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Australia were dominant on day two of the first day-night Ashes Test, declaring on 442-8 and restricting England to 29-1 at stumps.

Overton: Smith was rattled

England bowler Craig Overton suggested incessant chat got "under the skin" of Australia captain Steve Smith before he fell to a poor shot on day one of the Adelaide Ashes Test.

Overton gets back at Smith

Craig Overton revealed that his maiden Test wicket only came after his victim, Australia captain Steve Smith, had sledged him over his bowling pace.

The Ashes Round-up

Australia scrapped to 4-209 on day one of the first day-night Ashes Test, with the harum-scarum traditions of pink-ball cricket put to rest on an attritional Adelaide Saturday.

England finally get rid of Smith

Debutant Craig Overton was the man to remove Steve Smith as the Australia captain faltered for the first time in this Ashes series on day one of the day-night Test in Adelaide.

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England's cricket team have reportedly been subjected to a midnight curfew in Australia after controversy followed the Brisbane Test.

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Jake Ball's hopes of featuring in Brisbane looked to have been dashed by an ankle injury, but the England bowler says he is back to fitness.

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Rafael Nadal has been paid €12,000 in damages after suing a French politician who suggested that he had doped in his career.

Federer maintains perfect run

Roger Federer continued his perfect record at the ATP Finals but had to go the distance to defeat Marin Cilic on Friday (AEDT).

UFC pull Silva from China show

The UFC's first foray into China has hit a bump in the road after Anderson Silva was pulled from the card over a potential doping violation.

Slater backs Cronk to play on

Melbourne Storm icon Billy Slater has backed former team-mate Cooper Cronk to carry on playing, even if he does leave for NRL rivals.

UEFA charge Everton after brawl

UEFA have charged Everton after a fan struck Lyon goalkeeper Anthony Lopes in a flashpoint during Thursday's Europa League tie.

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Cricket's governing body, the ICC, has approved plans for Test and ODI formats to be split into league formats.

Halep cruises to Sharapova win

Simona Halep secured a first career win over Maria Sharapova to avenge her US Open loss and serve a warning to rivals at the China Open.

Cheika defends Folau on Leyds foul

South Africa wing Dillyn Leyds said Israel Folau "100 per cent" pulled his hair in a tackle, but Australia coach Michael Cheika disagreed.

Wallabies and Boks draw again

There was nothing to separate South Africa and Australia as they drew 27-27 in Bloemfontein, their second tie of the 2017 Rugby Championship handing New Zealand the title.

Moeen: England can win without Ben

Moeen Ali believes England can still enjoy a successful Ashes tour of Australia even if influential all-rounder Ben Stokes is not available.

Wade knows runs are required

Australia wicketkeeper Matthew Wade has an Ashes point to prove in Australia's final one-day international against India, with his awful form with the bat putting him at risk of being dropped.

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England have named their squad to try and retain the Ashes in Australia. Here it is in full.

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Ben Stokes and Alex Hales will play no part in the fourth England-West Indies ODI after the all-rounder was arrested in Bristol.

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England director of cricket Andrew Strauss defended the number of changes made to the batting line-up, but admits it is not ideal.

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Andrew Surman's maiden Premier League goal and Jermain Defoe's first for Bournemouth in almost two decades saw off Brighton on Friday.

Kohli 'better than Smith in ODIs'

India captain Virat Kohli is a superior one-day international batsman to Australia counterpart Steve Smith, according to former Aussie skipper Michael Clarke.

Murray out until 2018

Andy Murray has revealed that he expects to miss the remainder of the 2017 season due to a hip injury.

Senate interest in Force cull

Western Force's controversial axing from Super Rugby could be the subject of an inquiry from the Australian Senate.

Warner tons up again in Chittagong

David Warner registered back-to-back centuries to propel Australia into a strong position at stumps on day three of the second test against Bangladesh.

Anderson: Windies decider good prep

James Anderson will put the looming milestone of 500 Test wickets aside as he tries to inspire England to a series victory over West Indies.

