Will the Davis Cup be Rafael Nadal’s ‘last dance’? Alcaraz hopes not
Spanish legend Nadal, who has been out of action for most of the year due to injury, could bow out after the Davis Cup.
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France’s former Manchester United defender Raphael Varane quits football
The 2018 World Cup winner has struggled with a serious knee injury he suffered after joining Italian club Como.
Pakistan retain Shan Masood as Test cricket captain despite poor record
Pakistan have lost all five Tests under Masood's captaincy, including a shock home series loss against Bangladesh.
Who is the new boxing champion Daniel Dubois and who will he fight next?
Daniel Dubois shot himself to fame by demolishing Anthony Joshua to claim the IBF title, but what's next for the boxer?
Lebanon indefinitely postpones all football matches amid Israel’s attacks
Football matches in all tournaments have been postponed due to Israeli attacks, the Lebanese Football Association said.
Viral South Korean Olympic shooter Kim Yeji scores first acting role – as an assassin
- Pistol shooter’s coolness shot her to prominence in Paris
- Kim will play a killer in upcoming short-form series
South Korean pistol shooter Kim Yeji, whose skill and nonchalance won the internet at the Paris Olympics, has landed her first acting role – as an assassin.
The 32-year-old took silver in the women’s 10m air pistol in July and her ultra-calm demeanour, combined with her wire-rimmed shooting glasses and baseball cap, turned her into a worldwide online sensation.
Continue reading...Sri Lanka beat New Zealand by 63 runs in first Test at Galle
Sri Lanka wrapped up New Zealand's innings within four overs on the last day of the Test match at Galle.
Lando Norris wins Singapore GP to narrow F1 title race with Max Verstappen
McLaren's Norris completed his third career win to cut into Red Bull driver Verstappen's lead on top of the F1 table.
Bastianini wins Emilia-Romagna MotoGP, Martin extends championship lead
Jorge Martin extended his lead in the championship standings thanks Francesco Bagnaia crashing out.
Football-mad Morocco dreams of a World Cup final in its own ark
Buoyed by the team’s success in 2022, the kingdom is eyeing a bigger goal
The rendering is dramatic, a vast white stadium inspired by the design of a Maghrebi communal tent, known as a moussem.
The language used to describe it is no less flowery: think of it as “almost like a Noah’s Ark, a place for all nature and animals to come together”, says Tarik Oualalou, head of Paris architecture firm Oualalou + Choi, one of five teams in the design consortium.
Continue reading...Cricket: India beat Bangladesh by 280 runs to win first Test in Chennai
Bangladesh were all out for 234 on the fourth day in Chennai as hometown hero Ashwin took 10 wickets after his century.
Real Madrid to play FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2024 final in Qatar
Real Madrid qualify automatically for December's final in Doha, Qatar, of first annual FIFA Intercontinental Cup.
Afghanistan seal historic cricket series win against South Africa
Afghanistan's cricketers seal their three-match ODI series against South Africa with a 177-run victory in Sharjah.
Anthony Joshua vs Daniel Dubois: Boxing fight time, undercard, ring walk
The British pair to meet in a bout for the IBF world heavyweight title at a sold-out Wembley Stadium.
India vs Bangladesh: Homeboy Ashwin to the rescue after top-order wobble
Ashwin shared a 195-run unbroken stand with Jadeja after India were reduced to 144-6 on the first day of the first Test.
Starmer’s free tickets for Arsenal and Taylor Swift part of job, says minister
Business secretary, Jonathan Reynolds, defends PM over gifts he has received since becoming Labour leader
Keir Starmer’s attendance at Arsenal football matches and Taylor Swift concerts is “part of the job”, the business secretary has said.
Jonathan Reynolds described the occasions for which Starmer had accepted tickets, including a Coldplay gig and football matches, as “major cultural, sporting events”.
Continue reading...Afghanistan stroll to historic first ODI win against South Africa
Afghanistan bowl South Africa out for 106 to seal first ODI cricket win in six-wicket victory.
Italy’s 1990 FIFA World Cup star Salvatore Schillaci dies aged 59
Schillaci's six goals in a home World Cup in 1990 turned him into national hero as he helped Italy reach the semifinals.
Ronaldo’s Saudi Pro League club Al Nassr parts ways with coach Luis Castro
Portuguese coach Castro leaves after failing to land the league title during his first year in charge of the Saudi club.
Match time, form: China vs India – Asian Champions Trophy 2024 hockey final
Record four-time champions India will face confident hosts China in the final at the Moqi Base, Hulunbuir at 10:00 GMT.