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Retirement or marketing gimmick? Cryptic LeBron video sets Internet buzzing

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A cryptic video shared by LeBron James set the Internet abuzz on Monday, with fans wondering if the NBA superstar was …

CAF 'absolutely confident' AFCON will go ahead in protest-hit Morocco

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African football boss Patrice Motsepe said on Monday he is "absolutely confident" the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations will go …

Exiled Willis succeeds Dupont as Top 14 player of the season

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Exiled England flanker Jack Willis succeeded France scrum-half Antoine Dupont as the French Top 14's player of the …

World MotoGP champion Marquez to miss two races with fracture

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Newly-crowned world champion Marc Marquez was on Monday ruled out of the next two races after suffering a fracture and …

Mbappe undergoing treatment for 'small niggle' at France camp: Deschamps

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Kylian Mbappe is receiving treatment for a "small niggle" in his right ankle after meeting up with his international …

UEFA 'reluctantly' approves European league games in US, Australia

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European football governing body UEFA on Monday said it had "reluctantly" approved the staging of a Spanish La Liga and …

Mbappe to have 'small niggle' examined at France camp: Deschamps

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Kylian Mbappe will undergo medical examinations on his right ankle when he meets up with his international team-mates …

'Terrible' Zverev dumped out of Shanghai by France's Rinderknech

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World number three Alexander Zverev said he was playing "terrible tennis" after he was knocked out of the Shanghai …

Salah under fire as Liverpool star loses his spark

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Mohamed Salah is Liverpool's "Egyptian King", but the forward's crown has lost a little of its lustre during a …

Zverev dumped out of Shanghai Masters by France's Rinderknech

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World number three Alexander Zverev was knocked out of the Shanghai Masters by France's Arthur Rinderknech 4-6, 6-3, 6-2 …

Kasatkina ends WTA season early after hitting 'breaking point'

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World no.19 Daria Kasatkina has called time on her 2025 WTA season after admitting in an emotional statement on Monday …

Streaming stars' Le Mans race scores Twitch viewer record

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A race between 24 top streamers in Formula 4 cars in Le Mans, France was watched by 1.4 million people on the Twitch …

England rugby star Moody 'shocked' by motor neurone disease diagnosis

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Lewis Moody, a pivotal member of England's 2003 Rugby World Cup-winning squad, revealed on Monday he has been diagnosed …

Rugby World Cup-winning England star Moody has motor neurone disease

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Lewis Moody, a pivotal member of England's 2003 Rugby World Cup-winning team, revealed on Monday he has been diagnosed …

Trump says White House to host UFC fight on his 80th birthday

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An Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) fight planned at the White House will take place on Donald Trump's 80th …

Gloves off, Red run, vested interests: Singapore GP talking points

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McLaren clinched the Formula One constructors title, but their drivers' tempers frayed in the heat of a Singapore Grand …

Arsenal host Lyon to start new Women's Champions League format

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Title-holders Arsenal will kickstart their Women's Champions League defence when they host eight-time winners Lyon on …

Indonesia sense World Cup chance as Asian qualifying reaches climax

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World Cup qualifying in Asia reaches its climax over the next week with Patrick Kluivert's Indonesia among six countries …

Bills, Eagles lose unbeaten records in day of upsets

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The previously unbeaten Buffalo Bills and Philadelphia Eagles both slumped to shock defeats in the NFL on Sunday as the …

Muller on target as Vancouver thrash San Jose to go joint top

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Thomas Muller was among the goalscorers as the Vancouver Whitecaps thrashed the San Jose Earthquakes 4-1 to edge closer …

India crush Pakistan by 88 runs amid handshake snub, umpiring drama

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India thumped arch-rivals Pakistan by 88 runs in a Women's World Cup clash but the game was marred by controversy as …

Broncos rally snaps Eagles unbeaten record, Ravens slump deepens

Oct 05 2025

The Denver Broncos staged a dramatic late comeback to shatter the Philadelphia Eagles' unbeaten start to the NFL season …

