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Alcaraz beats Sinner in sold-out South Korea exhibition match

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Carlos Alcaraz beat great rival Jannik Sinner in a light-hearted sell-out exhibition match in South Korea on Saturday …

Sabalenka into third straight Brisbane final ahead of Australian Open

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Aryna Sabalenka beat Karolina Muchova in straight sets to reach her third Brisbane International final in a row on …

Switzerland battle into United Cup final in searing Sydney heat

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Stan Wawrinka lost in three sets in gruelling Sydney heat of more than 40C but Switzerland beat Belgium on Saturday to …

Short-handed Thunder rally to edge Grizzlies

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Jalen Williams scored 26 points and Kenrich Williams added 21 as the NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder erased a …

Glenn tops Liu for US figure skating gold as American women eye Olympics

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Amber Glenn powered to a third straight US figure skating title on Friday, holding off world champion Alysa Liu as …

Wrexham manager glad Ryan Reynolds on hand for heroics against Forest

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Phil Parkinson was delighted Wrexham co-owner Ryan Reynolds witnessed a finish worthy of one of the American actor's …

Wrexham ride 'rollercoaster' to knock Nottingham Forest out of FA Cup

Jan 09 2026

Wrexham's fairytale ride under Hollywood owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney continued as they knocked Premier …

Mavs' Davis has ligament damage in left hand: report

Jan 09 2026

Dallas Mavericks star Anthony Davis has ligament damage in his left hand and is consulting doctors to determine whether …

Mavs' Davis has ligament damaged in left hand: report

Jan 09 2026

Dallas Mavericks star Anthony Davis has ligament damage in his left hand and is consulting doctors to determine whether …

Morocco coach Regragui urges calm as hosts reach AFCON last four

Jan 09 2026

Morocco coach Walid Regragui hailed a "historic" achievement in seeing his side reach the semi-finals of the Africa Cup …

Koepka applies for PGA Tour reinstatement: reports

Jan 09 2026

Brooks Koepka, a five-time major winner who left the PGA Tour for LIV Golf in 2022 but quit the Saudi-backed series last …

Bath and Edinburgh close in on Champions Cup last 16

Jan 09 2026

Former champions Bath took a big step towards the last 16 of the Champions Cup with a bonus point 43-20 win in Castres …

Hosts Morocco march on to AFCON semis as Senegal reach last four

Jan 09 2026

Hosts Morocco kept their dream of winning the Africa Cup of Nations in front of their own fans alive with a 2-0 victory …

Frankfurt's Ebnoutalib savours 'dream' debut as Dortmund drop points

Jan 09 2026

New Eintracht Frankfurt striker Younes Ebnoutalib crowned a dream Bundesliga debut with a second-half goal in a …

Diaz scores again as hosts Morocco beat Cameroon to reach AFCON semis

Jan 09 2026

Brahim Diaz kept up his remarkable Africa Cup of Nations scoring record and Ismael Saibari was also on target as hosts …

Ebnoutalib scores on debut as Dortmund drop points at Frankfurt

Jan 09 2026

New Eintracht Frankfurt striker Younes Ebnoutalib crowned a dream Bundesliga debut with a second-half goal in a …

Winter Olympic organisers insist ice hockey arena ready despite hole in rink

Jan 09 2026

Winter Olympics organisers insisted on Friday that the Milan-Cortina Games' main ice hockey rink will be ready for …

MLB hands German outfielder Kepler 80-game doping ban

Jan 09 2026

German free agent outfielder Max Kepler was issued an 80-game doping ban by Major League Baseball on Friday after …

MLB hands German outfielder Kepler 80-game doing ban

Jan 09 2026

German free agent outfielder Max Kepler was issued an 80-game doping ban by Major League Baseball on Friday after …

Brazil's Endrick says Lyon 'ideal club' to boost World Cup ambitions

Jan 09 2026

Brazilian striker Endrick said Friday he has found the "ideal club" in Ligue 1 side Lyon to revive his career ahead of …

