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Pau beat La Rochelle as Hastoy sent off after 34 seconds

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Pau moved back up to second in the Top 14 with a 53-33 win over La Rochelle on Sunday after the visitors lost fly-half …

Real Madrid title hopes dented at Girona in third straight draw

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Real Madrid were held to a third consecutive La Liga draw in a 1-1 tie at Girona on Sunday, allowing Barcelona to retain …

Real Madrid drop points at Girona in third straight Liga draw

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Real Madrid were held to a third consecutive La Liga draw in a 1-1 tie at Girona on Sunday, allowing Barcelona to retain …

Napoli beat rivals Roma to join Milan at Serie A summit

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Napoli joined AC Milan at the top of Serie A on Sunday after winning 1-0 at title rivals Roma, as Inter Milan kept pace …

Thauvin double sends Lens top of Ligue 1 for 1st time in 21 years

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Florian Thauvin scored a brace to fire Lens to the top of the French Ligue 1 table with a 2-1 victory at Angers on …

Shiffrin bags 104th World Cup win with Copper Mountain slalom victory

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American star Mikaela Shiffrin maintained her unbeaten start to the slalom season on Sunday with a dominant victory at …

Arteta takes heart from Arsenal escape in Chelsea battle

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Mikel Arteta insisted Arsenal deserved respect after the Premier League leaders battled to a bruising 1-1 draw with …

Duplantis and McLaughlin-Levrone crowned 'Athletes of the Year'

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Swedish pole vault star Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis and US track sensation Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone were named athletes of …

McLaren boss admits team made strategy blunder

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McLaren team chief Andrea Stella admitted his team made a costly strategic blunder on Sunday that cost his title-chasing …

West Ham's red-carded Paqueta slams FA for lack of support

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West Ham midfielder Lucas Paqueta criticised the Football Association for a lack of support in a remarkable outburst …

Arsenal held by 10-man Chelsea, Isak ends drought to fire Liverpool

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Mikel Merino rescued Arsenal as the Premier League leaders battled to a 1-1 draw against 10-man Chelsea in a heavyweight …

Three Premier League talking points

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Chelsea slugged it out with Premier League leaders Arsenal in a fiery 1-1 draw that set the stage for a gripping title …

Relaxed Verstappen set for another title showdown

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Max Verstappen paid tribute to his Red Bull team and chief strategist Hannah Schmitz on Sunday after his stunning …

Martinez double at Pisa keeps Inter on heels of Serie A leaders AC Milan

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Lautaro Martinez fired Inter Milan to within a point of the Serie A summit with both goals in Sunday's 2-0 win at …

Van Graan compares Bath match-winner Arundell to Springbok great Habana

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Bath boss Johann van Graan compared Henry Arundell to South Africa great Bryan Habana after the England wing scored two …

Arsenal held by 10-man Chelsea, Isak end drought to fire Liverpool

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Mikel Merino rescued Arsenal as the Premier League leaders battled to a 1-1 draw against 10-man Chelsea in a heavyweight …

Slot hails 'important' Isak goal as Liverpool beat West Ham

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Arne Slot agreed Alexander Isak's first Premier League goal for Liverpool was important for both the striker and the …

Merino strikes to give Arsenal bruising draw at 10-man Chelsea

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Mikel Merino rescued Arsenal as the Premier League leaders battled to a 1-1 draw against 10-man Chelsea in a …

Verstappen exploits McLaren blunder in Qatar to set up final race title showdown

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Max Verstappen boosted his late bid for a fifth successive drivers' world championship on Sunday when he took full …

Arundell stars as Bath top Prem table with comeback win over Saracens

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Henry Arundell scored the winning try as Bath came from behind to complete a 36-29 win away to Saracens on Sunday that …

Verstappen wins Qatar GP to set up final race title showdown

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Max Verstappen won the Qatar Grand Prix on Sunday to set up a final race title showdown with McLaren duo Lando Norris …

