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Lions block Wallabies flanker Samu from Pasifika team

The British and Irish Lions have blocked Wallabies backrower Pete Samu from appearing for a First Nations and Pasifika XV against them because he did not play Super Rugby this season, the visitors confirmed Friday.

Indian state blames cricket team for deadly stampede

State authorities blamed the management of India's Royal Challengers Bengaluru cricket team for last month's deadly stampede during celebrations for their first IPL title.

Injury rules All Blacks wing Ioane out of third France Test

The All Blacks were hit by an injury blow Friday on the eve of the third Test against France, losing experienced wing Rieko Ioane to a hamstring injury.

Wallabies skipper Wilson concedes losing Valetini a massive blow

Australian captain Harry Wilson conceded Friday that the loss of dynamic flanker Rob Valetini was a huge blow ahead of the opening Test against the British and Irish Lions in Brisbane.

Springboks pick dynamic half-backs for final Championship warm-up

Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu and Grant Williams can form a dynamic half-back partnership for South Africa when they complete their Rugby Championship build-up by tackling Georgia in Mbombela on Saturday.

Jorge Martin returns to MotoGP racing at revamped Brno

Reigning world champion Jorge Martin of Spain will return to racing at the Czech MotoGP this weekend as the Brno circuit hosts its first grand prix since 2020.

Olympic champion Lyles to make 100m season debut at London Diamond League

Olympic champion Noah Lyles reignites competition with Letsile Tebogo over 100m at Saturday's Diamond League meet in London, a week after the American marked his return to action with victory in the 200m over the Botswanan in Monaco.

England's Wiegman hails 'one of a kind' Bronze after Euros shootout triumph

Sarina Wiegman heaped praise on England icon Lucy Bronze after she stepped up to help drag the Lionesses through to the semi-finals of Women's Euro 2025 on Thursday.

England reach Euro 2025 semis after shootout win over Sweden

England roared into the semi-finals of Women's Euro 2025 on Thursday after coming back from two goals down and then beating Sweden 3-2 on penalties to continue their title defence.

British Open round 1: Who said what

Key quotes from the first round of the 153rd British Open at Royal Portrush on Thursday:

Former Springbok Ackermann succeeds White as Bulls coach

Former South Africa lock Johan Ackermann has been appointed head coach of the Bulls, with his mission to turn serial runners-up into title winners, an official confirmed on Thursday.

McIlroy pushed to solid British Open start by home support

Rory McIlroy "felt the support of an entire country" as he ground his way to an under-par start at the British Open on Thursday, battling errant driving during a marathon first round at Royal Portrush that lasted almost six hours.

Scheffler makes bright British Open start, McIlroy three shots back

World number one Scottie Scheffler made a fine start to the British Open to sit three under par at a rain-swept Royal Portrush on Thursday as home favourite Rory McIlroy was roared on during a rollercoaster one-under par round.

Fraud probe opened into Mbappe payments to police officers

An investigation has been opened into potentially fraudulent payments made by Kylian Mbappe to five police officers assigned to protect the French national football team, the public prosecutor's office told AFP on Thursday.

Pacquiao, 46, eyes comeback upset in Barrios showdown

Thirty years after clambering through the ropes for his first professional fight as a skinny 16-year-old, Manny Pacquiao returns to the ring once more on Saturday for the latest round of his protracted battle with Father Time.

Spain's Bonmati 'grateful' for Euros bid after meningitis scare

Aitana Bonmati is feeling good ahead of Spain's quarter-final clash with hosts Switzerland at Women's Euro 2025 after recovering from a bout of viral meningitis which briefly threatened her tournament.

Soaked Scheffler battles elements to make solid British Open start

World number one Scottie Scheffler blamed wild weather conditions for his wayward driving, but the American still shot a three-under-par first round at the British Open to sit one shot off the lead on Thursday.

Ons Jabeur announces break from tennis 'to rediscover joy of living'

Former world number two Ons Jabeur announced on Thursday she was going to "take a step back and finally put myself first", after two difficult years on the circuit.

Pogacar retakes Tour de France lead in crushing mountain win

Tadej Pogacar reclaimed the leader's yellow jersey at the Tour de France with an imperious stage 12 triumph on the Hautacam mountain in the Pyrenees on Thursday.

Women's marathon world record holder Chepngetich suspended for doping suspicions

Ruth Chepngetich, the Kenyan who shattered the women's marathon world record last year, has been provisionally suspended on suspicion of doping, the Athletics Integrity Unit said on Thursday.

'Back in love': MotoGP champion Martin stays with Aprilia

Reigning MotoGP world champion Jorge Martin said on Thursday he would stay with the Aprilia team for the 2026 season, dispelling doubts about his future.

'I'm not an old guy': Usyk says age won't matter in Dubois bout

Oleksandr Usyk has slammed claims that his age could be the decisive factor in Saturday's undisputed world heavyweight title clash with Daniel Dubois.

Fan energy key for Swiss in Euros clash with Spain, says Maritz

Noelle Maritz said Thursday that fervent home support will help Switzerland in their task of beating world champions Spain in the quarter-finals of Women's Euro 2025.

Scheffler makes bright British Open start before McIlroy takes centre stage

World number one Scottie Scheffler made a fine start to his quest for a first British Open with a three-under par round of 68 to sit one off the lead at a rain-swept Royal Portrush on Thursday.

Napoli sign Dutch international forward Lang

Serie A champions Napoli announced Thursday the signing of Netherlands attacker Noa Lang from PSV Eindhoven.

Westwood rolls back years on British Open return

Lee Westwood said the fact Royal Portrush was the host course inspired him to enter qualifying for this week's British Open, after firing an impressive first-round 69 on Thursday.

Kluivert's Indonesia to face Saudi Arabia in World Cup qualifying

Patrick Kuivert's Indonesia were on Thursday handed a tough draw for the final round of Asian qualifying as they try to reach the World Cup finals for the first time since 1938.

Wallabies Tupou, Daugunu added to Pasifika squad for Lions clash

Hulking prop Taniela Tupou and winger Filipo Daugunu were released from the Wallabies squad Thursday to bolster a First Nations and Pasifika side to face the British and Irish Lions next week.

New Zealand, France make mass changes to sides for third Test

New Zealand and France overhauled their teams Thursday ahead of a third and final Test which both sides are viewing as a chance to build for the future.

Lions leave out Farrell, Pollock for first Australia Test

England flanker Tom Curry and Scottish centre Sione Tuipulotu won the race Thursday to start for the British and Irish Lions against Australia, but veteran Owen Farrell and emerging star Henry Pollock missed out.

'Proud' Litton lauds Bangladesh's T20 triumph in Sri Lanka

Bangladesh skipper Litton Das says his team's first ever T20 series win in Sri Lanka has been "huge" for his leadership and made the cricket-crazy fans back home happy.

Farrell, Pollock miss out from Lions team named to face Australia