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Australia's Jason Day eyes more major glory after resurgence

Former world number one Jason Day said Wednesday his recent resurgence has lit a fire inside him to chase a second major in 2025, a decade after the Australian smashed through the barrier at the PGA Championship.

Popovic hails Australia character in 'crazy' World Cup qualifier

Australia coach Tony Popovic praised the character of his side after they rescued a precious point at the death in a "crazy" World Cup qualifying 2-2 stalemate in Bahrain.

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'No external pressure' on World Rugby to change concussion protocols

World Rugby chief executive Alan Gilpin has said no external groups caused it to change its return to play protocols for concussions that were announced on Tuesday.

Rugby league joins swimming in banning transgender athletes

The sport of rugby league on Tuesday joined swimming by banning transgender players from international competition, as world athletics said it was also considering a rule change.

Lightning thrash Avalanche to bounce back in Stanley Cup

The defending champion Tampa Bay Lightning roared back into Stanley Cup final contention on Monday, battering the Colorado Avalanche 6-2 to claim their first win of the series.

Rugby league bans transgender players from women's internationals

The sport of rugby league on Tuesday banned transgender players from women's international matches while it develops a "comprehensive inclusion policy".

Tens of thousands salute triumphant Warriors in San Francisco

Tens of thousands of fans poured onto the streets of San Francisco on Monday to salute the victorious Golden State Warriors as the team celebrated its fourth NBA championship in eight seasons with an open-top bus parade.

Giggs resigns as Wales manager to avoid World Cup distraction

Ryan Giggs resigned from his role as manager of Wales on Monday as the former Manchester United great awaits trial on an accusation of domestic violence.

Muguruza gets much-needed win in Eastbourne

Garbine Muguruza kickstarted a difficult season as the former Wimbledon champion beat Poland's Magdalena Frech 6-1, 7-6 (9/7) to reach the last 16 of the Eastbourne International on Monday.

Ceccon breaks world record as Pilato completes Italian golden hat-trick

Thomas Ceccon smashed a world record and compatriot Benedetta Pilato then continued Italy's strong start to the Swimming World Championships as she won a second gold of the evening in Budapest on Monday.

Athletics chief Coe favours 'fairness' over inclusion

World Athletics president Sebastian Coe has hinted track and field could follow swimming in bringing in a tougher policy on transgender athletes competing in women's events.

Youngster Popovici, veteran Ledecky take glory in swimming worlds

A teenage prince grabbed his first title, while a veteran queen of swimming reclaimed her throne in the first two finals of the World Championships on Monday in Budapest.

Murray hopeful of being fit for Wimbledon

Andy Murray faces a race against time to be fit for Wimbledon next week, but believes he is in a better position than he was ahead of the championships last year.

Romanian Popovici, 17, wins men's 200m freestyle world title

A teenage prince grabbed his first title, while a veteran queen of swimming reclaimed her throne in the first two finals in the World Championships on Monday in Budapest.

Jabeur hails 'unbelievable' chance to pair up with Serena Williams

Ons Jabeur said Monday she "cannot wait" to team up with Serena Williams as the American star prepares to return to tennis at the Eastbourne International after nearly a year away.

Formula One's bid to end bouncing faces bumpy passage

Formula One's bid to intervene in the sport's 'porpoising' row on health and safety grounds produced ill-tempered clashes among team bosses and no progress during the Canadian Grand Prix at the weekend.

Rudiger says Ancelotti key to Real Madrid move

Antonio Rudiger said on Monday Carlo Ancelotti was instrumental in his decision to join Real Madrid from Chelsea this summer.

Defiant Leclerc insists Ferrari can beat Red Bull and Verstappen

Charles Leclerc left the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in defiant mood after Sunday’s Canadian Grand Prix and insisted that he can overhaul Max Verstappen to win this year’s world championship.

England recall Billy Vunipola for Australia Test series

Eddie Jones on Monday recalled powerful Saracens forward Billy Vunipola and named veteran scrum-half Danny Care in his 36-man squad for England's three-Test Australia tour in July.

West Ham sign Rennes defender Nayef Aguerd

West Ham announced the signing of Rennes defender Nayef Aguerd on Monday in a deal worth a reported £30 million ($37 million) once add-ons are included.

Ollivon heads up rookie France squad for double Japan tests

Toulon backrower Charles Ollivon heads up a 42-strong France squad named by coach Fabien Galthie on Monday to play two Tests against Japan next month.

