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Beyond limits: Croatian freediver's breathtaking record

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For almost 30 minutes, Vitomir Maricic didn't take a breath. Face down in a pool, surrounded by anxious onlookers, the …

Tottenham supporting Udogie after alleged gun threat in London

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Tottenham say they are supporting 22-year-old Italian international defender Destiny Udogie and his family after he was …

Thunder roll Clippers to stay unbeaten as SGA keeps streak alive

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander kept his remarkable scoring streak alive as the Oklahoma City Thunder came from behind to extend …

Ex-France lock Willemse challenges Meafou to become 'the bully'

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Former France lock Paul Willemse says his successor at international level Emmanuel Meafou can become "the bully" the …

Ukrainians to honour sporting dead by building country they 'died for': minister

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Ukraine's sports minister Matviy Bidnyi has told AFP that despite Russian forces still occupying Ukrainian territory …

Venus Williams to return to Auckland Classic at the age of 45

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Seven-time Grand Slam champion Venus Williams will play in January's Auckland Classic at the age of 45, tournament …

Injured Jordie Barrett to miss rest of All Blacks tour

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Centre Jordie Barrett will fly home Wednesday after being ruled out of the rest of New Zealand's northern hemisphere …

Australia pick 'impressive' Weatherald in first Ashes Test squad

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Chief selector George Bailey hailed "impressive" uncapped opener Jake Weatherald as having all the right attributes …

LIV Golf switching to 72-hole format in 2026: official

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LIV Golf will abandon its abbreviated 54-hole format in favor of 72-hole tournaments in 2026, officials said Tuesday.

Uncapped opener Weatherald in Australia squad for first Ashes Test

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Uncapped opener Jake Weatherald was named Wednesday in Australia's squad for the first Ashes Test against England, with …

Liverpool down Real Madrid in Champions League, Bayern edge PSG

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Alexis Mac Allister scored the only goal as Liverpool beat Real Madrid in the Champions League on Tuesday, while Luis …

Van Dijk tells Liverpool to keep calm and follow Arsenal's lead

Nov 04 2025

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk said the English champions must build from the back after producing their best …

PSG left to sweat on injuries to Dembele and Hakimi

Nov 04 2025

Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique said the reigning European champions would have to wait to learn the extent of …

Diaz hero and villain as Bayern beat PSG in Champions League showdown

Nov 04 2025

Luis Diaz scored twice and was sent off as Bayern Munich maintained their perfect record this season with a statement …

Van de Ven back in favour as stunning strike fuels Spurs rout

Nov 04 2025

Tottenham defender Micky van de Ven got back in favour with Thomas Frank as the defender's stunning solo goal in …

Liverpool master Real Madrid on Alexander-Arnold's return

Nov 04 2025

Liverpool put a miserable run behind them with a dominant performance to end Real Madrid's perfect Champions League …

Juve held by Sporting Lisbon in stalling Champions League campaign

Nov 04 2025

Juventus were held to a 1-1 draw by Sporting Lisbon on Tuesday as Luciano Spalletti's new team failed to claim a first …

'At home' Djokovic makes winning return in Athens

Nov 04 2025

Novak Djokovic returned after three weeks out of action to ease past Alejandro Tabilo in straight sets at the Athens ATP …

Ex-Zimbabwe cricket captain Williams treated for 'drug addiction'

Nov 04 2025

Former Zimbabwe captain Sean Williams is being treated for drug addiction and will not play for the country again, the …

Padres ace Darvish to miss 2026 MLB season after surgery

Nov 04 2025

San Diego Padres pitcher Yu Darvish said Tuesday he will miss the entire 2026 Major League Baseball season after …

Merino brace sends Arsenal past Slavia in Champions League

Nov 04 2025

Mikel Merino's two second-half goals helped Arsenal to a 3-0 win at Slavia Prague in the Champions League on Tuesday, …

