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Australia's Green sold for record 252 mn rupees in IPL auction

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Australia all-rounder Cameron Green became the most expensive overseas buy in Indian Premier League history, with a …

Brendan Rodgers joins Saudi club Al Qadsiah

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Former Celtic and Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has joined Saudi Pro League club Al Qadsiah as head coach, seven …

Djokovic to warm up for Australian Open in Adelaide

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Serbian great Novak Djokovic will play the Adelaide International as he kicks off his bid for an 11th Australian Open …

Man bailed for fire protest on track at Hong Kong's richest horse race

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A man who ran on to the track during Hong Kong's richest horse race to call for government resignations over a deadly …

Men's ATP tennis to apply extreme heat rule from 2026

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The ATP men's tennis tour will introduce an extreme heat policy from 2026 after criticism from players who sweltered …

Cunningham leads Pistons past Celtics, Nuggets outlast Rockets

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Cade Cunningham scored 32 points as the Detroit Pistons held off the Boston Celtics 112-105 to extend their lead at the …

Steelers edge towards NFL playoffs as Dolphins eliminated

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Aaron Rodgers threw two touchdowns as the Pittsburgh Steelers took another stride towards the playoffs with a 28-15 …

Cunningham leads Pistons past Celtics

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Cade Cunningham scored 32 points as the Detroit Pistons held off the Boston Celtics 112-105 to extend their lead at the …

Stokes tells England to 'show a bit of dog' in must-win Adelaide Test

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Captain Ben Stokes has demanded England "show a bit of dog" in the must-win third Ashes Test against Australia on …

Security beefed up for Ashes Adelaide Test after Bondi shooting

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Police armed with rifles will be part of a beefed up security presence at the third Test between Australia and England …

Khawaja left out as Australia's Cummins, Lyon back for 3rd Ashes Test

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Fit-again opener Usman Khawaja was overlooked for the third Ashes Test in Adelaide on Wednesday as Australia skipper Pat …

Scheffler wins fourth straight PGA Tour Player of the Year

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World number one Scottie Scheffler has been voted PGA Tour Player of the Year for a fourth straight season after a …

Security beefed up for Ashes Test after Bondi shooting

Dec 15 2025

Police armed with rifles will be part of a beefed up security presence at the third Test between Australia and England …

Wembanyama blocking Knicks path in NBA Cup final

Dec 15 2025

The New York Knicks will attempt to find a way past the imposing 7ft 4in (2.23m) frame of San Antonio Spurs prodigy …

Amorim seeks clinical Man Utd after 'crazy' Bournemouth clash

Dec 15 2025

Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim said his side had inspired the Old Trafford crowd in a pulsating 4-4 draw against …

Man Utd blow lead three times in 4-4 Bournemouth thriller

Dec 15 2025

Manchester United blew the lead three times to miss out on moving up to fifth in the Premier League as Bournemouth would …

Stokes calls on England to 'show a bit of dog' in must-win Adelaide Test

Dec 15 2025

Ben Stokes has called on England to "show a bit of dog" in the must-win third Ashes Test against Australia on Wednesday …

Chiefs coach Reid backing Mahomes recovery after knee injury

Dec 15 2025

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid backed Patrick Mahomes to recover from a season-ending knee injury on Monday as …

Paris Olympics, Paralympics 'net cost' drops to 2.8bn euros: think tank

Dec 15 2025

The "net cost" of the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics and Paralympics to the French state has been adjusted down to 2.8 …

Toulouse handed two-point deduction for salary cap breach

Dec 15 2025

Record 24-time French Top 14 champions Toulouse were handed a two-point penalty by the league's organisers on Monday for …

Clarke warns Scotland fans over sky-high World Cup prices

Dec 15 2025

Scotland boss Steve Clarke has urged fans not to rack up huge debts as they plot how to follow their team at next year's …

Athletes to stay in pop-up cabins in the woods at Winter Olympics

Dec 15 2025

Hundreds of athletes at Italy's Winter Games in February will stay in mobile homes as part of a high-altitude Olympic …

