Victoria Mboko, Leylah Fernandez pick up 1st-round victories at Hong Kong Open
Canada's Victoria Mboko and Leylah Fernandez are moving on to the Hong Kong Open's second round in the women's singles draw.
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Ford starts for England against Australia, Freeman at centre
BAGSHOT, England :George Ford will start at flyhalf for England against Australia in the first of their four autumn internationals on Saturday, with Fin Smith on the bench and no place for Marcus Smith.
Carey hoping Australia fans can block out English taunts during Ashes
MELBOURNE :Australia wicketkeeper Alex Carey remembers a hostile reception from English crowds after stumping Jonny Bairstow at Lord's during the 2023 Ashes and hopes home fans can drown out the taunts of the Barmy Army in the coming series.
Beach Volleyball-Dutch convicted rapist barred from world championships in Australia
MELBOURNE :Netherlands beach volleyball player Steven van de Velde, a convicted rapist, has been denied a visa by Australia to compete at the world championships in Adelaide next month, the Dutch volleyball association (Nevobo) said.
Window for fast marathons closing because of climate change, report finds
LONDON :Climate change is narrowing the window for record-breaking performances at the world's top marathons, according to new research released ahead of Sunday's New York City Marathon.
Alex Mitchell backs Tommy Freeman to make seamless transition to outside centre
Alex Mitchell is backing Tommy Freeman to make a seamless transition to outside centre if his Northampton team-mate is repositioned in England’s backline for Saturday’s autumn opener against Australia.
Cameron Norrie beats Sebastian Baez in Paris to set up clash with Carlos Alcaraz
Cameron Norrie will face Carlos Alcaraz in the second round of the Paris Masters after defeating Sebastian Baez in straight sets.
Lavreysen makes history with quadruple gold haul at world championships
SANTIAGO :Dutch sprint king Harrie Lavreysen became the first cyclist to win four gold medals at the same UCI Track Cycling World Championships on Sunday as he rounded off a remarkable week of domination by winning the sprint.