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North Korea looking to replicate youth success at Women's Asian Cup

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North Korea's women's football team didn't play for four years because of Covid but they are among the favourites to win …

US women's ice hockey captain responds to 'distasteful' Trump remark

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Hilary Knight, captain of the victorious US women's Olympic ice hockey team, said Wednesday it was unfortunate that a …

Real Madrid victory for 'everyone against racism': Tchouameni

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Real Madrid midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni said his team's 2-1 win against Benfica on Wednesday to reach the Champions …

Brumbies not getting carried away by emphatic Super Rugby start

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ACT Brumbies coach Stephen Larkham insists his team is not getting carried away with their unbeaten start to the Super …

Juve lick wounds after painful Champions League exit

Feb 25 2026

Juventus were left wondering what might have been after coming close to mounting an incredible comeback against …

Wallabies skipper Wilson back from injury in clash of heavyweight coaches

Feb 25 2026

Wallabies skipper Harry Wilson returns from injury to reinforce the Queensland Reds against the Otago Highlanders on …

PSG coach Luis Enrique calls on team to raise their game in Champions League last 16

Feb 25 2026

Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique admitted that his side still had considerable room for improvement after they …

Vinicius seals Real Champions League progress as PSG edge out Monaco

Feb 25 2026

Vinicius Junior sealed Real Madrid's progress to the Champions League last 16 on Wednesday with the clincher against …

Galatasaray survive Juve scare to squeeze into Champions League last 16

Feb 25 2026

Galatasaray scraped through to the last 16 of the Champions League despite throwing away a three-goal aggregate lead at …

PSG survive Monaco scare to reach Champions League last 16

Feb 25 2026

Paris Saint-Germain came from behind and then survived a late scare against 10-man Monaco, drawing 2-2 in the second leg …

Vinicius hits winner as Real Madrid eliminate Benfica after racism row

Feb 25 2026

Vinicius Junior scored the winner on the night as Real Madrid beat Benfica 2-1 in the Champions League on Wednesday, …

Harden fractures thumb in blow to in-form Cavaliers

Feb 25 2026

Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden fractured his thumb against the New York Knicks and is questionable to play their …

Last-gasp Atalanta eliminate Dortmund to reach Champions League last 16

Feb 25 2026

A stoppage-time Lazar Samardzic penalty gave Atalanta a 4-1 victory over Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday, sending the …

Hakimi, set to face trial for rape, in PSG team for Champions League game

Feb 25 2026

Paris Saint-Germain defender Achraf Hakimi, who is facing trial for alleged rape, was included in his team's starting …

New Zealand knock sorry Sri Lanka out of T20 World Cup

Feb 25 2026

New Zealand knocked co-hosts Sri Lanka out of the T20 World Cup on Wednesday with a 61-run win in Colombo that boosted …

Snoop Dogg's Swansea party showcases Championship glow-up

Feb 25 2026

Frenzied fans, dreams of hitting the Premier League jackpot and "the smell of weed in the tunnel": Snoop Dogg's arrival …

Van der Poel to make season bow at Omloop Het Nieuwsblad

Feb 25 2026

Former road race world champion Mathieu van der Poel will start his season at Omloop Het Nieuwsblad in Belgium this …

Mbappe season on ice ahead of silverware sprint, World Cup

Feb 25 2026

French superstar Kylian Mbappe may have to put his season on hold because of a knee problem, with his main goals fast …

New Zealand produce late flurry to reach 168-7 against Sri Lanka

Feb 25 2026

New Zealand recovered after a mini-collapse to post 168-7 against Sri Lanka in T20 World Cup Super Eight clash in …

No Ahmedabad advantage for South Africa against West Indies: Maharaj

Feb 25 2026

South Africa spinner Keshav Maharaj denied on Wednesday that his side will have an advantage in their T20 World Cup …

Scotland fans skirt World Cup rules for kilt bags

Feb 25 2026

Scotland fans have been given a reprieve from strict stadium rules to wear sporrans over their kilts at the World Cup …

