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Record 840,000 applicants in ballot for next year's London Marathon
More than 840,000 applications are received, smashing the previous record set by last year's ballot.

At community event, football's 'magic' helps those with ties to Gaza to feel supported
The "power of the game" lies in its ability to connect people, no matter their background, the organiser of a multicultural sports festival says.

Tough period looms for Warriors: 'People expect more of us'
It's one game at a time for Webster's men on the hard road leading to the NRL Magic Round.

Scott McLaughlin rebounds emphatically with win in Alabama
McLaughlin has put a tough week behind him by winning in Alabama.

Olympics 2024: What you need to know about dates, tickets, sports, the schedule and opening ceremony
When are the Olympics, how much do tickets cost and where can I watch? We've got all the answers to these questions - and more - here.

Manchester City keep pressure on Arsenal with 2-0 win over Forest
Manchester City took another step in their bid to win a fourth consecutive Premier League title with a 2-0 victory over relegation-threatened Nottingham Forest Monday morning (NZT), with Josko Gvardiol and Erling Haaland on target.

England take home Women's Six Nations crown again
England ran in six tries to clinch a sixth successive Women's Six Nations title with a 42-21 victory over hosts France.

Hayes laments 'worst decision in Champions League history' as Chelsea beaten by Barcelona
Chelsea manager Emma Hayes says Kadeisha Buchanan's sending-off against Barcelona was the "worst decision in Champions League history".

Thousands rally for Spain's PM Pedro Sánchez
More than 12,000 people rally to urge the prime minister to stay in office as he decides whether to resign.

Mitch Evans leads New Zealand one-two in Monaco Formula E
Mitch Evans has won Formula E's Monaco E-Prix in a Jaguar one-two with fellow New Zealander Nick Cassidy.

England rugby player Vunipola arrested in Majorca
England number eight Billy Vunipola is arrested in Spain following an alleged incident in a bar in the early hours of Sunday morning.

Dame Sophie Pascoe withdraws from 2024 Paralympics
The move comes just weeks after the birth of the swimming star's first child.

Auckland rugby player dies after brain injury during game
The father of three was airlifted to hospital, but died the next day.

Cricket: Tim Southee chosen for his seventh T20 World Cup
Veteran Black Caps pace bowler Tim Southee has been named for his seventh T20 World Cup in a squad with the accent on experience.

Fringe Black Caps increase their stocks ahead of World Cup naming
New Zealand coach Gary Stead says he is proud of the way his inexperienced side bounced back to draw their Twenty20 series with Pakistan, even if it is unlikely that many of the tourists will make his World Cup squad.

Bills pick rugby union player Clayton in NFL Draft
Travis Clayton, an English rugby union winger playing in the eighth tier of domestic rugby, is selected by the Buffalo Bills in the final round of the NFL Draft.

ANZ Premiership Netball: Silver Fern Maddy Gordon injured as Pulse overcome Southern Steel
The Central Pulse withstood a Southern Steel onslaught to prevail 54-46 in their ANZ Premiership Netball match in Wellington.

Hundreds rally to save Petone Wharf
Locals are opposing Hutt City Council's plan to demolish the quake-damaged Petone Wharf.

Liverpool's Premier League hopes dealt another blow
Liverpool's slim title hopes took another huge blow with a 2-2 draw at West Ham United on a pivotal day in the Premier League.

Every Dawg has his day: Blues and Reds turn it on in Super Rugby classic
Analysis: The win by the Blues came down to the final play, featuring arguably the best hat trick since the days of Jonah Lomu and Christian Cullen.