Debutants Chile leave Rugby World Cup 'smiling'

Chile exit their first Rugby World Cup smiling despite four defeats - and hope it is the start of something special.

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Springboks return will not be perfect - Pollard

South Africa fly-half Handre Pollard says his return to World Cup action after injury will be "a big jump" that will not be "perfect".

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Chelsea's quest for fifth-straight WSL title begins

Winning one title is hard enough but to achieve five in a row is extraordinary - so can Chelsea do that in the WSL?

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How low can the women's marathon record go?

After smashing the world record in Berlin, Ethiopia's Tigst Assefa, her coach and marathon experts answer three key questions on the evolution of the event.

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Who needs what to make World Cup quarter-finals?

The World Cup pool stage is approaching its conclusion - here are the permutations for the remaining group games.

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Roby shuns emotion before final Saints home game

James Roby is putting aside emotion for his last home game to focus on St Helens' play-off hopes with Warrington in town.

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Napoli 'never meant to offend' Osimhen but no apology

Napoli say they "never meant to offend or mock" Victor Osimhen in a social media post but stop short of publicly apologising to him.

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Conan could return from injury to face Scotland

Ireland number eight Jack Conan is "in a great place" and in contention to return from injury to face Scotland in the crucial Pool B clash against Scotland.

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GB sprinter Williams says she had nothing to hide in search

Five officers deny breaching standards during a stop and search of Bianca Williams and her partner.

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Ramsdale's impressive return as Arsenal beat Brentford

Aaron Ramsdale returns to the Arsenal starting line-up as Reiss Nelson's goal sends the Gunners into the Carabao Cup fourth round at Brentford's expense.

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Real Madrid up to second after beating Las Palmas

Real Madrid return to winning ways with a comfortable victory over Las Palmas at the Santiago Bernabeu.

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Former Lionesses defender McManus retires aged 30

Former England, Manchester City and Leicester City defender Abbie McManus retires from football at the age of 30.

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Pollard returns to South Africa side against Tonga

Handre Pollard is recalled by South Africa to play at fly-half in their final Rugby World Cup Pool B fixture against Tonga.

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France centre Vakatawa to make return with Bristol

Bristol Bears sign France centre Virimi Vakatawa, who was barred from playing last year because of a heart condition.

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Irish Premiership - text updates and in-play clips

Coverage of tonight's three games with leaders Linfield hosting Crusaders, Cliftonville taking on Coleraine and champions Larne facing Loughgall at Lakeview Park.

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Listen: National League commentaries

Listen to BBC Radio commentary from Tuesday’s action in the National League

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'Dad was scared because he knew something was wrong'

Wrexham club captain Ben Tozer opens up on the death of his father Keith and hopes other men seek medical help if they feel unwell.

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Arsenal ready to step up Toney interest - Tuesday's gossip

Arsenal are ready to step up interest in Brentford striker Ivan Toney, Roma keen to sign Romelu Lukaku permanently, Jadon Sancho's Man Utd team-mates urge him to apologise, plus more.

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Championship: Moore leads Huddersfield for first time at Coventry

Follow live text updates from the Championship as Huddersfield travel to Coventry in Darren Moore's first game in charge.

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Paterson 'gutted' over McInally's World Cup agony

Chris Paterson says Stuart McInally should be "so proud" of his career and that it is "gutting" the Scotland hooker's playing days have been ended by injury.

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UFC star Adesanya apologises for drink driving

UFC fighter Israel Adesanya apologises for getting "behind the wheel after drinking at a dinner" in Auckland.

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Who is player of the year? Garth Crooks' Team of the Week

Which players impressed our football pundit Garth Crooks enough to make his latest Team of the Week?

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Five Leigh players named in Super League Dream Team

Five players from Leigh - Josh Charnley, Lachlan Lam, Tom Amone, John Asiata and Edwin Ipape - make the 2023 Super League Dream Team.

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Rugby World Cup fixtures, pools & BBC coverage

How to follow the Rugby World Cup across the BBC, plus full list of fixtures, the pools, tournament rules and world rankings.

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Calvert-Lewin helps Everton end winless start

Dominic Calvert-Lewin helps Everton end their winless Premier League start in a thoroughly deserved victory over Brentford.

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GB's Yee misses out on triathlon world title

Great Britain's Alex Yee misses out on the world triathlon title after a disappointing race at the series finale in Pontevedra, Spain.

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Listen: Premiership Rugby Cup - Gloucester v Harlequins

Listen to local BBC radio commentaries from the Premiership Rugby Cup as Gloucester take on Harlequins .

