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Belinda Bencic could become the first woman to clinch a singles tennis gold for Switzerland after she booked a place in the Olympic final with a hard-won 7-6(2) 4-6 6-3 victory over Kazakhstan’s Elena Rybakina on Thursday.

Arslanbek Makhmudov is the “most feared heavyweight in the world” and his knockout power could put “anyone to sleep”, says his promoter Camille Estephan.

Ben White is undergoing the second part of his medical at Arsenal ahead of completing his £50m move from Brighton.

The prospects of staging the Rugby League World Cup this year are “50/50”, according to chief executive Jon Dutton, who expects a decision to be made over whether it will go ahead as planned by early next week after consultation with players.

Great Britain will be hoping to go one better than London 2012 and reach the semi-finals of the Olympic women’s football tournament as they take on Australia on Friday.

American Caeleb Dressel sets an Olympic record on his way to winning the men’s 100m freestyle gold as he aims to become one of the most successful swimmers at a Games.

Novak Djokovic remains on course for a ‘Golden Slam’ after thrashing home hope Kei Nishikori to ease into the Olympic semi-finals.

US gymnast Simone Biles reacts to the widespread support she has received after withdrawing from Thursday’s all-around final.

Three members of the Australian athletics team remain in isolation after close contact with American pole vaulter Sam Kendricks, who has tested positive for Covid-19.