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Davante Adams injury deepens Los Angeles Rams receiver shortage

The Rams received somewhat positive news on the injury front on Wednesday.

Dhananjaya de Silva guides Sri Lanka to 221-4 against Pakistan

RAWALIPADI: Former captain Dhananjaya de Silva led a Sri Lanka comeback with a gritty unbeaten 87 as the visitors reached 221-4 at lunch on Day 3 of the first cricket test against Pakistan on Wednesday.

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Sabalenka, Azarenka chase historic all-Belarus final in Melbourne

Victoria Azarenka and Aryna Sabalenka can Thursday set up an all-Belarusian Australian Open final but Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina and Magda Linette stand in their way of making Grand Slam history.

Struggling Momota exits Indonesia Masters at first hurdle

Kento Momota crashed out in the first round of badminton's Indonesia Masters on Wednesday, just the latest early exit for the two-time world champion.

Paul ends Shelton fairytale to reach Australian Open semi-finals

Tommy Paul beat Ben Shelton to reach a maiden Grand Slam semi-final and end his fellow American's fairytale run at the Australian Open on Wednesday.

Sabalenka battles 'tough moments' to reach Australian Open semis

Aryna Sabalenka said she had to overcome "a lot of really tough moments" on Wednesday against a dogged Donna Vekic to reach her maiden Australian Open semi-final.

Indian field hockey dreams of return to glory days

Kids with sticks dribble balls, weave and bob in Sansarpur, the cradle of Indian field hockey. But the village's glory days, as well as those of the national team, are a thing of the past.

'Dream come true': Linette stuns Pliskova to make Melbourne semis

Unseeded Magda Linette marched into her first Grand Slam semi-final on Wednesday and said it was a "dream come true" after stunning former world number one Karolina Pliskova 6-3, 7-5 at the Australian Open.

Ominous Sabalenka sets up Australian Open semi-final with Linette

Aryna Sabalenka set up a semi-final with surprise-package Magda Linette on Wednesday at the Australian Open, where Novak Djokovic will later step up his bid for a 22nd Grand Slam title.

Bayern's Salihamidzic calls Gnabry 'amateurish' for Paris fashion 'frolic'

Bayern Munich sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic criticised forward Serge Gnabry for his "amateurish" Paris Fashion Week visit, saying "the title is at stake".

Sabalenka battles past Vekic into maiden Australian Open semi-final

Aryna Sabalenka reached her maiden Australian Open semi-final with a battling 6-3, 6-2 victory over unseeded Donna Vekic on Wednesday at Rod Laver Arena in a 1hr 49min tussle.

Red-hot Rahm eyes rare hat-trick at Torrey Pines

Jon Rahm is aiming to join an elite club when he tees it up at the PGA Tour's Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines in southern California on Thursday looking for a third straight victory.

American men 'push each other' to tennis resurgence in Australia

American men's tennis is witnessing a resurgence with a unlikely trio all making a Grand Slam quarter-final for the first time since 2005, and they are thriving off each others success.

Djokovic is no 'villain' - took me 10 years to get over cheat storm: Azarenka

Victoria Azarenka said it took her 10 years to get over being accused of cheating when she last won the Australian Open, and defended Novak Djokovic who has been accused of dramatising his injury during this year's tournament.

Joelinton sinks Saints to put Newcastle in sight of League Cup final

Eddie Howe warned Newcastle not to get carried away after they moved within touching distance of the League Cup final with a 1-0 win against Southampton in Tuesday's semi-final first leg.

Late Kimmich stunner saves point for Bayern against Cologne

A 90th-minute equaliser from Bayern Munich midfielder Joshua Kimmich saved his side from a second loss of the season, as they drew 1-1 at home against a dogged Cologne on Tuesday.

Noel stays cool to take Schladming slalom

Frenchman Clement Noel surged through the field on the second run to edge to victory in the World Cup slalom in Schladming, Austria, on Tuesday.

Outstanding Olmo sees Leipzig go second with win at Schalke

RB Leipzig midfielder Dani Olmo scored one goal and assisted three more as RB Leipzig moved into outright second on Tuesday after a 6-1 thrashing of struggling Schalke.

Premier League clubs set new record for January spending

Premier League clubs have broken the record for transfer spending during the January window with a £440 million ($542 million) spree, according to sports finance experts Deloitte.

India top ODI rankings after 3-0 sweep of New Zealand

Blazing centuries from skipper Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill powered India to a 3-0 series sweep of New Zealand and go top of the one-day international rankings on Tuesday.

Rohit, Gill power India to 3-0 ODI series sweep of New Zealand

Skipper Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill hit attacking centuries to help India sweep the one-day international series against New Zealand with a 90-run victory in the third match on Tuesday.

Stenmark in Shiffrin's sights after making World Cup history

Mikaela Shiffrin, one of the most recognisable stars in wintersports, earned a record-breaking 83rd win on the women's World Cup circuit when she swept to glory in the giant slalom at Kronplatz in Italy on Tuesday.

Baldwin replaces injured Lake in Wales Six Nations squad

Ospreys hooker Scott Baldwin has been called into Wales' squad for the Six Nations nearly six years after winning his last cap, it was announced Tuesday.

Shiffrin claims historic 83rd World Cup ski win

Mikaela Shiffrin was overcome with emotion after becoming the most successful woman in World Cup skiing history by claiming the 83rd victory of her illustrious career on Tuesday.

French rugby chief Laporte questioned over alleged tax fraud

French police on Tuesday detained for questioning rugby federation president Bernard Laporte as part of an investigation into suspected tax fraud, financial prosecutors said.

Glasgow sack Scotland wing McLean over abuse case

Scotland wing Rufus McLean has had his contract terminated by Glasgow Warriors after pleading guilty to domestic abuse charges, the club announced Tuesday.

'Different' Tsitsipas powers into Australian Open semi-finals

Stefanos Tsitsipas said he was "a different player" from the past after blasting into a fourth Australian Open semi-final and a showdown with Karen Khachanov on Tuesday.

Ten Hag intent on ending Man Utd's trophy drought

Erik ten Hag has pledged to do everything in his power to end Manchester United's worst trophy drought in 40 years ahead of their League Cup semi-final against Nottingham Forest on Wednesday.

Shiffrin earns record-breaking 83rd women's World Cup win

Mikaela Shiffrin became the woman with the most alpine skiing World Cup wins after claiming Tuesday's giant slalom in Kronplatz to take her tally of victories to 83.

Impressive Tsitsipas to face Khachanov in Australian Open semis

Stefanos Tsitsipas closed on a first Grand Slam title by reaching the Australian Open semi-finals on Tuesday in impressive fashion, as Victoria Azarenka also powered into the last four.

Former Portugal boss Santos named as Poland coach

Fernando Santos, who was the Portuguese national team's manager until last month, was on Tuesday named as Poland's new coach.

Tsitsipas powers past Lehecka into Australian Open semi-finals

Stefanos Tsitsipas blasted into a fourth Australian Open semi-final on Tuesday and a showdown with Karen Khachanov as he zeroes in on a maiden Grand Slam title.

Azarenka beats 'fears of failing' for first Melbourne semi in 10 years

Victoria Azarenka reached her first Australian Open semi-final since winning the title in 2013, then opened up Tuesday about overcoming "anxiety" and "fears of failing" on court.

Openers Rohit, Gill hit tons as India post 385-9

Blazing centuries from skipper Rohit Sharma and fellow opener Shubman Gill took India to a formidable 385-9, despite a middle-order wobble in Tuesday's third and final one-day international against New Zealand.

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