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Warriors' Draymond Green agrees to 1-year, $27.7M deal to stay

SAN FRANCISCO — Draymond Green has agreed to a one-year, $27.7 million deal to return to the Golden State Warriors, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press on Tuesday. Green will sign the contract that essentially…

Rank New Zealand’s greatest Commonwealth Games moments

From barrier-breaking achievements and stunning upsets to dramatic finishes, the Commonwealth Games have delivered plenty of unforgettable Kiwi sporting moments.

Who is Clicky Ponting, the cricketer accused of a unique cheating tactic?

Lamine Yamal’s emotional tribute to his mother despite childhood struggles

Lamine Yamal, the 19-year-old World Cup winner, has spoken openly about a childhood shaped by financial hardship and parental sacrifice. His mother, Sheila Ebana, emigrated from Equatorial Guinea to Spain as a teenager, had Yamal at 16…

Mancini returns as coach of crisis-hit Italy

Technical director Paolo Maldini, who reportedly threatened to resign if Mancini was appointed, has been replaced by Claudio Ranieri.

UEFA hits out as FIFA plans minority stake sale

The proposal immediately drew fierce ⁠criticism from European governing body UEFA, which said it "crosses a line that football's governing institutions should never cross."

The Papers: 'Workers face new tax' and 'Fury over Fifa plan'

"New tax" could fund social care shake-up and Fifa chief's World Cup "sell-off" plan lead Wednesday's papers.

CWG: Priya, Preeti and Jadumani assure India of boxing medals

Priya Ghanghas secured a comeback win to reach the semifinals. Preeti Pawar and Jadumani Singh also advanced, assuring India of medals. Parveen Hooda and Kapil Pokhariya were eliminated in their quarterfinal bouts. Ghanghas overcame a slow…

Glasgow Commonwealth Games: Nauru claims second bronze, adding to Pacific medal tally

Pacific Island athletes faced mixed fortunes elsewhere as competition Day wrapped up early Wednesday morning (NZ time).

Cruz control: Hewitt takes top-100 scalp in ATP first

Cruz Hewitt wins for the first time at ATP Tour level, his Washington upset of former world number 37 Marcus Giron set to rocket him up the tennis rankings.

Petitti reiterates Big Ten's push for 24-team CFP

Speaking on the first day of his conference's media days gathering, Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti on Tuesday doubled down on his league's push for a 24-team College Football Playoff in time for 2027, saying "the faster it goes, the…

How Usain Bolt turned family sacrifice into sprinting greatness and global glory

Usain Bolt’s incredible career was built on more than speed. His parents, Wellesley and Jennifer Bolt, helped him stay disciplined, focused and humble from childhood to Olympic glory. Even after becoming the fastest man in history, Bolt…