WATCH: Lyon and Warner lead fightback on day three

David Warner's composed riposte helped Australia make great strides towards a rare away win against Bangladesh after Nathan Lyon earlier turned the tide with the ball on day three of the first Test in Dhaka.

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Conor McGregor's goading of Floyd Mayweather Jr seems to have influenced the boxing great, with a request to fight in 8oz gloves submitted.

Australia 'ahead of the game'

Australia coach Darren Lehmann believes his side can snap a miserable run in Asia against Bangladesh, despite preparations being delayed.

Golovkin not retiring after Canelo

Gennady Golovkin has hinted he could step away from boxing after facing Saul Alvarez, but the Kazakh's trainer says he will not retire soon.

Fed wants trophies, not top spot

After a record-breaking triumph at Wimbledon delivered a 19th grand slam, Roger Federer's future goals are simple - keep winning trophies.

Cilic beats Muller in Wimbledon QF

Marin Cilic will face Sam Querrey for a place in the Wimbledon final after beating Rafael Nadal's conqueror Gilles Muller on Wednesday.

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Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather Jr went face to face for the first time since their Las Vegas megafight was confirmed.

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Simona Halep could be an early beneficiary of Angelique Kerber's Wimbledon elimination as the number one ranking looms for the Romanian.

Injury forces Kyrgios retirement

Nick Kyrgios became the first major casualty of Wimbledon 2017 as he was forced to retire from his first-round match with Pierre-Hugues Herbert.

Germany U21 1 Spain U21 0

Mitchell Weiser scored the decisive goal as Germany won the European Under-21 Championship for a second time by beating Spain.

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Warren Gatland suggested that All Blacks coach Steve Hansen is "worried" about facing the British and Irish Lions as the mind games ramp up ahead of the first Test.

Amir fit for Champions Trophy final

Pakistan paceman Mohammad Amir has been passed fit to face India in the ICC Champions Trophy final at The Oval on Sunday.

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Diego Souza struck twice but an emotional goal for Thiago Silva was the highlight for Brazil as the tourists beat Australia 4-0 in Melbourne.

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Shakib Al Hasan and Mahmudullah each struck centuries as their incredible record ODI stand for Bangladesh ensured a victory over New Zealand that kept their ICC Champions Trophy hopes alive and knocked out the Black Caps.

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Sri Lanka blew the ICC Champions Trophy wide open with a record-breaking seven-wicket win over India at The Oval.

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David Warner has suggested Cricket Australia (CA) is undermining the team's efforts at the Champions Trophy as a pay dispute rumbles on through the tournament.

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Steve Hansen has warned the British and Irish Lions that New Zealand are a more complete team than the one who destroyed the tourists 3-0 in 2005.

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Sam Stosur won the all-Australian battle against Daria Gavrilova at the Internationaux de Strasbourg to win her first WTA Tour title in almost two years.

Australia edge out Sri Lanka

Australia almost made a mess of chasing down 319 against Sri Lanka, but Aaron Finch (137) and Travis Head (85) got them home.

Joshua eyes slice of May-Mac pie

Floyd Mayweather Jr vs Conor McGregor, with Anthony Joshua on the undercard? The world heavyweight champion won't rule it out.

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Rangi Chase will swap the top of Super League for the bottom after penning a loan deal to join Widnes Vikings from Castleford Tigers.

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Roger Federer will skip the entire clay-court season, having confirmed he will not take part in the French Open as he eyes Wimbledon.

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After Red Bull's updated package failed to put Daniel Ricciardo in the race at the front, the Australian admitted to being jealous.

Guptill screamer inspires Kings XI

Kieron Pollard's one-man wrecking crew fell just short of guiding Mumbai Indians to a record IPL chase against Kings XI Punjab.

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Juventus secured simple passage to their second Champions League final in three years as a 2-1 win over Monaco secured a 4-1 aggregate win.

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Manchester United mega-fan Usain Bolt has told Jose Mourinho to plot a summer raid on Arsenal for their star striker Alexis Sanchez.