Arsenal's Dowman becomes youngest-ever Champions League player

Nov 04 2025

Arsenal midfielder Max Dowman became the youngest Champions League player ever after coming on as a 73rd-minute …

Napoli and Eintracht Frankfurt in Champions League stalemate

Nov 04 2025

Napoli and Eintracht Frankfurt played out an uneventful goalless draw on Tuesday which did little for their stuttering …

Manchester City have become 'more beatable', says Dortmund's Gross

Nov 04 2025

Borussia Dortmund midfielder Pascal Gross said Wednesday's Champions League opponents Manchester City are "more …

Djokovic makes winning return in Athens

Nov 04 2025

Novak Djokovic returned after three weeks out of action to ease past Alejandro Tabilo in straight sets at the Athens ATP …

Pakistan edge South Africa in tense ODI finish in Faisalabad

Nov 04 2025

Pakistan overcame a late South African fightback to win the first one-day international by two wickets in a tense last …

Barca's Lewandowski says his season starting now after injury struggles

Nov 04 2025

Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski said Tuesday he is fit and ready to fire once more after an injury-hit start to the …

Burn urges Newcastle to show their ugly side in Bilbao clash

Nov 04 2025

Dan Burn has urged Newcastle to accept winning with ugly performances at times as they prepare to face Athletic Bilbao …

Gauff sweeps Paolini aside to revitalise WTA Finals defence

Nov 04 2025

Coco Gauff claimed a much-needed 6-3, 6-2 victory over Jasmine Paolini to keep her WTA Finals title defence alive in …

Pakistan's Rauf and Indian skipper Yadav punished over Asia Cup behaviour

Nov 04 2025

Pakistan paceman Haris Rauf and Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav were punished by the International Cricket Council (ICC) …

Libbok welcomes 'healthy' Springboks fly-half competition

Nov 04 2025

South Africa fly-half Manie Libbok said on Tuesday that the competition for the Springboks number 10 shirt motivates all …

Ronaldo reveals emotional retirement will come 'soon'

Nov 04 2025

Cristiano Ronaldo has revealed he plans to retire "soon" as the Portugal and Al Nassr star prepares for a tearful end to …

Munich's surfers stunned after famed river wave vanishes

Nov 04 2025

A standing wave in a Munich stream that has been a surfing magnet for more than four decades has vanished, leaving urban …

Trent mural defaced ahead of Liverpool return

Nov 04 2025

A mural featuring former Liverpool favourite Trent Alexander-Arnold has been vandalised just hours ahead of his return …

Sabalenka to face Kyrgios in 'Battle of Sexes' on December 28

Nov 04 2025

Aryna Sabalenka will play Nick Kyrgios on December 28 in Dubai in a "Battle of the Sexes" tennis showdown, organisers …

Which record? Haaland warns he can get even better

Nov 04 2025

Erling Haaland has warned opponents he is still not the finished article despite his phenomenal goalscoring record for …

Football star David Beckham hails knighthood as 'proudest moment'

Nov 04 2025

Former England football captain David Beckham on Tuesday received his knighthood from King Charles III at Windsor …

Fiorentina sack Pioli after winless start in Serie A

Nov 04 2025

Serie A strugglers Fiorentina dismissed coach Stefano Pioli on Tuesday with the club bottom of the table after a …

Stokes signs England deal until 2027 Ashes

Nov 04 2025

Ben Stokes has been awarded a fresh two-year contract that will take him through to the end of the next home Ashes …

Indian great Ashwin out of Australia's BBL after knee surgery

Nov 04 2025

Veteran spin great Ravichandran Ashwin was Tuesday ruled out of Australia's Big Bash League after knee surgery, missing …

Jobe Bellingham finding his feet as Dortmund head to City

Nov 04 2025

Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jobe Bellingham is gradually making his mark after a slow start ahead of his return to …

Jamie Melham on Half Yours only second woman to win Melbourne Cup

Nov 04 2025

Jamie Melham became only the second woman jockey to win the Aus$10 million (US$6.5 million) Melbourne Cup on Tuesday, …

