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Slot feels 'guilty' over Liverpool's 'ridiculous' slump

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Arne Slot admitted he feels "guilty" over Liverpool's "ridiculous" slump ahead of Wednesday's Champions League tie …

Ronaldo can play in 2026 World Cup opener as FIFA 'suspend' ban

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Portugal superstar Cristiano Ronaldo can play in the opening matches of the 2026 World Cup after global football …

Arsenal hope for Odegaard return in Bayern showdown

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Mikel Arteta said Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard is in contention to return from injury for Wednesday's Champions …

FIFA chief to receive Lebanese citizenship: association

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Lebanese President Joseph Aoun informed FIFA President Gianni Infantino of his approval to grant him Lebanese …

India, Pakistan to face off in group stage of T20 World Cup: ICC

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Bitter rivals India and Pakistan have been clubbed together in the same group and will play each other on February 15 in …

Rain forces changes to 2026 Winter Olympics flame ceremony

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Rainy weather has forced a running change to Wednesday's ceremony in ancient Olympia for the lighting of the sacred …

Vienna's Spanish Riding School probed over animal abuse claims

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Austria is probing Vienna's Spanish Riding School after claims that the famed school mistreated some of its Lipizzaner …

Man accused of Liverpool parade crash in tears as trial opens

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A British man wiped away tears Tuesday as his trial began for allegedly driving his car into crowds at Liverpool …

Dembele could return for PSG against Spurs after latest injury lay-off

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Ballon d'Or winner Ousmane Dembele could make his latest comeback in an injury-stunted season when Paris Saint-Germain …

2026 Winter Olympics flame to be lit in ancient Olympia

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The sacred flame for the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics in Italy will be lit in ancient Olympia, Greece on …

South Africa on brink of first Test series win in India since 2000

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South Africa had India tottering at 27-2 after setting the hosts a mammoth target of 549 in the second Test on Tuesday, …

South Africa on brink of Test series win with India tottering on 27-2

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South Africa had India tottering at 27-2, after declaring their innings and setting a mammoth target of 549, to be on …

Stubbs hits 94 as South Africa set India mammoth 549 target

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Tristan Stubbs made 94 as South Africa declared their second innings on 260-5 to set India a record victory target of …

Rugby Australia back 'world's best coach' Schmidt after tour flop

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Rugby Australia threw its support behind embattled Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt on Tuesday, saying it had "absolute …

Stubbs scores fifty as South Africa extend lead over India to 508

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Tristan Stubbs scored an unbeaten half-century as South Africa extended their second-innings lead over India to an …

'Amateurish' England lashed for skipping pink-ball warm-up

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England have been slammed as "amateurish" after their main stars opted to skip a pink-ball tour game despite being …

Kane relishing new Bayern role before Arsenal clash

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Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane returns to north London on Wednesday to face old rivals Arsenal arguably in the best …

Inter's big game credentials in doubt ahead of Atletico clash

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Inter Milan head into Wednesday's match at Atletico Madrid still reeling from a derby defeat to AC Milan and with doubts …

Delirium, painkillers: swimmers conquer Hong Kong seas over 21 hours

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After 20 hours and 56 minutes of non-stop swimming, Simon Holliday hauls himself up the steps of Disneyland pier, knees …

Jadeja takes two but South Africa lead by 395 in India Test

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India's Ravindra Jadeja took two wickets but South Africa extended their lead to a formidable 395 as they closed in on a …

Hazlewood back bowling in big Ashes boost for Australia

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Injured pace spearheads Josh Hazlewood and Pat Cummins bowled in the nets on Tuesday in a major boost for Australia …

Detroit win streak hits 13, Raptors take eighth in a row

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Cade Cunningham scored 24 points and grabbed 11 rebounds to spark the Detroit Pistons to their franchise record-tying …

Kyrgios to play Kooyong Classic in Australian Open sign

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Nick Kyrgios signed up for the Kooyong Classic on Tuesday in a signal that the injury-wracked star is planning a …

