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Salah helps 10-man Egypt beat South Africa and book last-16 place

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Mohamed Salah scored as 10-man Egypt beat South Africa 1-0 in Agadir on Friday to become the first qualifiers for the …

Salah helps Egypt beat South Africa and book last-16 place

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Mohamed Salah scored as 10-man Egypt beat South Africa 1-0 in Agadir on Friday to become the first qualifiers for the …

Australia's Ikitau facing lengthy lay-off after shoulder injury

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Australia centre Len Ikitau could be out of action for at least three months after injuring his shoulder playing for …

Guardiola proud of Man City players' response to weighty issues

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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is confident his squad have responded in ideal fashion after warning them against …

The Jukebox Man on song as Redknapp records 'dream' King George win

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English football icon Harry Redknapp recorded his biggest win in over 30 years as a racehorse owner when The Jukebox Man …

Liverpool boss Slot says Ekitike reaping rewards for greater physicality

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Arne Slot believes Hugo Ekitike's run of five goals in four matches indicates the striker has heeded the Liverpool …

Musona rescues Zimbabwe in AFCON draw with Angola

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Veteran Knowledge Musona scored as Zimbabwe came from behind to draw 1-1 with Angola in Marrakesh on Friday as the …

'Personality' the key for Celtic boss Nancy when it comes to new signings

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Celtic manager Wilfried Nancy insists personality will be a central consideration when he contemplates bringing fresh …

Arteta eager to avoid repeat of Rice red card against Brighton

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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is keen to ensure there is no repeat of Declan Rice's controversial red card against …

History-maker Tongue wants more of the same from England attack

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History-making seamer Josh Tongue hailed England's bowling unit for the "amazing job" they did Friday and said more of …

Australia lead England by 46 after 20 wickets fall on crazy day at MCG

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An astounding 20 wickets fell on a frantic day one of the fourth Ashes Test on Friday with Australia all out for 152 …

Twenty wickets fall on day one as Australia gain edge in 4th Ashes Test

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An astounding 20 wickets fell on a frantic day one of the fourth Ashes Test on Friday with Australia all out for 152 …

Packers clinch NFL playoff spot as Lions lose to Vikings

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The Green Bay Packers advanced to the NFL playoffs on Thursday without stepping onto the field, clinching a post-season …

Australia all out for 152 as England take charge of 4th Ashes Test

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A rampant England tore through the Australian batting to dismiss the hosts for just 152 on day one of the fourth Ashes …

Spurs extend domination of NBA-best Thunder

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Reigning champion Oklahoma City have the NBA's best record, but they cannot beat San Antonio, with superstar Victor …

Bondi victims honoured as Sydney-Hobart race sets sail

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Skippers of nearly 130 yachts set sail on a "bumpy" Sydney-Hobart ocean race Friday, many scattering rose petals for the …

Palladino's Atalanta on the up as Serie A leaders Inter visit

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Atalanta are on the comeback trail ahead of Sunday night's visit of Serie A leaders Inter Milan, with coach Raffaele …

Australia reeling on 72-4 at lunch as England strike in 4th Ashes Test

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Josh Tongue took three wickets as England tore through Australia's top order Friday on a bowler-friendly deck to leave …

Too hot to handle? Searing heat looming over 2026 World Cup

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With less than six months to go before the 2026 World Cup kicks off, organizers are bracing for what could be their most …

Villa face Chelsea test as Premier League title race heats up

Dec 25 2025

Aston Villa face a tough challenge at Chelsea on Saturday after muscling their way into the Premier League title race …

AFCON organisers allowing fans in for free to fill empty stands: source

Dec 25 2025

Organisers at the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco are allowing supporters in for free after kick-off in matches where …

Mali coach Saintfiet hits out at European clubs, FIFA over AFCON changes

Dec 25 2025

Mali coach Tom Saintfiet on Thursday railed against the decision to play the Africa Cup of Nations every four years …

