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Saint Lucia's Alfred says Olympic gold shows talent counts, not your passport
Saint Lucia's Julien Alfred is bidding to add world 100 metres gold in Tokyo to her Olympic title and says her triumph last year shows no matter how small a nation you come from there is no need "to feel inferior".

Springboks hard man Wiese to take the All Blacks head-on
Recalled Springboks forward Jasper Wiese said Friday he was "stupid" to be suspended for a headbutt but is still vowing to play "on the edge" against the All Blacks.

Tinch's journey to be hurdles title contender sparked by stepdad's joke
A joke made at Cordell Tinch's expense by his stepfather sparked the American into returning to the track and could climax with him deposing three-time 110 metres hurdles world champion Grant Holloway in Tokyo.

Norman says 'we changed the game' as he officially departs LIV Golf
Greg Norman has officially signed off from LIV Golf, saying he "changed the game globally" while teasing an "exciting next adventure".

Crawford chases history in super middleweight title showdown with Alvarez
Saul "Canelo" Alvarez stands in the way of Terence Crawford's bid for boxing history Saturday when they clash in Las Vegas for Alvarez's undisputed super middleweight world title.

'I chose myself': Israeli transgender ref's journey to the top
Israeli referee Sapir Berman beamed as she recalled the moment her "dream came true" earlier this year, when she became the first transgender woman to officiate an international football match.

'No pressure' for teen Lutkenhaus, Team USA's youngest worlds athlete
US teen Cooper Lutkenhaus insists he feels "no pressure" about the coming world championships in Tokyo, where he will rub shoulders with top racers in the highly competitive 800m.

De Minaur vows to 'make life difficult' for Belgium in Davis Cup
World number eight Alex de Minaur pledged Friday to "make life difficult" for Belgium as he strives to put Australia into the Davis Cup finals for a fourth straight year.

Inoue out to prove pound-for-pound credentials against Akhmadaliev
Japan's unbeaten Naoya Inoue said he wants to prove he is boxing's pound-for-pound king against Uzbekistan's Murodjon Akhmadaliev on Sunday, hours after Canelo Alvarez squares off against Terence Crawford.

Manchester derby offers chance to salve wounds, Isak prepares for Liverpool bow
Manchester City will be desperate to avoid a third successive defeat when they face neighbours Manchester United as the Premier League returns this weekend, with Alexander Isak set for his Liverpool debut.

Love, Kraft star as Packers cruise past Commanders 27-18
Green Bay quarterback Jordan Love threw for 292 yards and two touchdowns as the Packers romped to a 27-18 NFL victory over the Washington Commanders on Thursday.

Wallabies skipper says wounded Argentina 'a scary proposition'
Skipper Harry Wilson admitted Friday a fired-up Argentina was a "scary proposition" and Australia must improve their discipline or risk a repeat of the thrashing they were handed last year.

Canada's Hughes seizes one-shot lead in PGA Procore Championship
Mackenzie Hughes fired 11 birdies in a sizzling nine-under par 63 on Thursday to take a one-stroke lead over Ryder Cup-bound Ben Griffin and Matt McCarty in the US PGA Tour Procore Championship

Chivu's Inter still a work in progress ahead of Juve clash
Cristian Chivu's Inter Milan have failed to convince ahead of Saturday's grudge match at fierce rivals Juventus, as Serie A returns this weekend with champions Napoli travelling to Fiorentina.

Hamburg visit Bayern as one of Germany's biggest rivalries returns
Newly-promoted Hamburg travel to Bayern Munich on Saturday as the Bundesliga sees the return of one of its most storied clashes -- seven years on from the last 'North-South Summit'.

Backed by BlueCo, Strasbourg spend big and aim high
Paris Saint-Germain's domination of Ligue 1 is almost total, but Strasbourg, rather than the European champions, were France's biggest spenders in the recent transfer window.

Bordeaux-Begles' Woki says he matured at Racing ahead of return
Bordeaux-Begles forward Cameron Woki returns to Racing 92 in the French Top 14 on Sunday for the first time since his close-season departure, saying "failures" in Paris helped him grow as a player.

Familiar foes face off in Women's Rugby World Cup quarter-finals
The Women's Rugby World Cup reaches the quarter-final stage this weekend, with four clashes between old rivals.

Barca Liga homecoming against Valencia reduced to tiny stadium
After three weeks on the road to start the La Liga season champions Barcelona play their first home match on Sunday, although it won't be the glorious return to the rebuilt Spotify Camp Nou they had hoped for.

Canadian players acquitted in assault case can return to NHL December 1
Five Canadian ice hockey players who were acquitted of sexual assault charges will be suspended to start the NHL season but can return December 1, the league said Thursday.

Chanettee takes two-shot lead in LPGA Queen City Championship
Two-time LPGA winner Chanettee Wannasaen holed out for an eagle on the way to a nine-under par 63 on Thursday to take a two-shot lead after the first round of the Queen City Championship in Cincinnati, Ohio.

NBA trailblazer Jason Collins battling brain tumor
Jason Collins, the former NBA player who became the first openly gay man to play in a major US pro sports league, is undergoing treatment for a brain tumor, the league said in a statement on his behalf on Thursday.

NBA trailblazer Jason Collins battling brain cancer
Jason Collins, the former NBA player who became the first openly gay man to play in a major US pro sports league in 2014, is undergoing treatment for a brain tumor, the league said in a statement on his behalf on Thursday.

McIlroy five shots off European PGA lead after finding water on 18th
Rory McIlroy ended the opening day of the DP World (European) Tour PGA Championship five shots off the lead after finding water on the last hole at a rainswept Wentworth on Thursday.

Eagles and Chiefs clash in Super Bowl rematch
Kansas City quarterback Patrick Mahomes says the Chiefs will have to take their game to another level if they want to avenge a Super Bowl defeat to the Philadelphia Eagles in a mouthwatering rematch on Sunday.

Litton guides Bangladesh to win over Hong Kong in Asia Cup T20
Skipper Litton Das top-scored with 59 as Bangladesh beat a spirited Hong Kong by seven wickets in their first match of the Asia Cup on Thursday.

Lyles and Alfred the targets in world 100m
Olympic champions Noah Lyles and Julien Alfred will take to the track in Tokyo on Saturday for heats of the 100m.

Ganna takes Vuelta stage 18 time trial victory, two protestors arrested
Filippo Ganna won stage 18 of the Vuelta a Espana on Thursday, an individual time trial shortened for security reasons, while two protestors were arrested.

Man City 'keeper Donnarumma ready for challenge of world's best league
Manchester City's new goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma is ready to prove himself in the "best league in the world" after leaving Paris Saint-Germain.

Canada relish pressure ahead of Rugby World Cup quarter-final against Australia
Canada captain Alex Tessier said "pressure is a privilege" ahead of her team's Women's Rugby Cup quarter-final against underdogs Australia.

Madrid to host 2027 Champions League final
The 2027 Champions League final will be played at the Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid, European football's governing body UEFA announced on Thursday.

Ganna takes Vuelta stage 19 time trial victory, two protestors arrested
Filippo Ganna won stage 18 of the Vuelta a Espana on Thursday, an individual time trial shortened for security reasons, while two protestors were arrested.