West Indies' treble strike rocks England in third Test

England slumped to 38-3 in reply to West Indies first innings total of 282 all out.

Mott's England future uncertain as ECB chief fails to offer support

England certainly have no need to make an immediate decision regarding their white-ball coach.

Paris Olympics kicks off with boat parade, razzle-dazzle show

French soccer superstar Zinedine Zidane was shown running across Paris to bring the flame

Seven Pakistani athletes participating in Paris 2024 Olympics

Arshad Nadeem and Jehanara Nabi will represent as flag bearers of Pakistan in the Opening Ceremony

Pakistan team to depart for Bahrain on Friday for Asian U-18 Volleyball Championship

Pakistan team to depart for Bahrain on Friday for Asian U-18 Volleyball Championship

Pak team triumphs in International Taekwondo Championship

Zena Sheraz wins Gold medal in the Female Individual Recognised Poomsae category

With big goals and gambles, Paris aims to reset the Olympics with audacious Games and a wow opening

Once opening ceremony fireworks have become memories, the City of Light will then become playground

Video game performers will go on strike over artificial intelligence concerns

two sides remained split over the regulation of generative AI

Iga Swiatek: Clay queen targets Olympic gold

The Polish world number one has been dominant on the red clay of Paris, winning 4 times in 5 years

Key facts about tennis at the Paris 2024 Games

Tennis featured in the first modern Olympics in 1896, with a women's singles event added in 1900

Paris holds its breath before Olympics opening ceremony

Paris was on Thursday counting down the hours to the most ambitious Olympics opening ceremony.

Djokovic says don't write me off for Olympic gold

Djokovic says he has "high expectations" as he chases an elusive Olympic gold medal.

Nadal injury doubt for Olympics, says coach Moya

Nadal has suffered a thigh injury to put his participation at the Paris Olympics in doubt.

Olympics chance for USA to 'come together', says flagbearer Gauff

Coco Gauff on Thursday said the Olympics were an opportunity for Americans to "come together".

World Cup holders Spain win women's Olympic football opener

Spain came from behind to beat Japan 2-1 in their first game of women's Olympic football tournament.

Olympic archery opens with history and Napoleon for company

The first competition at one of Paris' postcard Olympic venues opened on Thursday at the Invalides.

England captain Stokes backs Wood to break 100mph barrier in Test cricket

Mark Wood hit a top speed of 97.1mph in the second Test against the West Indies.

England unchanged as they aim for West Indies clean sweep

England have named an unchanged side for the third Test against West Indies at Edgbaston.

West Indies' Sinclair out of third Test against England

West Indies all-rounder Kevin Sinclair to miss third Test against England due to fractured forearm.

Pakistan declares 2025 as year of sports' revival, says Rana Sanaulluah at Paris huddle

Pakistan looks forward to collaborate with fellow Commonwealth nations to share best practices

Tennis-Germany's former silver medallist Kerber to retire after Games

He won Wimbledon in 2018 and reached the quarter-finals on the red clay of Roland Garros twice

Soccer-Argentina coach Mascherano decries 'circus' after chaotic opening loss

Cristian Medina thought he had salvaged a 2-2 draw for Argentina

Villa winger Diaby joins Saudi club Al-Ittihad

The transfer fee paid by Al-Ittihad for Diaby was not specified

Waseem bags second position in North American Scrabble Championship

Joshua Castellano of USA clinched the title of the championship

Pakistan to host major tennis events

The ATP has agreed to grant Pakistan hosting rights for an ATP Challenger event

Olympic gymnastics - three things to watch

There are three gymnastics events that figured at each Olympic Games since 1896

Chaos, crowd trouble as Morocco beat Argentina in men's Olympic football opener

Morocco beat Argentina 2-1 in their opening game of the men's Olympic football tournament.

Spain's Nadal-Alcaraz cautious on Olympics medal win

Alcaraz and Nadal have been the main focus of the Olympic tennis competition.

Top-ranked Sinner out of Olympics with tonsillitis

Sinner said the Olympics had been "one of my main goals for this season".