Guerrero grand slam fuels Blue Jays in 13-7 rout of Yankees

Oct 05 2025

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. belted a grand slam and Daulton Varsho homered twice as the Toronto Blue Jays pounded the New York …

Ethan Mbappe returns to haunt PSG as Lille force draw with Ligue 1 leaders

Oct 05 2025

Kylian Mbappe's brother Ethan haunted his former club Paris Saint-Germain as he came off the bench to grab a late …

Five-try Bayonne stun champions Toulouse to go top in France

Oct 05 2025

Bayonne recovered from a "wake-up call" to storm to the French Top 14 summit with a stunning five-try comeback 40-26 …

Fisk reels in Higgo to win maiden PGA Tour title in Mississippi

Oct 05 2025

Steven Fisk outdueled South Africa's Garrick Higgo down the stretch to to capture his first PGA Tour title on Sunday …

Hojlund fires Napoli into Serie A lead as AC Milan held at Juve

Oct 05 2025

Rasmus Hojlund struck again for Napoli with the winning goal in Sunday's 2-1 victory over struggling Genoa, a strike …

Aces overpower Mercury for 2-0 lead in WNBA Finals

Oct 05 2025

Las Vegas guard Jackie Young scored 21 of her 32 points in the third quarter as the Aces romped away to a 91-78 victory …

Bayonne stun champions Toulouse to go top in France

Oct 05 2025

Bayonne stormed to the French Top 14 summit with a stunning five-try 40-26 victory over champions Toulouse on Sunday.

Atletico draw at Celta Vigo after Lenglet red card

Oct 05 2025

Atletico Madrid stumbled to a 1-1 draw at Celta Vigo on Sunday in La Liga, playing more than half the game with 10 men …

Former NFL QB Sanchez charged after allegedly attacking truck driver

Oct 05 2025

Former NFL quarterback Mark Sanchez is facing three criminal misdemeanor charges, including battery with injury, after …

El Khannouss fires Stuttgart into Bundesliga top four

Oct 05 2025

An excellent solo effort from Bilal El Khannouss lifted Stuttgart to a 1-0 home victory over Heidenheim and into fourth …

Three talking points from the Premier League

Oct 05 2025

Arsenal usurped Liverpool at the top of the Premier League as an alarming losing streak for the defending champions …

Haaland extends hot streak as Man City sink Brentford

Oct 05 2025

Erling Haaland extended his blistering start to the season as the Manchester City striker sealed a 1-0 win at Brentford …

Hojlund fires Napoli into Serie A lead ahead of AC Milan's showdown with Juve

Oct 05 2025

Rasmus Hojlund struck again for Napoli with the winning goal in Sunday's 2-1 win over struggling Genoa, a strike which …

Child's play for Haaland as Man City star strikes again

Oct 05 2025

Erling Haaland said the secret of his blistering start to the season is being able to relax with his baby son after the …

Hojlund fires Napoli past Genoa and into Serie A lead

Oct 05 2025

Rasmus Hojlund struck again for Napoli with the decisive goal in Sunday's 2-1 win over struggling Genoa, a strike which …

Sevilla rout 'horrendous' Barca in Liga thrashing

Oct 05 2025

Spanish champions Barcelona collapsed in a shock 4-1 demolition at Sevilla on Sunday in La Liga, with Alexis Sanchez …

Haaland fires Man City to win at Brentford, Everton end Palace's unbeaten run

Oct 05 2025

Erling Haaland carried Manchester City to within three points of Premier League leaders Arsenal with the only goal at …

Russell wins Singapore GP as McLaren seal constructors' title

Oct 05 2025

Mercedes' George Russell won the Singapore Grand Prix on Sunday ahead of Max Verstappen and Lando Norris, as McLaren …

Sinner out of Shanghai Masters as Djokovic battles into last 16

Oct 05 2025

Defending champion Jannik Sinner retired on Sunday from the Shanghai Masters after suffering from cramps in his …

Sevilla rout champions Barca in shock Liga thrashing

Oct 05 2025

Spanish champions Barcelona collapsed in a shock 4-1 demolition at Sevilla on Sunday in La Liga, with Alexis Sanchez …

