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White Winter Olympics beckons as snow falls in Italian Alps

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Snow has fallen in the Italian Alps just in time for the start of the Winter Olympics, dispelling fears of …

England must set new standards to win Six Nations, says George

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England have to raise the bar once more if they are to win a first Six Nations title in six years, according to Jamie …

Aussie-born Staniforth was on France radar for years, says Galthie

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Australia under-20 international forward Tom Staniforth was on France's radar three years ago, head coach Fabien Galthie …

Old ally Mourinho between Real Madrid and Champions League last 16

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Real Madrid are aiming to seal direct passage to the Champions League last 16 at Benfica on Wednesday, but standing in …

Can Arsenal handle Premier League weight of expectation?

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Top of both the Premier League and Champions League and still in both domestic cup competitions, Arsenal fans should be …

Europe's elite jostle for Champions League last-16 places

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Holders Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid and Liverpool are among the clubs battling for direct passage to the last 16 of …

Sinner races on, 'gross' pie for Keys as heatwave hits Melbourne

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Jannik Sinner sent an Australian Open statement in rolling into the quarter-finals on Monday but fellow champion Madison …

Rampant Swiatek meets old foe Rybakina in Australian Open quarters

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Iga Swiatek said Monday she will draw on her experience and knowledge of playing Elena Rybakina 11 times when they clash …

Qualifier Inglis to splash out on toaster, kettle after Melbourne run

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Plucky home qualifier Maddison Inglis plans to do a bit of shopping with her unexpected Australian Open windfall -- and …

Fan warning as Australian Open braces for 45C heatwave

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Australian Open organisers urged fans to drink plenty of water and stay in the shade as the tournament braces for a …

Sinner races on, dethroned Keys eats pie as heatwave hits Melbourne

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Jannik Sinner sent an Australian Open statement in rolling into the quarter-finals on Monday but fellow champion Madison …

African players in Europe: Mbeumo strikes as United stun Arsenal

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Manchester United striker Bryan Mbeumo and Bournemouth midfielder Amine Adli were among eight African scorers in the …

Barca chief Laporta upset by impending Dro switch to PSG

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Barcelona president Joan Laporta said that teenage talent Dro Fernandez's decision to leave the club for a planned move …

Rampant Swiatek ends Inglis fairytale at Australian Open

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Six-time major champion Iga Swiatek ended the fairytale run of qualifier Maddison Inglis with a rampant display at the …

Sinner races through in Melbourne as Djokovic looms into view

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Two-time defending champion Jannik Sinner sealed his place in the Australian Open quarter-finals with a straight-sets …

Anisimova primed to snap win drought against Pegula in Melbourne clash

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Amanda Anisimova has never beaten fellow American Jessica Pegula but plans to put that right when they meet in the …

Champion Keys dumped out in last 16 as heatwave hits Melbourne

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Jessica Pegula sent reigning champion and podcast co-host Madison Keys spinning out of the Australian Open on Monday …

Anisimova ensures 25-year Australian Open first for US women

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United States players are dominating the women's draw at the Australian Open after Amanda Anisimova on Monday made it …

Yamamoto joins Ohtani in Japan's World Baseball Classic squad

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World Series MVP Yoshinobu Yamamoto joined his Los Angeles Dodgers team-mate Shohei Ohtani in being named in Japan's …

Musetti vows to push Djokovic 'to his maximum' in Melbourne quarters

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Lorenzo Musetti vowed Monday to push Novak Djokovic "to his maximum" after setting up an Australian Open quarter-final …

Champion Keys dumped out in last 16 as Melbourne braces for heatwave

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Jessica Pegula sent reigning champion and podcast co-host Madison Keys spinning out of the Australian Open on Monday …

Anisimova silences Chinese fans to set up Pegula showdown in Melbourne

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Amanda Anisimova swept past China's unseeded Wang Xinyu into the Australian Open quarter-finals on Monday and a showdown …

US speed star Lindsey Vonn: Olympic timeline

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US speed star Lindsey Vonn will make her return to the Olympics in Cortina, defying the odds at the age of 41.

