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'Forced disappearance' probe opened against Colombian cycling star Herrera

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An investigation into "forced disappearance" has been opened against former cycling star Luis "Lucho" Herrera, who is …

Seifert, Santner give New Zealand consolation T20 win over India

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A half-century by Tim Seifert and skipper Mitchell Santner's three wickets steered New Zealand to a 50-run consolation …

Sterling agrees Chelsea exit after troubled spell

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Raheem Sterling left Chelsea by mutual consent on Wednesday as the former England forward finally ended his nightmare …

Lucas Paqueta signs for Flamengo in record South American deal

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Brazil's Flamengo have signed West Ham midfielder Lucas Paqueta, the English club confirmed Wednesday, in a record …

Villa's Tielemans ruled out for up to 10 weeks

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Aston Villa's Premier League title bid has suffered a major blow after Belgian midfielder Youri Tielemans was ruled out …

Turkey football club faces probe over braids clip backing Syrian Kurds

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Turkey's main Kurdish football team is to face action by the national football body for sharing a video in solidarity …

Heart attack ends iconic French prop Atonio's career

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France prop Uini Atonio has had to retire from all rugby with immediate effect after being hospitalised on Tuesday …

One dead, five injured in clashes between Colombia football fans

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A Colombian football supporter was killed and five other people were injured in clashes between rival fan groups after a …

Fury confirms April comeback fight against Makhmudov

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Former heavyweight world champion Tyson Fury will face Arslanbek Makhmudov in his comeback fight in April, weeks after …

Djokovic gets lucky to set up Sinner semi-final showdown in Melbourne

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Novak Djokovic admitted he got lucky after opponent Lorenzo Musetti retired hurt on Wednesday to send the Serbian great …

Sinner hails 'inspiration' Djokovic ahead of Australian Open blockbuster

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Reigning champion Jannik Sinner called Novak Djokovic "an inspiration" after setting up an Australian Open semi-final …

Aki a doubt for Ireland's Six Nations opener over disciplinary issue

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Ireland could be without veteran centre Bundee Aki for their daunting Six Nations opening match against title holders …

West Ham sign Fulham winger Traore

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West Ham announced on Wednesday they had signed winger Adama Traore from Fulham for an undisclosed fee.

Relentless Sinner sets up Australian Open blockbuster with Djokovic

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"Physically strong" reigning champion Jannik Sinner will face 24-time Grand Slam winner Novak Djokovic in a blockbuster …

Sinner sets up Australian Open semi-final against Djokovic

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Reigning champion Jannik Sinner will face 24-time Grand Slam winner Novak Djokovic in a blockbuster Australian Open …

'Extremely lucky' Djokovic says he must improve after Australian Open scare

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An "extremely lucky" Novak Djokovic admitted Wednesday he must play far better to stand any chance of winning an elusive …

Japan's Olympic ice icons inspire new skating generation

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Japan did not win an Olympic figure skating medal until 1992 but it is now among the sport's world powers, with kids …

Home hope Goggia on medal mission at Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics

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Sofia Goggia is on a mission for medals as she prepares for her home Winter Olympics, where the Italian speed specialist …

'Animals in a zoo': Players back Gauff call for more privacy

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Coco Gauff called herself "a real person with real feelings" Wednesday as fellow players backed a call for more privacy …

Musetti rues 'really painful' retirement after schooling Djokovic

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Lorenzo Musetti said Wednesday he fears a muscle tear in his leg after being forced to retire from his Australian Open …

Djokovic gets lucky to join Pegula, Rybakina in Melbourne semi-finals

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Novak Djokovic admitted he got lucky after opponent Lorenzo Musetti retired hurt on Wednesday to send the Serbian great …

'Extremely lucky' Djokovic into Melbourne semi-finals as Musetti retires

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An "extremely lucky" Novak Djokovic survived a massive scare to reach the Australian Open semi-finals on Wednesday when …

Pegula must 'crack the code' in Melbourne semi-final against Rybakina

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Jessica Pegula said she will have to "crack the code" of Elena Rybakina in the Australian Open semi-finals after …

Anisimova 'loses her mind' after Melbourne quarter-final exit

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Amanda Anisimova said she will "lose her mind" for a couple of days after suffering defeat in her Australian Open …

Pegula, Rybakina to clash in Melbourne semis as Djokovic takes centre stage

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Jessica Pegula and Elena Rybakina will clash in the semi-finals at the Australian Open, where Novak Djokovic hopes to …

Rybakina says making Australian Open semis 'just another day'

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Elena Rybakina credited a calmer mindset for helping her stun world number two Iga Swiatek Wednesday to race into the …

Pistons escape Nuggets rally, Thunder roll Pelicans

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Cade Cunningham finished with 22 points as the Detroit Pistons held off a late rally from the depleted Denver Nuggets to …

