OLYMPICS - Sport's highest tribunal, the Court of Arbitration for Sport, has rejected Russia's appeal against a doping ban for its Rio Olympics athletics team, drawing swift and angry condemnation from Moscow.
CYCLING - Chris Froome has won a mountain time trial to extend his overall lead at the Tour de France in the 18th stage, finishing 21 seconds ahead of Dutch rider Tom Dumoulin over the 17-kilometre route from Sallanches to the Megeve.
BOXING - New Zealand heavyweight Joseph Parker has beaten Australian Solomon Haumono by knockout thanks to a powerful upper-cut midway through the fourth round. Haumono has launched a protest, disputing a ruling by the referee that he hadn't made it back to his feet following a 10-count.
GOLF - World No.1 Jason Day is three off the pace tied for fifth after the first round of his Canadian Open title defence.
SOCCER - French star Paul Pogba, who still has a contract for three seasons with Juventus, will join Manchester United for a record transfer fee of 120 million euros ($A176.75 million).
SOCCER - Sam Allardyce moved a step closer to becoming England manager after English FA chairman Greg Dyke said a three-man selection panel would recommend him for the job.
CRICKET - Sri Lanka have named four uncapped players in a 15-man squad for the Test series against Australia, including 18-year-old fast bowler Asitha Fernando, who has played just two first-class games.
ATHLETICS - Jamaican sprint star Usain Bolt has recovered from thigh problem and is ready to compete at the Diamond League meet in London as he prepares for the Olympics.
OLYMPICS - Brazilian police have arrested 10 people who allegedly pledged allegiance to the Islamic State group on social media and discussed possible attacks during the Olympics, officials say.