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Former heavyweight champion Tyson Fury has set his sights on regaining his belts from British rival Anthony Joshua.

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The battle between the top two in NRL went the way of Melbourne Storm, while New Zealand Warriors left it late to overcome Sydney Roosters.

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Bernd Bonte hailed Anthony Joshua's 11-round epic win over Wladimir Klitschko as on of the greatest boxing matches in history.

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Andrew Tye took his second T20 hat-trick as Gujarat Lions got off the mark in the IPL for 2017 with a comfortable win over Pune.

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As the Melbourne Rebels and Western Force fear for their Super Rugby future, the Victorian franchise have lashed out at the ARU.

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After eight months on the sidelines recuperating a torn Achilles tendon, Sonny Bill Williams will make his Blues debut on Saturday.

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Bernard Foley will return to the Waratahs' starting side against the Hurricanes in Friday's Super Rugby clash after recovering from concussion.

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Jurgen Klopp had a crack at his own fans after Liverpool marched to a 3-1 derby win over Everton at Anfield.

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Jurgen Klopp made Merseyside derby history on Saturday as Liverpool's 3-1 win over Everton at Anfield made him the first Reds manager to win his first three league clashes against their city rivals.

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Virat Kohli has been backed by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) following his accusations aimed at Australia and captain Steve Smith over the use of DRS.

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Barcelona head coach Luis Enrique will not renew his contract at the end of the campaign, telling reporters, "I need a rest".

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St-Pierre will return to the UFC with the middleweight title on the line, it has been confirmed.

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Australia will already know to expect a stern fightback from India, having demolished them in Pune, says Sachin Tendulkar.

Pacquiao-Khan bout agreed for April

Manny Pacquiao will fight former sparring partner Amir Khan in April after negotiations between the pair were concluded.

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Usain Bolt has joked that he could be as good as Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney as he eyes a future in football after athletics.

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Two men have been arrested by a UK law enforcement agency as part of an investigation into spot-fixing in the Pakistan Super League (PSL).

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South Africa scored the highest total in a Newlands ODI, thanks to Faf du Plessis' massive 185 - just short of an individual record.

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Jason Gillespie has downplayed doubts over Joe Root's experience as he seems destined to become the next England Test captain.

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England turned in one of the great (or should that be terrible?) batting collapses to hand India the T20I series.

90,000 to watch Joshua-Klitschko

A post-war British record crowd will watch Anthony Joshua and Wladimir Klitschko rumble for heavyweight dominance at Wembley in April.

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Swiss great Roger Federer hinted that he wants to go for his 18th grand-slam title against long-term foe Rafael Nadal in Melbourne.

Serena expects battle with Venus

Serena Williams anticipates a battle against her "toughest opponent" after booking a spot in the Australian Open final opposite sister Venus.

Australia thrash Pakistan

David Warner and Travis Head combined for Australia's highest ODI opening stand, blasting 284 runs to end the Pakistan series on a record-breaking high.

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Roger Federer is an Australian Open final away from adding to his record grand-slam haul after beating Stan Wawrinka 7-5 6-3 1-6 4-6 6-3 in Melbourne.

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Nesta Carter has been found guilty of doping at the 2008 Olympics, meaning Jamaica's gold-winning 4x100m relay team have lost their medals.

Sixers into BBL final vs Heat

Brendon McCullum could not match the six-hitting of Moises Henriques as Sydney Sixers earned a BBL final spot.

Mason recovering from head injury

Hull City have confirmed that Ryan Mason is awake and speaking after he was rushed into surgery for a fractured skull sustained at Chelsea.

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After Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray were eliminated early, Roger Federer staked his claim to the Australian Open by beating Kei Nishikori.

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Aussie Sam Stosur tried to find the positives out of her first round loss to Heather Watson but admits her horror run at the Australian Open is starting to get old.

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A decal of West Ham's Dimitri Payet chant had a steward near it on Saturday, ahead of an anticipated fan backlash against the winger.

