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Murray adamant size isn't everything despite losing Wales place

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Scarlets full-back Blair Murray is confident size isn't everything as he looks to regain his place in Wales' starting …

Messi knocked down by fan in Puerto Rico pitch invasion

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Lionel Messi was knocked to the ground as fans invaded the pitch during chaotic scenes at a match in Puerto Rico on …

O'Neill taken aback by Rangers boss Rohl's comments on Celtic

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Celtic interim manager Martin O'Neill believes it is "absolutely extraordinary" that Rangers counterpart Danny Rohl has …

Ahmed, Jacks blast England to thrilling win over New Zealand

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Rehan Ahmed and Will Jacks smashed 44 off 16 balls to take England to a thrilling four-wicket T20 World Cup win over New …

Golfer Pavan undergoes surgery after freak lift fall

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Italian golfer Andrea Pavan says he faces a lengthy recovery following surgery on his back and shoulder after falling …

Spin-heavy England restrict New Zealand to 159-7 in Super Eights

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England bowled a team high 16 overs of spin to restrict New Zealand to 159-7 in their T20 World Cup Super Eights clash …

Arteta backs Gyokeres to impact Arsenal's trophy charge

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Mikel Arteta expects Viktor Gyokeres to have a major impact on Arsenal's quadruple bid after the revitalised striker's …

Medvedev swats Auger-Aliassime aside to reach Dubai final

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Daniil Medvedev is one victory away from repeating a title run for the first time in his career after he punched his …

'Impressive' Maguire has Man Utd future says Carrick

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Michael Carrick insisted on Friday Harry Maguire has a long-term future at Manchester United as the "impressive" …

'Games you live for': Rosenior relishes Chelsea's PSG tie

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Liam Rosenior can't wait for Chelsea's blockbuster Champions League last 16 clash with Paris Saint-Germain after they …

Pakistan promise final flourish as they await T20 World Cup fate

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Fast bowler Salman Mirza vowed on Friday that Pakistan will finish the Super Eights with a flourish against …

Suter wins as Aicher closes gap on absent Vonn in downhill title race

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Germany's Emma Aicher reduced the gap to World Cup downhill leader Lindsey Vonn, whose season ended with her horror …

Man City have learnt lessons from Real Madrid clashes: Guardiola

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Pep Guardiola said Manchester City have learnt valuable lessons from their long-running Champions League rivalry with …

Real Madrid face Man City, PSG draw Chelsea in Champions League last 16

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Real Madrid and Manchester City will face off in a Champions League knockout tie for the fifth season running after …

Liverpool boss Slot says Salah victim of 'his own standards'

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Mohamed Salah may be experiencing the worst goal drought of his Premier League career but Liverpool manager Arne Slot …

Beating Dortmund 'a mini title', says Bayern's Kompany

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Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany said the scale of the Bundesliga match at Borussia Dortmund on Saturday means …

Amorim axe could cost Man Utd £16 million

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Manchester United's decision to sack Ruben Amorim as their manager could end up costing the Premier League giants almost …

Bezzecchi beats Marquez in season-opening Thailand MotoGP practice

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Marco Bezzecchi set a new track record to finish fastest ahead of defending world champion Marc Marquez in practice for …

India aim for 'fearless cricket' ahead of West Indies showdown

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India revived their T20 World Cup campaign with their "fearless" brand of cricket ahead of a winner-takes-all decider …

Spurs roll to 11th straight NBA victory, Rockets' Durant hits milestone

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The San Antonio Spurs rolled to an 11th straight NBA victory on Thursday, beating the Brooklyn Nets 126-110 to inch …

Marquez sixth-fastest in first Thailand MotoGP free practice

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Defending MotoGP champion Marc Marquez was sixth-fastest behind leader Marco Bezzecchi in the first free practice in …

'Nerves sharpen you': Dortmund's Kobel relishing Bayern showdown

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With the pain of a crushing Champions League exit still raw, Borussia Dortmund goalkeeper Gregor Kobel hopes Bayern …

Barca strikers firing blanks as Villarreal visit

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Barcelona host high-flying Villarreal on Saturday aiming to tighten their grip on pole position in La Liga amid concerns …

Marseille look for way out of crisis against bitter rivals Lyon

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Away from Paris Saint-Germain's quest to hold off Lens and retain the Ligue 1 title, Marseille and Lyon are fighting it …

US hockey players regret response to Trump remarks on women's team

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Multiple US Olympic men's ice hockey players have apologized for their team's response after President Donald Trump said …

China chase glory days at Women's Asian Cup as Japan, Australia threat looms

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Defending champions China are looking to recreate their glory days at the Women's Asian Cup, but the Steel Roses' hopes …

Clermont's Simone wary of 'decapitator' Tuilagi in Top 14 clash

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Clermont centre Irae Simone says Bayonne's former England star Manu Tuilagi will "want to take some heads off" as he …

Sumo hit with fresh bullying scandal

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Sumo has been hit with another bullying scandal after media reported Friday that a retired grand champion who is now a …

Van der Poel, Van Aert resume battle at season's 1st cobbled classic

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Cycling's fabled cobbled classics season will begin with a bang this weekend as former world champion Mathieu van der …

F1 hopes to fuel growth in North America with Netflix and Apple

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Formula 1 is well anchored in the United States with its American owners and three Grand Prix races, but the sport hopes …

Arsenal face Chelsea title test, troubled Spurs in spotlight

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Premier League leaders Arsenal face a title test from London rivals Chelsea on Sunday.

