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Belgium bounce back to crush Poland

Belgium tore Poland apart to win their Nations League match 6-1 in Brussels on Wednesday.

England stars would 'die for each other': Southgate

Gareth Southgate insists England's established stars deserve his loyalty because they would "die for each other" on the pitch.

Ukraine beat Republic of Ireland after World Cup heartbreak

Viktor Tsygankov lifted Ukraine's spirits after their painful failure to qualify for the World Cup as the midfielder clinched a 1-0 Nations League victory over the Republic of Ireland on Wednesday.

Senegal coach wants AFCON games delayed to boost World Cup build-up

Senegal coach Aliou Cisse wants the September Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers postponed to allow the five countries representing the continent at the World Cup to play friendly matches.

Everton owner Moshiri apologies to fans after relegation escape

Everton owner Farhad Moshiri has apologised to fans after the Premier League club only narrowly avoided relegation in the penultimate game of the season.

Weghorst ends Wales' unbeaten home run as Netherlands strike late

Wout Weghorst ended Wales' World Cup party and shattered their 19-match unbeaten home record in dramatic fashion as the Netherlands won 2-1 in Wednesday's Nations League clash in Cardiff.

Austrians X-ray pitch and say France game can go ahead

An independent inspection of the Ernst-Happel Stadium pitch on Wednesday concluded that Austria's game against France could go ahead even though a huge hole appeared during a Nations League match against Denmark earlier in the week.

Spinal tumor will keep Kang off LPGA Tour indefinitely

American Danielle Kang, ranked 12th in the world, will be sidelined from the LPGA Tour indefinitely with a tumor on her spine.

NFL Broncos agree to record sale to Wal-Mart heir

The Denver Broncos have entered into a sales deal with the Walton-Penner family ownership group, pending league approval of the deal, the NFL team announced late Tuesday.

Loyal PGA players say LIV Golf is 'a shame', 'a bummer' and 'stinks'

Multiple major winners Rory McIlroy and Justin Thomas declared the Saudi-backed LIV Golf Invitational Series "a shame" and "a bummer" on Wednesday for fracturing the sport at its peak.

Australia take winning T20 series lead in Sri Lanka

Sri Lankan spinner Wanindu Hasaranga took four wickets in Colombo on Wednesday but could stop Australia grabbing an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match Twenty20 series.

New Zealand's Jamieson says Root holds the key to England series

New Zealand paceman Kyle Jamieson said the tourists were making fresh plans to combat star batsman Joe Root as they bid to draw level in their three-Test series away to England.

Raducanu on course for Wimbledon despite injury scare

US Open champion Emma Raducanu expects to be fit to feature at Wimbledon despite pulling out of the WTA event in Birmingham following her latest injury setback.

Newcastle seal permanent deal for Targett

Newcastle signed Aston Villa defender Matt Targett on a permanent basis on Wednesday after his successful loan spell at St James' Park.

Leeds land Denmark defender Kristensen from Salzburg

Leeds signed Denmark defender Rasmus Kristensen from RB Salzburg for a reported £8.5 million ($10.6 million) on Wednesday.

Austrian federation X-rays pitch ahead of France game

The Austrian football federation (OFB) said it was having the pitch at the Ernst-Happel Stadium X-rayed ahead of a game with France after a huge hole appeared during a Nations League match against Denmark.

Biles, Raisman, other top US gymnasts file $1 bn claim against FBI

Simone Biles, Aly Raisman and other star US gymnasts filed a $1 billion claim against the FBI on Wednesday for mishandling of the investigation into sexual abuse by predatory former team doctor Larry Nassar.

Australia need 125 to win T20I after Sri Lanka batting collapse

Sri Lankan batters failed to fire for the second consecutive T20 match against Australia and managed 124-9 in Colombo after the visitors won the toss and chose to field Wednesday.

'Top Ganna' beats Van Aert in Dauphine time-trial

Filippo Ganna of Ineos Grenadiers won stage 4 of cycling's Criterium du Dauphine on Wednesday edging his key rival Wout van Aert on the 31.9km time-trial with a sizzling time of 35min 32sec.