Australia opts for all-pace attack in fourth Ashes Test

Dec 25 2025

Australia will take an all-pace attack into the fourth Ashes Test, skipper Steve Smith said Thursday, while Josh Inglis …

Diallo and Mahrez strike at AFCON as Ivory Coast, Algeria win

Dec 24 2025

Amad Diallo and Riyad Mahrez starred as defending champions Ivory Coast and former winners Algeria had contrasting …

Diallo strikes to give AFCON holders Ivory Coast winning start

Dec 24 2025

Manchester United winger Amad Diallo scored as Ivory Coast began their Africa Cup of Nations title defence with a 1-0 …

Spurs captain Romero facing increased ban after Liverpool red card

Dec 24 2025

Cristian Romero could be hit with an extended suspension after he was charged by England's ruling Football Association …

A lack of respect? African football bows to pressure with AFCON change

Dec 24 2025

The decision by African football bosses to change the Africa Cup of Nations from a biennial competition to a tournament …

Mahrez leads Algeria to AFCON cruise against Sudan

Dec 24 2025

Captain Riyad Mahrez scored in each half as 2019 champions Algeria eased to a 3-0 win over 10-man Sudan in their opening …

Amorim wants Man Utd players to cover 'irreplaceable' Fernandes

Dec 24 2025

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has urged his players to "step up" in the absence of "impossible to replace" …

Delap and Estevao in line for Chelsea return against Aston Villa

Dec 24 2025

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca expects both Liam Delap and Estevao to be available when in-form Aston Villa visit Stamford …

Set-piece weakness costing Liverpool dear, says Slot

Dec 24 2025

Liverpool manager Arne Slot believes his side are damaging their own hopes of a top-four finish in the Premier League …

Arsenal's Kepa Arrizabalaga eager for more League Cup heroics against Che;sea

Dec 24 2025

Arsenal goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga is relishing the prospect of knocking former club Chelsea out of the League Cup …

Newcastle boss Howe takes no comfort from recent Man Utd record

Dec 24 2025

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe said the Magpies' recent good run against Manchester United will count for little at Old …

Frank warns squad to be 'grown-up' as Spurs players get Christmas Day off

Dec 24 2025

Thomas Frank will give his Tottenham squad Christmas Day off but only because it fits in with their schedule ahead of …

Stokes says England player welfare his main priority

Dec 24 2025

Captain Ben Stokes said protecting England players' welfare was his top concern Wednesday amid claims of excessive …

Australia's Lyon determined to bounce back after surgery

Dec 24 2025

Off-spinner Nathan Lyon is determined to fight his way back into the Australian team after undergoing surgery for a torn …

Stokes says England players' welfare his main priority

Dec 24 2025

Emotional captain Ben Stokes Wednesday said protecting England players' welfare was his top concern amid claims of …

Japanese golf star 'Jumbo' Ozaki dies aged 78

Dec 24 2025

Japanese star Masashi "Jumbo" Ozaki, inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame, has died of colon cancer, his son …

Johnson, Castle shine as Spurs rout Thunder

Dec 24 2025

Keldon Johnson and Stephon Castle combined for 49 points as the San Antonio Spurs produced a second-half scoring blitz …

Koepka leaves LIV Golf: official

Dec 23 2025

Five-time major winner Brooks Koepka has left LIV Golf for family reasons, the Saudi-backed circuit announced on …

Arsenal reach League Cup semis with shoot-out win over Palace

Dec 23 2025

Kepa Arrizabalaga was Arsenal's League Cup quarter-final hero with the decisive penalty shoot-out save that completed a …

Tunisia ease past Uganda to win Cup of Nations opener

Dec 23 2025

Elias Achouri's double helped Tunisia ease to a 3-1 win over Uganda in their opening game at the Africa Cup of Nations …

Contenders Senegal, Nigeria start Cup of Nations campaigns with wins

Dec 23 2025

Nicolas Jackson scored twice as much-fancied Senegal began their Africa Cup of Nations bid with a convincing 3-0 win …