Trott to leave as Afghanistan coach after T20 World Cup

Nov 04 2025

Former England batsman Jonathan Trott will leave as Afghanistan coach after the T20 World Cup in February-March, the …

In Morocco, exiled Afghan women footballers find hope on the pitch

Nov 04 2025

Manoozh Noori said she "wanted to die" when the Taliban returned to power in Afghanistan in 2021. That meant she could …

Run-machine Labuschagne in form of his life ahead of Ashes

Nov 04 2025

Australia's Marnus Labuschagne slammed a fifth century in eight innings, firing an ominous warning shot ahead of the …

Prince William plays football, volleyball in Rio on climate trip

Nov 03 2025

Britain's Prince William played football with Brazil's Cafu and volleyball on Copacabana Beach as he took in the charms …

Xhaka lifts Sunderland into fourth after Everton draw

Nov 03 2025

Sunderland climbed into the Premier League's top four after Granit Xhaka's deflected strike salvaged a 1-1 draw at home …

Victor Conte, mastermind of BALCO doping scandal, dead at 75: company

Nov 03 2025

Victor Conte, the mastermind of the notorious BALCO doping scandal that rocked athletics and baseball during the early …

Arsenal's Arteta says injured Gyokeres out of Slavia Prague tie

Nov 03 2025

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has confirmed Viktor Gyokeres will miss Tuesday's Champions League clash away to Slavia …

Barrett brothers out of All Blacks' clash with Scotland

Nov 03 2025

All Blacks captain Scott Barrett and his brother, Jordie Barrett, were on Tuesday ruled out of this weekend's Test …

Ex-France international Ben Yedder to stand trial on rape charges

Nov 03 2025

Former French international Wissam Ben Yedder will stand trial for alleged rape, attempted rape, and sexual assault, the …

Alonso says 'quality' Wirtz helped get him Real Madrid job

Nov 03 2025

Xabi Alonso said he landed the job as Real Madrid boss thanks in part to Florian Wirtz and has "no doubts" the German …

Blue heaven: huge crowds salute Los Angeles Dodgers in victory parade

Nov 03 2025

Hundreds of thousands of Los Angeles Dodgers fans turned the city into a sea of blue of Monday as the California …

Prince William plays football with Brazilian pro on climate trip

Nov 03 2025

Britain's Prince William kicked around a football with Brazil's Cafu and chatted with youth from around the world about …

England full-back Steward doubtful for Autumn rugby clash with Fiji

Nov 03 2025

Doubts have emerged over Freddie Steward's fitness to face Fiji at Twickenham on Saturday, with England coach Steve …

Bayern know how to 'hurt' PSG, says Neuer

Nov 03 2025

Veteran goalkeeper Manuel Neuer says Bayern Munich know how to "hurt" Paris Saint-Germain as the Bavarians brace for …

Rybakina downs Swiatek to reach WTA Finals last four

Nov 03 2025

Elena Rybakina punched her ticket to the WTA Finals last four with an impressive 3-6, 6-1, 6-0 victory over …

Djokovic confirmed for ATP Finals, says Italian federation boss

Nov 03 2025

Seven-time champion Novak Djokovic, who has been out of action for three weeks, will compete in next week's ATP Finals …

Trent should be remembered for 'great' Liverpool moments, says Slot

Nov 03 2025

Liverpool boss Arne Slot says he will give Trent Alexander-Arnold a warm welcome when Real Madrid visit Anfield on …

Rybakina downs Swiatek in WTA Finals

Nov 03 2025

Elena Rybakina extended her winning streak to eight consecutive matches with an impressive 3-6, 6-1, 6-0 victory over …

Vitinha says PSG-Bayern Champions League clash will show who's 'best'

Nov 03 2025

Portuguese midfielder Vitinha said Paris Saint-Germain's home clash with undefeated Bayern Munich in the Champions …

Arsenal: The unstoppable Premier League force?

