Germany's DFB soccer association HQ searched in 2024 Euros ticket probe

BERLIN, July 1 (Reuters) - German investigators have carried out nationwide searches, including at the offices of the DFB soccer association, as part of a probe into suspected ticket and hospitality violations at the 2024 European Championship, officials said on Wednesday.

Tennis

Sabalenka relies on survival instincts to tame Kessler

LONDON, July 1 (Reuters) - Aryna Sabalenka's love-hate relationship with Wimbledon's slick turf was once again on display before her survival instincts kicked in as the Belarusian subdued American McCartney Kessler 6-1 7-6(9) in the second round on Wednesday.

Football

FIFA World Cup: Three people die in Mexico celebrations as fans crowd streets

MEXICO CITY, July 1 (Reuters) - Three people died from suffocation as thousands of fans crowded Mexico City streets during World Cup celebrations, the capital's health secretariat said in the early hours of Wednesday.

Football

Rice returns as England make three changes for DR Congo clash

ATLANTA, July 1 (Reuters) - England made three changes to their starting lineup for the World Cup last-32 game against Democratic Republic of Congo on Wednesday, with Declan Rice back in the midfield.

Motorsports

Malaysia to continue hosting MotoGP race until 2031

KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 (Reuters) - Malaysia will continue to host a leg of the MotoGP championship at the Sepang International Circuit until 2031, the country's sports ministry said on Wednesday.

Football

Messi will score more but I want the trophy, Mbappe says

Kylian Mbappe has been on Lionel Messi's heels as both players break new ground in World Cup scoring, but the Frenchman is more obsessed by lifting the trophy in New York on July 19 than becoming marksman supreme.