Niners beat Panthers to boost NFL playoff chances

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Brock Purdy threw for one touchdown and Christian McCaffrey ran for another to lift San Francisco over the Carolina …

Everton shrug off bizarre red card to beat blunt Man Utd

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Everton survived an astonishing moment of madness at Old Trafford on Monday when Idrissa Gueye was sent off for slapping …

Everton shrug off bizarre red card to beat Man Utd

Nov 24 2025

Everton survived an astonishing moment of madness at Old Trafford on Monday when Idrissa Gueye was sent off for slapping …

Former F1 driver Mick Schumacher joins IndyCar

Nov 24 2025

Mick Schumacher, son of seven-time Formula One world champion Michael Schumacher, will drive in the full 2026 IndyCar …

Rashford thriving in Barcelona sunshine: Flick

Nov 24 2025

Barcelona manager Hansi Flick said on Monday Marcus Rashford is benefiting from a change of scene -- including sunny …

Toulouse prosecutor to probe Jaminet's 450,000 euros transfer buy out

Nov 24 2025

A public prosecutor's office said on Monday it was opening a preliminary investigation into the 2022 transfer of France …

Gymnastics great Whitlock ends retirement in quest for 2028 Olympics

Nov 24 2025

British gymnastics great Max Whitlock said Monday he plans to end his retirement in a bid to qualify for the 2028 …

Greenwood 'paid dearly' for sex assault allegations, says De Zerbi

Nov 24 2025

Marseille coach Roberto De Zerbi says Mason Greenwood "paid dearly" after being accused of sexual assault, as the …

Argentina confirm ligament damage for full-back Mallia

Nov 24 2025

Argentina full-back Juan Cruz Mallia sustained an anterior cruciate ligament injury to his right knee in the loss to …

England centre strength sparks Ojomoh's star turn against Argentina

Nov 24 2025

Max Ojomoh said he had no choice but to play well in his England home debut against Argentina such are the range of …

Guardiola 'ashamed' over behaviour at Newcastle

Nov 24 2025

Pep Guardiola said he was "embarrassed and ashamed" of his behaviour after confronting a cameraman following Manchester …

Maresca urges Chelsea's Estevao to ignore Yamal comparisons

Nov 24 2025

Enzo Maresca has played down comparisons between rival teenage wingers Estevao and Lamine Yamal on the eve of Chelsea's …

Jansen takes six as South Africa close on historic Test series win

Nov 24 2025

Towering pace spearhead Marco Jansen took six wickets to put South Africa in sight of a first Test series win in India …

Townsend says Scotland rugby fans expect too much

Nov 24 2025

Gregor Townsend has questioned a sense of "entitlement" among some Scotland rugby supporters following another …

Jansen takes six as South Africa bundle out India for 201

Nov 24 2025

Pace spearhead Marco Jansen took six wickets as South Africa bundled out India for 201 on day three Monday with the …

Eddie Jones tells Japan to beef up after bruising tour

Nov 24 2025

Coach Eddie Jones on Monday warned his Japan players they must bulk up and train harder if they want to compete on …

India reeling at 174-7 after South Africa's Jansen rips out four

Nov 24 2025

Pace bowler Marco Jansen took four wickets to leave India tottering at 174-7 after the second session on day three of …

India in trouble at 102-4 after South Africa's Harmer takes two

Nov 24 2025

Spinner Simon Harmer led an inspired South African attack to leave India in trouble at 102-4 at the first break on day …

Barca's Lopez showing summer suitors Chelsea what they missed

Nov 24 2025

Barcelona's financial struggles are no secret and the Catalans have had to lean heavily on their youth academy to …

Ukrainian sumo wrestler shocked to win first title

Nov 24 2025

Ukrainian sumo wrestler Danylo Yavhusishyn said Monday that he had surprised even himself by becoming the first from his …

