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Injury forces Olympic champion Hodgkinson out of 800m record bid in own race

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Olympic 800 metres champion Keely Hodgkinson has been forced to abandon a world record attempt this weekend after the …

Swiatek tops Rybakina to reach Doha semi-finals

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Three-time defending champion Iga Swiatek advanced to the semi-finals of the Qatar Open on Thursday with a straight-sets …

PGA Tour chief Monahan pleased with how LIV talks progressing

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PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan says reunification talks with Saudi backers of LIV Golf are progressing and he is …

Conflict puts question mark over Rwanda's world cycling championships

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Rwanda is set to stage cycling's world championships in September, but fears over an escalation in the conflict with …

Reindeer tensions stalk Swedish rally

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Reindeer apparently slain in a grisly manner and a conflict between local Sami reindeer herders and organisers have cast …

LPGA adopts new pace of play policy with faster time deadlines

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The LPGA announced a new pace of play policy on Thursday with lower time thresholds for stroke penalties that will begin …

Jets moving on without Rodgers

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The New York Jets and quarterback Aaron Rodgers have parted ways, the club said on Thursday.

Swiatek, Alexandrova advance to Doha semi-finals

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Three-time defending champion Iga Swiatek advanced to the semi-finals of the WTA Qatar Open on Thursday with a straight …

Lower division USL plans rival to MLS

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The lower division United Soccer League (USL) says it plans to create a top-flight rival to Major League Soccer by …

Kiwi Robinson happy to punch above her weight with world silver

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Alice Robinson expressed her pride at ensuring New Zealand again punched above its weight after she bagged a world …

Norris vows to 'get elbows out' in fight with Verstappen for F1 crown

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Lando Norris has warned Max Verstappen he will get his "elbows out" as the McLaren driver fights to dethrone the Formula …

Alexandrova battles past Pegula into Doha semi-finals

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Ekaterina Alexandrova ousted sixth-seed Jessica Pegula to sweep into the semi-finals of the WTA Qatar Open on Thursday.

PSG president Al-Khelaifi charged in French corporate abuse of power probe: source

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French judicial authorities have charged the president of Paris Saint-Germain football club, Nasser Al-Khelaifi, with …

Brignone scorches to world giant slalom gold in Shiffrin absence

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Italy's Federica Brignone laid down the two fastest runs to win gold in the women's giant slalom at the World Ski …

Howley leaves Wales Six Nations coaching set-up

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Wales assistant coach Rob Howley will not be part of the team's backroom staff for rest of the Six Nations following the …

Rubiales' lawyer asks Spanish court for his acquittal over kiss

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Luis Rubiales' lawyer asked a Spanish court on Thursday to acquit the ex-football chief over the kiss he gave Jenni …

Premier League sparks confusion by deleting statement on ban for Liverpool's Slot

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Arne Slot could still be in the dugout for Liverpool's Premier League match against Wolves this weekend despite …

Marquez flying for Ducati before MotoGP season

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Six-time Spanish world champion Marc Marquez set the fastest lap on Thursday in the second of two days of pre-season …

Brignone wins world giant slalom in Shiffrin absence

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Italy's Federica Brignone laid down the two fastest runs to win gold in the women's giant slalom at the World Ski …

Hundred cash windfall a 'seminal moment' for English cricket: ECB

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English cricket chiefs say a windfall of nearly £1 billion ($1.25 billion) from an auction of Hundred franchises is "a …

Norris puts 2025 McLaren through its paces at Silverstone

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McLaren put their 2025 Formula One car through its paces at Silverstone on Thursday, with Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri …

Liverpool's Slot banned for two matches after red card

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Liverpool manager Arne Slot has been handed a two-match touchline ban following his red card as tensions flared at the …

Forward Beirne signs Ireland contract extension

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Versatile forward Tadhg Beirne has signed a two-year contract extension Ireland and Munster, the Irish Rugby Football …

