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Moody salutes Weir and Burrow for raising MND awareness

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Former England captain Lewis Moody said he had been "brought in off the bench" as he paid tribute to fellow rugby …

Newey to take over as Aston Martin team principal in 2026

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Formula One technical guru Adrian Newey will become Aston Martin's team principal in 2026.

England centre Marchant set for Prem return with World Cup goal

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Joe Marchant will join Sale next season, the Prem club announced Wednesday, meaning the England centre will become …

Chilwell wants to give World Cup 'middle finger' to critics

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Strasbourg defender Ben Chilwell has set his sights on delivering "the biggest middle finger" to his critics by winning …

Women's World Cup winner Dow retires from rugby

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England's World Cup-winning wing Abby Dow has retired from rugby aged 28, it was announced Wednesday.

Maresca says 'nothing has changed' for Chelsea after Barcelona win

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Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca tried to keep his youthful side's stunning 3-0 win at home to 10-man Barcelona in …

IOC chief Coventry in tears as 2026 Winter Games torch relay sets off

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New International Olympic Committee (IOC) chief Kirsty Coventry fought back tears on Wednesday as she urged nations to …

India's Ahmedabad: ancient city with sporting dreams, dark history

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India's historic city of Ahmedabad will host the 2030 Commonwealth Games, a landmark event for a metropolis that is a …

Ahmedabad to host centenary Commonwealth Games in 2030

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The Indian city of Ahmedabad will stage the 2030 multi-sport Commonwealth Games 100 years after the inaugural edition …

Tandy backs untested Wales team against South Africa

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Steve Tandy insisted on Wednesday he had faith in the largely untested team he has selected to face world champions …

Reijnders adamant Man City will keep calm after Leverkusen loss

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Tijjani Reijnders has insisted there will be no loss of nerve at Manchester City following their surprise defeat by …

Tandy makes wholesale Wales changes for Springboks

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Starved of 13 players back on club duty, Wales coach Steve Tandy on Wednesday made wholesale changes to the team to take …

Irish lock Ryan gets three game ban for Springbok red card

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Ireland lock James Ryan has been banned for three matches after making a dangerous clearout at a ruck during last …

Bavuma relishes history and memories in 2-0 Test sweep of India

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Skipper Temba Bavuma said his South Africa team had written their names in history after romping to a 2-0 Test whitewash …

Gambhir under fierce pressure as India suffer biggest Test defeat

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Underfire Gautam Gambhir said it was up to the Indian cricket board to decide his fate as coach after overseeing a 2-0 …

South Africa condemn India to biggest Test loss for series sweep

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Spinner Simon Harmer took six wickets as South Africa thrashed India by 408 runs in the second Test on Wednesday to …

From hair weaves to dagger-toting refs: five sumo facts

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Ukrainian sumo wrestler Danylo Yavhusishyn celebrated his promotion to the ancient Japanese sport's second-highest rank …

South Africa condemn India to biggest home Test loss for series sweep

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Spinner Simon Harmer took six wickets as South Africa romped to victory by 408 runs in the second Test for their first …

India 90-5 to put South Africa on cusp of 2-0 Test sweep

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Simon Harmer took four wickets to leave India foundering at 90-5 and put South Africa on the cusp of a 2-0 Test …

Ukrainian sumo wrestler earns record-breaking promotion

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Sumo wrestler Danylo Yavhusishyn made more history on Wednesday as he became the first Ukrainian to be promoted to the …

Wizards snap 14-game NBA skid while Magic rout 76ers

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Washington's C.J. McCollum scored a season-high 46 points and the NBA-worst Wizards snapped a 14-game losing streak on …

Pele's brand acquired by family business of Neymar Jr.