Wasteful Nigeria open AFCON campaign with narrow win over Tanzania

Dec 23 2025

Ademola Lookman secured a 2-1 win for a wasteful Nigeria against Tanzania in Fes on Tuesday in their opening Africa Cup …

Ineos snap up Scotsman Onley

Dec 23 2025

Scottish cyclist Oscar Onley, who came fourth in the last Tour de France with Picnic PostNL, has signed with Ineos …

Real Madrid's Endrick joins Lyon on loan

Dec 23 2025

Real Madrid's out-of-favour Brazilian starlet Endrick has joined Lyon on loan, the Ligue 1 club announced on Tuesday.

Norwegian biathlete Sivert Guttorm Bakken found dead in hotel

Dec 23 2025

Norwegian biathlete Sivert Guttorm Bakken, 27, has been found dead in his hotel room in Lavaze, Italy, the Norwegian …

Norwegian biathlete Sivert Guttorm Bakken found dead

Dec 23 2025

Norwegian biathlete Sivert Guttorm Bakken, 27, has been found dead in his hotel room in Lavaze, Italy, the Norwegian …

Frank defends Van de Ven after Slot slams 'reckless' foul on Isak

Dec 23 2025

Tottenham manager Thomas Frank has hit back at Arne Slot after the Liverpool boss criticised Micky van de Ven for a …

Liverpool's Isak faces two months out after 'reckless' tackle: Slot

Dec 23 2025

Alexander Isak faces two months on the sidelines after fracturing his leg in a "reckless challenge" from Tottenham's …

DR Congo beat Benin to kick off Cup of Nations bid

Dec 23 2025

The Democratic Republic of Congo edged out Benin 1-0 in their opening game at the Africa Cup of Nations on Tuesday, with …

Springbok captain Kolisi to rejoin Stormers

Dec 23 2025

South Africa's two-time World Cup winning captain Siya Kolisi will return to the Stormers in July 2026, the Cape …

Mahrez eyes strong AFCON showing from Algeria

Dec 23 2025

Algeria captain Riyad Mahrez is confident his side can make up for poor showings at the last two editions of the Africa …

Key to probe England's 'stag-do' drinking on Ashes beach break

Dec 23 2025

England managing director Rob Key pledged Tuesday to investigate whether players' drinking on a mid-Ashes beach break …

Thunder bounce back to down Grizzlies, Nuggets sink Jazz

Dec 23 2025

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 31 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder got back to winning ways with a 119-103 victory …

Purdy first 49er since Montana to throw five TDs as Colts beaten

Dec 23 2025

Brock Purdy threw five touchdowns as the San Francisco 49ers all but ended the Indianapolis Colts' hopes of reaching the …

Australia captain Cummins out of rest of Ashes, Lyon to have surgery

Dec 23 2025

Australia skipper Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon were on Tuesday ruled out of the final two Ashes Tests against England …

Australia's Cummins, Lyon out of fourth Ashes Test

Dec 23 2025

Australian skipper Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon were Tuesday ruled out of the fourth Ashes Test against England with the …

Steelers' Metcalf suspended two games over fan outburst

Dec 22 2025

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DJ Metcalf was handed a two-game suspension by the NFL on Monday following an incident …

Penalty king Jimenez strikes for Fulham to sink Forest

Dec 22 2025

Fulham climbed away from the Premier League relegation zone and left Nottingham Forest mired in the fight for survival …

Salah, Foster take Egypt and South Africa to AFCON Group B summit

Dec 22 2025

Premier League pair Mohamed Salah and Lyle Foster were match-winners as Egypt and South Africa began their Africa Cup of …

Napoli beat Bologna to lift Italian Super Cup

Dec 22 2025

Napoli won the Italian Super Cup on Monday as David Neres scored twice to secure the reigning Serie A champions a 2-0 …