Schneiderlin to Everton for £24m

Morgan Schneiderlin has ended his Manchester United exile by sealing a $39 million AUD switch to Premier League rivals Everton.

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Former England manager Graham Taylor has died at the age of 72, leaving behind a legacy as one of the greatest managers in Football League history.

Pakistan suffer Sarfraz ODI blow

Pakistan could be without vice-captain Sarfraz Ahmed for their one-day international series against Australia after the wicketkeeper flew home for personal reasons.

Ochieng stuns City to lift Adelaide

Mark Ochieng's first A-League goal has helped Adelaide United to a shock 2-1 victory over Melbourne City.

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Liverpool were lucky to leave Southampton only 1-0 down in the EFL Cup semi-finals and Jurgen Klopp was critical of his players post-match.

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After being crowned 2016's top star twice in recent months, Cristiano Ronaldo believes he is one of the greatest footballers ever.

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Steve Smith hailed Australia's response following their woeful start to the Test summer, which ended by thrashing Pakistan 3-0.

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Chris Froome dismissed Lance Armstrong's Tour de France records, expunged after the American admitted a career built on cheating.

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Pakistan's record run-scorer in Test cricket Younis Khan is not ready to retire, despite approaching his 40th birthday.

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Caroline Wozniacki is the biggest name left in the ASB Classic after Madison Brengle stunned Serena Williams and her sister Venus withdrew.

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Local favourite Ashleigh Barty pushed Angelique Kerber to her limit before finally succumbing to the world numb-one in three sets at the Brisbane International.

Dhoni gives up captaincy

MS Dhoni has resigned as India's captain in one-day internationals and Twenty20s, but will remain available for selection against England this month.

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Manu Tuilagi has been ruled out of England's Six Nations campaign after suffering a Premiership season-ending knee injury that wrecks his hopes of touring New Zealand with the British and Irish Lions.

Morgan inspires Thunder over Stars

Eoin Morgan's thrilling late show kept the Sydney Thunder's Big Bash League defence alive, as he struck a six from the last ball of the match to finish unbeaten on 71 and secure a six-wicket victory over Melbourne Stars.

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Just a day into 2017, we may already have the goal of the year after Olivier Giroud's moment of magic for Arsenal against Crystal Palace.

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Usain Bolt was among the happy callers on Manchester United's TV station after a late win over Middlesbrough in the Premier League.

Del Potro to miss Australian Open

Juan Martin del Potro says missing the Australian Open will have a positive impact on his 2017 as a whole.

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On the back of a year that could have been considered both his best and worst, Nick Kyrgios wants a solely positive 2017.

McGregor responds to Mayweather

Conor McGregor has said he will break Floyd Mayweather Jr's face in the latest social-media sparring between the possibly destined pair.

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Max Verstappen cemented his growing legacy as Formula One's daredevil by attempting more overtakes than any driver in history last season.

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Yasir Shah is expected to be fit for the day-night Test between Pakistan and Australia in Brisbane.

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Arnold Palmer's family demanded that the public be privy to one of the golfing great's Masters trophies after it was auctioned for $444,000.

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Wasps took control of Pool 2 in the Champions Cup with a 32-17 win over Pro12 champions inspired by Australia star Kurtley Beale.

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World heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua says he already knows how he will go about beating Wladimir Klitschko at Wembley Stadium in April.

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Jack Nicklaus' major haul is still in Tiger Woods' sight as he gets to grips with life back on the PGA Tour.

McGregor: Mayweather wants fight

UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor had stern words for Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Paulie Malignaggi as a move to boxing nears fruition.

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Cristiano Ronaldo is joined by 10 Real Madrid team-mates on the FIFA FIFPro World11 longlist after their 2016 Champions League triumph.

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The brother and agent of Ronaldinho has claimed the two-time World Player of the Year could play for Chapecoense.

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Nico Rosberg can understand Lewis Hamiltoin's Abu Dhabi tactics, but stopped short of saying whether he would have done the same.

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Michael Cheika says England prop Dan Cole has made a career out of infringing scrum laws as the Australia coach looks ahead to Sunday morning.

