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Paris Olympics and Paralympics cost taxpayer nearly 6 bn euros: state body

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The 2024 Paris Summer Olympics and Paralympics cost the French state just under 6 billion euros ($6.9 billion), the …

'A great start': NBA crown just the beginning for Shai

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander believes Oklahoma City's NBA Finals triumph could be the beginning of a golden era for him and …

Man City hit six to reach Club World Cup last 16, Real Madrid win with 10 men

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Manchester City hit Al Ain for six on Sunday to secure a place in the last 16 of the Club World Cup after Real Madrid …

Thunder beat Pacers in game seven, cap stunning season with NBA crown

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The Oklahoma City Thunder crowned a dazzling season with an NBA title on Sunday, pulling away relentlessly in the second …

Pacers 'hearts dropped' after Haliburton injury: Carlisle

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Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle said his team's "hearts dropped" after seeing Tyrese Haliburton's early injury …

Man City demolish Al Ain to reach Club World Cup last 16

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Manchester City booked their place in the Club World Cup last 16 with an emphatic 6-0 rout of Al Ain in Atlanta on …

Thunder's Gilgeous-Alexander named NBA Finals MVP

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was named NBA Finals Most Valuable Player on Sunday after leading the Oklahoma City Thunder to a …

Thunder beat injury-hit Pacers in game seven to win NBA title

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The Oklahoma City Thunder crowned a dazzling season with an NBA title on Sunday, pulling away relentlessly in the second …

Thunder beat Pacers to clinch first NBA Finals crown

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The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Indiana Pacers 103-91 on Sunday to clinch the franchise's first NBA Finals crown …

Madrid coach Alonso says Rudiger complained of racist insult in Club World Cup win

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Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso said his defender Antonio Rudiger had complained of a racist incident at the end of …

All Blacks name five debutants in squad for France Tests

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New Zealand coach Scott Robertson named five debutants Monday in a 33-man squad skippered by Scott Barrett for three …

Pacers' Haliburton hurt early in game seven against Thunder

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Indiana's star Tyrese Haliburton limped out of game seven of the NBA Finals in the first quarter in a devastating blow …

Queen's champion Alcaraz in the groove ahead of Wimbledon

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Carlos Alcaraz warned his Wimbledon rivals that he "feels great" on grass after the world number two defied his own …

NBA Suns trade star forward Kevin Durant to Rockets

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Two-time NBA champion forward Kevin Durant has been traded from the Phoenix Suns to the Houston Rockets for eight …

Ohtani bags strikeouts, home run as Dodgers rout Nats

Jun 22 2025

Shohei Ohtani produced a dazzling all-round performance as the Los Angeles Dodgers came from behind to rout the …

Hall of Fame trainer Lukas ill, won't return to racing: Churchill Downs

Jun 22 2025

Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas, who saddled four Kentucky Derby winners among his 15 winners of US Triple Crown …

US Ryder Cup captain Bradley edges Fleetwood to win PGA Travelers

Jun 22 2025

US Ryder Cup captain Keegan Bradley won the Travelers Championship for the second time in three seasons on Sunday, a …

Alonso says Rudiger complained of racist insult

Jun 22 2025

Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso said his defender Antonio Rudiger had complained of a racist incident at the end of …

Minjee Lee wins Women's PGA Championship for third major title

Jun 22 2025

Australian Minjee Lee fired a gritty two-over-par 74 to win the Women's PGA Championship on Sunday, capturing her third …

Ten-man Real Madrid show class in Pachuca win

Jun 22 2025

Real Madrid shrugged off an early red card to defeat Mexico's Pachuca 3-1 and take a big step towards the knockout stage …

Palou wins at Road America to boost IndyCar season lead

Jun 22 2025

Alex Palou won his sixth IndyCar race in nine season starts, the Spaniard holding off Sweden's Felix Rosenqvist to …

Bumrah says 'fate' behind Brook's exit for 99 against India

Jun 22 2025

India fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah suggested "fate" had played a part in England batsman Harry Brook's dismissal for 99 on …