Brignone leads world giant slalom in Shiffrin absence

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Italy's Federica Brignone laid down a near-faultless first run to lead standings in the women's giant slalom at the …

Men's giant slalom at world championships - three things to watch

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Reigning world and Olympic champion Marco Odermatt will look to extend the Swiss men's dominance at the World Ski …

'Messengers of peace' - refugee Asian Games snowboarders fly Afghan flag

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Ahmad Habibzi pauses to pray at the top of the halfpipe hill on a mountain at the Yabuli Ski Resort in northeastern …

Hurricanes name four captains for Super Rugby season

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Wellington Hurricanes have named four captains for the Super Rugby season, employing the Maori kaitiaki approach of …

Suaalii-led Waratahs brimming with confidence ahead of Super Rugby season

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NSW Waratahs skipper Jake Gordon said Thursday the struggling Super Rugby team is ready for a new era with a host of …

McIlroy spoke to Trump on PGA-LIV deal, says new start needed

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Rory McIlroy spoke with President Donald Trump last month about stalled PGA Tour-LIV Golf talks and says top men's …

NHL announces World Cup of Hockey will return in 2028

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The World Cup of Hockey, last played in 2016, will return in February 2028 with hopes of commanding a regular place on …

Australian Open rules out mixed doubles changes after US Open furore

Feb 12 2025

The Australian Open on Thursday ruled out following the US Open's move to radically overhaul the mixed doubles …

Kompany hails composed Bayern's Champions League win at Celtic

Feb 12 2025

Vincent Kompany saluted Bayern Munich's composure and ignored the "crazy" atmosphere at Celtic to seize control of the …

Bayern sink Celtic as Feyenoord beat Milan in Champions League play-offs

Feb 12 2025

Harry Kane was on target as Bayern Munich beat Celtic 2-1 in Glasgow in the first leg of their Champions League play-off …

Liverpool's Van Dijk frustrated to draw Everton's 'cup final'

Feb 12 2025

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk said Everton's 98th minute equaliser to salvage a 2-2 draw was hard to take as the …

Maignan clanger hands Champions League gift to fired-up Feyenoord

Feb 12 2025

A catastrophic mistake by AC Milan's French goalkeeper Mike Maignan handed troubled Dutch side Feyenoord a precious 1-0 …

Liverpool held by Everton, four red cards in fiery last Goodison Park derby

Feb 12 2025

James Tarkowski struck in the 98th minute to salvage a 2-2 draw for Everton against Liverpool as four red cards were …

Benfica seize upper hand against Monaco in Champions League play-off

Feb 12 2025

Vangelis Pavlidis scored his sixth goal in this season's Champions League to give Benfica a 1-0 win away to 10-man …

Bayern sink Celtic to seize control of Champions League play-off

Feb 12 2025

Bayern Munich took a major step towards the Champions League last 16 as Michael Olise's thunderbolt and Harry Kane's …

Everton strike late to hold Liverpool in last derby at Goodison Park

Feb 12 2025

James Tarkowski struck in the 98th minute to salvage a 2-2 draw for Everton against Liverpool in a dramatic final …

Argentine MLS striker Acosta traded to Dallas by Cincinnati

Feb 12 2025

Argentine striker Luciano Acosta, the 2023 MLS Most Valuable Player, was traded from FC Cincinnati to FC Dallas on …

Battling Swiatek lines up Doha quarter-final against Rybakina

Feb 12 2025

Three-time defending Qatar Open champion Iga Swiatek scrapped her way past Czech youngster Linda Noskova on Wednesday to …

Spain prosecutor tells trial 'no doubt' Rubiales kiss 'non-consensual'

Feb 12 2025

A Spanish public prosecutor on Wednesday told the trial of ex-football chief Luis Rubiales there was "no doubt" the kiss …

'I will fight': Khelif responds to boxing organisation lawsuit

Feb 12 2025

Algerian Olympic champion Imane Khelif has denounced "false and offensive" allegations after the International Boxing …

