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Thompson to become seventh woman to play US PGA Tour event
Lexi Thompson will become the seventh woman to play in a US PGA Tour event when she tees it up at TPC Summerlin in Las Vegas next week, the tournament organisers said Wednesday.
Nuggets adjusting to being 'the hunted' in bid for NBA title repeat
Denver coach Michael Malone says complacency is the biggest obstacle to the Nuggets' bid to repeat as NBA champions.
Atletico produce another comeback to beat Feyenoord
Alvaro Morata hit a brace as Atletico Madrid twice came from behind to beat Feyenoord 3-2 and move top of Champions League Group E on Wednesday.
England's Hull eyes LPGA title defence in Texas
Charley Hull defends her Ascendant LPGA title this week, hoping a return to Texas sees her break through for a first victory of 2023 after five runner-up finishes worldwide.
Europe, Africa and South America all to host games in 2030 World Cup
Morocco, Portugal and Spain will be joint hosts for the 2030 World Cup but games will also be played in Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay as the footballing showpiece celebrates its centenary, FIFA announced on Wednesday.
Sinner bosses big moments to beat Medvedev in China Open final
Jannik Sinner said holding his nerve in "important moments" was the key to edging out world number three Daniil Medvedev in Wednesday's China Open men's final, which turned on a pair of high-stakes tie-breaks in Beijing.
Matsushima's Japan set for 'do-or-die' Argentina match-up
Japan winger Kotaro Matsushima said on Wednesday this weekend's Rugby World Cup game with Argentina is "do-or-die" in their hopes of reaching the quarter-finals.
Chelsea defender James given one-game ban after official clash
Chelsea defender Reece James has been hit with a one-game suspension and a £90,000 ($109,000) fine after abusing a match official following his side's defeat against Aston Villa.
Chopra lives up to star billing as three doping cases rattle Games
World and Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra conjured up a mammoth throw to win javelin gold in style at the Asian Games on Wednesday, as three failed doping tests rattled the event in Hangzhou in 24 hours.
Europe, Africa and South America to host games in 2030 World Cup: FIFA
Morocco, Portugal and Spain will be joint hosts for the 2030 World Cup but games will also be played in Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay as the footballing showpiece celebrates its centenary, FIFA announced on Wednesday.
'I know what's at stake', says India skipper Rohit
India skipper Rohit Sharma on Wednesday said he appreciates "what's at stake" but will not get bogged down by the weight of expectation on his team to win another World Cup title at home.
O'Connell's Ireland not feeling pressure of Scotland World Cup showdown
Ireland forwards coach Paul O'Connell said on Wednesday he is confident his players can handle the pressure of their final Rugby World Cup pool match with Scotland this weekend because they have become used to high stakes games.
Sinner edges out Medvedev to win China Open
Jannik Sinner beat Daniil Medvedev to win the China Open on Wednesday, edging out the world number three in a largely deadlocked men's final that came down to a pair of high-stakes tie-breaks in Beijing.
Andersen hails Hong Kong progress as historic Asian Games run ends
Coach Jorn Andersen said he believes Hong Kong football faces a bright future despite their historic run at the Asian Games ending in a 4-0 semi-final thumping by Japan on Wednesday.
Chopra goes big for gold as Barshim leaps to Asian Games record
India's javelin king Neeraj Chopra produced a giant throw to strike gold at the Asian Games on Wednesday and cap a gruelling season, with Olympic high-jump champion Mutaz Essa Barshim joining him as a winner.
Andersen hails Hong Kong progress as historic Asian Cup run ends
Coach Jorn Andersen said he believes Hong Kong football faces a bright future despite their historic run at the Asian Games ending in a 4-0 semi-final thumping by Japan on Wednesday.
Am gives South Africa coach Nienaber potential selection headache
South Africa assistant coach Felix Jones said on Wednesday centre Lukhanyo Am is in contention to play in the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals should they qualify.
'It's like we're at home': Pakistan's Azam surprised by Indian welcome
Pakistan skipper Babar Azam said Wednesday his team "was not expecting" the warm reception they have received in India, claiming "it's like we are at home".
All Blacks prop Tu'ungafasi goes off-script on 'easy' Uruguay match
Despite hammering Italy last time out, New Zealand have insisted all week they are not taking minnows Uruguay lightly ahead of Thursday's final Rugby World Cup Pool A clash.
Former world MotoGP champion Marc Marquez leaving Honda
Marc Marquez will leave Honda, where he won his six world MotoGP titles, at the end of the season, the team announced on Wednesday.
Klopp wants Spurs v Liverpool replay after VAR blunder
Jurgen Klopp wants Liverpool's match at Tottenham to be replayed due to the VAR error that cost them the opening goal at the weekend.
UK and Ireland set to host Euro 2028 after Turkey withdraws bid
A joint bid from the United Kingdom and Ireland to host Euro 2028 now has no rivals after Turkey withdraw from the bidding process, UEFA said on Wednesday.
Stokes doubtful for World Cup opener with hip injury
England star Ben Stokes could miss the World Cup opener against New Zealand due to a hip injury with captain Jos Buttler admitting Wednesday "it's not the time to take risks".
Japan end Hong Kong's historic Asian Games football run in semis
Japan emphatically ended Hong Kong's historic run with a 4-0 thumping Wednesday to move into an Asian Games men's football final against South Korea or Uzbekistan.
Lewandowski has 'fingers crossed' Kane breaks 'crazy' Bayern goal record
Former Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski said on Wednesday he hopes Harry Kane breaks his goal record with the German champions.
Victorious India on target in Games archery as world-class duo primed
India defeated powerhouses South Korea to win the first archery gold of the 19th Asian Games on Wednesday, before two world stars of track and field look to end their seasons with a bang.
Man Utd sink to new depths as season comes apart
Manchester United's season is spiralling out of control and manager Erik ten Hag appears powerless to stop the rot.
North Korea's Pang snatches gold from China in Asiad boxing rematch
North Korea's Pang Chol Mi exacted revenge on China's Chang Yuan in the Asian Games boxing to win the women's bantamweight (54kg) gold and silence the home fans on Wednesday.
Bellingham earns lofty comparisons on Madrid hot streak
Jude Bellingham's sensational start at Real Madrid, which continued in Naples on Tuesday night with a superb goal to earn Los Blancos another Champions League victory, has sparked comparisons with club greats Alfredo di Stefano and Zinedine Zidane.
LIV rebel McDowell 'makes peace' with Europe Ryder Cup snub
Major champion Graeme McDowell said Wednesday he has made peace with not being part of Europe's Ryder Cup team and the likelihood that he will never become captain because of his move to the Saudi-backed LIV Golf circuit.
Lucu replaces injured Dupont as France make two changes for Italy
France head coach Fabien Galthie on Wednesday picked Maxime Lucu to replace injured captain Antoine Dupont at scrum-half for this week's crucial Rugby World Cup clash with Italy.
Afghanistan dump holders Sri Lanka out of Games, Bangladesh survive
Afghanistan skipper Gulbadin Naib hailed his "superstar" side Wednesday after they beat defending champions Sri Lanka by eight runs to book an Asian Games semi-final against Pakistan.