Gout Gout says 100m 'too short' for him

Jun 22 2025

Australian teenage sprint sensation Gout Gout said Sunday he preferred 200 metres to 100 metres which is "too short" as …

Yildiz stars as Juventus beat Wydad at Club World Cup

Jun 22 2025

Kenan Yildiz scored two goals and had a hand in another as Juventus beat Wydad Casablanca 4-1 at the Club World Cup on …

NBA Suns trade star forward Kevin Durant to Rockets: ESPN

Jun 22 2025

Two-time NBA champion forward Kevin Durant has been traded from the Phoenix Suns to the Houston Rockets for eight …

Bumrah and Brook shine to leave England-India opener in the balance

Jun 22 2025

Harry Brook fell for 99 on his home ground while the brilliant Jasprit Bumrah took five wickets on Sunday to leave the …

Pogba says he is talking to a club about comeback after ban

Jun 22 2025

Former France midfielder Paul Pogba, who wants to resume his career after a doping ban, said on French television on …

Almeida wins time-trial to take Tour of Switzerland

Jun 22 2025

Joao Almeida of Team UAE said he nearly blew the closing time-trial of the Tour of Switzerland on Sunday before …

Bublik sees off Medvedev to claim second title on grass in Halle

Jun 22 2025

Kazakh Alexander Bublik achieved his first win in seven meetings with Russian Daniil Medvedev to claim his second title …

Feyi-Waboso banned for England tour to Argentina

Jun 22 2025

Immanuel Feyi-Waboso will miss England's two-match series in Argentina next month after being handed a two-game ban on …

Alcaraz crowned king of Queen's for second time

Jun 22 2025

Carlos Alcaraz clinched his second Queen's Club title as the world number two warmed up for Wimbledon with a 7-5, 6-7 …

Bublik sees off Medvedev to claim fifth AFP title in Halle

Jun 22 2025

Kazakh Alexander Bublik claimed his fifth ATP title on Saturday achieving his first win in seven meetings with Russian …

Marc Marquez completes perfect Mugello weekend with Italian MotoGP triumph

Jun 22 2025

Marc Marquez won the Italian MotoGP on Sunday to complete a perfect weekend at Mugello and continue his bid for a …

Vondrousova warms up for Wimbledon with Berlin title

Jun 22 2025

Marketa Vondrousova ended the run of Chinese qualifier Wang Xinyu to land the Berlin WTA title on Sunday and ignite …

India still on top in first Test despite Brook fifty for England

Jun 22 2025

Local hero Harry Brook defied India's attack with a quickfire fifty but wickets at the other end kept the tourists on …

Former England fast bowler David Lawrence dead at 61

Jun 22 2025

David 'Syd' Lawrence, the first British-born black cricketer to play for England, has died at the age of 61, it was …

Olympic chief Kirsty Coventry's steeliness honed by hard knocks

Jun 22 2025

First impressions can be deceptive but Kirsty Coventry showed that behind a sunny disposition she will have the mettle …

Wallabies confident but wary of wounded British and Irish Lions

Jun 22 2025

Australia coach Joe Schmidt is confident the Wallabies can be competitive against the British and Irish Lions, but he …

Inter Milan, Dortmund claim first wins at Club World Cup

Jun 22 2025

Inter Milan came from behind to beat Urawa Red Diamonds and knock the Japanese side out of the Club World Cup on …

Itoje to Valetini: five to watch when the Lions face Australia

Jun 22 2025

The British & Irish Lions kick off a nine-game tour of Australia this week, which includes Tests in Brisbane, Melbourne …

River Plate frustrated by Monterrey in 0-0 stalemate

Jun 22 2025

River Plate were held to a 0-0 draw by Mexico's Monterrey on Saturday, frustrating the Argentinian club's hopes of …

Ill Mbappe out of second Real Madrid Club World Cup clash

Jun 22 2025

Ill Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappe did not travel to Charlotte for the team's Club World Cup match against Pachuca, …

