Cricket-Khawaja, Green put Australia ahead in Galle test
COLOMBO (Reuters) - Cameron Green forged two half-century partnerships as Australia eclipsed Sri Lanka's first-innings total of 212 on day two of the opening test in Galle on Thursday.
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Tennis-Nadal overcomes third set wobble to reach second round
LONDON (Reuters) - Rafael Nadal made a stuttering but rousing return to the grass on Tuesday, beating 41st-ranked Francisco Cerundolo 6-4 6-3 3-6 6-4 in Wimbledon's first round to begin his campaign for a third Grand Slam title of the year.
Tennis-Coric withdraws from Wimbledon with shoulder injury
LONDON (Reuters) - Croatia's Borna Coric has withdrawn from Wimbledon because of a shoulder injury, tournament organisers said on Saturday.
Soccer-PSG president confirms talks with Nice to hire Galtier as coach
PARIS (Reuters) - Paris St Germain president Nasser al-Khelaifi on Tuesday said he was in talks with Nice to hire coach Christophe Galtier to replace Mauricio Pochettino at the French champions.
Athletics-Triple Olympic champion Wlodarczyk to miss rest of season
(Reuters) - Three-times Olympic hammer throw champion Anita Wlodarczyk said she would miss the rest of the season, including the World Championships, after undergoing surgery for a torn muscle she suffered foiling a break-in earlier this month.
Cricket-New Zealand's Jamieson ruled out of third England test with back injury
(Reuters) - New Zealand fast bowler Kyle Jamieson will miss the final test against England and return home after picking up a back injury during the second match at Trent Bridge, the country's cricket board (NZC) said on Tuesday.
Soccer-Bordeaux relegated to third tier due to financial difficulties
(Reuters) - Girondins de Bordeaux have been relegated to the third tier of French soccer due to financial irregularities, the French league's governing body (LFP) said on Tuesday.