Canada football staff sent home over Olympic drone scandal

An assistant coach and an analyst with the Canadian women's football team were sent home.

French officials foil multiple plots to disrupt Paris 2024 Olympics

Several plots to disrupt the 2024 Paris Olympics have been foiled by French authorities.

Dupont helps stuttering France into Olympics sevens quarter-finals

Dupont scored a vital try to help French team qualify for quarter-finals of Olympics rugby sevens.

England's Brook 'won't get ahead of myself' after first home Test hundred

Brook's average of 62.54 after 23 innings is the highest since Australia hero Don Bradman.

Arshad Nadeem goes for the gold in Paris Olympics

Pakistan have not bagged any medal since the 1992 Olympics

Sania Mirza shares glimpse of leisurely moments

Indian tennis star shares photos of her well-spent time with friends and family

Marcell Jacobs, the much-maligned defending Olympic 100m champion

Jacobs pulled out of Eugene, Brussels and Zurich Diamond League meets

No flags but plenty of fire for Medvedev at Paris Olympics

The tennis star, along with other Russian and Belarusians, has to compete as a neutral

IOC, Macron reject Israel boycott call at Paris Olympics

IOC president Thomas Bach indicated that he would not be drawn into "political business".

French security forces intercept six drones a day near Olympics sites, PM says

The ban on drones flying in the airspace around Paris is being strictly enforced.

French police arrest Russian suspected of plotting Paris Olympics 'destabilisation'

A Russian man was under investigation on suspicion of trying to disrupt the Paris Olympics.

Drug testers target China's swimmers in Olympic build-up

Since the beginning of January, 2,145 anti-doping tests have been conducted on Games athletes.

Doping scourge overshadows Kenya's Olympic campaign

Marathon runner Beatrice Toroitich became latest Kenyan athlete to fall foul of anti-doping rules.

Pope says 600 runs in a day within England's reach

Ollie Pope believes England could yet score 600 runs in a single day of Test cricket.

Five French tourist attractions transformed into Olympic grounds

Five French tourist attractions transformed into Olympic grounds

Torino sign Scotland forward Adams

The 28-year-old Scotland international left Southampton at the end of last season

Aguirre named Mexico head coach for a third time

The move comes as Mexico prepares to co-host the 2026 World Cup with Canada and the US

Waseem shines in Scrabble Championship

He is currently No1 with 11 wins and a spread of 1095

Inter Miami stars Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez to miss MLS All-Star Game

The MLS All-Star Game pits top players from league clubs against players from Mexico’s Liga MX.

From LA's rocketman to London's skyfall: iconic Olympics openings

A spectacular parade of boats along the river Seine will be the main feature of opening ceremony

LeBron James scores final 11 points for US in 92-88 win over Germany as pre-Olympic tour ends

“I don’t think we’ve played our best offensive game yet,” Curry said.

Is Sebastian Coe a future IOC president?

Sebastian Coe has been portrayed by some as a potential successor to Thomas Bach.

Israel heads to Olympics as Palestinian delegation calls for exclusion

Summer Games in the French capital open Friday against a backdrop of heightened security concerns.

US rapper Snoop Dogg to carry Olympic torch ahead of Paris opening ceremony

American rapper Snoop Dogg will carry the Olympic flame through Saint-Denis this Friday.

Villa seal swoop for Everton midfielder Onana

Aston Villa signed Belgium midfielder Amadou Onana from Everton in deal worth reported £50 million.

Tour de France winner Pogacar pulls out of Olympics

Tour de France winner Tadej Pogacar on Monday pulled out of the Paris Olympics citing "tiredness".

England rising star Bashir 'still learning tricks of the trade'

Bashir had only made six first-class appearances when he was catapulted into the Test side.

