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Comic inspires unlikely kabaddi dreams for Japan's Asian Games amateurs
Kabaddi has its roots in ancient rural communities in South Asia and India is the superpower, but Japan has developed a niche taste for the team contact sport -- thanks to a comic.
Swim sensation Yu, 13, set for Olympic take-off after golden Asian Games
China's 13-year-old swimming prodigy Yu Zidi has stamped her mark all over the Asian Games and she could cause a sensation at the Los Angeles Olympics in two years' time.
Ex-NFL star Brown to take plea deal in shooting case: lawyer
Former NFL star Antonio Brown will accept a plea deal to avoid a potential 30-year prison sentence in his attempted murder case stemming from a shooting last year, his lawyer said Wednesday.
Tuchel seeks tonic to England World Cup 'scar' in Spain showdown
World champions Spain's visit to Wembley on Saturday is a painful reminder to England of what might have been, but Thomas Tuchel needs a positive response to silence criticism of how the Three Lions' World Cup ended.
Giants QB Dart to have season-ending surgery
New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart will undergo knee surgery and miss the remainder of the NFL regular season, head coach John Harbaugh said Wednesday.
Scheffler and Burns to face Im and Lee in Presidents Cup opener
Top-ranked Scottie Scheffler and Sam Burns will lead off for the United States against the Internationals in Thursday's five opening four-ball matches of the 16th Presidents Cup after Wednesday's pairings draw.
Giants QB Dart to have season-ending surgery: reports
New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart is expected to undergo season-ending surgery, multiple US media reported on Wednesday.
Crushing wins for Lyon and Barca in women's Champions League
Last season's runners-up Lyon hammered Servette 8-0 in their women's Champions League opener on Wednesday to underline their title credentials as holders Barcelona trounced Paris FC 5-2.
Leclerc admits going 'too far' in Hamilton shunt in Italy
Charles Leclerc on Wednesday brushed off talk of a rift with Ferrari team-mate Lewis Hamilton and instead joined his rivals in heaping praise on the talent of Kimi Antonelli.
Klopp calls on Germany to 'rise above ourselves' as new era begins
New Germany coach Jurgen Klopp on Wednesday called on his squad to harness the power of the collective ahead of his first match in charge.
US seeks 11th Presidents Cup win in a row over global foes
United States golfers will try to stretch their win streak to 11 while the Internationals seek their first victory since 1988 when the 16th Presidents Cup begins Thursday at Medinah.
Ronaldo focussing on 'present' ahead of Wales test
Cristiano Ronaldo said he is focused on "the present", refusing to set a date for his international retirement when he appeared before the press on Wednesday, on the eve of the Nations League match against Wales.
Saka says England still have 'scar' from World Cup semi-final loss
Bukayo Saka believes the England squad still have a "scar in us" following their agonising World Cup semi-final defeat.
Eriksen to return to Denmark after parting ways with Wolfsburg
Former Tottenham, Inter Milan and Manchester United midfielder Christian Eriksen will return to his native Denmark after leaving Bundesliga 2 side Wolfsburg on Wednesday.
Man Utd losses jump despite record revenues
Manchester United's annual net loss increased by almost one third to £43 million ($57 million) despite record-breaking revenues announced on Wednesday.
China prodigy wins third Games gold as North Korea weightlifters roar
China's 13-year-old swimming prodigy Yu Zidi sealed a hat-trick of Asian Games titles on Wednesday, as North Korea won their first two golds thanks to their powerhouse women weightlifters.
Robertson tells Spurs to 'forget' past woes
Andy Robertson has urged his Tottenham team-mates to forget about their struggles over the past two seasons as they try to haul themselves off the bottom of the Premier League table.
China's Yu, 13, wins third Asian Games gold but has 'some regrets'
China's 13-year-old swimming sensation Yu Zidi completed a hat-trick of Asian Games golds on Wednesday -- but will go home with "some regrets".
Renard versus Queiroz in AFCON qualifying blockbuster
High-profile coaches Herve Renard and Carlos Queiroz face each other on Thursday when Ivory Coast host Ghana as 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying kicks off.
Former Mexico boss Aguirre returns to Spain with Valencia
Former Mexico coach Javier Aguirre will return to Spain to take over at La Liga strugglers Valencia, the club announced on Wednesday.
China swimmer, 13, seals Games hat-trick as North Korea win first gold
China's 13-year-old swimming prodigy Yu Zidi completed a hat-trick of Asian Games titles on Wednesday, as North Korea won their first gold thanks to a pocket powerhouse weightlifter.
China's Yu, 13, wins third gold with latest Asian Games record
China's 13-year-old swimming sensation Yu Zidi completed a hat-trick of Asian Games golds on Wednesday with a dominant victory in the 400m individual medley, two years out from the Los Angeles Olympics.
Hadjar extends Red Bull contract for 2027 F1 season
Frenchman Isack Hadjar will continue to partner Max Verstappen at Red Bull for the 2027 Formula One season, the team announced on Wednesday.
North Korea weightlifter sets three world records for Asian Games gold
North Korea's Ri Song Gum gave her country their first gold of the Asian Games on Wednesday in style, setting three world records in the women's 49kg class in Nagoya.
Badminton no.1 An tells dad to keep it down at Asian Games
Badminton world number one An Se-young had stern words for her watching father as her frustrations threatened to boil over in victory at the Asian Games in Japan on Wednesday.
Runaway leader Antonelli eyeing third straight win
Kimi Antonelli has another opportunity to extend his runaway lead in this year's Formula One title race as he heads into this weekend's Azerbaijan Grand Prix, the first in a potentially decisive triple-header, bidding for a third straight win.
Italy hope for new dawn under Mancini
After months of soul-searching, controversy and debate, Italy are ready to let football do the talking again as Roberto Mancini kickstarts his second spell in charge.
Schoolgirl Yu, 13, fastest again in bid for third Asian Games gold
China's 13-year-old swimmer Yu Zidi went fastest in the heats as she closes in on a hat-trick of Asian Games golds on Wednesday -- and her team-mates say her stunning success is no longer a surprise.
World Cup 'not enough' as Spain begin next chapter
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente will not allow the World Cup winners to rest on their laurels as they get back into action this week for the first time since their triumph.
'New one' Klopp promises fresh approach as Germany reign begins
Germany coach Jurgen Klopp has promised to bring a "new approach" to the country's flagging fortunes, as the four-time world champions begin their latest tilt at a maiden Nations League title.
Milne returns to New Zealand squad for India T20 series
New Zealand speedster Adam Milne will return to the Black Cap's T20 squad for next month's home series against India after more than a year out of international cricket, coach Rob Walter said Wednesday.
MLS coach axed for telling female ref 'It's a man's game'
Columbus Crew sacked Argentine reserve team coach Federico Higuain for telling a female referee "Don't forget this is a man's game" while refusing to release her from a handshake, the Major League Soccer club said Tuesday.