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Most players here in South Williamsport, Pa., for the 2017 edition of the Little League World Series will never play a game in the big leagues. For many this may be the biggest sporting stage on which they ever perform. CBC | Sports News

THE VERDICT is still out on whether or not day-night Test cricket will catch on in this country. But what is in no doubt whatsoever is the enduring class of England captain Joe Root. Daily Express :: Sport Feed

Justin Smoak blasted a two-run homer in the eighth inning to lift the Toronto Blue Jays to a 5-3 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday. CBC | Sports News

DIEGO COSTA will lose an eye-watering £3 million between now and January if the controversial Spain forward keeps up his stand-off with Chelsea. Daily Express :: Sport Feed

This week: Mark McMorris defies logic by being back on a snowboard just 5 months after rupturing his spleen, fracturing his jaw, collapsing a lung… the list goes on. CBC | Sports News

TOTTENHAM have reportedly agreed a fee with Ajax for defender Davinson Sanchez. Daily Express :: Sport Feed

Held every two years, the Summer Universiade is the world’s largest multi-sport event outside of the Olympic Games. Here are the athletes to watch this year in Taipei City. CBC | Sports News

THE VUELTA A ESPANA 2017 will see Team Sky attempt to propel Chris Froome to a remarkable double with big prize money on offer as well as a place in the history books. Daily Express :: Sport Feed

JURGEN KLOPP has hit back at Barcelona’s comments over signing Liverpool playmaker Philippe Coutinho. Daily Express :: Sport Feed

Samuel Girard and Kim Boutin both increased their chances of being the first male and female skaters to lock up their spots on the Canadian short track team at the 2018 Olympic Games. CBC | Sports News