England seek their own Bradman in bid for historic Ashes comeback

Dec 15 2025

England arrived in Australia knowing it would take something special to reclaim the Ashes. Now, after losing the first …

Decades after Bosman, football's transfer war rages on

Dec 15 2025

Thirty years after the European ruling on the case of Jean-Marc Bosman transformed football's economic landscape, the …

Maresca committed to Chelsea despite outburst

Dec 15 2025

Enzo Maresca insisted Monday that he "absolutely" remains committed to his job as Chelsea manager after saying at the …

Messi mania peaks in India's pollution-hit capital

Dec 15 2025

Football superstar Lionel Messi ended his whirlwind tour of India on Monday with a lap of honour in New Delhi, thrilling …

Wales captains Morgan and Lake sign for Gloucester

Dec 15 2025

Wales captains Jac Morgan and Dewi Lake will join Gloucester for the 2026/27 season, the English Prem club announced on …

Wales captain Morgan to join Gloucester

Dec 15 2025

Wales captain Jac Morgan will join Gloucester for the 2026/27 season, the English Prem club announced on Monday.

Lyon poised to bounce back after surprise Brisbane omission

Dec 15 2025

Nathan Lyon on Monday said he had nothing to prove after being surprisingly left out of the second Ashes Test, with the …

Tongue replaces Atkinson in only England change for third Ashes Test

Dec 15 2025

England paceman Gus Atkinson was axed with Josh Tongue replacing him for the third Ashes Test against Australia in …

Mbeumo faces double Cameroon challenge at AFCON

Dec 15 2025

Manchester United star Bryan Mbeumo must handle the twin challenges of scoring and captaincy when playing for Cameroon …

England's Brook vows to rein it in after 'shocking' Ashes shots

Dec 15 2025

Vice-captain Harry Brook said on Monday he was guilty of playing some "shocking shots" and needed to rein himself in as …

Lakers fend off Suns fightback, Hawks edge Sixers

Dec 15 2025

The Los Angeles Lakers built a 20-point fourth-quarter lead then weathered a furious Phoenix fightback to beat the Suns …

Desperate England looking for Ashes miracle in Adelaide

Dec 15 2025

England are on the ropes and "need a miracle" heading into Wednesday's third Ashes Test in Adelaide, with ruthless …

Bills rein in Patriots as Chiefs eliminated

Dec 15 2025

Josh Allen fired the Buffalo Bills to a stunning comeback against the Patriots Sunday, as the Kansas City Chiefs' NFL …

Chiefs out of playoffs after decade as Mahomes hurts knee

Dec 15 2025

In what could mark the end of an NFL dynasty, the Kansas City Chiefs will miss the playoffs after 10 consecutive …

Chiefs eliminated from NFL playoff hunt after dominant decade

Dec 15 2025

In what could mark the end of an NFL dynasty, the Kansas City Chiefs will miss the playoffs after 10 consecutive …

Rodrygo scrapes Real Madrid win at Alaves

Dec 14 2025

Kylian Mbappe and Rodrygo Goes's goals earned Real Madrid a tense 2-1 win at Alaves in La Liga on Sunday to potentially …

Inter Milan go top in Italy as champions Napoli stumble

Dec 14 2025

Inter Milan climbed to the top of Serie A on Sunday after a 2-1 win at Genoa and a little help from their closest …

Americans Novak and Coughlin win PGA-LPGA pairs event

Dec 14 2025

Americans Andrew Novak and Lauren Coughlin won the PGA and LPGA Grant Thornton Invitational pairs tournament on Sunday …

Toulon edge out Bath as Saints, Bears and Quins run riot

Dec 14 2025

Toulon held off determined Bath resistance to win 45-34 on Sunday, but the visitors claimed the bonus point that put …

Man City smash Palace to fire title warning, Villa extend streak

Dec 14 2025

Manchester City thumped Crystal Palace 3-0 on Sunday to move back to within two points of Premier League leaders Arsenal …

Three talking points from the Premier League weekend

Dec 14 2025

Mohamed Salah will be out of sight but not out of mind over the next few weeks while Manchester City are showing ominous …