Villarreal edge Real Sociedad, Betis win fiery derby

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Alberto Moleiro helped Villarreal rise to joint second in La Liga on Sunday with a stoppage time winner in a 3-2 victory …

Celtic close on Scottish leaders Hearts after beating Hibs

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Martin O'Neill maintained his perfect domestic record as interim Celtic manager after two goals in 33 first-half seconds …

Kohli stars as India beat South Africa in first ODI

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Star batsman Virat Kohli hit a record-extending 52nd one-day century to set up India's 17-run win over a spirited South …

Isak scores first Premier League goal for Liverpool to sink West Ham

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Alexander Isak finally scored his first Premier League goal for troubled Liverpool to inspire a much-needed 2-0 win at …

Set-piece theft pays off for Man Utd: Amorim

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Ruben Amorim said stealing set-piece routines played a key role in Manchester United's fightback to win 2-1 at Crystal …

Moleiro snatches Villarreal late winner at Real Sociedad

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Alberto Moleiro helped Villarreal rise to joint second in La Liga on Sunday with a stoppage time winner in a 3-2 victory …

Zirkzee ends goal drought to inspire Man Utd victory at Palace

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Joshua Zirkzee scored his first Premier League goal for nearly a year before Mason Mount grabbed the winner as …

West Ham legend Bonds dies aged 79

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West Ham's legendary former captain and manager Billy Bonds has died aged 79, the Premier League club announced on …

Kohli's 135 powers India to 349-8 in first South Africa ODI

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Star batsman Virat Kohli struck an attacking 135 to power India to 349-8 against South Africa in the first of three …

Springboks top the pile as England chase and France await Dupont

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Two years out from the Rugby World Cup, South Africa's opponents will be wondering how to stop their march to a …

West Indies' Russell retires from IPL, named KKR 'power coach'

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Big-hitting West Indies all-rounder Andre Russell on Sunday announced his retirement from the Indian Premier League, but …

England's Root questions need for Ashes pink-ball Tests

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England's Joe Root on Sunday questioned whether the Ashes needed a pink-ball Test as he expressed confidence in his …

Spain's Puig wins Australian PGA for first DP World Tour title

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Nerveless young Spaniard David Puig on Sunday became the first European to win the Australian PGA Championship since …

Messi, Miami into first MLS Cup final after New York rout

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Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano hailed Lionel Messi as "extraordinary" after the Argentine superstar steered the …

Hornets sting red-hot Raptors in NBA overtime thriller

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The Charlotte Hornets snapped Toronto's nine-game winning streak on Saturday, stunning the Raptors 118-111 in an NBA …

Inter Miami, Messi beat New York 5-1 to reach first MLS Cup

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Lionel Messi and Inter Miami reached the MLS Cup final for the first time on Saturday after a 5-1 thrashing of New York …

Flamengo beat Palmeiras 1-0 to win Copa Libertadores

Nov 29 2025

Flamengo defeated Palmeiras 1-0 to win the Copa Libertadores on Saturday, becoming the most successful Brazilian team in …

France star Dupont makes injury comeback in Toulouse romp

Nov 29 2025

France star Antoine Dupont made a triumphant return to rugby after eight months out injured as Toulouse cruised to a …

Frank blasts Spurs fans for 'unacceptable' Vicario jeers in Fulham loss

Nov 29 2025

Thomas Frank slammed the Tottenham fans who booed Guglielmo Vicario after the goalkeeper's howler condemned his side to …

AC Milan take Serie A lead after fraught win over Lazio

Nov 29 2025

AC Milan moved top of Serie A on Saturday after surviving a late penalty controversy to beat Lazio 1-0 and take a …

Barca take La Liga lead, Atletico rise to third

Nov 29 2025

Champions Barcelona moved provisionally top of La Liga on Saturday with a 3-1 win over Alaves, with midfielder Dani Olmo …

