Napoli sign Lukaku from Chelsea
Napoli have signed Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku from Chelsea, the Serie A club said on Thursday.
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Sailing-New Zealand assess damage after crane fails on America's Cup opening
America's Cup defenders New Zealand said on Thursday that a crane had failed while lifting their AC75 boat out of the water after racing in Barcelona, but all team members were safe.
Holders Real Madrid Face Dortmund, Liverpool In New-Look Champions League
Holders Real Madrid will face Liverpool away and host Borussia Dortmund in a repeat of last season's final in the league stage of the new-look Champions League, the draw for which took place on Thursday. Every team will play eight games against eight different opponents in the new format of Europe's elite club competition, with all 36 clubs now pooled together into one league rather than split into groups. Madrid, who have signed France superstar Kylian Mbappe since winning a record-extending 15th European Cup, will also notably play AC Milan at home and will go to Atalanta.
Monza feels different for Hamilton ahead of Ferrari move
Lewis Hamilton has five Italian Grand Prix wins to his name but going into this weekend's Formula One race at Monza for the last time before joining Ferrari will make it a different experience, the Mercedes driver said on Thursday.
Paris Paralympics: Singapore’s Yip Pin Xiu wins gold in 100m backstroke S2 event
SINGAPORE: Singapore's Yip Pin Xiu notched a historic three-peat on Friday (Aug 30) after winning the women’s 100m backstroke S2 final at the Paris Paralympics.
Novak Djokovic Tackles Laslo Djere, Coco Gauff Shines Under US Open Lights
Novak Djokovic will aim for a fast start against fellow Serbian Laslo Djere on Wednesday as he steps up his bid for a record 25th Grand Slam singles title at the US Open. Djere, ranked 109th in the world, was the only player to take a set off Djokovic at last year's US Open, taking the first two of their third-round clash before Djokovic turned the tide on the way to a 24th major crown, which tied him with Margaret Court for most all-time. Djokovic, coming off an emotional triumph at the Paris Olympics, anchored a night session on Arthur Ashe Stadium that opened with defending women's champion Coco Gauff beating 37-year-old Tatjana Maria 6-4, 6-0.
Pirlo sacked as Sampdoria manager
Andrea Pirlo has been sacked as manager of Sampdoria after just over a season in charge, the Serie B club said on Thursday (Aug 29).
Michael Olise Called Up To Full France Squad For Nations League Matches
English-born winger Michael Olise was rewarded for his impressive performances for France at the Olympics by being called up to the full French national team Thursday for the start of their UEFA Nations League campaign next month. The 22-year-old, who was born and brought up in London to a Nigerian father and French-Algerian mother, was arguably the standout player in Thierry Henry's France team that won the Olympic silver medal at the Paris Games earlier this month.