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Davis, LeBron power Lakers over Pelicans as Celtics win in OT

Anthony Davis had 31 points and 14 rebounds and LeBron James added 21 points to spark the Los Angeles Lakers over New Orleans 104-99 on Saturday.

Senna, Schumacher... Beganovic? Macau GP showcases future F1 stars

Legends Ayrton Senna and Michael Schumacher both won the Macau Grand Prix -- which celebrates its 71st edition on Sunday -- but Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen failed to conquer the southern Chinese city's famous race.

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Gabon star Aubameyang retires from international football

Gabon striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has retired from international football, his country's federation has confirmed.

Bale named in Wales squad for World Cup play-off final

Gareth Bale has been named in the Wales squad for their World Cup play-off final against Scotland or Ukraine despite recent back trouble as they seek to qualify for the tournament for the first time since 1958.

Chandimal, Dickwella cling on as Sri Lanka draw Bangladesh Test

Bangladesh and Sri Lanka drew the first Test in Chittagong on Thursday after Dinesh Chandimal and Niroshan Dickwella hung on for the visitors in a vital seventh-wicket stand.

'Blood, sweat and tears' pays off for Abraham as he eyes European glory

Tammy Abraham said to himself when he joined AS Roma from Chelsea last summer he would give his "blood, sweat and tears for this club". In keeping his promise he could be rewarded with European silverware next week.

Frankfurt rule out big-name signings despite Europa League windfall

Eintracht Frankfurt have ruled out making big-name signings this summer despite beating Rangers to win the Europa League final, which guaranteed a lucrative first Champions League spot in the club's history.

Sri Lanka edge towards draw against Bangladesh on final day

Dinesh Chandimal and Niroshan Dickwella put on 44 runs in a vital seventh-wicket stand as Sri Lanka edged closer to safety in the first Test against Bangladesh in Chittagong on Thursday.

Top-ranked Viktor Axelsen out of badminton's Thailand Open

Badminton world number one Viktor Axelsen pulled out of the Thailand Open on Thursday, citing an injury he sustained at last week's Thomas and Uber Cup finals.

Cuban boxers set for professional comeback after 60 years

Cuban boxers will compete in their nation's first professional contest in six decades on Friday, eager to draw on their Olympic success to stage a victorious comeback.

Teen machines: Alcaraz looks to join elite Grand Slam club at French Open

At just 19, Carlos Alcaraz is bidding to become only the eighth teenager to win a Grand Slam men's singles title at the French Open which gets underway at Roland Garros on Sunday.

Taijul strikes twice to torment Sri Lanka in first Test

Taijul Islam struck twice in the morning of the fifth and final day to revive Bangladesh's hopes of an unlikely win over Sri Lanka in the first Test in Chittagong on Thursday.

Chinese chess checks in with hushed SEA Games debut

When Sim Yip How first came across xiangqi as a little boy he looked on mesmerised as grandmasters puzzled over the ancient Chinese game.

'Years of hard work' pays off as India revels in badminton glory

India's badminton team hit new heights last week with their maiden Thomas Cup victory in Bangkok, even managing to keep cricket in the shade leaving former players confident the sport can "build on this success".

Verstappen targets title initiative at scene of teenage triumph

Max Verstappen returns to the scene of his stunning teenage maiden Formula One triumph at the Spanish Grand Prix this weekend as a battle-hardened world champion in pursuit of his second title.

'Next Messi' Bojan learned, suffered in itinerant career

Former Barcelona prodigy Bojan Krkic is playing in his seventh country and "would not change anything" about a career that started with him labelled the next Lionel Messi and now sees him in Japan.

Curry, Warriors outgun Doncic, Mavs in series opener

Stephen Curry scored 21 points as the Golden State Warriors bottled up Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks to win their Western Conference finals series opener 112-87 on Wednesday.

Osaka returns to French Open with questions over form, fitness

Naomi Osaka returns to Roland Garros looking to banish the memories of her withdrawal 12 months ago, but hampered by concerns over her clay-court form and fitness.

Shayna Jack 'proves a point' after doping nightmare

Swimmer Shayna Jack said she "proved a point" after emerging from under a dark doping cloud to make Australia's world championship and Commonwealth Games freestyle teams.

Nadal tests injury in front of packed French Open stands

Rafael Nadal tested out his injured foot in his first practice at the French Open on Wednesday without any obvious discomfort.

'All heroes' - Trapp hails support as Frankfurt win Europa League

Goalkeeper Kevin Trapp paid tribute to travelling Eintracht Frankfurt fans for their support after his crucial save in a penalty shoot-out helped the German club beat Rangers to win the Europa League final on Wednesday.