Penalty row as Club Brugge gain Champions League advantage over Atalanta

Feb 12 2025

Gustaf Nilsson shot Club Brugge to a 2-1 win over Atalanta on Wednesday with a controversial penalty in stoppage time to …

Dodgers manager expects Sasaki, Yamamoto to pitch in Tokyo

Feb 12 2025

Japanese pitchers Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Roki Sasaki are expected to start for the Los Angeles Dodgers in season openers …

Sleightholme says Six Nations win over France has revived England's self-belief

Feb 12 2025

England wing Ollie Sleightholme believes a dramatic Six Nations win over France has renewed the team's faith in its own …

Rizwan and Salman smash tons as Pakistan defeat South Africa in record chase

Feb 12 2025

Mohammad Rizwan and Salman Agha cracked centuries to guide Pakistan into the tri-series final with a thumping six-wicket …

World heavyweight champion Usyk plans two more fights before retiring

Feb 12 2025

World heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk said Wednesday he intends to take on two more fights before heading into …

Bumrah absence a chance for 'world-class' Shami: India coach

Feb 12 2025

Jasprit Bumrah's absence from India's Champions Trophy team will be an opportunity for "world-class" Mohammed Shami and …

England can be 'dangerous' in Champions Trophy despite India loss: Buttler

Feb 12 2025

Captain Jos Buttler on Wednesday said England can be a "dangerous team" in the upcoming Champions Trophy despite their …

Gill ton helps India sweep England in ODI series

Feb 12 2025

Top-order batter Shubman Gill kept up his good form with a sparkling century to help India hammer England by 142 runs …

Van der Poel skips Rwanda road worlds for mountain bike title tilt

Feb 12 2025

Mathieu van der Poel said on Wednesday he will skip this year's world road race championships in favour of a tilt at the …

Nuno says Forest FA Cup run can boost Premier League campaign

Feb 12 2025

Nuno Espirito Santo believes an FA Cup run for Nottingham Forest could boost their efforts to finish in the top four of …

Von Allmen claims second world gold as Swiss sweep team combined

Feb 12 2025

Newly-crowned downhill champion Franjo von Allmen and Loic Meillard claimed gold to lead an impressive Swiss cleansweep …

Southgate's ex-assistant wins first game as Yokohama boss

Feb 12 2025

Former England assistant Steve Holland won his first game in charge of Japan's Yokohama F-Marinos, beating China's …

Motor racing's Jordan leads buy out of cash-strapped London Irish

Feb 12 2025

London Irish rugby club have been bought out of administration by a consortium led by former Formula One team boss Eddie …

Arsenal's Havertz out for season with torn hamstring - reports

Feb 12 2025

Arsenal's bid to win the Premier League could suffer a major setback following reports Kai Havertz is set to be ruled …

Record-setting Breetzke lifts South Africa to 352-5 in tri series

Feb 12 2025

Mathew Breetzke became the first batter to score a hundred and a half-century in his opening two one-day internationals …

Asalanka heroics power Sri Lanka to 49-run win over Australia

Feb 12 2025

Sri Lanka pulled off a stunning comeback against world champions Australia to clinch a 49-run victory in the first …

Gill ton helps India to 356 in third England ODI

Feb 12 2025

Top-order batsman Shubman Gill kept up his good form to hit 112 and help India reach 356 all out in the third and final …

Von Allmen in running for world double after combined downhill

Feb 12 2025

Switzerland's Franjo Von Allmen remained on course for a tilt at a golden double after the downhill section of the men's …

Who's crying now? Real Madrid's Vinicius has last laugh on Man City fans

Feb 12 2025

Vinicius Junior started the night with a reminder of his Ballon d'Or heartbreak, but ended it by reminding Manchester …

