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South Africa bat as England ring changes in Stokes's last ODI
South Africa captain Keshav Maharaj won the toss and elected to bat in England star Ben Stokes's last one-day international on Tuesday.
Norway women's coach axed after European rout to England
Norwegian women's football head coach Martin Sjogren has been axed after the team's humiliating European Championship group stage defeat to England, the national federation announced on Tuesday.
England's Stokes hopes early ODI retirement prolongs career
Ben Stokes said on Tuesday he was retiring from one-day internationals earlier than planned as the England Test captain hopes it will prolong his career into his mid-30s.
Ton-up Shafique drives Pakistan's record chase at Galle
Opener Abdullah Shafique hit a gritty century to keep Pakistan in the hunt to chase down a victory target of 342 in the opening Test against Sri Lanka on Tuesday.
China to host Asian Games in 2023 after Covid postponement
China will host the 2022 Asian Games in autumn 2023, organisers said on Tuesday, after postponing the event in Hangzhou because of Covid-19.
'No sadness' as skating great Hanyu calls time on storied career
Japan's two-time Olympic figure skating champion Yuzuru Hanyu said he felt "no sadness" after retiring from competition aged 27 on Tuesday, bringing the curtain down on one of the sport's most glittering careers.
England's Stokes made 'selfless' decision to retire from ODIs: Key
England managing director of cricket Rob Key has praised Ben Stokes for his "selfless" decision to ignore the "financial implications" of retiring from one-day internationals.
Ex-skipper Smith to oversee new South African T20 league
Former South Africa captain Graeme Smith was on Tuesday named as the head of a new Twenty20 franchise tournament to be staged in the republic in January and February next year.
Rins to join Honda-LCR after Suzuki withdrawal
Spaniard Alex Rins will join Honda-LCR next season after Suzuki announced their departure from MotoGP, his future outfit said on Tuesday.
Pakistan 147-2 at tea in pursuit of record 342 to win at Galle
Pakistan lost two wickets but opener Abdullah Shafique stood strong on 77 as the tourists chased 342 for victory on day four of the opening Test against Sri Lanka on Tuesday.
Two-time Olympic skating champion Hanyu retires aged 27
Japan's two-time Olympic figure skating champion Yuzuru Hanyu retired from competition aged 27 on Tuesday, after struggling with injuries at this year's Beijing Games.
Spurs sign Middlesbrough defender Spence
Tottenham signed Middlesbrough defender Djed Spence on Tuesday in a deal that could rise to a reported £20 million ($24 million).
Skating royalty: Japan's 'Ice Prince' Yuzuru Hanyu
Japan's "Ice Prince" Yuzuru Hanyu, who announced his retirement from competitive figure skating at the age of 27 on Tuesday, is one of the sport's all-time greats and an icon to his worldwide legion of adoring fans.
Japan's two-time Olympic skating champion Hanyu retires aged 27
Japan's two-time Olympic figure skating champion Yuzuru Hanyu retired from competition aged 27 on Tuesday, after struggling with injuries at this year's Beijing Games.
Pakistan 68-0 at lunch in pursuit of record 342 to win at Galle
Pakistan's openers reached 68-0 at lunch, chasing a record victory target of 342, after Dinesh Chandimal was left stranded on 94 not out as Sri Lanka made 337 in their second innings on day four of the opening Test on Tuesday.
Retired tennis star Barty rules out golf as a career
Former tennis world number one Ashleigh Barty has dashed hopes she will make a return to professional sport, after speculation the Australian could switch to golf.
Pakistan bowl out Sri Lanka for 337, need 342 to win first Test
Dinesh Chandimal remained unbeaten on 94 as Sri Lanka were bowled out for 337 on day four of the opening Test on Tuesday, leaving Pakistan needing 342 runs for victory.
USA beat Canada for 2024 Olympic berth and CONCACAF title
The United States qualified for the 2024 Paris Olympics on Monday by defeating Tokyo Olympic champions Canada 1-0 in the CONCACAF W Championship final.
What to expect from the Euro 2022 quarter-finals
Euro 2022 has already broken the record as the best attended women's European Championship of all-time and the business end of the tournament is still to come as the quarter-finals begin on Wednesday.
Rojas leads familiar cast to world golds
Untouchable Venezuelan Yulimar Rojas led a raft of familiar faces to glory when she claimed her third straight triple jump title at the World Athletics Championships on Monday.
