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Olympic champion Joseph helps Perpignan to first Top 14 win despite red card

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Olympic gold medallist Jefferson-Lee Joseph scored a try and was sent off as Perpignan beat Clermont 26-20 to win their …

Haaland sends Man City top, Chelsea fightback frustrates Newcastle

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Erling Haaland fired Manchester City to the top of the Premier League by beating West Ham 3-0, while Chelsea fought back …

Thailand on top at SEA Games clouded by border conflict

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Thailand nabbed a record-breaking number of gold medals as the Southeast Asian Games closed in Bangkok on Saturday, but …

Chelsea chaos not a distraction for Maresca

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Enzo Maresca insisted the speculation over his Chelsea future has not been a distraction after the Blues battled back to …

Africa Cup of Nations to be held every four years after 2028 edition

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The Africa Cup of Nations will be staged every four years following an edition planned for 2028 in a major change to …

Chelsea fightback in Newcastle draw eases pressure on Maresca

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Chelsea saved Enzo Maresca from more awkward questions as they fought back from two goals down to rescue a 2-2 draw …

Swiss Von Allmen pips Odermatt to Val Gardena downhill

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Franjo von Allmen got the better of Marco Odermatt to win Saturday's downhill at Val Gardena and claim his first World …

Vonn claims third podium of the season at Val d'Isere

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Lindsey Vonn climbed atop the podium for the third time in four World Cup races this winter, finishing third in the Val …

FIFA Best XI 'a joke' rages Flick over Raphinha snub

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Barcelona coach Hansi Flick raged against Raphinha's omission from FIFA's team of the year, labelling the world football …

Joshua knocks out Paul to win Netflix boxing bout

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Former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua knocked out YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul in their controversial …

India drops Shubman Gill from T20 World Cup squad

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Indian selectors dropped Test and ODI captain Shubman Gill on Saturday from the T20 squad for the World Cup in February …

England 'flat' as Crawley admits Australia a better side

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Opener Zak Crawley said the mood in the England dressing room was "flat" Saturday as they stared down the barrel of …

Australia four wickets from Ashes glory as England cling on

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An unrelenting Australia were four wickets from retaining the Ashes at close of play in the third Test on Saturday as …

Dogged Hodge ton sees West Indies save follow-on against New Zealand

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Kavem Hodge scored his second Test century on Saturday as the West Indies avoided the follow-on in the third Test at …

NBA champions Thunder suffer rare loss to Timberwolves

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The NBA Western Conference-leading Oklahoma City Thunder suffered just their third defeat of the season Friday, in a …

England dig in as they chase a record 435 to keep Ashes alive

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Zak Crawley and Joe Root dug in Saturday to keep England's faint hopes alive as they chase a record 435 to win the third …

Wembanyama 26-point bench cameo takes Spurs to Hawks win

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French NBA superstar Victor Wembanyama came off the bench to score 26 points in just 21 minutes Friday, as the San …

Hodge edges towards century as West Indies 310-4, trail by 265

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Kavem Hodge stood firm with 83 for the West Indies on Saturday as they moved to 310-4 at tea on day three of the third …

England lose Duckett in chase of record 435 to keep Ashes alive

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Travis Head slammed 170 and Alex Carey hit 72 Saturday as Australia were all out for 249 to set England a record 435 to …

Australia all out for 349, set England 435 to win 3rd Ashes Test

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Travis Head slammed 170 and Alex Carey 72 before Australia were all out for 349 Saturday, setting England the ominous …

West Indies 206-2, trail by 369, after Duffy's double strike

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New Zealand's Jacob Duffy struck twice early on Saturday as the West Indies were 206-2 at lunch on the third day of the …

Ravens face 'special' Patriots clash as playoffs come into focus

Dec 19 2025

Lamar Jackson's Baltimore Ravens face a pivotal clash against the high-flying New England Patriots Sunday, knowing …