Legends of Winter Olympics: heroes of the slopes

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With the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics opening on February 6, AFP looks back at some of the golden stars of the ski …

Cheesy apple pie for Keys as victor Pegula dodges Chiefs jersey

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Jessica Pegula used the threat of having to wear a Taylor Swift-themed Kansas City Chiefs jersey as motivation to propel …

Keys 'proud' as Australian Open reign ends to good friend Pegula

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"Proud" Madison Keys said she could walk away with her head held high after her reign as Australian Open champion ended …

Patriots, Seahawks set up Super Bowl rematch

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The Seattle Seahawks defeated the Los Angeles Rams in a high-scoring shootout to set up a Super Bowl rematch with the …

Melbourne champion Keys exits as Sinner bids to avoid same fate

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Jessica Pegula sent reigning champion and podcast co-host Madison Keys spinning out of the Australian Open on Monday in …

Curry leads Warriors over 'suffering' T'Wolves, Raptors silence Thunder

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Stephen Curry scored 26 points to lead the Golden State Warriors to a 111-85 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on …

Darnold, Seahawks defeat Rams 31-27 to reach Super Bowl

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Sam Darnold threw three touchdowns as the Seattle Seahawks defeated the Los Angeles Rams 31-27 to reach the Super Bowl …

Named after teacher mum, Learner Tien makes Grand Slam milestone

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Learner Tien got his name because his mum was a teacher and the rising star of United States tennis still lives at home …

Patriots reach Super Bowl in blizzard-hit 10-7 win over Broncos

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Quarterback Drake Maye led the New England Patriots to their first Super Bowl appearance since the glory days of …

Clinical Pegula dumps defending champion Keys out of Australian Open

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A clinical Jessica Pegula dumped defending champion and good friend Madison Keys out of the Australian Open on Monday to …

Lindsey Vonn defies the odds to chase Olympic dream

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US ski star Lindsey Vonn has defied age and injury to make one of the most remarkable comebacks in Olympic history, the …

Frozen in time: Olympic legends on ice

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With the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympic Games opening ceremony getting underway on February 6, AFP looks back at some of …

'Heartbroken' Timberwolves resume NBA play amid Minneapolis turmoil

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Minnesota Timberwolves coach Chris Finch said the NBA team was "heartbroken" by events unfolding in Minneapolis, where …

Scheffler marches to season-opening PGA Tour win in La Quinta

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World number one Scottie Scheffler launched his 2026 US PGA Tour campaign with a runaway victory in the American Express …

Juve deal hammer blow to Napoli title defence, Milan slip further behind Inter

Jan 25 2026

Juventus dealt a huge blow to Napoli's Serie A title defence on Sunday with a 3-0 win in Turin which left the reigning …

Toulon cling on to edge Montpellier, Clermont climb to 5th

Jan 25 2026

Toulon moved up to fourth as full-back Marius Domon starred in a tight 30-27 victory over Montpellier on Sunday, as …

Barca top La Liga as Yamal hits stunner, Atletico triumph

Jan 25 2026

Barcelona reclaimed top spot in La Liga with a 3-0 win over Real Oviedo on Sunday, thanks to goals from Dani Olmo, …

Devastating Juve deal hammer blow to Napoli's Serie A title defence

Jan 25 2026

Juventus dealt a huge blow to Napoli's Serie A title defence on Sunday with a 3-0 win in Turin which left the reigning …

Endrick scores hat-trick to fire Lyon to thumping Ligue 1 win

Jan 25 2026

Brazilian teenager Endrick, on loan from Real Madrid, announced himself to Ligue 1 with a hat-trick as Lyon thrashed …

Carrick relishes Man Utd opportunity after stunning Arsenal

Jan 25 2026

Michael Carrick urged Manchester United to build on the remarkable start to his interim reign after Matheus Cunha's …

Three talking points from the Premier League weekend

Jan 25 2026

Arsenal's charge towards a first Premier League title in 22 years was halted by Manchester United's stunning 3-2 victory …