Dominant Pegula sets up Australian Open semi-final against Rybakina

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Jessica Pegula will meet Elena Rybakina in the Australian Open semi-finals after dismantling error-strewn Amanda …

Pegula sets up Australian Open semi-final against Rybakina

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Jessica Pegula will meet Elena Rybakina in the Australian Open semi-finals after dismantling error-strewn Amanda …

'Animals in a zoo': Swiatek backs Gauff call for more privacy

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World number two Iga Swiatek on Wednesday backed Coco Gauff's call for more privacy during tournaments, saying players …

Rybakina surges into Melbourne semis as Djokovic takes centre stage

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Elena Rybakina ramped up her quest for a second major title as she dismantled Iga Swiatek to reach the semi-finals at …

Rybakina stuns Swiatek to reach Australian Open semi-finals

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Fifth seed Elena Rybakina stunned world number two Iga Swiatek to race into the Australian Open semi-finals Wednesday …

Svitolina credits mental health break for reaching Melbourne semis

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Ukraine's Australian Open semi-finalist Elina Svitolina says she would not even have been in Melbourne without a break …

Anger as branch of ICE to help with security at Winter Olympics

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A branch of the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) will help with security for the Winter Olympics in Italy, …

KPop Demon Hunters star to open Women's Asian Cup

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Audrey Nuna from Netflix's mega-hit animated musical "KPop Demon Hunters" will headline the opening ceremony at the …

Swiss Meillard snatches final giant slalom win before Olympics

Jan 27 2026

Swiss skier Loic Meillard led the way in icy conditions to snatch the men's World Cup giant slalom in Schladming on …

Denver QB Nix 'predisposed' to ankle injury says coach

Jan 27 2026

The broken ankle that robbed Denver quarterback Bo Nix of a chance to contend for a Super Bowl berth was inevitable due …

Prass stunner helps Hoffenheim go third, Leipzig held at Pauli

Jan 27 2026

A brilliant Alexander Prass strike helped Hoffenheim tighten their grip on third with a 2-0 win at Werder Bremen on …

Swiss Meillard wins final giant slalom before Olympics

Jan 27 2026

Swiss skier Loic Meillard won the men's World Cup giant slalom in Schladming on Tuesday, the final race in the …

Rosenior dismisses Chelsea exit for 'untouchable' Palmer

Jan 27 2026

Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior dismissed any notion of Cole Palmer leaving the Blues as "unrealistic" despite reports …

Markram powers South Africa to win over West Indies

Jan 27 2026

Aiden Markram powered South Africa to a nine-wicket win in the first Twenty20 international against the West Indies at …

Koepka nervous about game and fans in PGA Tour return

Jan 27 2026

Brooks Koepka is nervous ahead of his return to the PGA Tour this week after jumping to LIV Golf in 2022, wondering …

Dortmund coach says Inter Milan are improved under Chivu

Jan 27 2026

Borussia Dortmund coach Niko Kovac said 2023 and 2025 finalists Inter Milan, who his team face in the Champions League …

Real Madrid's Arbeloa like one of my 'children', says Mourinho

Jan 27 2026

Benfica coach Jose Mourinho said his Real Madrid counterpart Alvaro Arbeloa was like a child to him ahead of their …

NFL Bills make offensive coordinator Brady new head coach

Jan 27 2026

The Buffalo Bills have promoted offensive coordinator Joe Brady to become their new head coach after agreeing to terms …

Newcastle braced for 'ultimate test' against PSG after storm disruption

Jan 27 2026

Newcastle coach Eddie Howe warned that Wednesday's decisive Champions League clash with Paris Saint-Germain will be the …

Brook blitz ends Sri Lanka's unbeaten home run, England clinch series

Jan 27 2026

Harry Brook's blistering 57-ball hundred proved the difference as England romped to a famous 53-run victory over Sri …

Slot says Liverpool must fix 'very bad cocktail'

Jan 27 2026

Liverpool can end a tough season on a high if they eliminate a "very bad cocktail" of mistakes in defence and missed …

Arteta issues rallying cry after Arsenal wobble

Jan 27 2026

Mikel Arteta promised that Arsenal would play with "courage and conviction" for the rest of the season after their …

PSG hoping Newcastle visit can spark another run to Champions League glory

Jan 27 2026

Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique on Tuesday insisted he would accept losing to Newcastle in their final …

Guardiola blames Man City team for Haaland struggles

Jan 27 2026

Manchester City's players must step up to help Erling Haaland end his goal drought, manager Pep Guardiola said on the …

Brook's masterclass leaves Sri Lanka reeling in series decider

Jan 27 2026

Harry Brook bludgeoned a whirlwind century off just 57 balls to put England firmly in the box seat in the …

Alcaraz rolls into maiden Melbourne semi-final and date with Zverev

Jan 27 2026

A supremely focused Carlos Alcaraz swept into the Australian Open semi-finals for the first time on Tuesday and a clash …

