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Dodgers land Tigers pitching ace Skubal in MLB trade deadline blockbuster
Reigning two-time Cy Young Award-winning pitcher Tarik Skubal is headed to the Los Angeles Dodgers from Detroit in a deal that rocked Major League Baseball ahead of Monday's trade deadline.
Infantino struggling to survive, says former IOC marketing chief
FIFA president Gianni Infantino's leadership has become "radioactive" and his 10-year reign as head of world football "is over", a former head of IOC marketing told AFP.
Messi returns as Inter Miami draw 2-2 against Columbus Crew
Lionel Messi returned to Major League Soccer action after World Cup duty on Saturday, coming on in the second half as his Inter Miami side drew 2-2 with Columbus Crew.
Dressel, Walsh win 50m free titles at US Swimming Championships
Nine-time Olympic gold medallist Caeleb Dressel and world record-holder Gretchen Walsh closed the US Swimming Championships with impressive 50m freestyle victories in Irvine, California, on Saturday.
De Zerbi unsure over Richarlison's future at Spurs
Tottenham manager Roberto de Zerbi is unsure whether Richarlison will stay at the club, saying the Brazilian forward "sometimes" wants to leave.
Tottenham manager De Zerbi 'happy' with pre-season progress
Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi said he was "happy for a lot of things" as they return to London unbeaten in three pre-season games after a 2-1 win over Chelsea in Sydney.
Alonso welcomes Mudryk's Chelsea return after doping ban
Mykhailo Mudryk will be welcomed with open arms when he rejoins Chelsea this week in Hong Kong, manager Xabi Alonso said, but the Ukrainian will not be rushed back after winning his appeal against a doping ban.
Auger-Aliassime playing for hometown pride at Montreal Masters
World number four Felix Auger-Aliassime will be playing for local pride when the ATP Montreal Masters begins on Sunday in his hometown.
Eala stuns Osaka to book Washington final against Pegula
Alexandra Eala stunned former world number one Naomi Osaka 6-4, 6-2 on Saturday to reach the women's final of the WTA and ATP Washington Open, where she will face third-ranked Jessica Pegula.
Commonwealth Games poster boy Kerr delivers mile gold in Glasgow
Fresh from setting a new world record in the mile, Josh Kerr delivered Commonwealth Games gold for Scotland on home soil in the highlight of Saturday's action, which saw 44 gold medals won.
Pegula defeats Shnaider to reach Washington Open final
Jessica Pegula, seeking her third title of the year, advanced to the women's final of the WTA and ATP Washington Open by defeating Russia's Diana Shnaider 7-5, 6-4 on Saturday.
Noh leads by three at women's British Open as Ryu falters
Yealimi Noh takes a three-shot lead into Sunday's final round of the women's British Open after a third round 69 fired the American to seven under par.
CONCACAF calls for 'comprehensive reckoning with' Infantino's FIFA leadership
North and Central American football's governing body CONCACAF on Saturday called for a "comprehensive reckoning with" Gianni Infantino's leadership of FIFA after his aborted plan to allow private investment in the World Cup.
Ex-British champion jockey Crowley takes 'hardest decision' to retire
Jim Crowley, the 2016 British champion jockey who had switched from jumps to the flat, took the "hardest decision" of his life on Saturday and retired.
Wiebes claims Tour de France Femmes yellow jersey with opening stage win
Lorena Wiebes sprinted to victory on the opening stage of the Tour de France Femmes in Lausanne on Saturday to claim the race leader's yellow jersey.
Brentford sign Mali midfielder Sangare in club record deal
Brentford signed Mali midfielder Mamadou Sangare from Lens in a club-record deal worth a reported £39 million ($52 million) on Saturday.
Chelsea sign Brighton striker Welbeck
Chelsea signed Brighton's veteran striker Danny Welbeck in a deal worth a reported £5 million ($6.7 million) on Saturday.
Bournemouth sign Portugal defender Silva from Benfica
Bournemouth signed Portugal defender Antonio Silva from Benfica in a deal worth a reported £25 million ($33 million) on Saturday.
Maresca 'happy' after first Man City game despite Inter shootout defeat
Enzo Maresca said he was "very happy" on Saturday after his first game in charge of Manchester City, despite a defeat on penalties to Inter Milan after the sides drew 1-1 in a pre-season friendly in Hong Kong on Saturday.
Maresca's first Man City outing ends in shootout defeat to Inter
Enzo Maresca's first game as Manchester City manager ended in defeat on penalties after drawing 1-1 with Inter Milan in a friendly in Hong Kong on Saturday.
German FA calls for 'full investigation' into FIFA proposal
The German FA (DFB) on Saturday called for a "full investigation" into the development of FIFA's World Cup private investment plan, while demanding a "fundamental cultural change" at the governing body.
Richarlison, Tonali fire 10-man Spurs to 2-1 Sydney win over Chelsea
Brazil striker Richarlison scored a 90th-minute winner and club record signing Sandro Tonali got his first goal as 10-man Tottenham beat London rivals Chelsea 2-1 in a feisty pre-season friendly in Sydney on Saturday.
Ten-man Tottenham beat Chelsea 2-1 in Sydney
Brazil striker Richarlison scored a 90th-minute winner and club record signing Sandro Tonali got his first goal as 10-man Tottenham beat London rivals Chelsea 2-1 in a feisty pre-season friendly in Sydney on Saturday.
UEFA target Infantino after FIFA shelve World Cup private investment plan
FIFA president Gianni Infantino failed to calm the stormy waters surrounding his position despite on Saturday scrapping a plan to allow private investment in the World Cup.
Infantino has lost UEFA's 'confidence' despite withdrawal of 'shabby deal'
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has lost the "confidence" of European football's governing body UEFA after his plan to allow private investment in the World Cup was withdrawn following a global backlash.
Timeline: How FIFA's World Cup private investment plan imploded
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has pulled the plug on the plan to allow private investment in the World Cup which had sparked a furious global backlash even among his allies.
Injured Australian swim star O'Callaghan pulls out of PanPacs
Australian five-time Olympic gold medallist Mollie O'Callaghan pulled out of the looming Pan Pacific championships on Saturday due to injury.
Veteran Wallabies playmaker Quade Cooper eyes World Cup comeback
Veteran 38-year-old Wallabies playmaker Quade Cooper says he never retired and is eyeing a comeback for next year's World Cup on home soil.
FIFA scraps private investment plan after backlash
FIFA president Gianni Infantino said on Saturday he had scrapped a plan to allow private investment in the World Cup following fierce backlash from football officials worldwide.
FIFA scraps private investment plan after backlash: Infantino
World football governing body FIFA said Friday it was scrapping a plan to allow private investment in flagship events after fierce backlash from football officials worldwide.
South Africa's WAFCON hopes hang in the balance after dramatic draw
South Africa snatched a dramatic 2-2 draw with Ivory Coast at the Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) on Friday, but their hopes of reaching the quarter-finals hang in the balance.
Nakashima ousts top seed de Minaur, Osaka advances at Washington
Defending champion Alex de Minaur was bounced out of the Washington Open by Brandon Nakashima on Friday as women's top seed Jessica Pegula and Naomi Osaka reached the semi-finals of the ATP and WTA event.