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Hosts China win Asian Games' first-ever eSports gold
Hosts China on Tuesday won the Asian Games' first-ever gold in eSports in a landmark for gaming, beating Malaysia 2-0 in the smartphone game Arena of Valor.
Horse-riding Thai princess 'goes for it' at Asian Games
Royalty graced the Asian Games on Tuesday with Thai Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana saddling up in the equestrian after being encouraged by the king to "go for it".
Uruguay, Namibia braced for their Rugby World Cup 'final'
Rugby World Cup minnows Uruguay and Namibia clash in Lyon on Wednesday in their own personal "final" where the winner takes home the glory and the loser faces four years of frustration.
Scotland are tough customers, says Irish fly-half Crowley
Fly-half Jack Crowley says Scotland will not be taken lightly by Ireland even if the Irish are expected to beat them in their final Pool B match on October 7 and secure their place in the quarter-finals.
When the 'death of democracy' overshadowed cricket at 2003 World Cup
Henry Olonga, by his own admission, was never the greatest cricketer to play the game but the Zimbabwean fast bowler left an indelible mark on the Cricket World Cup of 2003.
'Killer Miller' holds record he would prefer not to have
David Miller holds an international cricket record he would prefer not to have.
New Zealand skipper Williamson targets World Cup return
Less than six months after knee surgery threatened to rule him out of next month's ODI World Cup, the goal of captaining New Zealand in India has been the key driver in getting Kane Williamson through his recovery.
Kiwi veteran Boult looking for 'one more run' at World Cup title
After 12 months out of one-day international cricket, New Zealand seamer Trent Boult is relishing a third crack at the 50-overs World Cup after bitter defeats in the last two finals.
Indonesia, South Korea on target as eSports set for Games landmark
Indonesia, South Korea and hosts China scooped gold at the Asian Games on Tuesday as eSports fans eagerly awaited the outcome of the first gaming medal ever at a major multisports event.
Haughey eyes more swimming gold as 2018 standout Ikee pulls out
Olympic and world silver medallist Siobhan Haughey breezed into the Asian Games 100m freestyle final on Tuesday as she looks to back up her dominant 200m swim, but Japan's Rikako Ikee was a no-show.
Mum or dad for tee? India's Ashok has parental choice at Asian Games
India medal hope Aditi Ashok has a tough choice to make before teeing up in a star-studded women's golf field at the Asian Games in Hangzhou on Thursday -- will it be mum or dad on her bag?
'Worst thing' Rugby Australia can do is sack Jones: Mortlock
Former Wallabies captain Stirling Mortlock has said "the worst thing" Rugby Australia can do is sack embattled head coach Eddie Jones, despite the team's poor World Cup campaign.
No Broncos changes after record 'butt-whooping': Payton
Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton said Monday there would be no changes to personnel in the wake of his team's historic "butt-whooping" by Miami.
In case that has sport in a spin, CAS to hear Valieva appeal
The doping case of Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva whose positive test ignited a scandal at the 2022 Winter Olympics will be heard behind closed doors on Tuesday by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).
Flintoff back to old self after horror crash: Trescothick
England assistant coach Marcus Trescothick says Andrew Flintoff is back to his old self after the former all-rounder's horrific car crash.
Tsimikas signs new Liverpool contract
Liverpool defender Kostas Tsimikas signed a new long-term contract with the Premier League club on Monday.
We want to play at Olympics, with right conditions: Spain's Caldentey
Spain forward Mariona Caldentey said Monday she hopes the women's team can compete at the Olympic Games next year, as long as it is under "the conditions we think we deserve".
Swimming ace Qin breaks Games record as skateboarder, 9, has 'fun'
Swimming sensation Qin Haiyang added another title to his name to inflate China's already bulging gold-medal haul on Monday at the Asian Games, while a nine-year-old skateboarder melted hearts.
Donald hoping home support helps extend USA's Ryder Cup European hoodoo
Luke Donald said Monday that he hopes passionate home support can make the difference for Europe in the Ryder Cup this weekend as the United States try to break a three-decade winless streak on the opposing side of the Atlantic Ocean.
New Zealand seeking to emulate Ireland, South Africa at World Cup
New Zealand flanker Dalton Papali'i said on Monday the All Blacks were inspired by watching Ireland's brutal victory over South Africa in the Rugby World Cup at the weekend, and they aspire to reach that level.
ECB vows to 'change' cricket after equality report
English cricket chiefs have vowed to "change" the game after a damning report revealed racism, sexism, classism and elitism in the sport.
Swimming ace Qin makes Games history as skateboarder, 9, has 'fun'
Swimming sensation Qin Haiyang added another title to his name to inflate China's already bulging gold-medal haul on Monday at the Asian Games, while a nine-year-old skateboarder melted hearts.
Mighty Qin lights up Asian Games pool as Haughey claims 200m free gold
World champion Qin Haiyang surged to the world's second fastest time this year and the Asian Games 100m breaststroke title Monday while star freestyler Siobhan Haughey clinched Hong Kong's first-ever swimming gold medal.
Blow for Ligue 1 as French pay TV giant pulls out of rights auction
The French league's ambitious aim of selling the television rights to Ligue 1 for one billion euros per year received a blow on Monday when the competition's longest-standing broadcast partner ruled itself out of the upcoming bidding process.
Bolter Bielle-Biarrey offers Galthie selection headache
Ever since Fabien Galthie took over as France head coach in late 2019 the former captain has been more than ready to give players, he describes as "UFOs", a chance.
France vows 'firm response' to homophobic chants at football match
The French government vowed Monday to punish football fans who chanted homophobic slurs at a top Ligue 1 clash at Paris's Parc des Princes stadium.
Jones has 'full support' of Wallaby players, says captain
Australia head coach Eddie Jones has the "full support" of his players despite a disastrous start to his second spell leading the team, captain Will Skelton said on Monday.
South American rugby derby will be 'very rough': Pumas coach
Argentina's first ever meeting with Chile in the Rugby World Cup on Saturday will be a "very tough, rough" match, the Pumas' forwards coach Andres Bordoy has predicted.
Chelsea crisis: Is time already running out for Pochettino?
Mauricio Pochettino has pleaded for more time as he scrambles for solutions to Chelsea's mounting crisis. But how patient will the owners be?
India's women strike cricket gold on debut at Asian Games
India struck gold on their Asian Games cricket debut when they beat in-form Sri Lanka by 19 runs in the women's final in Hangzhou on Monday.
India fires first world record of Games as skateboarder, 9, has 'fun'
India claimed the first world record of the Hangzhou Asian Games on Monday as hosts China snapped up more gold medals and a nine-year-old skateboarder melted hearts.
Hard work the key to Wales revival, says Gatland
Head coach Warren Gatland says "hard work" is responsible for Wales turning crisis into joy as his team became the first side to reach the Rugby World Cup knock-out stages following a record win over Australia.