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Ajinkya Rahane scored a fine half-century but it was the West Indies bowlers who managed to steal the show on the opening day of the first test in Antigua.

Jofra Archer's six-wicket haul put England in command on a rain-affected first day of the third Ashes Test at Headingley, as they bowled Australia out for 179.

Serena Williams will play Maria Sharapova in the first round of the US Open at Flushing Meadows in New York.

Sri Lanka will look to wrap up a Test series victory over New Zealand as the second and final match gets underway in Colombo.

Ajax clung on to secure a goalless draw in the first-leg of the Champions League play-off tie with Apoel Nicosia.

Australian batsman Steven Smith has been ruled out of the third Ashes Test at Headingly.

The playing ban for former India fast bowler Sreesanth has been reduced to seven years.

Manchester United were held to a 1-1 draw at Wolverhampton Wanderers after Paul Pogba missed a second-half penalty.

Dani Alves enjoyed a memorable debut for Sao Paulo.

Justin Thomas has won the BMW Championship.

Frank Lampard's first match as Chelsea manager at Stamford Bridge ended in a 1-1 draw as Leicester City fought back to secure a point.

The second Ashes test between England and Australia at Lord's ended in a thrilling draw after the hosts came up four wickets short.

Al Ain FC is set to make its debut in EA SPORTS FIFA 20.

Chelsea host 2016 Premier League winners Leicester City later on Sunday.

Justin Thomas has a commanding lead going into the final round of the BMW Championship.

Sri Lanka have won their opening Test match against New Zealand by six wickets.

World champion Novak Djokovic suffered a shock defeat at the hands of Daniil Medvedev at the Cincinnati Masters.

Manchester City suffered late disappointment after a VAR decision forced them to settle for a draw with Tottenham.

American rapper Jay-Z has faced criticism for teaming up with the NFL, with Colin Kaepernic's girlfriend calling it "disgusting and disappointing".

Former world No. 1 Andy Murray has decided to skip the doubles at the US Open this month in order to focus on his singles career.

Bayern Munich has agreed to sign Brazilian midfielder Philippe Coutinho on loan from Barcelona.

There seems to be no end in sight for Liverpool's injury concerns when it comes to goalkeepers.

Wolves thrashed Armenians Pyunik to set up a Europa League play-off tie with Torino.

Roger Federer has crashed out of the Cincinnati Masters.

Justin Thomas and Jason Kokrak are tied for the lead after the opening round of the BMW Championship.

Australia have the advantage in the second Ashes Test at Lord's.

Nick Kyrgios has been at it again.

Tiger Woods' caddie has been inducted into the Caddie Hall of Fame.

India have won their One Day International (ODI) series against the West Indies.

Liverpool have won the Super Cup after beating Chelsea on penalties.

New Zealand ended day 1 of the first Test against Sri Lanka on 203 for 5 in Galle.

Chelsea and Liverpool lock horns later on Wednesday in the UEFA Super Cup.

India are looking to close out their One Day International (ODI) series against the West Indies.

Porto have been knocked out of this season's Champions League.

The second Ashes Test between England and Australia gets underway later on Tuesday at Lord's.

Andy Murray has confirmed that he will not compete in the singles at this year's US Open.

Bryson DeChambeau has vowed to make a better effort to play faster golf.

Cricket could be played in the 2028 Olympic in Los Angeles.

Goalkeeper Alisson will be out of action "for the next few weeks" after suffering a calf injury.

Andy Murray makes his return to singles action for the first time since his hip surgery at the Cincinnati Masters tennis.

Australian co-vice-captain Pat Cummins says there's competition for places in Australia's bowling attack

Rafael Nadal has defended his Rogers Cup title with a victory over Russia's Daniil Medvedev.

Nineteen-year-old Bianca Andreescu will face Williams in the final of the Rogers Cup.

American golfer Bryson DeChambeau has angered fellow competitors by taking too long to play his shots at Northern Trust.