Canada defender Collins to miss Paris 2024 soccer tournament through injury

Gabrielle Carle will replace Collins in Canada's Olympic squad

Croatia's Vida retires from international football

Vida, 35, made his international debut in May 2010 and has played 105 matches

Rakitic joins Hajduk Split after leaving Al-Shabab

The 36-year-old scored once in eight games after joining Al-Shabab in January 2024

National Dodgeball teams to participate first time in World Championship

Two men’s teams will participate in the foam and fabric ball category

Injury woes cost Hardik Pandya India T20 captaincy: selector

He was last week named Rohit Sharma’s successor in the T20 format tour of Sri Lanka

Nadal defeated in first tour final in two years

Rafael Nadal went down 6-3, 6-2 to Portugal's Nuno Borges at the clay-court Bastad Open.

Nadal 'not comfortable' ahead of Olympics bid

Rafael Nadal admitted his "level was so far from what it should be".

Giron wins Hall of Fame Open for first ATP title

Marcos Giron beat Alex Michelsen 6-7 (4/7), 6-3, 7-5 to win the Hall of Fame Open final.

'Calm' Schauffele wins British Open to collect second major

America's Xander Schauffele won the British Open at Royal Troon on Sunday.

Piastri claims maiden win at quarrel-hit Hungarian Grand Prix

Oscar Piastri won the incident-filled Hungarian Grand Prix on Sunday.

Pogacar wins Tour de France for third time

Pogacar won the final day's time-trial with defending champion Jonas Vingegaard coming second.

Five-wicket Bashir excites Stokes as England seal West Indies series

Ben Stokes said Shoaib Bashir had "showed the world" he belonged in international cricket.

Pakistan defeat Nepal by nine wickets in ACC Women's T20 Asia Cup

Pakistan completed a nine-wicket rout of Nepal in a must-win encounter of the Women's T20 Asia Cup.

Bashir bowls England to series-clinching win over West Indies

England thrashed the West Indies by 241 runs to secure a series-clinching win at Trent Bridge.

The loneliness of an Olympic athlete training in wartime Ukraine through an AP photographer's lens

The loneliness of an Olympic athlete training in wartime Ukraine through an AP photographer’s lens

No false hope for Verstappen as McLaren set pole pace

The triple world champion will start third on Sunday at a track where overtaking can be tricky

Lyles runs 100 metres personal best in final Olympic tune-up

Lyles clipped two hundredths off his best time in front of a sellout crowd of 60,000

The bickering and 'cold sweat' as Paris built its Games

Following the horse-trading to win the Games, came the French infighting over how to host them

LeBron rescues USA from South Sudan shock in Olympic warm-up

LeBron registered a game-high 25 points, including the deciding points with eight seconds remaining

India's Paes, Vijay Amritraj make history joining Tennis Hall of Fame

Paes and Amritraj have become first Asian and Indian men inducted into the Tennis Hall of Fame

Lacazette proud to captain France, says coach Henry wants attacking soccer

'We all have the same ambition, to go all the way and win a medal'

Meunier joins Lille on a two-year deal

Meunier, 32, had joined Turkish side Trabzonspor in February from Borussia Dortmund

Paris 2024 soccer tournaments: Groups, schedule and qualified teams

The men's tournament consists of 16 teams, divided into four groups

Newcastle sign teenage defender Pivas from Serbia

He spent most of his youth career in Austria, playing for Siezenheim and Grodig

Nadal reaches Bastad semi-finals after four-hour marathon

Rafael Nadal fought into the semi-finals of the Bastad Open with 6-7 (2/7), 7-5, 7-5 victory.

Zverev clinches season-leading 43rd win, aims to be 'happiest man on planet'

Alexander Zverev beat Zhang Zhizhen 6-4, 6-3 to advance at the Hamburg tournament.

Eubanks and Giron advance to Newport ATP semi-final matchup

Chris Eubanks beat Aleksandar Vukic on Friday and reach the ATP Hall of Fame Open semi-finals.

MLS Fire to compensate ticket buyers if Messi doesn't play

Messi is set to miss his second Major League Soccer contest this week.

Norris stays the 'nice guy' and tops Hungarian practice

McLaren's Lando Norris outpaced Max Verstappen of Red Bull to top the times on Friday.