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Iconic footballer Pele's brand came under the ownership of another prominent Brazilian athlete, Neymar Santos Jr., after …

Ronaldo can play in 2026 World Cup opener as FIFA 'suspend' ban

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Portugal superstar Cristiano Ronaldo can play in the opening matches of the 2026 World Cup after global football …

Maresca warns against Messi hype after Estevao wonder goal

Nov 25 2025

Enzo Maresca on Tuesday played down comparisons between Estevao and Lionel Messi after Chelsea's wonderkid scored a …

Chelsea dominate Barca in Champions League, Man City lose

Nov 25 2025

Chelsea romped to a dominant 3-0 win at home to 10-man Barcelona in the Champions League on Tuesday, while Pep …

Guirassy scores twice as Dortmund cruise past 10-man Villarreal

Nov 25 2025

Serhou Guirassy scored twice as Borussia Dortmund beat 10-man Villarreal 4-0 at home in the Champions League on Tuesday.

Guardiola gamble backfires in Man City loss to Leverkusen

Nov 25 2025

Pep Guardiola took the blame after his selection gamble backfired as under-strength Manchester City suffered a shock 2-0 …

Chiefs and Cowboys under pressure for US holiday game

Nov 25 2025

Patrick Mahomes leads the Kansas City Chiefs into Dallas on Thursday's US Thanksgiving holiday in a game both teams must …

Estevao dazzles for rampant Chelsea as 10-man Barcelona fold

Nov 25 2025

Estevao scored a breathtaking solo Champions League goal to win the battle of the teenage prodigies against Lamine Yamal …

FIFA to keep top seeds apart in expanded 2026 World Cup draw

Nov 25 2025

FIFA revealed on Tuesday that the top four seeded nations at the 2026 World Cup will occupy two separate halves of the …

NFL bans Panthers safety Moehrig for punch to the groin

Nov 25 2025

Carolina Panthers safety Tre'von Moehrig was suspended for one game by the NFL on Tuesday after punching San Francisco …

Arsenal hope for Odegaard return in Bayern showdown

Nov 25 2025

Mikel Arteta said Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard is in contention to return from injury for Wednesday's Champions …

Canada Olympic swimming champion Oleksiak banned two years

Nov 25 2025

Canadian swimmer Penny Oleksiak, the country's most decorated female Olympian, has accepted a two-year suspension over …

PSG court hearing on Mbappe league ruling set for February

Nov 25 2025

The preliminary court hearing requested by Paris Saint-Germain over a French football league (LFP) decision in the …

Frank backs struggling Spurs to bounce back in Paris

Nov 25 2025

Tottenham Hotspur boss Thomas Frank insists his team can get back on track in Wednesday's daunting Champions League …

Alonso says must 'know how to live with' criticism at Real Madrid

Nov 25 2025

Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso said Tuesday he must know how to handle criticism and media speculation over his future …

Slot feels 'guilty' over Liverpool's 'ridiculous' slump

Nov 25 2025

Arne Slot admitted he feels "guilty" over Liverpool's "ridiculous" slump ahead of Wednesday's Champions League tie …

FIFA chief to receive Lebanese citizenship: association

Nov 25 2025

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun informed FIFA President Gianni Infantino of his approval to grant him Lebanese …

India, Pakistan to face off in group stage of T20 World Cup: ICC

Nov 25 2025

Bitter rivals India and Pakistan have been clubbed together in the same group and will play each other on February 15 in …

Rain forces changes to 2026 Winter Olympics flame ceremony

Nov 25 2025

Rainy weather has forced a running change to Wednesday's ceremony in ancient Olympia for the lighting of the sacred …

Vienna's Spanish Riding School probed over animal abuse claims

Nov 25 2025

Austria is probing Vienna's Spanish Riding School after claims that the famed school mistreated some of its Lipizzaner …

Man accused of Liverpool parade crash in tears as trial opens

Nov 25 2025

A British man wiped away tears Tuesday as his trial began for allegedly driving his car into crowds at Liverpool …

Dembele could return for PSG against Spurs after latest injury lay-off

Nov 25 2025

Ballon d'Or winner Ousmane Dembele could make his latest comeback in an injury-stunted season when Paris Saint-Germain …