Defending champions Manchester City get their Premier League season underway on Saturday.

Rafael Nadal got the better of Fabio Fognini to advance to the the semi-finals of the Rogers Cup.

The hotly anticipated rematch between Anthony Joshua unified world heavyweight champion Andy Ruiz Jr will happen in Saudi Arabia on December 7.

Dustin Johnson is on top of leaderboard at the halfway stage of the Northern Trust.

Liverpool have started the new Premier League season by thrashing newly-promoted Norwich City.

Serena Williams is set to take on Naomi Osaka for the first time since the controversial 2018 US Open final in the quarter-finals of the Rogers Cup.

South Africa batsman Hashim Amla has announced his retirement from all forms of international cricket.

Everton have signed forward Alex Iwobi from Arsenal on a five-year deal for a staggering £34 million, just over four hours after the window closed.

Serena Williams has advanced to the third round of the Rogers Cup in Toronto, beating Elise Mertens 6-3, 6-3.

The UAE's national cricket team will be looking to complete a series sweep when they meet the Netherlands in the fourth and final T20 International on Thursday.

India and the West Indies get their One Day International (ODI) underway later Thursday in Guyana.

Rumesh Ratnayake has been named Sri Lanka's interim coach for their upcoming home series against New Zealand.

Colin Ackermann has set a new T20 world record.

Inter Milan are closing in on Romelu Lukaku.

Rafael Nadal is safely through to the third round of the Rogers Cup.

The UAE's national cricket team have sealed their T20 International series against the Netherlands.

India won the third and final T20 International against the West Indies on Tuesday to complete a series sweep.

It seems Jofra Archer is ready for an Ashes Test debut at Lord's.

Wayne Rooney is set to join Championship club Derby County.

The UAE's national cricket team are looking to seal their T20 International against the Netherlands.

India and the West Indies play each other in the third and final T20 International later on Tuesday.

The Philippines Basketball Association (PBA) is set to return to Dubai for an action-packed weekend in October at the Coca-Cola Arena.

A 22-year-old Belgian cyclist has died after a crash during the Tour de Pologne.

Carl Frampton will not fight in this weekend's fight with Emmanuel Dominguez.

South Africa's leading wicket-taker has retired from Test cricket.

Liverpool have signed goalkeeper Adrian.

Brendon McCullum has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket.

Australia defeated England by 251 runs to win the first Ashes Test at Edgbaston.

Manchester United have completed the signing of Harry Maguire from Leicester.

The UAE's national cricket team is in action on Monday.

It seems New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady will stay at the franchise until he's 44.

India have clinched their Twenty20 International series against the West Indies.

Hinako Shibuno has won the Women's British Open.

Nick Kyrgios has won his sixth ATP title.

Barcelona have beaten Arsenal in a pre-season friendly.

Manchester City have won the Community Shield on penalties.

Australia are in the driver's seat going into the final day of the opening Ashes Test in Birmingham.

Lewis Hamilton staged a brilliant fightback against Max Verstappen to win the Hungarian Grand Prix.

Ottis Gibson has been let go from his role as head coach of South Africa's national cricket team.

Former New Zealand captain Sir Brian Lochore has died.

Hinako Shibuno is on top of the leaderboard after the third round of the Women's British Open.

India edged out West Indies in low-scoring encounter to win the opening match of their T20 International series in Florida.

Borussia Dortmund beat Bayern Munich to win the German Supercup.

The UAE's national cricket team have won their opening T20 International against the Netherlands.

England have a slight advantage after the third day of the opening Ashes test in Birmingham.

The UAE has been selected to host this year's Asian Muay Thai Championship.

Harry Maguire is on his way to Manchester United.

Byeong Hun An is on top of the leaderboard at the halfway stage of the Wyndham Championship.

Lionel Messi has been banned from international football for three months.

India get their tour of the West Indies underway later on Saturday.

England have the upper-hand after day two of the opening Ashes test in Birmingham.