Thunder star Gilgeous-Alexander cleared for injury return

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Reigning NBA Most Valuable Player Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been cleared to return for the Oklahoma City Thunder after …

Former Heat star Bosh 'lucky to be alive' after health scare

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Basketball Hall of Famer Chris Bosh says he's "lucky to be alive" after a health scare in which he passed out and woke …

US men's hockey players apologize for Trump joke response

Feb 26 2026

Multiple US Olympic men's ice hockey players have apologized for their team's response after President Donald Trump …

Forest clinch spot in Europa League last 16 as Celtic go out

Feb 26 2026

Nottingham Forest held off a Fenerbahce fightback to qualify for the last 16 of the Europa League with a 4-2 win on …

US men's hockey player 'sorry' for Trump joke response

Feb 26 2026

US Olympic men's ice hockey player Charlie McAvoy apologized Thursday for his team's response after President Donald …

Brentford boss Andrews signs new long-term contract

Feb 26 2026

Brentford boss Keith Andrews signed a new contract on Thursday that will keep him at the Premier League club until 2032.

Appeal court drops rape trial for ex-France striker Ben Yedder

Feb 26 2026

A French appeal court on Thursday overturned the decision to send former France striker Wissam Ben Yedder to trial on …

English giants dominate line-up for Champions League last-16 draw

Feb 26 2026

The draw for the latter stages of this season's Champions League takes place on Friday with Newcastle United's midweek …

India thrash Zimbabwe in T20 World Cup, S.Africa into semi-finals

Feb 26 2026

Defending champions India thrashed Zimbabwe by 72 runs in their Super Eights T20 World Cup match on Thursday, a result …

Tudor says turning round Tottenham his hardest job

Feb 26 2026

Tottenham Hotspur interim head coach Igor Tudor says ensuring the club avoid relegation from the Premier League …

Abhishek, Pandya fire India to 256-4 against Zimbabwe

Feb 26 2026

Opener Abhishek Sharma and Hardik Pandya hit blistering fifties as India reached 256-4 against Zimbabwe in the T20 World …

Irish wing Lowe ruled out of rest of Six Nations

Feb 26 2026

Livewire Irish wing James Lowe will play no further part in the Six Nations it was announced on Thursday owing to the …

Calls for heads to roll after feeble Sri Lanka T20 World Cup exit

Feb 26 2026

Pressure is mounting on Sri Lanka's captain, coach and the selection panel to step down after the co-hosts' feeble exit …

South Africa thrash West Indies in T20 World Cup statement win

Feb 26 2026

South Africa captain Aiden Markram led from the front with an unbeaten 82 as South Africa all but secured a T20 World …

Injury forces Marquez to adapt for MotoGP opener

Feb 26 2026

Defending MotoGP champion Marc Marquez said Thursday that a lingering shoulder injury has forced him to change his …

West Indies recover from 83-7 to post to 176-8 against South Africa

Feb 26 2026

A record eighth-wicket partnership by Romario Shepherd and Jason Holder enabled the West Indies to overcome an early …

'Street-smart' New Zealand can topple England to make T20 semis: coach

Feb 26 2026

New Zealand's "street-smart" cricketers can find a way to beat England and guarantee their semi-final place at the T20 …

Spurs win 10th straight, Pistons silence Thunder in battle of NBA's best

Feb 26 2026

The San Antonio Spurs edged the Toronto Raptors 110-107 on Wednesday, pushing their NBA winning streak to 10 games and …

North Korea looking to replicate youth success at Women's Asian Cup

Feb 26 2026

North Korea's women's football team didn't play for four years because of Covid but they are among the favourites to win …

US women's ice hockey captain responds to 'distasteful' Trump remark

Feb 26 2026

Hilary Knight, captain of the victorious US women's Olympic ice hockey team, said Wednesday it was unfortunate that a …

Real Madrid victory for 'everyone against racism': Tchouameni

Feb 26 2026

Real Madrid midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni said his team's 2-1 win against Benfica on Wednesday to reach the Champions …

Brumbies not getting carried away by emphatic Super Rugby start

Feb 26 2026

ACT Brumbies coach Stephen Larkham insists his team is not getting carried away with their unbeaten start to the Super …

