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England in charge after dismissing Australia for 132 in Ashes opener

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England dismissed Australia for 132 in their first innings on Saturday to take charge of the first Ashes Test in Perth, …

Russell fastest in final practice at Las Vegas Grand Prix

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Mercedes driver George Russell led the standings in a caution-filled third and final practice for the Las Vegas Grand …

No.1 Jeeno surges clear at LPGA Tour Championship

Nov 21 2025

Thailand's world number one Jeeno Thitikul charged up the leaderboard at the season-ending LPGA Tour Championship on …

Paul backs his 'delusional optimism' to upset Joshua

Nov 21 2025

Youtuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul is backing "delusional optimism" to carry him to an upset over British former world …

Marseille wallop Nice to climb top in France

Nov 21 2025

Marseille climbed provisionally top of the French Ligue 1 on Friday after walloping woeful Nice 5-1 in a one-sided local …

Pau eclipse returning Jalibert to take Top 14 lead

Nov 21 2025

Pau survived a string of Bordeaux-Begles comebacks to hang on to a 34-33 away win on Friday and open the weekend's round …

Italy edge into Davis Cup final with epic tie-break

Nov 21 2025

Double defending champions Italy beat Belgium 2-0 on Friday in Bologna after Flavio Cobolli won a 32-point tiebreak to …

Defiant Townsend determined to stay on as Scotland boss

Nov 21 2025

Gregor Townsend insisted Friday he had no intention of stepping down as Scotland coach despite mounting criticism …

Tuipulotu keeps Scotland place as Townsend makes 14 changes for Tonga

Nov 21 2025

Scotland captain Sione Tuipulotu was the only player to keep his place in the starting team as coach Gregor Townsend …

US skater Glenn and France's Siao lead the way at Finlandia Trophy

Nov 21 2025

Reigning ISU Grand Prix Final champion Amber Glenn of the United States delivered a high-octane performance as she …

Premier League clubs overhaul financial rules

Nov 21 2025

Premier League clubs voted Friday to overhaul the competition's financial rules, bringing in a new system that focuses …

England's Dingwall out of Argentina clash

Nov 21 2025

England were forced into a late change Friday to their starting side to play Argentina at Twickenham, with Max Ojomoh …

French skater Siao Him Fa leads at ISU Finlandia Trophy

Nov 21 2025

French skater Adam Siao Him Fa took the lead at the Finlandia Trophy, the final stop on the ISU figure skating Grand …

Irish captain Doris says 'a lot on the line' in South Africa Test

Nov 21 2025

Ireland captain Caelan Doris said Saturday's Autumn Nations Series Test with world champions South Africa it is not an …

Spotlight on All Blacks coach Robertson ahead of Wales season-ender

Nov 21 2025

The All Blacks might be sitting pretty as the world's second rated team, but coach Scott Robertson finds himself under …

Man Utd forward Sesko out 'for a few weeks'

Nov 21 2025

Benjamin Sesko will be out of action "for a few weeks" after hurting his knee before the international break, manager …

Gabriel faces 'weeks' out of action in major blow for Arsenal

Nov 21 2025

Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes will be out of action for "weeks" after picking up an injury during international …

Aussie Wilson 'devastated' after Gordon ruled out of France Test

Nov 21 2025

Australia captain Harry Wilson said on Friday that he was "devastated" after fly-half Carter Gordon was ruled out of …

Arsenal defender Gabriel faces 'weeks' on sidelines

Nov 21 2025

Gabriel Magalhaes will miss "weeks" of action after picking up an injury during international duty, Arsenal manager …

Olympic ski champion Gut-Behrami suffers knee injury

Nov 21 2025

Reigning Olympic Super-G champion Lara Gut-Behrami of Switzerland suffered a potentially serious knee injury while …

Pogba still 'has the qualities', says Monaco coach Pocognoli

Nov 21 2025

Paul Pogba has lost none of his "vision and technique" despite not playing for more than two years, his Monaco coach …

Australia's seven-wicket hero Starc ready to go again

Nov 21 2025

Mitchell Starc said Friday he was always confident in his ability to get wickets after bagging seven on the opening day …

Guardiola says 'season starts now' as Man City hunt Arsenal

Nov 21 2025

Pep Guardiola said Friday that the "real season starts now" as Manchester City seek to hunt down Arsenal at the top of …

Mercedes chief Wolff sells part of team stake to US businessman

Nov 21 2025

Mercedes's team principal and chief executive officer Toto Wolff has sold 15 percent of his shareholding in the Formula …