Joyous Sunderland celebrate Newcastle scalp

Dec 14 2025

Sunderland boss Regis Le Bris said that Sunday's memorable victory against Newcastle in the first Premier League …

Guardiola hails Man City's 'big statement' in win at Palace

Dec 14 2025

Pep Guardiola claimed Manchester City had made a "big statement" in the Premier League title race with their 3-0 win …

Lens reclaim top spot in Ligue 1 with Nice win

Dec 14 2025

Lens leapfrogged reigning French and European champions Paris Saint-Germain at the top of Ligue 1 with an Odsonne …

No 'quick fix' at Spurs, says angry Frank

Dec 14 2025

Thomas Frank said there is no "quick fix" to Tottenham's problems after a sobering 3-0 Premier League defeat at …

Toulon edge to victory over Bath, Saints and Quins run riot

Dec 14 2025

Toulon held off determined Bath resistance to win 45-34 on Sunday, but the visitors claimed the bonus point that put …

Arshdeep helps India beat South Africa to take T20 series lead

Dec 14 2025

Arshdeep Singh led an inspired bowling attack to help India beat South Africa by seven wickets in the third T20 …

'Outstanding' Haaland stars in win over Palace to fire Man City title charge

Dec 14 2025

Manchester City closed the gap on Premier League leaders Arsenal as Erling Haaland's double inspired a 3-0 win against …

Man City smash Palace to fire title warning, Villa extend winning run

Dec 14 2025

Manchester City thumped Crystal Palace 3-0 on Sunday to climb back to within two points of Premier League leaders …

Napoli stumble at Udinese to leave AC Milan top in Serie A

Dec 14 2025

Champions Napoli squandered the chance to climb to the Serie A summit on Sunday when coming unstuck 1-0 at Udinese.

Haaland stars in win over Palace to fire Man City title charge

Dec 14 2025

Manchester City closed the gap on Premier League leaders Arsenal as Erling Haaland's double inspired a 3-0 win against …

Marcus Smith shines as Quins thrash Bayonne

Dec 14 2025

Harlequins raced to a bonus point with four first-half tries on Sunday as they resurrected their Champions Cup campaign …

'Golden moment' as Messi meets Tendulkar, Chhetri on India tour

Dec 14 2025

Football icon Lionel Messi's second day in India passed smoothly Sunday, after a chaotic opening to his three-day tour, …

Norway's Haugan powers to Val d'Isere slalom win

Dec 14 2025

Norway's Timon Haugan powered to victory in the Val d'Isere slalom on Sunday for his sixth World Cup win and first this …

AC Milan held by Sassuolo in Serie A

Dec 14 2025

AC Milan were held to a 2-2 draw by Sassuolo on Sunday to put their lead in Serie A under threat.

Van Dijk wants 'leader' Salah to stay at Liverpool

Dec 14 2025

Virgil van Dijk wants Mohamed Salah to stay at Liverpool despite the Egyptian star's incendiary rant about the club, …

Robinson wins super-G, Vonn 4th as returning Shiffrin fails to finish

Dec 14 2025

New Zealand's Alice Robinson stole the limelight in the women's World Cup super-G in St. Moritz on Sunday as Lindsey …

Wonder bunker shot gives Schaper first European Tour victory

Dec 14 2025

A superb drive from a bunker with a wood set up Jayden Schaper to beat fellow South African Shaun Norris on the first …

Ka Ying Rising hits sweet 16 as Romantic Warrior makes Hong Kong history

Dec 14 2025

Sensational sprinter Ka Ying Rising won his 16th race in a row while Romantic Warrior made history with a record fourth …

Meillard leads after first run in Val d'Isere slalom

Dec 14 2025

Swiss skier Loic Meillard clocked the fastest time in the first run of the men's World Cup slalom race in Val d'Isere on …

England's Ashes hopes hang by a thread as 'Bazball' backfires

Dec 14 2025

England arrived in Australia with genuine hopes of a first Ashes series win "Down Under" since 2010/11 and seeking their …

