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Injured Archer included in England T20 World Cup squad but no place for Smith

Fast bowler Jofra Archer was included in England's provisional T20 World Cup squad announced Tuesday, despite suffering a left side strain that ruled him out of the final two Ashes Tests, but there was no place for wicketkeeper Jamie Smith.

Bethell says 'lot more to do' to nail down England number three spot

Jacob Bethell is keen to lock down the number three spot for England, but admitted Tuesday he has "a lot more to do" to make the position his own.

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Piastri extends championship lead with victory at Dutch Grand Prix

Oscar Piastri powered to victory at an incident-packed Dutch Formula One Grand Prix on Sunday, with home favourite Max Verstappen claiming second place as Piastri's McLaren teammate Lando Norris suffered a dramatic breakdown late in the race.

Ireland on verge of Women's Rugby World Cup quarter-finals after seeing off stubborn Spain

Ireland took a giant stride towards the last eight of the Women's Rugby World Cup with a hard-fought 43-27 win over Spain on Sunday.

Vardy set to complete move to Serie A side Cremonese: source

Jamie Vardy is close to completing a move to Cremonese, who are level on points with Serie A leaders Napoli, a source at the promoted club confirmed to AFP on Sunday.

Japan's Yamaguchi cruises to third badminton world title

Akane Yamaguchi beat former world number one Chen Yufei of China 21-9, 21-13 on Sunday to win the women's singles badminton world championship final.

Jackson hopes to revive Bayern move after Chelsea halt loan deal

Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson has reportedly stayed in Germany in a bid to revive his aborted loan move to Bayern Munich after the deal was called off at the last minute.

Augsburg's Fellhauer leaves hospital after concussion against Bayern

Augsburg midfielder Robin Fellhauer was discharged from hospital on Sunday, a day after he was stretchered from the pitch following a clash of heads with Bayern Munich defender Sacha Boey.

Man Utd stars back Amorim says De Ligt

Matthijs de Ligt insists Manchester United's players "stand behind" beleaguered boss Ruben Amorim and deserve the blame for the club's calamitous start to the season.

Springboks call up De Klerk for New Zealand tour

Double World Cup winner Faf de Klerk will join the Springboks in New Zealand for the second leg of their Rugby Championship campaign against the All Blacks, SA Rugby announced on Sunday.

Zverev knocked out in US Open third round

Third seed Alexander Zverev crashed out in the US Open third round on Saturday after losing to Canadian 25th seed Felix Auger-Aliassime in four sets.

Sinner, Swiatek tested at US Open as Gauff sets up Osaka showdown

Jannik Sinner kept his US Open title defence on track Saturday as Iga Swiatek struggled through to the last 16 and home favourite Coco Gauff booked a blockbuster clash with Naomi Osaka.

Swiatek struggles into US Open fourth round

Iga Swiatek struggled into the last 16 of the US Open on Saturday, recovering from a rocky start to edge past Russia's Anna Kalinskaya.

Olympic champion Hassan and Kiros smash course records to win Sydney Marathon

Untouchable Olympic champion Sifan Hassan shattered the course record Sunday to surge home first in an historic Sydney Marathon, with Hailemaryam Kiros matching her feat in the men's race.

China's Wang grabs three-shot LPGA lead at TPC Boston

Chinese rookie Miranda Wang fired a bogey-free seven-under par 65 to seize a three-shot lead on Saturday in the weather-disrupted LPGA FM Championship at TPC Boston.

Hassan and Kiros smash race records to win Sydney Marathon

Sifan Hassan and Hailemaryam Kiros shattered the course records Sunday to secure victory in the women's and men's races respectively at the Sydney Marathon.

Mitchell wants more from England at World Cup after another huge win

England coach John Mitchell insisted his side still had room for improvement after a 92-3 hammering of Samoa on Saturday helped the favourites reach the quarter-finals of the Women's Rugby World Cup.

Real Madrid overturn Mallorca as Atletico held

Real Madrid claimed a third straight La Liga victory with a 2-1 triumph over Real Mallorca on Saturday to continue their perfect start to the campaign.

Sinner tested at US Open as Gauff cruises into last 16

Jannik Sinner kept his US Open title defence on track with a battling four-set win over Denis Shapovalov on Saturday as home favourite Coco Gauff sailed into the women's last 16.

Joao Neves bags stunning hat-trick as PSG put six past Toulouse

Joao Neves scored a stunning hat-trick as Paris Saint-Germain maintained their perfect start to the French Ligue 1 season in spectacular fashion on Saturday, winning 6-3 away to Toulouse.

Real Madrid make Mallorca comeback to maintain perfect start

Real Madrid claimed a third straight La Liga victory with a 2-1 triumph over Real Mallorca on Saturday to continue their perfect start to the campaign.

Wong's US Open dream over after Rublev thriller

Coleman Wong's fairytale US Open campaign came to a halt in the third round on Saturday as the Hong Kong player exited after a five-set thriller against Russian 15th seed Andrey Rublev.

Last-gasp Anguissa fires Napoli past Cagliari, Roma keep pace

Andre-Frank Anguissa was the hero for Napoli on Saturday with the last-gasp winner which gave the Serie A champions a 1-0 success over Cagliari, while Roma saw off promoted Pisa by the same score.

Sinner repels Shapovalov to reach US Open last 16

Reigning champion Jannik Sinner came through a testing encounter with Canadian 27th seed Denis Shapovalov on Saturday to book his place in the US Open last 16.

Shi sets up badminton world final with Kunlavut, women's champion An falls

World number one Shi Yuqi survived two match points on Saturday to book a world championship final meeting with Thai titleholder Kunlavut Vitidsarn, as top seed An Se-young was upset on the women's side of the draw.

Igamane hits debut double for seven-goal Lille

Moroccan striker Hamza Igamane scored twice on his debut as Lille shrugged off the absence of the injured Olivier Giroud to humiliate Lorient 7-1 away in Ligue 1 on Saturday.

Osaka sinks Kasatkina to reach US Open last 16

Former champion Naomi Osaka reached the fourth round of the US Open for the first time in five years on Saturday with a three-set victory over Australian 15th seed Daria Kasatkina.

Bayern survive late Augsburg scare, Ten Hag's tough start continues

Bayern Munich survived a late Augsburg rally on Saturday, holding on for a 3-2 away win in Harry Kane's 100th match for the club.

NFL Cowboys linebacker legend Jordan dead at 84

Lee Roy Jordan, who spent 14 years at linebacker for the "Doomsday Defense" of the Dallas Cowboys, has died at age 84, the NFL club announced on Saturday.

Lamlioui double fires Morocco to record third CHAN title

Morocco secured their record third African Nations Championship title on Saturday as Oussama Lamlioui's late strike grabbed a dramatic 3-2 final victory over Madagascar in Nairobi.

Chelsea sign Garnacho from Man Utd

Chelsea completed the signing of Manchester United outcast Alejandro Garnacho on Saturday for a reported £40 million fee ($54 million).

Spurs fans right to boo after Bournemouth defeat: Frank

Thomas Frank admitted Tottenham fans were right to boo after a 1-0 defeat by Bournemouth ended their unbeaten start to the Premier League season on Saturday.

Gauff cruises at US Open as Sinner targets last 16

Coco Gauff sailed into the last 16 of the US Open on Saturday with a routine win over Magdalena Frech as men's reigning champion Jannik Sinner prepared to ramp up his title bid.

Man Utd's first win not a 'turning point' for Amorim

Manchester United secured a much-needed first win of the season for under-fire manager Ruben Amorim but needed a 97th minute Bruno Fernandes penalty to beat newly-promoted Burnley 3-2.

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