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Huddersfield appoint former Sheff Wed boss Moore

Huddersfield Town appoint former Sheffield Wednesday boss Darren Moore as their new manager.

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Willis 'prepared and ready' for England chance

All of England's players are "ready for when the call comes", says Jack Willis, before the team to face Chile is named.

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EFL: Watford fight back v West Brom with four goals early on

Follow live text commentary from six Championship games, including Blackburn Rovers versus Norwich.

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Bellingham strikes injury-time Real Madrid winner

Jude Bellingham scores an injury-time tap-in as Real Madrid leave it late to beat Champions League debutants Union Berlin.

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Rugby World Cup fixtures, pools & BBC coverage

How to follow the Rugby World Cup across the BBC, plus full list of fixtures, the pools, tournament rules and world rankings.

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Raducanu to return to tennis next season

Former British number one Emma Raducanu says she will return to tennis next season after undergoing wrist and ankle surgery in May.

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Galthie uses 'Darwin's theory' to explain line-ups

Head coach Fabien Galthie says he uses a "method based on adaptability" to select his France team at the Rugby World Cup.

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Mbappe scores as PSG outclass Dortmund

Kylian Mbappe provides the breakthrough for Paris St-Germain as they open their Champions League campaign with a 2-0 victory over Borussia Dortmund at Parc des Princes.

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Ten Hag 'has never started best Man Utd XI'

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag says he has "never started his best XI" as his injury-hit side prepare to face Bayern Munich in the Champions League.

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Newcastle draw at Milan on Champions League return

Newcastle mark their return to the Champions League after a 20-year absence with a creditable draw at AC Milan.

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EFL: Ipswich ahead at Saints as Bristol City and Swansea also lead

Follow live text commentary from Tuesday's six Championship matches as well as League One and EFL Trophy action.

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Spain situation 'heartbreaking', says England's Daly

England forward Rachel Daly says situation with Spanish national team is "heartbreaking" and shows how far women's football still has to go.

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Springboks recall frontline stars for Ireland game

Eben Etzebeth is passed fit for South Africa's World Cup game with Ireland as they include 14 starters from the opening win over Scotland.

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'I almost lost my Commonwealth bronze at the dancing'

Scotland's Commonwealth Games squash bronze medallist Rory Stewart on Birmingham celebrations and how Covid revived his career.

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'Important we play England way' v Chile - Ribbans

David Ribbans says it is "important to play the England way" to avoid an upset against Rugby World Cup debutants Chile.

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Chelsea and Bayern want Ramsdale - Tuesday's gossip

Chelsea and Bayern Munich interested in Aaron Ramsdale, Manchester United preparing Serge Gnabry bid, Newcastle considering Lucas Paqueta move, plus more.

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Why Rees-Zammit emulated Ronaldo celebration

Wales wing Louis Rees-Zammit outlines why emulated the celebration of Portugal football legend Cristiano Ronaldo when he scored a try in the World Cup win in Nice.

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Everton receive loan from potential new owners

Everton have received a loan payment worth tens of millions of pounds from potential new owners 777 Partners.

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Republic World Cup qualification 'in spite' of Pauw

Diane Caldwell says the Republic of Ireland qualified for their first World Cup "in spite" of then manager Vera Pauw.

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Listen: Championship - York Knights v Batley Bulldogs

Listen to BBC Radio commentary from the Championship as York Knights face Batley Bulldogs.

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Chelsea would only consider huge James offer - Monday's gossip

Chelsea would only consider huge Reece James offer, Aston Villa join Nico Williams suitors, West Ham and Crystal Palace could target Hugo Ekitike, plus more.

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Tsegay smashes 5,000m world record by almost five seconds

Watch the moment Ethiopia's Gudaf Tsegay breaks the women's 5,000m world record by nearly five seconds, running 14.00.21 to beat Faith Kipyegon's 14.05.20 and win the Diamond League title.

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Kuss wins Vuelta as Groves claims final stage

American rider Sepp Kuss wins this year's Vuelta a Espana as Australian Kaden Groves sprints to victory on the final stage.

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Arteta happy to rotate keepers after Raya debut

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says he is happy to rotate goalkeepers Aaron Ramsdale and David Raya as he would players in other positions, after handing the latter his Gunners debut in a 1-0 win at Everton.

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Rugby World Cup fixtures, pools & BBC coverage

How to follow the Rugby World Cup across the BBC, plus full list of fixtures, the pools, tournament rules and world rankings.