Mahomes rescue act saves Chiefs as Colts stumble

Nov 24 2025

Patrick Mahomes conjured a trademark rescue act as the Kansas City Chiefs kept their playoff hopes alive with a 23-20 …

Shai scores 37 as NBA-best Thunder avenge lone loss

Nov 24 2025

Reigning NBA Most Valuable Player Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 37 points and the defending champion Oklahoma City …

McCullum tells England fans to 'keep the faith' after Perth capitulation

Nov 24 2025

Coach Brendon McCullum urged England fans to "keep the faith" and said there would be no change in approach after their …

Messi magic as Miami thrash Cincinnati, face NYCFC next

Nov 24 2025

Lionel Messi produced a vintage performance as Inter Miami stayed on course for their first MLS Cup final appearance …

Ronaldo, 40, scores spectacular bicycle kick

Nov 24 2025

Cristiano Ronaldo rolled back the years with a spectacular overhead bicycle kick for Saudi side Al Nassr in a 4-1 win.

New Zealand's Williamson back for West Indies Tests

Nov 24 2025

Kane Williamson returned to New Zealand's 14-man Test squad named on Monday to face the West Indies in a three-match …

Messi magic as 'perfect' Miami thrash Cincinnati

Nov 24 2025

Lionel Messi produced a vintage performance as Inter Miami stayed on course for their first MLS Cup final appearance …

Sinner-less Italy see off Spain to complete Davis Cup hat-trick

Nov 24 2025

Italy claimed a third Davis Cup in as many years on Sunday after beating Spain 2-0 in front of delighted home fans in …

Three talking points from the Premier League weekend

Nov 24 2025

Arsenal's Eberechi Eze stole the spotlight with a superb hat-trick in the Premier League leaders' demolition of …

Messi magic sends Miami into MLS conference final

Nov 24 2025

Lionel Messi produced a vintage performance as Inter Miami stayed on course for their first MLS Cup final appearance …

Giroud brace earns Lille win over Paris FC in Ligue 1

Nov 23 2025

Veteran forward Olivier Giroud netted twice as Lille won 4-2 at home to Paris FC in Ligue 1 on Sunday.

Real Madrid drop points at Elche, Atletico scrape win

Nov 23 2025

Jude Bellingham struck late on to secure Real Madrid a 2-2 draw at Elche on Sunday, keeping his team top of La Liga by a …

Pulisic fires AC Milan to derby glory as Roma move top of Serie A

Nov 23 2025

Christian Pulisic fired AC Milan to derby victory with the only goal in Sunday's 1-0 win over Inter Milan, moving his …

Bellingham rescues Real Madrid draw at Elche

Nov 23 2025

Jude Bellingham struck late on to secure Real Madrid a 2-2 draw at Elche on Sunday, taking his team top of La Liga by a …

Finland's Valimaki wins first PGA title at RSM Classic

Nov 23 2025

Finland's Sami Valimaki fired a four-under-par 66 to hold off American Max McGreevy by one stroke on Sunday and win the …

No.1 Jeeno defends title at LPGA Tour Championship

Nov 23 2025

World number one Jeeno Thitikul captured her second consecutive season-ending LPGA Tour Championship on Sunday, holding …

Argentina boss Contepomi labels Curry a 'bully' after England loss

Nov 23 2025

Argentina coach Felipe Contepomi labelled Tom Curry a "bully" after accusing the England forward of shoving and swearing …

'Exceptional' Eze deserved spotlight in Arsenal rout of Spurs: Arteta

Nov 23 2025

Mikel Arteta said Eberechi Eze's brilliant hat-trick in Arsenal's 4-1 demolition of Tottenham on Sunday was just reward …

Atletico snatch late win at Getafe with own-goal

Nov 23 2025

Atletico Madrid scraped a 1-0 win at Getafe on Sunday to keep the pressure on the teams above them in La Liga.