Last-gasp Foden goal spares Man City's blushes, Spurs crash again

Nov 29 2025

Phil Foden spared Manchester City's blushes after the Premier League title challengers blew a two-goal lead in a …

PSG beaten by Monaco as Marseille miss chance to go top of Ligue 1

Nov 29 2025

Paris Saint-Germain suffered a shock 1-0 defeat at the hands of Monaco on Saturday but retained top spot in Ligue 1 …

Sorloth downs Oviedo, fires Atletico up to third

Nov 29 2025

Alexander Sorloth's first-half brace earned Atletico Madrid a 2-0 win over Real Oviedo on Saturday to take them …

AC Milan beat Lazio to move top of Serie A

Nov 29 2025

AC Milan moved top of Serie A on Saturday with a 1-0 win over Lazio which gave the seven-time European champions a …

Spurs beaten by Fulham as under-fire Frank feels the heat

Nov 29 2025

Thomas Frank's problems mounted as Tottenham crashed to a dismal 2-1 defeat against Fulham on Saturday that extended …

New Zealand's Robinson wins Copper Mountain World Cup giant slalom

Nov 29 2025

New Zealand's Alice Robinson captured her fifth World Cup victory in dominant style on Saturday, clocking the fastest …

France star Dupont makes rugby return for Toulouse

Nov 29 2025

France rugby star Antoine Dupont made his return to rugby for club side Toulouse on Saturday following eight months out …

Norris has 'nothing to complain about' after missing Qatar GP pole

Nov 29 2025

Lando Norris said on Saturday that he had nothing to moan about after being beaten to pole for the Qatar Grand Prix by …

Championship leaders Coventry mark Lampard anniversary with Charlton win

Nov 29 2025

Coventry remained 10 points clear at the top of English football's second-tier Championship with a 3-1 victory over …

Piastri boosts title bid with dramatic late pole lap       

Nov 29 2025

Oscar Piastri boosted his title bid with a dramatic late lap to claim pole position on Saturday for the Qatar Grand …

Diaz late show helps Bayern rebound from Arsenal loss

Nov 29 2025

Luis Diaz scored in stoppage time to help Bayern Munich bounce back from Wednesday's Champions League loss to Arsenal in …

Title-chasing Piastri takes pole for Qatar Grand Prix

Nov 29 2025

Oscar Piastri grabbed pole position for the penultimate race of the Formula One season when he edged team-mate and title …

Last-gasp Foden goal spares Man City's blushes in win over Leeds

Nov 29 2025

Phil Foden spared Manchester City's blushes with a last-gasp winner after the Premier League title challengers blew a …

Erasmus hails Springboks' 'proper performance' after Wales thrashing

Nov 29 2025

Rassie Erasmus hailed his team's "proper performance" after South Africa inflicted a stunning record 73-0 home defeat on …

Monaco shock PSG as Minamino scores winner

Nov 29 2025

Japan's Takumi Minamino scored the only goal of the game as Monaco shocked reigning champions Paris Saint-Germain in …

South Africa inflict record 73-0 home defeat on Wales

Nov 29 2025

Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu starred as South Africa ran in 11 unanswered tries to inflict a record 73-0 home defeat on …

Eight-try Toulon hammer Montauban to join Toulouse at top

Nov 29 2025

Mathieu Smaili and Mathis Ferte each scored a brace of tries as Toulon climbed back up to second in the French Top 14 …

Olmo double helps Barca take Liga lead with Alaves win

Nov 29 2025

Dani Olmo struck twice for Barcelona to take the Catalans provisionally top of La Liga with a 3-1 win over Alaves on …

Pakistan rout Sri Lanka to win T20I tri-series

Nov 29 2025

Mohammad Nawaz and Shaheen Shah Afridi starred with the ball as Pakistan won the T20I tri-series with a thumping …

Piastri keeps title hopes alive with cool victory in Qatar sprint

Nov 29 2025

Oscar Piastri boosted his bid for a maiden drivers' world championship on Saturday when he reduced McLaren team-mate …

