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Talent, toil and pleasing Kim bring N. Korea women's football glory

Talent, discipline and a desire to please leader Kim Jong Un have helped propel North Korea's youth footballers to two Women's World Cup crowns in a matter of weeks, experts say.

Warner back as cricket captain after leadership ban lifted

David Warner was named captain of Big Bash League team Sydney Thunder on Wednesday, a fortnight after having his lifetime ban on any leadership role in Australian cricket lifted.

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Strasser shines under Schladming floodlights

In-form German Linus Strasser came out on top in the men's nocturnal World Cup slalom at Schladming on Wednesday.

Boutier and Korda eye Olympics at LPGA Drive On event

Defending champion Celine Boutier and hometown hero Nelly Korda will both have the Paris Olympics in the back of their minds when the LPGA Drive On Championship tees off Thursday.

Tunisia eliminated from AFCON after draw with South Africa

Tunisia, ranked third in Africa, meekly bowed out of the Cup of Nations after drawing 0-0 with South Africa in a poor final round Group E match in Korhogo on Wednesday.

Namibia reach AFCON last 16 after Mali stalemate

Namibia qualified for the Africa Cup of Nations last 16 for the first time on Wednesday after a 0-0 draw against Group E winners Mali in San Pedro.

Doc Rivers poised to coach Milwaukee Bucks - report

Doc Rivers, who guided the Boston Celtics to the 2008 NBA title, has reached an agreement in principle to coach the Milwaukee Bucks, ESPN reported on Wednesday.

Russell says Scotland captaincy a sign of Townsend harmony

Finn Russell believes his appointment as Scotland co-captain for the upcoming Six Nations is proof of how a once strained relationship with head coach Gregor Townsend has been repaired.

NBA Jazz owner want NHL expansion team for Salt Lake City

Ryan Smith, owner of the NBA's Utah Jazz, asked the NHL on Wednesday to begin an expansion process to bring a new team to Salt Lake City.

Algeria sack coach after AFCON exit

Algeria sacked their coach Djamel Belmadi on Wednesday after the two-time winners crashed out of the Africa Cup of Nations.

Jenkins 'left shaking' after being named Wales captain

Dafydd Jenkins said on Wednesday he was left in a state of shock after being told by Warren Gatland he would become the youngest Wales captain in more than 50 years.

Keane drops Republic of Ireland manager hint

Roy Keane has suggested he's open to becoming the next manager of the Republic of Ireland following the departure of Stephen Kenny.

Alcaraz rues missed chances but leaves Australian Open 'happy'

Carlos Alcaraz rued missed opportunities after coming up short against Alexander Zverev in a thrilling Australian Open quarter-final early Thursday but said he could leave Melbourne with his head held high.

Iraq one step closer to emulating 2007 Asian Cup fairytale

Free-scoring Iraq hope to emulate their heroes of 2007 by going all the way at the Asian Cup after storming through the group stage with three wins from three.

Japan primed for early showdown with Asian Cup heavyweights

Hajime Moriyasu warned his Japan team "have to be ready" to face the Asian Cup's best sides after setting up a possible last-16 showdown with South Korea on Wednesday.

Japan into Asian Cup last 16 as Iraq win five-goal thriller

Japan cruised into the Asian Cup last 16 on Wednesday and a possible date with South Korea, as already qualified Iraq came out on top in a five-goal thriller.

Zverev beats pain to stun Alcaraz and book Australian Open semi with Medvedev

Alexander Zverev battled through the pain barrier to stun Carlos Alcaraz in the early hours of Thursday and book an Australian Open semi-final against Daniil Medvedev, weathering a big fightback from the world number two.

Zverev shocks Alcaraz to join Medvedev in Australian Open semis

Alexander Zverev snuffed out a thrilling Carlos Alcaraz comeback early Thursday to set up an Australian Open semi-final against Daniil Medvedev as Ukrainian qualifier Dayana Yastremska's dream run continued in Melbourne.

Zverev stuns Alcaraz to set up Australian Open semi with Medvedev

Alexander Zverev stunned dynamic Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz in the early hours of Thursday to surge into an Australian Open semi-final against Daniil Medvedev, weathering a big fightback from the world number two.

India's Bopanna becomes oldest world No.1, aged 43

India's Rohan Bopanna will become the oldest number one in men's doubles history after reaching the Australian Open semi-finals on Wednesday at the age of 43.

Japan cruise past Indonesia to reach Asian Cup last 16

Japan cruised into the last 16 of the Asian Cup and a possible showdown with South Korea after a 3-1 win over Indonesia on Wednesday.