Carnage as 19 wickets fall on opening day of first Ashes Test

Nov 21 2025

Nineteen wickets fell on an opening day of carnage in the first Ashes Test on Friday, with England's fearsome attack led …

Rusty France face 'tired' Australia at end of torrid year

Nov 21 2025

Out-of-sorts France welcome an out-of-form Australia to Paris in the Autumn Nations Series on Saturday with both sides …

Slot says Liverpool will never use Jota grief as 'excuse' for poor form

Nov 21 2025

Arne Slot said on Friday that Liverpool would never use their grief over the death of Diogo Jota "as an excuse" for bad …

Wales rugby turmoil here to stay as nostalgia battles financial reality

Nov 21 2025

Wales take on New Zealand on Saturday and world champions South Africa a week later in full knowledge that a victory …

India's injured Gill out of must-win second South Africa Test

Nov 21 2025

India skipper Shubman Gill will miss the must-win second Test against South Africa on Saturday because of the neck …

Starc takes seven as England rolled for 172 in Ashes opener

Nov 21 2025

A rampaging Mitchell Starc took 7-58 as England were sent packing for just 172 on day one of the first Ashes Test …

Norris tops red-flagged second practice for Las Vegas GP

Nov 21 2025

Championship leader Lando Norris went fastest in Thursday's second practice for the Las Vegas Grand Prix in a session …

Texans sack Allen eight times to beat Bills 23-19

Nov 21 2025

Houston's Calen Bullock intercepted reigning NFL Most Valuable Player Josh Allen twice and the league's top defensive …

Dortmund host new nemesis Stuttgart with title hopes slipping away

Nov 21 2025

Borussia Dortmund host German Cup holders Stuttgart on Saturday in the Bundesliga with yet another shot at a title …

Munster tragedy 'life-changing' for Springbok coach Erasmus

Nov 21 2025

South African head coach Rassie Erasmus may have quit Irish province Munster after just over a year in charge but he …

Starc on fire as England slump to 105-4 at lunch in Ashes opener

Nov 21 2025

A venomous Mitchell Starc struck three times during an intimidating opening spell to leave England in trouble on day one …

Maxey powers Sixers over Bucks as Spurs beat Hawks

Nov 21 2025

Tyrese Maxey scored 54 points to spark the Philadelphia 76ers in a 123-114 overtime NBA victory at Milwaukee on Thursday …

Barca hoping Camp Nou return can spark Liga title defence

Nov 21 2025

Finally reopening Camp Nou is cause to celebrate for Barcelona but coach Hansi Flick will only be happy if they …

All Blacks bid to bounce back for season-ender against struggling Wales

Nov 21 2025

A week on from England scuppering their Grand Slam aspirations, New Zealand will bid to bounce back with a season-ending …

Pogba set for long-awaited comeback as Ligue 1 returns

Nov 21 2025

Paul Pogba is expected to make his long-awaited return to action after over two years out of the game when Monaco travel …

Inter and Milan in early Scudetto clash as Napoli attempt to bounce back

Nov 21 2025

Milan takes centre stage on Sunday night as the city's two football giants face off at the San Siro with top spot in …

How England revived their rugby fortunes

Nov 21 2025

England suffered seven defeats in 12 Tests in 2024, including a painful run of five losses in a row, but Steve …

England win toss, bat in first Ashes Test

Nov 21 2025

England captain Ben Stokes won the toss and chose to bat against Australia in the first Ashes Test under blue skies in …

Arsenal brace for Spurs clash without Gabriel, Man City in pursuit

Nov 21 2025

Arsenal are expected to be without defensive lynchpin Gabriel Magalhaes when they host London rivals Tottenham Hotspur …

Spain and Germany reach Davis Cup semi-finals

Nov 21 2025

Spain and Germany will face off in the semi-finals of the Davis Cup after coming through respective last-eight ties in …

South Korean Lee So-mi grabs LPGA Tour Championship lead

Nov 20 2025

South Korea's Lee So-mi fired an eight-under par 64 to seize a two-stroke lead over American Allisen Corpuz after …

Carpenter strikes for Chelsea but Barca hold on for draw in Women's Champions League

Nov 20 2025

Barcelona lost their 100 percent record in the Women's Champions League but went top of the table on goal difference …

Rams-Bucs and Steelers-Bears match NFL division leaders

Nov 20 2025

Tampa Bay will face the Los Angeles Rams and Pittsburgh travels to Chicago in Sunday showdowns between NFL division …

Messi's Inter to open Miami stadium in April against Austin

Nov 20 2025

Lionel Messi's Inter Miami will open its new Miami Freedom Park stadium on April 4 against Austin as part of the 2026 …

