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Galthie drops experienced trio for France's Six Nations opener

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France coach Fabian Galthie has left out experienced trio Gael Fickou, Damian Penaud and vice-captain Gregory Alldritt …

ICC rejects Bangladesh's plea to play T20 World Cup matches outside India

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Cricket's governing body said Wednesday it had rejected Bangladesh's request to shift their T20 World Cup matches out of …

Injured Capuozzo misses out on Italy Six Nations squad

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Dazzling winger Ange Capuozzo has been ommitted from Italy's Six Nations squad due to injury, the Italian Rugby …

Alcaraz spearheads big names into Australian Open third round

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Top-ranked Carlos Alcaraz fended off a series of "bombs" before surging into the Australian Open third round on …

Odermatt seeks first Kitzbuehel victory with eye on Olympics

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Switzerland's runaway World Cup leader Marco Odermatt will fine-tune preparations for the Winter Olympics with a bid for …

Italy's Brignone to be rested for Spindleruv Mlyn giant slalom

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Giant slalom world champion Federica Brignone will be rested for the upcoming races in Spindleruv Mlyn, after making her …

Marcell Jacobs back with coach who led him to Olympic gold

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Italian sprinter Marcell Jacobs has announced he is returning to work with the coach who guided him to a shock Olympic …

Brook apologises, admits nightclub fracas 'not the right thing to do'

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England white-ball captain Harry Brook on Wednesday admitted it was "not the right thing to do" to get into an …

Waugh targets cricket's 'last great frontier' with European T20 venture

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Former Australia captain Steve Waugh is seeking to conquer cricket's "last great frontier" as one of the investors in a …

Alcaraz says no pressure to be 'good ambassador' for tennis

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Six-time Grand Slam winner Carlos Alcaraz said Wednesday he feels no responsibility to be a good ambassador for tennis …

Spaniard condemns 'ignorant drunks' after Melbourne confrontation

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Alejandro Davidovich Fokina hit out at "ignorant drunks" after confronting the crowd during his gruelling five-set win …

Medvedev says no plan to renounce Russian nationality amid war

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Grand Slam champion Daniil Medvedev said Wednesday he had no plans to follow a host of fellow Russian players and switch …

Alcaraz, Sabalenka, Gauff surge into Australian Open third round

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Top-ranked Carlos Alcaraz fended off a series of "bombs" before surging into the Australian Open third round on …

Raducanu to 're-evaluate' after flat Australian Open exit

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Emma Raducanu said she will sit down to "re-evaluate" her game following a flat second-round exit at the Australian Open …

Doncic triple-double leads Lakers comeback over Nuggets, Rockets down Spurs

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Luka Doncic bagged a 38-point triple-double as the Los Angeles Lakers staged a second-half rally to claim a 115-107 road …

Bangladesh will not back down to 'coercion' in India T20 World Cup row

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Bangladesh said they would not back down to "coercion" and play their T20 World Cup matches in India, casting doubt on …

Alcaraz comes good after shaky start to make Australian Open third round

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Six-time Grand Slam winner Carlos Alcaraz was put through his paces by German journeyman Yannick Hanfmann on Wednesday …

'Crazy, surreal' as Sabalenka moves ominously on in Melbourne

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Top seed Aryna Sabalenka called her Australian Open record "crazy and surreal" after beating tricky Chinese qualifier …

Sabalenka and Gauff shine as Alcaraz gets set at Australian Open

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Aryna Sabalenka and a near-flawless Coco Gauff surged into the Australian Open third round on Wednesday ahead of …

Impressive Gauff storms into Australian Open third round

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Flawless third seed Coco Gauff took just 78 minutes to blast past Venus Williams' conquerer Olga Danilovic and into the …

Medvedev battles into Melbourne third round after early scare

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Three-time runner-up Daniil Medvedev survived an early scare on Wednesday before battling into the Australian Open third …