Amorim says Manchester United must be club of 'no excuses'

Nov 29 2025

Ruben Amorim insisted Manchester United must be a club of "no excuses" given the enduring demands for success at Old …

Kaizer Chiefs snatch CAF Cup draw after Zamalek blunder

Nov 29 2025

An added-time own goal by Zamalek goalkeeper Mohamed Sobhy gifted Kaizer Chiefs a 1-1 draw on Saturday in a high-profile …

Piastri wins Qatar F1 sprint, title favourite Norris third

Nov 29 2025

Pole-sitter Oscar Piastri won Saturday's sprint race at the Qatar Grand Prix with his McLaren teammate and title …

Ogier wins record-equalling ninth world rally title

Nov 29 2025

Sebastien Ogier won an "incredible" ninth world rally title on Saturday to draw level with the record haul of his French …

Best yet to come from Trent at Real Madrid: Alonso

Nov 29 2025

Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso said Saturday he believes Trent Alexander-Arnold is only just starting to show what he can …

Three-way tie for lead at Australian PGA as Scott stays in hunt

Nov 29 2025

Spain's David Puig, Portugal's Ricardo Gouveia and Anthony Quayle shared a one-shot lead at the Australian PGA …

Knicks book NBA Cup quarter-final berth, Spurs down Nuggets to advance

Nov 29 2025

The New York Knicks, fueled by 37 points from Jalen Brunson, punched their ticket to the NBA Cup quarter-finals on …

Stokes says England moved on from demoralising Perth defeat

Nov 29 2025

England captain Ben Stokes said Saturday that lessons had been learned from their crushing first Test loss to Australia …

Arteta says 'special' Rice has even more to offer Arsenal

Nov 28 2025

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is adamant that there is more to come from Declan Rice ahead of the England international's …

Austria's Brennsteiner wins Copper Mountain giant slalom

Nov 28 2025

Austria's Stefan Brennsteiner captured his first alpine World Cup win on Friday, storming to victory in the men's giant …

Leicester boss Parling makes triumphant return to Newcastle

Nov 28 2025

Geoff Parling made a winning return to Kingston Park on Friday as his Leicester side extended Newcastle's losing start …

Spain hold Germany in first leg of Women's Nations League final

Nov 28 2025

World champions Spain held Germany to a scoreless draw in the first leg of their Women's Nations League final in …

Hamilton nightmare continues with qualifying flop for Ferrari

Nov 28 2025

Lewis Hamilton's self-confessed 'nightmare' with Ferrari plumbed new depths on Friday when he was reduced to using only …

Norris disappointed in third as Piastri takes sprint pole

Nov 28 2025

Series leader Lando Norris struggled to contain his disappointment after qualifying third for Saturday's sprint race at …

Verstappen bid for fifth title suffers setback

Nov 28 2025

Max Verstappen's quest for a fifth drivers' world title suffered a setback on Friday when he was out-qualified by a Red …

UK unveils record-breaking bid for 2035 Women's World Cup

Nov 28 2025

UK football chiefs on Friday unveiled details of their unopposed joint bid to host the Women's World Cup in 2035, with …

Piastri takes Qatar F1 sprint race pole, Norris third

Nov 28 2025

Oscar Piastri confirmed his return to form to keep alive his title bid by claiming pole position on Friday for …

Advantage Ogier as Evans' title hopes punctured at Rally Saudi Arabia

Nov 28 2025

Elfyn Evans' hopes of claiming his first World Rally Championship title suffered a major blow on Friday when the …

No complacency for Springboks against Wales, vows Kolisi

Nov 28 2025

South Africa captain Siya Kolisi vowed that there would be no complacency against a depleted Wales when the two teams …

First title for Russian judoka since neutral status lifted

Nov 28 2025

Ayub Bliev became the first Russian judoka in more than two years to win a title under his national flag when he …