Comparing Yamal to Messi 'crazy': Barca's Olmo

Jan 27 2026

Barcelona midfielder Dani Olmo said Tuesday it is "crazy" to compare teenage winger Lamine Yamal to club great Lionel …

Troubled Napoli staring at Champions League elimination against Chelsea

Jan 27 2026

Napoli are on the brink of being eliminated from the Champions League as the troubled Italian club face Chelsea on …

Alcaraz sweeps into maiden Melbourne semi as Gauff gone in 59 minutes

Jan 27 2026

Carlos Alcaraz warned he was improving all the time as he swept into his maiden Australian Open semi-final Tuesday and a …

Alcaraz crushes De Minaur to reach Australian Open semi-finals

Jan 27 2026

Carlos Alcaraz swept into the Australian Open semi-finals for the first time on Tuesday and a clash with Alexander …

Svitolina hopes Gauff upset brings 'a little light' to Ukraine

Jan 27 2026

Elina Svitolina said she hopes her stunning upset of third seed Coco Gauff at the Australian Open on Tuesday will bring …

Gauff defends epic racquet smash and hits out at it being broadcast

Jan 27 2026

Coco Gauff said Tuesday an epic racquet smash after losing heavily to Elina Svitolina at the Australian Open was …

Gauff gone in 59 minutes as Svitolina sets up Sabalenka semi-final

Jan 27 2026

Coco Gauff folded in 59 error-strewn minutes as Ukraine's Elina Svitolina set up an Australian Open semi-final against …

Svitolina stuns Gauff in 59 minutes to sail into Australian Open semis

Jan 27 2026

Elina Svitolina stunned American third seed Coco Gauff to sail into an Australian Open semi-final against Aryna …

Pain-free Zverev blasts into Australian Open semi-finals

Jan 27 2026

Alexander Zverev said he was playing without pain for the first time in 12 months after last year's runner-up crushed …

UK tour agency to host golf tournament in North Korea

Jan 27 2026

A British tour agency plans to host an international golf event in North Korea this year, the amateur event's website …

Sabalenka beats heat to reach Melbourne semis as Zverev blasts through

Jan 27 2026

Aryna Sabalenka overcame searing heat and one of the most exciting talents in tennis to power into the Australian Open …

'Quad God' Malinin poised to take Milan by storm

Jan 27 2026

Four years on from an Olympic snub, US figure skater Ilia Malinin has revolutionized his sport in a meteoric rise that …

Zverev blasts past Tien to reach Australian Open semi-finals

Jan 27 2026

Last year's runner-up Alexander Zverev served his way into the Australian Open semi-finals on Tuesday as he crushed …

Zverev beats Tien to blast into Australian Open semi-finals

Jan 27 2026

Last year's runner-up Alexander Zverev served his way into the Australian Open semi-finals on Tuesday as he crushed …

Jovic hails 'inspiring' Sabalenka and says Melbourne run just the start

Jan 27 2026

Teenage sensation Iva Jovic hailed Aryna Sabalenka as "inspiring" after the world number one taught the 18-year-old a …

Sabalenka 'does not understand' Australian Open fitness tracker ban

Jan 27 2026

World number one Aryna Sabalenka said Tuesday she could not understand why wearing fitness trackers was banned at the …

'Trophy or nothing' as Sabalenka sweeps into Melbourne semis

Jan 27 2026

Aryna Sabalenka said her mentality in Melbourne was "trophy or nothing" after muscling past American teenager Iva Jovic …

Sabalenka powers into semi-finals as Melbourne braces for 45C

Jan 27 2026

Aryna Sabalenka overcame heat set to hit 45C and one of the most exciting talents in tennis to power into the …

Australian Open triggers maximum heat warning with 45C forecast

Jan 27 2026

The Australian Open suffered more disruption Tuesday when it hit its maximum "heat stress" rating with forecasts of 45C, …

Rampant Sabalenka sweeps past Jovic into Australian Open semi-finals

Jan 27 2026

Relentless top seed Aryna Sabalenka muscled past American teenager Iva Jovic and into the Australian Open semi-finals …

Shelton plans to ride on 'rowdy' Melbourne crowd to stun Sinner

Jan 27 2026

All-action American Ben Shelton plans to harness the energy of a "rowdy" Australian Open crowd to pull off a shock in …

Montreal ice dance academy churns out Olympic champions

Jan 27 2026

When the Winter Olympics start in Italy next month, ice dancers from rival countries will be competing for the same …

Everton's Barry strikes again to rescue draw against Leeds

Jan 26 2026

Everton striker Thierno Barry extended his hot streak with a late equaliser to rescue a 1-1 draw against lowly Leeds in …

Matthews confident of USA chance at Olympic hockey gold

Jan 26 2026

Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews is confident in the United States men's hockey team and its chances of …