Ryder Cup hero MacIntyre wins Alfred Dunhill Links on home soil

Oct 05 2025

Robert MacIntyre became the first Scot to win the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship in 20 years on Sunday, just a week …

Insatiable Pogacar romps to European title

Oct 05 2025

Tadej Pogacar delivered a trademark 75km breakaway to win the European road race title in France on Sunday, adding the …

Norris-Piastri clash overshadows McLaren constructors' title win

Oct 05 2025

The feisty relationship between Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris came to a head at the Singapore Grand Prix on Sunday as …

Newcastle inflict more pain on Postecoglou, Everton end Palace's unbeaten run

Oct 05 2025

Newcastle beat Nottingham Forest 2-0 to extend Ange Postecoglou's wait for a win, while Crystal Palace's 19-game …

Daryz wins emotional and thrilling Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe

Oct 05 2025

Daryz, carrying the historic colours of the Aga Khan Studs, won a thrilling Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe on Sunday at …

US Open finalist Anisimova wins Beijing title in 'great year'

Oct 05 2025

Amanda Anisimova beat Linda Noskova 6-0, 2-6, 6-2 on Sunday to win the China Open for her second title of a breakthrough …

Daryz wins Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe thriller

Oct 05 2025

Daryz, carrying the historic colours of the Aga Khan Studs, won a thrilling Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe on Sunday at …

Russell wins Singapore GP, McLaren seal constructors' title

Oct 05 2025

Mercedes' George Russell won the Singapore Grand Prix on Sunday ahead of Max Verstappen and Lando Norris, as McLaren …

Djokovic 'hangs by rope' before battling into Shanghai last 16

Oct 05 2025

Novak Djokovic said he had been "hanging by a rope" before battling through to the Shanghai Masters last 16 with a 4-6, …

Erasmus proud of Boks' title triumph as Rugby Championship faces uncertain future

Oct 05 2025

South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus said it meant a "hell of a lot" for the Springboks to have won back-to-back Rugby …

US Open finalist Anisimova caps breakthrough year with Beijing title

Oct 05 2025

Amanda Anisimova beat Linda Noskova 6-0, 2-6, 6-2 on Sunday to win the China Open for her second title of a breakthrough …

US Open finalist Anisimova beats Noskova to win Beijing title

Oct 05 2025

Amanda Anisimova beat Linda Noskova 6-0, 2-6, 6-2 on Sunday to win the China Open for her second title of a breakthrough …

Brisbane Broncos edge Storm in thrilling NRL grand final

Oct 05 2025

Superstar Reece Walsh helped the Brisbane Broncos end a 19-year National Rugby League title drought with a pulsating …

Refreshed Sabalenka 'ready to go' after post-US Open break

Oct 05 2025

World number one Aryna Sabalenka said Sunday she is "ready to go" after taking time off following her US Open triumph, …

Marquez fears 'something is broken' as world champion hurt in crash

Oct 05 2025

Newly crowned world champion Marc Marquez fears "something is broken" after being shunted off his Ducati at high speed …

No handshakes again as India, Pakistan meet at Women's World Cup

Oct 05 2025

India captain Harmanpreet Kaur and her Pakistan counterpart Fatima Sana did not shake hands at the toss of Sunday's …

World champion Marquez crashes out as Aldeguer wins Indonesia MotoGP

Oct 05 2025

Newly crowned world champion Marc Marquez and polesitter Marco Bezzecchi crashed out at high speed after colliding in …

World champion Marquez crashes out of Indonesia MotoGP

Oct 05 2025

Newly crowned world champion Marc Marquez crashed out of the Indonesia MotoGP in the opening lap on Sunday after a nasty …

Hwang wins maiden LPGA tour event at Lotte Championship

Oct 05 2025

South Korea's Hwang You-min fired a closing five-under-par 67 to claim her first LPGA Tour victory at the Lotte …

Dodgers down Phillies on Hernandez homer in MLB playoff series opener

Oct 05 2025

Teoscar Hernandez belted a three-run home and Shohei Ohtani shrugged off a shaky start to pitch six strong innings as …

