Cycling

Heart of gold as Charline spearheads clean ocean campaign

PETALING JAYA: Former Team Scotland cyclist and Commonwealth Games silver medallist Charline Jones (pic) has led more than 50 volunteers in the last plastic pick-up of the King's Baton Relay Clean Oceans Plastic Campaign, which hit the milestone of removing one million pieces of plastic from waterways across the globe.

Football

Soccer-Arsenal defender Saliba out for extended period, says club

July 22 (Reuters) - Arsenal ⁠and France defender William Saliba will ⁠be sidelined for an extended period ‌after suffering a back injury during the World Cup, the Premier League club said on Wednesday.

Football

Soccer-Argentina assistant Ayala says sorry for Olmo incident after World Cup final

July 22 (Reuters) - Argentina assistant coach ⁠Roberto Ayala apologised on Wednesday for his altercation with Spain midfielder Dani ⁠Olmo in the chaotic aftermath of the World Cup final, as FIFA ‌investigates the post-match brawl that marred Spain's 1-0 victory.

Football

Soccer-Inter Miami sign Casemiro as MLS opens tampering investigation

July 22 (Reuters) - Inter Miami announced the ⁠signing of Brazil midfielder Casemiro as a free agent on Wednesday, but Major League Soccer ⁠said it was investigating a "tampering allegation" against the club.

Football

Soccer-Argentina's football association denies reports Tapia summoned by US courts

BUENOS AIRES/NEW YORK, July 22 (Reuters) - Argentina's football association (AFA) on Wednesday said it ⁠was "completely untrue" that its president Claudio Tapia or treasurer Pablo Toviggino had ‌been ordered to give evidence by U.S. courts.

Football

Soccer-Vozinha, Haaland named in fan-voted World Cup dream team

July 22 (Reuters) - Cape ⁠Verde goalkeeper Vozinha and Norway striker Erling Haaland ⁠have been named in the fan-voted FIFA World ‌Cup dream team, with both rewarded for standout performances during unexpected runs by their teams.

Cycling

Cycling-Philipsen relieved after 'rollercoaster of emotions'

VOIRON, France, ⁠July 22 (Reuters) - Belgium's Jasper Philipsen ended his frustrating wait for a ⁠stage win at this year's Tour de France on Wednesday, ‌claiming victory on stage 17 after five failed attempts in bunch sprints in the opening two weeks of cycling's most prestigious race.

Football

Soccer-Canada hope for 'hero's welcome' at homecoming friendlies against Chile, Peru

July 22 (Reuters) - Canada will ⁠look to celebrate their World Cup run when they return ⁠home for two friendlies against Chile and Peru later ‌this year, in what head coach Jesse Marsch hopes will be a "hero's welcome". 

Cycling

Cycling-UCI defends night-time anti-doping tests at Tour de France

VOIRON, France, July 22 (Reuters) - ⁠The governing body of world cycling (UCI) on Wednesday defended night-time anti-doping tests at the Tour ⁠de France after controls involving race leader Tadej Pogacar and rival Jonas Vingegaard drew ‌criticism, saying the fight against doping remained an "absolute priority".

Cycling

Cycling-Philipsen sprints to victory in Tour de France stage 17, Pogacar retains overall lead

VOIRON, France, July 22 (Reuters) - Belgian ⁠Jasper Philipsen prevailed in a crowded rush to the finish line to win stage 17 of ⁠the Tour de France on Wednesday, moving within seven points of green jersey holder Mads Pedersen, ‌while Tadej Pogacar retained his overall lead.

Golf

Golf-Immelman named International Team assistant for Presidents Cup

July 22 (Reuters) - ⁠International Team captain Geoff ⁠Ogilvy announced on Wednesday that ‌2008 Masters champion Trevor Immelman will return as one of his assistants ​for this year's ⁠Presidents Cup showdown ⁠against the United States at ⁠Medinah Country ‌Club outside Chicago.

Motorsport

Motor racing-Hamilton can head into F1's August break on a Hungary high

BUDAPEST, July 22 (Reuters) - Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton ⁠could go into Formula One's August break on a Hungarian high this weekend while championship leaders Mercedes seek urgent answers to ⁠George Russell's car woes.

Cycling

Cycling-Vingegaard undergoes successful collarbone surgery after Tour de France crash

VOIRON, ⁠France, July 22 (Reuters) - Jonas Vingegaard has undergone successful ⁠surgery for a fractured collarbone after a ‌crash in stage 15 forced him to withdraw from the Tour de France, his team Visma-Lease a Bike's sports director ​Marc Reef said on Wednesday.

Football

Soccer-Ipswich Town sign defender Issa Diop from Fulham

July 22 (Reuters) - Ipswich ⁠Town have signed defender Issa Diop ⁠from Fulham on a four-year deal, ‌the Premier League club said on Wednesday.

Football

Soccer-Man City's Foden extends contract until 2030

July 22 (Reuters) - Manchester City's ⁠Phil Foden has signed a new contract that ⁠will keep him at the club until 2030, ‌the English Premier League club announced on Wednesday.

Cricket

Temasek eyes India's IPL cricket league as investor race heats up

MUMBAI, July ⁠22 (Reuters) - Temasek is exploring investment opportunities in India's booming ⁠IPL cricket league, a senior executive told Reuters, making ‌the Singapore state investor the latest player to target one of the world's richest sports tournaments. 

Cricket

Cricket-Rahmat Shah named Afghanistan's test and ODI captain

NEW DELHI, ⁠July 22 (Reuters) - Middle-order batter Rahmat Shah ⁠has been appointed captain of ‌Afghanistan's test and one-day international squads, the country's cricket board announced on Wednesday.

Rugby

Rugby-World Rugby, UK bodies seek to throw out ex-players' concussion lawsuits

LONDON, July 22 (Reuters) - World Rugby ⁠and England and Wales' governing bodies on Wednesday sought to throw out ⁠nearly 380 former rugby union players' lawsuits over neurological injuries, arguing ‌their lawyers repeatedly failed to disclose key medical evidence.

Football

Soccer-CAF president confident 2027 Cup of Nations will be successful despite challenges

JOHANNESBURG, July 22 (Reuters) - Next ⁠year's Africa Cup of Nations finals face challenges, the ⁠Confederation of African Football president Patrice Motsepe said on ‌Wednesday but predicted the event that will be co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda will be an "enormous success".

Football

Soccer-Italy football federation president confirms talks with Guardiola for coaching role - reports

July 22 (Reuters) - Pep Guardiola has ⁠held talks about becoming Italy's head coach, the country's football federation (FIGC) ⁠president Giovanni Malago told local media.