Eintracht Frankfurt beat Rangers on penalties to win Europa League

Eintracht Frankfurt defeated Rangers 5-4 on penalties to win the Europa League on Wednesday after the final in Seville finished 1-1 at the end of extra time.

NBA fines Mavs again for rowdy bench behavior

The NBA cracked down on the rowdy behavior of the Dallas bench on Wednesday, fining the Mavs' $50,000 for violating "team bench decorum" rules in their series-clinching victory over the Phoenix Suns.

Spieth, McIlroy ready for Tiger supergroup frenzy at PGA

Jordan Spieth and Rory McIlroy will enjoy playing alongside Tiger Woods for the first two rounds of the PGA Championship despite the huge crowds and distractions their supergroup will create.

DeChambeau withdraws from PGA with left hand injury

Bryson DeChambeau, the 2020 US Open champion, withdrew from the PGA Championship on Wednesday due to a left hand injury.

'Historic' equal pay deal for US men and women footballers

The US men's and women's national soccer teams will receive equal pay under new contracts that feature an unprecedented split of World Cup prize money, the US Soccer Federation announced Wednesday.

Dustin Johnson 'excited' to see what LIV Golf has to offer

Two-time major winner Dustin Johnson says he's excited by what the upstart Saudi-backed LIV Golf series has to offer and it could be good for golf despite a divisive start.

Record-breaker Ashton driven to tackle his wife in rugby wilderness

Chris Ashton said being without a rugby club left him so frustrated he took some of his excess energy out tackling his wife in the kitchen.

US Ryder Cup captain: Home romp won't help end hex in Europe

Basking in the glow of last year's home Ryder Cup blowout won't help the United States snap a 30-year win drought in Europe, US 2023 captain Zach Johnson said Wednesday.

Olympic champion Jacobs says 'not myself' despite winning return to 100 metres

Lamont Marcell Jacobs was disappointed with his return to the 100 metres despite winning at a meeting in Savona on Wednesday, claiming the honours in his first race over the distance since taking double gold at the Tokyo Olympics.

Spieth chases career Grand Slam and fourth major win at PGA

Three-time major winner Jordan Spieth resists calling this week's PGA Championship his best chance to complete a career Grand Slam, but the way he's playing, it just might be.

Wales coach Pivac accepts pressure as Boks loom after Italy loss

Wales coach Wayne Pivac understands he is in a job "where everybody is watching your every move" following a dispiriting defeat by Italy.

'Uncomfortable' Magath plots against old club Hamburg in play-off

Hamburg legend Felix Magath admits feeling uneasy about plotting to block his former club's return to the Bundesliga as coach of rivals Hertha Berlin in Thursday's relegation/promotion play-off first leg.

Stenson says expect changes to Europe Ryder Cup qualifying

European 2023 Ryder Cup captain Henrik Stenson says to expect changes in European qualifying procedures in the wake of last year's lopsided loss to the United States.

Olympic champion Jacobs cruises to win on return to 100 metres

Lamont Marcell Jacobs made a winning return to the 100 metres at a meeting in Savona on Wednesday, cruising to victory in his first race over the distance since claiming double gold at the Tokyo Olympics.

Former Olympic champ Schooling to decide future 'in next few weeks'

Singapore's former Olympic champion Joseph Schooling said on Wednesday that he will make a decision on his swimming future "in the next few weeks".

Dainese becomes first Italian winner in 2022 Giro

Alberto Dainese (DSM) became the first Italian winner in this year's Giro d'Italia when he edged the sprint to take stage 11 in Reggio Emilia on Wednesday.

Olympic champion Jacobs wins on return to 100 metres

Lamont Marcel Jacobs made a winning return to the 100 metres at a meeting in Savona on Wednesday, cruising to victory in his first race over the distance since claiming double gold at the Tokyo Olympics.

Record-breaking Thai, 16, wins SEA Games sprint double

Thai teenager Puripol Boonson destroyed the opposition to win the men's 100m in 10.44secs at the SEA Games on Wednesday and grab a sprint double in Hanoi.

Biggar retains Wales captaincy for South Africa rugby tour

Dan Biggar has retained the Wales captaincy for a three-Test series away to world champions South Africa in July even though Alun Wyn Jones is in the squad announced on Wednesday.

England pledge to make most of veteran bowlers Broad and Anderson

England cricket chiefs say they are determined to wring the maximum out of leading wicket-takers James Anderson and Stuart Broad after recalling the veteran pair to face New Zealand.

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