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Japan name huge 52-man training squad with eye on Rugby World Cup
Japan head coach Jamie Joseph on Friday named a mammoth 52-man preliminary squad to face New Zealand, England and France, saying he needs "more depth" for next year's Rugby World Cup.
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Myanmar's Suu Kyi sentenced to three years for electoral fraud: source
A Myanmar junta court sentenced ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi to three years in jail on Friday for electoral fraud over 2020 polls which her party won in a landslide.
Nadal overcomes freak self-inflicted injury at US Open
Rafael Nadal overcame a freak injury scare when he accidentally hit himself with his own racquet to reach the US Open third round on Thursday.
Chile to vote on overhauling dictatorship-era constitution
Chileans will vote Sunday on whether to adopt a new constitution and shift from a market-driven society to a more welfare-based one.
Manchester United cult hero Park gets job at top Korean club
Former Manchester United midfielder and cult hero Park Ji-sung has been named as the technical director at South Korea's reigning champions.
Nadal survives self-inflicted injury as Serena loses in doubles at US Open
Rafael Nadal overcame a freak injury scare when he accidentally hit himself with his own racquet to reach the US Open third round on Thursday as Serena Williams saw one chapter of her epic tennis journey close.
Gone in 30 years? The Welsh village in crosshairs of climate change
Occasionally at night, if the weather's bad when she walks her dog along the waterfront, Georgina Salt admits feeling a little "frisson" at the vulnerability of her exposed Welsh village.
US Open: Who said what on day 4
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Nadal overcomes freak racquet injury and Fognini at US Open
Rafael Nadal overcame a freak injury scare when he accidentally hit himself with his own racquet to reach the US Open third round on Thursday.
Australia's Slipper warns lineout and scrum key against Springboks
Captain James Slipper warned on Friday that the Wallabies must improve their lineout and scrum if they want to ride the momentum of beating South Africa with another win over the world champions this weekend.
Munich's Olympic village not 'haunted' 50 years after attack
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Germany, Israel mark 50 years since Munich Olympics massacre
Israel and Germany's presidents will jointly commemorate the 1972 Munich Olympics attack that left 11 Israeli athletes dead, after a last-minute compensation deal averted a feared boycott by bereaved relatives.
Man arrested for pointing gun at Argentine VP Kirchner
A man was arrested in Argentina on Thursday for pointing a gun at Vice President Cristina Kirchner, security minister Anibal Fernandez said.
Liverpool eye derby delight, Arsenal aim to extend perfect start
Bolstered by one of their "best nights", Liverpool will look to pile fresh misery on Merseyside rivals Everton this weekend.
Bagnaia 'man to beat' as Quartararo bids to end his MotoGP win streak
Italian Francesco Bagnaia bids to win his fourth successive MotoGP race on Sunday in San Marino and world championship leader Fabio Quartararo has labelled the Ducati rider "the man to beat".
Serena in doubles loss at US Open as Azarenka wins grudge match
Serena Williams closed one chapter on her epic Grand Slam story at the US Open on Thursday while Victoria Azarenka triumphed in a politically-charged grudge match.
La Rochelle open Top 14 with 'massive humility' and huge showdown
Former South Africa prop and La Rochelle scrum coach Gurthro Steenkamp says his side are starting from "zero" as the new French Top 14 campaign begins this Saturday, despite winning last season's European Champions Cup.
Jaguares demise a boost for Argentina rugby: NZ coach
New Zealand coach Ian Foster says that Argentina's surge as an international rugby force is partly down to their players' absence from the exhaustive demands of Super Rugby.
Lens in focus after fine start to French season
Lens might lack the glamour of Paris Saint-Germain and Marseille, but they have muscled in between France's biggest clubs at the top of Ligue 1 after an outstanding start to the season and hopes are high that they could even mount a lasting challenge for Champions League qualification.
Serena and Venus Williams out of US Open doubles
Serena and Venus Williams' glittering Grand Slam doubles career was brought to an abrupt end at the US Open on Thursday as the reunited sisters crashed out in the first round against Czech duo Lucie Hradecka and Linda Noskova.
Real Madrid tackle in-form Betis ahead of Champions League opener
Real Madrid put their perfect start to the season on the line this weekend against Real Betis, the only other La Liga team with a 100% record, before kicking off their Champions League defence.
McKeon headlines Australia team for swim short-course world titles
Eight Olympic gold medallists were named on Australia's team Friday for swimming's world short-course championships this year, spearheaded by Emma McKeon and Kaylee McKeown.
Man Utd's Antony swoop, Chelsea move for Aubameyang headline deadline deals
Manchester United were the biggest spenders on the Premier League's transfer deadline day as they splashed out £82 million ($94 million) on Ajax forward Antony, while Chelsea's frenzied spree culminated with a swoop for Barcelona forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
Big-spending Chelsea swoop for Barcelona's Aubameyang
Chelsea signed Barcelona forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in a reported £10.3 million (12 million euro) deal on Thursday as the club's incredible transfer window spending went over £240 million.
Choi, Ciganda and teen Yin share lead at LPGA Dana Open
Chinese teen Yin Ruoning fired a six-under par 65 to match South Korean Choi Hye-jin and Spain's Carlota Ciganda for the lead after Thursday's first round of the LPGA Dana Open.
British men in 89-year high at US Open
Cameron Norrie and Dan Evans reached the US Open third round on Thursday, giving Britain four men in the last 32 in New York for the first time since 1933.
Saints safety Maye arrested on firearm assault charge
New Orleans Saints safety Marcus Maye was arrested on Thursday on a charge of aggravated assault with a firearm, police in Louisiana said.
Man Utd's blockbuster Antony swoop leads deadline day spending
Manchester United were the biggest spenders on the Premier League's transfer deadline day as they splashed out £82 million ($94 million) on Ajax's Brazil forward Antony.
Koopmeiners takes Atalanta top in Serie A
Teun Koopmeiners slid home an 84th-minute penalty against Torino on Thursday to complete a hat-trick and a 3-1 win that lifted Atalanta to the top of Serie A.