Pogacar wins 19th stage to close on Tour de France triumph

Tadej Pogacar climbed to a convincing victory on stage 19 of the Tour de France on Friday.

West Indies century-maker Hodge glad to survive 'brutal' Wood battle

Hodge's 120 was the centrepiece of West Indies' 351-5 on the second day of the second Test.

Hundred hero Hodge stars for West Indies as England toil without Anderson

West Indies were 351-5 in reply to England's first-innings 416 on the second day of the second Test.

Pak Street Child Football team training camp from July 21

The national team will fly to Norway on July 25 to participate in the event

Daniel Brown makes late birdies for a 1-shot lead over Shane Lowry in wind-challenged British Open

Justin Thomas is off to another great start for the second straight week in Scotland

Nadal records confident win over Norrie in Bastad

Rafa Nadal upset Briton Cam Norrie 6-4 6-4 to reach the quarter-finals in Bastad on Thursday.

Pleasantly tired Krejcikova counts post-Wimbledon blessings

Barbora Krejcikova said Thursday the post-tournament duties were an enjoyable experience.

Brown takes shock British Open lead as McIlroy, Woods suffer nightmare starts

Unheralded Englishman Daniel Brown shot into a shock lead of the British Open.

'It's game on,' says Hamilton as Mercedes seek more wins

Lewis Hamilton and his Mercedes team-mate George Russell will be fighting to win.

Pogacar primed for finale as Campenaerts and baby steal Tour de France show

Belgian Victor Campenaerts wept with joy after winning stage 18 of the Tour de France.

Flintoff's 16-year-old son Rocky youngest to hit Test ton for England U-19s

Rocky Flintoff scored 153 runs for the England Under-19 side during a Test match with Sri Lanka.

Suryakumar takes over as India's new T20 skipper

The 33-year-old Suryakumar will lead a 15-member T20 squad to tour Sri Lanka.

England's hundred hero Pope happy to ride his luck

Pope insisted the good fortune he enjoyed while compiling hundred in second Test against West Indies

Ton-up Pope leads England to 416 all out against West Indies in second Test

England raced to 50 in a mere 4.2 overs -- quickest a side have reached that total in a Test match.

Spain climb to third in FIFA rankings, Argentina stay top

Spain had defeated England to win the European Championship

Serbia skipper Tadic announces international retirement

Tadic led the squad as captain at the 2022 World Cup and at Euro 2024

Lionel Messi asked to apologize for Argentina players' racist chant

Fofana has family ties to Ivory Coast and is among several French players who are Black

Olympic swim star Titmus warns she is better now than Tokyo

The Australian heads to Paris on the back of shattering the 200m world record last month

Paris: The ultimate challenge for marathon legend Kipchoge

In Paris in 2003, he made a thunderous international debut winning 5,000m world championship gold

Buoyant Hamilton seeking to keep momentum and more records

After two years of struggles, Hamilton ended his long winless run at the British Grand Prix

Modric extends Real Madrid contract until 2025

Modric's previous contract expired at the end of the 2023-24 season

Angel City set to become world's most valuable women's sports team

Iger and Bay to take over controlling ownership of Angel City from Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian

Mexico coach Lozano sacked after Copa America disappointment

Lozano had been offered the chance to continue as an assistant until the 2026 World Cup

Chelsea sign England's Bronze on free transfer

She has won the Women's Champions League five times

New Zealand senior players must step up in Williamson's absence: Latham

Former captain has opted out of part of the home summer

Nadal sweeps past Borg in Bastad

Rafael Nadal swept past Leo Borg to advance to the second round of the Bastad Open.

Nadal on entry list for US Open

Nadal was among those on the main draw entry lists revealed on Tuesday for the 2024 US Open.

Messi to miss next two Miami MLS matches with ankle injury

Messi will miss Inter Miami's next two Major League Soccer matches after injuring his right ankle.

Spanish football federation chief handed two-year ban: reports

Spain's Administrative Tribunal of Sport (TAD) suspended Pedro Rocha.