Arsenal must respond to title test: Arteta

Jan 25 2026

Mikel Arteta challenged Arsenal to show they have the character to cope with a 3-2 defeat against Manchester United that …

Rosenior impressed as Chelsea pass 'huge test' in Palace win

Jan 25 2026

Liam Rosenior said that Chelsea passed a "huge test" after their 3-1 win at Crystal Palace on Sunday extended his …

Arsenal rocked by Man Utd, Villa rekindle Premier League title bid

Jan 25 2026

Manchester United inflicted Arsenal's first home defeat of the season in a 3-2 thriller to blow the Premier League title …

Emery plays down Villa's title bid

Jan 25 2026

Unai Emery insists Aston Villa will only be Premier League title contenders if they are still in the hunt with three …

Devastating Juve deal Serie A title blow to Napoli

Jan 25 2026

Juventus dealt a huge blow to Napoli's Serie A title defence on Sunday with a 3-0 win in Turin which left the reigning …

Arsenal title bid dented by dramatic Man Utd defeat

Jan 25 2026

Manchester United dealt a blow to Arsenal's Premier League title charge as Matheus Cunha's superb strike clinched a …

Yamal nets stunner as Barca beat Oviedo to reclaim top spot

Jan 25 2026

Barcelona reclaimed top spot in La Liga with a 3-0 win over Real Oviedo on Sunday, thanks to goals from Dani Olmo, …

Bowlers, Abhishek fire India to T20 series win over New Zealand

Jan 25 2026

Inspired bowling and a 14-ball fifty by opener Abhishek Sharma led India to a crushing eight-wicket series-clinching win …

Aston Villa beat Newcastle to stay in title hunt, Chelsea climb into top four

Jan 25 2026

Aston Villa closed to within four points of the Premier League summit with an impressive 2-0 win at Newcastle, while …

Reed glides to victory in Dubai Desert Classic

Jan 25 2026

Patrick Reed took his fourth title on the DP World Tour, winning the $9 million Dubai Desert Classic by four shots on …

Atletico down Mallorca to tighten grip on third

Jan 25 2026

Atletico Madrid eased to a 3-0 win over Mallorca on Sunday to strengthen their position in third in La Liga and move …

Senegal goal hero admits AFCON final walk-off was 'a mistake'

Jan 25 2026

Senegal's Pape Gueye opened up about his team's walk off at the Africa Cup of Nations final and Morocco's subsequent …

Austrian joy as Feller edges Meillard for Kitzbuehel slalom win

Jan 25 2026

Austrian Manuel Feller claimed victory in the men's World Cup slalom in Kitzbuehel on Sunday, making up for his speed …

Imperious Shiffrin shows Olympic pedigree in record World Cup slalom romp

Jan 25 2026

Mikaela Shiffrin was in a league of her own in the last women's World Cup slalom before the Winter Olympics on Sunday to …

Perth Scorchers win sixth BBL title over Sydney Sixers

Jan 25 2026

Josh Inglis blasted a six to seal a crushing six-wicket victory for the Perth Scorchers and their record sixth Big Bash …

Shiffrin claims record ninth World Cup slalom title

Jan 25 2026

US ski great Mikaela Shiffrin dominated the final World Cup slalom before the Winter Olympics on Sunday to claim a …

Djokovic, Alcaraz into Melbourne last eight as next gen roars

Jan 25 2026

Carlos Alcaraz powered into the Australian Open quarter-finals on Sunday and Novak Djokovic joined him without hitting a …

Tien thrashes Medvedev after nosebleed to make maiden Slam quarter-final

Jan 25 2026

Learner Tien said he was playing some of his best tennis ever after battling through a nosebleed to crush three-time …

Meillard tops first run of Kitzbuehel slalom, Noel lurks

Jan 25 2026

Defending champion Clement Noel of France sat in seventh spot after the first run of the World Cup slalom in Kitzbuehel …