Japan FA condemns 'shameful' racist abuse of goalkeeper

Japan's football association on Wednesday condemned the "shameful behaviour" of fans who racially abused Zion Suzuki online following the goalkeeper's performances at the Asian Cup.

Manchester United's Martial out for 10 weeks

Manchester United forward Anthony Martial has been ruled out until April following surgery on a groin injury, the Premier League giants announced Wednesday.

Ngannou capable of 'massive upset' against Joshua - promoter Warren

Francis Ngannou can cause a "massive upset" by defeating Anthony Joshua in their heavyweight showdown in Saudi Arabia, according to veteran promoter Frank Warren.

Heat crush Sixers to win Australia's BBL final

Brisbane Heat crushed the Sydney Sixers by 54 runs to win their second Big Bash League (BBL) title and emphatically take the crown of being Australia's champion Twenty20 team in Sydney on Wednesday.

Problems run deep as Chinese football 'slides into abyss'

Aleksandar Jankovic looks set to pay the price for China's worst Asian Cup in history, but the problems afflicting Chinese football run far deeper than the coach.

Medvedev joins qualifier Yastremska and China's Zheng in Australian Open semis

Two-time runner-up Daniil Medvedev battled past big-serving Hubert Hurkacz on Wednesday to set up a potential Australian Open semi-final against Carlos Alcaraz as Ukrainian qualifier Dayana Yastremska's dream run continued.

China's 'Queen Wen' sets up Australian Open semi with Yastremska

Chinese 12th seed Zheng Qinwen came from a set down to beat unseeded Russian Anna Kalinskaya at the Australian Open on Wednesday, setting up a semi-final clash against Ukrainian qualifier Dayana Yastremska.

South Korea boss Klinsmann tells Son 'to put stamp' on Asian Cup

Jurgen Klinsmann challenged Son Heung-min to "put his stamp" on the Asian Cup when South Korea face Malaysia on Thursday with the last 16 within grasp.

Medvedev 'destroyed' by Australian Open five-setter

Two-time runner-up Daniil Medvedev said he was "destroyed" physically after grinding past big-serving Hubert Hurkacz in five tough sets Wednesday, but would be fighting fit for his Australian Open semi-final.

England's Stokes 'devastated' at Bashir visa row

England skipper Ben Stokes said Wednesday he was "devastated" visa issues had stopped teammate Shoaib Bashir from entering India for a five-Test series, as his counterpart said he hoped the matter would be "quickly" resolved.

Ghana sack coach Hughton after AFCON exit

Ghana have sacked coach Chris Hughton after they crashed out of the Africa Cup of Nations at the group stage.

Rohit hopes England's Bashir visa row resolved 'quickly'

India skipper Rohit Sharma said Wednesday he feels for England's Shoaib Bashir after the uncapped spinner was forced to return home to resolve visa issues ahead of a five-Test series.

Australia face Covid, weather obstacles in second West Indies Test

Australia will be battling an outbreak of Covid-19 and forecast wild weather in their bid to complete a clean sweep of the summer Test series when they face the West Indies in Brisbane on Thursday.

Medvedev joins qualifier Yastremska in Australian Open semi-finals

'Destroyed' Medvedev grinds into Australian Open semi-finals

Two-time runner-up Daniil Medvedev ground past big-serving Hubert Hurkacz into the Australian Open semi-finals on Wednesday as he edged closer to winning a second Grand Slam, admitting it had "destroyed" him physically.

Clippers down Lakers in 'Battle of LA', Nuggets sink Pacers

The Los Angeles Clippers took full advantage of the injury absence of LeBron James on Tuesday to score a 127-116 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers.

With Rovanpera resting, rivals start chase for his rally title

The World Rally Championship begins its search for a new king on Thursday when the season-opening Monte Carlo event starts without champion Kalle Rovanpera.

Australian Open semi-finalist Yastremska on Ukraine 'mission'

Ukraine's Dayana Yastremska said her mission at the Australian Open was to show pride in her war-torn home after Wednesday becoming just the second women's qualifier in the Open Era to reach the semi-finals in Melbourne.

Jokic notches triple-double as Nuggets hold off Pacers

Nikola Jokic scored a 31-point triple-double as the Denver Nuggets held off a late rally to defeat the Indiana Pacers 114-109 on Tuesday.

Ukrainian qualifier Yastremska reaches Australian Open semis

Ukraine's Dayana Yastremska cruised past unseeded Czech Linda Noskova on Wednesday to become just the second women's qualifier in the Open Era to reach the semi-finals at the Australian Open.

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