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Sabalenka 'heart-broken' over death of former boyfriend
World number two Aryna Sabalenka said she was "heart-broken" by the death of her former boyfriend Konstantin Koltsov in a statement on Wednesday where she revealed they had not been a couple at the time of his death.
Hosts France get kind Olympic draw as Mbappe uncertainty lingers
Thierry Henry's France side are firm favourites to progress following a kind group draw for men's football at the 2024 Olympic Games on Wednesday, as the hosts wait to see if Kylian Mbappe will be made available.
Canadian pair lead after World Championships short programme
Canadians Deanna Stellato-Dudek and Maxime Deschamps electrified home fans as they seized the lead in the pairs short programme at the Figure Skating World Championships on Wednesday.
USA and Spain handed tough draws in women's Olympic tournament
Four-times winners USA, Germany and Australia were placed in the same group, while hosts France will play holders Canada after the women's draw for the 2024 Olympics was made on Wednesday.
Hosts France favourites after kind men's Olympic football draw
Thierry Henry's France side are firm favourites to progress following a kind group draw for men's football at the 2024 Olympic Games on Wednesday, as the hosts wait to see if Kylian Mbappe will be made available.
Page backs new Welsh stars to shine in post-Bale era
Wales manager Rob Page is backing a new crop of attacking talent to step into the breach left by Gareth Bale's retirement and lead their nation to Euro 2024.
Gomez feels England recall 'closes chapter' on injury torment
Liverpool defender Joe Gomez said his return to the England squad for the first time in three-and-a-half years has closed the chapter on an injury-hit period of his career which took a "psychological toll".
Lions cornerback Sutton wanted on domestic violence charge
Authorities in Florida on Wednesday sought the public's help in tracking down Detroit Lions cornerback Cameron Sutton, who is wanted in connection with an alleged domestic violence incident.
FIA chief cleared in Las Vegas GP interference probe
FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem was on Wednesday cleared of accusations that he interfered with the organisation of last year's inaugural Las Vegas Grand Prix.
England's Owen Farrell open to Test return
Owen Farrell has left open the possibility of returning to international rugby, be it with England or the 2025 British and Irish Lions, after calling a halt to his Test career.
Philipsen adds Brugge-De Panne honours after San Remo win
Jasper Philipsen won the Classic Brugge De-Panne in a sprint finish on Wednesday, following up on his Milan-San Remo success at the weekend.
Newcastle defender Botman ruled out for up to nine months
Newcastle and the Netherlands were dealt a huge blow on Wednesday as it was revealed defender Sven Botman could be sidelined for the rest of the year by an anterior cruciate ligament injury.
Chelsea supporters warn club of 'irreversible toxicity' from fans
Chelsea face creating "irreversible toxicity" among their fanbase over how the club is run, according to the Chelsea Supporters' Trust (CST).
'Relaxed' Ohtani starts Dodgers career with win over Padres in Seoul
Shohei Ohtani said he felt "relaxed" after starting his Los Angeles Dodgers career with a 5-2 win over the San Diego Padres in their Major League Baseball season-opening clash in Seoul on Wednesday.
Dodgers begin Ohtani era with win over Padres in Seoul
Shohei Ohtani got his Los Angeles Dodgers career off to a winning start Wednesday in a 5-2 victory over the San Diego Padres in their Major League Baseball season-opening clash in Seoul.
Spain court bails convicted rapist Dani Alves for 1 mn euros
Former Brazil international Dani Alves is to be released from jail pending an appeal against his rape conviction in a one-million-euro bail agreement denounced by the victim's lawyer as "justice for the rich".
Sainz set for Melbourne return after appendicitis surgery
Ferrari's Carlos Sainz is set to be back in the cockpit at the Australian Grand Prix this week after recovering from surgery for appendicitis, the team said Wednesday.
Convicted of rape, ex-Brazil star Dani Alves freed on bail for 1 mn euros: court
Former Brazil international footballer Dani Alves is to be released from jail pending an appeal against his rape conviction in exchange for posting bail of one million euros ($1.08 million), a Barcelona court said Wednesday.
EU court scraps sanctions on Russian ex-Formula 1 driver
A top EU court on Wednesday ruled to lift sanctions against Russian ex-Formula 1 driver Nikita Mazepin, whose career was brought to a halt by Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.
Kohli, Pant in spotlight as IPL mega-show returns and World Cup looms
Virat Kohli and Rishabh Pant will be under scrutiny on their return to action as the Indian Premier League begins on Friday, with the T20 World Cup hot on its heels.
Asian Cup brawl brought South Korean team closer, says captain Son
Son Heung-min said Wednesday that the Asian Cup bust-up with Lee Kang-in had brought the South Korean team closer, on the eve of a World Cup qualifier against Thailand.
Kohli, Pant in spotlight as IPL mega-show returns
Virat Kohli and Rishabh Pant will be under scrutiny on their return to action as the Indian Premier League begins on Friday, with the T20 World Cup hot on its heels.
Ex-NBA star Jeremy Lin banned for five games in Taiwan over WADA breach
Former NBA champion Jeremy Lin has been banned for five games for violating anti-doping rules over blood treatment for an injury, Taiwan's P. League+ said.
Brad Shields, Jordie Barrett return for table-leading Hurricanes
Ex-England flanker Brad Shields and All Blacks centre Jordie Barrett will return for the Wellington Hurricanes when the Super Rugby leaders host the mid-table Melbourne Rebels on Friday.
'Curse of the Colonel' KFC statue disposed of in Japan
A plastic statue of Kentucky Fried Chicken's founder Colonel Sanders that was a lucky charm for superstitious Japanese baseball fans has been "disposed of" 15 years after being dredged out of an Osaka river, the firm said.
Penney tells Crusaders to use 'hurt' to snap horror Super Rugby start
Head coach Rob Penney on Wednesday compared the Canterbury Crusaders to a misfiring engine as the defending champions look to snap their horror start to the Super Rugby season.
Jokic leads Nuggets past Wolves as Mavs sink Spurs
Nikola Jokic scored 35 points as the Denver Nuggets held off a second-half rally by the Minnesota Timberwolves to record a 115-112 victory over their Western Conference rivals on Tuesday.
Japan warns football fans not to go to North Korea for World Cup qualifier
Japan has warned football fans not to attempt to travel to "hostile" North Korea for next week's World Cup qualifier in Pyongyang.
Israel eye history as final three Euro 2024 places up for grabs
Israel's footballers are aiming to make history by reaching the European Championship for the first time amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, with the final three places at Euro 2024 up for grabs over the next week.
Verstappen heavy favourite in Melbourne as Red Bull drama rumbles on
Max Verstappen will be heavy favourite to make it three wins from three this season as his Red Bull team attempt to put weeks of paddock intrigue behind them at the Australian Grand Prix.
Tennis rallies around Sabalenka at Miami Open after boyfriend's death
World number two Aryna Sabalenka intends to play in the Miami Open this week, organisers said Tuesday, as fellow players offered their support following the death of her boyfriend in an apparent suicide.
Sabalenka match will be 'uncomfortable' says friend Badosa
Spain's Paula Badosa says her second round Miami Open match with close friend Aryna Sabalenka, whose boyfriend died on Monday, will be an "uncomfortable" encounter.