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Cowboys' Prescott 'likely' to land on injured reserve - Jones

The Dallas Cowboys are "likely" to place injured quarterback Dak Prescott on injured reserve, meaning he'll miss at least four games, team owner Jerry Jones said in a radio interview on Tuesday.

Amid injury concerns Davis says Lakers must be better

Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis says the chance that he will miss time with a painful foot injury that flared up in a loss to Detroit on Monday is just one of the problems facing the floundering NBA team.

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Djokovic battles to save legacy of Wimbledon's golden generation

Novak Djokovic is poised to mount a one-man battle to preserve the legacy of Wimbledon's golden generation in the face of an increasingly successful new wave spearheaded by Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner.

Dunblane: The tennis club that forged Andy Murray

In a quiet corner of the peaceful town of Dunblane in central Scotland stands the unassuming tennis club that launched Andy Murray on the path to Wimbledon glory.

India unites in joy as cricket greats hail inspiring World Cup win

India's T20 World Cup triumph was hailed by former cricketers on Sunday as inspiring the next generation, after Rohit Sharma and his team ended the country's global trophy drought.

Unbeaten Rodriguez knocks out Estrada to win super flyweight belt

Unbeaten American Jesse Rodriguez knocked out Mexico's Juan Francisco Estrada at the end of the seventh round on Saturday to take the World Boxing Council super flyweight title.

Lopez dominates Claggett to keep world junior welterweight title

American Teofimo Lopez retained his World Boxing Organization junior welterweight title on Saturday with a unanimous decision victory over Canada's Steve Claggett.

No Messi, no problem as Argentina down Peru; Canada advance

Argentina shrugged off the injury absence of Lionel Messi to maintain their perfect start at the Copa America on Saturday with a 2-0 victory over Peru in Miami.

Jackson tops Jamaican 200 heats in Olympic sprint double bid

Two-time reigning world 200m champion Shericka Jackson delivered the fastest time in Saturday's qualifying heats in the event at the Jamaican Olympic trials.

No Messi, no problem as Argentina down Peru

Argentina shrugged off the injury absence of Lionel Messi to maintain their perfect start at the Copa America on Saturday with a 2-0 victory over Peru in Miami.

Richardson Olympic double bid over as Lyles marches on

Sha'Carri Richardson's dreams of an Olympic sprint double ended in disappointment at the US trials on Saturday as men's sprint star Noah Lyles blasted to victory in the 200m.

Richardson Olympic double hopes dashed as Thomas wins 200m

Sha'Carri Richardson's dreams of an Olympic sprint double ended in disappointment after she could only finish fourth in the 200m at the US trials in Eugene, Oregon on Saturday.

England's Rai, American Bhatia deadlocked for PGA Detroit lead

England's Aaron Rai and American Akshay Bhatia each fired a four-under par 68 to remain tied for the lead after Saturday's third round of the US PGA Tour Rocket Mortgage Classic.

Knee injury ends Jones's Olympic gymnastics bid

Shilese Jones withdrew from the US Olympic gymnastics trials on Saturday, a day after she injured her left knee on a warm-up vault and had to opt out of three apparatus.

Denmark coach Hjulmand rails against VAR after Euro 2024 loss to Germany

Denmark coach Kasper Hjulmand complained about the VAR decisions which went against his side in their 2-0 loss to Germany at Euro 2024 on Saturday, suggesting they were not what the technology is supposed to be used for.

'Hitman' Rohit: Big-hitting leader of India's cricket quest

He came, he saw and he conquered. Rohit Sharma rose from humble beginnings to captain a high-profile Indian cricket team to World Cup glory and bid goodbye to T20 internationals.

Germany weather storm at Euro 2024, holders Italy knocked out

Hosts Germany beat Denmark 2-0 in a storm-interrupted encounter to reach the quarter-finals of Euro 2024 on Saturday, after reigning champions Italy were knocked out of the competition by Switzerland.

Richard wins all-around at US Olympic gymnastics trials, punches ticket to Paris

Frederick Richard is headed to his first Olympics after an all-around victory at the US gymnastics trials on Sunday, vowing the US men would deliver "some medals in Paris."

Schlotterbeck lauds Euros hosts Germany's 'beautiful' football

Germany defender Nico Schlotterbeck said his side were "playing with euphoria, playing with fun" after Saturday's 2-0 win over Denmark meant the Euro 2024 hosts reached the quarter finals.

Germany weather storm to reach Euro 2024 quarter-finals

A Kai Havertz penalty and a Jamal Musiala strike gave Germany a 2-0 win over Denmark as the host nation reached the Euro 2024 quarter-finals after a dramatic game that was delayed by almost half an hour in the first half due to a violent storm.

