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St Andrews hosts 150th British Open amid ongoing fallout from LIV series

The 150th British Open teed off on the Old Course in St Andrews on Thursday with organisers keen for the focus to remain on a historic championship despite the ongoing fallout caused by the breakaway LIV Golf series.

Maguire fit as United manager Ten Hag urges team to 'use initiative'

Manchester United captain Harry Maguire should be available to face Melbourne Victory after missing their 4-0 thumping of Liverpool, manager Erik ten Hag said Thursday while urging his team to use their initiative.

All Blacks coach Foster fends off pressure ahead of Ireland series decider

Ian Foster has downplayed the pressure mounting on him as New Zealand coach, saying on Thursday that all his focus is on beating an outstanding Ireland in the series-deciding third Test.

Spin vs spin as Sri Lanka take on Pakistan in Test opener

Dimuth Karunaratne's Sri Lanka will be looking to build on their winning momentum at Galle as the hosts take on Pakistan in a likely spin battle in the opening Test starting Saturday.

Australia's Hodge gets recall for third England Test

Versatile back Reece Hodge and young forward Harry Wilson were recalled to an injury-blighted Wallabies team Thursday among four changes for their winners-take-all third Test clash against England.

St Andrews set for 150th British Open amid ongoing fallout from LIV series

The 150th British Open tees off on the Old Course in St Andrews on Thursday with organisers keen for the focus to remain on a historic championship despite the ongoing fallout caused by the breakaway LIV Golf series.

Sorenstam, Sagstrom share lead at LPGA team tournament

Swedish veteran Annika Sorenstam and compatriot Madelene Sagstrom grabbed a share of the first round lead at the LPGA Tour's Dow Great Lakes Bay Invitational two-player team tournament on Wednesday after carding a five-under-par 65.

Hurdles king Warholm going into worlds at 100% after injury

Norwegian hurdles king Karsten Warholm insisted Wednesday he was going to bring everything he could to the table as he battles back from injury in his quest for a third world championship gold.

Maiden US world champs offers spotlight for 'unknown' stars

Track and field stars are hoping a maiden world championships on US soil will shine the light on athletes in a country where athletics is dwarfed by the big money sports of American football, basketball and baseball.

Djokovic inagurates courts at controversial Bosnian 'pyramids'

Recently-crowned Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic on Wednesday inaugurated tennis courts at a 'pyramid park' in Bosnia that he regularly visits to recharge his batteries.

Netherlands, Sweden survive scares to close on Euro 2022 quarter-finals

Holders the Netherlands held off a stirring fightback by Portugal to close in on a place in the Euro 2022 quarter-finals with a 3-2 win over Portugal, while Sweden struck late to beat Switzerland 2-1 on Wednesday.

No place for Russian 'killers' in athletics, says Ukraine's Mahuchikh

Yaroslava Mahuchikh used to be not just fierce rivals with Russia's Mariya Lasitskene, but also friends in the tight-knit world of elite women's high jumping.

Blue Jays axe skipper Montoyo

The Toronto Blue Jays fired manager Charlie Montoyo on Wednesday following the club's sluggish start to the season.

Sweden strike late to break Swiss resistance

Sweden needed a late winner from substitute Hanna Bennison to close in on a place in the Euro 2022 quarter-finals with a 2-1 win over Switzerland in Sheffield on Wednesday.

Bangladesh sweep to ODI series win as West Indies batting 'didn't show up'

Bangladesh's array of spin bowling talent again proved too much for the West Indies batting line-up to handle with the visitors completing a comprehensive series-clinching nine-wicket victory in the second One-Day International of a three-match series at the Guyana National Stadium on Wednesday.

Bangladesh sweep to ODI series win as West Indies batting 'didn't show up' nine-wicket win over West Indies

Bangladesh's array of spin bowling talent again proved too much for the West Indies batting line-up to handle with the visitors completing a comprehensive series-clinching nine-wicket victory in the second One-Day International of a three-match series at the Guyana National Stadium on Wednesday.