Hakimi, set to face trial for rape, in PSG Champions League matchday squad

Feb 25 2026

Paris Saint-Germain defender Achraf Hakimi, who is facing trial for alleged rape, was included in his team's matchday …

Arctic underdogs Bodo/Glimt topple Champions League giants in 'fairytale'

Feb 25 2026

In the space of just over a month, three massive football names, Manchester City, Atletico Madrid, and now Inter Milan, …

Samson in India's mix for high-stakes clash against Zimbabwe

Feb 25 2026

Defending champions India are looking to bolster their faltering opening combination ahead of a dare-not-lose T20 World …

Man Utd financial results show profit increase after job cuts

Feb 25 2026

Manchester United chief executive Omar Berrada highlighted the "positive financial impact of our off-pitch …

Turmoil deepens for 2030 Olympic Games as chief executive quits

Feb 25 2026

The chief executive of the 2030 Winter Olympics organising committee (Cojop) in the French Alps has stepped down after a …

Ferguson inspiring Hearts' bid for Scottish title history

Feb 25 2026

Hearts manager Derek McInnes says Manchester United legend Alex Ferguson is giving him valuable advice in the club's …

Chief executive of 2030 Olympic Games becomes latest director to quit

Feb 25 2026

The chief executive of the 2030 Winter Olympics organising committee (Cojop) in the French Alps has stepped down after a …

Redknapp's Gold Cup dream sparked by late grandmother

Feb 25 2026

English football icon Harry Redknapp told AFP that his late grandmother, the inspiration for his love of horse racing, …

FIFA boss 'very reassured' about World Cup in Mexico despite violence

Feb 25 2026

FIFA boss Gianni Infantino told AFP on Tuesday he was "very reassured" about Mexico's hosting of games in the football …

England's Brook gains redemption after 'hardest winter of my life'

Feb 25 2026

Richly talented but much maligned, England captain Harry Brook finally achieved redemption at Pallekele stadium in Kandy …

Harden hails 'special' Cavs after emphatic win over Knicks

Feb 25 2026

The Cleveland Cavaliers emphatically got back to winning ways Tuesday, coasting to a 109-94 victory over the New York …

Humble Japan ready to win hearts at Women's Asian Cup

Feb 25 2026

Japan's Greenland-born women's football coach Nils Nielsen is no fan of Donald Trump but he loves his team and believes …

Marquez targets eighth MotoGP title as season opens in Thailand

Feb 25 2026

Defending champion Marc Marquez launches his bid for a record-equalling eighth MotoGP world title as the season opens …

Nearly an own gull! CPR performed on bird at Turkey football match

Feb 25 2026

A footballer acted on a wing and a prayer when he gave emergency CPR to a seagull after it was hit by a ball during a …

Australian Open chief Tiley steps down to take top US job

Feb 24 2026

Australian Open chief Craig Tiley is stepping down after a "transformative" tenure to run the US Tennis Association, the …

Giant killers Bodo/Glimt continue remarkable rise with Inter triumph

Feb 24 2026

Bodo/Glimt are on the march in the Champions League after dumping out European giants Inter Milan, the latest chapter in …

Bodo/Glimt knock Inter out of Champions League as Newcastle, Atletico reach last 16

Feb 24 2026

Norway's Bodo/Glimt pulled off one of the most remarkable results in modern Champions League history on Tuesday, beating …

Newcastle complete cruise into Champions League last 16

Feb 24 2026

Newcastle United completed their stroll into the Champions League last 16 with a 3-2 win over Qarabag on Tuesday to …

Bodo/Glimt sink Inter to continue Champions League fairy tale

Feb 24 2026

Bodo/Glimt completed the greatest achievement in the Norwegian minnows' history on Tuesday by winning 2-1 at Inter Milan …

Leverkusen through to Champions League last 16 after Olympiacos draw

Feb 24 2026

Bayer Leverkusen are through to the last 16 of the Champions League after a scoreless home draw with Olympiacos on …