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Debutant Peter Handscomb said batting opposite the in-form Usman Khawaja made reaching his 50 against South Africa in Adelaide easier.

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Mark Philippoussis has become the latest tennis veteran to offer advice to help Nick Kyrgios reach his potential.

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Kyle Abbott says South Africa must make early inroads into Australia's tail when the third Test resumes on Saturday.

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Virat Kohli believes British media are attempting to destabilise his plans after he was accused of ball-tampering.

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South Africa captain Faf du Plessis says he "could have batted for another week" after a superlative unbeaten hundred against Australia.

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Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg faced the media together in Abu Dhabi on Thursday ahead of the Formula One title showdown.

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The Brisbane Broncos are set to benefit from hefty television income in the 2017 season and NRL CEO Todd Greenberg says he cannot stop it.

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Steven Gerrard has suggested his playing days are not over yet after his exit from LA Galaxy was confirmed.

Hardaker relates NRL & Super League

After a brief dalliance with NRL, Zak Hardaker hopes to return in the future after relishing the physical demands of the league.

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UFC's New York fans were treated to the full range of Conor McGregor's skills on Thursday (AEDT), from punches and kicks to shooting hoops.

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UFC's New York fans were treated to the full range of Conor McGregor's skills Wednesday, from punches and kicks to shooting hoops.

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The inquest into Phillip Hughes' death has heard that former Test bowler Doug Bollinger admitted telling Hughes "I am going to kill you".

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Hazeltine's hecklers will face ejection on the final day of Ryder Cup competition. Personal insults marred Saturday's action.

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The UFC lightweight title is back in Conor McGergor's sights after a bout with Eddie Alvarez was confirmed for MMA's New York return.

Fury-Klitschko II postponed again

Wladimir Klitschko must wait longer for his rematch with Tyson Fury after the heavyweight champion was struck by a mystery medical complaint

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The war of words between Steve Hansen and Michael Cheika shows no sign of abating less than a week away from their Bledisloe Cup opener.

Sri Lanka seal Aus series win

Australia's counter-attack fell short as they lost by 229 runs to Sri Lanka, series winners after two Tests.

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Dustin Johnson's pre-tournament confidence in his ability to tame Baltusrol proved unfounded as he shot seven-over in his first round.

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Michael Cheika has called on four uncapped players as he puts a Wallabies training squad together ahead of the Rugby Championship.

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After bowling Sri Lanka out for a paltry 117, Australia bowler Josh Hazlewood hopes the impact can last across the whole Test series.

Beijing Manchester derby cancelled

Manchester's City and United will not meet in a pre-season friendly in Beijing after torrential rain made the pitch unplayable.

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Pep Guardiola will not be able to play Manchester City's latest signing next season, as he will be representing the club in eSports.

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Sam Querrey played two stunning sets of tennis to put Novak Djokovic on the brink of a shock Wimbledon exit before the weather intervened.

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The Wolfsburg talent set up Mario Gomez's strike and netted a stunning volley to put Joachim Low's side into the next round, as they were far too strong for their opponents

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UEFA is set to look into the ugly scenes which marred England's 1-1 draw with Russia at Euro 2016.

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The five-time Grand Slam champion was provisionally suspended by the ITF in March after testing positive for meldonium in Melbourne.

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We break down some of the stunning facts and figures behind Muhammad Ali's career after his passing aged 74.

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West Indies will look to keep up their winning start to the tri-series against an Australia side boosted by the returning Mitchell Starc.

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Manchester United prodigy Marcus Rashford is expected to make his senior England debut as Roy Hodgson finalises his Euro 2016 plans with a friendly against Australia.

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Rory McIlroy will prioritise the Olympic games over the BMW PGA Championship, skipping the money-spinning event at Wentworth.

Leicester backer rues cash out

A hapless punter cashed out a 5000/1 bet on Leicester City to win the Premier League after just one game.

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Dele Alli's rise to superstardom was given another lift on Sunday as Tottenham's fledgling playmaker was named PFA Young Player of the Year.

