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Seifert, Santner give New Zealand consolation T20 win over India
A half-century by Tim Seifert and skipper Mitchell Santner's three wickets steered New Zealand to a 50-run consolation win over India in the fourth T20 international on Wednesday.
Sterling agrees Chelsea exit after troubled spell
Raheem Sterling left Chelsea by mutual consent on Wednesday as the former England forward finally ended his nightmare spell at Stamford Bridge.
Lucas Paqueta signs for Flamengo in record South American deal
Brazil's Flamengo have signed West Ham midfielder Lucas Paqueta, the English club confirmed Wednesday, in a record transfer in South American football which local media said was worth 42 million euros ($50 million).
Villa's Tielemans ruled out for up to 10 weeks
Aston Villa's Premier League title bid has suffered a major blow after Belgian midfielder Youri Tielemans was ruled out for up to 10 weeks with an ankle injury.
One dead, five injured in clashes between Colombia football fans
A Colombian football supporter was killed and five other people were injured in clashes between rival fan groups after a match in the northern city of Cucuta, police said Wednesday.
Turkey football club faces probe over braids clip backing Syrian Kurds
Turkey's main Kurdish football team is to face action by the national football body for sharing a video in solidarity with Kurdish forces in Syria, Turkey's Football Federation (TFF) has said.
Fury confirms April comeback fight against Makhmudov
Former heavyweight world champion Tyson Fury will face Arslanbek Makhmudov in his comeback fight in April, weeks after saying he would come out of retirement.
Sinner hails 'inspiration' Djokovic ahead of Australian Open blockbuster
Reigning champion Jannik Sinner called Novak Djokovic "an inspiration" after setting up an Australian Open semi-final blockbuster against the 24-time Grand Slam winner.
Aki a doubt for Ireland's Six Nations opener over disciplinary issue
Ireland could be without veteran centre Bundee Aki for their daunting Six Nations opening match against title holders France in Paris next week after he was dropped from the squad going to a training camp in Portugal.
West Ham sign Fulham winger Traore
West Ham announced on Wednesday they had signed winger Adama Traore from Fulham for an undisclosed fee.
Djokovic gets lucky to set up Sinner semi-final showdown in Melbourne
Novak Djokovic admitted he got lucky after opponent Lorenzo Musetti retired hurt on Wednesday to send the Serbian great into his 13th Australian Open semi-final and a showdown with reigning champion Jannik Sinner.
Relentless Sinner sets up Australian Open blockbuster with Djokovic
"Physically strong" reigning champion Jannik Sinner will face 24-time Grand Slam winner Novak Djokovic in a blockbuster Australian Open semi-final after taming Ben Shelton on Wednesday in straight sets.
Heart attack ends iconic French prop Atonio's career
France prop Uini Atonio has had to retire from all rugby with immediate effect after being hospitalised on Tuesday after "a heart attack", his club La Rochelle announced in a statement.
'Extremely lucky' Djokovic says he must improve after Australian Open scare
An "extremely lucky" Novak Djokovic admitted Wednesday he must play far better to stand any chance of winning an elusive 25th Grand Slam crown after surviving a massive scare to reach the Australian Open semi-finals.
Musetti rues 'really painful' retirement after schooling Djokovic
Lorenzo Musetti said Wednesday he fears a muscle tear in his leg after being forced to retire from his Australian Open quarter-final against Novak Djokovic, calling the decision to pull out "really painful".
Djokovic gets lucky to join Pegula, Rybakina in Melbourne semi-finals
Novak Djokovic admitted he got lucky after opponent Lorenzo Musetti retired hurt on Wednesday to send the Serbian great into a semi-final against either two-time reigning champion Jannik Sinner or Ben Shelton.
'Extremely lucky' Djokovic into Melbourne semi-finals as Musetti retires
An "extremely lucky" Novak Djokovic survived a massive scare to reach the Australian Open semi-finals on Wednesday when Lorenzo Musetti retired hurt while two sets up, keeping alive the Serbian great's bid for a 25th Grand Slam crown.
'Animals in a zoo': Players back Gauff call for more privacy
Top players on Wednesday backed Coco Gauff's call for more privacy during tournaments, with world number two Iga Swiatek saying it felt like "animals in the zoo where they are observed even when they poop".
Pegula must 'crack the code' in Melbourne semi-final against Rybakina
Jessica Pegula said she will have to "crack the code" of Elena Rybakina in the Australian Open semi-finals after dismantling error-strewn Amanda Anisimova on Wednesday in an all-American showdown.
Anisimova 'loses her mind' after Melbourne quarter-final exit
Amanda Anisimova said she will "lose her mind" for a couple of days after suffering defeat in her Australian Open quarter-final on Wednesday to fellow American Jessica Pegula.
Home hope Goggia on medal mission at Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics
Sofia Goggia is on a mission for medals as she prepares for her home Winter Olympics, where the Italian speed specialist will be hunting for gold on one of her favourite pistes.
Pegula, Rybakina to clash in Melbourne semis as Djokovic takes centre stage
Jessica Pegula and Elena Rybakina will clash in the semi-finals at the Australian Open, where Novak Djokovic hopes to join them later Wednesday in his latest history bid.
Rybakina says making Australian Open semis 'just another day'
Elena Rybakina credited a calmer mindset for helping her stun world number two Iga Swiatek Wednesday to race into the Australian Open semi-finals, calling it "just another day".
Pistons escape Nuggets rally, Thunder roll Pelicans
Cade Cunningham finished with 22 points as the Detroit Pistons held off a late rally from the depleted Denver Nuggets to hang on for a 109-107 road victory on Tuesday.
Dominant Pegula sets up Australian Open semi-final against Rybakina
Jessica Pegula will meet Elena Rybakina in the Australian Open semi-finals after dismantling error-strewn Amanda Anisimova on Wednesday in an all-American showdown.
'Animals in a zoo': Swiatek backs Gauff call for more privacy
World number two Iga Swiatek on Wednesday backed Coco Gauff's call for more privacy during tournaments, saying players sometimes feel "like animals in the zoo where they are observed even when they poop".
Rybakina surges into Melbourne semis as Djokovic takes centre stage
Elena Rybakina ramped up her quest for a second major title as she dismantled Iga Swiatek to reach the semi-finals at the Australian Open, where Novak Djokovic plays later Wednesday in his latest history bid.
Rybakina stuns Swiatek to reach Australian Open semi-finals
Fifth seed Elena Rybakina stunned world number two Iga Swiatek to race into the Australian Open semi-finals Wednesday and deny the Polish star in her latest bid to win a career Grand Slam.
Svitolina credits mental health break for reaching Melbourne semis
Ukraine's Australian Open semi-finalist Elina Svitolina says she would not even have been in Melbourne without a break last year to recharge physically and mentally.
Japan's Olympic ice icons inspire new skating generation
Japan did not win an Olympic figure skating medal until 1992 but it is now among the sport's world powers, with kids dreaming of becoming the next Yuzuru Hanyu or Mao Asada.
KPop Demon Hunters star to open Women's Asian Cup
Audrey Nuna from Netflix's mega-hit animated musical "KPop Demon Hunters" will headline the opening ceremony at the Women's Asian Cup in Australia.
Swiss Meillard snatches final giant slalom win before Olympics
Swiss skier Loic Meillard led the way in icy conditions to snatch the men's World Cup giant slalom in Schladming on Tuesday, the final race in the discipline before the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics.