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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.
Beltre, Mauer, Helton into baseball Hall of Fame
Adrian Beltre, Joe Mauer and Todd Helton were voted into baseball's Hall of Fame on Tuesday as drug-tainted, nine-time All-Star Gary Sheffield missed his final opportunity to enter the sport's pantheon.
Australia's Kyrgios concedes tennis career could be over
Australian showman Nick Kyrgios conceded Wednesday his tennis career could be over, but said: "I'm OK with that".
Pressure on Paris Games 'to kickstart new Olympic golden era'
The Paris Games has the chance to "kickstart a resurgence of the Olympic brand" following the last two Covid-affected editions and the doping-blighted 2014 Sochi Winter Games, former IOC marketing executive Terrence Burns has told AFP.
Algeria crash out of Cup of Nations as Cameroon qualify for last 16
Former champions Algeria crashed out of the Africa Cup of Nations in the group stage on Tuesday after a shock defeat against Mauritania, but Cameroon secured a last-16 place with a dramatic victory over Gambia.
James, Embiid, Curry headline star-studded US Olympic squad
LeBron James, Stephen Curry and reigning NBA Most Valuable Player Joel Embiid were named among a 41-strong player pool for the USA's 2024 Olympics basketball roster on Tuesday.
Historic Mauritania victory condemns Algeria to shock AFCON exit
Former champions Algeria crashed out of the Africa Cup of Nations on Tuesday after losing 1-0 to Mauritania, who are 75 places lower in the world rankings.
Angola beat Burkina Faso to top AFCON group
Angola are through to the last 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations as winners of their group after goals by Mabululu and Zini gave them a 2-0 victory over Burkina Faso on Tuesday.
Chelsea hit Middlesbrough for six to reach League Cup final
Chelsea stormed into the League Cup final with a 6-1 thrashing of second-tier Middlesbrough to easily overturn a 1-0 first leg deficit at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday.
Odermatt bounces back to win Schladming giant slalom
Olympic champion Marco Odermatt came back from a dreadful mistake on the first run to win the World Cup giant slalom under lights at Schladming on Tuesday.
Senegal beat Guinea as both teams reach AFCON last 16
Senegal beat Guinea 2-0 at the Africa Cup of Nations on Tuesday as the reigning champions completed the group stage with three wins out of three, while their opponents secured qualification for the last 16 despite the defeat.
Late drama as Cameroon advance to last 16 and Ghana go out
Cameroon scored twice with time ticking away on Tuesday to snatch a dramatic 3-2 win over Gambia, secure an Africa Cup of Nations last-16 place, and eliminate Ghana from the tournament.
Another Chang adds to family legend at 'children's Grand Slam'
Her father Michael Chang won the tournament in 1986, and her mother Amber Liu played it in 1997: this week Lani Chang is writing a page in her family's "beautiful history" at the Petits As, the "children's Grand Slam".
Palestine 'fulfil promise' after historic Asian Cup win
Palestine's captain said his team had fulfilled "a promise to the Palestinian people" after reaching the Asian Cup knockout rounds for the first time on Tuesday.
Palestine reach Asian Cup last 16 for first time as China go out
Palestine reached the Asian Cup knockout rounds for the first time on Tuesday with their maiden win in the history of the competition, but China's fate was sealed at the first hurdle.
Palestine reach Asian Cup knockouts for first time
Palestine reached the Asian Cup knockout rounds for the first time after beating Hong Kong 3-0 on Tuesday for their maiden win in the history of the competition.
Edoardo Molinari named as Europe's first vice-captain for 2025 Ryder Cup
Luke Donald has named Edoardo Molinari as his first vice-captain for Europe's 2025 defence of the Ryder Cup in Long Island, New York.
Syria, Uzbekistan into Asian Cup last 16 as China go out
Syria made history by following Uzbekistan into the Asian Cup knockout rounds on Tuesday -- confirming China's exit at the first hurdle.
Benzema wants to leave Saudi club after bust-up: source close to club
Karim Benzema wants to leave his Saudi club Al-Ittihad after a bust-up with management, a source close to the club told AFP on Tuesday.
