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Mali says goodbye to 'Black Panther' Salif Keita
Mali paid a final, moving tribute in Bamako on Wednesday to African football legend and "monument man" Salif Keita who died at the weekend at the age of 76.
Messi, Haaland and Bonmati lead Ballon d'Or nominees
Lionel Messi and Erling Haaland are among the leading contenders to win this year's men's Ballon d'Or, while Spain World Cup star Aitana Bonmati leads the nominees announced on Wednesday for the women's prize.
'Luckiest guy' Nassib, NFL's first openly gay player, retires
Defensive end Carl Nassib, who in 2021 became the first openly gay player to play in an NFL regular-season game, announced his retirement on social media on Wednesday.
Record-breaking Ronaldo 'wants more' with Portugal
Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo said Wednesday he wants to go "even further" after becoming the first player to score 850 career goals with Saudi club side Al-Nassr.
Sabalenka beats Zheng to reach US Open semi-finals
Aryna Sabalenka stayed on course for her second Grand Slam title of the season after cruising past China's Zheng Qinwen in straight sets to reach the US Open semi-finals on Wednesday.
Kolbe one of four changes as Springboks launch World Cup defence
Electric winger Cheslin Kolbe was one of four run-on changes as South Africa named their team to launch their World Cup defence against Scotland in Marseille on Sunday.
'Leader of the pack' Rauf leads Pakistan to seven-wicket rout of Bangladesh
Pace bowler Haris Rauf led Pakistan to a seven-wicket rout of Bangladesh in the Super Four stage of the Asia Cup in Lahore on Wednesday.
Canada reach first Basketball World Cup semi-final, Germany overcome 'stinker'
Canada beat Slovenia to end Luka Doncic's Basketball World Cup dream and reach the semi-finals for the first time on Wednesday, while Germany overcame a poor effort on offence to join them in the final four.
Gilgeous-Alexander aims higher as Canada reach Basketball World Cup semis
Canada's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander said his team were "not satisfied" despite beating Slovenia on Wednesday to reach the Basketball World Cup semi-finals for the first time ever.
Doncic vows to control emotions after Basketball World Cup exit
Slovenian superstar Luka Doncic said he needed to learn to control his emotions after being ejected Wednesday in his country's Basketball World Cup quarter-final defeat to Canada.
Lienert-Brown in for injured Jordie Barrett for All Blacks' World Cup opener
Anton Lienert-Brown will replace the injured Jordie Barrett at centre for New Zealand's Rugby World Cup opener with France, head coach Ian Foster said on Wednesday.
England's Brook given fresh chance to press World Cup claim
Harry Brook has been given a further chance to force his way into England's World Cup squad after being called-up Wednesday as batting cover ahead of the 50-over global champions' one-day international series against New Zealand.
Spain's Herrada snatches Vuelta stage 11 victory
Spain's Jesus Herrada sprinted to stage 11 victory in the Vuelta a Espana on Wednesday with little change in the general classification stakes.
Lienert-Brown in for injured Jordie Barrett for All Blacks' Rugby World Cup opener
Anton Lienert-Brown will replace the injured Jordie Barrett at centre for New Zealand's Rugby World Cup opener with France, head coach Ian Foster said on Wednesday.
'Fearless' France among World Cup favourites, says Sonny Bill Williams
A "fearless" France are among the Rugby World Cup favourites, former New Zealand star Sonny Bill Williams said ahead of the two teams' heavyweight clash in the opening match of the tournament on Friday.
England's Cole wary of 'dangerous' Argentina ahead of World Cup opener
Dan Cole said Wednesday that Argentina's scrum could still cause England problems in their Rugby World Cup opener even if the Pumas' pack is not the force of old.
France tightens Rugby World Cup security to avoid repeat fiasco
The French government on Wednesday revealed plans to ensure tight security at the Rugby World Cup that begins in France this week and avoid a repeat of last year's Champions League football final chaos for crowds of fans at the Stade de France.
'Emotional' Meronk reveals anger at Ryder Cup exclusion
Adrian Meronk said Wednesday he was "shocked, sad and angry" after failing to receive a Ryder Cup pick from Europe captain Luke Donald.
Canada reach semis to end Doncic's Basketball World Cup dream
Canada ended Luka Doncic's Basketball World Cup dream on Wednesday with a 100-89 win over Slovenia to reach the semi-finals.
Spain's Hermoso files complaint over Rubiales' kiss
Spain player Jenni Hermoso has filed a criminal complaint over suspended football chief Luis Rubiales's kiss on her lips at the Women's World Cup final, a source at Spain's public prosecutors office said Wednesday.
Man Utd taking Antony allegations 'seriously'
Manchester United said on Wednesday they are "taking seriously" domestic abuse allegations made against winger Antony.
Women's Golden Boot winner Miyazawa joins Manchester United
Manchester United have signed Women's World Cup top scorer Hinata Miyazawa, the club said Wednesday.
Germany overcome Schroder 'stinker' to reach Basketball World Cup semis
Playmaker Dennis Schroder said he had "probably the worst game I ever played" but Germany still booked their place in the Basketball World Cup semi-finals on Wednesday with a win over giant-killers Latvia.
Facing New Zealand in Rugby World Cup opener 'a joy' for France's Galthie
France head coach Fabien Galthie said on Wednesday it was "an honour" for the host nation to play New Zealand in the World Cup's opening match as he named a team including Yoram Moefana.
Chelsea defender Colwill looks to cap 'amazing year' with England debut
Chelsea defender Levi Colwill said Wednesday he hopes to add to an already "amazing year" by making his England debut.
From rain to miscalculatons: Asia Cup 2023 so far
The 50-over Asia Cup in Sri Lanka and Pakistan entered the Super Four stage on Wednesday.
Moefana replaces Danty for France's Rugby World Cup opener
Centre Yoram Moefana will replace the injured Jonathan Danty in host nation France's side for the World Cup opener with New Zealand, head coach Fabien Galthie announced on Wednesday.
Irish icon O'Connell believes Ireland better than 2015 vintage
Irish rugby legend Paul O'Connell's hopes his memories of this World Cup will be happier than his final one as a player in 2015 when Ireland once again failed to get past the quarter-finals.
Germany end Latvia's Basketball World Cup run to reach semis
Germany ended Latvia's dream run at the Basketball World Cup on Wednesday with a nervy 81-79 win to squeeze into the semi-finals and a clash with the United States.
England coach Mott hints Brook could gain World Cup call-up
England white-ball coach Matthew Mott has suggested rising star Harry Brook could yet feature at the World Cup, saying the defending champions' final squad is "still open for debate".
Sacked Spain coach Vilda says dismissal 'unjust'
Sacked Spain women's coach Jorge Vilda says he has a clear conscience and his dismissal 16 days after La Roja's World Cup triumph was unjust.
'Ant-Man' Edwards emerges as US superhero at Basketball World Cup
Anthony "Ant-Man" Edwards doesn't wear a cape but he has emerged as the United States' superhero at the Basketball World Cup.