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Al Hilal snap up Serbia's Milinkovic-Savic from Lazio
Saudi Arabian club Al Hilal announced on Wednesday they had signed Serbia midfielder Sergej Milinkovic-Savic from Lazio on a three-year deal.
Messi set for busy, hype-packed first week in Miami
Lionel Messi's hopes of enjoying a quieter life in Florida for the final years of his career may prove to be wishful thinking with the Argentine star already lined up for a whole series of publicity events.
Wimbledon day 10: Who said what
Who said what at Wimbledon on Wednesday, the 10th day of the 2023 tournament at the All England Club:
Ashwin's four wickets put West Indies in deep trouble
Ravichandran Ashwin was one wicket away from another five-wicket innings haul with the West Indies stumbling to 137 for eight at tea on the first day of the opening Test against India in Dominica on Wednesday.
Alcaraz stays on course for Djokovic Wimbledon showdown as Jabeur gains revenge
Carlos Alcaraz stayed on track for a Wimbledon title showdown against defending champion Novak Djokovic on Wednesday as Ons Jabeur avenged her painful defeat in last year's final.
Top seed Alcaraz reaches first Wimbledon semi-final
Carlos Alcaraz saw off Holger Rune in straight sets on Wednesday to stay on course for a Wimbledon title showdown against defending champion Novak Djokovic.
Medvedev defeats Eubanks in five sets to reach Wimbledon semi-finals
Daniil Medvedev battled back to defeat unseeded Christopher Eubanks in five sets and reach his first Wimbledon semi-final on Wednesday.
'Proud' Jabeur avenges Wimbledon final defeat
Ons Jabeur says she still cannot bring herself to watch her painful defeat to Elena Rybakina in last year's Wimbledon final after avenging the loss in Wednesday's last-eight clash.
Ashwin's double strike puts West Indies in trouble
Ravichandran Ashwin made an immediate impact with two wickets on his return to Test cricket as India reduced the West Indies to 68 for four at lunch on the first day of the opening Test in Dominica on Wednesday.
McIlroy bullish on British Open chances despite major drought
Rory McIlroy is confident he bears no mental scars from his latest near-miss in a major championship as he prepares to return to the scene of his British Open triumph at Hoylake.
Etzebeth's father dies four days before he is due to lead Springboks
The father of stand-in Springboks captain Eben Etzebeth has died, four days before his son is due to lead his country in a Rugby Championship match in New Zealand.
Philipsen bags fourth stage win of Tour de France
Belgian Jasper Philipsen sprinted to his fourth stage win on this year's Tour de France with a powerful last burst on stage 11 from Clermont-Ferrand to Moulins.
Wimbledon ban 'something I needed', says semi-finalist Sabalenka
Aryna Sabalenka said last year's Wimbledon ban was "something I really needed" after the powerful Belarusian stormed into her second semi-final at the All England Club on Wednesday.
Jabeur gains revenge at Wimbledon as Alcaraz eyes semis
Ons Jabeur avenged her painful defeat in last year's Wimbledon final on Wednesday to set up a last-four clash against Aryna Sabalenka as Carlos Alcaraz eyed the semis for the first time.
Jabeur beats champion Rybakina to reach Wimbledon semis
Ons Jabeur gained revenge for her defeat in last year's Wimbledon final on Wednesday, coming from behind to beat Elena Rybakina and reach the last four.
Spain defender Torres joins Emery at Aston Villa
Spanish international defender Pau Torres has been reunited with Aston Villa manager Unai Emery after joining the Premier League club from Villarreal on Wednesday.
Real Madrid coach Ancelotti to face tax evasion trial
Carlo Ancelotti will stand trial for tax fraud after the Real Madrid coach allegedly failed to declare image rights earnings in 2014 to the Spanish tax office.
Sabalenka into second Wimbledon semi-final
Aryna Sabalenka powered into a second Wimbledon semi-final on Wednesday with a straight-sets win over Madison Keys of the United States.
Alcaraz takes next step in bid for Wimbledon glory
Carlos Alcaraz is targeting a first Wimbledon semi-final on Wednesday while Elena Rybakina takes on Ons Jabeur in a repeat of last year's title match.
Date rape drug play shocks top French festival
A play about sexual violence against women, in which its author takes a "date rape" drug live on stage, has shocked Europe's biggest theatre festival.
Barcelona seal Vitor Roque signing from Athletico Paranaense
Barcelona have agreed a deal to sign young striker Vitor Roque from Brazilian side Athletico Paranaense, the Spanish champions said Wednesday.
Retiring double World Cup-winner Steyn 'blessed' with long career
South Africa's two-time Rugby World Cup winner Francois Steyn said on Wednesday he was lucky to have such a long career after announcing his retirement.
Springboks braced for 'ultimate test' in New Zealand
South Africa loose forward Kwagga Smith said Wednesday he expects an "epic" Rugby Championship clash against New Zealand this weekend in what he called "the ultimate test".
Rapinoe nervous but excited ahead of tilt at third World Cup crown
United States veteran Megan Rapinoe admitted Wednesday she was feeling nervous but is determined to enjoy her last World Cup and sign out with a third title.
Haiti's World Cup debut against all odds 'more than just football'
When Haiti play England in Brisbane on their Women's World Cup debut this month it will mark the culmination of a long and arduous journey against adversity.
England must defy injuries and dip in form to win World Cup
Injuries to key players and a dip in form have left England coach Sarina Wiegman with plenty to ponder if the European champions are to win the Women's World Cup for the first time.
Football: Women's World Cup Group D
The FIFA Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand kicks off on July 20.
Japan's 'King Kazu' extends Portugal deal aged 56
Kazuyoshi Miura will continue playing aged 56 after the former Japan international extended his loan deal with Portuguese second-division outfit Oliveirense.
No more sabre-rattling: Ukraine's Kharlan keen to fence against Russians
Ukraine fencing great Olha Kharlan believes she and her team-mates should be allowed to compete in individual events and carry the fight to the Russians on "all fronts", she has told AFP.
Wimbledon Day 10: Quarter-finals guide
Carlos Alcaraz targets his 10th straight win on grass as he bids to reach the Wimbledon semi-finals on Wednesday while Elena Rybakina takes on Ons Jabeur in a repeat of last year's title match.
Major League Cricket aims for US breakthrough
The most ambitious attempt yet to establish professional cricket in the United States gets under way on Wednesday when wickets will be pitched for the start of the inaugural season of Major League Cricket.
NBA adopts flopping penalty, expands coach's challenges
NBA team owners approved rule changes on Tuesday creating an in-game flopping penalty and expanded coach's video replay challenge starting next season, the league announced.