Ojomoh stars as England edge Argentina for 11th win in a row

Nov 23 2025

Max Ojomoh had an England home debut to remember, scoring a try and creating two more, in a 27-23 defeat of Argentina at …

Italy see off Spain to complete Davis Cup hat-trick

Nov 23 2025

Italy claimed a third Davis Cup in as many years on Sunday after beating Spain 2-0 in front of delighted home fans in …

Arsenal's Eze revels in 'special' hat-trick after destroying Spurs

Nov 23 2025

Eberechi Eze hailed his "special" moment as the Arsenal star's first ever hat-trick inspired a 4-1 rout of north London …

Ouedraogo stunner sends Leipzig second in Bundesliga

Nov 23 2025

A blistering strike from teenage Germany midfielder Assan Ouedraogo helped RB Leipzig to a 2-0 win over Werder Bremen on …

Eze treble fuels Arsenal's derby rout of Spurs

Nov 23 2025

Arsenal midfielder Eberechi Eze showed Tottenham what they missed out on with a brilliant hat-trick in a 4-1 north …

Ojomoh stars as England edge Argentina in Twickenham thriller

Nov 23 2025

Max Ojomoh had an England home debut to remember, scoring a try and creating his side's other two, in a dramatic 27-23 …

Roma take top spot in Serie A ahead of Milan derby

Nov 23 2025

Roma moved top of Serie A on Sunday after winning 3-1 at Cremonese and taking a two-point lead over Napoli ahead of the …

Berrettini puts Italy on verge of third straight Davis Cup triumph

Nov 23 2025

Matteo Berrettini put Italy close to a third consecutive Davis Cup title after beating Pablo Carreno Busta 6-3, 6-4 in …

Ouedraogo stunner sends Leipzig second

Nov 23 2025

A second-half stunner from freshly minted Germany midfielder Assan Ouedraogo has helped RB Leipzig to a 2-0 home win …

Scotland thrash Tonga in Autumn Nations finale

Nov 23 2025

Scotland rounded off their Autumn Nations Series campaign with a 56-0 hammering of Tonga at Murrayfield on Sunday.

Three key Irish takeaways from Autumn Nations Series

Nov 23 2025

Ireland's final Autumn Nations Series Test the 24-13 loss to South Africa, a "mad" match according to Irish head coach …

Imperious Shiffrin swoops to 103rd win at Gurgl

Nov 23 2025

American skier Mikaela Shiffrin picked up a record-extending 103rd World Cup victory when she posted the quickest time …

Schmidt challenges Wallabies to 'roll up their sleeves' after gruesome year

Nov 23 2025

Even at 60 years of age and with more than two decades of coaching experience, Australia coach Joe Schmidt has rarely …

South African centurion Muthusamy celebrates 'awesome' Test journey

Nov 23 2025

South Africa's Senuran Muthusamy on Sunday said he overcame doubts about his career after a forgettable first taste of …

Liverpool a 'mess' says Van Dijk

Nov 23 2025

Virgil van Dijk said Liverpool's players are letting manager Arne Slot down after the Premier League champions' collapse …

First blind women's T20 cricket World Cup boosts sport

Nov 23 2025

Blind women from India won the world's first T20 cricket championship in Sri Lanka on Sunday, following a tournament …

France eye Dupont boost for Six Nations defence

Nov 23 2025

France ended their turgid Autumn Nations Series with a lacklustre 48-33 win over Australia on Saturday with thoughts …

Verstappen wins big in Vegas with McLarens disqualified

Nov 23 2025

Formula One world champion Max Verstappen produced a masterful drive to win the Las Vegas Grand Prix on Saturday and his …

Muthusamy, Jansen put South Africa on top in second India Test

Nov 23 2025

Senuran Muthusamy struck his first Test century and Marco Jansen hammered 93 to guide South Africa to a commanding 489 …

McLaren boss apologises to Norris, Piastri for Vegas disqualification

Nov 23 2025

McLaren's team principal Andrea Stella offered a forthright apology to Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri who were both …