Griezmann in talks to join MLS side Orlando City: source

Feb 24 2026

France World Cup-winning attacker Antoine Griezmann is holding talks with Major League Soccer's Orlando City, a source …

Sorloth treble helps Atletico past Brugge into Champions League last 16

Feb 24 2026

Alexander Sorloth's hat-trick fired Atletico Madrid into the Champions League last 16 with an emphatic 4-1 win over Club …

World-class Brook played 'the best innings of his life' - Afridi

Feb 24 2026

Shaheen Shah Afridi hailed Harry Brook's century as a "world-class knock" after it took England into the T20 World Cup …

Guadalajara: World Cup host city rocked by narco violence

Feb 24 2026

An outpouring of cartel violence in the World Cup host city of Guadalajara, triggered by the death of the country's …

Briiliant Brook 100 puts England into T20 World Cup semi-finals

Feb 24 2026

Captain Harry Brook scored his first T20 international century to take England into the World Cup semi-finals with a …

Briiliant Brook 100 puts England into T20 World Cups semi-finals

Feb 24 2026

Captain Harry Brook scored his first T20 international century to take England into the World Cup semi-finals with a …

UEFA can make fight against racism more than a slogan: Real Madrid's Arbeloa

Feb 24 2026

Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa Tuesday called on European football governing body UEFA to make their fight against …

Italian biathlete Giacomel has heart surgery after Olympic withdrawal

Feb 24 2026

Italian biathlete Tommaso Giacomel has undergone heart surgery and must rest for two weeks after dropping out when …

Farhan scores 63 as England restrict Pakistan to 164-9

Feb 24 2026

Spinner Liam Dawson took three wickets as England restricted Pakistan to 164-9 in their Super Eights clash in Kandy on …

Welllage says Sri Lanka can rescue T20 World Cup campaign

Feb 24 2026

Co-hosts Sri Lanka can win both their remaining Super Eight matches to rescue their faltering T20 World Cup campaign, …

PSG star Hakimi faces trial for alleged rape

Feb 24 2026

Paris Saint-Germain footballer Achraf Hakimi, a key player in their Champions League-winning side last season, is to …

Jones says Borthwick's 'title-decider' comments behind England collapse

Feb 24 2026

Former England coach Eddie Jones believes the cause of the side's stunning Six Nations slump can be traced back to boss …

Snoop Dogg 'can't wait' for first Swansea visit

Feb 24 2026

Swansea co-owner Snoop Dogg wants fans to serenade him by twirling towels when he visits the Welsh football club for the …

Mexico's violence-hit Guadalajara to host World Cup games

Feb 24 2026

The city of Guadalajara erupted with cartel violence this past weekend, alongside other parts of Mexico, after an army …

Mourinho's Bernabeu homecoming upended by suspension, racism row

Feb 24 2026

Jose Mourinho has not set foot in the Santiago Bernabeu since leaving Real Madrid in 2013, but his Champions League …

Spurs overpower Pistons in clash of NBA's form teams

Feb 24 2026

Victor Wembanyama led a defensive masterclass as the San Antonio Spurs out-muscled the Detroit Pistons 114-103 Monday in …

Inoue to fight Nakatani in Tokyo in May: reports

Feb 24 2026

Japan's undisputed super-bantamweight world champion Naoya Inoue will fight countryman Junto Nakatani in a mega-fight at …

Carrick hails 'ruthless' Man Utd match-winner Sesko

Feb 23 2026

Manchester United boss Michael Carrick praised the impact of super-sub Benjamin Sesko after the Slovenian's cool finish …

Mayweather to fight Pacquiao in Las Vegas in September

Feb 23 2026

Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao will meet in a long-awaited rematch of the highest-grossing clash in boxing history …

Super-sub Sesko fires Man Utd to win at Everton

Feb 23 2026

Benjamin Sesko came off the bench to fire Manchester United up to fourth in the Premier League with a 1-0 win at Everton …

George adamant Six Nations losses don't make England 'a bad team overnight'