Iniesta's company rebranding Israel Premier Tech cycling team

Nov 20 2025

The Israel Premier Tech cycling team, which had become the focus of pro-Palestinian protesters at road races this …

Piastri ready to forget struggles and enjoy Vegas GP

Nov 20 2025

Oscar Piastri said there had been some "tough moments" as his commanding Formula One lead evaporated, but he was …

England's Daly ready for aerial challenge against Argentina

Nov 20 2025

Elliot Daly knows better than most the risks and rewards of competing for the high ball in rugby union as he prepares to …

Montpellier deny 'racism' allegations in Fowler's book

Nov 20 2025

French club Montpellier on Thursday denied allegations which appeared in a book by former player Mary Fowler, insisting …

Erasmus wants to 'fix' his Lansdowne Road jinx

Nov 20 2025

South African head coach Rassie Erasmus said he is hoping his side beat Ireland on Saturday in their Autumn Nations …

Wales rugby to take inspiration from round-ball cousin, says skipper Lake

Nov 20 2025

There have been large periods of time in Welsh history when football has had to live in the shadow of its oval-balled …

Australia's Smith takes pre-Ashes swipe at 'Mastermind' Panesar

Nov 20 2025

Steve Smith took a swipe on Thursday at "comical" Monty Panesar after the former England spinner urged fans and players …

Italy to face Northern Ireland in 2026 World Cup playoffs

Nov 20 2025

Four-time World Cup winners Italy will face Northern Ireland in the semi-finals of the European playoffs for the 2026 …

Spain fight back against Czech Republic to reach Davis Cup semis

Nov 20 2025

Spain reached the semi-finals of the Davis Cup on Thursday after coming back from one match down to beat the Czech …

South Africa back to full strength for 'colossal challenge' of Irish

Nov 20 2025

South African head coach Rassie Erasmus said he is expecting Saturday's Autumn Series Test with Ireland to be a …

Irish veterans Ringrose and van der Flier return for South Africa Test

Nov 20 2025

Garry Ringrose and Josh van der Flier return to the Ireland starting line-up for the daunting challenge of world …

Varney misses Italy's Chile Test with rib fracture

Nov 20 2025

Stephen Varney will miss Italy's final November test match against Chile after suffering a rib fracture in training, the …

'Exciting prospect' Gordon recalled by Australia coach Schmidt

Nov 20 2025

Australia coach Joe Schmidt said on Thursday that he hoped "exciting prospect" Carter Gordon's recent thigh problem …

Inexperienced Gordon recalled by Australia coach Schmidt

Nov 20 2025

Inexperienced fly-half Carter Gordon was one of five changes made by Australia coach Joe Schmidt on Thursday for this …

Barca go 'back to the future' for renovated Camp Nou reopening

Nov 20 2025

The frustration of endless delays and the sting of the critics' gibes will finally be put to one side on Saturday as …

New Zealand ring changes for Wales Test

Nov 20 2025

New Zealand coach Scott Robertson rang the changes for their Autumn Nations Series clash with Wales, bringing in 12 …

Deaves to debut for Wales against New Zealand

Nov 20 2025

Flanker Harri Deaves will make his debut for Wales against New Zealand on Saturday as one of five changes to the side …

Alldritt keeps France captaincy as Fickou returns against Australia

Nov 20 2025

Gregory Alldritt retained the France captaincy despite the return of Gael Fickou in the team announced by head coach …

Veteran Fickou returns for France against Australia

Nov 20 2025

Experienced centre Gael Fickou returns for France against Australia in the Autumn Nations Series in Paris this weekend, …

Stokes tells England to 'write our own history' in Ashes

Nov 20 2025

England captain Ben Stokes admitted Thursday beating "a seriously good" Australia will be tough but said his team was up …

Bangladesh's Mushfiqur joins elite club with ton in 100th Test

Nov 20 2025

Bangladesh's Mushfiqur Rahim joined an elite club on Thursday by scoring a century in his 100th Test, achieving the feat …

Australia's Weatherald and Doggett to debut in first Ashes Test

Nov 20 2025

Australia skipper Steve Smith said Thursday it was "really exciting" to see Jake Weatherald and Brendan Doggett make …

Sengun powers Rockets over Cavs as Thunder reach 15-1

Nov 20 2025

Alperen Sengun scored 28 points and Kevin Durant added 20 to lead the Houston Rockets over Cleveland 114-104 on …

Norris eyeing big step towards maiden world title in Vegas

Nov 20 2025

Lando Norris arrives in Las Vegas this week full of confidence after back-to-back wins and in control of the Formula One …