Denmark's Andresen upstages sprint stars to take Tour Down Under opener

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Denmark's Tobias Lund Andresen upstaged a crack field of sprinters in a hectic finish to win the first stage of the Tour …

Turkey's Sonmez soaks in acclaim on historic Melbourne run

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Emerging Turkish talent Zeynep Sonmez said she had never known an atmosphere like it as she extended her trailblazing …

'Super-happy' Sabalenka shines as Alcaraz gets set at Australian Open

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A "super-happy" Aryna Sabalenka surged past China's Bai Zhuoxuan into the Australian Open third round on Wednesday ahead …

Sheppard leads Rockets to sink Spurs in Texas derby

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The Houston Rockets snapped the San Antonio Spurs' three-game winning streak on Tuesday, overturning a 16-point deficit …

Sabalenka shuts down political talk after Ukrainian's ban call

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Aryna Sabalenka Wednesday said she "didn't want to talk politics" after Ukraine's Oleksandra Oliynykova called for …

Tennis: Australian Open results

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Results on day four of the Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Wednesday (x denotes seeding):

Sabalenka sets up potential Raducanu showdown at Australian Open

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Top seed Aryna Sabalenka set up a potential third-round showdown with Emma Raducanu at the Australian Open after a …

Osaka says 'I'm a little strange' after Melbourne fashion statement

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Naomi Osaka says she is "a little strange" but doesn't care after an audacious jellyfish-inspired fashion statement at …

Senegal's 'historic' AFCON champs honoured with parade, presidential praise

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Senegal's president congratulated the Lions of Teranga Tuesday for their "historic" victory in the Africa Cup of Nations …

Ukraine's Oliynykova wants Russian, Belarusian players banned from tennis

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Ukraine's Oleksandra Oliynykova has called for world number one Aryna Sabalenka and other Belarusian and Russian players …

Kasatkina cannot wait to be back after outpouring of Melbourne support

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Russia-born Daria Kasatkina said she can't wait to return to the Australian Open next year after her debut at the Grand …

Audi unveil new car for 2026 Formula One season

Jan 20 2026

German manufacturer Audi, which will make its Formula One debut this season after acquiring the Sauber team, unveiled …

Man City humiliated, holders PSG stumble, Arsenal remain perfect

Jan 20 2026

Manchester City were on the wrong side of one of the biggest shocks in Champions League history on Tuesday, while …

Vinicius, Real Madrid need 'love' not whistles: Bellingham

Jan 20 2026

Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham said fans need to show "love" to Vinicius Junior and the rest of the team to get …

Slot happy to have Salah back for misfiring Liverpool

Jan 20 2026

Liverpool boss Arne Slot said he is "happy to have" Mohamed Salah back available for Wednesday's Champions League visit …

Late Suarez winner stops Champions League holders PSG in Lisbon

Jan 20 2026

A last-gasp Luis Suarez header condemned Paris Saint-Germain to a 2-1 defeat at Sporting Lisbon on Tuesday jeopardising …

Jesus' 'dream' brace at Inter fires Arsenal into Champions League last 16

Jan 20 2026

Gabriel Jesus pushed Arsenal into the last 16 of the Champions League with a double in Tuesday's 3-1 win at Inter Milan …

Frank seeks Spurs 'momentum' after beating Dortmund

Jan 20 2026

Tottenham boss Thomas Frank said Spurs must use the momentum of a 2-0 Champions League win over Borussia Dortmund to …

Mbappe, Vinicius help Real Madrid thrash Monaco in Champions League

Jan 20 2026

Kylian Mbappe struck twice against his former side Monaco as Real Madrid romped to an emphatic 6-1 Champions League …

Tottenham beat 10-man Dortmund to hand Frank stay of execution

Jan 20 2026

Tottenham handed manager Thomas Frank some respite as they dominated 10-man Borussia Dortmund in a 2-0 win that lifted …

