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Australian Rules bosses blast 'vile' racist abuse of player

Wembanyama seeks clarity after heartbreaking Spurs loss

Knicks hold off Spurs 105-104 for 2-0 NBA Finals lead

In New York, waiting in line becomes a social scene

Co-hosts Canada held by Ireland ahead of World Cup

Pope visits polarised Spain with focus on migrants

Airlines gather in Rio to chart course as horizon darkens

Brumbies coach apologises after 'embarrassing' Super Rugby rout

Korda fights back at US Women's Open

'It's clear who won!': Mexican zoo residents hedge World Cup bets

Scaloni gives encouraging update on Messi fitness

'Blood gold': how gangs took control of Venezuela's mines

Investors cheered when Venezuela opened its vast mineral reserves to private capital in April but gang control over many mines could prove a powerful obstacle.

Andreeva races past Kostyuk to reach French Open final

Mirra Andreeva raced into her first Grand Slam final as she beat an erratic Marta Kostyuk 6-1, 6-3 at the French Open on Thursday.

Hungary drops charges against organisers of banned Pride marches

Hungarian prosecutors said Thursday they had dropped charges against organisers of last year's Pride marches, citing a landmark ruling from the EU's top court.

Mourinho takes Turkey to top Europe rights court over sanctions

Jose Mourinho has filed suit at Europe's top rights court on grounds his right to freedom of expression was violated while managing Turkish football club Fenerbahce.

England collapse against New Zealand in first Test

England suffered a dramatic top-order collapse on the opening day of the first Test against New Zealand on Thursday, slumping to 55-5 in bowler-friendly conditions.

Mboko hails 'Queen' Serena ahead of tennis legend's return

Serena Williams started preparations for her sensational return from retirement as she took to the Queen's Club practice courts with doubles partner Victoria Mboko on Thursday.

Iraola jets in to Liverpool to finalise Anfield deal

Andoni Iraola arrived in Liverpool on Thursday to finalise the details of his appointment as the club's new head coach following the dismissal of Arne Slot.

Guardiola quit '100 times' before leaving, says Man City chairman

Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak has revealed Pep Guardiola was on the verge of quitting "100 times" before finally leaving at the end of this season.

Martinez Novell replaces Hjulmand as Leverkusen coach

Bayer Leverkusen on Thursday announced the appointment of Spaniard Carles Martinez Novell as manager, replacing former coach Kasper Hjulmand with immediate effect.

Napoli confirm Conte exit with Allegri tipped as new coach

Italian Serie A runners-up Napoli confirmed on Thursday that coach Antonio Conte will leave the club after two years with former AC Milan manager Massimiliano Allegri tipped to take over.

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