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WTA apologises over Pegula 'hot mic' incident

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Women's Tennis Association chief Valerie Camillo apologised on Friday after a courtside microphone captured US star …

England players rally to Borthwick's defence after reports of unrest

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England rugby stars rallied behind Steve Borthwick on Friday after reports his squad demanded clear-the-air talks in …

Mbappe headlines Zidane's France squad, Pagis gets call-up

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Kylian Mbappe headlined the France squad named Friday by coach Zinedine Zidane for their Nations League matches against …

Shelton fights past Paul to reach Paris Masters semis

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World number four Ben Shelton edged out Tommy Paul in an attritional three-set tussle on Friday to book his spot in the …

Tuipulotu hopes Scotland are 'tougher for longer' against All Blacks

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Scotland captain Sione Tuipulotu believes the team that can stay "tougher for longer" will triumph when they face New …

Norris leads Antonelli in first practice ahead of Sao Paulo GP

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Last year's Sao Paulo winner Lando Norris topped the times for McLaren ahead of Mercedes' newly-installed champion Kimi …

Dupont says Nations Championship offers France World Cup rehearsal

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France captain Antoine Dupont said the new Nations Championship would add extra significance to November internationals …

Tottenham 'building something special', says De Zerbi

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Roberto De Zerbi says Tottenham are "building something special", but the Italian is wary of setting targets for his …

Palmer must focus on Chelsea after England snub, says Alonso

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Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso insisted he was "happy" with Cole Palmer following the latest England snub for the forward, …

McIlroy sinks 11 birdies in Abu Dhabi surge as Rahm shares lead

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Rory McIlroy charged into contention at the Abu Dhabi Championship with a second round featuring 11 birdies as Jon Rahm …

Emery in talks over new Villa contract

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Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has confirmed he is in talks with the Premier League club over a new contract.

Olympic refugee athletes target glory -- and a better life for families

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Lourence Numukiza, a 16-year-old athlete from DR Congo, has gone from being a war refugee to earning a prized berth at …

Arteta confirms Saka out for 'weeks', Konsa fit

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Mikel Arteta said Friday that Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka would be out of action for "weeks" but had a positive message …

England fly-half Fin Smith fit to start against Australia

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England were given a boost as Fin Smith was passed fit to start at fly-half in their November Nations Championship …

'I thought he'd come back': Jesus on Ronaldo retirement

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Portugal coach Jorge Jesus said on Friday he had expected Cristiano Ronaldo to return to the national team despite their …

Carrick insists Man Utd can recapture former glories

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Michael Carrick said patience is needed to restore Manchester United to their former glory as he prepares for Sunday's …

Liverpool's Iraola urges calm after defeats dent Anfield optimism

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Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola has called for a sense of perspective after consecutive defeats against Arsenal and …

Spain should withdraw from 2030 World Cup if not given final: opposition leader

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Spain should withdraw from hosting the 2030 World Cup alongside Portugal and Morocco if the country is not awarded the …

Mahmud's 6-90 restricts West Indies in second Bangladesh Test

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Fast bowler Hasan Mahmud claimed 6-90 for hosts Bangladesh on Friday as they bowled out West Indies for 356 on the …

Tuchel hails 'incredible' Bellingham story as Jobe joins Jude in England squad

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England manager Thomas Tuchel hailed the "incredible story" of the Bellingham family after handing Jobe his first …

'Enjoy the moment': The German clubs limiting smartphones in stadiums

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In October, Bundesliga club Borussia Dortmund did something not just out of step with modern football, but with modern …

Ex-PSG star Diallo to stand trial for alleged assault on team-mate

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Former Paris Saint-Germain women's star Aminata Diallo is to stand trial on charges relating to the assault on her …

Olympic champion Khelif to make pro boxing debut in December

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Olympic champion Imane Khelif announced Friday she will make her professional boxing debut next month in Paris, her …

Jude Bellingham's brother Jobe gets first England call-up

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Jobe Bellingham was named alongside older brother Jude in Thomas Tuchel's England squad for the first time on Friday as …

Jude's brother Jobe Bellingham gets England call-up

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Jobe Bellingham was named alongside older brother Jude in Thomas Tuchel's England squad for the first time on Friday as …

Sinner to replace coach Cahill with Magnus Norman at year's end

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Jannik Sinner confirmed on Friday that Magnus Norman will replace his long-time coach Darren Cahill, who helped shape …

Fiji's Wainiqolo relishing battle with fellow speedster Bielle-Biarrey

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Lethal Fiji winger Jiuta Wainiqolo will test himself against another of world rugby's finest finishers on Saturday when …

Cricket match relocated from Delhi as air pollution surges

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India's cricket board has moved an international match scheduled for December out of New Delhi because of "potential …