Kohli and Rohit retire from T20 internationals after India triumph

India greats Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma announced they had played their last Twenty20 internationals after India's thrilling seven-run win over South Africa in the T20 World Cup final in Barbados on Saturday.

Virat Kohli: India's cricket icon with midas touch

Cometh the hour, cometh the man. Virat Kohli on Saturday once again stood up as India's man for a crisis as he led the team to a World Cup glory in his last T20 international.

Moment of truth for USA's Copa hopes in Uruguay clash

Christian Pulisic says the United States will need to deliver the "game of our lives" against Uruguay on Monday to avoid a disastrous early exit from the Copa America.

Marseille confirm De Zerbi as new coach

Former Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi was confirmed on Saturday as the new coach of Ligue 1 side Marseille.

Eliminated Italy lack intensity, physicality, says Spalletti

Italy coach Luciano Spalletti said his team had to make significant changes after Switzerland dumped the holders out of Euro 2024 2-0 on Saturday in their last 16 match.

Germany v Denmark Euro 2024 game restarts after storm interruption

The Euro 2024 last-16 tie between Germany and Denmark on Saturday restarted following a delay of almost 25 minutes due to a violent storm.

Swiss proved they can 'dominate' big teams at Euros: coach Yakin

Switzerland coach Murat Yakin was thrilled with his team's deserved 2-0 win over reigning champions Italy at Euro 2024 on Saturday.

Germany v Denmark Euro 2024 game halted due to violent storm

The Euro 2024 last-16 tie between Germany and Denmark on Saturday was temporarily halted late in the first half due to a violent storm.

Injured Miller-Uibo won't defend Olympic 400m crown

Reigning Olympic 400m champion Shaunae Miller-Uibo will not defend her title at next month's Paris Games after suffering an injury, Bahamas athletics officials said.

South Africa "gutted" after final loss to India

South Africa captain Aiden Markram said he was "gutted" after his team lost their first-ever T20 World Cup final by seven runs to India.

India erupts with joy as Rohit-led team clinch T20 World Cup crown

Fans in blue India jerseys shed tears of joy and danced on tabletops at a sports bar in New Delhi on Saturday as Rohit Sharma's team edged South Africa to win the T20 World Cup and end a global title drought.

Kohli leads India to T20 World Cup triumph over South Africa

India won the T20 World Cup title with Virat Kohli starring in a thrilling seven run victory over South Africa in a classic final at Kensington Oval on Saturday.

India great Kohli retires from T20 internationals after World Cup win

Virat Kohli said he had played his last Twenty20 international after starring in India's thrilling seven-run win over South Africa in the T20 World Cup final in Barbados on Saturday.

England ready to step up a gear in Euro 2024 knockouts, says Southgate

England manager Gareth Southgate is confident his side will embrace the pressure of the knockout stages at Euro 2024 after failing to fire in their three group games.

India win T20 World Cup after thrilling battle with South Africa

India won the T20 World Cup title with a thrilling seven run victory over South Africa in a classic final at Kensington Oval on Saturday.

Dominant Rovanpera takes charge of Rally Poland

Two-time defending world champion Kalle Rovanpera, who was not even due to be racing this weekend, enjoyed a dominant Saturday to take the lead in Rally Poland, the seventh round of the WRC season.

Switzerland stun holders Italy to reach Euro 2024 quarters

Switzerland dumped reigning champions Italy out of Euro 2024 with a stunning 2-0 victory on Saturday to reach the quarter-finals for the second time in their history.

Under-par England boast 'best squad at Euros' warns Slovakia coach

Slovakia coach Francesco Calzona believes England possess the best squad at Euro 2024, ahead of their last 16 meeting on Sunday, despite the Three Lions stuttering form in Germany.

Missing Wimbledon would not have been 'correct', says Djokovic

Novak Djokovic said Saturday it would not have been "correct" to miss Wimbledon despite having undergone knee surgery just over three weeks ago.

Kasatkina and Fritz win Eastbourne titles ahead of Wimbledon

Daria Kasatkina and Taylor Fritz won the women's and men's singles titles respectively at the Eastbourne International on Saturday as they both enjoyed morale-boosting grass-court triumphs just days out from the start of Wimbledon.

Russell plans to 'sneak through' front two in Austria

George Russell plans to sit back and enjoy a perfect view of an expected front row scrap between Max Verstappen and Lando Norris in Sunday’s Austrian Grand Prix – and then try to steal an advantage and pass them.

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