Feb 23 2026

Jamie George insists England's slump in the Six Nations Championship is a temporary affair, with the hooker confident …

Police investigating racist abuse of Premier League quartet

Feb 23 2026

Police said Monday they are investigating "abhorrent" racist abuse directed online at four Premier League footballers …

Vonn says Olympic injury could have led to amputation

Feb 23 2026

American ski star Lindsey Vonn, who suffered a horrific fall in the Olympic downhill in Cortina, on Monday thanked the …

West Indies thrash Zimbabwe at T20 World Cup after piling up 254-6

Feb 23 2026

The West Indies blew away T20 World Cup surprise packages Zimbabwe by a colossal 107 runs in Mumbai on Monday as Shai …

'Ugly' England aim to spin their way to T20 World Cup semi-finals

Feb 23 2026

England are yet to catch fire at the T20 World Cup, but they won't mind one bit if another "ugly" win secures Harry …

Hodgkinson says breaking 800m record would put her among athletics' greatest

Feb 23 2026

Olympic 800 metres champion Keely Hodgkinson believes breaking the oldest world record in athletics would cement her …

Hetmyer blasts 85 as West Indies pile up 254-6 against Zimbabwe

Feb 23 2026

Shimron Hetmyer blasted 85 off 34 balls as the West Indies piled up 254-6 against Zimbabwe in the T20 World Cup Super …

UEFA suspend Benfica's Prestianni after alleged racist abuse

Feb 23 2026

UEFA on Monday suspended midfielder Gianluca Prestianni from Benfica's Champions League play-off second leg against Real …

Dane Vingegaard to start season at Paris-Nice in March

Feb 23 2026

Two-time Tour de France winner Jonas Vingegaard announced on Monday that he will begin his 2026 season next month at the …

Fiji to start Nations Championship at 'home' to Wales in Cardiff

Feb 23 2026

Fiji will begin rugby union's inaugural Nations Championship with a 'home' game against Wales in Cardiff on July 4, …

Tudor says Tottenham can still beat the drop despite Arsenal loss

Feb 23 2026

Igor Tudor believes there is still enough time for his Tottenham Hotspur side to avoid relegation from the Premier …

France giant Meafou capable of being 'world's best' lock

Feb 23 2026

Emmanuel Meafou has everything he needs to be the best second row in the world, his France team-mate Thomas Ramos …

World champions South Africa announce eight home Tests for 2026/27

Feb 23 2026

World champions South Africa will play eight Test matches at home in the 2026/27 season, Cricket South Africa announced …

Liverpool boss Slot encouraged by Mac Allister's return to form

Feb 23 2026

Liverpool manager Arne Slot believes Alexis Mac Allister is regaining his best form following the attacking midfielder's …

Pakistan warn England's flaky batting to expect a trial by spin

Feb 23 2026

Pakistan on Monday warned England's inconsistent batting line-up to expect a trial by spin when the teams clash in the …

Hungry South Africa 'want more' after statement T20 win over India

Feb 23 2026

A hungry South Africa will "keep wanting more" after their statement victory over co-hosts India at the T20 World Cup …

India battle for World Cup survival after 'messing up on grand scale'

Feb 23 2026

Defending T20 World Cup champions India need "two big performances" to reach the semi-finals after Sunday's huge defeat …

Three things we learned from the Six Nations

Feb 23 2026

France secured a third straight bonus-point victory by beating Italy, keeping their Grand Slam dream alive. Another next …

Three talking points from the Premier League

Feb 23 2026

Arsenal responded to Manchester City applying pressure in the Premier League title race with a 4-1 destruction of …

Thunder strike from long range to halt Cavs' seven-game win streak

Feb 23 2026

The Oklahoma City Thunder drilled 21 three-pointers in a 121-113 victory over Cleveland on Sunday that halted the …

Bridgeman hangs on to claim first PGA Tour title at Riviera

Feb 23 2026

Jacob Bridgeman held his nerve as his seven-shot lead dwindled to one, draining a short par putt at the 72nd hole to …

Strasbourg snap Lyon winning run in Ligue 1

Feb 22 2026

Strasbourg beat Lyon 3-1 to end the visitors' seven-match winning streak in Ligue 1 on Sunday, a result that dampens …

Milan-Cortina hailed as 'new kind' of Winter Olympics at closing ceremony

Feb 22 2026

International Olympic Committee president Kirsty Coventry lauded Milan-Cortina 2026 as a "new kind of Winter Games" as …

Barcelona back top of La Liga with Levante win

Feb 22 2026

Barcelona cruised to a 3-0 victory over Levante to reclaim pole position in La Liga on Sunday.

