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Off-field drama overshadowing Toulouse's Champions Cup tilt

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Antoine Dupont's record six-time Champions Cup winners Toulouse head to Glasgow on Saturday with off-field issues …

Afghan IOC member Asghari hopes Taliban dialogue spark u-turn over women's rights

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Afghanistan's International Olympic Committee member Samira Asghari has told AFP that the Taliban authorities must face …

Liverpool boss Slot to hold talks with unhappy Salah

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Liverpool boss Arne Slot said he would speak to Mohamed Salah on Friday morning before deciding on the forward's …

Messi to unveil 21-metre statue of himself on India 'GOAT' tour

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Lionel Messi will unveil a 21-metre (70-foot) statue of himself in India on Saturday as he embarks on a three-day tour …

Falcons edge reeling Buccaneers 29-28 in NFL

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Zane Gonzalez booted the game-winning field goal as time expired to lift the Atlanta Falcons to a 29-28 NFL victory over …

Mane v Mbemba: An AFCON cameo to relish in Morocco

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The highlight of Group D at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco promises to be the showdown between two …

Aubameyang faces familiar foes as Marseille seek title revival

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Veteran goal-grabber Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang will face his former employers Monaco in Ligue 1 on Sunday, with his …

Injury-hit Bucks down Celtics, Rockets edge Clippers

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The short-handed Milwaukee Bucks shook off a slow start and dominated in the second half to beat Boston 116-101 on …

Duffy takes 5-38 as NZ thrash West Indies for 1-0 Test series lead

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Jacob Duffy took 5-38 as New Zealand cruised to a nine-wicket victory over the West Indies in the second Test in …

Federer to headline launch of 2026 Australian Open

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Roger Federer will return to the scene of some of his greatest triumphs in January when he headlines a "Battle of the …

Duffy takes five as NZ thrash West Indies for 1-0 Test series lead

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Jacob Duffy took five wickets as New Zealand cruised to a nine-wicket victory over the West Indies in the second Test in …

Fan group calls for 'immediate halt' to World Cup ticket sales

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Fans' group Football Supporters Europe (FSE) called on Thursday for FIFA to stop the sale of tickets for next year's …

Australia depth shows up England's Ashes 'failures'

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A well-drilled Australia are on the cusp of retaining the Ashes after just six days of cricket -- not bad for a team …

Villa and Forest win in Europa League as Celtic thrashed by Roma

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Aston Villa beat Basel 2-1 in the Europa League on Thursday to secure their eighth successive win, while Nottingham …

Salah's future in focus as Liverpool face Brighton

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All eyes are on Mohamed Salah's uncertain future at Liverpool as Arne Slot tries to shut out the noise and prepare his …

Duffy takes five as NZ tear through West Indies to arrow in on win

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Jacob Duffy took five wickets as the West Indies were rolled for 128 in the second Test against New Zealand in …

West Indies on the ropes at 98-6 in second New Zealand Test

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The West Indies were on the ropes at lunch on day three of the second Test in Wellington on Friday, 98-6 and at risk of …

Steelers' Watt in hospital for evaluation of 'lung situation'

Dec 11 2025

Pittsburgh's star pass rusher T.J. Watt was in hospital Thursday for evaluation of his lung after experiencing …

Revived Patriots face Bills test in hunt for playoffs

Dec 11 2025

High-flying New England face a mouth-watering test against Josh Allen's Buffalo Bills Sunday, seeking a win over their …

Ex-NBA player Jason Collins says he's fighting stage 4 brain cancer

Dec 11 2025

Jason Collins, the former NBA player who became the first openly gay man to play in a major US pro sports league, said …

Nigeria choose AFCON squad stacked with star strikers

Dec 11 2025

Forwards and former CAF player of the year award winners Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman headline the 28-man Nigeria …

IOC calls for full reintegration of Russians to youth competitions

Dec 11 2025

The International Olympic Committee on Thursday urged sports bodies to fully reintegrate Russian and Belarusian athletes …