Young 'ecstatic' about NBA move from Hawks to Wizards

Jan 09 2026

Four-time NBA All-Star guard Trae Young said Friday on social media that he was "ecstatic" over being traded after eight …

Recalled Ndiaye takes Senegal past 10-man Mali into AFCON semis

Jan 09 2026

Recalled Iliman Ndiaye scored in the first half to give Senegal a 1-0 victory over 10-man Mali in Tangiers on Friday in …

Man pleads guilty to sending 'abhorrent messages' to England women's footballer Carter

Jan 09 2026

A man pleaded guilty Friday to sending "totally abhorrent" social media messages to England women's defender Jess Carter …

De Klerk fireworks guide Bengaluru to victory in WPL opener

Jan 09 2026

South African all-rounder Nadine de Klerk hammered 20 runs in the final over for Royal Challengers Bengaluru's thrilling …

Uganda's Kiplimo seeks third world cross country crown in a row

Jan 09 2026

Uganda's Jacob Kiplimo, the reigning Chicago Marathon champion, will attempt to win his third consecutive men's crown at …

Olympic ice hockey arena will be ready for Games: IOC director

Jan 09 2026

The Winter Olympics main ice hockey rink will be ready for the start of competition next month, the IOC's sport director …

PGA Tour unveils fall slate with Japan, Mexico, Bermuda stops

Jan 09 2026

Two events in Mexico and stops in Japan and Bermuda highlight the US PGA Tour's eight-tournament fall schedule announced …

Fletcher defends United academy after Amorim criticism

Jan 09 2026

Manchester United interim boss Darren Fletcher said Friday that the club's academy is one of the best in the world after …

Littler signs reported record £20 million darts deal

Jan 09 2026

World champion Luke Littler has agreed the most lucrative sponsorship deal in darts' history, worth a reported £20 …

Rosenior not scared of challenge at 'world-class' Chelsea

Jan 09 2026

Liam Rosenior said that his challenge is to carry Chelsea to the "next level" as he prepares to take charge of the Blues …

Semenyo says he wants to 'rewrite history again' after joining Man City

Jan 09 2026

Antoine Semenyo said Friday that he wants to "rewrite history again" at Manchester City after joining from Bournemouth …

Sabalenka gets revenge over Keys in repeat of Australian Open final

Jan 09 2026

World number one Aryna Sabalenka sent an Australian Open warning as she beat Madison Keys on Friday in Brisbane in a …

Swiatek wins in 58 minutes as Poland reach United Cup semis

Jan 09 2026

World number two Iga Swiatek defied a partisan crowd to thrash Australian Maya Joint in Sydney on Friday and help take …

Ski great Hirscher pulls out of Olympics, ends season

Jan 09 2026

Two-time Olympic champion skier Marcel Hirscher announced on Friday that he was pulling out of the rest of the season, …

Man City win race to sign forward Semenyo

Jan 09 2026

Manchester City added to their attacking arsenal on Friday with the signing of Antoine Semenyo from Bournemouth for a …

'Would be fun': Alcaraz, Sinner tease prospect of teaming up in doubles

Jan 09 2026

Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner teased Friday the prospect of teaming up for doubles as the world's top two prepare to …

Man City win race to sign Semenyo

Jan 09 2026

Manchester City added to their attacking arsenal on Friday with the signing of Antoine Semenyo from Bournemouth for a …

Swiatek romps to United Cup victory in 58 minutes

Jan 09 2026

World number two Iga Swiatek defied a partisan crowd to thrash Australian Maya Joint in Sydney on Friday and give Poland …

Every second counts for Japan's 'King Kazu' at 58

Jan 09 2026

Kazuyoshi Miura vowed Friday to show he still has what it takes aged 58 as the former Japan international striker gets …

Rybakina has little hope of change to tennis schedule

Jan 09 2026

Former Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina said Friday she agreed with Aryna Sabalenka's description of the tennis …