PSG seal teen Dro signing from upset Barca

Jan 26 2026

Paris Saint-Germain confirmed the signing of teenage talent Dro Fernandez from Barcelona on Monday, with the Catalan …

Bayern confirm talks to extend Kane's contract

Jan 26 2026

Bayern Munich sporting director Max Eberl on Monday confirmed the club are in talks to extend Harry Kane's deal at the …

French ski star Pinturault Olympic hopes rekindled with extra berth

Jan 26 2026

Veteran French alpine skiing star Alexis Pinturault's hopes of competing in the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics were …

Vonn among seven Americans set for fifth Olympics

Jan 26 2026

Alpine ski star Lindsey Vonn, seeking her fourth Olympic medal at age 41, was among seven Americans named to their fifth …

World champion Brignone to compete at Winter Olympics: Italian ski federation

Jan 26 2026

Federica Brignone will compete in the upcoming Winter Olympics after recovering in time from a horror injury to …

Wales to use domestic turmoil as Six Nations 'fuel', says Lake

Jan 26 2026

Captain Dewi Lake insisted on Monday that Wales will use the turmoil and uncertainty engulfing the domestic club game as …

Irish believe in themselves despite mixed results, says Doris

Jan 26 2026

The Irish players still "have a lot of belief" in themselves and their ability to regain the Six Nations title despite …

Townsend bullish on Scotland's Six Nations prospects

Jan 26 2026

Gregor Townsend believes that Scotland can put a chastening end to 2025 behind them to compete with anyone in the Six …

White Winter Olympics beckons as snow falls in Italian Alps

Jan 26 2026

Snow has fallen in the Italian Alps just in time for the start of the Winter Olympics, dispelling fears of …

England must set new standards to win Six Nations, says George

Jan 26 2026

England have to raise the bar once more if they are to win a first Six Nations title in six years, according to Jamie …

Aussie-born Staniforth was on France radar for years, says Galthie

Jan 26 2026

Australia under-20 international forward Tom Staniforth was on France's radar three years ago, head coach Fabien Galthie …

Old ally Mourinho between Real Madrid and Champions League last 16

Jan 26 2026

Real Madrid are aiming to seal direct passage to the Champions League last 16 at Benfica on Wednesday, but standing in …

Can Arsenal handle Premier League weight of expectation?

Jan 26 2026

Top of both the Premier League and Champions League and still in both domestic cup competitions, Arsenal fans should be …

Europe's elite jostle for Champions League last-16 places

Jan 26 2026

Holders Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid and Liverpool are among the clubs battling for direct passage to the last 16 of …

Sinner races on, 'gross' pie for Keys as heatwave hits Melbourne

Jan 26 2026

Jannik Sinner sent an Australian Open statement in rolling into the quarter-finals on Monday but fellow champion Madison …

Rampant Swiatek meets old foe Rybakina in Australian Open quarters

Jan 26 2026

Iga Swiatek said Monday she will draw on her experience and knowledge of playing Elena Rybakina 11 times when they clash …

Qualifier Inglis to splash out on toaster, kettle after Melbourne run

Jan 26 2026

Plucky home qualifier Maddison Inglis plans to do a bit of shopping with her unexpected Australian Open windfall -- and …

Fan warning as Australian Open braces for 45C heatwave

Jan 26 2026

Australian Open organisers urged fans to drink plenty of water and stay in the shade as the tournament braces for a …

Sinner races on, dethroned Keys eats pie as heatwave hits Melbourne

Jan 26 2026

Jannik Sinner sent an Australian Open statement in rolling into the quarter-finals on Monday but fellow champion Madison …

African players in Europe: Mbeumo strikes as United stun Arsenal

Jan 26 2026

Manchester United striker Bryan Mbeumo and Bournemouth midfielder Amine Adli were among eight African scorers in the …

Barca chief Laporta upset by impending Dro switch to PSG

Jan 26 2026

Barcelona president Joan Laporta said that teenage talent Dro Fernandez's decision to leave the club for a planned move …

Rampant Swiatek ends Inglis fairytale at Australian Open

Jan 26 2026

Six-time major champion Iga Swiatek ended the fairytale run of qualifier Maddison Inglis with a rampant display at the …

Sinner races through in Melbourne as Djokovic looms into view

Jan 26 2026

Two-time defending champion Jannik Sinner sealed his place in the Australian Open quarter-finals with a straight-sets …

Anisimova primed to snap win drought against Pegula in Melbourne clash

Jan 26 2026

Amanda Anisimova has never beaten fellow American Jessica Pegula but plans to put that right when they meet in the …

Champion Keys dumped out in last 16 as heatwave hits Melbourne

Jan 26 2026

Jessica Pegula sent reigning champion and podcast co-host Madison Keys spinning out of the Australian Open on Monday …