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London Irish file for administration after suspension

London Irish filed for administration on Wednesday following their suspension from all club competitions over a failure to provide financial assurances.

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Swiatek targets French Open semi-final as Haddad Maia makes history for Brazil

Iga Swiatek tackles Coco Gauff in a marquee last-eight clash at the French Open on Wednesday with the winner to face Beatriz Haddad Maia, the first Brazilian woman to make a Grand Slam semi-final in 55 years.

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Australia's Warner falls on opening day of WTC final against India

India struck at either end of the session to leave Australia 73-2 at lunch on the first day of the World Test Championship final at the Oval on Wednesday.

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France's Hoauas to miss Rugby World Cup after domestic violence conviction

France head coach Fabien Galthie said on Wednesday that tight-head prop Mohamed Haouas will not be picked for this year's Rugby World Cup after being convicted of hitting his wife.

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Haddad Maia first Brazilian woman since 1968 in Grand Slam semi-final

Beatriz Haddad Maia became the first Brazilian woman to reach a Grand Slam semi-final since 1968 on Wednesday when she came back from a set down to defeat Ons Jabeur at the French Open.

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Siraj strikes early blow for India in WTC final against Australia

Mohammed Siraj removed Usman Khawaja for a duck as India made Australia struggle in the early stages of the World Test Championship final at the Oval on Wednesday.

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Sri Lanka thrash Afghanistan to win ODI series 2-1

Half-centuries by Sri Lanka openers Dimuth Karunaratne and Pathum Nissanka made short work of Afghanistan in a nine-wicket drubbing that clinched a 2-1 ODI series win for the hosts Wednesday.

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Di Maria quits Juventus after one season

Argentina winger Angel Di Maria has quit Juventus after one season, becoming a free agent amid claims he could be targeted by a club in Saudi Arabia.

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Moeen Ali out of Test retirement to join England Ashes squad

All-rounder Moeen Ali came out of Test retirement on Wednesday to bolster the England squad for the first two Tests of the Ashes.

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Sri Lanka thrash Afghanistan by nine wickets for 2-1 ODI series win

Easy half-centuries from Sri Lanka openers Dimuth Karunaratne and Pathum Nissanka made short work of Afghanistan on Wednesday in a nine-wicket drubbing that clinched a 2-1 ODI series win for the hosts.

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Afghanistan bowled out for 116 after Chameera takes four

Dushmantha Chameera took four wickets in two fiery spells to help dismiss Afghanistan for just 116 runs inside 23 overs in Wednesday's deciding third ODI against Sri Lanka.

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Asian Tour says PGA Tour-LIV Golf merger 'a great result'

The Asian Tour called it "a massive stride forward" for golf Wednesday after the PGA Tour announced a shock merger with the Saudi-backed LIV circuit, ending the sport's two-year civil war.

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Brazil's Seyboth Wild in court over domestic abuse claims

Brazilian tennis player Thiago Seyboth Wild appeared in court in Rio de Janeiro to respond to allegations of domestic violence against his ex-girlfriend, his office said Tuesday.

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French Open: Guide to Wednesday's quarter-finals

Holger Rune and Casper Ruud go head-to-head at the French Open on Wednesday in a repeat of their bad-tempered quarter-final of 2022.

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Guardiola closes in on silencing critics for good

Manchester City are on the brink of a historic treble as Pep Guardiola targets Champions League vindication in Saturday's final against Inter Milan.

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PGA chief accepts 'hypocrite' claims after LIV merger

PGA Tour chief Jay Monahan said he understood being branded a "hypocrite" after brokering the stunning merger with LIV Golf.

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Tsitsipas to cut out 'naps and melatonin' after French Open exit

Stefanos Tsitsipas pledged Tuesday to cut out "naps and melatonin" after admitting virtually sleepwalking into a French Open defeat by Carlos Alcaraz.

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Alcaraz books Djokovic French Open clash as Sabalenka condemns Ukraine war

Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz will square off in a blockbuster French Open semi-final, while Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka condemned outright her country's role in the Ukraine war on Tuesday after reaching the last four at Roland Garros.

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Alcaraz sets up Djokovic showdown in French Open semis

Carlos Alcaraz will play Novak Djokovic in a blockbuster French Open semi-final after the Spanish world number one beat Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-2, 6-1, 7-6 (7/5) on Tuesday.

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Nuggets coach Malone hammers home need for discipline

Denver coach Michael Malone doubled down on his demand that the Nuggets play with more discipline as they seek to regain the upper hand over the Miami Heat in the NBA Finals.

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West Indies wrap up ODI series win over UAE

The West Indies produced a fine team display to secure a series victory over the United Arab Emirates with a 78-run win in the second one-day international on Tuesday.

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London Irish suspended by RFU over lack of funding

London Irish will not participate in any league next season after the club failed to prove they have the finances to continue operating, England's Rugby Football Union (RFU) announced on Tuesday.

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PGA Tour, LIV Golf merge to end golf's 'civil war'

The PGA Tour announced a shock merger with the Saudi-backed LIV Golf circuit on Tuesday, rocking the golfing world with a bombshell deal aimed at ending the sport's bitter two-year civil war.

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Families of 9/11 victims slam PGA Tour merger with Saudi-backed LIV Golf

The 9/11 Families United coalition condemned the "hypocrisy and greed" of US PGA Tour leaders after the bombshell announcement on Tuesday that the Tour will merge with Saudi-backed LIV Golf.

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Benzema signs for Saudi Arabia's Al-Ittihad

Real Madrid's Ballon d'Or winner Karim Benzema will join Cristiano Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia after signing a three-year deal with Al-Ittihad, the Jeddah-based club confirmed on Tuesday.

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LIV Golf: Timeline of a civil war

The PGA Tour and European Tour have agreed to merge with Saudi-backed rebel circuit LIV Golf in a shock deal that ends the bitter civil war in the sport.

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Djokovic nears Alcaraz French Open clash as Sabalenka condemns Ukraine war

Novak Djokovic closed in on a potential blockbuster French Open semi-final against Carlos Alcaraz on Tuesday as Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka outrightly condemned her country's role in the Ukraine war after reaching the last four at Roland Garros.

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All Blacks scrum-half Weber to join Stade Francais

New Zealand scrum-half Brad Weber will join Stade Francais next season, the French Top 14 side announced on Tuesday.

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Broad hopes Pujara and Kohli make Australia toil ahead of Ashes

England bowler Stuart Broad hopes India stars Cheteshwar Pujara and Virat Kohli can make Australia toil ahead of the Ashes during this week's World Test Championship final.

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Bowen eager to score for new twins in 'massive' Conference League final

Jarrod Bowen said he would like to score a goal for each of his newborn twins when his West Ham side face Fiorentina in the Europa Conference League final in Prague on Wednesday.

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China's Liang and Li given lifetime snooker bans for match-fixing

Chinese pair Liang Wenbo and Li Hang were given lifetime bans from snooker on Tuesday for match-fixing after a "heart-breaking" corruption scandal rocked the sport.

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Djokovic into French Open semi-finals for 12th time

Novak Djokovic closed in on a potential blockbuster French Open semi-final against Carlos Alcaraz after beating Karen Khachanov 4-6, 7-6 (7/0), 6-2, 6-4 on Tuesday to reach the last four.

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