Injured Kimmich to miss icy Bundesliga return for Bayern

Jan 09 2026

Bayern Munich vice-captain Joshua Kimmich is expected to miss his side's clash with Wolfsburg on Sunday due to injury, …

Osimhen, Nigeria seek harmony with Algeria up next at AFCON

Jan 09 2026

Led by Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman, Nigeria's form at the Africa Cup of Nations has offered cause for optimism …

Wawrinka gets Melbourne wildcard but Kyrgios to play doubles only

Jan 09 2026

Former champion Stan Wawrinka was handed a wildcard on Friday for the Australian Open in his final season but home …

Bulls-Heat NBA game postponed over 'moisture' on court

Jan 09 2026

The Chicago Bulls' home game against the Miami Heat on Thursday was postponed at the 11th hour because of an unplayable …

Arsenal's Martinelli 'deeply sorry' for shoving injured Bradley

Jan 09 2026

Arsenal winger Gabriel Martinelli said he had apologised to Conor Bradley for shoving the Liverpool defender off the …

Moleiro shining as Villarreal make up La Liga ground after cup failures

Jan 09 2026

Inspired by playmaker Alberto Moleiro, Villarreal are aiming high in La Liga after humiliating early failures in cup …

New Chelsea boss Rosenior faces FA Cup test

Jan 09 2026

Liam Rosenior's first match as Chelsea manager comes laced with giant-killing danger as he takes the Blues to …

Age no barrier for rampant Australia but future uncertain

Jan 09 2026

Ashes hero Mitchell Starc insists age is just a number after Australia's 4-1 thumping of England, but the future of the …

Kyrgios to play doubles only at Australian Open

Jan 09 2026

Nick Kyrgios ruled out playing singles at the Australian Open on Friday, focusing only on doubles with five-set matches …

Arsenal in 'strong position' despite missed opportunity for Arteta

Jan 08 2026

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta said the Gunners have come out of a gruelling festive schedule in a stronger position despite …

US snowboard star Kim dislocates shoulder ahead of Olympic three-peat bid

Jan 08 2026

US snowboarding star Chloe Kim said Thursday she had suffered a dislocated shoulder in training, just weeks before she …

AC Milan scrape a point with Genoa after late penalty howler

Jan 08 2026

AC Milan survived late penalty drama to scrape a 1-1 home draw with Genoa on Thursday, a result which allowed local …

Arsenal miss chance to stretch lead in Liverpool stalemate

Jan 08 2026

Arsenal wasted the chance to move eight points clear at the top of the Premier League as Liverpool came to life in a 0-0 …

Real Madrid edge Atletico to set up Clasico Spanish Super Cup final

Jan 08 2026

Xabi Alonso's Real Madrid beat Atletico Madrid 2-1 in a tight Spanish Super Cup semi-final in Saudi Arabia on Thursday …

PSG beat Marseille on penalties to win French Champions Trophy

Jan 08 2026

Paris Saint-Germain beat Marseille on penalties to win a topsy turvy French Champions Trophy in Kuwait on Thursday.

Real Madrid beat Atletico to set up Clasico Spanish Super Cup final

Jan 08 2026

Xabi Alonso's Real Madrid beat Atletico Madrid 2-1 in a tight Spanish Super Cup semi-final in Saudi Arabia on Thursday …

Dolphins fire head coach McDaniel after four seasons

Jan 08 2026

The Miami Dolphins became the latest NFL team to axe their head coach on Thursday, firing Mike McDaniel after four …

Romero apologises for Spurs slump as crisis deepens

Jan 08 2026

Cristian Romero added to the mounting crisis at Tottenham as the Argentinian appeared to take a swipe at the club's …

Morocco coach Regragui aims to shift pressure to Cameroon before AFCON clash

Jan 08 2026

Morocco coach Walid Regragui on Thursday sought to remove some of the pressure on his team as he suggested Cameroon had …

Humanoid robots go for knockout in high-tech Vegas fight night

Jan 08 2026

Two robots the size of schoolchildren stepped into the ring at BattleBots Arena.

