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Odermatt takes foggy downhill for 50th World Cup win

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Marco Odermatt secured his 50th World Cup win when he took a fog-hit men's downhill at Val Gardena, Italy on Thursday.

Thai queen wins SEA Games gold in sailing

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The queen of Thailand on Thursday won a gold medal in sailing at the Southeast Asian Games, a regional competition being …

Ecuadorean footballer Mario Pineida shot and killed

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Ecuadoran footballer Mario Pineida was shot and killed in the port city of Guayaquil on Wednesday, his team said.

Lyon humbled to surpass childhood hero McGrath's wicket tally

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Off-spinner Nathan Lyon said he was humbled Thursday after claiming his 564th wicket to move clear of fellow Australian …

England vow to keep 'fighting and scrapping' as Ashes slip away

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Bowling coach Marcus Trescothick said England would keep "fighting and scrapping" as the Ashes slipped from their grip …

'Never enough': Conway leans on McKenzie wisdom in epic 300 stand

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As Devon Conway walked onto Bay Oval Thursday to face the West Indies in his 32nd Test, a reminder of his long and …

England Ashes dreams on life-support as Australia rip through batting

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A pumped-up Australia ripped through England's fragile batting Thursday to leave the tourists staring down the barrel of …

Masterful Conway, Latham in 323 opening stand as West Indies wilt

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Devon Conway and Tom Latham plundered a poor West Indies attack Thursday for a mammoth opening partnership on day one of …

WADA names India worst doping offender for third straight year

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India tops the rankings of global sports drug cheats for a third straight year, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) …

Cricket Australia boss slams technology as Snicko confusion continues

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Cricket Australia boss Todd Greenberg called an error in the Snicko technology being used during the Ashes series "not …

Conway and Latham's 323-run opening stand batters hapless West Indies

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Devon Conway and Tom Latham plundered a poor West Indies attack Thursday for a mammoth opening partnership on day one of …

England battle to save Ashes as Australia rip through top-order

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England were struggling to stay in the crunch third Test and the Ashes Thursday after Australia ripped through their …

Conway 120 as New Zealand in command at 216-0 against West Indies

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Devon Conway powered to a century in the third Test against the West Indies as the New Zealand openers dominated the …

England in disarray at 59-3 in crunch Test as Lyon, Cummins pounce

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Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon struck damaging blows to leave England reeling at 59-3 at lunch on day two of the crunch …

Cricket Australia boss slams technology 'howler' in Ashes Test

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Cricket Australia boss Todd Greenberg on Thursday called an error in the Snicko technology being used during the Ashes …

New Zealand 83-0 at lunch on day one of third West Indies Test

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New Zealand were 83-0 at lunch on day one of the third Test against the West Indies on Thursday, justifying a decision …

Barcelona, Lyon and Chelsea reach Women's Champions League quarters

Dec 17 2025

Barcelona and Lyon clinched places in the quarter-finals of the Women's Champions League on Wednesday, while Chelsea …

Cherki inspires Man City, Newcastle strike late to reach League Cup semis

Dec 17 2025

Rayan Cherki's stunning strike put Manchester City on their way to the League Cup semi-finals with a 2-0 win over …

Real Madrid scrape past third-tier Talavera in Spanish Cup

Dec 17 2025

A Kylian Mbappe brace helped Real Madrid avoid an upset at third-tier Talavera as Xabi Alonso's side scraped home 3-2 to …

Safonov hero as PSG beat Flamengo in Intercontinental Cup

Dec 17 2025

Back-up goalkeeper Matvei Safonov saved four penalties as Paris Saint-Germain edged out Brazilians Flamengo 2-1 in a …

Cherki inspires Man City cruise into League Cup semis

Dec 17 2025

Rayan Cherki's stunning strike put Manchester City on their way to the League Cup semi-finals with a 2-0 win over …

Mahomes undergoes surgery, could return for 2026 opener: Chiefs

Dec 17 2025

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has successfully undergone surgery on his injured knee and begun rehab …

Palace boss Glasner says contract talks on hold due to hectic schedule

Dec 17 2025

Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner said Wednesday that talks over a potential new contract are on hold, with reports …

Netflix to launch FIFA World Cup video game

Dec 17 2025

Netflix is set to release a FIFA football simulation game exclusively on its gaming platform in summer 2026, timed to …

Winners of 2026 World Cup to pocket $50 million in prize money

Dec 17 2025

The winners of the 2026 World Cup will receive $50 million in prize money as part of a record financial contribution for …

India v South Africa 4th T20 abandoned due to fog

Dec 17 2025

The fourth T20 international between India and South Africa was abandoned without a ball being bowled due to dense fog …

Coe shares 'frustration' over marathon record despite Kenyan's doping ban

Dec 17 2025

World Athletics president Sebastian Coe said he shared people's "frustration" that the women's marathon world record …

Veteran Suarez signs new Inter Miami contract

Dec 17 2025

Former Uruguay striker Luis Suarez has signed a contract with Inter Miami for the upcoming season, the Major League …

UK PM warns Abramovich 'clock is ticking' over Chelsea sale fund

Dec 17 2025

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Wednesday warned former Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich "the clock is ticking" …

World no. 1 Alcaraz ends 'incredible ride' with coach Ferrero

Dec 17 2025

Men's tennis world number one Carlos Alcaraz announced on Wednesday he is splitting from his coach Juan Carlos Ferrero …

World number one Alcaraz announces 'difficult' split with coach Ferrero

Dec 17 2025

Men's tennis world number one Carlos Alcaraz announced on Wednesday he is splitting from his coach Juan Carlos Ferrero …

Snicko operator admits error that led to Carey's Ashes reprieve

Dec 17 2025

The operator of the Snicko technology being used in the Ashes has admitted an error led to a reprieve for Australia's …