Brandt and Beier send Dortmund second in Bundesliga

Dec 19 2025

Goals from Julian Brandt and Maximilian Beier lifted Borussia Dortmund to a nervy 2-0 home win over Borussia …

Haller, Aouar out of AFCON, Zambia coach drama

Dec 19 2025

A hamstring injury sustained in a Dutch league match has ruled Ivory Coast striker Sebastien Haller out of the 2025 …

Bologna win shoot-out with Inter to reach Italian Super Cup final

Dec 19 2025

Bologna reached the Italian Super Cup final on Friday after beating Inter Milan 3-2 on penalties following a 1-1 draw in …

Family of Angels pitcher, club settle case over 2019 death

Dec 19 2025

The family of former Los Angeles Angels player Tyler Skaggs reached a settlement with the club on Friday over the …

Three-time Grand Slam winner Wawrinka to retire in 2026

Dec 19 2025

Stan Wawrinka says the 2026 season will be his last as the three-time Grand Slam singles champion aims to finish his …

Pandya blitz powers India to T20 series win over South Africa

Dec 19 2025

Hardik Pandya led India's batting assault with his 16-ball 50 to set up a 30-run win over South Africa and clinch the …

Man Utd can fight for Premier League title in next few years: Amorim

Dec 19 2025

Ruben Amorim believes Manchester United can win the Premier League far sooner than the 10 or 11 years that Alex Ferguson …

Emery says rising expectations driving red-hot Villa

Dec 19 2025

Unai Emery said Friday that greater expectations were fuelling Aston Villa's Premier League charge as his in-form side …

'It's so much fun,' says Vonn as she milks her comeback

Dec 19 2025

Lindsey Vonn's triumphal comeback tour of old haunts reaches France this weekend and she wants to go home with a cow.

Amorim takes aim at Man Utd youth stars over 'entitlement'

Dec 19 2025

Ruben Amorim said provocative social media posts from two of Manchester United's academy stars showed a damaging …

Spurs 'not a quick fix' for under-fire Frank

Dec 19 2025

Tottenham boss Thomas Frank said there is no quick fix to his side's problems, but he maintains the support of the …

Amorim unfazed by 'Free Mainoo' T-shirt ahead of Villa clash

Dec 19 2025

Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim said a provocative T-shirt stunt by Kobbie Mainoo's half-brother would not influence …

PSG penalty hero Safonov ended Intercontinental win with broken hand

Dec 19 2025

Matvei Safonov probably saved two penalties with a broken hand to win Paris Saint-Germain the Intercontinental Cup win, …

Guardiola 'excited' by Man City future, not pondering exit

Dec 19 2025

Pep Guardiola said Friday that his departure from Manchester City is "not on the table" at the moment as he focuses on …

Zabystran upsets Odermatt to claim first World Cup win in Val Gardena super-G

Dec 19 2025

Jan Zabystran stopped Marco Odermatt from notching up a 51st World Cup win on Friday with a stunning victory in the …

Czechs name veteran coach Koubek for World Cup play-offs

Dec 19 2025

The Czech Football Association said Friday it had appointed Miroslav Koubek as national coach for next two and and a …

PSG penalty hero Safonov out until next year with broken hand

Dec 19 2025

Goalkeeper Matvei Safonov, the star of Paris Saint-Germain's Intercontinental Cup win, has a fracture in his left hand …

Czech Zabystran upsets Odermatt to claim Val Gardena super-G

Dec 19 2025

Jan Zabystran stopped Marco Odermatt from claiming a 51st World Cup win on Friday with a stunning victory in the super-G …

Arsenal in the 'right place' as Arteta marks six years at club

Dec 19 2025

Mikel Arteta believes his transformation of Arsenal has put the Gunners in a position to win major trophies as he …

Liverpool have 'moved on' from Salah furore, says upbeat Slot

Dec 19 2025

Arne Slot said Liverpool have "moved on" from the furore caused by Mohamed Salah's explosive outburst at being dropped …