Salah snatches added-time winner for Egypt after Zimbabwe scare

Dec 22 2025

Mohamed Salah scored in added time to snatch a 2-1 victory for record seven-time champions Egypt over lowly ranked …

Kansas City Chiefs confirm stadium move

Dec 22 2025

The Kansas City Chiefs will leave Missouri to play in a new stadium being built in neighboring Kansas after state …

Liverpool rocked by Isak blow after surgery on broken leg

Dec 22 2025

Liverpool striker Alexander Isak faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines after the Premier League champions revealed he …

Liverpool rocked by Isak blow after surgery on ankle injury

Dec 22 2025

Liverpool striker Alexander Isak faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines after the Premier League champions revealed he …

Foster grabs South Africa winner against Angola in AFCON

Dec 22 2025

Burnley striker Lyle Foster scored on 79 minutes as South Africa edged Angola 2-1 in Marrakesh on Monday to win their …

Rugby players lose order challenge in brain injury claim

Dec 22 2025

Lawyers representing hundreds of former rugby players who allege they suffered brain injuries during their careers have …

Winter Olympics organisers resolve snow problem at ski site

Dec 22 2025

Organisers of the 2026 Winter Olympics said Monday they have solved the problems impacting the production of artificial …

Zambia strike late to hold Mali in AFCON opener

Dec 22 2025

Leicester City striker Patson Daka headed home in injury time as Zambia held Mali to a 1-1 draw in their opening Africa …

McCullum wants to stay as England coach despite Ashes drubbing

Dec 22 2025

England coach Brendon McCullum wants to stay in his job despite a chastening Ashes series defeat but admits his future …

America's Cup switches to two-year cycle

Dec 22 2025

The America's Cup will take place every two years starting in 2027, organisers announced on Monday, unveiling an …

Jesus could start for Arsenal in League Cup, says Arteta

Dec 22 2025

Mikel Arteta has hinted that he is ready to hand Gabriel Jesus his first start in nearly a year in Arsenal's League Cup …

Strauss says sacking Stokes and McCullum will not solve England's Ashes woes

Dec 22 2025

Former England cricket chief Andrew Strauss has warned that removing coach Brendon McCullum and captain Ben Stokes will …

Noel takes narrow lead after Alta Badia slalom first run

Dec 22 2025

Olympic champion Clement Noel showed signs of a return to top form ahead of the Winter Games, setting the fastest time …

Man City players face Christmas weigh-in as Guardiola issues 'fatty' warning

Dec 22 2025

Manchester City's players face a Christmas Day weigh-in to check they have not over-indulged over the festive period -- …

Liverpool fear Isak has broken leg: reports

Dec 22 2025

Liverpool are awaiting scan results they fear will confirm record signing Alexander Isak has suffered a broken leg after …

West Indies captain says he 'let the team down' in New Zealand Tests

Dec 22 2025

West Indies Test captain Roston Chase said Monday he felt he had let his team down with his performances in their 2-0 …

Five-wicket Duffy prompts West Indies collapse as NZ win series 2-0

Dec 22 2025

New Zealand crushed West Indies by 323 runs on Monday to win the third Test at Mount Maunganui and seal a 2-0 series …

Steelers beat Lions in 'chaos' as three NFL teams book playoffs

Dec 22 2025

Aaron Rodgers' Pittsburgh Steelers clung on for a dramatic 29-24 win against the Lions Sunday, leaving Detroit's playoff …

Knicks' Brunson scores 47, Bulls edge Hawks epic

Dec 22 2025

Jalen Brunson scored a season-high 47 points as the New York Knicks toppled the Miami Heat 132-125 on Sunday.

