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South Korea says 'serious shortage' of rooms with Asian Games days away

South Korea's Olympic committee said Monday there was "a serious shortage of accommodation" at the Asian Games starting in Japan this week as officials from the Philippines resorted to Airbnb.

Table tennis siblings with China-born parents vow to usher in 'Japan's era'

Tomokazu Harimoto and his younger sister Miwa have followed in their parents' footsteps by becoming professional table tennis players -- but took their own path by representing Japan instead of rivals China.

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Hadley grabs one-shot lead at US PGA Tour Sanderson Farms Championship

Chesson Hadley fired eight birdies in an eight-under par 64 on Thursday to take a one-shot lead after the first round of the US PGA Tour Sanderson Farms Championship in Jackson, Mississippi.

Bears legend Dick Butkus dead at 80: family

Chicago Bears icon Dick Butkus, revered as one of the most ferocious tacklers in NFL history, died Thursday in California at the age of 80, his family said.

Foster ready for 'monster' quarter-final after Uruguay rout

Head coach Ian Foster said he was looking forward to a "monster" quarter-final after New Zealand secured their place in the knock-out phases with an 11-try rout of Uruguay.

Japan's Hashimoto extends reign as world all-around champion

Japan's Olympic champion Daiki Hashimoto bounced back after struggling in qualifying to successfully defend his men's all-around title at the world gymnastics championships in Antwerp on Thursday.

Liverpool too good for Saint-Gilloise, Brighton battle back to hold Marseille

Liverpool closed in on the Europa League knockout rounds with a 2-0 win over Union Saint-Gilloise on Thursday, while Brighton fought back to secure their first European point in a thrilling 2-2 draw at Marseille.

Hamilton praises 'phenomenal' Verstappen for 'raising the bar'

Lewis Hamilton on Thursday praised his erstwhile title rival Max Verstappen for "raising the bar" this season and added his voice to those who support the American Andretti team's bid to enter Formula One.

Cowboys, 49ers center stage, Dolphins look to bounce back

The Dallas Cowboys face the ultimate test of their championship aspirations on Sunday when they take on the unbeaten San Francisco 49ers in the latest instalment of one of the NFL's most ferocious rivalries.

New Zealand in World Cup quarters after 11-try Uruguay thrashing

New Zealand cantered to the bonus-point victory they needed to secure qualification for the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals with an 11-try 73-0 thrashing of Uruguay on Thursday.

Japan's Hashimoto defends men's gymnastics world all-around title

Japan's Olympic champion Daiki Hashimoto successfully defended his men's all-around title at the world gymnastics championships in Antwerp on Thursday.

Brighton battle back to hold Marseille, West Ham set English record in Europe

Brighton fought back to secure their first Europa League point in a thrilling 2-2 draw at Marseille on Thursday as West Ham won 2-1 at Freiburg to set a new record unbeaten streak in Europe for an English team.

Samoa's Mapusua 'freshens things up' for England

Samoa head coach Seilala Mapusua said on Thursday he changed his whole front five for this weekend's Rugby World Cup game with England to deal with the "battle of attrition up front".

Embiid to play for USA at Paris Olympics

Reigning NBA Most Valuable Player Joel Embiid said Thursday he has pledged to play for the United States at next year's Paris Olympics.

Name game as World Cup star Ravindra hails Tendulkar, Dravid

New Zealand batsman Rachin Ravindra on Thursday said hitting a match-winning century in the World Cup opener was inspired by watching footage of India cricket icons Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid after whom he is named.

Embiid to play for USA at Paris Olympics: Sixers

Reigning NBA Most Valuable Player Joel Embiid has pledged to play for the United States at next year's Paris Olympics, the Philadelphia 76ers confirmed on Thursday.

Berhalter recalls Reyna to USA squad

Borussia Dortmund's Gio Reyna will re-unite with United States national team coach Gregg Berhalter for the first time since their bitter public dispute after the midfielder was named in the squad for this month's friendlies.

Buttler says England banking on experience to fight back

England skipper Jos Buttler on Thursday said his team has enough "experience in the room" to bounce back from their crushing loss to New Zealand in the World Cup opener.

England's Farrell 'on the same page' as friend Ford against Samoa

England captain Owen Farrell said on Thursday he was on the same page as fly-half George Ford after they were named to start this weekend's World Cup game against Samoa.

Embiid to play for USA at Paris Olympics: reports

Reigning NBA Most Valuable Player Joel Embiid has pledged to play for the United States at next year's Paris Olympics, multiple media reports said Thursday.

New Zealand rout England as Cricket World Cup suffers empty feeling

New Zealand handed defending champions England a nine-wicket thrashing at the Cricket World Cup on Thursday at the start of a marathon tournament likely to dictate the event's status in the future of the sport.

Farrell at centre as England make wholesale changes for Samoa

Owen Farrell will start at centre as England head coach Steve Borthwick makes 14 changes for this weekend's Rugby World Cup match with Samoa, the Rugby Football Union announced on Thursday.

North Korea call themselves 'world leaders' after weightlifting golds

North Korea proclaimed themselves "world leaders" after winning a sixth Asian Games weightlifting gold on Thursday to cap their return to international competition after a four-year absence.

De Leede hopes Dutch can tame Pakistan quick Shaheen

Netherlands all-rounder Bas de Leede said his team have done their homework to try and counter star Pakistan fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi in their opening World Cup match in Hyderabad on Friday.

'Selfless' O'Mahony wins 100th cap for World Cup decider with Scots

Peter O'Mahony will become the latest Irish player to reach a landmark 100 caps for his country on Saturday when Ireland face Scotland in a match pivotal to both sides' Rugby World Cup hopes.

China win dramatic basketball gold as medallist fails doping test

China's women's basketball team staved off a spirited fightback from Japan to retain their Asian Games title on Thursday, as a silver medallist became the latest athlete to fail a doping test.

Ritchie returns for Scotland and Kinghorn wins 50th cap against Irish

Jamie Ritchie has been passed fit and will captain Scotland in their must-win Rugby World Cup Pool B match with the world's number one ranked team Ireland on Saturday.

Conway, Ravindra hit first centuries of Cricket World Cup

New Zealand's Devon Conway and Rachin Ravindra hit the first centuries of the Cricket World Cup on Thursday in the opening match of the tournament against England.

'My time': Dusmatov completes gold set as Uzbekistan lord it in ring

Hasanboy Dusmatov gave a boxing masterclass to win Asian Games flyweight (51kg) gold Thursday and complete his collection of major titles on a memorable night in the ring for Uzbekistan.

Messi called up for Argentina qualifiers despite injury

Argentina have called up Lionel Messi for their upcoming South American World Cup qualifiers despite him being on the injured list at his club Inter Miami.

Vinicius quizzed by Spanish judge over racist abuse

Real Madrid forward Vinicius was questioned on Thursday by a Spanish judge investigating the racist abuse hurled at the Brazilian international during a La Liga match in May.

Irish star O'Mahony wins 100th cap for World Cup decider with Scots