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Crystal Palace edged Watford 2-1 at Wembley to book an FA Cup final date with Manchester United and revenge mission for Alan Pardew.

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A thriller at the King Power Stadium ended level as Leo Ulloa scored deep into added time for Leicester City against West Ham.

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Stan Collymore mocked and slammed Joleon Lescott in equal measure after Aston Villa's dreadful campaign finally ended with relegation.

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Jiri Vesely secured the biggest win of his career, dumping defending Monte Carlo Masters champion Novak Djokovic out in Wednesday's second-round encounter.

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Chris Eubank Jr beat Nick Blackwell in London on Saturday, hospitalising his British middleweight title rival in the process.

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Fears over world number two Jason Day's fitness were raised as he appeared to suffer a back injury while seeing off Graeme McDowell at the WGC-Dell Match Play.

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New Zealand spinner Mark Craig has targeted a fast start to day two after errors in the field and from the officials helped Australia.

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Butler: Stop MJ comparisons

A bust lip provided the inspiration for Jimmy Butler to break one of Michael Jordan's Chicago Bulls records but the guard is staying modest.

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ICC admits incorrect decision on Lyon

Nathan Lyon should have been given out in the Adelaide Test, the ICC have confirmed, but it comes too little too late for New Zealand.

Starc holds off on ankle surgery

Australia quick Mitchell Starc refused to put a time frame on his recovery from a stress fracture in his right foot ahead of the World T20.

Douglas to undergo surgery

Australia lock Kane Douglas suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee during the Rugby World Cup final.

Ryan Harris backs Usman Khawaja

Australia's frontrunners to replace Michael Clarke and Chris Rogers struggled on the opening day of the Sheffield Shield.

Tigers Woods somehow remains sport's most valuable athlete

Two of golf's greats remain the leading money men in global sport, while baseball's most recognisable side lead teams.

Terrorist threat forces umpire to withdraw

An "extremist" threat has seen Pakistani umpire Aleem Dar withdrawn from his duties in the India - South Africa ODI series.

Golovkin out to rule middleweight division

Dominating the middleweight division is top of Gennady Golovkin's priorities before moving up a weight class.

Cheika explains why he gave Genia the nod

Will Genia will start Australia's Rugby World Cup opener against Fiji with coach Michael Cheika keen to assess his options.

Rhino hits out at Clarke critics

Former Australia bowler Ryan Harris labelled critics of Michael Clarke "disrespectful" as the retiring captain prepares for his final Test.

Will Manchester United continue their dominance against Aston Villa?

Louis van Gaal will hope Manchester United's total dominance over Aston Villa at Villa Park will continue in Friday's fixture.

Video: Football coach fights man pitchside, resigns after match

Paulo Wanchope has relinquished his duties as Costa Rica coach after being involved in a fight following an Olympic qualifying match.

All Blacks make shock team change

Richie McCaw will become Test rugby's most-capped player when he leads New Zealand out against Australia on Saturday.

Clarke slams 'rubbish' rumours

Michael Clarke has launched a fierce defence of his desire to remain Australia captain, despite falling 2-1 behind in the Ashes series.

Question marks evaporate on Marsh's bowling

The Marsh brothers, Mitchell and Shaun, were Australia's top performers as their tour match against Derbyshire wound down to a draw.

Open heartbreak won't get Leishman down

Marc Leishman was ecstatic with his Open performance, after falling short in a play-off against Louis Oosthuizen and champion Zach Johnson.

Paolini professes innocence

Luca Paolini insists he has not taken cocaine, despite a positive sample seeing him disqualified from the Tour de France.

Australia cops a Root century in even First Test

Joe Root's masterful 134 helped carry England through the opening day of the first Ashes Test against Australia.

Clarke announces first child on Ashes' eve

With the pressure of an Ashes series upon his shoulders, Michael Clarke is now dealing with impending fatherhood.