No underdog mentality against Sabalenka for on-fire teenager Jovic

Jan 25 2026

Confident teenager Iva Jovic said Sunday she has no "underdog mentality" after barrelling into her first Grand Slam …

Gauff hopes history repeats itself after reaching Melbourne quarters

Jan 25 2026

Coco Gauff is hoping history repeats itself after edging Karolina Muchova to make the Australian Open quarter-finals, …

Alcaraz, Djokovic into Melbourne last eight as next gen roars

Jan 25 2026

Carlos Alcaraz powered into the Australian Open quarter-finals on Sunday and Novak Djokovic joined him without hitting a …

Djokovic into Melbourne quarter-finals after Mensik withdraws

Jan 25 2026

Ten-time champion Novak Djokovic reached the Australian Open quarter-finals without striking a ball Sunday after his …

Ukrainian sumo wrestler wins second straight title

Jan 25 2026

Ukrainian sumo wrestler Danylo Yavhusishyn won his second straight tournament on Sunday to take his meteoric rise in the …

'Don't want to jinx it' as Zverev barrels into Melbourne quarters

Jan 25 2026

Alexander Zverev ploughed into the Australian Open last eight on Sunday but said he "did not want to jinx it" as he bids …

Alcaraz has Djokovic on his case as Sabalenka faces teen prospect

Jan 25 2026

Carlos Alcaraz has Novak Djokovic demanding payment after powering into the Australian Open quarter-finals on Sunday as …

Gauff sees off Muchova to make Australian Open last eight

Jan 25 2026

Coco Gauff dropped a set for the second match in a row before clawing her way into a third consecutive Australian Open …

American daredevil free-climbs Taiwan's tallest building

Jan 25 2026

An American climber took on Taiwan's tallest building on Sunday, becoming the first person to scale Taipei 101 without a …

Alcaraz eases into last eight in bid for maiden Melbourne title

Jan 25 2026

Carlos Alcaraz stepped up his bid for a maiden Australian Open title with a masterclass to reach the quarter-finals on …

Bangladesh says star cricketer Shakib can return

Jan 25 2026

Bangladesh cricket chiefs have reopened the door for ex-captain Shakib Al Hasan's return, a star player but who was also …

Doncic soars as Lakers down Mavericks, Knicks edge 76ers

Jan 25 2026

Luka Doncic scored 33 points as the Los Angeles Lakers defeated his former Mavericks side 116-110 Saturday, in another …

'Dream partner': Sabalenka keen for mixed-doubles date with Djokovic

Jan 25 2026

World number one Aryna Sabalenka said Sunday she is keen to play mixed doubles with Novak Djokovic, but is still waiting …

Sabalenka rolls into last eight as Alcaraz steps up Melbourne bid

Jan 25 2026

Aryna Sabalenka will face impressive 18-year-old American Iva Jovic in the Australian Open quarter-finals, where Carlos …

On-fire teenager Jovic sets up Melbourne quarter-final with Sabalenka

Jan 25 2026

Red-hot teenager Iva Jovic barrelled into her first Grand Slam quarter-final for the loss of just one game on Sunday to …

Sabalenka surges past teenager Mboko into Australian Open quarter-finals

Jan 25 2026

Top seed Aryna Sabalenka shattered the Australian Open dreams of gritty Canadian teenager Victoria Mboko on Sunday to …

Home qualifier gets life-changing Melbourne money after Osaka pullout

Jan 25 2026

Maddison Inglis said it was "like a dream" after Naomi Osaka's injury withdrawal sent the home qualifier into the …

Knicks edge 76ers as Warriors-Wolves suspended

Jan 25 2026

The New York Knicks edged a contentious clash with the Philadelphia 76ers 112-109 on Saturday, as Jalen Brunson poured …

Kim Si-woo leads top-ranked Scheffler, teen Brown in La Quinta

Jan 25 2026

South Korean Kim Si-woo will have world number one Scottie Scheffler and teen phenom Blades Brown nipping at his heels …