Forest win at Utrecht in Europa League as Rangers lose again

Dec 11 2025

Nottingham Forest bolstered their hopes of qualifying directly for the last 16 of the Europa League with a 2-1 win at …

Johnson's Grand Slam Track files for bankruptcy, vows to return

Dec 11 2025

Michael Johnson's troubled Grand Slam Track athletics circuit filed for bankruptcy protection on Thursday, saying the …

Fan group calls for 'immediate halt' to World Cup tickets

Dec 11 2025

Fans' group Football Supporters Europe (FSE) called on Thursday for FIFA to stop the sale of tickets for next year's …

De Kock stars as South Africa win big to level India T20 series

Dec 11 2025

Opener Quinton de Kock hit a 46-ball 90 to set up South Africa's convincing 51-run win over India in the second T20 …

Morocco include injured captain Hakimi in AFCON squad

Dec 11 2025

Morocco included injured captain Achraf Hakimi in a 26-man squad named on Thursday for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

Olympic ski champion Gisin to undergo neck surgery after training crash

Dec 11 2025

Skier Michelle Gisin, a double Olympic champion, will undergo neck surgery after a fall in a downhill training session …

Ben Sulayem to stand unopposed as FIA election goes ahead

Dec 11 2025

Mohammed Ben Sulayem, the only candidate to succeed himself as president of the International Automobile Federation …

Man United say financial results show 'transformation' of club

Dec 11 2025

Manchester United chief executive Omar Berrada said the latest financial results released on Thursday show "strong …

British cycling great Hoy recovers from 'worst' crash

Dec 11 2025

British six-time Olympic cycling champion Chris Hoy said he recently suffered the "worst" crash of his life as he …

Hay fifty on debut helps put New Zealand on top in West Indies Test

Dec 11 2025

Mitch Hay scored an aggressive half-century on his Test debut to help New Zealand to a 41-run lead over the West Indies …

Thunder demolish Suns, Spurs shock Lakers to reach NBA Cup semis

Dec 11 2025

The Oklahoma City Thunder bagged a 16th straight victory on Wednesday, thrashing Phoenix 138-89 to romp into an NBA Cup …

Hay fifty on debut helps New Zealand to 73-run lead against West Indies

Dec 11 2025

Mitch Hay scored a half-century on his Test debut to help New Zealand to a 73-run lead as they were bowled out by the …

Ex-Man Utd star Lingard scores on tearful farewell to South Korea

Dec 11 2025

Former Manchester United and England star Jesse Lingard signed off with a goal in his final game for FC Seoul before …

Breakout star: teenage B-girl on mission to show China is cool

Dec 11 2025

Flipping and spinning on a studio floor, 17-year-old Royal is a star in China's breakdancing scene and aiming for gold …

Debut fifty for Hay takes New Zealand to 200-5 in West Indies Test

Dec 11 2025

Debutant Mitch Hay's unbeaten 50 guided New Zealand to 200-5 at tea on day two of the second Test in Wellington on …

Sweet 16 as Thunder demolish Suns to reach NBA Cup semis

Dec 11 2025

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 28 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder bagged a 16th consecutive victory to romp into the …

Eddie Jones given Japan vote of confidence for 2027 World Cup

Dec 11 2025

Eddie Jones will coach Japan at the 2027 Rugby World Cup after surviving a performance review at the end of a mixed …

US drops bid to preserve FIFA bribery convictions

Dec 11 2025

The US government has moved to drop its case against a former Fox broadcasting executive involved in the FIFA corruption …

Conway fifty takes New Zealand to 112-2 in West Indies Test

Dec 11 2025

Devon Conway scored an unbeaten fifty to guide New Zealand to 112-2 at lunch on day two of the second Test in Wellington …

'Grateful' Alonso feels Real Madrid stars' support amid slump

Dec 10 2025

Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso said he feels backed by his squad to stay at the helm despite a 2-1 Champions League …