Wemby shines on comeback as Spurs stun Thunder, Knicks down Magic

Dec 14 2025

Victor Wembanyama made a triumphant return from injury to lead the San Antonio Spurs to a stunning NBA Cup semi-final …

McCullum admits England have been 'nowhere near' their best

Dec 14 2025

Defiant England coach Brendon McCullum brushed off concerns Sunday that his job was on the line heading into the third …

Wembanyama stars as Spurs stun Thunder to reach NBA Cup final

Dec 14 2025

Victor Wembanyama made a dazzling return from injury with 22 points as the San Antonio Spurs powered to an upset 111-109 …

Green says no complacency as Australia aim to seal Ashes in Adelaide

Dec 14 2025

All-rounder Cameron Green said Sunday there was no room for complacency in the third Test this week, conscious that …

Higa becomes first Japanese golfer to win Asian Tour order of merit

Dec 14 2025

Kazuki Higa made history as the first golfer from Japan to win the Asian Tour order of merit after finishing seventh at …

Knicks reach NBA Cup final as Brunson sinks Magic

Dec 14 2025

Jalen Brunson powered the New York Knicks to their first NBA Cup final with a 132-120 win over the Orlando Magic in Las …

Quarterback Mendoza wins Heisman as US top college football player

Dec 14 2025

Indiana University quarterback Fernando Mendoza won the Heisman Trophy as 2025's most outstanding collegiate American …

Knicks reach NBA Cup final with 132-120 win over Magic

Dec 14 2025

Jalen Brunson powered the New York Knicks to their first NBA Cup final with a 132-120 win over the Orlando Magic in Las …

NBA Cavs center Mobley out 2-4 weeks with left calf strain

Dec 13 2025

Cleveland Cavaliers All-Star center Evan Mobley, the reigning NBA Defensive Player of the Year, will miss the next two …

Glasgow comeback upends Toulouse on Dupont's first start since injury

Dec 13 2025

Glasgow fought back to topple record six-time Champions Cup winners Toulouse 28-21 on Saturday as Antoine Dupont made …

Hawks guard Young poised to resume practice after knee sprain

Dec 13 2025

Atlanta Hawks All-Star point guard Trae Young is expected to return to practice next week as he continues his recovery …

Salah back in Liverpool fold as Arsenal grab last-gasp win

Dec 13 2025

Mohamed Salah played a key role in Liverpool's vital win against Brighton on Saturday after an explosive interview …

Raphinha extends Barca's Liga lead, Atletico bounce back

Dec 13 2025

Raphinha hit a brace to give Barcelona a narrow 2-0 win over Osasuna on Saturday and take them seven points clear at the …

Two own goals save Arsenal blushes against Wolves

Dec 13 2025

Arsenal avoided a major embarrassment against Premier League bottom club Wolves on Saturday, benefiting from two own …

'Quality' teens Ndjantou, Mbaye star as PSG beat Metz to go top

Dec 13 2025

Teenagers Quentin Ndjantou and Ibrahim Mbaye starred as Paris Saint-Germain returned to the top of Ligue 1 with a …

Maresca bemoans 'worst 48 hours at Chelsea' after lack of support

Dec 13 2025

Enzo Maresca said he had suffered his "worst 48 hours" since joining Chelsea after a 2-0 win at home to Everton on …

Teenage pair Ndjantou, Mbaye star as PSG beat Metz to go top

Dec 13 2025

Teenagers Quentin Ndjantou and Ibrahim Mbaye starred as Paris Saint-Germain returned to the top of Ligue 1 with a …

Liverpool's Slot says 'no issue to resolve' with Salah after outburst

Dec 13 2025

Arne Slot said there was "no issue to resolve" after Mohamed Salah returned for Liverpool's 2-0 win against Brighton on …

Terrific Terrier backheel helps lift Leverkusen back to fourth

Dec 13 2025

A backheeled goal from Martin Terrier set Bayer Leverkusen on the way to a 2-0 win over derby rivals Cologne on …