Arsenal battle to stay top of Christmas charts

Dec 19 2025

Could fast-charging Manchester City top the Premier League at Christmas or will Arsenal cling on to the festive number …

Chelsea's Maresca says Man City link '100 percent' speculation

Dec 19 2025

Enzo Maresca said Friday that reports linking him to the Manchester City manager's job were "100 percent" speculation, …

Dominant Head moves into Bradman territory with fourth Adelaide ton

Dec 19 2025

Travis Head continued his love affair with his home Adelaide Oval Friday by slamming a fourth century in as many Tests …

Australia's Head slams unbeaten 142 to crush England's Ashes hopes

Dec 19 2025

Danger man Travis Head crunched his fourth century in as many Tests at Adelaide Oval Friday as Australia built a 356-run …

West Indies 110-0, trail by 465, after Conway's epic 227 for New Zealand

Dec 19 2025

Brandon King and John Campbell comfortably negotiated 23 overs in fading light before stumps to take the West Indies to …

Seahawks edge Rams in overtime thriller to seize NFC lead

Dec 19 2025

Sam Darnold and the Seattle Seahawks pulled off an improbable comeback in overtime to beat the Los Angeles Rams 38-37 …

Teenager Flagg leads Mavericks to upset of Pistons

Dec 19 2025

Cooper Flagg scored 23 points as the Dallas Mavericks dug deep to upset the Eastern Conference-leading Detroit Pistons …

Australia's Head fires quickfire 68 as England's Ashes hopes fade

Dec 19 2025

A dangerous Travis Head crunched an unbeaten 68 as Australia built an ominous 204-run lead Friday in the third Test as …

Conway falls for 227 as New Zealand declare at 575-8 in West Indies Test

Dec 19 2025

Opener Devon Conway's epic 227 Friday led New Zealand to declare their first innings at 575-8 during the final session …

Conway falls for 227 as New Zealand pass 500 in West Indies Test

Dec 19 2025

Opener Devon Conway's epic innings ended on 227 Friday as the West Indies showed some fight after lunch on day two of …

Stokes's 83 gives England hope as Australia lead by 102 in 3rd Test

Dec 19 2025

Travis Head and Marnus Labuschagne steered a nervy Australia to 17-1 at lunch and a 102-run lead Friday after Ben …

Go long: the rise and rise of the NFL field goal

Dec 19 2025

When the Indianapolis Colts' Blake Grupe blasted a career-best 60-yard field goal through the posts last weekend, it …

New Zealand Cricket chief quits after split over new T20 league

Dec 19 2025

The boss of New Zealand cricket resigned on Friday after a long and bitter dispute with players and member associations …

England all out for 286, trail Australia by 85 in 3rd Test

Dec 19 2025

Skipper Ben Stokes hit a gritty 83 as England were dismissed for 286 in their first innings of the must-win third Ashes …

Joshua takes huge weight advantage into Paul fight

Dec 19 2025

Former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua will carry a massive weight advantage into his controversial …

Conway's glorious 200 powers New Zealand to 424-3 against West Indies

Dec 19 2025

Devon Conway powered to a second Test double century on Friday to guide New Zealand to a commanding 424-3 at lunch on …

WNBA lockout looms closer after player vote authorizes strike

Dec 18 2025

WNBA players have given their backing to calling a strike "when necessary" as negotiations over a new collective …

Rams ace Nacua apologizes over 'antisemitic' gesture furor

Dec 18 2025

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua apologized on Thursday after making an antisemitic gesture during a livestream …

McIlroy wins BBC sports personality award for 2025 heroics

Dec 18 2025

Rory McIlroy won the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award in a public vote on Thursday after a career-defining 2025 …

Napoli beat Milan in Italian Super Cup semi-final

Dec 18 2025

Napoli downed AC Milan 2-0 in Thursday's Italian Super Cup semi-final in Riyadh.