2026 Winter Olympics flame to be lit in ancient Olympia

Nov 25 2025

The sacred flame for the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics in Italy will be lit in ancient Olympia, Greece on …

South Africa on brink of first Test series win in India since 2000

Nov 25 2025

South Africa had India tottering at 27-2 after setting the hosts a mammoth target of 549 in the second Test on Tuesday, …

South Africa on brink of Test series win with India tottering on 27-2

Nov 25 2025

South Africa had India tottering at 27-2, after declaring their innings and setting a mammoth target of 549, to be on …

Stubbs hits 94 as South Africa set India mammoth 549 target

Nov 25 2025

Tristan Stubbs made 94 as South Africa declared their second innings on 260-5 to set India a record victory target of …

Rugby Australia back 'world's best coach' Schmidt after tour flop

Nov 25 2025

Rugby Australia threw its support behind embattled Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt on Tuesday, saying it had "absolute …

Stubbs scores fifty as South Africa extend lead over India to 508

Nov 25 2025

Tristan Stubbs scored an unbeaten half-century as South Africa extended their second-innings lead over India to an …

'Amateurish' England lashed for skipping pink-ball warm-up

Nov 25 2025

England have been slammed as "amateurish" after their main stars opted to skip a pink-ball tour game despite being …

Kane relishing new Bayern role before Arsenal clash

Nov 25 2025

Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane returns to north London on Wednesday to face old rivals Arsenal arguably in the best …

Inter's big game credentials in doubt ahead of Atletico clash

Nov 25 2025

Inter Milan head into Wednesday's match at Atletico Madrid still reeling from a derby defeat to AC Milan and with doubts …

Delirium, painkillers: swimmers conquer Hong Kong seas over 21 hours

Nov 25 2025

After 20 hours and 56 minutes of non-stop swimming, Simon Holliday hauls himself up the steps of Disneyland pier, knees …

Jadeja takes two but South Africa lead by 395 in India Test

Nov 25 2025

India's Ravindra Jadeja took two wickets but South Africa extended their lead to a formidable 395 as they closed in on a …

Hazlewood back bowling in big Ashes boost for Australia

Nov 25 2025

Injured pace spearheads Josh Hazlewood and Pat Cummins bowled in the nets on Tuesday in a major boost for Australia …

Detroit win streak hits 13, Raptors take eighth in a row

Nov 25 2025

Cade Cunningham scored 24 points and grabbed 11 rebounds to spark the Detroit Pistons to their franchise record-tying …

Kyrgios to play Kooyong Classic in Australian Open sign

Nov 25 2025

Nick Kyrgios signed up for the Kooyong Classic on Tuesday in a signal that the injury-wracked star is planning a …

Niners beat Panthers to boost NFL playoff chances

Nov 25 2025

Brock Purdy threw for one touchdown and Christian McCaffrey ran for another to lift San Francisco over the Carolina …

Everton shrug off bizarre red card to beat blunt Man Utd

Nov 25 2025

Everton survived an astonishing moment of madness at Old Trafford on Monday when Idrissa Gueye was sent off for slapping …

Everton shrug off bizarre red card to beat Man Utd

Nov 24 2025

Everton survived an astonishing moment of madness at Old Trafford on Monday when Idrissa Gueye was sent off for slapping …

Former F1 driver Mick Schumacher joins IndyCar

Nov 24 2025

Mick Schumacher, son of seven-time Formula One world champion Michael Schumacher, will drive in the full 2026 IndyCar …

Rashford thriving in Barcelona sunshine: Flick

Nov 24 2025

Barcelona manager Hansi Flick said on Monday Marcus Rashford is benefiting from a change of scene -- including sunny …

Toulouse prosecutor to probe Jaminet's 450,000 euros transfer buy out

Nov 24 2025

A public prosecutor's office said on Monday it was opening a preliminary investigation into the 2022 transfer of France …

