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Kane rescues England from DR Congo calamity to reach World Cup last 16
Harry Kane rescued England from a seismic World Cup shock with two late goals to beat the Democratic Republic of Congo 2-1 in Atlanta and secure a place in the last 16.
'Iran, Iran!' Iranian World Cup squad serenaded on return home
Iran's disappointed World Cup squad returned to a much warmer welcome at Tehran airport on Wednesday than they experienced on arrival in the US for their three group games.
Pereira 'taken by complete surprise' as Forest let boss go
Vitor Pereira said he was taken by "complete surprise and without any warning" after confirming Wednesday he had been let go as head coach of Nottingham Forest with immediate effect.
Swiatek, Zverev hoping to lay down Wimbledon markers
Iga Swiatek will be hoping to put a stuttering start to her Wimbledon title defence behind her on Thursday, as Alexander Zverev bids to prove his credentials on grass.
Spray-painted letters spell tragedy for Venezuela quake victims
Dozens of crumbling buildings in Venezuela's decimated earthquake zone bear a spray-painted letter 'D' -- a sign that buries any hope of finding life beneath the rubble.
Rufus the hawk patrolling Wimbledon tennis club
As day breaks over Wimbledon tennis club, Rufus the hawk is poised, ready to protect the world-famous immaculate grass courts from flocks of greedy pigeons foraging for seeds.
WTA Finals moved from Riyadh to Indian Wells
The WTA Finals, the traditional season-ender for women's tennis, has been switched this year from Riyadh to Indian Wells, the women's tour announced in a statement on Wednesday.
Bayern sign Morocco midfielder Saibari on five-year deal
Bayern Munich on Wednesday announced the signing of Morocco midfielder Ismael Saibari from Dutch side PSV Eindhoven until 2031.
Messi returns 'home' to lead Argentina World Cup charge in Miami
Few imagined that three years after making the move to Miami, Lionel Messi would be leading Argentina's charge to defend the title and smashing records at his sixth World Cup.
Hope fades, hunger sets in a week after Venezuela quakes
Hope of finding more survivors faded Wednesday as Venezuela marked a week since twin earthquakes left almost 2,000 dead, while many who survived were running desperately short on food.
England skipper Sciver-Brunt 'threw everything' at World Cup semi-final return
England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt says she "threw everything" at being able to make her comeback in a Women's T20 World Cup semi-final against South Africa on Thursday.
Bayern to host Stuttgart in Bundesliga season opener
German champions Bayern Munich will host Stuttgart when the 2026-27 season kicks-off on August 28, the Bundesliga announced Wednesday.
Trial begins for suspected mastermind of Malta journalist killing
A Maltese tycoon went on trial on Wednesday accused of ordering the murder of a hard-hitting investigative journalist that rocked the island nation, brought down a government and drew global condemnation.
Traditionalist Catholic society defies Vatican by consecrating new bishops
An ultra-traditionalist breakaway Catholic group consecrated four new bishops on Wednesday in defiance of Pope Leo XIV, who pleaded with them to turn back from what he called a "schismatic act" with Rome.
World number ones Sinner, Sabalenka into Wimbledon third round
Defending champion Jannik Sinner produced another gritty victory to reach the Wimbledon third round, while women's world number one Aryna Sabalenka battled through as Novak Djokovic prepared for action on Centre Court.
Sony to stop releasing PlayStation games on discs
Sony said Wednesday that it would stop releasing new video games for the PlayStation on disc in January 2028 following a shift in consumer preferences.
Sinner sinks Borges to step up Wimbledon title defence
Jannik Sinner moved into the Wimbledon third round as the defending champion held his nerve in a pair of tie-breaks to beat Portugal's Nuno Borges on Wednesday.
All-white and lavender: Wimbledon hunts drought-resistant flowers
London's Wimbledon tennis championships could swap out hydrangeas for drought-resistant flowers like lavender as a result of climate change, the head horticulturalist at the Grand Slam said on Wednesday.
Thomas targets yellow in Tour team time-trial
Former Tour de France winner Geraint Thomas said on Wednesday that his Netcompany Ineos team would be targeting the first yellow jersey of the Grand Boucle in Saturday's opening team time-trial.
Inter Milan laud veteran Mkhitaryan after deal extension
Inter Milan's Armenian international midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan has extended his stay with the Italian champions by a further season, the club said on Wednesday.
Bike - or even walk: World Cup fans improvise to reach NY venue
Just 90 minutes before France v. Sweden kicked at the 2026 World Cup, the Tsatsos family chained their bikes to a tree near the stadium in the suburbs of New York -- and walked right into the game.
Vaughan calls for England coaching clear-out after Stokes exit
Former England captain Michael Vaughan has urged head coach Brendon McCullum and director Rob Key to resign following Ben Stokes's retirement from international cricket.
Swedish court orders Google pay nearly $2 bn for favouring its price comparisons
A Swedish market court on Wednesday ordered Google to pay some 14.3 billion kronor ($1.46 billion) in damages, plus interest, to price comparison site Pricerunner for promoting its own shopping comparisons in search results.
Sony says to stop releasing PlayStation games on discs
Sony said Wednesday that it would stop releasing new video games for the PlayStation on disc in January 2028 following a shift in consumer preferences.
Sabalenka sets up Wimbledon third-round clash with Ostapenko
World number one Aryna Sabalenka battled through a tough second set against American McCartney Kessler to reach the Wimbledon third round on Wednesday.
Barca have bid for Atletico's Alvarez: president Laporta
Barcelona have made a transfer offer for Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez, the Catalan club's president Joan Laporta said Wednesday.
Sciver-Brunt fit for England's T20 World Cup semi-final
England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt has declared herself fit for a Women's T20 World Cup semi-final against South Africa on Thursday.
Bordeaux-Begles handed favourable draw in Champions Cup defence
Holders Bordeaux-Begles will face former winners Munster in next season's Champions Cup rugby pool stage, after the draw was made on Wednesday.
Key challenges for Laporta in second Barca term
Barcelona president Joan Laporta was reelected in March with 68 percent of the vote and on Wednesday was sworn in for the next five years with the Spanish football giants.
Canada to join Eurovision Song Contest
Canada will take part in next year's edition of the Eurovision Song Contest, organisers announced Wednesday, spreading the world's biggest live televised music event to the Americas.
Djokovic, Sinner hope for easier ride after Wimbledon scares
Wimbledon title rivals Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner will hope for an easier ride in the second round on Wednesday after their opening match scares, while French Open winner Mirra Andreeva faces former All England Club champion Barbora Krejcikova.
Injured Serena's Wimbledon doubles bid with sister Venus in doubt
Serena Williams could be forced to pull out of the Wimbledon doubles event after the American legend suffered a knee injury in her first round singles defeat.