Slick Jaguars breeze past rudderless Ravens 33-10

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Trevor Lawrence guided the Jacksonville Jaguars to a straightforward 33-10 victory Thursday over a desperate Baltimore …

Australia recruit Hussey as consultant for Ashes and 2027 World Cup

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Mike Hussey was Friday appointed a consultant coach to the Australian team for next year's blockbuster Ashes series …

Kozo Tashima: Japan leader looking to bring 'integrity' to FIFA

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Kozo Tashima first started playing football after watching the 1964 Tokyo Olympics, and since then he has dedicated his …

Scotland hope recent history can help end All Blacks hoodoo

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Scotland will bid to kick on from recent agonising defeats in their quest for a first win over New Zealand in the two …

Carrick fights for Man Utd job ahead of international break

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Michael Carrick takes charge of Manchester United for what could be the last time against Aston Villa this weekend as he …

Raphinha thriving where Barca envisaged Atletico's Alvarez

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Leaders Barcelona visit Atletico Madrid on Sunday in La Liga with Raphinha back to his devastating best as the team's …

Bournemouth stay perfect in Europa League as Milan lose again

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Bournemouth extended their perfect Europa League record on Thursday as they came from behind to win 3-1 at 10-man Sparta …

Australian T20 star Chris Lynn banned for cocaine use

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Big-hitting Australian Twenty20 specialist Chris Lynn has served a one-month ban for using cocaine and completed a …

Samoa eye revenge against Australia in Rugby League World Cup semis

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A burning desire to avenge their defeat in the 2022 final is driving Samoa ahead of Sunday's Rugby League World Cup …

Hamilton frustrated by lack of Ferrari talks after Mexico clash

Nov 05 2026

Lewis Hamilton said on Thursday he remained frustrated by events at Ferrari during last week's Mexico City Grand Prix …

Vikings without Murray for battle with Allen's Bills

Nov 05 2026

The Minnesota Vikings, without top quarterback Kyler Murray, will rely on their elite defense to slow Josh Allen's …

Alcaraz into Paris Masters quarters after Berrettini withdraws

Nov 05 2026

Carlos Alcaraz moved into the quarter-finals of the Paris Masters on Thursday after his last 16 opponent Matteo …

LIV Golf to shut down after five contentious years

Nov 05 2026

The rebel LIV Golf tour will shut down after five years that rocked the global game, saying Thursday that an effort to …

Alonso welcomes Hamilton into '400 club'

Nov 05 2026

Two-time champion Fernando Alonso on Thursday welcomed the prospect of seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton joining him in …

Rookie Camara thrown into home debut by Haas

Nov 05 2026

Brazilian Rafael Camara will be heading into the unknown when he makes his Formula One debut for Haas in his 'home' race …

LIV Golf league to shut down after five years

Nov 05 2026

The rebel LIV Golf tour will shut down after five years that rocked the global game, saying Thursday that an effort to …

Ioane to play 50th rugby test for injury-hit Italy

Nov 05 2026

Australian-born wing Monty Ioane will make his 50th appearance for Italy in this weekend's Nations Championship match …

Sheehan dismisses 'nonsense' talk of Irish rugby decline

Nov 05 2026

Ireland captain Dan Sheehan dismissed talk of a decline in Irish rugby as "nonsense" as they prepare to resume their …

Spain coach De la Fuente among mourners at tragic footballer De Miguel's funeral

Nov 05 2026

Spain's World Cup-winning coach Luis de la Fuente and the president of Real Madrid were among several hundred mourners …

Ntamack to partner Dupont in France team for Fiji clash

Nov 05 2026

Romain Ntamack will partner Toulouse teammate Antoine Dupont at half-back for France in their opening Nations …

McIlroy hit with two-shot penalty as Laporta leads in Abu Dhabi

Nov 05 2026

Rory McIlroy incurred a two-stroke penalty at the end of his opening round at the Abu Dhabi Championship on Thursday for …

Centre Barrett returns for New Zealand against Scotland

Nov 05 2026

Jordie Barrett will start for New Zealand in their opening game of the November Nations Championship campaign against …

Cristiano Ronaldo leaves the international stage

Nov 05 2026

Portuguese football legend Cristiano Ronaldo announced on Thursday he was retiring from international football at the …

Betfred to end sponsorship of British Classics after tax hike

Nov 05 2026

Gambling firm Betfred said Thursday it had "no choice" but to end its sponsorship of all five British horse racing …

Question marks over Ireland in run-in to World Cup - Ross

Nov 05 2026

Ireland coach Andy Farrell is right about his side not being contenders at the moment to win the Rugby World Cup next …