War refugee Aonishiki becomes first Ukrainian to win sumo tournament

Nov 23 2025

Ukrainian sumo wrestler Danylo Yavhusishyn on Sunday became the first from his nation to win a tournament of the …

Norris and Piastri disqualified from Las Vegas GP

Nov 23 2025

Championship leader Lando Norris and his McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri were disqualified on Sunday from the Las Vegas …

War refugee Aonishiki beomes first Ukrainian to win sumo tournament

Nov 23 2025

Ukrainian sumo wrestler Danylo Yavhusishyn on Sunday became the first from his nation to win a tournament of the …

Aonishiki beomes first Ukrainian to win sumo tournament

Nov 23 2025

Ukrainian sumo wrestler Danylo Yavhusishyn on Sunday became the first from his nation to win a tournament of the …

Holders Australia drawn with New Zealand in Rugby League World Cup

Nov 23 2025

Holders Australia were drawn Sunday in the same group as fellow heavyweights New Zealand for next year's Rugby League …

Muthusamy's maiden Test century powers South Africa to 428-7

Nov 23 2025

Senuran Muthusamy struck his first Test century to steer South Africa to a challenging 428-7 at the second break on day …

Verstappen wins Las Vegas Grand Prix, Norris closes on F1 crown

Nov 23 2025

Formula One world champion Max Verstappen produced a masterful drive to win the Las Vegas Grand Prix on Saturday as …

Harden's 55 leads Clippers win as Pistons streak hits 12

Nov 23 2025

James Harden scored a Los Angeles Clippers-record 55 points in a 131-116 NBA victory at Charlotte on Saturday while the …

Verstappen wins Las Vegas F1 Grand Prix, Norris edges closer to crown

Nov 23 2025

Formula One world champion Max Verstappen produced a masterful drive to win the Las Vegas Grand Prix on Saturday as …

Muthusamy anchors South Africa to 316-6 in second India Test

Nov 23 2025

Senuran Muthusamy's gritty half-century anchored South Africa to 316-6 at the first break on day two of the second Test …

Kim's first top-10 in 14 years as Ballester wins maiden pro title

Nov 23 2025

Anthony Kim recorded his first top-10 in 14 years as Spanish youngster Josele Ballester won his maiden professional …

Gotham crowned NWSL champions after Lavelle breaks Spirit

Nov 23 2025

US international Rose Lavelle scored the winner as Gotham FC upset the Washington Spirit 1-0 to claim their second NWSL …

Head shapes up as solution for Australia's opening woes

Nov 23 2025

Travis Head may have batted himself into a permanent role as Australian opener after his swashbuckling 123 against …

England slammed as 'brainless' after first Ashes Test capitulation

Nov 23 2025

A stunned England woke Sunday to savage criticism after their meek capitulation in the first Ashes Test, branded …

'Beer tastes better' for Eramsus after win over Irish

Nov 22 2025

South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus said his "beer tasted better" after the Springboks beat Ireland 24-13 in a Test …

Bielle-Biarrey masterclass helps France hold off Australia

Nov 22 2025

France winger Louis Bielle-Biarrey scored two tries and set up two more as Les Bleus edged Australia 48-33 in Paris on …

No.1 Jeeno leads by six at LPGA Tour Championship

Nov 22 2025

Thailand's top-ranked Jeeno Thitikul surged to a six-stroke lead after Saturday's third round of the season-ending LPGA …

Barca thrash Athletic to inaugurate rebuilt Camp Nou in style

Nov 22 2025

Barcelona made a triumphant return to their rebuilt Camp Nou stadium on Saturday following two and a half years in exile …

Neres double fires Napoli top in Italy

Nov 22 2025

Champions Napoli thumped Atalanta 3-1 to climb back top of Serie A on Saturday inspired by a brace from their Brazilian …

Pogba returns in Monaco loss as PSG stay top in France

Nov 22 2025

Paul Pogba made his long-awaited return to competitive football in Monaco's 4-1 loss at Rennes on Saturday, while Paris …