Sterling becomes first signing of Chelsea's new era

England international Raheem Sterling on Wednesday became Chelsea's first signing since Todd Boehly's consortium bought the club, ending his successful spell at Manchester City.

Bangladesh bundle out West Indies for 108 in 2nd ODI

Bangladesh's array of spin bowling talent combined to skittle the West Indies for just 108 with the visitors now heavily favoured to complete a series-clinching victory in the second one-day international of a three-match series at the Guyana National Stadium on Wednesday.

Vingegaard seizes Tour de France lead with soaring mountain triumph

Jonas Vingegaard climbed into the Tour de France overall lead in a mountain stage win for the ages on Wednesday as defending champion Tadej Pogacar wilted in the sizzling heat and cracked with the soaring heights.

Vingegaard takes Tour de France lead with sizzling mountain triumph

Jonas Vingegaard climbed into the Tour de France overall lead in a mountain stage for the ages Wednesday as defending champion Tadej Pogacar wilted and then cracked in the heat and the heights.

Mesut Ozil and Fenerbahce agree to divorce

Mesut Ozil is leaving Fenerbahce after the former Germany international fell out wih the Turkish side's management.

Son and Kane lead 6-3 Spurs romp to delight South Korean fans

Local hero Son Heung-min delighted his South Korean fans by scoring twice as Tottenham Hotspur beat a K-League select team 6-3 in a wildly entertaining pre-season friendly in Seoul on Wednesday.

Underdogs Queensland stun NSW 22-12 to win Origin thriller

Underdogs Queensland stunned New South Wales 22-12 in a thrilling State of Origin decider to clinch the series 2-1 against the odds in Brisbane on Wednesday.

Djokovic to open tennis courts at Bosnian 'pyramids'

Recently-crowned Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic arrived in Bosnia on Wednesday to inaugurate tennis courts at a 'pyramid park' that he regularly visits to recharge his batteries.

British Open organisers will not ban LIV rebels but could make qualifying tougher

British Open organisers have ruled out banning players who defect to the breakaway LIV Golf series from next year's event but hinted that it could become harder for rebels to qualify in future.

Leeds saviour Raphinha set to join Barcelona

Brazil winger Raphinha, who played a pivotal role in Leeds United retaining their place in the Premier League last season, is poised to sign for Barcelona after the clubs agreed to the deal in principle on Wednesday.

Champions League final chaos caused by 'dysfunctions', not supporters: French enquiry

A French Senate enquiry into chaotic scenes at the Champions League final in May in Paris concluded Wednesday the problems were caused by a "string of dysfunctions" in the organisation, rather than Liverpool supporters as claimed by the government.

Suzuki confirm early MotoGP departure

Suzuki said on Wednesday they had come to an agreement with championship promoters Dorna to leave MotoGP at the end of this season, four years before the end of their contract.

Olympic 100m champion Jacobs to run at world championships

Italy's shock Olympic 100 metre champion Marcell Jacobs will bid to add the world crown to his medals cabinet despite an injury-affected campaign, the Italian Athletics Federation (FIDAL) said on Wednesday.

Enforcer Etzebeth to bring up century of Springbok appearances

South African rugby forwards are renowned for their size and physicality -– and they don’t come bigger or more imposing than Eben Etzebeth, who will play in his 100th Test in the series-deciding third Test against Wales at the Cape Town Stadium on Saturday.

Tour de France environment protest reaches global audience

When French environmental campaigners "Dernier Renovation" briefly halted the Tour de France in the Alps on Tuesday, they hooked into a global audience with sport becoming an increasingly popular medium for viral stunts by protestors.

Africa's fastest man Omanyala is on a sprint mission for Kenya

Africa's fastest man Ferdinand Omanyala is on a mission to show Kenyan runners can shine in sprints.

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