Tandy defends Wales selection policy for Nations Championship

Nov 05 2026

Wales head coach Steve Tandy insisted he would pick his strongest available team after naming a record nine players …

Cristiano Ronaldo announces international retirement

Nov 05 2026

Portuguese football legend Cristiano Ronaldo announced on Thursday he was retiring from international football at the …

Ballon d'Or winner Kane extends contract with Bayern Munich

Nov 05 2026

Ballon d'Or winner Harry Kane said on Thursday the decision to further his Bayern Munich stay was made "a long time ago" …

Cristiano Ronaldo's five great moments with Portugal

Nov 05 2026

Cristiano Ronaldo announced his retirement from international football on Thursday to bring down the curtain on more …

Jangoo century lifts West Indies to 235-4 in second Bangladesh Test

Nov 05 2026

Amir Jangoo's counter-attacking century guided West Indies to 235-4 on the opening day of the second cricket Test …

Klopp recalls veteran Fuellkrug to Germany squad

Nov 05 2026

Jurgen Klopp on Thursday recalled experienced striker Niclas Fuellkrug to Germany's 24-man squad for November's Nations …

Wales pick powerful centre pair for Japan Nations Championship clash

Nov 05 2026

Wales head coach Steve Tandy has named a powerful centre partnership of Eddie James and Max Llewellyn to line up against …

Springbok hooker Marx to return home with Bulls

Nov 05 2026

South Africa hooker Malcolm Marx, named World Rugby's player of the year in 2025, will return to the Bulls from July …

Wemby magic powers Spurs past Mavs as Sixers roll on

Nov 05 2026

Victor Wembanyama produced a career-high 52-point performance as the San Antonio Spurs battled past the Dallas Mavericks …

South Africa, France eye bragging rights in inaugural Nations Championship

Nov 05 2026

Unbeaten southern hemisphere heavyweights South Africa and New Zealand have travelled north for what promises to be a …

Sixers roll on to down Pistons, Knicks gore Bulls

Nov 05 2026

Jaylen Brown and Joel Embiid combined for 56 points as the Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Detroit Pistons 112-106 in …

Australian F1 great Alan Jones dies aged 80

Nov 05 2026

Alan Jones, one of only two Australians to win the Formula One world championship, died on Thursday days after his 80th …

Australian F1 great Alan Jones dies aged 80: reports

Nov 05 2026

Alan Jones, one of only two Australians to win the Formula One world championship, died on Thursday just days after his …

LIV Golf relaunch collapses as key investor withdraws: reports

Nov 05 2026

The rebel LIV Golf tour's bid to relaunch itself after filing for bankruptcy has collapsed following the withdrawal of …

Liverpool lose to Fenerbahce as Como hit nine in stunning Champions League win

Nov 05 2026

Liverpool's perfect record in this season's Champions League ended in a 3-2 loss to Fenerbahce in Turkey on Wednesday …

Como hit nine in stunning Champions League win at Lens

Nov 04 2026

Italian outfit Como equalled the record for the biggest winning margin in the modern Champions League with a stunning …

Arsenal edge stubborn Slavia in Champions League

Nov 04 2026

Noni Madueke and Viktor Gyokeres scored in the first half to hand Arsenal a 2-1 win at Slavia Prague in the Champions …

Haaland breaks City out of mini-rut at Leipzig

Nov 04 2026

Erling Haaland's 78th-minute strike helped Manchester City shake off a mini-slump with a 3-2 Champions League win at RB …

Lyon coach Fonseca follows his heart to Sporting Lisbon

Nov 04 2026

French club Lyon confirmed on Wednesday the departure of Portuguese coach Paulo Fonseca to Sporting Lisbon with a …

Seattle QB Darnold to miss Arizona clash with quad, rib injuries

Nov 04 2026

Seattle quarterback Sam Darnold will miss this Sunday's NFL clash against Arizona with a quadriceps injury and cracked …

No. 1 Zverev, Djokovic crash out of Paris Masters, Alcaraz advances

Nov 04 2026

Alexander Zverev said he was "annoyed" at having to justify being world number one as he lost his opening match at the …

Ex-AC Milan chief Galliani announces Italian federation bid

Nov 04 2026

Former AC Milan CEO Adriano Galliani announced on Wednesday he was running for the top job at the embattled Italian …

Aston Villa hint Emery is committed beyond 2029

Nov 04 2026

Aston Villa signalled their intention on Wednesday for manager Unai Emery to lead the club beyond the expiry of his …

Liverpool collapse to Champions League defeat at Fenerbahce

Nov 04 2026

Dirk Kuyt got the better of his former club Liverpool as Fenerbahce twice came from behind for a famous 3-2 win in …

Pochettino blends Pulisic, Balogun with youngsters for Haiti clashes

Nov 04 2026

United States coach Mauricio Pochettino on Wednesday recalled Christian Pulisic and Folarin Balogun alongside several …