Tiger talks up Open chances, dismisses retirement

Tiger Woods won the last of his 15 majors at the 2019 Masters.

Jasper Philipsen claims stage 16 of Tour de France as rival Girmay falls in final dash

Belgian cyclist Jasper Philipsen won his third stage of the Tour de France on Tuesday.

Wood returns to England Test attack in place of retired Anderson

One change for England as senior quick bowler is preferred over Pennington and Potts

Stuttgart sign Augsburg forward Demirovic

He scored 15 goals and registered nine assists in 33 Bundesliga matches last season

Rodri, Yamal among six Spain players in Euro 2024 team of the tournament

UEFA's technical observers chose a 4-3-3 formation

US men's basketball team builds big lead then holds off Australia for 98-92 win in Olympics tuneup

“The strength of our team is our depth and we have to utilize our depth,” Kerr said

Dodgers' Hernández beats Royals' Witt for HR Derby title, Alonso's bid for 3rd win ends in 1st round

Hernández won the Home Run Derby when he beat local star Bobby Witt Jr. of the Kansas City Royals

Nadal returns to competition with Bastad doubles win

Rafael Nadal returned to competition for the first time since his early French Open exit on Monday.

Spain celebrates Euro 2024 heroes

Thousands of people in Madrid welcomed Spain's squad home on Monday.

Argentina's Copa America victory celebrations marred by violence

Cheering fans, many wrapped in Argentine flags, partied around the Buenos Aires's iconic Obelisk.

Colombian football federation president arrested: police

Jesurun was arrested on charges of "assault on officer/employee" on Sunday night.

PGA to visit Japan, Mexico, Bermuda among late-year events

Events in Japan, Mexico and Bermuda were among eight tournaments named by the US PGA Tour.

Bailey confirms Warner not considered for 2025 ODI Champions Trophy

Australia's national selector says the tournament is very much on the horizon for Maxwell and Starc.

Spaniard deserving of Ballon d'Or after Euros win, says Rodri

No Spaniard has won the prize for best player in the world since Barcelona great Luis Suarez in 1960

Switzerland's Shaqiri retires from international football

Shaqiri has played 125 matches for Switzerland, scoring 32 goals

Pakistan wins two bronze medals in International Biology Olympiad 2024

Zoha Asif from Karachi, and Soban Safdar from Mirpur Mathelo won the medals

Germany's Mueller retires from international football

The 34-year-old featured in his eighth and last tournament on July 5

Argentina clinch record 16th Copa America with 1-0 extra-time win over Colombia

Argentina's win saw them move ahead of Uruguay after the pair had been tied on 15 Copa title

Late Oyarzabal goal gives Spain its record fourth Euro title

Spain beat England 2-1 to win the Euro 2024 final in Berlin on Sunday.

Alcaraz leads tennis into new golden age

Carlos Alcaraz's fourth Grand Slam triumph confirmed a generational shift in men's tennis.

Djokovic vows Wimbledon return despite clock ticking

Djokovic insists he will return to Wimbledon next year and attempt to clinch an eighth title.

Nadal to face Borg in Bastad

Nadal will be up against Leo Borg, the 21-year-old son of the long-retired former world number one.

Home hero MacIntyre wins Scottish Open in dramatic fashion

Robert MacIntyre staged a dramatic fightback as the local hero won the Scottish Open.

Pogacar pulverises opposition at Tour de France

Tadej Pogacar extended his overall lead at the Tour de France to more than three minutes.

Woakes not 'ruling out' 2025/26 Ashes as England's new senior seamer

Anderson's retirement with Australia in mind leaves Woakes' long-term role unclear.