Arsenal crush Club Brugge to keep 100% Champions League record

Dec 10 2025

Noni Madueke and Gabriel Martinelli scored wonder goals as Arsenal outclassed Club Brugge 3-0 on Wednesday to make it …

Man City edge Real Madrid to leave Alonso on brink

Dec 10 2025

Manchester City came from behind to beat Real Madrid 2-1 on Wednesday in the Champions League and leave Xabi Alonso's …

Haaland stuns Real as Arsenal remain perfect in Brugge

Dec 10 2025

Erling Haaland scored his 34th goal for club and country this season to give Manchester City a 2-1 win at Real Madrid on …

Superb Simon guides Athletic to PSG draw

Dec 10 2025

Spain goalkeeper Unai Simon put in a superb performance to help Athletic Bilbao to a 0-0 draw with Champions League …

Arsenal crush Club Brugge to keep 100% record in Champions League

Dec 10 2025

Noni Madueke and Gabriel Martinelli scored stunning goals as Arsenal outclassed Club Brugge 3-0 on Wednesday to make it …

'A little scared': high-school coach Rivers returns to NFL action

Dec 10 2025

Forty-four-year-old grandfather Philip Rivers was happy coaching his son's high school team and watching NFL games from …

Veteran skier Vonn 'in possibly the best shape' of her life

Dec 10 2025

Veteran US comeback queen Lindsey Vonn suggested on Wednesday that she was "in possibly the best shape" of her life as …

Egypt switches off Liverpool after Salah fallout

Dec 10 2025

At a cafe in a bustling Cairo neighbourhood, Liverpool games once drew wall-to-wall crowds, but with Mohamed Salah off …

Mets slugger Alonso set for Orioles move: reports

Dec 10 2025

New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso has agreed a five-year $155 million deal to join the Baltimore Orioles, multiple …

Celtic boss Nancy 'won't waste time' on criticism

Dec 10 2025

Wilfried Nancy will not "waste time" on the negative reaction that followed his debut defeat as Celtic boss.

Evenepoel to share Red Bull lead with Lipowitz at Tour de France

Dec 10 2025

Remco Evenepoel will share the leadership role with Florian Lipowitz at the 2026 Tour de France, he said at Red Bull …

NFL to play regular season games in Munich in 2026 and 2028

Dec 10 2025

The NFL will play two regular season games in the German city of Munich in 2026 and 2028, continuing the organisation's …

Sabalenka says transgender women in WTA events 'not fair'

Dec 10 2025

World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka said Tuesday that she considers it "not fair" that the women's professional tennis tour …

Gerrard urges Salah to stay at Liverpool and 'reverse away' from outburst

Dec 10 2025

Liverpool great Steven Gerrard believes the club still need Mohamed Salah as he urged the star forward to "reverse away" …

All Black wing Reece signs for French side Perpignan

Dec 10 2025

New Zealand international winger Sevu Reece will join French side Perpignan next season provided the Catalan club …

Spurs' Simons wants to 'build legacy' as he succeeds Son

Dec 10 2025

Xavi Simons said he wanted to "build my own legacy" after marking the return of Son Heung-min on a visit to Tottenham …

Egypt teammates rally behind unsettled Salah before AFCON

Dec 10 2025

While the future of Mohamed Salah at Liverpool hangs in the balance, Egypt teammates have rallied behind the national …

New Zealand lose Tickner as West Indies all out for 205

Dec 10 2025

New Zealand fought back to claim first day honours in the second Test against the West Indies in Wellington, but the …

Tickner rushed to hospital as New Zealand bowl out West Indies for 205

Dec 10 2025

The West Indies threw away a fine start to be bowled out for 205 in the first innings of the second Test against New …

Cambodia pull out of SEA Games in Thailand over border conflict

Dec 10 2025

Cambodia withdrew on Wednesday from the Southeast Asian Games, an Olympic official said, as a border conflict with hosts …