Coach Penney unsure of return to Super Rugby champions Crusaders

Jun 22 2025

Rob Penney says he is "not sure yet" if he'll reapply as coach of the Canterbury Crusaders despite earning redemption by …

Outgoing IOC president Thomas Bach faced mammoth challenges

Jun 22 2025

Thomas Bach's eventful 12-year tenure as president of the International Olympic Committee comes to an end on Monday when …

Maro Itoje comes of age with Lions captaincy

Jun 22 2025

Maro Itoje was long tipped to be a Test captain but had to bide his time before being handed two giant roles within the …

Man City squad must be trimmed: Guardiola

Jun 21 2025

Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola said Saturday his club will have to sell players this summer for the stars' own …

Minjee Lee grabs four-shot lead at 'brutal' Women's PGA Championship

Jun 21 2025

Australia's Minjee Lee defied difficult, windy conditions with a remarkable bogey-free three-under par 69 on Saturday to …

Olympic balloon rises again in Paris

Jun 21 2025

A giant balloon that became a popular landmark over the skies of Paris during the 2024 Olympics rose again Saturday …

South American teams lay down the gauntlet to Europe at Club World Cup

Jun 21 2025

It took until Friday night for South America's unbeaten run at the Club World Cup to come to an end as Boca Juniors …

Fleetwood grabs PGA Travelers lead as top-ranked stars fade

Jun 21 2025

England's Tommy Fleetwood, seeking his first PGA Tour title, fired a seven-under par 63 to seize a three-stroke lead …

'Lucky' Lamothe hat-trick guides Bordeaux-Begles into Top 14 final

Jun 21 2025

Hooker Maxime Lamothe said he was lucky "after" scoring a historic hat-trick as Bordeaux-Begles beat Toulon 39-24 on …

Lamothe hat-trick guides Bordeaux-Begles into Top 14 final

Jun 21 2025

Hooker Maxime Lamothe scored a historic hat-trick as Bordeaux-Begles beat Toulon 39-24 on Saturday to set-up a repeat of …

Inter Milan strike late to beat Urawa Reds at Club World Cup

Jun 21 2025

Valentin Carboni struck the winning goal in stoppage time as Inter Milan came from behind to beat Urawa Red Diamonds 2-1 …

Dortmund stars hide from sun at Club World Cup 'sauna'

Jun 21 2025

Borussia Dortmund substitutes cowered from the sun in the team's Club World Cup win over Mamelodi Sundowns on Saturday, …

One game to win it all: Thunder host Pacers in NBA Finals game 7

Jun 21 2025

The Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers are poised for an epic championship showdown on Sunday, the Thunder seeking …

Russell says he's buried Sexton hatchet as old rivals united in quest for Lions glory

Jun 21 2025

Finn Russell insisted he no longer had any issues with Johnny Sexton after British and Irish Lions head coach Andy …

Feyi-Waboso sees red as France beat England in unofficial Test

Jun 21 2025

Immanuel Feyi-Waboso was sent off on his return from injury as England's summer tour preparations were dealt a blow in a …

Hundred hero Pope answers England's prayers as Bumrah strikes in first Test

Jun 21 2025

Ollie Pope made a defiant century as England fought back despite Jasprit Bumrah's three-wicket haul and a blistering …

Medvedev dispatches home hope Zverev to meet Bublik in Halle final

Jun 21 2025

Russian Daniil Medvedev dispatched home favourite Alexander Zverev in three sets to reach his first final in 15 months …

Bellingham strikes as Dortmund sink Sundowns in Club World Cup thriller

Jun 21 2025

Jobe Bellingham netted his first Borussia Dortmund goal in a gripping 4-3 win over Mamelodi Sundowns at the Club World …

From attendances to NBA-style walkouts: Club World Cup talking points

Jun 21 2025

The opening week of the first 32-team FIFA Club World Cup in the United States has been played under a political shadow, …

Bellingham strikes as Dortmund sink Sundowns

Jun 21 2025

Jobe Bellingham netted his first Borussia Dortmund goal in a thrilling 4-3 win over Mamelodi Sundowns at the Club World …

