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Bayer Leverkusen on Thursday confirmed the signing of Czech Republic teen forward Adam Hlozek from Sparta Prague.
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Coco Gauff will face world number one Iga Swiatek for the French Open title after the teenager eased into her maiden Grand Slam final with a straight-sets victory over Martina Trevisan on Thursday.
O'Connor targets Tour de France after Hindley Giro joy
Watching fellow Australian Jai Hindley win cycling's Giro d'Italia has boosted Ben O'Connor's belief that he can win the Tour de France, the AG2R leader said Thursday.
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Iga Swiatek booked her place in a second French Open final on Thursday as the world number one outclassed Russian Daria Kasatkina to extend her unbeaten streak to 34 matches.
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Ena Shibahara and Wesley Koolhof won the French Open mixed doubles title on Thursday after only meeting for the first time on the eve of Roland Garros thanks to a social media message.
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Less than a week after the chaotic scenes that marred the Champions League final, the Stade de France in Paris will be the centre of attention again as the French national team play Denmark on Friday before an expected capacity crowd.
World champion Quartararo extends Yamaha contract
MotoGP world champion Fabio Quartararo has signed a two-year extension on his contract with Yamaha which will keep him as a factory rider until 2025, the Japanese team announced on Thursday.
Gnabry sees Lewandowski saga as a 'shame' for Bayern Munich
Bayern Munich winger Serge Gnabry said Thursday he hopes the Bundesliga champions quickly settle the matter of want-away striker Robert Lewandowski which rumbles on amid reports Barcelona are eager to sign the Poland star.
Two-goal Neymar closes on Pele record in big Brazil win
Neymar scored two calmly taken penalties as Brazil fired a World Cup warning with a 5-1 thrashing of South Korea in Seoul on Thursday.
England debutant Potts strikes as New Zealand slump to 39-6 in 1st Test
England debutant Matthew Potts took three wickets as New Zealand collapsed dramatically to 39-6 at lunch on the opening day of the first Test at Lord's on Thursday.
Bangladesh name Shakib Test captain for third time
Bangladesh appointed all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan as Test captain for a third time on Thursday after Mominul Haque quit following a poor run of form.
Knee surgery rules Tuilagi out of England tour of Australia
England centre Manu Tuilagi has been ruled out of the summer tour to Australia after undergoing a knee operation, his club Sale announced on Thursday.
Anderson sparks New Zealand collapse in 1st Test
England great James Anderson marked his return to international cricket in dramatic style with two early wickets as New Zealand collapsed to 12 for four in just under an hour's play on Thursday's opening day of the first Test at Lord's.
New Zealand include Boult as they bat against England in 1st Test
New Zealand included the recently-arrived Trent Boult in their side for the first Test at Lord's on Thursday as captain Kane Williamson opted to bat against an England team playing their opening match under new captain Ben Stokes and coach Brendon McCullum.
Mother of all rows as Rune, Ruud trade 'grow up', 'no respect' barbs
Holger Rune was told to "grow up" by Casper Ruud while the Norwegian was advised to "show some respect" after the two fought out a tense French Open quarter-final in which the Danish teenager even appeared to order his own mother to leave the stadium.
New Zealand include Boult as they bat against England
New Zealand included the recently-arrived Trent Boult in their side for the first Test at Lord's on Thursday as captain Kane Williamson won the toss and elected to bat against England.
Derby maestro Stoute's talent has stood the test of time: Holding
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Birthday boy Nadal eyes 14th French Open final despite future fears
Rafael Nadal looks to celebrate his 36th birthday on Friday by reaching a 14th French Open final which by his own admission could be the last of his record-breaking career.
European rugby shakes up cup competitions with South African entry
A South African team could succeed La Rochelle in lifting the European Champions Cup trophy in 2023 after it was announced on Thursday that five franchises from the country will compete in the European Champions Cup and Challenge Cup from next season.
'Monumental moment': US equity firm takes stake in New Zealand's All Blacks
US private equity firm Silver Lake secured a NZ$200 million (US$134 million) stake in New Zealand Rugby and its famed All Blacks on Thursday after provincial unions overwhelmingly endorsed the deal following years of wrangling.