Nov 03 2025

Five straight wins, just three goals conceded all season.

Springboks back Ntlabakanye call-up despite doping probe

Nov 03 2025

South Africa assistant coach Felix Jones said on Monday he backed Asenathi Ntlabakanye after the prop was called up to …

Nigeria's Rivers United paired with African champions Pyramids

Nov 03 2025

Nigerian hopefuls Rivers United will face title-holders Pyramids of Egypt after the CAF Champions League group draw was …

India women cricketers hail new era but challenges remain

Nov 03 2025

India's historic Women's World Cup victory has sparked an excitement which it is hoped will inspire the next generation …

India announces $5.75 million reward for women cricket World Cup winners

Nov 03 2025

India's cricket board on Monday announced a cash reward of $5.75 million for the women's team after their triumphant …

International cricket returns to Faisalabad with Pakistan-South Africa ODIs

Nov 03 2025

International cricket is set to return to Faisalabad's Iqbal Stadium after 17 years with the three-match one-day …

Shafali Verma: India's World Cup hero who disguised herself as boy

Nov 03 2025

Shafali Verma was initially dropped from India's Women's World Cup squad but the opener returned as an injury …

India hails maiden women's World Cup cricket title as game-changer

Nov 03 2025

India celebrated a watershed moment in its sporting history Monday after the women's cricket team won their first World …

Spalletti bidding to revive Juve and reputation ahead of Sporting visit in Champions League

Nov 03 2025

Luciano Spalletti begins his Champions League salvage operation with Juventus on Tuesday night as the Italians face …

Bouanga brace as LAFC beats Austin 4-1 to advance in MLS Cup playoffs

Nov 03 2025

Los Angeles FC, fueled by two goals from Denis Bouanga and one apiece by Son Heung-min and Jeremy Ebobisse, beat Austin …

'Golden age': Japan hails Yamamoto, Ohtani after Dodgers triumph

Nov 03 2025

Japan revelled Monday in a "golden age" for the nation's baseball led by Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto after they …

Bills outlast Chiefs while NFL-best Colts fall to Steelers

Nov 03 2025

Josh Allen ran for two touchdowns and threw for another to spark the Buffalo Bills over Kansas City 28-21 on Sunday …

Thunder roll over Pelicans to remain NBA's lone unbeaten team

Nov 03 2025

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 30 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder thumped New Orleans 137-106 and emerged from …

Barnstorming Bayern face acid test at reigning champions PSG

Nov 03 2025

Bayern Munich's trip to holders Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League on Tuesday is a test to determine where they …

Alonso shaping new Real Madrid on Liverpool return

Nov 03 2025

Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso returns to Anfield to face his former side Liverpool in the Champions League on Tuesday …

Half Yours favourite at Australia's 'race that stops a nation'

Nov 03 2025

Half Yours heads into Tuesday's Melbourne Cup as short-priced favourite ahead of Valiant King and Al Riffa, setting the …

Tonga rugby league star has surgery after 'seizure' against NZ

Nov 03 2025

Tonga forward Eli Katoa was stable Monday after surgery following "seizure activity" during a Pacific Championships …

Trent's return with Real Madrid reminds Liverpool of what they are missing

Nov 03 2025

Trent Alexander-Arnold returns to Liverpool on Tuesday with both player and his boyhood club struggling to adapt after …

Sinner returns to world number one with Paris Masters win

Nov 03 2025

Jannik Sinner won the Paris Masters for the first time by defeating Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-4, 7-6 (7/4) on Sunday as …

NBA champion Thunder roll over Pelicans to remain unbeaten

Nov 03 2025

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 30 points in just three quarters as the NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder thumped the …

Eliud Kipchoge unveils plan to run 7 marathons on 7 continents

Nov 02 2025

Two-time Olympic marathon champion Eliud Kipchoge says he'll run seven marathons on seven continents over the next two …

