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Messi magic as 'perfect' Miami thrash Cincinnati

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

Three talking points from the Premier League weekend

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

Mahomes rescue act saves Chiefs as Colts stumble

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

Messi magic sends Miami into MLS conference final

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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 …

Sinner-less 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 …

'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 …

Harden's club-record 55 points leads Clippers over Hornets

Nov 22 2025

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

Farrell proud of Ireland after 'mad' Test with South Africa

Nov 22 2025

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell labelled the 24-13 defeat by South Africa a "mad" match while his captain Caelan Doris …

South Africa beat ill-disciplined Irish to end Dublin drought

Nov 22 2025

South Africa secured their first win in Dublin since 2012 with a 24-13 victory in a gripping Autumn Nations Series Test …

Newcastle dent Man City's title bid thanks to Barnes double

Nov 22 2025

Pep Guardiola was left fuming after Newcastle dented Manchester City's Premier League title challenge with a …

Spain to face holders Italy in Davis Cup final

Nov 22 2025

Marcel Granollers and Pedro Martinez helped Spain set up a Davis Cup final with two-time defending champions Italy after …

Liverpool stunned by Forest, Newcastle damage Man City title push

Nov 22 2025

Troubled Liverpool's woeful season hit a new low with a shocking 3-0 home defeat against Nottingham Forest, while …

South Africa's Marx named World Rugby player of the year

Nov 22 2025

South Africa hooker Malcolm Marx was named World Rugby player of the year on Saturday, crowning an impressive season …

Outstanding Olise lifts Bayern eight clear in Bundesliga

Nov 22 2025

Michael Olise scored twice and set up three more goals as Bayern Munich came from two down to beat Freiburg 6-2 at home …

Spain to face Italy in Davis Cup final

Nov 22 2025

Marcel Granollers and Pedro Martinez helped Spain set up a Davis Cup final with two-time defending champions Italy after …

Slot takes blame after Liverpool stunned by Forest

Nov 22 2025

Arne Slot accepted the blame for Liverpool's sixth Premier League defeat in seven matches after Nottingham Forest swept …

Lampard hails 'outstanding' Coventry after comeback win over West Brom

Nov 22 2025

Frank Lampard lauded his side's resolve after the English Championship leaders came from two goals down to win 3-2 at …

Robertson praises reshuffled All Blacks after Wales mauling

Nov 22 2025

New Zealand coach Scott Robertson heaped praise on a reshuffled All Blacks side that rode out a Welsh storm to emerge …

Lewandowski will remember scoring first goal at new Camp Nou 'forever'

Nov 22 2025

Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski said he will remember scoring the first goal at the team's rebuilt Camp Nou stadium …

Liverpool stunned by Forest, Chelsea boost title charge

Nov 22 2025

Troubled Liverpool's woeful season hit a new low with a shocking 3-0 home defeat against Nottingham Forest, while …

Forest beat Liverpool to add to English champions' woes

Nov 22 2025

Nottingham Forest won 3-0 away to Liverpool on Saturday to inflict a fresh blow on the champions' hopes of defending …

McKenzie guides New Zealand to another win over Wales

Nov 22 2025

Damian McKenzie kicked 17 points to help New Zealand extend their winning streak over Wales to 34 matches with a 52-26 …

Montoya says beating England ideal way for Pumas to round off 2025

Nov 22 2025

Julian Montoya has challenged Argentina to finish a promising year by upsetting the odds with victory over England at …

England wary of Argentina attack as Pumas lie in wait

Nov 22 2025

England are determined to avoid being undone by the kind of Argentina counter-attack that stunned Scotland when they …

Kagiyama seizes men's title in Finlandia Grand Prix

Nov 22 2025

Yuma Kagiyama jumped and spun from third to first in the free skate to take the Finlandia figure skating Grand Prix …

Rassat claims 'insane' Gurgl slalom for first World Cup victory

Nov 22 2025

French skier Paco Rassat claimed a career-first World Cup victory in the men's slalom in Gurgl on Saturday.

Chelsea sink Burnley to close gap on leaders Arsenal

Nov 22 2025

Chelsea stepped up their Premier League title challenge with a gritty 2-0 win against struggling Burnley on Saturday.

Amorim ignores Premier League table on his Man Utd anniversary

Nov 22 2025

Ruben Amorim is refusing to take anything for granted as he approaches a match against Everton at Old Trafford on Monday …

France's Rassat claims Gurgl slalom for first World Cup victory

Nov 22 2025

French skier Paco Rassat claimed a career-first World Cup victory in the men's slalom in Gurgl on Saturday.

