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Kusal Mendis (87 not out) leads from the front as visitors roar back to down the hosts with an enviable ease

South Africa crumble for 206 chasing 421 as Australia take 1-0 series lead

Resolute batting denies Bangladesh victory in one-off Abu Dhabi Test

The East African nation has been chasing a Grand Prix race for years

Thomas Rew and Eddie Jack earn maiden call-ups

She hopes to extend her international career as cricket prepares for a new era on the Olympic stage

Bangladesh wicket-keeper sets world record with gloves and bat against Afghanistan

Fans from 142 countries fuel unprecedented global interest

Tokyo Paralympic Games gold medallist leads Pakistan’s 16-member four-discipline contingent

The Polish star remains motivated despite sitting outside the current top eight

Organisers launch a global search for Cindy Hook’s replacement as the Games face scrutiny over rising costs

The Catalans head to Istanbul without Raphinha

Record-breaking double century seals September’s top individual honour

Kusal Mendis to lead his side

The German secures the year-end top ranking after Alcaraz's third-round exit in Shanghai

The Sky Blues record their first Premier League home win in 25 years to climb to 14th

Bergs beat the second-seeded Spanish star 7-5, 7-6 (7/4) in the third round

The 56-year-old Swiss has lost the support of many associations in his bid to be re-elected

Al-Nassr overcome an hour-long security delay to beat Neftchi 3-1

Renshaw continues prolific form with another impressive second innings 82

Farhan and Maaz lead hosts’ charge as visitors struggle to find form

Das hits 102 as Afghanistan face mammoth 479-run target

Spaniard suffers a shocking defeat to Bergs in the third round

Army finish second as Khyber Pakhtunkhwa secure third place

Enzo Maresca’s men seal an emphatic win to extend their lead at the top of the Premier League

Former opener says selection is unfair to middle-order batsmen and backs Sajid as a third spin option

Cricketers must stay vigilant against corruption and honey traps

The Olympic champion prioritises recovery after an intense run of matches following her return from injury

Isco's brace inspires a 5-2 win over Osasuna

The Blues cruise to a 3-0 victory at Anfield to maintain their perfect start

Smith breaks Test catching record as visitors take 106-run lead.

The Eagles recover from Ndoye's early strike to claim a 3-1 victory

Roma, Juventus and Milan all dropped points in a frustrating weekend for title contenders

The German defeats Quentin Halys 6-4, 6-7 (8/10), 6-3 to keep his bid for a maiden world number one ranking on track

Olympic champion beats Andreeva 7-5, 6-4. to become first home winner

The Kenyan clocks a personal-best 2:01:09 to finish nearly two minutes clear

The hosts defend a total of 223 to move ahead in the five-match series with two games remaining

The Dutchman beats Charles Leclerc by 7.335 seconds, with Kimi Antonelli third

Frenchwoman defeats Thailand’s Yodpetch in straight sets

The American cards a three-under-par 68 to edge Bridgeman and Mitchell by one stroke

The Spaniard edges Marquez by two points

Enric Mas finishes second while Italy’s Giulio Ciccone takes third

Gea claims the biggest win of his career with a 7-6 (7/5), 7-6 (7/3) victory over Shelton

PWF seeks Rs30 million to prepare three wrestlers for qualification campaign

The Blues thrash Bournemouth 5-1 as Henderson strikes twice

Diomande's second-half strike earns Real Madrid a 1-0 victory over Villarreal

Left-hander misses ton as Farhan fires again before bowlers secure 2-0 unassailable lead

The 41-year-old clocks 2:09:10, beating the course record by two seconds

Suarez also nets twice as the defending champions secure only their second league win in 11 matches

Australia's batsman surpasses his career-best with a record ninth-wicket stand alongside Lyon against South Africa