Chicago Bears mulling Indiana home over public funding standoff

Dec 18 2025

The Chicago Bears have warned they are considering moving to Indiana if they are unable to secure state backing for …

Former Olympic champion Dujardin continues dressage comeback after whipping ban

Dec 18 2025

Former Olympic dressage champion Charlotte Dujardin made her return to high-level competition in Britain on Thursday …

Odermatt takes foggy downhill for 50th World Cup win

Dec 18 2025

Marco Odermatt secured his 50th World Cup win when he took a fog-hit men's downhill at Val Gardena, Italy on Thursday.

Thai queen wins SEA Games gold in sailing

Dec 18 2025

The queen of Thailand on Thursday won a gold medal in sailing at the Southeast Asian Games, a regional competition being …

Ecuadorean footballer Mario Pineida shot and killed

Dec 18 2025

Ecuadoran footballer Mario Pineida was shot and killed in the port city of Guayaquil on Wednesday, his team said.

Lyon humbled to surpass childhood hero McGrath's wicket tally

Dec 18 2025

Off-spinner Nathan Lyon said he was humbled Thursday after claiming his 564th wicket to move clear of fellow Australian …

England vow to keep 'fighting and scrapping' as Ashes slip away

Dec 18 2025

Bowling coach Marcus Trescothick said England would keep "fighting and scrapping" as the Ashes slipped from their grip …

'Never enough': Conway leans on McKenzie wisdom in epic 300 stand

Dec 18 2025

As Devon Conway walked onto Bay Oval Thursday to face the West Indies in his 32nd Test, a reminder of his long and …

England Ashes dreams on life-support as Australia rip through batting

Dec 18 2025

A pumped-up Australia ripped through England's fragile batting Thursday to leave the tourists staring down the barrel of …

Masterful Conway, Latham in 323 opening stand as West Indies wilt

Dec 18 2025

Devon Conway and Tom Latham plundered a poor West Indies attack Thursday for a mammoth opening partnership on day one of …

WADA names India worst doping offender for third straight year

Dec 18 2025

India tops the rankings of global sports drug cheats for a third straight year, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) …

Cricket Australia boss slams technology as Snicko confusion continues

Dec 18 2025

Cricket Australia boss Todd Greenberg called an error in the Snicko technology being used during the Ashes series "not …

Conway and Latham's 323-run opening stand batters hapless West Indies

Dec 18 2025

Devon Conway and Tom Latham plundered a poor West Indies attack Thursday for a mammoth opening partnership on day one of …

England battle to save Ashes as Australia rip through top-order

Dec 18 2025

England were struggling to stay in the crunch third Test and the Ashes Thursday after Australia ripped through their …

Conway 120 as New Zealand in command at 216-0 against West Indies

Dec 18 2025

Devon Conway powered to a century in the third Test against the West Indies as the New Zealand openers dominated the …

England in disarray at 59-3 in crunch Test as Lyon, Cummins pounce

Dec 18 2025

Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon struck damaging blows to leave England reeling at 59-3 at lunch on day two of the crunch …

Cricket Australia boss slams technology 'howler' in Ashes Test

Dec 18 2025

Cricket Australia boss Todd Greenberg on Thursday called an error in the Snicko technology being used during the Ashes …

New Zealand 83-0 at lunch on day one of third West Indies Test

Dec 18 2025

New Zealand were 83-0 at lunch on day one of the third Test against the West Indies on Thursday, justifying a decision …

Barcelona, Lyon and Chelsea reach Women's Champions League quarters

Dec 17 2025

Barcelona and Lyon clinched places in the quarter-finals of the Women's Champions League on Wednesday, while Chelsea …

Cherki inspires Man City, Newcastle strike late to reach League Cup semis

Dec 17 2025

Rayan Cherki's stunning strike put Manchester City on their way to the League Cup semi-finals with a 2-0 win over …