Salah has 'proper tear' in hamstring, sidelined 3-4 weeks
Mohamed Salah has returned to England for treatment on a hamstring tear to give him the best possible chance to be available for the Africa Cup of Nations final, should Egypt make it, Liverpool assistant manager Pep Lijnders said on Tuesday.
Sinner sets up Djokovic semi-final at Australian Open
Jannik Sinner swept past Andrey Rublev in straight sets in the early hours of Wednesday to reach his first Australian Open semi-final, where he faces a daunting task against defending champion Novak Djokovic.
Syria beat India to reach Asian Cup knockouts for first time
Syria reached the Asian Cup knockout rounds for the first time in their history on Tuesday with a 1-0 win over India, sending their opponents home.
Udinese to play one game without fans after racist abuse of Maignan
Udinese have been ordered to play a match behind closed doors after AC Milan and France goalkeeper Mike Maignan was subjected to racist abuse last weekend, the Italian league's disciplinary committee announced Tuesday.
Sabalenka out for 'revenge' against Gauff in Australian Open semis
Dominant defending champion Aryna Sabalenka admitted Tuesday she was plotting "revenge" against Coco Gauff after setting up an Australian Open semi-final showdown with the American.
Benzema feels under 'pressure', wants to leave Saudi club: source close to club
Karim Benzema feels under "pressure" at his Saudi club Al-Ittihad and wants to leave "temporarily", a source close to the club told AFP on Tuesday.
Bayern 'falling well short of expectations', says coach Tuchel
Bayern Munich coach Thomas Tuchel admitted on Tuesday his side "are falling well short of our expectations" after a 1-0 home loss to Werder Bremen at the weekend.
'Trapped' Djokovic feels heat at Australian Open as he reaches semis
Novak Djokovic said he felt "trapped" in the heat during his battling quarter-final win against Taylor Fritz on Tuesday, which left him on track for a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam title.
Robertson eyes Liverpool return after shoulder surgery
Andy Robertson is set to travel with the Liverpool squad for Wednesday's League Cup semi-final at Fulham as the Scotland defender continues his recovery from a shoulder injury.
Djokovic, Sabalenka make Australian Open semis in title defence
Top seed Novak Djokovic battled past Taylor Fritz into an 11th Australian Open semi-final and a record-extending 48th at Grand Slams on Tuesday, but a rampant Aryna Sabalenka had a much easier ride.
Defending champion Sabalenka blasts into Australian Open semis
Dominant defending champion Aryna Sabalenka on Tuesday stormed past ninth seed Barbora Krejcikova, setting up an intriguing Australian Open semi-final with Coco Gauff.
Madrid to host Spanish F1 GP from 2026
Madrid will host the Spanish Grand Prix from 2026 to 2035 on a new circuit that will have both street and non-street sectors, Formula One organisers announced Tuesday.
India readies for 'tough' series as England sticks to 'Bazball'
Speedster Mark Wood said Tuesday England would deploy their attacking style of cricket in the upcoming five-match Test series, as India's coach Rahul Dravid said he was confident his team was ready.
Shell-shocked hosts Ivory Coast await AFCON fate
Hosts Ivory Coast were nervously waiting to discover their Africa Cup of Nations fate on Tuesday after a historic 4-0 hammering by Equatorial Guinea left them in danger of a group-stage exit from the competition.
Djokovic, Gauff dig deep to make Australian Open semi-finals
Novak Djokovic battled past Taylor Fritz into an 11th Australian Open semi-final and a record-extending 48th at Grand Slams on Tuesday, with Coco Gauff also forced to dig deep in searing heat.
England will stick to 'Bazball' against Indian bowling: Wood
England speedster Mark Wood said Tuesday his team were ready for the challenge of India's bowling, and would stick to their signature attacking style of cricket in the upcoming five-match Test series.
Djokovic outlasts Fritz to reach 11th Australian Open semi
Novak Djokovic defied fierce heat and a battling performance from Taylor Fritz on Tuesday to reach the Australian Open semi-finals and stay on track for a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam title.