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Country’s athletes, however, question their govt over threat to boycott 2024 Paris Olympics

Bell says US-born Phair needs protection from media before her potential debut

Striker scores second-half equalizer to help Magpies recover from two-goal deficit in pre-season friendly

Danish cyclist of Jumbo-Visma team crosses finish line after 21-day race 7min 29sec ahead of Pogacar

Goalkeeper Spencer says weaker sides have developed over years after they hold France

World champion reels off 12th straight victory for constructor with dominant performance in Hungary

Man City manager Guardiola fires warning to rivals after striker shines in pre-season tour of Japan

Coach Stajcic is backing Women’s World Cup debutants to stun co-hosts in their group match

ADP will have to cope with increased traffic of 85,000 competitors, coaches, officials and fans

Russian world number 246 comes through 6-3, 3-6, 6-0 against Ukrainian Baindl in final

French veteran beats American teen 6-2, 6-4 to capture third ATP title of his career

Chinese player beats Italian Paolini 6-4, 1-6, 6-1 in Palermo clay-court final

Tennis Canada says world number two will not be part of US Open tune-up event due to fatigue

Young prodigy beats Egyptian Zakaria in final to become first Pakistani in 37 years to bag prestigious silverware

IOC President believes games will take place in a peaceful environment

Defender scores late winning goal to give her country 2-1 win over South Africa

Defender Bott says they will not set ‘limits’ for themselves after landmark first win

PSG captain unhappy after French giants leave out striker from pre-season tour

Both teams make full use of their squads as Ten Hag’s men win pre-season friendly 2-0

Spanish club says ‘majority’ of its players are affected by viral gastroenteritis

Germany coach Martina expects another ‘tight’ game when they meet Morroco in opener

Voss-Tecklenburg surprised to see penalty glut in initial stage of Women’s World Cup

Failure of 2024 Games, soaring rental prices could bring bad name to destination

17-year-old wins World Junior Squash title in Melbourne

Pakistani squash player ‘confident’ to win title at World Junior Squash Championship

Spanish giants officially present latest signing as he joined training for second day

Despite treble success, Man City manager laughs off claims he’s greatest of all time

City’s plans for ceremony of 2024 Olympics faces lots of logistical tests

Attacker scores twice in US’ 3-0 win to steal show on Women’s World Cup debut

Argentine superstar scores last-second winner for MLS debut after coming off bench

Teenager becomes first Pakistani in 15 years to reach championship’s last-two

World number one defeats Belgian veteran 4-6, 6-4, 10-8 following his Wimbledon triumph

American beats fourth seed 6-3, 6-3 to reach his first tour-level semifinal at ATP 250 event

France forward says he will honour his contract with club

Mwape claims his ‘epic’ team will run the ‘old people’ in opposing sides off their feet

Canadian swim star will be relaxed at world championships despite sky-high expectations

Spain cruised to victory 3-0 as they dominated Costa Rica in Wellington

Twice Women’s World Cup champions will be without injured Hegering, Oberdorf when they face Morocco

Former Spain defender to link up with Argentine superstar at Inter Miami in MLS

Ancelotti says he is focused on Spanish La Liga giants and their upcoming season

Horan admits veteran may not be a regular starter but can help team win third successive title

Nnadozie saves Sinclair penalty to earn 0-0 draw; minnows fall 2-0 to Switzerland

Captain Bright says their sole focus is on Women’s World Cup as they start their campaign against Haiti

PSG goalkeeper, his partner were ‘lightly injured’, with thieves stealing their belongings worth 500,000 euros

French second seed beats Thompson 6-0, 6-7, 6-2 to advance in grass-court tournament

Northern Irish golfer will be centre of attention as he returns to the Royal Liverpool course

Red Bull driver will be armed with upgrades as he seeks to repeat victory at track

Mountaineer climbs 8051-metre Broad Peak, becomes first Pakistani woman to achieve feat

Argentine star greets rapturous Miami fans even as it rains on his unveiling parade

Spanish midfielder will link up with former Barcelona teammate in Miami