betting'
Former WTA world number four Caroline Garcia of France shared some of the disparaging messages she has received in the wake of recent defeats on Wednesday and cited "unhealthy betting" as a driver of social media abuse of players.
AFC Wimbledon knock Ipswich out of League Cup as Newcastle edge Forest shoot-out
Fourth-tier AFC Wimbledon knocked top-flight Ipswich out of the English League Cup in a second-round shoot-out on Wednesday as Newcastle defeated Premier League rivals Nottingham Forest on penalties.
Paris Paralympics open in blaze of hope and inclusivity
The 2024 Paralympics opened in Paris on Wednesday in a colourful and hope-filled ceremony, starting 11 days of competition in a city still riding the wave of the successful Olympics.
Astronaut carrying flag at Paralympics sends 'powerful message'
When John McFall, the world's first parastronaut, carried the Paralympic flag at the opening ceremony of the Games in Paris Wednesday, he knew he was sending a "powerful message".
Lille and Red Star Belgrade seal Champions League spots
Lille clung on to secure a Champions League place despite a 2-1 loss on Wednesday to Slavia Prague, with Red Star Belgrade and Slovan Bratislava also qualifying for the expanded 36-team tournament.
The Paris Paralympics declared open by President Macron
The 2024 Paralympics were opened in Paris on Wednesday by French President Emmanuel Macron, firing the starting gun on 11 days of competition in a city still riding the wave of the successful Olympics.
Zverev into US Open last 32 despite 'so many doubts'
Alexander Zverev made the US Open last 32 on Wednesday, racking up a season-leading 54th win, but admitted doubting he'd ever return to the game's heights after a horror injury in 2022.
Juve confirm Koopmeiners' big-money move from Atalanta
Juventus have signed Netherlands midfielder Teun Koopmeiners from Atalanta in a deal worth up to 60.7 million euros ($67.5 million), the Serie A giants confirmed on Wednesday.
Man Utd's Evans retires from Northern Ireland duty
Manchester United defender Jonny Evans announced his retirement from international football on Wednesday as he brought down the curtain on a career that saw him win 107 caps for Northern Ireland.
The Paris Paralympics open in blaze of colour
The opening ceremony of the Paris Paralympics got underway on Wednesday in the centre of the French capital, firing the starting gun on 11 days of intense competition.
Bradley's upturn in from creates Presidents Cup quandary
Keegan Bradley's upsurge in form has caused an unexpected headache for USA Presidents Cup captain Jim Furyk.
Tsitsipas 'a champion' despite struggles, says girlfriend Badosa
Two-time Grand Slam finalist Stefanos Tsitsipas opened up about his on-court struggles after a first-round exit at the US Open, but girlfriend Paula Badosa is confident he'll find his way.
The Paris Paralympics open in City of Light
The opening ceremony of the Paris Paralympics got underway on Wednesday in the centre of the French capital, firing the starting gun on 11 days of intense competition.
No end in sight to Saudi talks says PGA's Monahan
After over 14 months of talks, PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan said on Wednesday that there is no deadline to complete a merger with the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund (PIF), owners of the breakaway LIV Golf league.
Serena's catsuit to Osaka's green day - fashion highs in tennis
Naomi Osaka stole the show at the US Open when she appeared on court sporting a giant, bright green bow on the back of her jacket before peeling off an equally colourful tutu.