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Record defence puts heroic Crusaders into Super final
An impregnable defence and two tries to Cullen Grace saw the Canterbury Crusaders overpower the Waikato Chiefs 20-7 in a ferocious Super Rugby semi-final in Christchurch on Friday.
Arnold ready to 'lock horns' with fellow Wallaby Skelton in Top 14 play-offs
Toulouse's Australia second-row Rory Arnold said he is looking forward to hosting a fellow Wallaby Test lock in La Rochelle's Will Skelton when they meet in the French Top 14's play-offs on Saturday.
China trailblazer Zhang Weili headlines UFC return to Asia
Chinese history-maker Zhang Weili and two world title fights headline the return of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) to Asia on Sunday after a break of more than two years because of Covid.
Clark takes Canadian Open lead
Wyndham Clark fired a seven-under-par 63 to grab a one-shot lead after the first round of the RBC Canadian Open in Toronto on Thursday.
Warriors' Curry says he'll play game 4 despite foot injury
Golden State star Stephen Curry was emphatic Thursday in confirming he'll play game four of the NBA Finals, despite suffering a foot injury in the Warriors' game three loss to the Boston Celtics.
Kentucky Derby winner Rich Strike aims to strike again in Belmont
Rich Strike will try to back up his stunning upset victory in the Kentucky Derby when he returns to the track in the 154th Belmont Stakes on Saturday.
Salah-less Egypt suffer shock AFCON loss to Ethiopia
Egypt sorely missed injured captain Mohamed Salah as they slumped to a shock 2-0 defeat by Ethiopia on Thursday in 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying.
LeBron's next NBA goal: 'I want a team in Vegas'
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James, recently declared by Forbes magazine as the NBA's first active player worth $1 billion, has a new goal -- owning an NBA team in Las Vegas.
Cancelo and Guedes send Portugal to victory over Czechs
Portugal scored twice in five minutes to beat the Czech Republic on Thursday and open up a two-point lead at the top of Group A2 in the Nations League.
Jackson eyeing worlds gold after trumping Thompson-Herah in Rome 200m
Shericka Jackson is gunning for an individual gold medal at next month's world championships after seeing off a star-studded field to claim victory in the women's 200m at Thursday's Diamond League meeting in Rome.
Brady sees Bucs with 'best' chance at another NFL title
Seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady says that despite a new coach, continuity gives the Tampa Bay Buccaneers a great chance at a second NFL crown in three seasons.
PGA Tour bans LIV Golf rebels in bitter power struggle
The US PGA Tour slapped a ban on players who are competing in the rebel Saudi-funded LIV Golf series on Thursday -- just 30 minutes after the inaugural event teed off outside London.
Hartley wins battle of 'extraordinary' Toyotas for Le Mans pole
Brendon Hartley, Sebastien Buemi and Ryo Hirakawa put their Toyota on pole for the Le Mans 24 Hour Race on Thursday as the Japanese manufacturer claimed a front-row lockout.
Jackson trumps Thompson-Herah for Rome 200m win
Shericka Jackson won the women's 200m at the Diamond League meeting in Rome on Thursday, seeing off a star-studded field to claim an impressive victory.
Hartley wins battle of Toyotas for Le Mans pole
Brendon Hartley, Sebastien Buemi and Ryo Hirakawa put their Toyota on pole for the Le Mans 24 Hour Race on Thursday as the Japanese manufacturer claimed a front-row lockout.
Stokes urges England to intensify attack in 2nd New Zealand Test
Ben Stokes has urged England to be "even more positive" as they go in search of a series-clinching win over New Zealand in the second Test at Trent Bridge starting Friday.
Green shrugs off Celtics fan abuse after wife fury
Golden State star Draymond Green shrugged off abuse from Boston fans on Thursday after being bombarded with expletive-laden chants during the Warriors' game-three NBA Finals loss to the Celtics.
Van der Dussen credits IPL for South Africa's T20 win over India
Rassie van der Dussen said the experience of South African players in the IPL helped them defeat India by seven wickets in the first Twenty20 international on Thursday.
PGA Tour bans LIV Golf rebels as new series launches
The US PGA Tour slapped a ban on players who are competing in the Saudi-funded LIV Golf series on Thursday -- just half an hour after the inaugural event teed off outside London.
McIlroy, Thomas back PGA Tour ban of LIV Golf rebels
Four-time major winner Rory McIlroy and two-time major champion Justin Thomas supported bans imposed Thursday by US PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan on players leaving for the Saudi-backed LIV Golf series.
Van der Dussen, Miller shatter India's hopes of new T20 record
Rassie van der Dussen and David Miller smashed unbeaten half-centuries as South Africa chased down 212 in a seven-wicket win over India in the first Twenty20 international on Thursday.
Taylor steps down from England scout role
James Taylor has left his role as head scout at the England and Wales Cricket Board, it was announced Thursday.
New Zealand captain Williamson eager to play more Test cricket
New Zealand captain Kane Williamson said Thursday his side want to play more Tests after compatriot and International Cricket Council (ICC) chair Greg Barclay forecast an overall reduction in the number of five-day international matches.
Murray to face Tsitsipas in first quarter-final in six months
Andy Murray reached his first quarter-final in six months on Thursday as the unseeded Briton defeated Alexander Bublik 6-3, 7-6 (7/4) at the Stuttgart grass court tournament.
Semenya sixth in African 5000m, well off worlds qualifying time
South Africa's double Olympic 800m champion Caster Semenya finished just sixth in the 5,000m at the African championships on Thursday, missing the qualifying time for next month's world champs in Eugene.
Paris police chief admits 'failure' at Champions League final
The chief of the Paris police acknowledged Thursday the "failure" of security operations for the Champions League final last month, when crowd control problems, tear gas and street crime marred the biggest night in European club football.
Blatter: Platini payment was 'gentleman's agreement'
Sepp Blatter struck a "gentleman's agreement" with Michel Platini to pay him a million Swiss francs ($1.02 million) a year as an adviser, the former world football chief told their trial on Thursday.
Murray back in quarter-finals for first time in six months
Andy Murray reached his first quarter-final in six months on Thursday as the unseeded Briton defeated Alexander Bublik 6-3, 7-6 (7/4) at the Stuttgart grass court tournament.
Kishan powers India to 211-4 in T20 opener against Proteas
Opener Ishan Kishan led India's batting charge with a blazing half-century as the hosts reached 211 for four in the first Twenty20 international against South Africa on Thursday.
Van Aert wins fifth stage to turn Dauphine screw
Belgium's Jumbo rider Wout van Aert sprinted to victory in the fifth stage of the Criterium du Dauphine on Thursday to consolidate his lead in the overall standings.
Aussie star Webb hopes to revive LPGA magic at 47
Australian Karrie Webb, a seven-time major winner, makes a rare LPGA appearance at this week's ShopRite Classic hoping at age 47 to revive the form that brought 41 tour titles.
Afghans survive batting scares to complete ODI sweep of Zimbabwe
Afghanistan completed a 3-0 whitewash of Zimbabwe on Thursday in a one-day international series in Harare, but made heavy weather of chasing a modest target due to some lacklustre batting.