Alcaraz sets up Queen's final clash with Lehecka

Jun 21 2025

Carlos Alcaraz reached the Queen's Club final for the second time as the world number two eased to a 6-4, 6-4 win over …

MLB suspends Padres pitcher three games for hitting Ohtani

Jun 21 2025

San Diego Padres pitcher Robert Suarez was issued a three-game suspension and an undisclosed fine by Major League …

Medvedev dispatches home hope Zverev to reach Halle final

Jun 21 2025

Russian Daniil Medvedev dispatched home favourite Alexander Zverev in three sets to reach the finals of the ATP …

India star Bumrah strikes before Duckett and Pope hold firm in 1st Test

Jun 21 2025

India spearhead Jasprit Bumrah struck an early blow before England's Ben Duckett and Ollie Pope kept the tourists at bay …

Lazzat denies Japan a first Royal Ascot winner in thrilling climax

Jun 21 2025

Lazzat gave France their first winner of the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes denying Japan their maiden win at Royal …

Nottingham Forest boss Nuno signs new three-year contract

Jun 21 2025

Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo was rewarded for guiding his side into Europe by signing a new three-year …

Vondrousova surprises Sabalenka to reach Berlin final

Jun 21 2025

Marketa Vondrousova brushed aside world number one Aryna Sabalenka in Berlin on Saturday to reach her first final since …

Lehecka stuns Draper to reach Queen's final

Jun 21 2025

Czech world number 30 Jiri Lehecka stunned Britain's Jack Draper to reach the Queen's Club final with a 6-4, 4-6, 7-5 …

Marc Marquez continues MotoGP dominance by winning Mugello sprint

Jun 21 2025

Marc Marquez continued his march towards a seventh elite world title by winning Saturday's sprint race at the Italian …

Bangladesh draw first Test with Sri Lanka after rain hampers play

Jun 21 2025

The first Test between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka fizzled out into a damp draw on Saturday, with rain robbing the match in …

Pant scores India's third hundred in 1st Test before England hit back

Jun 21 2025

Rishabh Pant became the third India batsman in the innings to make a hundred before England hit back with the ball on …

Mexican boxing legend Alvarez promises Crawford bout will be one of his 'best'

Jun 21 2025

Mexico's undisputed super middleweight world champion Canelo Alvarez promises his title bout with Terence Crawford in …

Farrell adamant Lions 'won't suger-coat' Argentina loss

Jun 21 2025

Andy Farrell insisted he would demand an improved performance from his British and Irish Lions when they arrive in …

Shanto clinches second ton as Bangladesh set Sri Lanka 296-run target

Jun 21 2025

Najmul Hossain Shanto scored his second century of the match as Bangladesh declared on 285 for six on Saturday to set …

Crusaders out-muscle Chiefs to clinch 15th Super Rugby crown

Jun 21 2025

The clinical Canterbury Crusaders turned to forward power to beat the Waikato Chiefs 16-12 in a tense Super Rugby final …

Olympic balloon to rise again in Paris

Jun 21 2025

A giant balloon that became a popular landmark over the skies of Paris during the 2024 Olympics is set to rise once …

Australian opener Konstas says he has 'come a long way'

Jun 21 2025

Teenage opener Sam Konstas said Saturday he had "come a long way" from his combative debut against India after winning …

Samaranch Senior -- controversial diplomat who saved the Olympics

Jun 21 2025

Incoming and outgoing International Olympic Committee presidents Kirsty Coventry and Thomas Bach will salute each other …

As sports embrace gender tests, Coventry and IOC may follow

Jun 21 2025

As the gender furore that engulfed boxing at the 2024 Paris Olympics rumbles on, the International Olympic Committee …

Bayern overcome battling Boca to reach Club World Cup last 16

Jun 21 2025

Bayern Munich booked their place in the knockout stages of the Club World Cup with Harry Kane and Michael Olise on …

