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Luka's Lakers rout Warriors, Edwards scores 45 as T'Wolves spoil Giannis Heat debut
Luka Doncic scored 28 points and Walker Kessler delivered a spectacular 26 as the Los Angeles Lakers launched life after LeBron James with an emphatic 127-105 NBA victory over the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday.
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St.Louis down Columbus to win US Open Cup
St. Louis City won the first trophy in the club's history on Wednesday, defeating Major League Soccer rivals Columbus Crew on penalties to lift the US Open Cup.
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Edwards scores 45 points as Timberwolves spoil Giannis's Heat debut
Minnesota star Anthony Edwards erupted for 45 points as the Timberwolves spoiled two-time NBA Most Valuable Player Giannis Antetokounmpo's Miami Heat debut with a 131-106 triumph on Wednesday.
Palmeiras edge Fluminense to reach Copa Libertadores final
Palmeiras overcame a late scare to defeat Fluminense on penalties in an all-Brazilian semi-final and reach the Copa Libertadores final for the seventh time on Wednesday.
England and France face do-or-die clash at Rugby League World Cup
England hooker Brad O'Neill says there is a "real belief" the team can pull off a convincing victory over France on Saturday to keep their Rugby League World Cup hopes alive.
Reese shines again as Dream down Valkyries to lead WNBA Finals
Angel Reese produced another dominant all-round display as the Atlanta Dream routed the Golden State Valkyries 97-71 to take a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven WNBA Finals on Wednesday.
South Korea's celebrity shark back in canal, prompting new rescue bid
A shark that became a viral sensation after getting stuck in a South Korean canal returned hours after being coaxed out, authorities said on Thursday, prompting another attempt to guide it back to the sea.
MotoGP riders prepare for 'emotional' farewell to Phillip Island
Seven-time world champion Marc Marquez admits it will be "emotional" this weekend as one of MotoGP's most iconic circuits at Phillip Island hosts its last race after nearly three decades.
Champion-chip: Best fries contest heats up Belgium
Thick or thin, greasy or crispy, with samurai sauce or a more traditional mayo dip? A TV show has been on a quest to find the best fries in potato-mad Belgium.
NFL Titans coach says gun incident was 'cry for help'
Ex-Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Jordan Elliott pulling a gun at the team facility was more a cry for help than a criminal act, Titans coach Robert Saleh said on Wednesday.
Websites go dark as AI exposes critical security flaws
Government agencies and companies around the world shut down websites Wednesday after two critical flaws came to light involving PHP, a programming language that is the basis for a large share of the internet.
Man Utd humiliated as Arsenal deny Bayern in Champions League
Manchester United were hammered 4-1 by Como in the Champions League on Wednesday as the pressure increased on beleaguered manager Michael Carrick, while a late Declan Rice equaliser earned Arsenal a 2-2 draw away to Bayern Munich.
Low-budget Brewers and Rays seek first World Series title
Two relatively low-spending clubs each seeking a first Major League Baseball crown, the Tampa Bay Rays and Milwaukee Brewers, meet in a symbolic showdown when the 122nd World Series begins on Friday.
Arsenal 'concerned' about Saka injury, says Arteta
Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta said the club was "concerned" about the severity of an injury to winger Bakayo Saka after Wednesday's pulsating 2-2 Champions League draw at Bayern Munich.
Pitiful Man Utd display heaps pressure on Carrick
Short of confidence and bereft of ideas -- have proud European giants Manchester United sunk to a new low after a 4-1 Champions League humbling on the shores of Lake Como?
Rice rescues Arsenal draw at Bayern in Champions League
Declan Rice scored a late equaliser to grab last season's runners-up Arsenal a 2-2 draw at Bayern Munich in the Champions League on Wednesday.
Ohtani surgery 'not on the table': Dodgers chief
The Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday ruled out off-season surgery for Shohei Ohtani following the Japanese superstar's injury-hit end to the season.
Rice grabs Arsenal draw at Bayern in Champions League
Declan Rice scored a late equaliser to grab last season's runners-up Arsenal a 2-2 draw at Bayern Munich in the Champions League on Wednesday.
Carrick unconcerned over future despite 'unacceptable' Como loss
Michael Carrick admitted Manchester United were difficult to watch during an "unacceptable" 4-1 Champions League thrashing by Como on Wednesday, but insisted he is not concerned about losing his job as manager.
Villa tame Viking to stay perfect in Champions League
Aston Villa maintained their perfect start to the Champions League on Wednesday, cruising to a 3-1 win against Norwegian side Viking to strengthen their push for a top-eight finish in the league phase.
Real Madrid rout Leipzig to continue perfect European start
Real Madrid claimed a third Champions League victory in as many games by thrashing RB Leipzig 4-1 on Wednesday, with Kylian Mbappe and Yan Diomande among the goals for Jose Mourinho's side.
Angels drop Suzuki as manager after club's worst MLB season
Kurt Suzuki will not be retained as manager of the Los Angeles Angels after the first 100-loss campaign in club history, the Major League Baseball team announced on Wednesday.
NFL boss Goodell welcomes probe into Hurts medical care
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said on Wednesday he welcomes an investigation sought by the players union into the medical treatment received by Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts over blood clots.
NFL boss Goodell: Comfort level 'very high' for Paris game
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said on Wednesday his comfort level for Sunday's first NFL regular-season game in Paris is "very high" despite riots and street violence last weekend across France.
Fernandes laments 'mood of defeat' as Man Utd crumble in Como
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes said his side lacked belief as their woes continued with a humiliating 4-1 Champions League defeat at Como on Wednesday.
Maradona doctor was made 'scapegoat' for his death, Argentine court told
A lawyer for Leopoldo Luque, a doctor charged in the 2020 death of Argentine football legend Diego Maradona, said in closing arguments Wednesday that his client was innocent and had been made a "scapegoat."
Man Utd thrashed by Como in Champions League horror show
Manchester United's struggles deepened with a dismal 4-1 Champions League defeat at Como on Wednesday, piling further pressure on under-fire manager Michael Carrick.
UN experts urge Meta to safeguard political expression in Brazil election
United Nations rights experts on Wednesday urged Meta to protect political expression in Brazil's presidential election race, which has become mired in allegations of social media malfeasance.
Champagne puts cork in project to expand production area
Champagne winegrowers said Thursday they were dropping a 23-year-old study into expanding the area that can produce France's most famous fizz due to climate change, declining consumption and economic uncertainty.
Defense in Maradona death trial seeks acquittal of doctor
A lawyer for Leopoldo Luque, a doctor charged in the 2020 death of Argentine football legend Diego Maradona, declared in closing arguments Wednesday that his client was innocent and had been made a "scapegoat."
Jansen, Rabada put South Africa in sight of win over Australia
Marco Jansen and Kagiso Rabada bowled South Africa to within sight of a series-levelling victory on the fourth day of the second Test at St George's Park on Wednesday.
Hansen back in Ireland squad for Nations Championship
Mack Hansen has been recalled to Ireland's squad for next month's Nations Championship fixtures after almost a year of injury-enforced exile from international rugby union.
Low Rhine weighed on German growth: central bank
The German economy likely contracted in the third quarter as record low levels on the Rhine river caused by heatwaves and drought hampered goods shipments, the central bank said Wednesday.
Alldritt returns as France call up seven newcomers for Nations Championship
Flanker Gregory Alldritt returns to the France squad after a year away as coach Fabien Galthie also named seven newcomers on Wednesday to prepare for next month's Nations Championship matches.