Philadelphia down NYCFC to clinch MLS Supporters Shield

Oct 05 2025

Philadelphia Union clinched Major League Soccer's Supporters Shield on Saturday after a 1-0 victory over New York City …

Wallabies left ruing missed chances ahead of European tour

Oct 05 2025

Wallabies skipper Harry Wilson is adamant there is "light at the end of the tunnel" after another crushing defeat to the …

Higgo stretches PGA Tour lead in Mississippi

Oct 05 2025

South Africa's Garrick Higgo closed in on his second US PGA Tour title of 2025 on Saturday, carding a five-under-par 67 …

Blue Jays pummel Yankees 10-1 in MLB playoff series opener

Oct 04 2025

Alejandro Kirk homered twice as the Toronto Blue Jays routed the New York Yankees 10-1 on Saturday in game one of their …

Vinicius double helps Real Madrid beat Villarreal

Oct 04 2025

Vinicius Junior fired Real Madrid to the top of La Liga with a brace in a 3-1 win over Villarreal on Saturday, while …

Depoortere stakes France claim as Bordeaux-Begles stumble past Lyon

Oct 04 2025

Bordeaux-Begles centre Nicolas Depoortere put his hand up for a place in France's side for their November Tests with an …

De Zerbi living his best life as Marseille go top of Ligue 1

Oct 04 2025

Marseille climbed to the top of Ligue 1 on Saturday with a 3-0 win at Metz which left coach Roberto De Zerbi purring …

In-form Inter sweep past Cremonese to join Serie A leaders

Oct 04 2025

Inter Milan joined a clutch of teams level at the top of Serie A on Saturday by giving sorry Cremonese a 4-1 thumping at …

Lammens must be ready for 'massive' Man Utd scrutiny, says Amorim

Oct 04 2025

Ruben Amorim said on Saturday that he had bedded in Senne Lammens slowly due to the pressure that comes with being a …

Arteta 'not positive' after Odegaard sets unwanted injury record

Oct 04 2025

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta's mood at going top of the Premier League was soured on Saturday by another injury setback …

Slot struggles to solve Liverpool problems after third successive loss

Oct 04 2025

Arne Slot admitted Liverpool are still a work in progress after the spluttering Premier League champions suffered their …

Liverpool suffer third successive loss as Estevao strikes late for Chelsea

Oct 04 2025

Liverpool crashed to a third successive defeat as Estevao Willian's last-gasp strike condemned the spluttering Premier …

Ex-NFL QB Sanchez in hospital after reported stabbing

Oct 04 2025

Former NFL quarterback Mark Sanchez, now a television commentator, was in hospital Saturday after reportedly being …

Diaz dazzles early and Kane strikes again as Bayern beat Frankfurt

Oct 04 2025

Luis Diaz scored a double, his first coming after just 15 seconds, and Harry Kane added another as Bayern Munich won 3-0 …

Liverpool lose again at Chelsea, Arsenal go top of Premier League

Oct 04 2025

Brazilian wonderkid Estevao's first Chelsea goal inflicted a third consecutive defeat on Liverpool on Saturday, allowing …

Kolisi hopes Rugby Championship success makes South Africa 'walk tall' again

Oct 04 2025

Springboks captain Siya Kolisi said he hoped his side's Rugby Championship triumph would provide fresh inspiration to …

Russell celebrates 'amazing' Singapore pole as McLarens struggle

Oct 04 2025

George Russell on Saturday hailed taking an "amazing" pole position ahead of Red Bull's Max Verstappen for the Singapore …

Ex-All Black Nonu rolls back the years again as Toulon cruise past Pau

Oct 04 2025

Former New Zealand centre Ma'a Nonu scored his second try in a week aged 43 as Toulon eased past Pau 33-17 in the French …

Arsenal go top of Premier League as Man Utd ease pressure on Amorim

Oct 04 2025

Declan Rice came back to haunt former club West Ham as Arsenal moved top of the Premier League, while Manchester United …