Jesus fires Arsenal past Inter and into Champions League last 16

Jan 20 2026

Gabriel Jesus pushed Arsenal into the last 16 of the Champions League with a double in Tuesday's 3-1 win at Inter Milan …

Humiliated Man City have to 'change the dynamic': Guardiola

Jan 20 2026

Pep Guardiola admitted Manchester City need to "change the dynamic" after their humiliating 3-1 defeat against Norwegian …

Golden State's Butler out for season with ACL injury: agent

Jan 20 2026

Golden State Warriors star Jimmy Butler will miss the remainder of the NBA season after suffering a serious right knee …

Wales Six Nations strike threat just 'speculation' for Tandy

Jan 20 2026

Wales head coach Steve Tandy has said the possibility of strike action by his players during the Six Nations is just …

Man City stunned by Bodo/Glimt in epic Champions League upset

Jan 20 2026

Manchester City suffered a humiliating 3-1 defeat against Bodo/Glimt on Tuesday as the Norwegian minnows caused one of …

Howe calls on Newcastle to use spirit of Robson to inspire win over PSV

Jan 20 2026

Eddie Howe urged Newcastle to use the spirit of former boss Bobby Robson as they target a vital Champions League victory …

Dakar delights in Senegal parade honouring AFCON champions

Jan 20 2026

Tens of thousands of Senegal football fans lined the streets of Dakar on Tuesday as the Lions of Teranga held a victory …

Ter Stegen to join Girona on loan: Barca coach Flick

Jan 20 2026

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick confirmed Tuesday reports that veteran goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen will join neighbours …

Scotland boss Townsend picks veterans Gray and Cherry for Six Nations

Jan 20 2026

Scotland coach Gregor Townsend said France-based forwards Jonny Gray and Dave Cherry would add experience and …

Record try-scorer Penaud faces French axe for Six Nations

Jan 20 2026

France's record try-scorer Damian Penaud will be dropped from the holders' Six Nations squad in a shock move by coach …

Salah back in Liverpool squad after AFCON

Jan 20 2026

Mohamed Salah made his much-anticipated return to the Liverpool squad on Tuesday following the Africa Cup of Nations as …

Rosenior keen to build winning ties with 'world-class' Fernandez

Jan 20 2026

Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior said he is hoping Enzo Fernandez can be convinced to remain at Stamford Bridge for the long …

Salah returns to Liverpool training after AFCON

Jan 20 2026

Mohamed Salah made his much-anticipated return to Liverpool training on Tuesday following the Africa Cup of Nations as …

France set to face New Zealand with second-string squad

Jan 20 2026

France are set to be without a host of their first-choice players for their Nations Championship opener with New …

Struggling Suryakumar will not adapt style to find form before T20 World Cup

Jan 20 2026

India skipper Suryakumar Yadav said on Tuesday he would not change his style of batting as he bids to stop an alarming …

Scotland recall veteran Gray for Six Nations campaign

Jan 20 2026

Scotland coach Gregor Townsend on Tuesday named France-based forwards Jonny Gray and Dave Cherry in his 40-man squad for …

Scheib storms to Kronplatz giant slalom victory as Brignone impresses in World Cup return

Jan 20 2026

Julia Scheib continued her dominance of the World Cup giant slalom with victory in Kronplatz on Tuesday as Federica …

Scotland recall Gray, Cherry for Six Nations

Jan 20 2026

Scotland coach Gregor Townsend on Tuesday named France-based forwards Jonny Gray and Dave Cherry in his 40-man squad for …

Senegal poised to party with parade honouring AFCON champs

Jan 20 2026

After winning the Africa Cup of Nations, Senegal's football players will parade through Dakar on Tuesday, ending their …

Lake named as captain as Wales unveil Six Nations squad

Jan 20 2026

Wales head coach Steve Tandy named Dewi Lake as his captain for the Six Nations on Tuesday as he unveiled a 38-player …

Osaka steals show at Australian Open as Sinner strolls through

Jan 20 2026

Jannik Sinner barely broke sweat in launching his quest to win a third Australian Open in a row on Tuesday as Naomi …

Jellyfish-inspired Osaka battles into Australian Open round two

Jan 20 2026

Naomi Osaka laboured into the Australian Open round two on Tuesday with her victory second to an audacious …

Mercedes chief designer Owen to leave F1 team

Jan 20 2026

Mercedes chief designer John Owen is to leave the Formula One team later this year, it was announced on Tuesday.