Milan deny Roma top spot in Serie A, Inter beat Verona

Nov 02 2025

Strahinja Pavlovic scored the only goal as AC Milan edged Roma 1-0 to prevent the capital club from taking top spot in …

Barca beat Elche to recover from Clasico loss

Nov 02 2025

Lamine Yamal and Marcus Rashford struck for Barcelona as they earned a 3-1 win over Elche in La Liga on Sunday to bounce …

Lens back up to third in Ligue 1 as Lyon held at Brest

Nov 02 2025

Lens shrugged off a midweek loss to beat Lorient 3-0 on Sunday and stay within two points of Ligue 1 leaders Paris …

NFL-best Colts fall to Steelers, Packers lose to Carolina

Nov 02 2025

Aaron Rodgers threw for 203 yards and a touchdown while Pittsburgh dominated defensively as the Steelers stunned the …

Malinin wins Skate Canada crown with stunning free skate

Nov 02 2025

Two-time world champion Ilia Malinin won the Skate Canada grand prix men's title with a dazzling free skate in Saskatoon …

Will Still sacked by struggling Southampton

Nov 02 2025

Southampton sacked manager Will Still on Sunday after just 16 games in charge with the Saints languishing just outside …

Three talking points from the Premier League weekend

Nov 02 2025

Arsenal won their fifth successive Premier League match to finish the weekend with a six-point cushion at the top of the …

Haaland fires Man City up to second in Premier League

Nov 02 2025

Erling Haaland scored twice to propel Manchester City up to second in the Premier League with a 3-1 win over Bournemouth …

Verma and Sharma power India to first Women's World Cup triumph

Nov 02 2025

Shafali Verma and Deepti Sharma starred with both bat and ball to propel India to their first Women's World Cup title …

Auger-Aliassime out of Metz Open despite not yet securing ATP Finals spot

Nov 02 2025

After losing the Paris Masters final to new world number one Jannik Sinner on Sunday, Felix Auger-Aliassime announced he …

Sinner says staying world number one 'not only in my hands'

Nov 02 2025

Jannik Sinner said his hopes of securing the year-end number one ranking are not solely in his control after the Italian …

Inter snapping at Napoli's heels, Roma poised to pounce

Nov 02 2025

Inter Milan were handed a 2-1 win at Verona by a late own goal on Sunday to move to within a point of stuttering Serie A …

Nuno celebrates first win as West Ham boss

Nov 02 2025

Nuno Espirito Santo celebrated his first win as West Ham manager on Sunday as his spirited team battled from behind to …

Kipruto, Obiri seal Kenyan double at New York Marathon

Nov 02 2025

Kenya's Benson Kipruto held off a thrilling late charge from Alexander Mutiso to win the closest New York Marathon …

Sinner wins Paris Masters, reclaims world No. 1 ranking

Nov 02 2025

Jannik Sinner won the Paris Masters for the first time by defeating Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-4, 7-6 (7/4) on Sunday as …

Obiri powers to New York Marathon win

Nov 02 2025

Kenya's Hellen Obiri produced a devastating late kick to power to victory in the New York City Marathon on Sunday in a …

Verma, Sharma help India post 298-7 in Women's World Cup final

Nov 02 2025

Half-centuries by Shafali Verma and Deepti Sharma helped India post a competitive 298-7 against South Africa in the …

Wolves sack Pereira after winless Premier League start

Nov 02 2025

Wolves sacked head coach Vitor Pereira on Sunday after failing to win any of their opening 10 Premier League games.

Debutants Berkane among CAF Champions League top seeds

Nov 02 2025

Moroccan club Renaissance Berkane are among the top seeds for the CAF Champions League group draw on Monday, even though …

Sundar steers India to five-wicket win over Australia in 3rd T20

Nov 02 2025

Washington Sundar hit an unbeaten 49 as India chased down 187 to beat Australia by five wickets in the third Twenty20 …