Maroof’s ’emotional’ farewell captures legacy for Pakistan women’s cricket
Trailblazing former Pakistan women's cricket captain Bismah Maroof says 'emotional' farewell was for team and family.
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WADA to launch independent review into Chinese swimmers’ doping case
Anti-doping body responds to criticism, says its integrity and reputation are under attack over handling of the case.
Football tie awarded to Moroccan side after kit confiscated by Algeria
Renaissance Berkane win first leg over USM Alger after Algerian customs confiscated the visiting team's kits.
Klopp’s dream Liverpool sendoff spoiled by Premier League loss to Everton
Outgoing Liverpool manager apologises to fans after 0-2 loss to Everton all but dashes Premier League title hopes.
Miami Heat stun Boston Celtics, Thunder thrash Pelicans in NBA playoffs
Heat scored a franchise playoff record 23 3-pointers against the Eastern top seed, as Thunder sank Pelicans in the West.
NBA roundup: Dallas Mavericks grab vital 96-93 road win over LA Clippers
Mavericks steal home court advantage from the Clippers after winning game two in Los Angeles.
Manchester United manager ten Hag furious at FA Cup win reaction
Struggling manager says making it to two finals in two years is 'magnificent' after his team blew a 3-0 lead.
What to know about Chinese Olympic swimmers’ doping scandal
Why were 23 Chinese swimmers allowed to compete at the Tokyo Olympics despite testing positive for a banned drug?
Indian teenager Gukesh to challenge China’s Ding for world chess title
Seventeen-year-old Gukesh Dommaraju sets up world title showdown after winning the 2024 Candidates Tournament.
Kiptum remembered in Kenya’s London Marathon double
Kenya's Peres Jepchirchir and Alexander Mutiso Munyao won on a poignant day at the London Marathon.
Verstappen wins Chinese Grand Prix to increase F1 championship lead
The Red Bull driver had a comfortable victory in Shanghai, making it four wins from five races in the 2024 season.
Defending NBA champs Denver beat LeBron’s Lakers 114-103 in playoff opener
In a repeat matchup of last season's Western Conference final, Denver clinched Game 1 over the Los Angeles Lakers.
Brazil football legend Romario announces comeback at 58
Many will recall Romario's starring role at the 1994 World Cup, but he's registered to play again in Brazilian football.
James to headline another US ‘Dream Team’ at the Paris 2024 Olympics
Thirty-nine-year-old LeBron James will team up with a host of other top NBA players to go for gold at the Paris games.
Three key talking points entering the NBA Eastern Conference playoffs
Can anyone best Boston, is this the Knickerbockers' year and what impact will Joel Embiid have on the East postseason?
Paris 2024 torch lit in Olympics birthplace, relay under way
The torch relay for the Paris 2024 Olympics has begun at the birthplace of the games in Greece.
Three key talking points entering the NBA Western Conference postseason
Can the Jokic juggernaut be stopped, are the Doncic-led Mavs for real and will LeBron play spoiler, again?
Saudi reviews football fan rules after whip attack
Saudi football authorities to review fan protocols after Al Ittihad's Abderrazak Hamdallah was whipped by a spectator.
Bayer Leverkusen win first Bundesliga title, ending Bayern Munich’s reign
Leverkusen beat Werder Bremen 5-0 to win the Bundesliga with five games left, ending Bayern's run of 11 straight titles.
Indonesia’s Christie takes Asia badminton crown ahead of Paris Olympics
Jonatan Christie wins first continental title, establishing the 26-year-old as a medal contender at Paris 2024.