Emotional Carey slams ton to give Australia upper hand in 3rd Ashes Test

Dec 17 2025

An emotional Alex Carey slammed a controversial 106 on his home ground and Usman Khawaja hit a defiant 82 Wednesday to …

Senegal talisman Mane overcame grief to become an African icon

Dec 17 2025

Senegal talisman and striker Sadio Mane could have missed out on a glittering football career had he agreed with a wish …

Carey pays tribute to late father after home Ashes century

Dec 17 2025

An emotional Alex Carey called his 106 on home soil in front of family and friends in the third Ashes Test a "special …

'Many lessons to be learned' from Winter Games preparations, says ski chief

Dec 17 2025

Johan Eliasch, president of the most powerful winter sports federation, has told AFP that less than two months before …

Carey slams ton as Australia seize upper hand in third Ashes Test

Dec 17 2025

A composed Alex Carey slammed a majestic 106 on his home ground and Usman Khawaja hit a defiant 82 Wednesday to put …

Knicks beat Spurs in NBA Cup final to end 52-year trophy drought

Dec 17 2025

OG Anunoby scored 28 points as the New York Knicks ended their 52-year trophy drought with a 124-113 NBA Cup final …

West Indies hope Christmas comes early in must-win New Zealand Test

Dec 17 2025

Captain Roston Chase hopes that a bonding session over an early Christmas dinner will give the West Indies the festive …

Khawaja revels in late lifeline as Australia 194-5 in 3rd Ashes Test

Dec 17 2025

Usman Khawaja hit a defiant 82 Wednesday after being thrown a lifeline at the third Ashes Test in Adelaide as England …

'Catastrophic mismatch': Safety fears as Jake Paul faces Anthony Joshua

Dec 17 2025

YouTuber-turned-prizefighter Jake Paul faces former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua on Friday in a money-spinning …

Australia's Steve Smith ruled out of third Ashes Test

Dec 17 2025

Australia's Steve Smith was ruled out of the third Ashes Test against England just before it started Wednesday with …

Khawaja grabs lifeline as Australia reach 94-2 in 3rd Ashes Test

Dec 17 2025

England claimed two wickets in an absorbing opening session at the third Ashes Test against Australia in Adelaide …

Undefeated boxing great Crawford announces retirement

Dec 17 2025

Undefeated world super middleweight champion Terence Crawford announced his retirement from boxing on Tuesday, hanging …

FIFA announces $60 World Cup tickets after pricing backlash

Dec 17 2025

World Cup organisers unveiled a new cut-price ticket category on Tuesday after a backlash by fans over pricing for the …

Maresca relishes support of Chelsea fans after difficult week

Dec 17 2025

Enzo Maresca said he appreciated the backing of Chelsea's fans after they sung his name during Tuesday's 3-1 win at …

Players pay tribute to Bondi victims at Ashes Test

Dec 16 2025

A moment of silence was observed Wednesday before the third Ashes Test with players from Australia and England wearing …

Chelsea battle into League Cup semis to ease pressure on Maresca

Dec 16 2025

Chelsea showed their support for unsettled boss Enzo Maresca as they survived a scare from third-tier Cardiff to reach …

Shiffrin extends slalom domination with Courchevel win

Dec 16 2025

Mikaela Shiffrin continued her ascendancy over the women's slalom in Courchevel on Tuesday night as she swept to a fifth …

Artificial snow woes for Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics organisers

Dec 16 2025

Organisers of the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics said Tuesday they had "a technical problem" with the production of …

FIFA announces $60 World Cup tickets for 'loyal fans'

Dec 16 2025

World Cup organisers on Tuesday announced a cheaper category of tickets after sustained criticism of the prices at the …

Dembele and Bonmati scoop FIFA Best awards

Dec 16 2025

France and Paris Saint-Germain attacker Ousmane Dembele won the men's FIFA Best award at a ceremony in Qatar on Tuesday, …

Shiffrin dominates first run in Courchevel slalom

Dec 16 2025

Mikaela Shiffrin posted the fastest time in the first run of the World Cup slalom in Courchevel on Tuesday, a discipline …

Hamraoui loses case against PSG over lack of support after attack

Dec 16 2025

Ex-Paris Saint-Germain women's footballer Kheira Hamraoui on Tuesday lost her 3.5 million-euro ($4m) claim before a …

Decades after Bosman, football's transfer war rages on

Dec 16 2025

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

Australia's Green becomes most expensive overseas buy in IPL history

Dec 16 2025

Australia all-rounder Cameron Green became the most expensive overseas buy in Indian Premier League history on Tuesday.

Man City star Doku sidelined until new year

Dec 16 2025

Pep Guardiola said Manchester City will be without injured Belgium winger Jeremy Doku until the new year.

Man who hit Liverpool parade jailed for over 21 years

Dec 16 2025

A driver who in a fit of road rage drove into crowds celebrating Liverpool's Premier League victory was on Tuesday …

PSG ordered to pay around 60mn euros to Mbappe in wage dispute

Dec 16 2025

Paris Saint-Germain were ordered by a French labour court to pay their former forward Kylian Mbappe up to 61 million …

Manchester United 'wanted me to leave', claims Fernandes

Dec 16 2025

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes told Portuguese media the Premier League club had wanted to sell him this …

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

Dec 16 2025

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

Dec 16 2025

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

Dec 16 2025

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

Dec 16 2025

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

Dec 16 2025

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

Dec 16 2025

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

Dec 16 2025

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

Cunningham leads Pistons past Celtics

Dec 16 2025

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

Dec 16 2025

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

Dec 16 2025

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

Dec 16 2025

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

Dec 16 2025

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 …

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 …