Smith warns 'outstanding' Australia on a high after stunning win

Nov 22 2025

Skipper Steve Smith warned that a confident Australia were primed to ram home their advantage after stunning England in …

South Africa 247-6 after Kuldeep takes three in second India Test

Nov 22 2025

Spinner Kuldeep Yadav took three wickets as India rattled South Africa with late strikes to leave the tourists 247-6 at …

Head's Ashes century for the ages 'out of this world', says Smith

Nov 22 2025

Steve Smith hailed Travis Head's explosive 69-ball century that won Australia the first Ashes Test on Saturday as one of …

Norway's McGrath leads after first slalom run in Gurgl

Nov 22 2025

Norwegian skier Atle Lie McGrath clocked the fastest time in the first run of the men's slalom in Gurgl on Saturday.

Stokes says 'shell-shocked' England must move on fast from crushing loss

Nov 22 2025

Captain Ben Stokes admitted Saturday he was "shell-shocked" at a crushing loss to Australia in the first Ashes Test but …

Head's 69-ball ton powers Australia to victory in Ashes opener

Nov 22 2025

Makeshift opener Travis Head smacked an explosive 69-ball century to power Australia to victory in a high-octane first …

Australia's Head smashes 69-ball century against England

Nov 22 2025

Explosive makeshift opener Travis Head slammed the first century of the Ashes series Saturday and the third fastest ever …

Bavuma, Stubbs steer South Africa to 156-2 in second India Test

Nov 22 2025

Skipper Temba Bavuma and Tristan Stubbs steadied South Africa in a stubborn stand after the openers departed on day one …

Australia set 205 to win Ashes opener after England collapse

Nov 22 2025

A blistering spell from marauding pace pair Scott Boland and Mitchell Starc sparked a stunning England collapse to leave …

Raptors rout Wizards to advance in NBA Cup

Nov 22 2025

The Toronto Raptors became the first team to reach the knockout rounds of the NBA Cup on Friday, motoring into the last …

F1 championship leader Norris grabs 'stressful' Las Vegas pole

Nov 22 2025

Lando Norris maintained his charge towards a maiden Formula One crown on Friday by grabbing his third pole position in …

Markram falls as South Africa reach 82-1 in second India Test

Nov 22 2025

Aiden Markram fell bowled to Jasprit Bumrah after a strong start as South Africa reached 82-1 at the first break of the …

Cricket World Cup for blind women helps change attitudes

Nov 22 2025

On a lush cricket ground outside Colombo the sharp jingling of a ball cuts through the afternoon air. Every rattle is a …

Australian cricket boss defends Khawaja's pre-Ashes round of golf

Nov 22 2025

Cricket Australia defended underfire Usman Khawaja on Saturday for playing a round of golf on the eve of the first Ashes …

Duckett, Pope put England in charge of Ashes opener

Nov 22 2025

Ben Duckett and Ollie Pope shared in a defiant 59-run stand to stretch England's lead and put them in firm control on …

England in charge after dismissing Australia for 132 in Ashes opener

Nov 22 2025

England dismissed Australia for 132 in their first innings on Saturday to take charge of the first Ashes Test in Perth, …

Russell fastest in final practice at Las Vegas Grand Prix

Nov 22 2025

Mercedes driver George Russell led the standings in a caution-filled third and final practice for the Las Vegas Grand …

No.1 Jeeno surges clear at LPGA Tour Championship

Nov 21 2025

Thailand's world number one Jeeno Thitikul charged up the leaderboard at the season-ending LPGA Tour Championship on …

Paul backs his 'delusional optimism' to upset Joshua

Nov 21 2025

Youtuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul is backing "delusional optimism" to carry him to an upset over British former world …

Marseille wallop Nice to climb top in France

Nov 21 2025

Marseille climbed provisionally top of the French Ligue 1 on Friday after walloping woeful Nice 5-1 in a one-sided local …

Pau eclipse returning Jalibert to take Top 14 lead

Nov 21 2025

Pau survived a string of Bordeaux-Begles comebacks to hang on to a 34-33 away win on Friday and open the weekend's round …

Italy edge into Davis Cup final with epic tie-break

Nov 21 2025

Double defending champions Italy beat Belgium 2-0 on Friday in Bologna after Flavio Cobolli won a 32-point tiebreak to …

Defiant Townsend determined to stay on as Scotland boss

Nov 21 2025

Gregor Townsend insisted Friday he had no intention of stepping down as Scotland coach despite mounting criticism …

Tuipulotu keeps Scotland place as Townsend makes 14 changes for Tonga

Nov 21 2025

Scotland captain Sione Tuipulotu was the only player to keep his place in the starting team as coach Gregor Townsend …

US skater Glenn and France's Siao lead the way at Finlandia Trophy

Nov 21 2025

Reigning ISU Grand Prix Final champion Amber Glenn of the United States delivered a high-octane performance as she …