Djokovic says 'great champion' Wawrinka's legacy will live on

Jan 25 2026

Novak Djokovic says the retiring Stan Wawrinka's legacy will live on in tennis, hailing the Swiss veteran as a "great …

US skeleton racer appeals for Olympic spot after 'corrupted' qualifier

Jan 24 2026

A Team USA skeleton racer who accused Canada of deliberately corrupting the Olympics qualifying process has launched an …

Nwaneri scores on Marseille debut as Lens lose top spot

Jan 24 2026

Ethan Nwaneri struck 13 minutes into his Marseille debut after joining on loan from Arsenal to help his new club to a …

Mbappe double at Villarreal takes Real Madrid top of La Liga

Jan 24 2026

Kylian Mbappe netted twice to earn Real Madrid a 2-0 win at Villarreal on Saturday and take his side to the top of La …

Dupont inspires Toulouse to Pau thumping despite sin binning

Jan 24 2026

France superstar Antoine Dupont provided two assists but was yellow carded as leaders Toulouse strolled past Pau 59-22 …

Mbappe double fires Real Madrid to win at Villarreal

Jan 24 2026

Kylian Mbappe netted twice to claim Real Madrid a 2-0 win at Villarreal on Saturday and take his side top of La Liga.

Pittsburgh Steelers appoint Mike McCarthy as head coach

Jan 24 2026

The Pittsburgh Steelers have appointed veteran Mike McCarthy as their new head coach, the NFL franchise announced …

Liverpool running on empty in Bournemouth defeat, says Slot

Jan 24 2026

Liverpool boss Arne Slot blamed fatigue for his side's first defeat in 14 games as Bournemouth's Amine Adli struck with …

Frank's future in fresh doubt after Spurs stumble, Liverpool lose

Jan 24 2026

Thomas Frank faced fresh calls for his dismissal from angry Tottenham fans after a dispiriting 2-2 draw at Premier …

Man City success 'despite' refereeing calls, claims Guardiola

Jan 24 2026

Pep Guardiola said his success at Manchester City has come in spite of refereeing decisions going against his side in a …

Augsburg hand Bayern Munich first Bundesliga defeat since March

Jan 24 2026

Augsburg stunned Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich 2-1 on Saturday to end a 27-match unbeaten league run for their …

Bournemouth snap Liverpool's unbeaten run to up pressure on Slot

Jan 24 2026

Bournemouth ended Liverpool's 13-game unbeaten run as Amine Adli's 95th minute strike secured a thrilling 3-2 win for …

Grizzlies' Morant sidelined by elbow sprain

Jan 24 2026

Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant will miss at least three weeks with a sprained left elbow ligament, the NBA team said …

Lacklustre Bayern 'punished' in shock defeat, says Kane

Jan 24 2026

Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane said his side were "punished" for a lack of energy in Saturday's shock 2-1 loss to …

Bucks' Antetokounmpo expects to miss to miss at least a month

Jan 24 2026

Giannis Antetkounmpo was still awaiting the results of an MRI scan on Saturday, but the Milwaukee Bucks star says he …

Frank under increased pressure after Spurs stumble at Burnley as City win

Jan 24 2026

Thomas Frank's job is under renewed threat after Tottenham dropped more points in a 2-2 draw at struggling Burnley on …

Frank laments unforgivable Tottenham defending in Burnley draw

Jan 24 2026

Tottenham boss Thomas Frank was furious at his side's defending in a 2-2 draw at Burnley on Saturday that plunged the …

Bordeaux-Begles give up on top two hopes after shock Stade Francais loss

Jan 24 2026

Bordeaux-Begles head coach Yannick Bru said on Saturday that an automatic place in the French Top 14 semi-finals is no …

Spurs slip at Burnley increases pressure on Frank as City win

Jan 24 2026

Thomas Frank's job is under renewed threat after Tottenham dropped more points in a 2-2 draw at relegation-threatened …

Steady Root helps England level ODI series in Sri Lanka

Jan 24 2026

Joe Root produced a batting masterclass on a turning track to steer England to a hard-fought five-wicket win over Sri …