Dominant Alcaraz blows away Djokovic to retain Wimbledon title

Alcaraz now has four Grand Slam trophies with a perfect record in major finals

Unseeded Patten and Heliovaara win doubles crown in epic Wimbledon final

'I admit we got a bit lucky today but sometimes we need luck to win a tennis match'

American Townsend wins Wimbledon doubles crown alongside Siniakova

Siniakova won her first two Wimbledon doubles crowns with Barbora Krejcikova

Argentina face Colombia in quest to make Copa America history

Argentina are on the cusp of a historic treble

Japan's Sugawara joins Southampton

Southampton begin their Premier League campaign at Newcastle United on August 17

Pakistan players all set to feature in SAAF Athletics Championship

Men's and women’s teams from seven countries are participating in it

Sifan Hassan entered for four races at Paris Olympics

She is contesting in the marathon as well as the 1,500, 5,000 and 10,000 metres

Uruguay down Canada on penalties to win Copa third-place playoff

Result comes after Luis Suarez scored the equaliser in the injury time

Inspired Krejcikova emulates mentor Novotna with Wimbledon triumph

Beats Jasmine Paolini to seal a 6-2 2-6 6-4 victory

India clinch WCL2024 title after victory over Pakistan in final

The Men in Blue chased the 157-run target in the last over to win the match

World Championship of Legends: India defeat Pakistan by five wickets in final

India Champions on Friday trounced Australia by 86 runs in the second semi-final

Djokovic, Alcaraz to meet again in Wimbledon final blockbuster

Novak Djokovic beat Lorenzo Musetti 6-4, 7-6 (7/2), 6-4 on Friday.

Defending champion Alcaraz into Wimbledon final

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz reached his fourth Grand Slam final at Wimbledon on Friday.

Medvedev called umpire 'small cat' during Wimbledon rant

Medvedev was beaten 6-7 (1/7), 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 by defending champion Alcaraz.

Key battles as England face Spain in Euro 2024 final

England face a Spain side hoping for a record fourth triumph in the Euro 2024 final on Sunday.

Argentina seek 'triple crown' but Colombia aim for upset in Copa final

Argentina will take on a formidable Colombia in Sunday's Copa America final.

Sweden's Aberg powers to second round lead at Scottish Open

Ludvig Aberg powered to the top of the Scottish Open leaderboard after the second round on Friday.

Philipsen at the double on Tour de France sprint

Belgian Jasper Philipsen took his second win of this year's Tour de France on Friday.

West Indies captain Brathwaite buoyed by Australia recovery after England rout

Brathwaite said his side's experience in Australia earlier this year meant they could yet recover.

Anderson's adoring faithful pay homage to England great one last time

A huge throng of spectators massed in front of Pavilion, hoping for one last glimpse of their hero.

England great Anderson proud as 'best job in the world' ends at last

Anderson said he felt "really proud" after bringing down the curtain on a remarkable Test career.

Penpix of probable England team to play in Euro 2024 final

Coach Gareth Southgate has been very consistent with his selection during the tournament

Spain slight favourites for Euro success over fast improving England

Both teams came into the tournament with valid ambitions of making it all the way to the decider

If Jürgen Klopp is available, Jim Curtin says no others need be interviewed by US Soccer

USSF sporting director Matt Crocker is leading the search for the coach

Krejcikova stuns Rybakina to earn Wimbledon final clash with Paolini

Krejcikova beat Elena Rybakina 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 to reach Wimbledon final on Thursday.

Paolini into first Wimbledon final with victory over tearful Vekic

Jasmine Paolini reached her first Wimbledon final with 2-6, 6-4, 7-6 (10/8) win over Donna Vekic.

How Spain have risen after dire decade to reach Euro 2024 final

Spain waltzed their way back to football's peak by reaching Sunday's Euro 2024 final in Berlin.

McIlroy buries US Open misery with impressive Scotland start

McIlroy carded a five-under-par 65 to sit just a shot off the first round clubhouse lead.

Girmay wins stage 12 of Tour as Roglic loses ground to rivals after crash

Biniam Girmay won stage 12 of the Tour de France in a mass dash for the line on Thursday.