Valverde blast snatches Real Madrid late win at AEK Athens

Nov 04 2026

Federico Valverde lashed home a stunning effort from distance to snatch Real Madrid a late 3-2 victory at AEK Athens on …

Lions' Campbell has movement in lower body after neck injury

Nov 04 2026

Detroit Lions linebacker Jack Campbell said Wednesday he has full movement in his lower body and is making progress in …

RFU back Borthwick to lead England at World Cup regardless of results

Nov 04 2026

England coach Steve Borthwick has been given the unequivocal backing of his bosses at the Rugby Football Union to lead …

Zverev loses opener as world No. 1, Djokovic bows out of Paris Masters

Nov 04 2026

Alexander Zverev said he was "annoyed" at having to justify being world number one as he lost his opening match at the …

Djokovic to miss ATP Finals after early Paris exit

Nov 04 2026

Novak Djokovic crashed out of the Paris Masters on Wednesday as the 24-time Grand Slam champion lost 2-6, 6-3, 6-3 to …

Hansen and Keenan return to Ireland line-up for Pumas Test

Nov 04 2026

Andy Farrell may have lost some key players but he has been able to select star duo Mack Hansen and Hugo Keenan after …

Goalkeeper Owono says 'hardest days of my life' after De Miguel death

Nov 04 2026

FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono said Wednesday he is enduring the "hardest days of my life" after the death of …

'Annoyed' Zverev loses first match as world No. 1 in Paris

Nov 04 2026

Alexander Zverev made a losing start to his reign as world number one on Wednesday as the two-time Grand Slam champion …

Zverev loses first match as world No. 1 at Paris Masters

Nov 04 2026

Alexander Zverev made a losing start to his reign as world number one on Wednesday as the two-time Grand Slam champion …

World No. 1 Zverev loses in Paris Masters last 32

Nov 04 2026

Alexander Zverev made a losing start to his reign as world number one on Wednesday as the two-time Grand Slam champion …

Tenerife, Andorra matches postponed after De Miguel tragedy

Nov 04 2026

Tenerife and Andorra's Spanish second division matches scheduled for the weekend were postponed on Wednesday after the …

Scotland's Cummings buoyed by narrow loss ahead of All Blacks clash

Nov 04 2026

Scott Cummings believes Scotland are capable of ending their long wait for a first win over the All Blacks when they …

WTA says protecting players 'key priority' in face of abuse, threats

Nov 04 2026

The WTA told AFP that protecting players is "a key priority" as former Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin and …

Real Madrid set to appoint tennis great Nadal to board

Nov 04 2026

Real Madrid plan to appoint retired tennis superstar Rafael Nadal to their board of directors, the club said on …

Contepomi makes sweeping changes to Pumas line-up for Irish Test

Nov 04 2026

Argentina coach Felipe Contepomi urged his side to "get better" after he made 12 changes to the starting line-up for …

West Ham turn to Parker as new boss after sacking Nuno

Nov 04 2026

West Ham confirmed the appointment of Scott Parker as their new manager on Wednesday after the Championship club sacked …

Classy Kohli leads India to crushing win over New Zealand

Nov 04 2026

Virat Kohli hit a brilliant 74 to lead India to a five-wicket win over New Zealand in their first one-day international …

United ease troubles with sensational Roma comeback, PSG rampant in Champions League

Nov 04 2026

Manchester United fought back from two goals down to beat Roma 3-2 in the Champions League on Tuesday to hand …

Carney vows Russia won't compete at world hockey juniors in Canada

Nov 04 2026

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney vowed Tuesday that Russians would not compete at next month's World Junior Hockey …

Raphinha, Yamal power Barca to Champions League win over Villa

Nov 03 2026

Raphinha struck twice to propel Barcelona to a 3-0 Champions League win over visitors Aston Villa on Tuesday, ending the …

Man Utd snap winless streak with Roma comeback

Nov 03 2026

Manchester United roared back from 2-0 down to give beleaguered manager Michael Carrick a lifeline with a memorable 3-2 …

Impressive Inter reignite Champions League campaign with easy Feyenoord win

Nov 03 2026

Inter Milan got their stuttering Champions League campaign back on track with a comfortable 3-0 win Tuesday against …

PSG fly out of blocks to hit sorry Villarreal for six in Champions League

Nov 03 2026

Reigning champions Paris Saint-Germain scored four times in the first 17 minutes on their way to a 6-0 demolition of …

Bayern skeleton crew sink Atletico in Champions League

Nov 03 2026

Bayern Munich overcame a horror list of absences to cruise to a 2-0 win away at Atletico Madrid in the Champions League …