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England bid to banish booze woes as Pakistan seek self-respect
England will aim to put their latest drinking drama behind them when they face Pakistan in the second Test at Lord's starting on Thursday.
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A record number of Japanese players are in the Premier League this season, with clubs attracted by their proven quality, value for money and the "very little risk" involved in signing them.
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'Grease' star Olivia Newton-John dies aged 73
Singer Olivia Newton-John, who gained worldwide fame as the high school sweetheart Sandy in the hit movie "Grease", died on Monday after a 30-year battle with cancer. She was 73.
French experts ponder plan to transport whale back to sea
Experts are looking at a plan to transport a malnourished beluga whale that has swum up France's River Seine back to sea before its health deteriorates any further, officials said Monday.
Dortmund complete Modeste signing from Cologne
Borussia Dortmund on Monday completed the signing of veteran Cologne striker Anthony Modeste as a replacement for Sebastien Haller, who is undergoing treatment for cancer.
Serena Williams makes triumphant return to hardcourts
Serena Williams stepped onto a hardcourt for the first time in a year and a half on Monday and fought through for a 6-3, 6-4 victory over Spain's Nuria Parrizas Diaz.
Williams overcomes Spaniard's threat in Toronto
Serena Williamas had to survive a 25-minute game in the second set as she defeated Spain's Nuria Parrizas Diaz 6-3, 6-4 on Monday at the WTA Toronto Masters.
Su-bear-ru: Bear spends night in US couple's car
A bear that let itself into a US couple's car had to spend the night there after shutting itself in.
PGA Tour asks judge to deny LIV trio berths in playoffs
The US PGA Tour filed a motion in federal court on Monday asking three LIV Golf players not be allowed to compete in this week's FedEx Cup playoff opener.
South Africa wait on Rabada ahead of England warm-up
South Africa could be without fast bowler Kagiso Rabada for their final warm-up match ahead of next week's first Test against England at Lord's.
Halep sprints to quick Toronto triumph
Simona Halep swept the opening seven games on her way to a 6-0, 6-2 victory over Donna Vekic on Monday to reach the second round of the WTA Toronto Masters.
Fraser-Pryce impresses again with 100m win at Hungary meet
Jamaica sprint star Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce demonstrated her consistency in form with a winning time of 10.67sec in the World Athletics Continental Tour Gold Level Meeting in Szekesfehervarin, Hungary on Monday.
Former Man Utd star Giggs accused of 'litany of abuse' at assault trial
Former Manchester United star Ryan Giggs went on trial Monday accused of submitting his former girlfriend to a "litany of abuse" during a coercive and "toxic" relationship, in a case that has upended his managerial career.
Title-chasing Espargaro fractures heel in Silverstone crash
Title-chasing Spanish MotoGP rider Aleix Espargaro fractured his right heel in a crash at the British Grand Prix in Silverstone, his Aprilia team confirmed on Monday.
Formula One great Hamilton thinking of extending career beyond 2023
Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton has said he could continue in Formula One beyond the finish of his current contract with Mercedes.
Tennis star Zverev launches diabetes charity
Tennis world No.2 Alexander Zverev has launched a charity to raise awareness of type 1 diabetes, a condition the 25-year-old recently revealed he has been suffering from.
Climate deniers use past heat records to sow doubt online
With Europe gripped by successive heatwaves, climate-change deniers are spreading scepticism by publishing data on social media on extreme temperatures allegedly recorded decades ago to imply scientists are exaggerating global warming.
After 'historic' US climate bill, scientists urge global action
Scientists on Monday welcomed the passing of US President Joe Biden's "historic" climate bill while calling for other major emitters -- namely the European Union -- to follow suit and implement ambitious plans to slash emissions.
Beluga whale is now stationary in Seine: NGO
A malnourished beluga whale that has swum up France's River Seine is no longer progressing but is still alive, environmental group Sea Shepherd said Monday.
Holders Wydad Casablanca among 58 CAF Champions League hopefuls
Title-holders Wydad Casablanca from Morocco are among 58 clubs who have entered the 2022-2023 CAF Champions League, with the qualifying rounds draw to be made in Cairo on Tuesday.
Australia smash India to win hockey gold on final day of Commonwealths
Australia demolished India 7-0 in the men's hockey final on Monday to maintain their perfect record at the Commonwealth Games and end their gold medal hunt in style.
Red-carded Springbok Arendse banned for four matches
South Africa wing Kurt-Lee Arendse was suspended on Monday for four matches after committing a dangerous foul in a Rugby Championship victory over New Zealand at the weekend, the organisers said.
African players in Europe: Salah, Mane score as season starts
African superstars and former Liverpool teammates Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane scored at the weekend as new league seasons dawned in Europe.
Women cricket stars eye Olympic chance after Commonwealths
Women cricketers say they would "love to go to LA" to chase Olympic glory after a strikingly successful debut at the Commonwealth Games.
Medvedev retains top spot as Washington winner Kyrgios climbs to 37
Daniil Medvedev, who won his first tournament of the year at the weekend, retained his position at the top of the ATP rankings published on Monday while Nick Kyrgios climbed to his highest rank in two and half years.
Stranded Beluga whale is now stationary in Seine: NGO
A malnourished beluga whale that has swum up France's River Seine is no longer progressing but is still alive, environmental group Sea Shepherd said Monday.
Hong Kong reduces Covid quarantine for arrivals
Hong Kong will cut mandatory hotel quarantine for international arrivals from one week to three days from Friday, Chief Executive John Lee announced in an easing of Covid restrictions that have severely curbed travel.
Kasatkina rallies to beat Rogers in WTA San Jose final
Daria Kasatkina rallied to beat Shelby Rogers in three sets Sunday, capturing her fifth WTA title at the hardcourt tournament in San Jose, California.
All Blacks wait on injuries to Jordie, Beauden Barrett
New Zealand are waiting on the fitness of brothers Beauden and Jordie Barrett ahead of the All Blacks' decisive second Test away to South Africa this Saturday.
How a Czech football hooligan became a UFC champion, via Japan
Jiri Prochazka was a football hooligan in his native Czech Republic until martial arts and an ancient Japanese text inspired him to turn from street fighting to cage fighting -- and become a UFC world champion.
Former Man Utd star Giggs goes on trial for assault
Former Manchester United star Ryan Giggs stands trial Monday on charges of attacking and coercively controlling his ex-girlfriend, in a case that has upended his managerial career.
Kyrgios beats Nishioka for first ATP title in three years
Wimbledon runner-up Nick Kyrgios won his seventh ATP title and first in three years by defeating Japan's Yoshihito Nishioka in Sunday's men's final at the ATP and WTA Washington Open.
Dixon wins Kiwi duel to win IndyCar Music City Grand Prix
New Zealand's Scott Dixon outraced countryman Scott McLaughlin to the checkered flag Sunday to win the Music City Grand Prix for his 53rd career IndyCar triumph.
Mexico president urges increased effort to save trapped miners
Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador called Sunday for intensified efforts to save 10 workers trapped in a flooded coal mine, during a visit to see firsthand the rescue operation.