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Superstar Dupont raring to go for France return

France captain Antoine Dupont said on Friday he is "eager" to play for his country's 15-a-side team once again this weekend following his Olympics-enforced absence.

Van Nistelrooy accepts Man Utd lack a clinical striker

Manchester United interim manager Ruud van Nistelrooy conceded the Red Devils are missing a world-class striker, but remains hopeful that Ramus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee can develop into that role.

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England captain Farrell out of entire Six Nations

England captain Owen Farrell has been ruled out of the entire Six Nations with an ankle injury, coach Eddie Jones said on Wednesday.

Dazzling Tsitsipas 'in the zone' as he steamrollers Sinner

Stefanos Tsitsipas said he was "in the zone" after producing his best match of the tournament to demolish Jannik Sinner and storm into his third Australian Open semi-final on Wednesday.

Injured Polish luger defies 'dark thoughts' at Beijing Olympics

A Polish luger who feared his Beijing 2022 dreams were over when he was seriously injured testing the Olympic track will compete at the Games next month -- but with deep mental and physical scars.

Barty wary of 'exceptional' Keys, Collins ready for 'strong' Swiatek

Ashleigh Barty is wary of "exceptional athlete" Madison Keys but the resurgent American knows she will need more than supreme fitness to outsmart the top seed and make the Australian Open final.

Swiatek proud of Slam fightback as she sets up Collins semi

Iga Swiatek said she was proud of how she battled from a set down to make her maiden Australian Open semi-final Wednesday, with a Grand Slam comeback "a new thing for me".

Terrific Tsitsipas demolishes Sinner to reach semi-finals

Stefanos Tsitsipas stormed into his third Australian Open semi-final with a blistering straight-sets victory over Jannik Sinner on Wednesday.

Japan can overcome injuries in World Cup qualifiers: Minamino

Japan can overcome losing half their defence to injury and take a big step towards World Cup qualification this week, their Liverpool forward Takumi Minamino said Wednesday.

Fitter, stronger and pain-free, Collins makes Australian Open semis

A resurgent Danielle Collins said feeling herself again after difficult surgery, coupled with improved strength and stamina, helped power her into the last four of the Australian Open Wednesday.

Swiatek, Collins beat heat to reach semis, Medvedev needs cool head

Danielle Collins and Iga Swiatek will meet in the Australian Open semi-finals after vastly contrasting wins in the last eight on Wednesday.

Swiatek downs veteran Kanepi to make Australian Open semi-finals

Iga Swiatek came from a set down to make her maiden Australian Open semi-final Wednesday by battling past gutsy veteran Kaia Kanepi to set up a last-four clash with Danielle Collins.

Shanghai grannies knit love and pride into Olympic bouquets

When Olympic champions at the 2022 Beijing Winter Games are handed their customary bouquets on the medal stand, no one will be prouder than Shanghai pensioner Mou Guoying.

'Need to be so strong': Cornet has new respect for Slam champions

Alize Cornet said she has "eternal respect" for Grand Slam champions after her Australian Open exit Wednesday -- and now knows just how hard it is to win seven matches in two weeks to lift a major.

Staal headlines Team Canada for Beijing Olympics

Eric Staal headlined the list of players named by Hockey Canada on Tuesday to represent the country in the men's hockey tournament at next month's Beijing Olympics.

Ex-Tour champion Bernal 'conscious' after surgery for bus crash injuries

"He is conscious, with mobility in all four limbs" and showing signs of "further progress in his post-operative development," said the Sabana University Clinic, where the cyclist was rushed by ambulance after smashing head-on into a bus.

Collins beats Cornet to make Australian Open semi-final

Danielle Collins swept into the last four of the Australian Open Wednesday to match her feat from 2019 and shatter French veteran Alize Cornet's dream of making a first Grand Slam semi-final.

Salah and Haller go head to head as African heavyweights clash

Wednesday's Africa Cup of Nations last-16 tie between Egypt and the Ivory Coast brings together two of the continent's heavyweight teams who have plenty of history as well as two of the most exciting attacking players in the world just now.

Martial completes loan switch from Man Utd to Sevilla

Manchester United striker Anthony Martial has completed a six-month loan move to Sevilla, the clubs announced on Tuesday, as the France international looks to revive his career in La Liga.

'Reset' Johnson aims to bounce back after winless 2021

A recharged Dustin Johnson will make his 2022 debut at the Farmers Insurance Open in California on Wednesday hoping to bounce back after a winless 2021.