'Ferocious' Kambosos: Australian boxer with Pacquiao in his corner
George 'Ferocious' Kambosos has risen from humble beginnings to the precipice of being crowned undisputed lightweight champion of the world, with boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao playing a big role.
Rangers rout Lightning to open NHL Eastern Conference finals
The New York Rangers, back in the NHL's Eastern Conference finals for the first time since 2015, thumped the two-time defending champion Tampa Bay Lightning 6-2 on Wednesday to open their best-of-seven series.
Pulisic shines as USA thump Morocco in friendly
Chelsea star Christian Pulisic played a leading role as the United States launched their final preparations for the World Cup with a convincing 3-0 friendly win over fellow qualifiers Morocco on Wednesday.
No NBA Finals experience, no problem for Celtics says Udoka
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Cilic, Ruud reach French Open semi-finals for first time
Marin Cilic and Casper Ruud moved into the French Open semi-finals for the first time on Wednesday courtesy of two big-hitting displays which overwhelmed their opponents.
Ruud reaches first Grand Slam semi-final at French Open
Casper Ruud became the first Norwegian man to reach a Grand Slam semi-final on Wednesday when he defeated Danish teenager Holger Rune in four sets at the French Open.
Cilic hails 'fantastic achievement' as he joins 'Big Four' with Slam mark
Croatia's Marin Cilic said it was a "great achievement" as he joined Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer and Andy Murray in becoming only the fifth active player to make the semi-finals at all four Slams.
Bond between Celtics stars helped Boston reach NBA Finals
With star defender Marcus Smart as a vocal leader plus scoring spark from Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum, the Boston Celtics have reached their first NBA Finals since 2010.
Ego-free zone carries Warriors back to NBA Finals
Draymond Green believes keeping locker room egos in check has carried the Golden State Warriors back to the NBA Finals.
Kerr, Warriors embracing Celtics mystique
After a lifetime steeped in basketball as a fan, player and coach, Steve Kerr is embracing the "mystique" of the Boston Celtics as he leads the Golden State Warriors into the NBA finals on Thursday.
Teen Afena-Gyan among the goals as Ghana romp to AFCON victory
AS Roma teenager Felix Afena-Gyan, 19, scored as Ghana cruised to a 3-0 win over Madagascar on Wednesday and claimed the leadership of Group E as 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying kicked off.
Ukraine beat Scotland to keep World Cup dream alive
Ukraine are one game away from qualifying for the World Cup after beating Scotland 3-1 in a play-off semi-final in Glasgow on Wednesday in their first competitive match since the country was invaded by Russia.
Messi stars as Argentina beat Italy in Finalissima
Lionel Messi stole the show as Copa America holders Argentina powered to a 3-0 win against European champions Italy in the Finalissima at Wembley on Wednesday.
Triple jumpers beware! Taylor has rediscovered joy of track
American triple jump legend Christian Taylor said his time out with a ruptured achilles tendon had allowed him to rediscover his love for jumping just in time for the world championships.
Football legend Pele tells Putin: 'stop the invasion'
Brazilian football legend Pele called Wednesday for Russian President Vladimir Putin to end his army's invasion of Ukraine, as the war-torn country's national team was set to vie for a World Cup spot.
Sponsor RBC drops Johnson, McDowell over LIV defection
The Royal Bank of Canada ended its sponsorship of golfers Dustin Johnson and Graeme McDowell on Wednesday after they were included in the field for the first event of the Saudi-backed LIV Golf Invitational Series event in England.
Second-string Wales beaten by Poland in Nations League
Wales warmed up for their decisive World Cup qualifying play-off this weekend by losing 2-1 with a second-string team in Poland in the UEFA Nations League on Wednesday.
French Open day 11: Who said what
Who said what on the 11th day of the 2022 French Open at Roland Garros on Wednesday:
Cilic into maiden French Open semi-final as Rune, Ruud eye landmark moments
Croatia's Marin Cilic fired 33 aces past seventh-seeded Andrey Rublev to reach his first French Open semi-final on Wednesday with a 5-7, 6-3, 6-4, 3-6, 7-6 (10/2) win.