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India's Shaw slams sixth-highest one-day score of 244

India's Prithvi Shaw struck the sixth highest individual one-day score on Wednesday when he blasted an extraordinary 244 for Northamptonshire in their English county One-Day Cup match at home to Somerset.

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Spanish star Iniesta 'opens new page' with Emirates

Spanish football legend Andres Iniesta on Wednesday became the latest marquee name to commit his career finale to the Gulf by signing for Emirates FC despite having already turned 39.

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Luton sign ex-England international Barkley on free transfer

Luton have signed former England midfielder Ross Barkley on a free transfer, the promoted Premier League club announced Wednesday.

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World No. 1 Korda confident ahead of British Open

World number one Nelly Korda said recent performances have given her a "confidence boost" following a back injury, ahead of the start of the Women's British Open on Thursday.

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Ben Wiggins emerging from Bradley's shadow in track cycling

The teenage son of British cycling great Bradley Wiggins hopes he can forge a track career independent of his famous father.

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Greek police under fire over deadly football violence

Greek police were accused Wednesday of having ignored warnings about a convoy of Croatian football "hooligans" heading for Athens days before a Greek supporter was killed in clashes between fans.

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Wolves appoint O'Neil as new head coach after Lopetegui exit

Gary O'Neil has been appointed as the new head coach of Wolverhampton Wanderers on a three-year contract, the Premier League club announced on Wednesday.

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Wolves appoint O'Neil as new head coach

Gary O'Neil has been appointed as the new head coach of Wolverhampton Wanderers on a three-year contract, the Premier League club announced on Wednesday.

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Roberts set for debut as Wales ring changes for England warm-up match

Scarlets centre Joe Roberts is set to make his Wales debut in a team showing 15 changes -- an entire side's worth -- for a Rugby World Cup warm-up match against England at Twickenham on Saturday.

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Fast, cool, deadly: Miyazawa spearheads Japan World Cup charge

Hinata Miyazawa had never been prolific for club or country before the Women's World Cup -- now she is the tournament's leading scorer and spearheading Japan's surprise title charge.

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It's the Women's World Cup, so where are the woman coaches?

The World Cup in Australia and New Zealand has showcased the strides made in women's football on the field in recent years -- while exposing the lack of woman coaches at all levels of the sport.

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Paris Olympics will be last for Australian swim king Chalmers

Australian swim king Kyle Chalmers on Wednesday said the Paris Olympics will be his third and last, but the sprint star insisted it did not mean he was retiring.

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Colombia 'dreaming big' as they plot England downfall at World Cup

Colombia captain Catalina Usme is "dreaming big" and coach Nelson Abadia wants to "make history" as the last team standing from the Americas plots the downfall of England in the Women's World Cup quarter-finals.

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In-form Boutier realistic over Women's British Open success

Celine Boutier admits it is a long shot but the French player still starts as favourite to make it three wins in a row at the final major of the season, this weekend's Women's British Open at Walton Heath.

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Murray and Zverev master Toronto wind to advance, Ruud wins

Former Toronto Masters winners Andy Murray and Alexander Zverev dispatched first-round opponents in windy conditions on Tuesday to power into the second round of the Canadian hardcourt event.

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Wolf cubs offer bright future for Portuguese rugby

Portugal may have snuck into this Rugby World Cup through the back door but the future looks bright for a country where the game is steadily building its numbers among the younger generation.

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Five newcomers to watch in Ligue 1

The 2023/24 French Ligue 1 season kicks off this weekend with Paris Saint-Germain the overwhelming favourites to win another title despite Lionel Messi's departure and the uncertainty surrounding the future of Kylian Mbappe.

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Five Premier League new signings to watch

Premier League clubs have splashed out over £1 billion ($1.3 billion) on fresh faces ahead of the start of the new season on Friday.

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Mbappe contract dispute overshadows start of Ligue 1 season

Uncertainty over the future of Kylian Mbappe hangs over French football ahead of the new Ligue 1 season, which starts this weekend.

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Boult back in New Zealand ODI squad for England tour

Seamer Trent Boult is set to play international cricket again after being named Wednesday to the New Zealand ODI squad that will face England in September ahead of the World Cup.

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PGA chief events and competitions officer Pazder resigns: reports

Andy Pazder, the US PGA Tour's chief tournaments and competitions officer, resigned on Tuesday after having served on the circuit's executive leadership team since 1990, according to multiple reports.

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Murray, Zverev master Toronto wind to advance

Former Toronto Masters winners Andy Murray and Alexander Zverev dispatched first-round opponents in windy conditions on Tuesday to power into the second round of the ATP Toronto Masters.

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Lopetegui quits as Wolves coach on eve of Premier League season

Julen Lopetegui has left his job as Wolves coach just days before the start of the Premier League season after reportedly being unhappy over the club's recruitment policy.

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Rahm leads the way as PGA Tour playoffs begin at Memphis

Reigning Masters champion Jon Rahm, the season points leader, will be the player to catch when the PGA Tour FedEx Cup playoffs begin Thursday at the St. Jude Championship.

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Swiss defend team mixed relay title at cycling worlds

Switzerland overcame a crash to defend their team time-trial mixed relay gold at the cycling world championships in Glasgow on Tuesday.

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Lopetegui quits as coach of Wolves on eve of Premier League season

Julen Lopetegui has left his job as Wolves coach just days before the start of the Premier League season after reportedly being unhappy over the club's recruitment policy.

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Murray masters Toronto wind to advance over Sonego

Britain's Andy Murray worked through a marathon opening set before dominating the second for a 7-6 (7/3), 6-0 victory over Lorenzo Sonego on Tuesday at the ATP Toronto Masters.

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MLB reveals playoff dates with World Series to open Oct. 27

Major League Baseball revealed the schedule for the 2023 playoffs on Tuesday with the 119th World Series, the best-of-seven championship showdown, to begin on October 27.

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Wozniacki wins WTA return match after layoff since 2020

Former world number one Caroline Wozniacki made a triumphant comeback in her return to competition after a layoff of more than three years at the WTA Montreal Open on Tuesday.

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Suryakumar blasts India to win over West Indies in 3rd T20

Suryakumar Yadav smashed 83 off 44 balls as India beat the West Indies by seven wickets in the third T20 international in Guyana on Tuesday to keep the series alive.

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Ex-Springbok captain De Villiers laments loss of injured trio at World Cup

The absence of three injured first-choice players will be a massive challenge for South Africa in their Rugby World Cup defence, according to three former Springbok captains including Jean de Villiers.

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Springboks omit star Pollard from Rugby World Cup squad

South Africa fly-half Handre Pollard was left out of their 33-man squad for the Rugby World Cup due to a calf injury, it was announced on Tuesday.

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