Juve lick wounds after painful Champions League exit

Feb 25 2026

Juventus were left wondering what might have been after coming close to mounting an incredible comeback against …

Wallabies skipper Wilson back from injury in clash of heavyweight coaches

Feb 25 2026

Wallabies skipper Harry Wilson returns from injury to reinforce the Queensland Reds against the Otago Highlanders on …

PSG coach Luis Enrique calls on team to raise their game in Champions League last 16

Feb 25 2026

Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique admitted that his side still had considerable room for improvement after they …

Vinicius seals Real Champions League progress as PSG edge out Monaco

Feb 25 2026

Vinicius Junior sealed Real Madrid's progress to the Champions League last 16 on Wednesday with the clincher against …

Galatasaray survive Juve scare to squeeze into Champions League last 16

Feb 25 2026

Galatasaray scraped through to the last 16 of the Champions League despite throwing away a three-goal aggregate lead at …

PSG survive Monaco scare to reach Champions League last 16

Feb 25 2026

Paris Saint-Germain came from behind and then survived a late scare against 10-man Monaco, drawing 2-2 in the second leg …

Vinicius hits winner as Real Madrid eliminate Benfica after racism row

Feb 25 2026

Vinicius Junior scored the winner on the night as Real Madrid beat Benfica 2-1 in the Champions League on Wednesday, …

Harden fractures thumb in blow to in-form Cavaliers

Feb 25 2026

Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden fractured his thumb against the New York Knicks and is questionable to play their …

Last-gasp Atalanta eliminate Dortmund to reach Champions League last 16

Feb 25 2026

A stoppage-time Lazar Samardzic penalty gave Atalanta a 4-1 victory over Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday, sending the …

Hakimi, set to face trial for rape, in PSG team for Champions League game

Feb 25 2026

Paris Saint-Germain defender Achraf Hakimi, who is facing trial for alleged rape, was included in his team's starting …

New Zealand knock sorry Sri Lanka out of T20 World Cup

Feb 25 2026

New Zealand knocked co-hosts Sri Lanka out of the T20 World Cup on Wednesday with a 61-run win in Colombo that boosted …

Snoop Dogg's Swansea party showcases Championship glow-up

Feb 25 2026

Frenzied fans, dreams of hitting the Premier League jackpot and "the smell of weed in the tunnel": Snoop Dogg's arrival …

Van der Poel to make season bow at Omloop Het Nieuwsblad

Feb 25 2026

Former road race world champion Mathieu van der Poel will start his season at Omloop Het Nieuwsblad in Belgium this …

Mbappe season on ice ahead of silverware sprint, World Cup

Feb 25 2026

French superstar Kylian Mbappe may have to put his season on hold because of a knee problem, with his main goals fast …

New Zealand produce late flurry to reach 168-7 against Sri Lanka

Feb 25 2026

New Zealand recovered after a mini-collapse to post 168-7 against Sri Lanka in T20 World Cup Super Eight clash in …

No Ahmedabad advantage for South Africa against West Indies: Maharaj

Feb 25 2026

South Africa spinner Keshav Maharaj denied on Wednesday that his side will have an advantage in their T20 World Cup …

Scotland fans skirt World Cup rules for kilt bags

Feb 25 2026

Scotland fans have been given a reprieve from strict stadium rules to wear sporrans over their kilts at the World Cup …

Hakimi, set to face trial for rape, in PSG Champions League matchday squad

Feb 25 2026

Paris Saint-Germain defender Achraf Hakimi, who is facing trial for alleged rape, was included in his team's matchday …

Arctic underdogs Bodo/Glimt topple Champions League giants in 'fairytale'

Feb 25 2026

In the space of just over a month, three massive football names, Manchester City, Atletico Madrid, and now Inter Milan, …

Samson in India's mix for high-stakes clash against Zimbabwe

Feb 25 2026

Defending champions India are looking to bolster their faltering opening combination ahead of a dare-not-lose T20 World …

Man Utd financial results show profit increase after job cuts

Feb 25 2026

Manchester United chief executive Omar Berrada highlighted the "positive financial impact of our off-pitch …

Turmoil deepens for 2030 Olympic Games as chief executive quits

Feb 25 2026

The chief executive of the 2030 Winter Olympics organising committee (Cojop) in the French Alps has stepped down after a …

Ferguson inspiring Hearts' bid for Scottish title history

Feb 25 2026

Hearts manager Derek McInnes says Manchester United legend Alex Ferguson is giving him valuable advice in the club's …

Chief executive of 2030 Olympic Games becomes latest director to quit

Feb 25 2026

The chief executive of the 2030 Winter Olympics organising committee (Cojop) in the French Alps has stepped down after a …