Orlando to face New York in NBA Cup semis at Vegas

Dec 10 2025

The Orlando Magic, sparked by 37 points from Desmond Bane, and the New York Knicks advanced to an NBA Cup semi-final …

Cambodia pull out of SEA Games in Thailand: organisers

Dec 10 2025

Cambodia withdrew on Wednesday from the Southeast Asian Games, a Games official said, as a border conflict with hosts …

Captain Cummins back in Australia squad for third Ashes Test

Dec 10 2025

Australia captain Pat Cummins is in line to return for the third Ashes Test against England in Adelaide after being …

West Indies 175-4 after Tickner takes three in second New Zealand Test

Dec 10 2025

The West Indies lost two wickets in the afternoon session as they reached 175-4 at tea on day one of the second Test as …

West Indies 92-2 after being asked to bat in second New Zealand Test

Dec 10 2025

The West Indies reached 92-2 at lunch on day one of the second Test after being asked to bat by New Zealand in …

Mass graft raids rattle Argentine football

Dec 10 2025

Argentine police raided national football headquarters and several top clubs Tuesday, in a sweeping money-laundering …

NFL Colts to bring 44-year-old QB Rivers out of retirement: reports

Dec 10 2025

Philip Rivers, a 44-year-old retired quarterback, is reportedly joining the practice squad of the injury-ravaged …

Liverpool's Slot swerves further Salah talk after late Inter win

Dec 09 2025

Arne Slot dedicated Tuesday's 1-0 Champions League win at Inter Milan to the players he took to Italy, refusing to …

Kounde double helps Barcelona claim Frankfurt comeback win

Dec 09 2025

Unlikely goalscoring hero Jules Kounde bagged two headers to help Barcelona beat Eintracht Frankfurt 2-1 on Tuesday in …

Spurs sink Slavia Prague to boost last-16 bid in front of Son

Dec 09 2025

Tottenham bolstered their bid to qualify for the Champions League last 16 with a 3-0 win over Slavia Prague in front of …

Maresca concerned as Atalanta fight back to beat Chelsea

Dec 09 2025

Enzo Maresca admitted he was "worried" by Chelsea's slump after Atalanta's 2-1 victory in the Champions League extended …

Liverpool edge Inter in Champions League as Chelsea lose in Italy

Dec 09 2025

Liverpool snatched a 1-0 win away to Inter Milan in the Champions League on Tuesday without unsettled star Mohamed …

Arsenal ensure Women's Champions League play-off berth

Dec 09 2025

Holders Arsenal ensured they will reach at least the knockout play-offs of the Women's Champions League on Tuesday with …

Late penalty drama helps Liverpool defy Salah crisis at angry Inter

Dec 09 2025

Liverpool bounced back from a damaging row with Mohamed Salah by beating Inter Milan 1-0 on Tuesday and kicking their …

Liverpool defy Salah crisis by beating Inter Milan in Champions League

Dec 09 2025

Liverpool bounced back from a damaging row with Mohamed Salah by beating Inter Milan 1-0 on Tuesday and kicking their …

De Ketelaere inspires Atalanta fightback to beat Chelsea

Dec 09 2025

Charles De Ketelaere inspired Atalanta's stirring fightback to beat Chelsea 2-1 in the Champions League as the Blues' …

Injury-hit Arsenal in 'dangerous circle' but Arteta defends training methods

Dec 09 2025

Mikel Arteta defended injury-hit Arsenal's training methods despite admitting his side are in a "dangerous" situation …

Karl and Gnabry spark Bayern to comeback win over Sporting

Dec 09 2025

Revitalised striker Serge Gnabry and teenage forward Lennart Karl helped inspire Bayern Munich to a come-from-behind 3-1 …

Under-fire Alonso says Real Madrid situation can 'change quickly'

Dec 09 2025

Under-pressure Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso insisted the situation he is in can swiftly change ahead of a potentially …