Marmoush's Man City move sparks excitement in Egypt

Feb 12 2025

In a packed cafe in Cairo, all eyes were glued to a flickering flat-screen TV, waiting for Omar Marmoush, now donning …

Shiffrin out, Brignone ready to take on giant slalom tyros

Feb 12 2025

There will be a new name etched as the winner of the women's giant slalom at the World Ski Championships in Saalbach on …

Future hosts Saudi Arabia 'watch and learn' on Asian Winter Games debut

Feb 12 2025

Saudi Arabia made their debut at the Asian Winter Games in China this week and will controversially host the next …

Towns drops 40 as Knicks maul Pacers, Sixers flop

Feb 12 2025

Karl-Anthony Towns scored 40 points as the New York Knicks blew past the Indiana Pacers 128-115 in the latest instalment …

Australia's Kuhnemann reported for suspect bowling action

Feb 12 2025

Australian spinner Matthew Kuhnemann has been reported for a suspect bowling action after his pivotal role in the Test …

New LIV boss says PGA Tour deal will send sport to 'moon and back'

Feb 12 2025

LIV Golf's new chief Scott O'Neil said Wednesday that Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) was "likely" to do a …

Fury as US Open chiefs announce mixed doubles revamp

Feb 12 2025

US tennis chiefs announced a radical overhaul of the US Open's mixed doubles on Tuesday, unveiling plans to stage the …

Barrett-bolstered Blues eye back-to-back Super Rugby titles

Feb 12 2025

Super Rugby champions Auckland Blues, strengthened by the return of Beauden Barrett, have high hopes of back-to-back …

A gifted footballer, Sam Kerr's reputation takes hit after London trial

Feb 12 2025

Sam Kerr will always be remembered as one of the greatest women's players to grace the game, but one drunken night out …

Chelsea star Kerr cleared of racial harassment of police officer

Feb 12 2025

Chelsea striker Sam Kerr was Tuesday found not guilty of causing racially aggravated harassment after calling a British …

Forest beat third-tier Exeter on penalties after huge FA Cup scare

Feb 11 2025

Nottingham Forest survived a huge scare to beat 10-man Exeter on penalties after a 2-2 draw on Tuesday, setting up an …

Real Madrid late show exposes Man City's decline

Feb 11 2025

Real Madrid once again twisted the knife into Pep Guardiola's Manchester City to compound a troubled season for the …

Guardiola laments lack of Man City composure in Madrid collapse

Feb 11 2025

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola said his side lacks composure to defend a lead after Real Madrid struck twice late on …

Classy Guirassy puts Dortmund in driving seat against Sporting

Feb 11 2025

Serhou Guirassy inspired Borussia Dortmund to a 3-0 win at Sporting Lisbon on Tuesday to help the German side take …

Unhappy Mbangula gives Juve advantage over PSV in Champions League play-offs

Feb 11 2025

Samuel Mbangula blasted his own performance in Juventus' 2-1 win over PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League even though …

Bellingham strikes late as Real Madrid pile misery on Man City

Feb 11 2025

Jude Bellingham scored the winner in stoppage time as Real Madrid twice came from behind to inflict more misery on …

Real Madrid stun Man City as PSG down Brest in Champions League

Feb 11 2025

Jude Bellingham snatched a stoppage-time winner as Real Madrid twice came from behind to beat Manchester City 3-2 in the …

Mbangula gives Juve advantage over PSV in Champions League play-offs

Feb 11 2025

Samuel Mbangula boosted Juventus' chances of reaching the last 16 of the Champions League by netting the late winner in …

US TV record 127.7 million watched Eagles win Super Bowl

Feb 11 2025

An estimated 127.7 million television viewers watched Super Bowl 59, ratings service Nielsen said Tuesday, making …

Dembele stars again as PSG beat Brest in Champions League play-off first leg

Feb 11 2025

Ousmane Dembele kept up his remarkable form in front of goal with a double as Paris Saint-Germain took a big step …

Scott says Trump meeting was 'positive' for PGA-LIV deal

Feb 11 2025

Adam Scott says his meeting with PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan and President Donald Trump last week was "positive" …

World number one Sabalenka dumped out of Qatar Open

Feb 11 2025

World number one Aryna Sabalenka suffered a shock defeat in the second round of the Qatar Open on Tuesday.