Joshua pays tribute to close friends killed in crash

Jan 08 2026

Former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua paid a moving tribute on Thursday to the two close friends killed in a …

England to stick with Stokes and McCullum despite Ashes flop

Jan 08 2026

England will limp home from Australia after a humbling 4-1 Ashes defeat but appear likely to stick with the regime of …

Sabalenka impresses again in Australian Open warm-up, vows more to come

Jan 08 2026

World number one Aryna Sabalenka said she still had room for improvement after a second dominant win in the Brisbane …

Bordeaux's Du Preez wary of Northampton's Champions Cup revenge mission

Jan 08 2026

Bordeaux-Begles's South African back-rower Jean-Luc du Preez says that Northampton will be desperate for revenge for …

Former Premier League referee Coote gets suspended sentence for indecent image

Jan 08 2026

Former Premier League referee David Coote was given a suspended prison sentence on Thursday after admitting making an …

Olympic champion Zheng out of Australian Open

Jan 08 2026

Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen announced on Thursday that she was withdrawing from the Australian Open later this month …

England's Brook 'deeply sorry' for nightclub fracas

Jan 08 2026

England's white-ball captain Harry Brook issued an apology on Thursday saying he was "deeply sorry" for an altercation …

England cricket board launches immediate review into Ashes debacle

Jan 08 2026

The England and Wales Cricket Board said it had launched an immediate and "thorough" review following the tourists' …

Sabalenka accuses tour chiefs over 'insane' tennis schedule

Jan 08 2026

World number one Aryna Sabalenka accused tennis authorities on Thursday of failing to put player welfare first over what …

Stokes vows to stay on but 'wrongs to put right' after crushing Ashes defeat

Jan 08 2026

Ben Stokes vowed Thursday to stay on as England captain and said he believes coach Brendon McCullum will too, while …

Gilgeous-Alexander to the rescue as Thunder sink Jazz in overtime

Jan 08 2026

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander rescued the Oklahoma City Thunder with a game-tying buzzer-beater before finishing with 46 …

Stokes admits 'wrongs to put right' after crushing Ashes defeat

Jan 08 2026

England captain Ben Stokes said Thursday there were a lot of "wrongs to put right" after a crushing 4-1 Ashes series …

Australia win final Test to seal 4-1 Ashes triumph over England

Jan 08 2026

Australia won the final Ashes Test against England by five wickets on Thursday to seal a dominant 4-1 victory after a …

From Diaz to 'Mazadona' - five new faces starring at AFCON

Jan 08 2026

The Africa Cup of Nations reaches the quarter-final stage this weekend with a series of mouthwatering ties between the …

Australia win final Test to complete 4-1 Ashes triumph over England

Jan 08 2026

Australia clinched the final Ashes Test against England Thursday by five wickets to complete a dominant 4-1 victory …

Death of Bazball: Five things we learned from Ashes series

Jan 08 2026

Australia sealed a thumping 4-1 Ashes win over England with a five-wicket victory in the final Test at Sydney on …

Australia's emotional Khawaja bows out for final time with Ashes win

Jan 08 2026

Australia batsman Usman Khawaja admitted he found it hard to control his emotions after playing the final Test of a …

Morocco under huge pressure as hosts face Cup of Nations heat

Jan 08 2026

Morocco are on a mission to win the Africa Cup of Nations in front of their own fans but the hosts must avoid buckling …

Australia 71-2 at lunch, need 89 more to win final Ashes Test

Jan 08 2026

Australia zeroed in on victory in the fifth and final Ashes Test Thursday, needing 89 more runs to seal a 4-1 series …

City, Villa falter in Premier League title race

Jan 08 2026

Manchester City and Aston Villa missed the chance to make significant inroads into Arsenal's Premier League lead on …

England all out for 342, set Australia 160 to win final Ashes Test

Jan 08 2026

Jacob Bethell was finally out for 154 as England were dismissed for 342 before lunch on Thursday, setting Australia 160 …

