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Canada's Carney stands up to Trump, despite risks
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Pogacar wins Vuelta a Espana opening stage
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Lens hammer Auxerre thanks to Thauvin penalty double
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Clinical New Zealand shock wasteful South Africa in first Test
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No singles for Serena, but she joins Alcaraz for US Open
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Canada hits back with new tariffs after trade talks with US fail
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Joao Pedro extends Chelsea stay with new long-term deal
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Swedish police identify 17-year-old girl as victim in school sword attack
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Yamaguchi to face An in hunt for fourth badminton world crown
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Carrick keeps calm despite Man Utd misery, Sage beaten in first game as Palace boss
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Norris clinches pole for Dutch GP
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France to deliver interceptor missiles to Ukraine after new Russian strikes
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Norris clinches pole for Dutch Grand Prix
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Serena Williams and Alcaraz unite in US Open mixed doubles
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Pope Leo calls for courage in Rimini visit after stop in tiny San Marino
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Macron pledges air defence as 13 killed in Russia, Ukraine strikes
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Man Utd must learn from 'frustrating' defeat at Hull: Carrick
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DR Congo capital wary of Ebola nightmare
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Yamaguchi on course for fourth badminton world crown
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Swedish police name 17-year-old girl as victim in school sword attack
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Man Utd humiliated by Hull in dismal start to Premier League season
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South Korea sends first container ship through Arctic route
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Anthropic market debut could break SpaceX IPO record: media
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Trescothick eager to keep England job despite Hussey approach
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Pope's 'couturier of the sacred' fueled by faith
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Indonesia deploys hundreds of soldiers to tackle Borneo fires
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Duplantis locked in on 'grinding' for big bars
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The last lap: Fans, drivers bid fond farewell to Dutch GP
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Stokes says decision to leave Headingley off Ashes roster 'shambolic'
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Silesia Diamond League: four events to watch
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New arrival Rodri to miss Elche opener: Barca's Flick
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Russell wins Dutch GP sprint race, Antonelli fourth
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Atletico's Alvarez to return against Villarreal: Simeone
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Mercedes driver George Russell wins Dutch GP sprint race
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Dozens of civilians killed, kidnapped as jihadists clash in Nigeria
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Ukraine strikes kill two children after Russia's deadly mall attack
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Former envoys urge joint French, UK action on Palestinian territories
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Pope visits San Marino, before addressing Italian political gathering
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Australia lead by 101 in 2nd Bangladesh Test as 18 wickets fall on day one
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Trump tariffs heap up as Canada tries to curb US reliance
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'Aura' battles leap from social media to Latin America streets
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Australia lose three wickets after skittling Bangladesh for 64
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US, Canada fail to reach trade pact to avert Trump tariffs
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Bangladesh all out for 64 in 2nd Test after Starc masterclass
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Sudan farms lie barren as El Nino leaves Nile banks dry
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Odyssey effect: stars sell Greece to a new wave of US tourists
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Arctic shipping a daunting prospect in hotly contested region
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South Korea to send first container ship through Arctic route
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In US, rare earths extracted from coal mine wastewater
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Starc takes 5-11 to leave Bangladesh reeling in 2nd Test
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Emery urges Villa to use Europa triumph to fuel bold new era
Unai Emery urged Aston Villa to use their historic Europa League final triumph against Freiburg as the foundation for an "ambitious" new era.
McGinn invites Prince William to join Villa's Europa celebrations
Aston Villa captain John McGinn invited Prince William to join his side's Europa League victory party after the royal watched their 3-0 win in Wednesday's final against Freiburg.
Southampton lose appeal over Championship play-off removal
Southampton lost an appeal on Wednesday against their expulsion from the Championship play-off final after they were thrown out for spying on a Middlesbrough training session.
Cavs' Atkinson defends Harden, rues 'collective' defensive woes
Defiant Cleveland coach Kenny Atkinson insisted the Cavaliers can bounce back after an epic fourth-quarter collapse against the New York Knicks in game one of the NBA Eastern Conference finals.
Tielemans reveals secret behind goal that inspired Villa's Europa glory
Aston Villa midfielder Youri Tielemans revealed his superb opener in the 3-0 Europa League final victory over Freiburg was the result of just one day's practice.
Stylish Aston Villa win Europa League to end 30-year trophy drought
Aston Villa ended their 30-year trophy drought in style as spectacular goals from Youri Tielemans and Emiliano Buendia inspired a 3-0 win against Freiburg in the Europa League final on Wednesday.
Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers says 2026 his last NFL season
Future Hall of Fame quarterback Aaron Rodgers said Wednesday that 2026 will be his last NFL season.
Kolkata see off Mumbai to keep IPL playoff hopes alive
A clinical bowling display, followed by a decisive stand between Manish Pandey and Rovman Powell, kept Kolkata Knight Riders in the hunt for a place in the IPL playoffs after a comfortable four-wicket win over already-eliminated Mumbai Indians on Wednesday.