Ohtani excites with pitching video as MLB Dodgers begin work

Feb 11 2025

Shohei Ohtani, who led the Los Angeles Dodgers to last year's World Series title, appears set to make his return as a …

Bumrah ruled out of India's Champions Trophy squad

Feb 11 2025

India's hopes of landing the Champions Trophy took a hit on Tuesday when their leading fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah was …

Eagles offensive coordinator Moore hired as Saints coach

Feb 11 2025

Kellen Moore was hired as head coach of the NFL's New Orleans Saints on Tuesday, two days after helping guide the …

South Africa to face Argentina in London Rugby Championship clash

Feb 11 2025

World champions South Africa's Rugby Championship trip to Argentina has been switched to London's Twickenham stadium, …

Gatland leaves Wales coaching job after 14 straight Test losses

Feb 11 2025

Warren Gatland has left his role as Wales head coach by "mutual agreement" after a record run of 14 straight Test …

Crew open against Toluca, Miami with Atlas in Leagues Cup

Feb 11 2025

Defending champion Columbus Crew will open against Toluca while 2023 winner Inter Miami debuts against Atlas when the …

Rodgers hopes to make Bayern 'hurt' at Celtic

Feb 11 2025

Brendan Rodgers said a glamour Champions League play-off tie against Bayern Munich is the stage he wanted for Celtic and …

Man Utd legends gather to pay final respects to 'one of the greatest' Law

Feb 11 2025

Manchester United's former manager Alex Ferguson and current boss Ruben Amorim were among those in attendance for the …

Everton's Moyes aims to bridge gap to mighty Liverpool

Feb 11 2025

David Moyes admits the gap between Everton and Liverpool is "as big as it's been for a long time" as he prepares for the …

US star Vonn eyes Olympic hurrah after bowing out of world champs

Feb 11 2025

Twenty years on from her world championship debut, there was no fairytale ending for US star Lindsey Vonn in the women's …

Chelsea's Boehly buys stake in Hundred cricket franchise Trent Rockets

Feb 11 2025

Chelsea co-owner Todd Boehly has agreed to buy a 49 percent stake in Hundred franchise Trent Rockets, becoming the …

Shiffrin bags record-equalling 15th world medal after Johnson combo

Feb 11 2025

Mikaela Shiffrin rebounded from a crash that she said left her with post-traumatic stress disorder with a …

Man Utd greats gather to pay final respects to Denis Law

Feb 11 2025

Manchester United's former manager Alex Ferguson and current boss Ruben Amorim were among those in attendance for the …

Chelsea star Kerr cleared of racially aggravated harassment

Feb 11 2025

Chelsea striker Sam Kerr was Tuesday found not guilty of causing racially aggravated harassment after calling a London …

Kobe romp into AFC Champions League last 16 as Japan teams dominate

Feb 11 2025

Japanese champions Vissel Kobe romped into the knockout stages of the AFC Champions League on Tuesday, a 4-0 victory …

Gauff dumped out of Qatar Open by Kostyuk

Feb 11 2025

Coco Gauff suffered a surprise early exit from the Qatar Open on Tuesday with a straight-sets defeat by Ukraine's Marta …

US pairing of Shiffrin, Johnson win team combined world gold, Vonn 16th

Feb 11 2025

US star Mikaela Shiffrin marked her return from injury by teaming up with Breezy Johnson for a stunning combined gold at …

India loss won't hurt if we win Champions Trophy: Duckett

Feb 11 2025

England opener Ben Duckett said on Tuesday even a 3-0 one-day series loss in India will not affect the team's morale …