Michelle Plouffe returns to Canada's 3x3 basketball team after retiring 13 months ago
Three-time Olympian Michelle Plouffe has come out of retirement to join Canada's four-player roster for the FIBA 3x3 Women's Series stop in Bangkok, Thailand.
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Russell takes sprint pole at Dutch Grand Prix ahead of Norris
ZANDVOORT, Netherlands, Aug 21 : George Russell beat McLaren's Lando Norris to pole position for the Dutch Grand Prix sprint race on Friday in a strong statement of intent by the Mercedes driver as he seeks to turn around a tough first half of the Formula One season.
Bok captain Du Toit warns concentration is key to seeing off All Blacks threat
JOHANNESBURG, Aug 21 : South Africa must keep their wits about them and ensure concentration levels are consistent to counter New Zealand's attacking prowess when the foes meet in the first of their four-test series on Saturday, said home captain Pieter-Steph du Toit.
Tottenham agree on deal for Man City's Savinho - sources - ESPN
Tottenham have agreed on a deal worth up to £85 million ($116m) to sign Savinho from Manchester City, sources told ESPN.
Williams boss was concerned Sainz and Albon might both leave
ZANDVOORT, Netherlands, Aug 21 : Williams Formula One boss James Vowles said he had feared losing Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz to other teams before new contracts were signed.
Duplantis swaps pole for microphone with anthem for World Athletics Ultimate
Aug 21 : Already one of athletics' biggest stars, Sweden's Mondo Duplantis is now providing the soundtrack too, with the double Olympic pole vault champion releasing the official anthem for World Athletics' inaugural Ultimate Championship.
Bangladesh coach Simmons wary of wounded Australia in second test
Aug 21 : Bangladesh coach Phil Simmons has warned his players to expect a fierce backlash from Australia in the second test after his side shocked the cricket world with a nine-wicket victory in the series opener in Darwin.
Sport-Global initiative for female athletes expands to nine nations
Aug 21 : The Global Alliance for Female Athletes (GAFA) has expanded from four to nine members with Canada, France, Germany, Japan and Switzerland joining the initiative, the Australian Sports Commission said on Friday.