Duffy, Patel force West Indies collapse as NZ close in on Test series win

Dec 22 2025

New Zealand were on the brink of a 2-0 series win over the West Indies at tea on Monday, needing two more wickets in the …

Steelers edge Lions as Bears, 49ers reach playoffs

Dec 22 2025

Aaron Rodgers' Pittsburgh Steelers clung on for a dramatic 29-24 win against the Lions Sunday, leaving Detroit's playoff …

McCullum admits errors in Ashes preparations as England look to salvage pride

Dec 22 2025

Coach Brendon McCullum concedes England got their preparations wrong heading into the Ashes, but believes they can …

Steelers receiver Metcalf strikes Lions fan

Dec 21 2025

Pittsburgh Steelers star receiver DK Metcalf could be facing disciplinary trouble after appearing to aim a punch at a …

Morocco coach 'taking no risks' with Hakimi fitness

Dec 21 2025

Morocco coach Walid Regragui said Sunday he would continue to be "very careful" with star man Achraf Hakimi at the …

Hosts Morocco off to winning start at Africa Cup of Nations

Dec 21 2025

Brahim Diaz and Ayoub El Kaabi scored second-half goals as hosts Morocco got their Africa Cup of Nations bid off to a …

Chargers, Bills edge closer to playoff berths

Dec 21 2025

Justin Herbert threw two touchdowns and rushed for another as the Los Angeles Chargers moved to the brink of the NFL …

No jacket required for Emery as Villa dream of title glory

Dec 21 2025

Unai Emery insists Aston Villa will not win the Premier League, but the Spaniard's ecstatic celebration of Morgan …

Amorim fears United captain Fernandes will be out 'a while'

Dec 21 2025

Ruben Amorim fears Bruno Fernandes will be out for "a while" after the Manchester United captain was injured during …

Captain Kane helps undermanned Bayern go nine clear in Bundesliga

Dec 21 2025

An understrength Bayern Munich coasted to a 4-0 away win over lowly Heidenheim on Sunday, restoring their nine-point …

Three talking points from the Premier League weekend

Dec 21 2025

Arsenal held off Manchester City to stay top of the Premier League at Christmas courtesy of a Viktor Gyokeres penalty in …

Captain Kane helps undermanned Bayern go nine clear

Dec 21 2025

An understrength Bayern Munich coasted to a 4-0 away win over lowly Heidenheim on Sunday, restoring their nine-point …

Rogers stars as Villa beat Man Utd to boost title bid

Dec 21 2025

Aston Villa stepped up their unexpected Premier League title challenge as Morgan Rogers' brilliant brace sealed a 2-1 …

Barca strengthen Liga lead at Villarreal, Atletico go third

Dec 21 2025

Barcelona wingers Raphinha and Lamine Yamal guided the Catalan giants four points clear at the top of La Liga with a 2-0 …

Barcelona's Raphinha, Yamal strike in Villarreal win

Dec 21 2025

Barcelona wingers Raphinha and Lamine Yamal guided the Catalan giants four points clear at the top of La Liga with a 2-0 …

Barca's Raphinha, Yamal strike in Villarreal win

Dec 21 2025

Barcelona wingers Raphinha and Lamine Yamal guided the Catalan giants four points clear at the top of La Liga with a 2-0 …

'Awesome' Australia dominate to win Ashes against 'hurting' England

Dec 21 2025

Australia captain Pat Cummins said it felt "pretty awesome" Sunday after his dominant team won the third Test in …

Schwarz breaks World Cup duck with Alta Badia giant slalom victory

Dec 21 2025

Marco Schwarz claimed his first alpine skiing World Cup win in two years on Sunday with victory in the giant slalom in …

Atletico go third with comfortable win at Girona

Dec 21 2025

Atletico Madrid climbed to third in La Liga with a straightforward 3-0 win at Girona on Sunday.

Salah unaffected by Liverpool turmoil ahead of AFCON opener - Egypt coach

Dec 21 2025

Mohamed Salah has shown no signs of being distracted by the uncertainty surrounding his future at Liverpool as he …

Goggia eases her pain with World Cup super-G win as Vonn takes third

Dec 21 2025

Sofia Goggia banished "the pain in my soul" as she won a wind-swept super-G in Val d'Isere on Sunday as Lindsey Vonn …