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Ronaldo & Mane score for fourth game running

Cristiano Ronaldo and Sadio Mane each score for the fourth successive game to help Al-Nassr to a fourth straight Saudi Pro League win.

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Sexton becomes Ireland's record points scorer

Johnny Sexton becomes Ireland's all-time top points scorer during the Rugby World Cup Pool B contest against Tonga in Nantes.

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Cardiff and Swansea search for derby opener

Follow live text commentary from the Championship as Cardiff host Swansea in the south Wales derby.

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Dragons thrash Leeds to stay with Wigan & Saints

Catalans Dragons keep their League Leaders' Shield hopes alive with a home thrashing of Leeds Rhinos.

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Zampa records joint-worst ODI bowling figures

Australia leg-spinner Adam Zampa records the joint-worst bowling figures in one-day international cricket in a heavy 164-run defeat by South Africa.

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All Blacks' match with Namibia is 'vital' - Foster

New Zealand head coach Ian Foster calls Friday's match with Namibia "vital" for his side "to grow" after they lost to France last time out.

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'Tearing through Sri Lanka!' - Dean takes three wickets in over

Watch Charlie Dean's superbly take three wickets in an over for England against Sri Lanka in their third ODI.

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Billionaire trainer banned in steroids scandal

Irish trainer Luke Comer is banned from racing for three years after 12 of his horses tested positive for banned anabolic steroids.

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Maguire abuse by fans now 'embarrassing' - Antonio

Fans' abuse of Harry Maguire is now "actually embarrassing", says West Ham forward Michail Antonio.

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Chelsea keen on Brentford's Toney - Thursday's gossip

Chelsea are keen on Ivan Toney, Juventus line up Thomas Partey as a potential Paul Pogba replacement, Jonjo Shelvey is set to leave Nottingham Forest, plus more.

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Stokes' record total sets up huge win for England

Watch highlights as Ben Stokes breaks the record for highest score by an English batter in ODI's as he makes 182 against New Zealand in the third ODI at The Oval.

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What to look out for in week two of Rugby World Cup

Billy Vunipola is back, Wales look to lay down a marker, and Sam Whitelock will equal a record - what to look out for in week two of the Rugby World Cup.

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SWPL: All 12 top-flight teams in action & watch Celtic v Hearts

There's a full card of SWPL top-flight action, follow live text updates and watch BBC Alba coverage of Celtic v Hearts.

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Wales U21s beat Lithuania to go top of group

Wales maintain their unbeaten start in the 2025 European Under-21 Championship qualifiers with a 3-2 victory in Lithuania to go top of their group.

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France beat Switzerland in GB's Davis Cup group

France beat Switzerland in the opening match of the same Davis Cup Finals group as Great Britain while Chile, Serbia and the Netherlands also win.

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Scotland v England - rate the players

Rate the players as Steve Clarke's Scotland take on Gareth Southgate's England in an international friendly at Hampden Park

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Rugby World Cup fixtures, pools & BBC coverage

How to follow the Rugby World Cup across the BBC, plus full list of fixtures, the pools, tournament rules and world rankings.

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Rowlands does not expect plaudits after Fiji win

Wales lock Will Rowlands says he does not expect plaudits following his heroic defensive performance in the opening World Cup win against Fiji.

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Rugby World Cup fixtures, pools & BBC coverage

How to follow the Rugby World Cup across the BBC, plus full list of fixtures, the pools, tournament rules and world rankings.

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Portugal thrash Luxembourg to maintain 100% record

Diogo Jota scores twice with Bruno Fernandes also on target as Portugal thrash Luxembourg to maintain their 100% Euro 2024 qualification record.

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'Mainstay' Maguire deserved England selection - Coady

England defender Conor Coady backs the selection of "mainstay" Harry Maguire by boss Gareth Southgate.

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England U21s make winning start to title defence

European Under-21 champions England make a winning start to the defence of their title with a win in Luxembourg.

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Southgate 'not too harsh' on players after draw

England boss Gareth Southgate says he did not want to be "too harsh" on his players after the 1-1 draw against Ukraine.

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Rugby World Cup fixtures, pools & BBC coverage

How to follow the Rugby World Cup across the BBC, plus full list of fixtures, the pools, tournament rules and world rankings.

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Terms agreed for Joshua v Wilder, says Hearn

Promoter Eddie Hearn says terms have been agreed for Anthony Joshua to fight Deontay Wilder, but the Briton may walk away if contracts are not agreed soon.

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Wales centre North prepares for fourth World Cup

George North will become the fifth Welshman to play in four World Cups after Gareth Thomas, Stephen Jones, Gethin Jenkins and Alun Wyn Jones.