Cunha still out as Man Utd seek to rebound at Palace

Nov 28 2025

Matheus Cunha remains sidelined as Manchester United look to bounce back after a "really tough" week, manager Ruben …

Arsenal boss Arteta says Chelsea 'deserve' to be considered title rivals

Nov 28 2025

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says second-placed Chelsea "fully deserve" to be considered Premier League title contenders …

Piastri edges Norris as McLaren dominate Qatar practice

Nov 28 2025

Oscar Piastri rediscovered his form to top the times ahead of McLaren team-mate and title favourite Lando Norris in …

Guardiola accuses Man City of 'playing safe' in Leverkusen defeat

Nov 28 2025

Pep Guardiola accused his much-changed Manchester City team of "playing safe" in their surprise Champions League loss to …

Chelsea's Palmer fit to face Arsenal after injury layoff

Nov 28 2025

Cole Palmer is fit to start Chelsea's summit meeting with Premier League leaders Arsenal this weekend after more than …

Chelsea's Palmer fit to face Arsenal

Nov 28 2025

Cole Palmer is fit to start Chelsea's Premier League summit meeting against Arsenal this weekend after more than two …

France star Dupont returns to Top 14 action after 8-month lay-off

Nov 28 2025

France superstar Antoine Dupont will make his long-awaited return to action on Saturday when his league-leading Toulouse …

Launch of rugby's rebel R360 league pushed back to 2028

Nov 28 2025

The scheduled launch of rugby's proposed rebel R360 competition targeting the game's top stars has been pushed back by …

Trailblazer Girmay to leave Intermarche-Wanty

Nov 28 2025

History-making Eritrean Biniam Girmay will leave Intermarche-Wanty before next season, the Belgian cycling team …

Iran to boycott 2026 World Cup draw over US visa row

Nov 28 2025

Iran is to boycott next week's World Cup finals draw in Washington because the United States refused to grant visas to …

Synchronised steps: Japan walking art tradition marches on

Nov 28 2025

Shoes squeaking in perfect unison, dozens of Japanese students move in formation through a Yokohama sports hall in …

India vows successful Games but ghosts of 2010 haunt preparations

Nov 28 2025

Organisers are confident they can avoid the calamities of last time when India hosts the Commonwealth Games but there …

Hadjar excited over prospect of partnering Verstappen

Nov 28 2025

Star rookie Isack Hadjar told AFP he would relish "the incredible opportunity" of becoming Max Verstappen's teammate at …

Kobori leads at Australian PGA as Min Woo Lee, Penge lurk

Nov 28 2025

New Zealand's Kazuma Kobori fired a stunning eight-under-par 63 to take a one-stroke lead at the Australian PGA …

Cowboys hold off Chiefs to bolster NFL playoff bid

Nov 28 2025

Dallas quarterback Dak Prescott threw for 320 yards and two touchdowns to lead the Cowboys to a crucial 31-28 NFL …

No Cummins as Australia name unchanged squad for second Ashes Test

Nov 28 2025

Skipper Pat Cummins was left out of an unchanged Australia squad named Friday for the day-night second Ashes Test …

Midfield maestros return as PSG look to assert Ligue 1 dominance

Nov 28 2025

After a stuttering start to the season, Paris Saint-Germain will be hoping to keep imperious midfield trio Vitinha, Joao …

Table-toppers Roma face Napoli and Serie A title test

Nov 28 2025

Roma are surprise leaders of Serie A heading into Sunday's clash with Napoli, a fixture which will go some way to …

Hjulmand has rebuilt Leverkusen firing again ahead of schedule

Nov 28 2025

Bayer Leverkusen coach Kasper Hjulmand has the 2023-24 double winners firing in what looked certain to be a rebuilding …

Springboks bid to end season on high against depleted Wales

Nov 28 2025

South Africa take on Wales in the season-ending international Test on Saturday at a time when the gulf between the two …