Milan beaten by Parma, Napoli rage at officials

Feb 22 2026

AC Milan slumped to a surprise 1-0 home loss to Parma on Sunday to leave city rivals Inter 10 points clear at the top of …

USA win men's Olympic ice hockey gold for first time since 1980

Feb 22 2026

The United States won the men's Olympic ice hockey gold for the first time in 46 years by beating Canada 2-1 on Sunday.

Arsenal's Eze sinks Spurs again, Liverpool late show floors Forest

Feb 22 2026

Eberechi Eze was the scourge of Tottenham again as his double restored Arsenal's five-point lead at the top of the …

Giroud penalty ends Lille's winless run in Ligue 1

Feb 22 2026

Veteran striker Olivier Giroud's penalty gave Lille a 1-0 win at Angers on Sunday which put them fifth and snapped a …

Thrashing Spurs dragged Arsenal out of title hell: Arteta

Feb 22 2026

Mikel Arteta said Arsenal's 4-1 demolition of north London rivals Tottenham was a cathartic release for his Premier …

Hughes loses teeth then scores Olympic gold-winning goal for USA

Feb 22 2026

Jack Hughes lost his front teeth before scoring the overtime goal that gave the USA Olympic ice hockey gold for the …

Hughes looses teeth then scores Olympic gold-winning goal for USA

Feb 22 2026

Jack Hughes lost his front teeth before scoring the overtime goal that gave the USA Olympic ice hockey gold for the …

Eze and Gyokeres destroy Spurs to boost Arsenal title bid

Feb 22 2026

Arsenal midfielder Eberechi Eze tormented Tottenham again as his double revived the Premier League leaders' title bid in …

Galthie praises France lock Meafou and defence

Feb 22 2026

France head coach Fabien Galthie hailed colossus lock Emmanuel Meafou after his man-of-the-match performance in Sunday's …

South Africa thrash India to end 12-match T20 World Cup win streak

Feb 22 2026

South Africa ended India's 12-match winning streak at the T20 World Cup with a crushing 76-run win in Ahmedabad on …

Bielle-Biarrey breaks record as France beat Italy in Six Nations

Feb 22 2026

Louis Bielle-Biarrey scored a try in a tournament record eighth consecutive Six Nations match as champions France held …

'Nothing was good', says Mac Allister despite Liverpool win

Feb 22 2026

Alexis Mac Allister said Liverpool must reflect on their performance despite his 97th-minute goal snatching a 1-0 …

USA defeat Canada for Olympic men's ice hockey gold, Trump celebrates

Feb 22 2026

The United States won the men's ice hockey gold at the Winter Olympics for the first time in 46 years as Jack Hughes' …

Gu strikes gold, USA beat Canada in men's ice hockey

Feb 22 2026

Eileen Gu pulled out all the stops on Sunday to win the gold medal that had eluded her at the Winter Olympics on Sunday, …

What's behind England's Six Nations slump?

Feb 22 2026

England entered the Six Nations Championship with genuine hope of dethroning title-holders France and they launched …

USA beat Canada to win men's Olympic ice hockey gold

Feb 22 2026

The United States won men's ice hockey gold at the Winter Olympics for the first time in 46 years as Jack Hughes' …

Napoli rage at officials after loss at Atalanta

Feb 22 2026

Napoli hit out at "shameful" refereeing after slipping to a 2-1 loss at top-four rivals Atalanta in Serie A on Sunday, …