Gymnastics great Whitlock ends retirement in quest for 2028 Olympics

Nov 24 2025

British gymnastics great Max Whitlock said Monday he plans to end his retirement in a bid to qualify for the 2028 …

Greenwood 'paid dearly' for sex assault allegations, says De Zerbi

Nov 24 2025

Marseille coach Roberto De Zerbi says Mason Greenwood "paid dearly" after being accused of sexual assault, as the …

Argentina confirm ligament damage for full-back Mallia

Nov 24 2025

Argentina full-back Juan Cruz Mallia sustained an anterior cruciate ligament injury to his right knee in the loss to …

England centre strength sparks Ojomoh's star turn against Argentina

Nov 24 2025

Max Ojomoh said he had no choice but to play well in his England home debut against Argentina such are the range of …

Guardiola 'ashamed' over behaviour at Newcastle

Nov 24 2025

Pep Guardiola said he was "embarrassed and ashamed" of his behaviour after confronting a cameraman following Manchester …

Maresca urges Chelsea's Estevao to ignore Yamal comparisons

Nov 24 2025

Enzo Maresca has played down comparisons between rival teenage wingers Estevao and Lamine Yamal on the eve of Chelsea's …

Jansen takes six as South Africa close on historic Test series win

Nov 24 2025

Towering pace spearhead Marco Jansen took six wickets to put South Africa in sight of a first Test series win in India …

Townsend says Scotland rugby fans expect too much

Nov 24 2025

Gregor Townsend has questioned a sense of "entitlement" among some Scotland rugby supporters following another …

Jansen takes six as South Africa bundle out India for 201

Nov 24 2025

Pace spearhead Marco Jansen took six wickets as South Africa bundled out India for 201 on day three Monday with the …

Eddie Jones tells Japan to beef up after bruising tour

Nov 24 2025

Coach Eddie Jones on Monday warned his Japan players they must bulk up and train harder if they want to compete on …

India reeling at 174-7 after South Africa's Jansen rips out four

Nov 24 2025

Pace bowler Marco Jansen took four wickets to leave India tottering at 174-7 after the second session on day three of …

India in trouble at 102-4 after South Africa's Harmer takes two

Nov 24 2025

Spinner Simon Harmer led an inspired South African attack to leave India in trouble at 102-4 at the first break on day …

Barca's Lopez showing summer suitors Chelsea what they missed

Nov 24 2025

Barcelona's financial struggles are no secret and the Catalans have had to lean heavily on their youth academy to …

Ukrainian sumo wrestler shocked to win first title

Nov 24 2025

Ukrainian sumo wrestler Danylo Yavhusishyn said Monday that he had surprised even himself by becoming the first from his …

Mahomes rescue act saves Chiefs as Colts stumble

Nov 24 2025

Patrick Mahomes conjured a trademark rescue act as the Kansas City Chiefs kept their playoff hopes alive with a 23-20 …

Shai scores 37 as NBA-best Thunder avenge lone loss

Nov 24 2025

Reigning NBA Most Valuable Player Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 37 points and the defending champion Oklahoma City …

McCullum tells England fans to 'keep the faith' after Perth capitulation

Nov 24 2025

Coach Brendon McCullum urged England fans to "keep the faith" and said there would be no change in approach after their …

Messi magic as Miami thrash Cincinnati, face NYCFC next

Nov 24 2025

Lionel Messi produced a vintage performance as Inter Miami stayed on course for their first MLS Cup final appearance …

Ronaldo, 40, scores spectacular bicycle kick

Nov 24 2025

Cristiano Ronaldo rolled back the years with a spectacular overhead bicycle kick for Saudi side Al Nassr in a 4-1 win.