Strasser takes third World Cup win as Pinturault drops out again

German skier Linus Strasser won the last slalom on the World Cup programme before the Olympic Games, in Schladming on Tuesday but it was another evening in "hell" for Frenchman Alexis Pinturault who dropped out on the first run.

Hakimi fires Morocco into quarter-finals after Malawi scare

Achraf Hakimi scored a brilliant free-kick to send Morocco through to the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations after a 2-1 win over Malawi on Tuesday.

Saints coach Payton steps down after 15 seasons: reports

Long-serving New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton is stepping down after 15 seasons with the franchise, multiple reports said on Tuesday.

Juventus in 70m euro move for rising star Vlahovic: reports

Italian giants Juventus are close to signing Fiorentina's rampaging 21-year-old striker Dusan Vlahovic, Italian media reported widely on Tuesday.

Marler out of training squad in latest England blow

England suffered another setback in their Six Nations preparations when Joe Marler withdrew from their training squad on Tuesday following a second positive Covid-19 test in three months.

Former England boss Hodgson takes charge at Watford

Watford appointed former England boss Roy Hodgson as their third manager of the season on Tuesday following the dismissal of Claudio Ranieri.

First blood to Jakobsen in Schladming as Pinturault drops out again

Swedish skier Kristoffer Jakobsen dominated the first round of the World Cup slalom in Schladming on Tuesday, the last race before the Beijing Olympics.

Mane ends goal drought as Senegal overcome nine-man Cape Verde

Liverpool star Sadio Mane ended a 243-minute Senegal goal drought by scoring in a 2-0 win over nine-man Cape Verde in a fiery Africa Cup of Nations last-16 clash in Bafoussam on Tuesday.

Denmark's Eriksen starts comeback training with Ajax

Danish footballer Christian Eriksen, who went into cardiac arrest at last year's European Championships, is training with Ajax as he seeks a new club, the Amsterdam side said Tuesday.

Brady says family will decide future amid retirement talk

Tom Brady says family consideration will play a big part in determining his future as speculation builds that the NFL superstar could retire.

Football reacts to Olembe Stadium Cup of Nations tragedy

Eight people died and 38 injured as fans attempted to enter the Olembe Stadium where hosts Cameroon were playing the Comoros at the Africa Cup of Nations on Monday.

Ex-Tour champion Bernal undergoes 'successful' surgery after bus crash

The 25-year-old underwent surgery on fractures to his spine, knee and thigh at the Universidad de la Sabana clinic in Bogota late on Monday night following his costly crash earlier in the day.

Success of US transgender woman swimmer sparks controversy

Lia Thomas has made a splash in US collegiate women's swimming with her dominant performances for the University of Pennsylvania. But just a few years ago, she competed on the men's team.

Berrettini makes history by reaching Australian Open semi-finals

Matteo Berrettini created tennis history by reaching the semi-finals of the Australian Open with a rollercoaster five-set victory over Gael Monfils on Tuesday.

Hector stays on track with giant slalom victory

Sara Hector survived a scare midway through her second run to edge Petra Vlhova to win the giant slalom in Kronplatz, Italy, on Tuesday.

AFCON quarter-final moved to another stadium after deadly crush

The Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final due to be played at the Olembe Stadium in Yaounde will be switched to another stadium after Monday's tragedy left eight people dead, African football supremo Patrice Motsepe said.

Germany defender Suele poised to leave Bayern Munich - reports

Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich are set to lose Niklas Suele at the end of the season, with the Germany defender reportedly having turned down a contract extension.

Injured US skier Breezy Johnson pulls out of Olympics

US skier Breezy Johnson announced her withdrawal from the Beijing Olympics on Tuesday after a recent knee injury dashed her dream of gold at the 2022 Games.

Brazilian surfer Medina announces mental health break

Brazilian surfing world champion Gabriel Medina announced on Monday he will take a break from competing for mental-health reasons, joining gymnast Simone Biles and tennis player Naomi Osaka on a list of sports stars who have said they are battling psychological stress.

Problem-solving Barty on road to another Slam title

Ashleigh Barty said Tuesday she was having fun "problem-solving" on court after accelerating her march towards a maiden Australian Open title Tuesday with a straight-sets masterclass against Jessica Pegula.

Ruthless Barty made Pegula feel 'helpless'

Jessica Pegula admitted Tuesday she felt "helpless" against ruthless world number one Ashleigh Barty, saying she "plays more like a guy".

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