Real Madrid scrape past third-tier Talavera in Spanish Cup

Dec 17 2025

A Kylian Mbappe brace helped Real Madrid avoid an upset at third-tier Talavera as Xabi Alonso's side scraped home 3-2 to …

Safonov hero as PSG beat Flamengo in Intercontinental Cup

Dec 17 2025

Back-up goalkeeper Matvei Safonov saved four penalties as Paris Saint-Germain edged out Brazilians Flamengo 2-1 in a …

Cherki inspires Man City cruise into League Cup semis

Dec 17 2025

Rayan Cherki's stunning strike put Manchester City on their way to the League Cup semi-finals with a 2-0 win over …

Mahomes undergoes surgery, could return for 2026 opener: Chiefs

Dec 17 2025

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has successfully undergone surgery on his injured knee and begun rehab …

Palace boss Glasner says contract talks on hold due to hectic schedule

Dec 17 2025

Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner said Wednesday that talks over a potential new contract are on hold, with reports …

Netflix to launch FIFA World Cup video game

Dec 17 2025

Netflix is set to release a FIFA football simulation game exclusively on its gaming platform in summer 2026, timed to …

Winners of 2026 World Cup to pocket $50 million in prize money

Dec 17 2025

The winners of the 2026 World Cup will receive $50 million in prize money as part of a record financial contribution for …

India v South Africa 4th T20 abandoned due to fog

Dec 17 2025

The fourth T20 international between India and South Africa was abandoned without a ball being bowled due to dense fog …

Coe shares 'frustration' over marathon record despite Kenyan's doping ban

Dec 17 2025

World Athletics president Sebastian Coe said he shared people's "frustration" that the women's marathon world record …

Veteran Suarez signs new Inter Miami contract

Dec 17 2025

Former Uruguay striker Luis Suarez has signed a contract with Inter Miami for the upcoming season, the Major League …

UK PM warns Abramovich 'clock is ticking' over Chelsea sale fund

Dec 17 2025

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Wednesday warned former Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich "the clock is ticking" …

World no. 1 Alcaraz ends 'incredible ride' with coach Ferrero

Dec 17 2025

Men's tennis world number one Carlos Alcaraz announced on Wednesday he is splitting from his coach Juan Carlos Ferrero …

World number one Alcaraz announces 'difficult' split with coach Ferrero

Dec 17 2025

Men's tennis world number one Carlos Alcaraz announced on Wednesday he is splitting from his coach Juan Carlos Ferrero …

Snicko operator admits error that led to Carey's Ashes reprieve

Dec 17 2025

The operator of the Snicko technology being used in the Ashes has admitted an error led to a reprieve for Australia's …

Emotional Carey slams ton to give Australia upper hand in 3rd Ashes Test

Dec 17 2025

An emotional Alex Carey slammed a controversial 106 on his home ground and Usman Khawaja hit a defiant 82 Wednesday to …

Senegal talisman Mane overcame grief to become an African icon

Dec 17 2025

Senegal talisman and striker Sadio Mane could have missed out on a glittering football career had he agreed with a wish …

Carey pays tribute to late father after home Ashes century

Dec 17 2025

An emotional Alex Carey called his 106 on home soil in front of family and friends in the third Ashes Test a "special …

'Many lessons to be learned' from Winter Games preparations, says ski chief

Dec 17 2025

Johan Eliasch, president of the most powerful winter sports federation, has told AFP that less than two months before …

Carey slams ton as Australia seize upper hand in third Ashes Test

Dec 17 2025

A composed Alex Carey slammed a majestic 106 on his home ground and Usman Khawaja hit a defiant 82 Wednesday to put …

Knicks beat Spurs in NBA Cup final to end 52-year trophy drought

Dec 17 2025

OG Anunoby scored 28 points as the New York Knicks ended their 52-year trophy drought with a 124-113 NBA Cup final …