Positive England substitutions show Southgate's progress

Southgate was pilloried for his touchline inertia in earlier games

Uruguay coach Bielsa takes responsibility for Copa America exit

Uruguay next face Canada in the third-place playoff match on Saturday

Bayern sign Portuguese midfielder Palhinha from Fulham

He made 79 appearances for the Premier League club in all competitions

Van Dijk to consider future for club and country after Dutch defeat

Says he would spend the next weeks figuring out his next career steps

Blind archer Tanveer Ahmed set to return home with gold medals

He has became first to win individual gold for Pakistan in Para Archery World Ranking Event

Colombia defeat Uruguay 1-0 to reach Copa America final

A 39th-minute Jefferson Lerma header sealed victory for Colombia, who will face Argentina in final

USA Basketball tops Canada 86-72 in exhibition opener on the road to Paris Olympics

And the total attendance was 20,757, a record for any game at T-Mobile Arena, USA Basketball said

Wimbledon breaks Grand Slam record for five-set marathons

The Russian fifth seed won in exactly four hours to reach the semi-final

Musetti downs Fritz, marches into maiden major semi-final at Wimbledon

Lorenzo Musetti beat Taylor Fritz 3-6 7-6(5) 6-2 3-6 6-1 at Wimbledon on Wednesday.

Clinical Rybakina ends Svitolina run to reach Wimbledon semis

Elena Rybakina ended Elina Svitolina's quarter-final challenge with a 6-3 6-2 defeat.

Krejcikova downs Ostapenko to reach Wimbledon last four

Barbora Krejcikova reached Wimbledon semi-final with a 6-4 7-6(4) win over Jelena Ostapenko.

Super-sub Watkins sends England past Netherlands and into Euro 2024 final

Ollie Watkins struck a stunning injury-time winner as England beat the Netherlands 2-1.

Coe confident Paris will get security balance right

Coe said he thinks the Paris Games organisers will have right balance between freedom and safety.

Emotional Vingegaard edges Pogacar in Tour de France battle

In the overall yellow jersey standings, Pogacar leads Evenepoel by 1min 06sec.

Quietly confident Atkinson says debut was 'more than I could have dreamt for'

Gus Atkinson felt he had benefited by not being in the limelight.

Atkinson's magnificent seven against West Indies upstages Anderson exit

England consolidated their advantage to be 189-3 at stumps as West Indies collapsed to 121 all out.

India captain Gill hails 'crucial' T20 win in Harare

Gill led his team to what he described as a "crucial" 23-run win in the third T20 against Zimbabwe.

Gill, Sundar guide India to 23-run win over Zimbabwe

India took a 2-1 lead in the five-match series against Zimbabwe on Wednesday.

Injured De Minaur pulls out of Djokovic quarter-final

He sustained the injury in the closing stages of fourth-round win over Frenchman Arthur Fils

Uruguay defender Araujo to miss rest of Copa America with injury

Araujo suffered an injury to the back of his left thigh during the first half in Brazil match

Colombia, Uruguay clash in Copa semi-final with records in sight

Colombia enter the semi-final having avoided defeat in 27 consecutive games

Messi on target as Argentina beat Canada 2-0 to reach Copa America final

Argentina will face either Uruguay or Colombia in Sunday's final in Florida

Record scorer Giroud bows out anonymously as France exit Euro 2024

Giroud played 137 times for Les Bleus and scored 57 goals

Daniil Medvedev beats Jannik Sinner at Wimbledon and faces defending champ Carlos Alcaraz next

Open champion who now will face Carlos Alcaraz in the semifinals at the All England Club

Djokovic faces De Minaur test as Rybakina eyes Wimbledon repeat

Djokovic is also aiming to equal Roger Federer's record of eight men's singles Wimbledon titles

Ray's shortstop Wander Franco formally charged with sexually abusing a 14-year-old girl

According to prosecutors, Franco paid the girl’s mother thousands of dollars

Argentina see off Canada to reach Copa America final

The defending champions will face the winners of Wednesday's semi-final between Uruguay and Colombia

Yamal comes of age with wonder goal to fire Spain into Euro 2024 final

Yamal, 16, produced a bolt from the blue and became youngest goalscorer in the tournament's history