Pique teases Ronaldo as Barca celebrate treble

Gerard Pique cheekily hinted that Cristiano Ronaldo's controversial birthday celebrations spurred Barcelona on to their treble success.

Sharks edge Roosters in NRL

Cronulla Sharks edged a physical contest against Sydney Roosters, whose three-game winning upturn was ended by a 10-4 defeat.

Cook swats aside KP 'ultimatum'

England captain Alastair Cook has brushed away claims he made a "him or me" ultimatum to the ECB over Kevin Pietersen.

Dundee United clarify Newcastle Jets bid

Dundee United chairman Stephen Thompson is looking to invest in A-League club Newcastle Jets, the Scottish side have confirmed.

Graves clarifies Pietersen stance

Colin Graves has strongly denied promising Kevin Pietersen the door could be opened to an England return.

Cowboys beat Broncos in NRL

North Queensland Cowboys overcame state rivals Brisbane Broncos to join them at the top of the NRL on Friday.

Depay: I can emulate Cristiano Ronaldo

Manchester United is the perfect proving ground for Memphis Depay to become the world's best player, according to the Dutch attacker.

Duff's disappointing Melbourne adventure ends

Damien Duff has been released by Melbourne City after a low-key injury-hit year in the A-League.

Van Gaal hails United fight

Louis van Gaal believes Manchester United's "fighting spirit" helped them all-but secure fourth in the Premier League at Crystal Palace.

Ex-Premier League player jailed in match-fixing probe

A former Premier League footballer has been jailed after being found guilty of attempting to manipulate matches in England's lower tiers.

Real Madrid deny transfer ban reports

Real Madrid have insisted reports that they could be hit with a transfer embargo are wide of the mark.

Hohaia announces retirement

Super League champions St Helens have announced the surprise retirement of New Zealand back Lance Hohaia.

Pacquaio: How to beat Floyd Mayweather

Manny Pacquaio is confident he will bring an approach never before seen by Floyd Mayweather Jr as their Las Vegas superfight draws closer.

Foul-mouthed Kyrgios secures comeback win in Estoril

Rising star Nick Kyrgios moved into the second round of the Estoril Open with a drawn-out win over Albert Ramos on his return from injury.

Pliskova progresses in Prague

Karolina Pliskova had to overcome the elements as well as Annika Beck to move into the Prague Open second round.

Wimbledon schedule moved

Tennis stars will have an extra week to recover from the French Open for Wimbledon, where record prize money is also on offer.

Argentine star banned for dressing-room attack

German Denis has been handed a five-match ban, ruling him out of the majority of Atalanta's remaining games in Serie A this season.

Report: Valencia 4 Granada 0

Fourth place in La Liga is Valencia's again after they smashed Granada 4-0 at the Mestalla on Monday.

Bayern's title confirmed

Bayern Munich's third straight Bundesliga title was confirmed on Sunday, their 25th in total, as Wolfsburg challenge ran out of steam.

Elliott: NZ destined for CWC glory

Grant Elliott believes New Zealand's name may be on the Cricket World Cup trophy after their enthralling semi-final win over South Africa.

No regrets for De Villiers

AB de Villiers insists South Africa will depart the Cricket World Cup with their heads held high despite failing under pressure once again.

Bolt criticises Gay

Bolt Gay's year-long doping ban "the stupidest thing I've ever heard."

Naiqama inspires Tigers v Bulldogs

Kevin Naiqama was at his influential best as Wests Tigers got back to winning ways in NRL against Canterbury Bulldogs.

PFA guarded on Johnson support

Sunderland winger Adam Johnson was charged on three counts of sexual activity with a child under 16 years old on Thursday.

Curry hails Warriors' resilience

Stephen Curry was once again the standout performer for the Golden State Warriors, but he was quick to share praise around the team.

Bolt criticises Gay

Usain Bolt has branded Tyson Gay's year-long doping ban "the stupidest thing I've ever heard", and called for him to be banned indefinitely.

Juventus directors extend stay

With a busy transfer window looming, the men behind Juventus' decision-making will be safe in their own roles.