Osaka emerges for Melbourne opener under hat, veil and parasol

Jan 20 2026

Naomi Osaka emerged for her first-round encounter at the Australian Open on Tuesday holding a white parasol and wearing …

Brignone impresses in first run of Kronplatz giant slalom in World Cup comeback

Jan 20 2026

Federica Brignone was seventh quickest in the first run of Tuesday's giant slalom in Kronplatz as the reigning World Cup …

Osaka emerges for Melbourne opener under white hat and umbrella

Jan 20 2026

Naomi Osaka emerged for her first-round encounter at the Australian Open on Tuesday holding a white umbrella and wearing …

In-form Bencic makes light work of Boulter at Australian Open

Jan 20 2026

In-form Belinda Bencic swatted aside an erratic Katie Boulter for the loss of five games Tuesday to fire a warning shot …

Sinner into Melbourne round two as opponent retires hurt

Jan 20 2026

Jannik Sinner strolled into the second round of the Australian Open on Tuesday when his opponent retired with the …

Monfils bids Melbourne farewell as Keys makes nervous start

Jan 20 2026

Madison Keys admitted being "very nervous" as she launched her title defence with a shaky win on Tuesday at the …

Veteran Monfils exits to standing ovation on Australian Open farewell

Jan 20 2026

French entertainer Gael Monfils was bundled out of the Australian Open in the first round on Tuesday in a brave farewell …

Jittery Keys opens Melbourne defence as Sinner begins hat-trick quest

Jan 20 2026

Madison Keys admitted being "very nervous" as she launched her title defence with a shaky win on Tuesday at the …

Precision-serving former finalist Rybakina powers on in Melbourne

Jan 20 2026

Former finalist Elena Rybakina warned Tuesday if her serve was firing she would be a threat at the Australian Open, …

South Korea's women footballers threaten boycott over conditions

Jan 20 2026

South Korea's women's football team threatened to boycott matches ahead of March's Asian Cup over "discriminatory …

Ukrainian makes soldier dad's 'dream come true' at Australian Open

Jan 20 2026

Ukraine's Oleksandra Oliynykova lost to reigning champion Madison Keys on Tuesday at the Australian Open but said making …

'Timid' Keys makes shaky start to Australian Open title defence

Jan 20 2026

A jittery Madison Keys said Tuesday she was "too timid" after getting the defence of her Australian Open crown off to a …

Indiana crowned college champions to complete fairytale season

Jan 20 2026

The Indiana University Hoosiers defeated the University of Miami Hurricanes 27-21 to win the US college football …

Harris leads Pistons past Celtics in thriller; Thunder bounce back

Jan 20 2026

Tobias Harris scored 25 points as the Detroit Pistons held off the Boston Celtics to score a 104-103 victory in their …

Tjen first Indonesian to win at Australian Open in 28 years

Jan 20 2026

Janice Tjen called it "special" after she pulled off an upset to become the first Indonesian to win a match at the …

Djokovic jokes that he wants slice of Alcaraz's winnings

Jan 20 2026

Carlos Alcaraz's new-look serve at the Australian Open has been compared to Novak Djokovic and the Serbian great says he …

'Very nervous' Keys makes shaky start to Australian Open title defence

Jan 20 2026

A jittery Madison Keys got the defence of her Australian Open crown off to a stuttering start Tuesday, losing the first …