'Magic' Jalibert guides Bordeaux-Begles past Scarlets

Dec 13 2025

Bordeaux-Begles head coach Yannick Bru on Saturday said Matthieu Jalibert performed "magic tricks" after the France …

Teenage pair Ndjantou and Mbaye star as PSG beat Metz to go top

Dec 13 2025

Teenagers Quentin Ndjantou and Ibrahim Mbaye starred as Paris Saint-Germain returned to the top of Ligue 1 with a …

Raphinha double stretches Barca's Liga lead in Osasuna win

Dec 13 2025

Raphinha hit a brace to give Barcelona a narrow 2-0 win over Osasuna on Saturday and take them seven points clear at the …

Jalibert masterclass guides Bordeaux-Begles past Scarlets

Dec 13 2025

France fly-half Matthieu Jalibert scored 16 points as holders Bordeaux-Begles hammered the Scarlets 50-21 in the …

Terrific Terrier returns Leverkusen to fourth

Dec 13 2025

A backheel goal from Martin Terrier set Bayer Leverkusen on the way to a 2-0 win over derby rivals Cologne on Saturday, …

Colts activate 44-year-old Rivers for NFL game at Seattle

Dec 13 2025

Philip Rivers, a 44-year-old quarterback who retired nearly five years ago, was signed to the main roster by the …

US drops bid to preserve FIFA bribery convictions

Dec 13 2025

The US government has moved to drop its case against a former Fox broadcasting executive involved in the FIFA corruption …

Stormers see off La Rochelle, Sale stun Clermont in Champions Cup

Dec 13 2025

The Stormers ran in six tries to see off a youthful La Rochelle side 42-21 in the Champions Cup on Saturday, while South …

Maresca hails Palmer as Chelsea return to winning ways against Everton

Dec 13 2025

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca insisted his side were a better team for having Cole Palmer back after the forward scored …

Pogacar targets Tour de France Paris-Roubaix and Milan-San Remo in 2026

Dec 13 2025

Cycling superstar Tadej Pogacar of the Team UAE Emirates will try for a fifth Tour de France title in 2026 but is more …

Salah sets up goal on return to Liverpool action

Dec 13 2025

Mohamed Salah set up a goal in Liverpool's 2-0 win against Brighton on Saturday as he returned to action after an …

Palmer strikes as Chelsea return to winning ways against Everton

Dec 13 2025

Cole Palmer returned with a much-needed goal as Chelsea beat Everton 2-0 in the Premier League on Saturday to end a run …

Juventus owners reject crypto offer for club

Dec 13 2025

Juventus's main shareholder on Saturday officially rejected an offer made the previous evening by a cryptocurrency firm …

Salah back in action for Liverpool after outburst

Dec 13 2025

Mohamed Salah came off the bench in the first half of Liverpool's match against Brighton on Saturday, a week after he …

Atletico recover Liga momentum with battling win over Valencia

Dec 13 2025

Atletico Madrid returned to winning ways in La Liga with a 2-1 victory over Valencia on Saturday, sealed by a fine …

Meillard leads 'perfect' Swiss sweep in Val d'Isere giant slalom

Dec 13 2025

Loic Meillard collected his first World Cup win of the season as he led home a Swiss clean sweep in the giant slalom at …

Salah on Liverpool bench for Brighton match

Dec 13 2025

Mohamed Salah has been named on the bench for Liverpool's match against Brighton at Anfield on Saturday after talks with …

Meillard leads Swiss sweep in Val d'Isere giant slalom

Dec 13 2025

Loic Meillard collected his first World Cup win of the season as he led home a Swiss clean sweep in the giant slalom at …

Vonn second behind Aicher in World Cup downhill at St Moritz

Dec 13 2025

Lindsey Vonn narrowly missed out on a second straight World Cup downhill win at St Moritz on Saturday as the American …

Aicher pips Vonn to downhill win at St Moritz

Dec 13 2025

Germany's Emma Aicher denied Lindsey Vonn a second straight World Cup downhill win at St Moritz on Saturday as the …