Vollering powers to European women's road race title

Oct 04 2025

Dutch rider Demi Vollering produced an irresistable series of attacks before soloing to victory in the women's road race …

Struggling McLaren hit bump in the road on Singapore streets

Oct 04 2025

McLaren team principal Andrea Stella said on Saturday that he knows why his championship-leading team are struggling at …

Reinach and Marx star as Springboks beat Argentina to retain Rugby Championship

Oct 04 2025

Cobus Reinach and Malcolm Marx scored two tries apiece as South Africa beat Argentina 29-27 at Twickenham to win …

Consent gives Morris and Prescott another memorable Arc weekend

Oct 04 2025

Veteran English trainer Mark Prescott is rather fond of Longchamp racecourse having won the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe …

Vollering powers to European road race title

Oct 04 2025

Dutch rider Demi Vollering produced an irresistable series of attacks before soloing to victory in the women's road race …

South Africa edge Argentina to retain Rugby Championship

Oct 04 2025

Cobus Reinach and Malcolm Marx scored two tries apiece as South Africa beat Argentina 29-27 at Twickenham to win …

'Everyone's older brother': Slipper bows out in Wallabies loss

Oct 04 2025

Australia failed to produce a fairytale finish for stalwart James Slipper on Saturday against New Zealand but the …

Sinner starts Shanghai defence in style as Zverev defies toe trouble

Oct 04 2025

World number two Jannik Sinner launched his Shanghai Masters title defence Saturday by breezing past Germany's Daniel …

Russell takes pole position for Singapore Grand Prix as McLaren struggle

Oct 04 2025

George Russell in a Mercedes took pole position Saturday for the Singapore Grand Prix ahead of Red Bull's Max …

Robertson praises All Blacks 'grit' in Australia win

Oct 04 2025

New Zealand coach Scott Robertson praised his team's mental resolve after the All Blacks extended their dominance over …

Kudus fires Spurs into second with win at Leeds

Oct 04 2025

Tottenham boss Thomas Frank hailed his side's character to grind out a 2-1 win at Leeds as Mohammed Kudus' first goal …

Zverev echoes Federer over tournaments 'favouring Sinner, Alcaraz'

Oct 04 2025

Alexander Zverev on Saturday accused tennis authorities of favouring top-ranked rivals Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner …

Anisimova thrashes Gauff in 58 minutes to make China Open final

Oct 04 2025

US Open runner-up Amanda Anisimova crushed defending champion Coco Gauff 6-1, 6-2 in 58 minutes on Saturday to reach the …

All Blacks down Wallabies to stay in Rugby Championship title hunt

Oct 04 2025

New Zealand overcame Australia 28-14 in wet conditions on Saturday to keep their Rugby Championship title dream alive …

Sinner breezes past Altmaier to launch Shanghai title defence

Oct 04 2025

World number two Jannik Sinner launched his Shanghai Masters title defence in fine form on Saturday, breezing past …

Yamal injury complicated, return date uncertain: Barca coach Flick

Oct 04 2025

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said Saturday Lamine Yamal's groin injury is not simple to heal from and cast doubt over a …

Marsh ton powers Australia to T20 series win over New Zealand

Oct 04 2025

Captain Mitchell Marsh scored a sparkling maiden Twenty20 century to steer Australia to a three-wicket win in the third …

Verstappen lays down marker in final Singapore practice

Oct 04 2025

Red Bull's Max Verstappen fired a warning on Saturday by going quickest in final practice for the Singapore Grand Prix, …

Test skipper Gill replaces Rohit as India ODI captain

Oct 04 2025

Test skipper Shubman Gill has replaced Rohit Sharma as India's ODI captain, the country's cricket board said Saturday, …

Jadeja stars as India crush West Indies in first Test

Oct 04 2025

All-rounder Ravindra Jadeja starred with bat and ball as India hammered West Indies by an innings and 140 runs inside …

Minnie Hauk, Graffard, Japan vie for Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe glory

Oct 04 2025

Minnie Hauk is favourite to give trainer Aidan O'Brien his third victory in Europe's most prestigious race, the Prix de …