Spain determined as it heads into World Cup semi-final showdown against Sweden
In a highly anticipated showdown, Spain will lock horns with Sweden at Eden Park in New Zealand on Tuesday for a place Women's World Cup final.
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Well-rested Shapovalov leads Canada into Davis Cup with Pospisil, Diallo, Galarneau
Denis Shapovalov is one of four players named to Canada's Davis Cup team for the international tennis competition's upcoming group stage.
Women’s world cup: Super Falcons displayed true sportsmanship – First lady
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu receives Super Falcons in Abuja
RTÉ Women's World Cup Podcast: Megan Campbell's semi-finals preview
Republic of Ireland international Megan Campbell joins Raf Diallo to preview the FIFA Women's World Cup semi-finals which see Spain go head-to-head with Sweden and co-hosts Australia up against European champions England
Shaheen Afridi Signs Three-Year Deal With ILT20 Franchise Desert Vipers
Star left-arm pacer Shaheen Afridi has signed a three-year contract with Desert Vipers for the second season of the UAE's ILT20, and will become the first Pakistan player to play in the league in January next year. "I am excited to join the Desert Vipers. I know there are many Pakistan cricket fans in the UAE and I hope they will support our team in the upcoming ILT20," Afridi said in a statement. The next season of ILT20 is scheduled to begin on January 13, and Afridi could join the team after returning from Australia.
"Not The First Match I Lost...": Novak Djokovic Opens Up On Wimbledon Loss Against Carlos Alcaraz
Ahead of the Western and Southern Open, the 23-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic said he let go of the disappointment he felt after losing the Wimbledon final to Carlos Alcaraz long ago. Despite demolishing Alcaraz in the first set, Djokovic was unable to clinch his eighth Wimbledon victory and equal Roger Federer's record, as he was defeated by the Spaniard on Centre Court in July. Djokovic spoke with ATP ahead of the Western and Southern Open on his performance in the final.
Guarded thumbs-up from Proteas mentor Walter as CSA relaxes controversial fitness criteria
Proteas white-ball coach Rob Walter has somewhat guardedly given his implicit approval to Cricket South Africa's (CSA) relaxed fitness criteria ahead of the new season, which is now focused on a catching-flies-with-honey approach than rigid enforcement.
Dewald Brevis Gets Call-up For South Africa's T20I Series Against Australia
Cricket South Africa on Monday named 18 players for a five-match one-day international series against Australia next month, the team's last outings before the Cricket World Cup in India. But not all the players will be travelling to India for the tournament in October and November. A 15-man World Cup squad will be named on September 5, two days before the first one-day international. Some of the squad will be hoping to impress in three Twenty20 internationals before the one-day series. They include Dewald Brevis, 20, who is set to make his international debut during the T20 series.