Silva says it's time for new Man City generation to shine
Bernardo Silva believes it is time for a new generation to take the lead at Manchester City.
Southampton appeal against Championship play-off removal for spying
Southampton said on Wednesday they had appealed against their expulsion from the Championship play-off final as the punishment was "manifestly disproportionate to every previous sanction in the history of the English game".
In-form Narvaez makes it three Giro stage wins
Jhonatan Narvaez won the 11th stage of the Giro d'Italia on Wednesday, his third win of this year's renewal as Afonso Eulalio retained the overall lead.
Borthwick to monitor Lawes as England great targets Test recall
England coach Steve Borthwick will closely watch Courtney Lawes's form in next season's Prem Rugby competition as the veteran forward bids to make an international comeback.
North Korean women win rare match in South to reach final
North Korea's first sports team to visit the South in eight years reached the Asian Women's Champions League final on Wednesday as Naegohyang Women's FC beat Suwon FC Women 2-1.
Gough says McCullum 'very lucky' to keep England job after Ashes debacle
Former England fast bowler Darren Gough believes England coach Brendon McCullum was "very lucky" to remain in post after England's Ashes flop as he expressed his "hurt" at being overlooked for the role of national selector.
Arsenal players in dawn celebrations after winning Premier League
Arsenal players were pictured celebrating with fans at 5:00 am at Emirates Stadium on Wednesday after they clinched the Premier League title for the first time in 22 years.
Maddison 'embarrassed' by Spurs' survival struggles
James Maddison accepts it is "a little bit embarrassing" for Tottenham Hotspur to be involved in a final-day battle to avoid relegation from the Premier League.
Saka says Arsenal critics 'not laughing anymore' after title triumph
Bukayo Saka said that Arsenal's critics were "not laughing at us anymore" as the club celebrated their first Premier League title in more than two decades.
Taijul takes six to lead Bangladesh to Pakistan Test series sweep
Spinner Taijul Islam took six wickets to lead Bangladesh to a 78-run win over Pakistan in the second Test and clinch a famous 2-0 series win on Wednesday.
Langer left in awe by teen Sooryavanshi's 'breathtaking' batting
Former Australia coach Justin Langer lauded Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for his "breathtaking" batting after the 15-year-old's latest destructive IPL innings.
LIV cash crunch hits Asian Tour as Korea Open prize money cut
Golf's Asian Tour on Wednesday said it had axed a planned increase in prize money for this week's Korea Open, just weeks after announcing a $500,000 cash boost from LIV Golf.
Knicks rally from 22 points down to stun Cavs in NBA East finals opener
The New York Knicks, fueled by 38 points from Jalen Brunson, erased a 22-point fourth-quarter deficit to stun the Cleveland Cavaliers 115-104 in overtime Monday in game one of the NBA Eastern Conference finals.
Eala and Tjen bring a Southeast Asian 'sense of pride' to Roland Garros
Alexandra Eala and Janice Tjen have taken different routes to the women's top 40, but both began their journeys from a region that is rarely on the tennis map.
Djokovic trying to hold back time at French Open
Novak Djokovic arrives at Roland Garros this year facing a familiar opponent, but one that cannot be outmanoeuvred even by the record 24-time Grand Slam champion: time.
How are the World Cup favourites shaping up?
With the start of the 2026 World Cup in North America now barely three weeks away, AFP Sport runs the rule over the leading contenders at the first-ever 48-team finals (world ranking in brackets):
Knicks rally to stun Cavs in overtime in NBA Eastern Conference finals opener
The New York Knicks, fueled by 38 points from Jalen Brunson, erased a 22-point fourth-quarter deficit to stun the Cleveland Cavaliers 115-104 in overtime Monday in game one of the NBA Eastern Conference finals.
Mavericks part ways with head coach Kidd
The Dallas Mavericks are "parting ways" with head coach Jason Kidd in a decision agreed by both parties, the NBA team said Tuesday.
Arsenal crowned Premier League champions after Man City draw
Arsenal celebrated their first Premier League title for 22 years on Tuesday after Manchester City were held to a 1-1 draw by Bournemouth, sparking wild scenes of joy around the Emirates Stadium.
Chelsea beat Spurs to leave rivals in 'embarrassing' relegation danger
Chelsea beat Tottenham 2-1 on Tuesday to leave Roberto De Zerbi's men in danger of relegation from the Premier League with one game left of the season.
Guardiola swerves Man City exit talk as title hopes ended
Pep Guardiola said he would speak to Manchester City's hierarchy after a 1-1 draw at Bournemouth ended his team's hopes of winning the Premier League.
Chiefs' Rice jailed for probation violation
Kansas City Chiefs receiver Rashee Rice was arrested on Tuesday after testing positive for marijuana in violation of his probation in a multi-injury car crash in Dallas in 2024.