Redknapp's Gold Cup dream sparked by late grandmother

Feb 25 2026

English football icon Harry Redknapp told AFP that his late grandmother, the inspiration for his love of horse racing, …

FIFA boss 'very reassured' about World Cup in Mexico despite violence

Feb 25 2026

FIFA boss Gianni Infantino told AFP on Tuesday he was "very reassured" about Mexico's hosting of games in the football …

England's Brook gains redemption after 'hardest winter of my life'

Feb 25 2026

Richly talented but much maligned, England captain Harry Brook finally achieved redemption at Pallekele stadium in Kandy …

Harden hails 'special' Cavs after emphatic win over Knicks

Feb 25 2026

The Cleveland Cavaliers emphatically got back to winning ways Tuesday, coasting to a 109-94 victory over the New York …

Humble Japan ready to win hearts at Women's Asian Cup

Feb 25 2026

Japan's Greenland-born women's football coach Nils Nielsen is no fan of Donald Trump but he loves his team and believes …

Marquez targets eighth MotoGP title as season opens in Thailand

Feb 25 2026

Defending champion Marc Marquez launches his bid for a record-equalling eighth MotoGP world title as the season opens …

Nearly an own gull! CPR performed on bird at Turkey football match

Feb 25 2026

A footballer acted on a wing and a prayer when he gave emergency CPR to a seagull after it was hit by a ball during a …

Australian Open chief Tiley steps down to take top US job

Feb 24 2026

Australian Open chief Craig Tiley is stepping down after a "transformative" tenure to run the US Tennis Association, the …

Giant killers Bodo/Glimt continue remarkable rise with Inter triumph

Feb 24 2026

Bodo/Glimt are on the march in the Champions League after dumping out European giants Inter Milan, the latest chapter in …

Bodo/Glimt knock Inter out of Champions League as Newcastle, Atletico reach last 16

Feb 24 2026

Norway's Bodo/Glimt pulled off one of the most remarkable results in modern Champions League history on Tuesday, beating …

Newcastle complete cruise into Champions League last 16

Feb 24 2026

Newcastle United completed their stroll into the Champions League last 16 with a 3-2 win over Qarabag on Tuesday to …

Bodo/Glimt sink Inter to continue Champions League fairy tale

Feb 24 2026

Bodo/Glimt completed the greatest achievement in the Norwegian minnows' history on Tuesday by winning 2-1 at Inter Milan …

Leverkusen through to Champions League last 16 after Olympiacos draw

Feb 24 2026

Bayer Leverkusen are through to the last 16 of the Champions League after a scoreless home draw with Olympiacos on …

Griezmann in talks to join MLS side Orlando City: source

Feb 24 2026

France World Cup-winning attacker Antoine Griezmann is holding talks with Major League Soccer's Orlando City, a source …

Sorloth treble helps Atletico past Brugge into Champions League last 16

Feb 24 2026

Alexander Sorloth's hat-trick fired Atletico Madrid into the Champions League last 16 with an emphatic 4-1 win over Club …

World-class Brook played 'the best innings of his life' - Afridi

Feb 24 2026

Shaheen Shah Afridi hailed Harry Brook's century as a "world-class knock" after it took England into the T20 World Cup …

Guadalajara: World Cup host city rocked by narco violence

Feb 24 2026

An outpouring of cartel violence in the World Cup host city of Guadalajara, triggered by the death of the country's …

Briiliant Brook 100 puts England into T20 World Cup semi-finals

Feb 24 2026

Captain Harry Brook scored his first T20 international century to take England into the World Cup semi-finals with a …

Briiliant Brook 100 puts England into T20 World Cups semi-finals

Feb 24 2026

Captain Harry Brook scored his first T20 international century to take England into the World Cup semi-finals with a …

UEFA can make fight against racism more than a slogan: Real Madrid's Arbeloa

Feb 24 2026

Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa Tuesday called on European football governing body UEFA to make their fight against …

Italian biathlete Giacomel has heart surgery after Olympic withdrawal

Feb 24 2026

Italian biathlete Tommaso Giacomel has undergone heart surgery and must rest for two weeks after dropping out when …

Farhan scores 63 as England restrict Pakistan to 164-9

Feb 24 2026

Spinner Liam Dawson took three wickets as England restricted Pakistan to 164-9 in their Super Eights clash in Kandy on …

Welllage says Sri Lanka can rescue T20 World Cup campaign

Feb 24 2026

Co-hosts Sri Lanka can win both their remaining Super Eight matches to rescue their faltering T20 World Cup campaign, …

PSG star Hakimi faces trial for alleged rape

Feb 24 2026

Paris Saint-Germain footballer Achraf Hakimi, a key player in their Champions League-winning side last season, is to …

Jones says Borthwick's 'title-decider' comments behind England collapse

Feb 24 2026

Former England coach Eddie Jones believes the cause of the side's stunning Six Nations slump can be traced back to boss …