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The most ambitious attempt yet to establish professional cricket in the United States gets under way on Wednesday when wickets will be pitched for the start of the inaugural season of Major League Cricket.

James Harden might have no other option than to run it back with the Philadelphia 76ers.

Argentine star Lionel Messi landed in Florida on Tuesday ahead of putting the final touches on his move to US Major League Soccer club Inter Miami.

Elina Svitolina dismissed her chances of winning Wimbledon as "crazy" on Tuesday, preferring to focus on the tidal wave of support she is receiving from her war-torn Ukraine homeland, which "melts my heart".

New mum Elina Svitolina shocked world number one Iga Swiatek to reach the last four at Wimbledon on Tuesday, striking an emotional blow for Ukraine, as Novak Djokovic targeted a record-equalling 46th major semi-final.

Pascal Siakam has at least two NBA teams interested in him if the Toronto Raptors end up trading him.

Big E hopes his words can inspire the next-generation of WWE stars.

Megan Rapinoe is convinced Donald Trump does not necessarily hate her.

Isaiah Stewart was given a contract extension by the Detroit Pistons, the first one the team has made since 2008.

Manchester United's performance on the stock market took a big hit.

Garry Tonon confidently asserts that Shamil Gasanov will soon realize the magnitude of the challenge he has taken on.

Oddsmakers are confident Team USA will finish as champions at the 2023 FIBA World Cup.

Jun Endo wasn't allowed to play football outside after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster because of radiation fears, so she honed her dribbling skills in a cramped indoor hall instead.

Patrick Beverley wants to run it back like old times with James Harden.

Larry Nassar, the former USA Gymnastics team doctor convicted of sexually assaulting hundreds of athletes, was in stable condition Monday after being stabbed multiple times by another inmate, a prison union official said.

Infighting has been cited as to why the Manchester United sale has not been finalized.

DeAndre Hopkins knows he is not short on options as far as where to play next.

Novak Djokovic was on the brink of his 14th Wimbledon quarter-final on Monday as Spanish sensation Carlos Alcaraz prepared for a testing battle against Matteo Berrettini.

Dalvin Cook has a lot of offers on the table, and one of them is from the Miami Dolphins.

Amari Rodgers lets his thoughts loose on his lackluster experience with the Green Bay Packers.

Yuta Watanabe ultimately chose his role over the money he was being offered in free agency.

Shamil Gasanov knows he has to play his cards right against Garry Tonon at ONE Fight Night 12.

Randall Stephenson, a former AT&T chief executive, reportedly has resigned his PGA Tour Policy Board position over "serious concerns" about the tour's controversial deal with LIV Golf's Saudi backers.

Victor Wembanyama went out to silence his biggest detractors with a big-game performance.

UFC 290 was certainly another MMA card to remember.

Jordan Poole has shared where he stands with Klay Thompson and Stephen Curry.

Reports said Christian Pulisic is nearing a move to AC Milan, while Romelu Lukaku continues to wait on where he will play next.

Jordan Poole is confident that he and Kyle Kuzma can blend and help the Wizards reach new heights this coming NBA season.

Megan Rapinoe's activism on such causes as gender equity, racial inequality and gay rights has ensured her iconic status as much as her US women's national team football heroics.