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‘That’s when I begin to scream’: Mick Fanning on punching a great white shark

The Australian surfing champion was famously monstered by a great white shark while competing against fellow Aussie Julian Wilson in the 2015 world tour event final at Jeffreys Bay in South Africa. The attack was broadcast live on TV. Here, in an extract from his memoir, All Heart, he relives the encounter

NBA commissioner Adam Silver says league could introduce ‘smart ball’ technology as soon as next year

Commissioner Adam Silver says the NBA could begin using a new "smart ball" in games as soon as next year, potentially transforming how officials make calls.

Williams strikes out 12 as Guardians blank White Sox to complete ALDS comeback

Gavin Williams struck out 12, José Ramírez homered on a pitch just above home plate and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Chicago White Sox 2-0 on Saturday night to complete a comeback from a 2-0 deficit in their best-of-five American League Division Series.

Oklahoma stun No 1 Texas as Sandell’s last-second kick seals Red River upset

Tate Sandell kicked a 47-yard field goal on the final play and Oklahoma overcame their continued offensive ineptness with touchdowns on special teams and defense in a 27-24 win over No 1 Texas in the Red River rivalry game on Saturday.

USWNT exposed by ruthless Spain as early goals settle heavyweight friendly

Yohannes misses penalty as US fightback falls short

Solanke strikes late as 10-man Spurs salvage point at Manchester United

Manchester United are on six points – their poorest start since 1986 – and Tottenham have three less and remain stuck in the relegation zone: testing times for Michael Carrick and Roberto De Zerbi, who must somehow revive their teams following a contest that was lit up by a moment of quality in the 73rd minute.

Henderson and João Pedro lead Chelsea charge against Bournemouth

Watch and learn, kids. The day began with one for the youth audience, Cole Palmer appearing on a live stream to explain the thinking behind his latest contract extension. It finished with the oldest player to join Chelsea during the BlueCo era stealing the show with an all-action midfield display.

Seixas makes Giro di Lombardia history after riders stage safety protest

Paul Seixas ended his breakout season as a history-making Monument winner with a stunning victory at the Giro di Lombardia. The 20-year-old French prodigy became the youngest winner of the Classic of the Falling Leaves and the fourth-youngest winner of a Monument.

Max Verstappen Takes F1 Singapore GP Pole From Leclerc After Sprint Win

Russell Crashed Out Of Sprint When Leading On Lap One

Bruno Guimarães completes Arsenal comeback to end Leeds’ unbeaten run

Arsenal built the foundations of their new success on a desire for competition, an appetite for battle. But what happens when that spirit is insufficient, when your opponents play just as hard as you do? Well, then you bring on Bruno Guimarães and you play even harder.

Portugal Suspend Cristiano Ronaldo After Walking Out on National Team

Cristiano Ronaldo has been provisionally suspended as the Portuguese football federation opened disciplinary proceedings against the 41-year-old after his decision to walk out on the national team.

LeBron James is Everything Philadelphia Wants. And Everything It Can’t Stand

The sports-mad city has embraced its new superstar, even as he choppers in from Manhattan and makes no secret of the fact that Philly was never his first choice