Flamengo floor Chelsea at Club World Cup, Bayern edge out Boca

Jun 21 2025

Flamengo produced a brilliant second-half fightback to beat Chelsea 3-1 at the Club World Cup on Friday and qualify for …

Jeeno extends lead at Women's PGA Championship

Jun 21 2025

Jeeno Thitikul closed with back-to-back birdies in a two-under par 70 on Friday to stretch her lead to three strokes as …

Flamengo floor Chelsea at Club World Cup, Bayern face Boca

Jun 21 2025

Flamengo produced a brilliant second-half fightback to beat Chelsea 3-1 at the Club World Cup on Friday as the Brazilian …

Defending champions Toulouse hold off Bayonne to reach Top 14 final

Jun 20 2025

Defending champions Toulouse held off Bayonne 32-25 on Friday to advance to the final of the Top 14 where they will play …

Teams from 'south' have Club World Cup heat advantage: Dortmund's Kovac

Jun 20 2025

Borussia Dortmund coach Niko Kovac said Friday teams from the "south" have an advantage on European teams at the Club …

'It's only match one' says Itoje after Lions mauled by Pumas

Jun 20 2025

The British & Irish Lions captain Maro Itoje brushed off Friday's defeat against Argentina in Dublin, saying his side …

Fleetwood, Thomas and Scheffler share PGA Travelers lead

Jun 20 2025

England's Tommy Fleetwood made two eagles and a birdie in the last six holes Friday to grab a share of the lead with …

Maresca accepts Chelsea were second best in Flamengo loss

Jun 20 2025

Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca admitted his team were deservedly beaten by Flamengo following their 3-1 loss to the …

Lions slump to warm-up defeat by Argentina

Jun 20 2025

The British & Irish Lions will set off for Australia on the back of a 28-24 defeat by Argentina in their warm-up Test in …

Flamengo fightback floors Chelsea at Club World Cup

Jun 20 2025

Substitute Bruno Henrique played a starring role as Flamengo came roaring back in the second half to beat Chelsea 3-1 at …

Habz, Stark light up Diamond League as Girma banishes Paris blues

Jun 20 2025

Unheralded Azzedine Habz and Grace Stark lit up a drama-loaded Diamond League meet in Paris on Friday, snatching the …

Haliburton warns Pacers of 'poison' of outside noise before NBA Finals game 7

Jun 20 2025

Indiana star Tyrese Haliburton says the Pacers must keep their focus firmly on the Oklahoma City Thunder and block out …

Benfica knock out Auckland in delayed Club World Cup romp

Jun 20 2025

Benfica sailed to a 6-0 win to eliminate Auckland City from the Club World Cup on Friday in Orlando in a match which …

Benfica knock out Auckland in Club World Cup romp

Jun 20 2025

Benfica romped to a 6-0 win over Auckland City on Friday in a Club World Cup match in Orlando which suffered a long …

Jaiswal salutes 'special' hundred as Vaughan 'staggered' to see England bowl first

Jun 20 2025

India's Yashasvi Jaiswal was proud of a "very special" innings as he inflicted yet more pain upon England with a fine …

Alcaraz extends winning streak, Draper into semi-finals at Queen's

Jun 20 2025

Carlos Alcaraz was relieved to overcome the challenge of Arthur Rinderknech in straight sets to reach the semi-finals at …

Wirtz wants to 'win everything' for Liverpool after record move

Jun 20 2025

Florian Wirtz said he wants to win it all at Liverpool after completing a blockbuster move from Bayer Leverkusen on …

Gill launches India captaincy reign in style with hundred against England

Jun 20 2025

Shubman Gill marked his first innings as India captain with a sparkling hundred after fellow young gun Yashasvi Jaiswal …

Liverpool bank on 'world-class' Wirtz after record deal

Jun 20 2025

The golden boy of German football is set to become the new prince of the Premier League after Florian Wirtz joined …

Sabalenka saves four match points against Rybakina to reach Berlin semis

Jun 20 2025

World number one Aryna Sabalenka saved four match points against former Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina to book her …