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Soccer

France winger Michael Olise hits historic World Cup assist landmark

Bayern Munich forward Michael Olise has become the first player since 1994 to provide five assists at a single World Cup as France face Paraguay.

Other

Ireland defeat Australia in dramatic Nations Championship thriller

Ireland secured a dramatic 33-31 comeback victory over Australia in the Nations Championship after Wallabies replacement Ben Donaldson missed a last-gasp penalty.

Football

England lose George Furbank to appendicitis before South Africa clash

England full-back George Furbank has been ruled out of the clash against South Africa after being rushed to hospital with appendicitis.

Football

New Zealand defeat France 34-32 in thrilling Nations Championship opener

Will Jordan scored twice as New Zealand defeated France 34-32 in a captivating nine-try thriller. The victory handed new head coach Dave Rennie a winning start in the inaugural Nations Championship.

Soccer

Brazil manager Carlo Ancelotti defends World Cup tactics before Norway tie

Brazil manager Carlo Ancelotti has fiercely defended his tactical approach following criticism of their unconvincing World Cup performances. The five-time champions face Norway in the last 16 on Sunday.

Baseball

Boston Red Sox’s Aroldis Chapman breaks MLB reliever strikeout record

Boston Red Sox left-hander Aroldis Chapman has become Major League Baseball's all-time leader for strikeouts by a reliever. The 38-year-old surpassed Hall of Famer Hoyt Wilhelm by registering his 1,364th career strikeout against the Los Angeles Angels.

Baseball

Los Angeles Dodgers rest Shohei Ohtani after right biceps tightness

Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani will sit out Saturday's game against the San Diego Padres after experiencing right biceps tightness.

Motorsport

Lewis Hamilton denies Formula 1 retirement rumours before British GP

Lewis Hamilton has categorically denied rumours that he plans to retire at the British Grand Prix. The seven-time world champion insists he is planning for the next five years in Formula 1.