Dad-to-be Ruud ready to walk away from Australian Open

Jan 20 2026

Casper Ruud is targeting a fourth Grand Slam final at the Australian Open, but he is ready to pull the pin and make a …

Man Utd greats tell Martinez to 'grow up' as feud rumbles on

Jan 20 2026

Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez has been told to "grow up" by Old Trafford greats Paul Scholes and Nicky …

Gilgeous-Alexander leads Thunder in rout of Cavaliers

Jan 20 2026

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 30 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder returned to winning ways with a 136-104 pummeling …

Kostoulas stunner rescues Brighton draw after penalty row

Jan 19 2026

Charalampos Kostoulas snatched a superb late equaliser as Brighton survived Marcus Tavernier's controversial penalty to …

Seahawks blow as Charbonnet ruled out for rest of season

Jan 19 2026

Seattle Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet will miss the remainder of the NFL postseason after suffering an injury in …

Senegal awaits return of 'heroic' AFCON champions

Jan 19 2026

Senegal eagerly awaited the return of its champions on Monday, with streets decked out in banners and flags and the …

LeBron James' All-Star streak over as starters named

Jan 19 2026

LeBron James' 21-year NBA All-Star Game starting streak came to an end on Monday after the Los Angeles Lakers star was …

Man City's Foden to play through pain of broken hand

Jan 19 2026

Manchester City forward Phil Foden is set to face Bodo/Glimt on Tuesday despite suffering a broken hand as Pep Guardiola …

Africa Cup of Nations refereeing gets a red card

Jan 19 2026

The Africa Cup of Nations unfolded in a climate of suspicion that referees were favouring host nation Morocco, which …

Bills fire coach McDermott after playoff exit: team

Jan 19 2026

The Buffalo Bills fired head coach Sean McDermott on Monday after the team's agonizing NFL playoff loss in Denver at the …

Man City sign Palace defender Guehi

Jan 19 2026

Manchester City signed Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi on a five-and-a-half-year contract for a reported fee of £20 …

'My soul is aching,' says Diaz after AFCON penalty miss

Jan 19 2026

The day after Brahim Diaz's penalty miss cost Morocco the Africa Cup of Nations final against Senegal, the Real Madrid …

Under-fire Frank claims backing of Spurs hierarchy

Jan 19 2026

Thomas Frank insisted he retains the support of Tottenham's hierarchy after the under-fire boss met with the club's …

Man City announce signing of defender Guehi

Jan 19 2026

England defender Marc Guehi has joined Manchester City from Crystal Palace on a five-and-a-half-year contract, the …

Senegal 'unsporting' but better in AFCON final, say Morocco media

Jan 19 2026

Moroccan media on Monday joined the condemnation of Senegal who briefly walked off the field before returning to beat …

Mbappe calls out Madrid fans after Vinicius jeered

Jan 19 2026

Kylian Mbappe on Monday told Real Madrid fans to go easy on his fellow striker Vinicius Junior after the Brazilian was …

Final chaos against Senegal leaves huge stain on Morocco's AFCON

Jan 19 2026

The chaotic scenes which tarnished Sunday's Africa Cup of Nations final will forever overshadow a tournament that had …

Centurion Djokovic romps to Melbourne win as Swiatek, Gauff move on

Jan 19 2026

Novak Djokovic began his latest bid for a record 25th Grand Slam crown with an emphatic straight-sets victory Monday as …

Brignone unsure about Olympics participation ahead of World Cup comeback

Jan 19 2026

Federica Brignone admitted on Monday that she still doesn't know if she will take part in the Winter Olympics ahead of …

Infantino condemns Senegal for 'unacceptable scenes' in AFCON final

Jan 19 2026

FIFA president Gianni Infantino condemned "some Senegal players" for the "unacceptable scenes" which overshadowed their …

Champions League crunch time as pressure piles on Europe's elite

Jan 19 2026

Real Madrid, Liverpool and Inter Milan may boast a combined 24 European titles, but they still have their work cut out …