Storm in a tea cup for Frank as pressure mounts on Spurs boss

Jan 07 2026

Thomas Frank insisted he had no idea he drank from an Arsenal-branded cup during a "painful" 3-2 defeat against …

Sesko spark masks Man Utd disappointment for Fletcher

Jan 07 2026

Manchester United caretaker boss Darren Fletcher hopes Benjamin Sesko's double in a 2-2 draw at Burnley proves to be the …

Guardiola downbeat about Man City's faltering title bid

Jan 07 2026

Pep Guardiola admitted Manchester City cannot think about catching Arsenal in the Premier League title race after their …

Inter extend Serie A lead at Parma after Napoli slip

Jan 07 2026

Inter Milan moved four points clear at the top of Serie A on Wednesday after winning 2-0 at Parma while rivals Napoli …

City, Villa slip up again in Premier League title race

Jan 07 2026

Manchester City and Aston Villa missed the chance to make significant inroads into Arsenal's Premier League lead on …

Sesko double not enough as Man Utd stumble at Burnley

Jan 07 2026

The dismissal of Ruben Amorim provided no immediate dividend for Manchester United as a Benjamin Sesko double was only …

Semenyo stuns Spurs to leave Frank under fire

Jan 07 2026

Antoine Semenyo said goodbye to Bournemouth by clinching a dramatic 3-2 win that heaped pressure on under-fire Tottenham …

City stumble again in title race as Villa held

Jan 07 2026

Manchester City missed out on the chance to make significant inroads into Arsenal's Premier League lead on Wednesday as …

Man City title bid damaged by Brighton draw despite Haaland's 150th goal

Jan 07 2026

Manchester City's Premier League title challenge suffered a potentially fatal blow as Brighton hit back to earn a 1-1 …

France's Noel wins World Cup slalom at Madonna di Campiglio

Jan 07 2026

Clement Noel won the floodlit slalom at Madonna di Campiglio on Wednesday, the Olympic champion's first World Cup …

Barca rout Athletic to reach Spanish Super Cup final

Jan 07 2026

Raphinha netted twice as Barcelona strolled into the Spanish Super Cup final with a dominant 5-0 semi-final win over …

Napoli scrape draw with lowly Verona as leaders Inter look to capitalise

Jan 07 2026

Napoli came back from two goals down to draw 2-2 with lowly Verona on Wednesday, a result which gave Inter Milan the …

England great Keegan diagnosed with cancer

Jan 07 2026

Former England and Newcastle manager Kevin Keegan has been diagnosed with cancer, according to a statement from his …

Rosenior vows to make fast start as Chelsea boss

Jan 07 2026

Liam Rosenior has delivered his first message to Chelsea's players as the new Blues boss admitted he needs to "hit the …

Vinicius will bounce back from 'blank spell': Real Madrid's Bellingham

Jan 07 2026

Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham backed team-mate Vinicius Junior on Wednesday to overcome his goal drought ahead …

Pakistan cruise past Sri Lanka in T20I opener

Jan 07 2026

Pakistan underlined their credentials as serious contenders for the upcoming T20 World Cup with a commanding six-wicket …

France's Lucu a doubt for Six Nations opener

Jan 07 2026

Bordeaux-Begles's France scrum-half Maxime Lucu is at risk of missing the start of the Six Nations with a knee sprain, …

Arsenal must win trophies to leave 'legacy' - Arteta

Jan 07 2026

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said the Premier League leaders must win trophies if they were to be remembered like the …

Strasbourg offer too good to turn down, says O'Neil

Jan 07 2026

Gary O'Neil replaced Liam Rosenior as Strasbourg coach on Wednesday declaring that he had received other offers in the …

Atletico back struggling Alvarez ahead of Real Super Cup semi

Jan 07 2026

Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone and captain Koke backed striker Julian Alvarez on Wednesday despite a poor run of …

O'Neil succeeds Rosenior as Strasbourg coach

Jan 07 2026

Gary O'Neil has replaced Liam Rosenior as Strasbourg coach, the French club announced on Wednesday.