Bayern Munich insist wantaway Lewandowski will stay

Bayern Munich have doubled down by again telling Robert Lewandowski that he cannot leave before his contract expires next year.

Queensland stun NSW to claim State of Origin opener

Rookie coach Billy Slater steered Queensland to a sensational 16-10 win over New South Wales Wednesday in an epic clash to draw first blood in the best-of-three State of Origin rugby league series.

Usyk-Joshua rematch 'most likely' on August 20: promoter

Reigning world heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk will "most likely" face off in a rematch with Britain's Anthony Joshua on August 20, Usyk's promoter told AFP on Wednesday.

Nadal undergoes foot treatment ahead of Wimbledon

Rafael Nadal is recovering at home after he underwent treatment on his injured left foot on Tuesday, as the French Open champion battles to be fit for Wimbledon.

Consistency key for Mueller after Germany draw again

Thomas Mueller says Germany must be more consistent and score wins over the top nations if they are to be considered among the favourites for the looming World Cup finals.

India's legendary Mithali Raj retires from cricket

India's Mithali Raj on Wednesday announced her retirement from all international formats after 23 years dominating women's cricket as a batter and skipper.

India's 'King of Lions' vows to pounce on UFC chance

There are 1.4 billion people in India but none currently on the books of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).

Anger, praise in China after Eileen Gu reveals US Olympic bid role

China's US-born double gold medallist Eileen Gu said Tuesday that she will be an ambassador for Salt Lake City's Winter Olympics bid, sparking both anger and support on social media in China.

Inoue unleashed 'hardest punch I've ever been hit with' - Donaire

Nonito Donaire said he was felled by "the hardest punch I've ever been hit with" as bantamweight king Naoya Inoue inflicted a sensational second-round stoppage on the Filipino veteran in Saitama.

Zverev has surgery on torn ankle ligaments after French Open fall

Alexander Zverev has had surgery on torn ligaments in his right ankle following his painful exit from the French Open semi-finals.

Australia coach wants more from team after World Cup playoff win

Australia coach Graham Arnold warned his team they must improve to beat Peru and make it to a fifth straight World Cup after Ajdin Hrustic fired a late winner in a nerve-wracking 2-1 play-off victory over United Arab Emirates in Doha.

Golf's divisive LIV series prepares to tee off

Phil Mickelson headlines a field of 48 golfers at this week's LIV Golf Invitational London -- the inaugural event in a breakaway series threatening to tear the sport apart.

Struggling Angels fire Joe Maddon: team

The Los Angeles Angels fired manager Joe Maddon on Tuesday in the wake of the team's 12th straight defeat.

Mane snatches dramatic victory for African champions Senegal

Liverpool star Sadio Mane scored a penalty eight minutes into added time to give Senegal a dramatic 1-0 win over heart-broken Rwanda on Tuesday in 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying.

New-look Italy beat Hungary to top Nations League group

Italy moved top of their UEFA Nations League group on Tuesday after a new-look team continued their unbeaten start to the campaign with a 2-1 win over Hungary.

Kane's 50th England goal rescues draw with Germany

England captain Harry Kane scored his 50th international goal on Tuesday by converting a late penalty in Munich in a 1-1 Nations League draw with Germany.

New-look Italy beat Hungary to continue unbeaten Nations League start

Italy continued an unbeaten start to their UEFA Nations League campaign on Tuesday after beating Hungary 2-1 with an inexperienced line-up.

Australia reach playoff in bid for fifth straight World Cup finals

Ajdin Hrustic fired a late winner to see Australia to a nerve-wracking 2-1 victory over United Arab Emirates on Tuesday and into a last showdown for a place in this year's World Cup in Qatar.

Major League Rugby chaos as second team disqualified from playoffs

Major League Rugby was plunged into further disarray on Tuesday after a second team was disqualified from the playoffs.

Australia reach playoff in bid for fifth straight World Cup appearance