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Chocolates for Nemo as Davies prepares for Vendee Globe

Sailors can be a superstitious bunch and Sam Davies, one of 40 skippers to set off next month on the Vendee Globe solo round-the-world yacht race, is no different.

Smith and late wickets rescue England in third Pakistan Test

England fought back to reduce Pakistan to 73-3 on the first day of the series-deciding third Test in Rawalpindi Thursday, after off-spinner Sajid Khan took six wickets.

Olympic champion Zheng hails China's tennis boom

Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen said Thursday that tennis has become so popular in China that players are struggling to book courts and find coaches.

Sundar 'will never forget' seven-wicket haul as New Zealand 259 all out

Washington Sundar said he "will never forget" his return to the India side after taking seven wickets Thursday as New Zealand were spun out for 259 on day one of the second Test.

Madrid's Rodrygo to miss Clasico with injury

Real Madrid's Brazilian forward Rodrygo will miss El Clasico against Barcelona on Saturday after suffering a thigh injury in this week's Champions League win against Borussia Dortmund.

Pakistan 73-3, trail England by 194 after spinner Sajid shines

England fought back to reduce Pakistan to 73-3 at close on the opening day of the series-deciding third Test in Rawalpindi on Thursday, with home spinner Sajid Khan grabbing six wickets.

Sundar dazzles with seven wickets as New Zealand 259 all out

Washington Sundar dazzled on his return to India's side with seven wickets New Zealand were spun out for 259 on day one of the second Test on Thursday.

Bagnaia on 'mission' to overhaul Martin in MotoGP title fight

Reigning two-time MotoGP world champion Francesco Bagnaia warned Jorge Martin on Thursday that he is on a "mission" to overhaul his title rival, starting in Thailand this weekend.

Sajid takes six as England dimissed for 267 in third Test

Pakistan spinner Sajid Khan took six wickets as England were all out for 267 after electing to bat on the opening day of the series-deciding third Test in Rawalpindi on Thursday.

Sundar bags seven as India bowl out New Zealand for 259

Washington Sundar took seven wickets as India's spinners bowled out New Zealand for 259 in the final session of day one of the second Test on Thursday.

Smith's 89 leads England fightback to 242-8 at tea in third Test

Jamie Smith missed a century by 11 runs but lifted England to 242-8 at tea in the series-deciding third Test on Thursday, after Pakistan spinner Sajid Khan's four wickets had the visitors stuttering at 118-6.

India spinners strike but Ravindra, Conway help N. Zealand to 201-5

Half-centuries by Rachin Ravindra and Devon Conway helped New Zealand to 201-5 against a spin-charged India at tea on day one of the second Test on Thursday.

Japan rookie Saigo takes one-shot lead at LPGA in Kuala Lumpur

Japanese rookie Mao Saigo carded a nine-under-par 63 to take a one-shot lead after the first round of the LPGA Maybank Championship in Kuala Lumpur on Thursday.

Rabada 'a superstar' as South Africa crush Bangladesh

South Africa cruised to a seven-wicket win over Bangladesh in the first Test on Thursday with fast bowler Kagiso Rabada the star of the show in Mirpur.

'Idiot' Schauffele cards quadruple bogey at Zozo Championship

Double major winner Xander Schauffele called himself "an idiot" after carding a quadruple-bogey eight on an opening day to forget at the PGA Tour's Zozo Championship in Japan on Thursday.

South Africa cruise to seven-wicket win in Bangladesh Test

South Africa cruised to a seven-wicket first Test win over Bangladesh Thursday, taking a 1-0 lead in the two-match series.

Ashwin strikes as New Zealand 92-2 at lunch in second India Test

India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin took two wickets, including captain Tom Latham, as New Zealand reached 92-2 at lunch on day one of the second Test on Thursday.

'Monster' Inoue set for Christmas cracker against Australian Goodman

Japan's undisputed super-bantamweight world champion Naoya Inoue will defend his titles against Australia's Sam Goodman in Tokyo on Christmas Eve, it was announced Thursday.

Bucks cruise past depleted Sixers, Suns rally past Clippers

Damian Lillard scored 30 points and Giannis Antetokounmpo added 25 as the Milwaukee Bucks rolled to a 124-109 victory over the injury-depleted Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday in the NBA season-opener for both teams.

Rabada-inspired S. Africa need 106 to win Bangladesh Test

South African fast bowler Kagiso Rabada finished with figures of 6-46 on Thursday to bowl out Bangladesh for 307 on day four of the first Test in Mirpur.

Inter and Juve face off after contrasting fortunes in Champions League

Inter Milan head into Sunday's clash with Juventus in fine spirits after snatching a last gasp win at Young Boys while their Serie A title rivals are struggling to fire under new coach Thiago Motta.

Bucks cruise past depleted Sixers to open NBA campaign

Damian Lillard scored 30 points and Giannis Antetokounmpo added 25 as the Milwaukee Bucks rolled to a 124-109 victory over the injury-depleted Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday in the NBA season-opener for both teams.

Botafogo blast five past Penarol in Libertadores semi

Jefferson Savarino scored twice as Brazil's Botafogo crushed Uruguay's Penarol 5-0 in their Copa Libertadores semi-final, first-leg on Wednesday.

Japan wants to host 2031 World Cup to fire up women's football

Japan wants to host the Women's World Cup in 2031 to ignite the domestic game and cut the gap on Europe and North America, the country's football chief told AFP.

Dodgers idol Ohtani eyes World Series coronation

Ten short months after joining the Los Angeles Dodgers with the goal of finally challenging for a championship, Shohei Ohtani is on the threshold of realising his dream.

Goliath v Goliath: Yankees, Dodgers clash in World Series classic

The two biggest teams from America's two biggest cities, led by baseball's two biggest superstars. East Coast v West Coast. Broadway v Hollywood. Goliath v Goliath.

Messi and Miami have sights set on MLS Cup playoff triumph

Lionel Messi begins his first MLS playoff campaign on Friday when Inter Miami take on Atlanta United in the opening game of the post-season journey to the MLS Cup final.

'Too soon' to call Barca contenders despite Bayern romp: Flick

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said it was too early to say his team were contenders to win the Champions League even after they hammered six-time winners Bayern Munich 4-1 on Wednesday.

Liverpool driven on by 'destroyed' season

Liverpool defender Kostas Tsimikas said last season's heartbreak was driving the Reds' excellent start this campaign, after Wednesday's 1-0 Champions League win at RB Leipzig.

Barca thrash Bayern in Champions League, Liverpool stay perfect

A Raphinha hat-trick handed Barcelona a 4-1 win against Bayern Munich in the Champions League on Wednesday, while Liverpool stayed perfect with a 1-0 win at RB Leipzig and Erling Haaland produced another moment of magic for Manchester City.

'Freak' Haaland leaves Man City team-mates 'speechless'

Erling Haaland's athleticism stunned Pep Guardiola and his Manchester City team-mates with a stunning backheel finish at shoulder height in a 5-0 Champions League rout of Sparta Prague on Wednesday.

Ten Hag argues Man Utd on the 'right path' to success

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag is "convinced" his side are heading in the right direction despite a troubled start to the season that has called the Dutch coach's future into question.

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