New Zealand's Williamson back for West Indies Tests

Nov 24 2025

Kane Williamson returned to New Zealand's 14-man Test squad named on Monday to face the West Indies in a three-match …

Messi magic as 'perfect' Miami thrash Cincinnati

Nov 24 2025

Lionel Messi produced a vintage performance as Inter Miami stayed on course for their first MLS Cup final appearance …

Sinner-less Italy see off Spain to complete Davis Cup hat-trick

Nov 24 2025

Italy claimed a third Davis Cup in as many years on Sunday after beating Spain 2-0 in front of delighted home fans in …

Three talking points from the Premier League weekend

Nov 24 2025

Arsenal's Eberechi Eze stole the spotlight with a superb hat-trick in the Premier League leaders' demolition of …

Messi magic sends Miami into MLS conference final

Nov 24 2025

Lionel Messi produced a vintage performance as Inter Miami stayed on course for their first MLS Cup final appearance …

Giroud brace earns Lille win over Paris FC in Ligue 1

Nov 23 2025

Veteran forward Olivier Giroud netted twice as Lille won 4-2 at home to Paris FC in Ligue 1 on Sunday.

Real Madrid drop points at Elche, Atletico scrape win

Nov 23 2025

Jude Bellingham struck late on to secure Real Madrid a 2-2 draw at Elche on Sunday, keeping his team top of La Liga by a …

Pulisic fires AC Milan to derby glory as Roma move top of Serie A

Nov 23 2025

Christian Pulisic fired AC Milan to derby victory with the only goal in Sunday's 1-0 win over Inter Milan, moving his …

Bellingham rescues Real Madrid draw at Elche

Nov 23 2025

Jude Bellingham struck late on to secure Real Madrid a 2-2 draw at Elche on Sunday, taking his team top of La Liga by a …

Finland's Valimaki wins first PGA title at RSM Classic

Nov 23 2025

Finland's Sami Valimaki fired a four-under-par 66 to hold off American Max McGreevy by one stroke on Sunday and win the …

No.1 Jeeno defends title at LPGA Tour Championship

Nov 23 2025

World number one Jeeno Thitikul captured her second consecutive season-ending LPGA Tour Championship on Sunday, holding …

Argentina boss Contepomi labels Curry a 'bully' after England loss

Nov 23 2025

Argentina coach Felipe Contepomi labelled Tom Curry a "bully" after accusing the England forward of shoving and swearing …

'Exceptional' Eze deserved spotlight in Arsenal rout of Spurs: Arteta

Nov 23 2025

Mikel Arteta said Eberechi Eze's brilliant hat-trick in Arsenal's 4-1 demolition of Tottenham on Sunday was just reward …

Atletico snatch late win at Getafe with own-goal

Nov 23 2025

Atletico Madrid scraped a 1-0 win at Getafe on Sunday to keep the pressure on the teams above them in La Liga.

Ojomoh stars as England edge Argentina for 11th win in a row

Nov 23 2025

Max Ojomoh had an England home debut to remember, scoring a try and creating two more, in a 27-23 defeat of Argentina at …

Italy see off Spain to complete Davis Cup hat-trick

Nov 23 2025

Italy claimed a third Davis Cup in as many years on Sunday after beating Spain 2-0 in front of delighted home fans in …

Arsenal's Eze revels in 'special' hat-trick after destroying Spurs

Nov 23 2025

Eberechi Eze hailed his "special" moment as the Arsenal star's first ever hat-trick inspired a 4-1 rout of north London …

Ouedraogo stunner sends Leipzig second in Bundesliga

Nov 23 2025

A blistering strike from teenage Germany midfielder Assan Ouedraogo helped RB Leipzig to a 2-0 win over Werder Bremen on …

Eze treble fuels Arsenal's derby rout of Spurs

Nov 23 2025

Arsenal midfielder Eberechi Eze showed Tottenham what they missed out on with a brilliant hat-trick in a 4-1 north …

Ojomoh stars as England edge Argentina in Twickenham thriller

Nov 23 2025

Max Ojomoh had an England home debut to remember, scoring a try and creating his side's other two, in a dramatic 27-23 …