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GB win five golds on first day of World rowing finals

Great Britain's rowers win five gold medals at the World Championships on the first day of the finals in the Olympic and Paralympic boat classes.

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South Africa's Pienaar 'the luckiest player ever'

Former South Africa captain Francois Pienaar says he is "probably the luckiest player ever" given the significance of his team's 1995 Rugby World Cup triumph.

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McIlroy eight adrift as Smith and Sharma lead

Rory McIlroy lies eight shots off the pace after the second round of the Irish Open in Kildare, as India's Shubhankar Sharma and Jordan Smith share the lead.

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'Flick under huge pressure' - do Germany need saving?

Hansi Flick has been in charge of Germany for just over two years - but could he only have two games left?

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R&A 'seriously looking' at Open outside UK - McIlroy

Rory McIlroy says the Portmarnock course near Dublin would be "amazing" as the first venue outside the United Kingdom to host the Open.

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International friendly: Wales v South Korea

Follow live radio & text commentary as Wales welcome South Korea in an international friendly at the Cardiff City Stadium.

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Euro 2024 qualifiers: France v Republic of Ireland build-up

Live text updates as France host the Republic of Ireland in Group B of the 2024 Uefa European Championship qualifiers.

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Athapaththu inspires historic T20 series win

Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu inspires a historic T20 series win over England with three wickets and 44 runs in the third T20 at Derby.

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'We have to fight' - the plight of Slovenia's women's team

Amid the ongoing scandal around women's football in Spain, Slovenia's Dominika Conc tells BBC Sport of her team's struggles.

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Listen: UCD v Derry City

Live coverage from the UCD Bowl in Dublin as Derry City continue their League of Ireland Premier Division campaign.

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Anderson pulls out of Scotland double-header

Elliot Anderson withdraws from Scotland's squad for the matches with Cyprus and England because of injury.

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Blaze and Vipers claim dramatic RHF Trophy wins

The Blaze win to go further clear in the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy standings: while Southern Vipers, Thunder and Sunrisers also triumph.

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Ganna wins Vuelta time trial as Kuss' lead is cut

Filippo Ganna wins stage 10's time trial at the Vuelta a Espana as Sepp Kuss' lead in the red jersey is cut to 26 seconds.

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Draper's encouraging US Open run ended by Rublev

Britain's Jack Draper has his career-best run at a Grand Slam ended by Russian eighth seed Andrey Rublev in the US Open fourth round.

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Webb to front TV show explaining refereeing decisions

In-game audio of match officials and VAR teams to be shown on TV programme featuring Howard Webb and Michael Owen.

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It's the reason I play golf - MacIntyre on Ryder Cup dream

Making Europe's Ryder Cup team for the first time "means everything", says Scotland's Robert MacIntyre.

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India beat Nepal to reach Asia Cup Super Four

India cruise to a 10-wicket win over Nepal in a rain-hit match to quality for the Asia Cup Super Four stage.

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France lock Chalureau says he is 'not a racist'

Lock Bastien Chalureau denies accusations he is a racist after being called up as injury cover in France's World Cup squad.

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Pegula leaves court in tears after Keys loss

Third seed Jessica Pegula leaves the court in tears after a frustrating US Open fourth-round defeat by Madison Keys.

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USA beat Great Britain & Ireland to win Walker Cup

The United States overturn a three-point deficit to beat Great Britain and Ireland 14½-11½ and win the Walker Cup.

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Ricciardo unlikely to return in Singapore - Horner

Daniel Ricciardo is unlikely to return to the grid for the Singapore Grand Prix in two weeks' time, says Red Bull boss Christian Horner.

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Price beats Muzeya to earn fifth professional win

Lauren Price extends her professional winning record to 5-0 as she beats Lolita Muzeya in Manchester.

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Roglic beats Evenepoel to Vuelta stage eight win

Primoz Roglic overtakes Remco Evenepoel and wins a sprint for the line to claim victory on the eighth stage of the Vuelta a Espana.

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Rain prevents Pakistan-India result at Asia Cup

The Asia Cup group game between Pakistan and India in Pallekele is curtailed by rain, with no result possible.

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Rubiales 'will continue to defend myself to prove truth'

Spanish football federation president Luis Rubiales has said he will continue defending himself "to prove the truth".

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Swiatek thrashes 'best friend' Juvan in just 49 minutes

World number one Iga Swiatek takes just 49 minutes to beat "best friend" Kaja Juvan and reach the US Open fourth round.

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