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Pandya fires first T20 fifty for India to set England tricky target
Hardik Pandya blasted his maiden Twenty20 international half-century as India scored 198-8 against England in Southampton on Thursday.
Nadal out of Wimbledon with abdominal injury, Kyrgios into final
Rafael Nadal announced Thursday that he was withdrawing from Wimbledon after failing to recover from an abdominal injury, ending his hopes of a calendar Grand Slam.
Miami set to host 2023 World Baseball Classic final
Plans for the 2023 World Baseball Classic were announced Thursday with Japan, Taiwan and US venues set for games and the final set for next March at Miami.
Boeing says risk 737 MAX 10 could be canceled
Boeing's CEO said the company could cancel the 737 MAX 10 if regulators don't certify the jet before new crew alerting system standards take effect in December, according to a report Thursday.
Tringale starts Scottish Open with stunning 61
Cameron Tringale shot a spectacular 61 in the first round of the Scottish Open on Thursday.
James Caan, star of 'The Godfather' and 'Misery,' dies aged 82: manager
James Caan, the US actor best known for playing Sonny Corleone in "The Godfather," has died aged 82, his manager said Thursday.
Spieth fears British Open at St Andrews could be 'too easy'
Jordan Spieth has voiced concerns the Old Course at St Andrews could prove too easy a challenge for the world's best players when the 'home of golf' stages next week's 150th British Open.
Portugal's Gouveia grabs early PGA Barbasol lead
Portugal's Ricardo Gouveia, playing only his second US PGA Tour event, fired an eight-under par 64 to seize the early lead in Thursday's opening round of the Barbasol Championship.
Hamilton backs tricky Mercedes to come good
Lewis Hamilton believes his troublesome Mercedes will win this season, but perhaps not at this weekend's Austrian Grand Prix.
Jabeur makes African history with Wimbledon final spot against Rybakina
Ons Jabeur became the first African woman in the Open era to reach a Grand Slam singles final on Thursday when she defeated close friend Tatjana Maria in the Wimbledon semi-finals.
Filipino Magsayo, Mexico's Vargas meet in battle of unbeatens
Filipino star Mark Magsayo will defend his World Boxing Council featherweight crown against former world champion Rey Vargas of Mexico on Saturday in a battle of unbeatens.
Huge groups of fin whales sign of hope for ocean giants
For the first time since whaling was banned, dozens of southern fin whales have been filmed feasting together in a "thrilling" Antarctic spectacle, hailed by scientists Thursday as a sign of hope for the world's second largest animal.
Rybakina eases past Halep to set up Wimbledon final against Jabeur
Russian-born Elena Rybakina overpowered former champion Simona Halep 6-3, 6-3 on Thursday to set up a Wimbledon final against Ons Jabeur.
Ons Jabeur, Tunisia's 'Minister of Happiness' on verge of Wimbledon title
Ons Jabeur, who on Thursday became the first African woman in the Open era to reach a Grand Slam singles final, has emerged as a national hero at home in Tunisia.
Gomez signs new Liverpool contract
Liverpool defender Joe Gomez signed a new five-year contract with the club on Thursday.
Tour de France leader Pogacar 'can't wait' for mountains
Defending champion Tadej Pogacar of the UAE Emirates team launched a blistering attack on a late climb to win stage six of the Tour de France and reclaim the overall leader's yellow jersey on Thursday.
World Rugby defend head-injury test as row rages over Sexton return
World Rugby has defended its Head Injury Assessment procedure against "irresponsible" remote diagnosis following a row over the selection of Ireland captain Johnny Sexton for this weekend's second Test against New Zealand.
Hajj crowds move to Mina as pilgrimage pinnacle nears
Hundreds of thousands of pilgrims journeyed from Saudi Arabia's Mecca to a white-tented city in Mina on Thursday as they neared the highlight of the biggest hajj ritual since the coronavirus pandemic began.
Pogacar takes Tour de France lead with stage six win
Defending champion Tadej Pogacar of the UAE Emirates team launched a blistering attack on a late climb to win stage six of the Tour de France and reclaim the overall leader's yellow jersey on Thursday.
New giant dinosaur predator discovered with tiny arms, like T. rex
Paleontologists said Thursday they had discovered a new giant carnivorous dinosaur species that had a massive head and tiny arms, just like Tyrannosaurus rex.
Barcelona hoping for 'positive response' on Lewandowski offer
Barcelona are hoping for "a positive response" from Bayern Munich after making an offer for their Polish striker Robert Lewandowski, club president Joan Laporta said on Thursday.
Silverstone crash victim Zhou gets all clear for Austria
Zhou Guanyu was on Thursday given the all clear to compete in this weekend's Austrian Grand Prix after remarkably escaping from his horror crash at Silverstone unharmed.
Jabeur makes African history with Wimbledon final spot
Ons Jabeur became the first African woman in the Open era to reach a Grand Slam singles final on Thursday when she defeated close friend Tatjana Maria in the Wimbledon semi-finals.
WNBA star Griner pleads guilty to drug charges in Russia
US basketball star Brittney Griner pleaded guilty Thursday to drug smuggling charges in a Russian court but denied intending to break the law in a case that has further inflamed tensions between Moscow and Washington.
One year after Haiti president assassinated, still no answers
Haiti on Thursday marked one year since president Jovenel Moise was shot dead in his private residence, with no mastermind or motive for the attack yet identified, and the investigation stalled.
Poland confirms scientist held by Iran, Austria and UK deny arrests
Iranian media reports that the Revolutionary Guards had arrested several foreign diplomats for espionage sowed confusion Thursday, after two of the countries concerned denied that their nationals had been detained.
Corberan resigns as coach of English second-tier Huddersfield
Carlos Corberan has resigned as head coach of Huddersfield Town, the English second-tier club announced Thursday.
Russian-born Rybakina eyes Wimbledon final despite compatriots' ban
Moscow-born Elena Rybakina will attempt to reach a first Wimbledon final on Thursday, counting her blessings that she escaped the tournament ban handed out to her Russian compatriots.
AC Milan make ex-delivery man Messias' move permanent
Junior Messias completed his rise from delivery man to Serie A star on Thursday when his move to AC Milan was made permanent by the Italian champions.
Scotland's Watson back from injury to win 50th cap against Pumas
Hamish Watson will return from injury to win his 50th Scotland cap in Saturday's second Test away to Argentina.
Nadal in race to be fit for Wimbledon semis as Djokovic targets 8th final
Rafael Nadal is facing a race against time to be fit for Friday's mouthwatering Wimbledon semi-final against Nick Kyrgios but can either man stop Novak Djokovic in his relentless push for a fourth straight crown?
Winger Cuthbert replaces Adams in only change to Wales team
Winger Alex Cuthbert replaces Josh Adams in the only change to the Wales starting line-up for the second Test against South Africa on Saturday in Bloemfontein.