Venezuela's Rojas retains world triple jump title
Venezuela's Olympic champion Yulimar Rojas sealed a third straight world triple jump crown at the World Championships in Oregon on Monday.
El-Bakkali ends Kenya reign with steeplechase gold
Olympic champion Soufiane El-Bakkali of Morocco produced a tactical masterclass to storm to victory in the men’s 3000m steeplechase at the World Athletics Championships in Oregon on Monday.
Thiam trumps Vetter for heptathlon gold
Belgium's two-time Olympic champion Nafi Thiam trumped Anouk Vetter of the Netherlands in the event-ending 800m to claim world heptathlon gold on Monday.
Japan's 'Ice Prince' Hanyu fuels retirement rumours
Japanese figure skating star Yuzuru Hanyu has called a press conference later Tuesday, with speculation swirling that the "Ice Prince" will announce his retirement from competition after struggling with injury at this year's Winter Olympics.
Fraser-Pryce leads Jamaican trio into women's 200m semis
Fresh from winning a record fifth world 100m title, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce easily advanced into the semi-finals of the women's 200m at the world championships in Eugene, Oregon, on Monday.
Ten Hag hails 'magnificent' Eriksen and 'warrior' Martinez
A "magnificent" Christian Eriksen and "warrior" Lisandro Martinez will bring creative flair and fighting spirit to Manchester United, manager Erik ten Hag said Tuesday as his new-look squad starts taking shape.
Kerley coasts through world 200m semis as US seek second sprint sweep
Newly-crowned world 100m champion Fred Kerley led a fresh strikeforce of US sprinters into the semi-finals of the men's 200m on Monday.
Pitchers Kershaw, McClanahan will start MLB All-Star Game
Los Angeles Dodgers star Clayton Kershaw and Tampa Bay Rays ace Shane McClanahan will be the starting pitchers in Tuesday's 92nd Major League Baseball All-Star Game, managers announced on Monday.
Belgium reach Euro 2022 quarter-finals, France held by Iceland
Belgium secured the last spot in the Euro 2022 quarter-finals as Tina De Caigny's goal beat Italy 1-0 in sweltering temperatures in Manchester on Monday.
Kasatkina slams Russian stance to homosexuality in coming-out video
Russian world number 12 Daria Kasatkina criticised her country's attitude towards homosexuality in a video published on Monday as she announced she was a lesbian.
Rams tackle Brown gets six-game ban for doping offence
Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Bobby Brown has been handed a six-game ban for breaching the NFL's anti-doping rules, the league said Monday.
Vetter leafrogs Thiam with one event in heptathlon left
Anouk Vetter of the Netherlands leapfrogged Belgium's two-time Olympic champion and overnight leader Nafi Thiam with one event left to race in the heptathlon on Monday.
EF's Doull 'loving' Tour debut despite lack of Danish toilet breaks
Welshman Owain Doull said on Monday he is "loving" his maiden Tour de France experience despite the lack of opportunities to "have a nature break" during the crowded opening stages in Denmark.
Bayern's Goretzka to miss Bundesliga start after surgery
Bayern Munich midfielder Leon Goretzka will miss the start of the new Bundesliga season after his club said on Monday that he would be out of action for several weeks after undergoing successful left knee surgery.
Trump urges golfers to 'take the money' and join LIV circuit
Former US President Donald Trump on Monday urged golfers to "take the money" and sign with the Saudi-backed LIV series amid reports more players were poised to join the controversial circuit.
Ex-France centre Fofana retires after injury issues
Former France centre Wesley Fofana said on Monday he was retiring as his body could no longer keep up with the demands of professional rugby.
Ethiopia's Gebreslase wins world women's marathon
Ethiopia's Gotytom Gebreslase cut loose in the latter stages to claim gold in the women's marathon at the World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon, on Monday.
Old-style scoreboard charm as Zimbabwe blast into T20 World Cup
Under the gaze of an enormous, old-fashioned manually-operated scoreboard, Zimbabwe came up with all the right numbers at the weekend as they qualified for the Twenty20 World Cup for the first time since 2016.
Pakistan's Nawaz relishing Test return with 'dream' five-wicket haul
Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Nawaz said Monday that his maiden five-wicket haul on return to Test cricket was a "dream" performance he aimed to repeat.