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Afghanistan hail Lara inspiration in T20 World Cup heroics

Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan hailed the inspiration of cricket legend Brian Lara for helping them secure a place in the T20 World Cup for the first time.

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Springboks' double World Cup winner Kolisi back for Ireland series

Double Rugby World Cup-winning captain Siya Kolisi has been recalled by South Africa for a highly anticipated two-Test home against Ireland in July, South African Rugby announced on Tuesday.

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Debutant Evenepoel to lead Soudal-Quick Step at Tour de France

Former Vuelta a Espana champion Remco Evenepoel will lead Soudal-Quick Step as the Tour de France starting this weekend, the Belgian team announced on Tuesday.

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Zaccagni joy but Italy remain unsure of Euro 2024 title credentials

Italy might be in the knockout stage of Euro 2024 but all is far from rosy in the defending champions' camp after Mattia Zaccagni's last-gasp goal against Croatia guaranteed them a last-16 berth.

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Celebrations erupt in Afghan cities after World Cup heroics

Rare celebrations erupted in multiple Afghan cities on Tuesday after the national cricket team reached the World Cup semi-finals for the first time with a nail-biting T20 win over Bangladesh.

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Paris prepares to refashion Olympics with urban look

Paris is putting on its game face to welcome the world for an Olympics it hopes will transform the look and feel of the event and burnish its image in the eyes of the world.

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Badminton no.1 An says Olympic medal 'last piece of puzzle'

South Korea's badminton world number one An Se-young said Tuesday that a medal at next month's Paris Olympics will be the "final piece of the puzzle".

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Djokovic will only play at Wimbledon if he can 'fight for title'

Novak Djokovic says he will only play at Wimbledon if he is fit enough to "fight for the title" but his recovery from knee surgery is going well.

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Belgium aim to emerge top of four-way Group E scrap at Euro 2024

Belgium head into their final Group E game against Ukraine at Euro 2024 looking to grab top spot in a section where all four teams -- including Romania and Slovakia -- are level on three points.

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Indian FA accuses sacked Stimac of using astrologer to pick players

India's football federation has accused Igor Stimac of using an astrologer to pick players after sacking him as coach following their World Cup qualifying failure.

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Polarising Warner bows out with Australia World Cup exit

David Warner's 15-year international career came to an anti-climactic end on Tuesday as Australia were dumped out of the T20 World Cup in excruciating fashion.

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Afghanistan into semi-finals after Bangladesh thriller, Australia out

Afghanistan advanced to their first-ever senior world tournament semi-final with a nerve-jangling eight-run victory over Bangladesh at the T20 World Cup on Monday that eliminated mighty Australia.

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Brazil frustrated by Costa Rica, Colombia beat Paraguay at Copa

A lacklustre Brazil launched their Copa America campaign with a dour 0-0 draw against Costa Rica on Monday as James Rodriguez inspired Colombia to a 2-1 win over Paraguay.

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Olympic 800m champion Mu in tears as fall ends Paris dream

Reigning women's Olympic 800 metres champion Athing Mu will not defend her title at next month's Paris Games after suffering a dramatic fall at the US trials in Eugene, Oregon on Monday.

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Brazil frustrated by Costa Rica, Colombia beat Paraguay

A lacklustre Brazil launched their Copa America campaign with a dour 0-0 draw against Costa Rica on Monday as James Rodriguez inspired Colombia to a 2-1 win over Paraguay.

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Florida Panthers beat Edmonton Oilers 2-1 to win Stanley Cup final

The Florida Panthers defeated the Edmonton Oilers 2-1 to win ice hockey's Stanley Cup for the first time on Monday as Canada's 31-year title drought continued.

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Afghanistan held to 115-5 by Bangladesh in T20

Bangladesh's bowlers put a dent in Afghanistan's hopes of reaching the T20 World Cup semi-finals on Monday, restricting the Afghans to 115 for five batting first in their crucial Super Eight clash in St Vincent.

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Olympic legends: from Kohei Uchimura to Simone Biles - Part 5

AFP continues its look back at the history of the Olympics to pick out some of the legends who have lit up the Games.

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Olympic legends: from Steve Redgrave to Usain Bolt - Part 4

AFP continues its look back at the history of the Olympics to pick out some of the legends that have lit up the Games.

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Rodriguez steers Colombia past Paraguay at Copa America

James Rodriguez rolled back the years with a vintage performance to help Colombia open their Copa America campaign with a 2-1 victory over Paraguay in Houston on Monday.

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Birthday boy Messi returns to scene of Argentina Copa torment

The day after he turns 37, Lionel Messi will return to the scene of one of the most disappointing moments in his stellar career when Argentina face Chile at MetLife Stadium in Group A of the Copa America on Tuesday.

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Spain coach urges exciting team to keep feet on the ground at Euro 2024

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente told his team not to get carried away after they completed the group stage at Euro 2024 with a perfect record and not a single goal conceded.

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Sylvinho 'proud' of Albania players despite early Euros exit

Sylvinho hailed his Albania players despite their early exit from Euro 2024 after losing 1-0 to Spain on Monday and finishing bottom of Group B.

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Croatia coach Dalic angered by length of added time in Italy draw

Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic said the length of added time in his team's heartbreaking 1-1 draw with Italy at Euro 2024 on Monday was a "nonsense".

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Marseille have 'agreement in principle' with De Zerbi

Former Brighton coach Roberto De Zerbi has an agreement in principle with Marseille to become their new boss, the French club announced on Monday.

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Raging Spalletti blasts critics as Italy scrape through in Euros

Italy coach Luciano Spalletti lashed out at critics after his team drew 1-1 against Croatia on Monday to reach the Euro 2024 last 16.

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Former champion Ostapenko wins Eastbourne opener as Rybakina withdraws

Jelena Ostapenko launched her bid for a second Eastbourne title with a gritty straight sets win over Greet Minnen in the first round of the Wimbledon warm-up event on Monday, while top seed Elena Rybakina withdrew from the tournament.

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Last-gasp Zaccagni saves Italy and pushes Croatia towards Euros exit as Spain top group

Mattia Zaccagni kept Italy's European Championship title defence alive with an incredible late equaliser in the holder's thrilling 1-1 draw with Croatia, as Spain completed a perfect group stage and showed Albania the door.

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Modric bemoans 'cruel' late draw with Italy at Euros

Luka Modric said Italy's last-gasp equaliser was a "cruel" way for Croatia to be pushed to the brink of elimination from Euro 2024 on Monday.

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Zaccagni rescues Italy leaving Croatia in Euro 2024 limbo

Mattia Zaccagni's superb last-gasp strike fired Italy into the Euro 2024 knock-outs with a 1-1 draw against Croatia in a fraught Group B clash on Monday.

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Spain complete perfect Euro 2024 group stage as Albania go out

An early Ferran Torres strike gave Spain's second-string side a 1-0 win over Albania on Monday as the three-time champions finished the Euro 2024 group stage with a perfect record and the defeat eliminated their opponents.

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Redick confirmed as new Lakers coach

The Los Angeles Lakers confirmed the appointment of former NBA player-turned-pundit J.J. Redick as the new head coach of the franchise on Monday.

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