Euro 2020: What’s at stake in Group B and Group C tonight?
Denmark, Finland and Russia have a chance to progress from Group B; Austria and Ukraine seeking progress from Group C.
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New Zealand’s Hubbard selected as first transgender Olympian
Laurel Hubbard, 43, will compete in the super-heavyweight women's event in Tokyo.
Germany thrash Portugal to resurrect Euro hopes as France held
An action-packed Euro 2020 day saw Germany win 4-2, Hungary hold France 1-1, and Poland earn a draw with Spain.
Tokyo cancels public viewing sites for summer Olympics
Tokyo governor announces decision, adding that some venues will be COVID-19 vaccination centres instead.
Euro 2020: Spain, Portugal, France and Germany in action
Spain, Portugal, Germany and France all in action at the Euro 2020 on Saturday.
Milkha Singh: India’s ‘Flying Sikh’ dies of COVID aged 91
Singh, a four-time Asian Games gold medallist, passed away at a hospital in the north Indian city of Chandigarh.
Eriksen discharged from hospital after ‘successful’ operation
Danish FA says Eriksen discharged nearly a week after suffering cardiac arrest during a Euro 2020 match.
Ugo Udezue: From NBA agent to unifying Africa through sport
The founder of AFA Sports is turning athletic and athleisure wear into an economic force for the continent.
Tokyo Olympics: Fears mount over potential COVID economic blow
With five weeks to go to the opening ceremony, a growing chorus is calling for the Games to be postponed or cancelled.
England eye Euro 2020 last 16 by breaking Scotland hearts
England to lock horns with Scotland at Wembley, where Scottish fans have just 2,500 of the 22,500 tickets.
Second nurse to face questions over Diego Maradona’s death
Seven people are accused of failing to provide adequate care to football icon before his death in November last year.
‘I’m fine’: Eriksen gives a thumbs-up after Euro 2020 collapse
In an Instagram post, the Danish footballer says he will go through some tests in hospital but 'I feel okay'.
Copa America: Argentina held by Chile despite Messi’s brilliance
Argentinian playmaker frustrated after 1-1 draw with Chile; Paraguay go top of group A following victory over Bolivia.
Maradona death probe: Argentina prosecutor questions star’s nurse
Ex-caretaker is first of seven to face questions about whether they contributed to football legend's death last year.
Denmark’s Eriksen is joking and in a good mood: Agent
Denmark's Christian Eriksen may have to stay in hospital for two more days but is making a good recovery, agent says.
Brazil kick off under-fire Copa America with win over Venezuela
Neymar, with a goal and an assist, helps hosts open campaign with a 3-0 win in Brasilia.
Copa America opens in Brazil against backdrop of COVID crisis
Long-delayed football tournament comes amid still-surging pandemic in Brazil, which has registered more than 486,000 deaths.
Bangladesh cricketer Shakib suspended after umpire outburst
Former captain, who has a history of disciplinary breaches, fined $5,900 and banned for three matches.
Gracce Kelly Flores, the Bolivian girl dreaming of boxing glory
The 12-year-old remains hopeful despite COVID restrictions putting a temporary halt to her ambitions.
Euro 2020: How Denmark team doctor, medics saved Eriksen’s life
Medics worked frenetically to give Eriksen CPR; teammates choked away tears and formed a circle around the midfielder.