Berrettini says in running to win Wimbledon after Queen's double

Matteo Berrettini is quietly confident he can win Wimbledon after retaining his Queen's Club title over the weekend to join an elite group of players and continue an impressive return from injury.

Ukrainian Romanchuk fastest in qualifying at world swimming

Ukrainian Mykhailo Romanchuk made a statement at the World Swimming Championships on Monday morning as he grabbed a narrow edge in the 800m men's freestyle heats.

England recall Billy Vunipola for Australia rugby tour

Eddie Jones on Monday recalled powerful Saracens forward Billy Vunipola as he named a 36-man squad for England's three-Test Australia tour in July.

Olympic ice dance champions Papadakis and Cizeron taking year off

Olympic ice dance champions Gabriella Papadakis and Guillaume Cizeron announced on Monday they are taking a year off from competition.

Chelsea chairman Bruce Buck to step down following sale of club

Bruce Buck is stepping down as chairman of Chelsea after almost 20 years in the role, the Premier League club announced on Monday.

Swimming to set up 'open category' for transgender athletes

Swimming will set up an 'open category' to allow transgender athletes to compete as part of a new policy which will effectively ban them from women's races.

Wallabies coach urges Australia, New Zealand to stay in Super Rugby

Wallabies coach Dave Rennie Monday urged Rugby Australia not to walk away from Super Rugby Pacific and launch its own domestic competition in 2024.

Another close call for golf's new 'nearly man' at US Open

Will Zalatoris battled for a major victory to the final green on Sunday at the US Open before settling for his third career major runner-up finish without winning a title.

Scrappy Fitzpatrick hits the shot of his life to win US Open

Scrappy English underdog Matt Fitzpatrick, hardened in steel town Sheffield, endured epic pressure and hit the shot of his life when it mattered most on Sunday to win the US Open.

England's Fitzpatrick wins US Open with sensational finish

England's Matt Fitzpatrick captured his first major title on Sunday by winning the US Open in dramatic fashion, making spectacular shots as rivals crumbled under final-round pressure.

Another major near-miss leaves McIlroy longing for St. Andrews

Rory McIlroy settled for another major near miss on Sunday at the US Open, sharing fifth at The Country Club to leave him longing for next month's British Open.

Kupcho captures Meijer LPGA Classic in playoff

Jennifer Kupcho survived a roller coaster of a round to win the Meijer LPGA Classic with a birdie at the second playoff hole, denying 2021 champion Nelly Korda and Irish Solheim Cup star Leona Maguire.

Relieved Verstappen admits Sainz had a faster car

A relieved Max Verstappen admitted he had struggled for pace in his Red Bull on Sunday after he resisted late pressure from Ferrari's Carlos Sainz to win the Canadian Grand Prix.

'I'm feeling young again,' says Hamilton after Canada third place

Lewis Hamilton said he was "ecstatic" on Sunday after claiming his second podium of the season with a strong third place ahead of Mercedes team-mate George Russell in the Canadian Grand Prix.

Norman says LIV series to apply for rankings entry

The Saudi-backed LIV Golf circuit is planning to formally request acceptance into the global rankings system, series chief Greg Norman said.

Verstappen wins Canadian Grand Prix to tighten grip on title race

Max Verstappen tightened his grip on a second successive world championship with an assured win in Sunday's Canadian Grand Prix.

England power past plucky Netherlands in 2nd ODI

England beat off a plucky attack by the Netherlands on Sunday to defeat the hosts by six wickets in a shortened second one-day international at VRA cricket ground outside Amsterdam.

US Open closing drama begins with trio at the top

England's Matt Fitzpatrick and American Will Zalatoris shared the lead with top-ranked Scottie Scheffler as they teed off in Sunday's final round of the US Open with major winners Jon Rahm and Rory McIlroy lurking.

Usyk-Joshua heavyweight rematch set for August 20 in Saudi Arabia

World heavyweight boxing champion Oleksandr Usyk will defend his titles in a rematch with Britain's Anthony Joshua in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on August 20, promoters announced Sunday.

'Positives' for India as S. Africa T20 series ends 2-2 after washout

Skipper Rishabh Pant on Sunday said India's different approach to win matches has paid off after their Twenty20 series against South Africa ended 2-2 with the final game being washed out.

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