Ivory Coast recall Zaha for AFCON title defence

Dec 09 2025

Defending champions Ivory Coast have recalled 33-year-old former Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha for the 2025 Africa …

Trump's FIFA peace prize breached neutrality, claims rights group

Dec 09 2025

Human rights group FairSquare has filed a complaint to FIFA's ethics committee claiming the world football body's …

NHL 'optimistic' about Olympic rink but could pull out

Dec 09 2025

North America's National Hockey League (NHL) said it was "cautiously optimistic" about the Milan Olympic rink but warned …

Pandya blitz helps India thrash South Africa in T20 opener

Dec 09 2025

Hardik Pandya struck an unbeaten 59 and took a key wicket as India thrashed South Africa by 101 runs in the first T20 …

Woltemade's 'British humour' helped him fit in at Newcastle - Howe

Dec 09 2025

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe said Nick Woltemade's British sense of humour helped him adapt to life in England, ahead of …

Miami's Messi wins second consecutive MLS MVP award

Dec 09 2025

Lionel Messi won his second consecutive Major League Soccer Most Valuable Player award on Tuesday after propelling Inter …

Jesus added to Arsenal's Champions League squad

Dec 09 2025

Gabriel Jesus has been added to Arsenal's Champions League squad as the Brazil striker steps up his long-awaited return …

Red Bull part ways with influential advisor Marko

Dec 09 2025

Red Bull confirmed on Tuesday the departure of influential advisor Helmut Marko who oversaw the progression of serial …

Salah trains in Liverpool as Saudis plan winter transfer move

Dec 09 2025

Mohamed Salah reported for Liverpool training on Tuesday as doubts grow about the star's future at the Premier League …

Police raid Argentine football HQ, clubs in graft probe

Dec 09 2025

Argentine authorities raided the headquarters of the national football association and several major teams on Tuesday as …

Saudi Arabia intent on recruiting Salah in winter transfer window

Dec 09 2025

Saudi Arabia says it will do "whatever it can" to recruit unsettled Liverpool star Mohamed Salah during the winter …

Heaven urges Man Utd to maintain European faith

Dec 09 2025

Ayden Heaven believes a return to European football is well within Manchester United's reach following Monday's 4-1 win …

Salah turns up for training with Liverpool future in balance

Dec 09 2025

Mohamed Salah reported for Liverpool training on Tuesday as doubts continued to grow about the star striker's future at …

Red Bull part ways with influential advisor Marko - reports

Dec 09 2025

Red Bull's influential advisor Helmut Marko is leaving the Formula One giants, it was reported by several media outlets …

Real Madrid's Mbappe misses training ahead of Man City clash

Dec 09 2025

Real Madrid's French superstar Kylian Mbappe did not come out to train with his team-mates on Tuesday on the eve of his …

England fast bowler Wood out of Ashes tour with injury

Dec 09 2025

Fast bowler Mark Wood will play no further part in the Ashes tour and is to fly home from Australia at the weekend, …

SEA Games to open in Thailand with tightened security

Dec 09 2025

The Southeast Asian Games officially open in Bangkok on Tuesday with security for athletes tightened due to fresh border …

Suns, Spurs win in last tuneups for NBA Cup showdowns

Dec 09 2025

A balanced scoring attack helped Phoenix outlast Minnesota 108-105 on Monday despite a 40-point NBA performance by …

Chargers edge reigning champions Eagles after defensive show

Dec 09 2025

Tony Jefferson intercepted a Jalen Hurts pass in overtime to give the Los Angeles Chargers a 22-19 victory over …

Hay to debut for New Zealand as Blundell out of 2nd West Indies Test

Dec 09 2025

Injury-hit New Zealand will give a debut to wicketkeeper Mitch Hay in the second Test against the West Indies in …

World record winning streak sets up Morocco for AFCON challenge

Dec 09 2025

A world record run of 18 consecutive victories has set up Achraf Hakimi-inspired Morocco perfectly for their 2025 Africa …