South Africa chase history in India as Gambhir feels the heat

Nov 20 2025

Temba Bavuma's South Africa are aiming for their first Test series victory in India in 25 years when the second match …

Arsenal beat Real Madrid as Man Utd lose in Women's Champions League

Nov 20 2025

England striker Alessia Russo scored twice as holders Arsenal overcame Real Madrid 2-1 in the Women's Champions League …

Gang-wracked Haiti unites, goes wild over World Cup qualification

Nov 20 2025

Fireworks and dancing erupted across Haiti in a reprieve from gang violence as people came together to celebrate their …

MLB returns to Field of Dreams in 2026 with Twins and Phillies

Nov 19 2025

The Philadelphia Phillies and Minnesota Twins will meet in the 2026 Field of Dreams game as Major League Baseball …

LPGA's 2026 schedule has 33 events, record $132 million

Nov 19 2025

The LPGA Tour announced its 2026 schedule on Wednesday with 33 events worldwide and a record total prize fund of $132 …

PSG's Hakimi voted African player of the year

Nov 19 2025

Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi won the African men's player of the year award on Wednesday, capping a season in which he …

Man Utd lose as Lyon snatch draw in Women's Champions League

Nov 19 2025

Manchester United suffered their first loss in the Women's Champions League on Wednesday after going down 5-2 at …

Italy cruise past Austria and into Davis Cup semi-finals

Nov 19 2025

Italy will face Belgium in the semi-finals of the Davis Cup after winning both of Wednesday's singles matches against …

England boss Borthwick backs recalled Daly to make 2027 World Cup

Nov 19 2025

Steve Borthwick has no doubt Elliot Daly can play for England until beyond the 2027 Rugby World Cup after recalling the …

Matildas' Fowler says French club teammate gave her bananas

Nov 19 2025

Australia and Manchester City winger Mary Fowler has claimed a teammate at French club Montpellier gave her and another …

World Cup heroes 'ambassadors Haiti sorely needs', says coach

Nov 19 2025

Haiti, the poorest nation in the Americas, is going to the 2026 World Cup -- the culmination of an 18-month period of …

Springbok Mostert has Italy red card rescinded

Nov 19 2025

South Africa lock Franco Mostert has had the red card he received against Italy rescinded, the Autumn Nations Series …

Daly returns as England ring changes for Argentina Test

Nov 19 2025

Elliot Daly will play his first game since breaking his arm while on British and Irish Lions duty in Australia after …

UEFA approves Barcelona's Camp Nou return in Champions League

Nov 19 2025

UEFA has given Barcelona the go-ahead to play Champions League matches at their partially rebuilt Camp Nou stadium, the …

Scotland parties after ending World Cup drought

Nov 19 2025

Bleary-eyed Scotland fans woke up on Wednesday pinching themselves after their World Cup dream finally came true on a …

Arsenal to end partnership with Visit Rwanda

Nov 19 2025

Premier League leaders Arsenal will end their partnership deal with Rwanda at the end of this season, the African …

Santner fireworks give New Zealand ODI series win over West Indies

Nov 19 2025

Captain Mitchell Santner delivered late fireworks with the bat as New Zealand beat the West Indies by five wickets in …

Eight-time world surf champion Gilmore set for comeback

Nov 19 2025

Surfing great Stephanie Gilmore said Wednesday she was coming out of retirement in a bid to win a record ninth world …

England keep options open as Stokes tells team 'don't be afraid'

Nov 19 2025

Captain Ben Stokes told England not to be afraid of Australia as selectors kept their options open Wednesday by naming …

England include spinner Bashir in 12-man squad for Ashes opener

Nov 19 2025

England named off-spinner Shoaib Bashir in a 12-man squad Wednesday alongside four frontline pace bowlers, keeping their …

Hope century blasts West Indies to 247-9 against New Zealand

Nov 19 2025

Captain Shai Hope blasted an unbeaten 109 to propel the West Indies to a competitive 247-9 off 34 overs Wednesday in a …

LeBron makes winning return for Lakers in 23rd season

Nov 19 2025

LeBron James made a winning start to his NBA-record 23rd season on Tuesday, returning after a near one-month injury …

England face daunting task to break Ashes drought in Australia

Nov 19 2025

Arch-rivals Australia and England resume Ashes hostilities on Friday in Perth with the hosts weakened by injuries but …

Curacao seal World Cup fairytale as Haiti, Panama qualify

Nov 19 2025

The tiny Caribbean nation of Curacao became the smallest country ever to qualify for the World Cup on Tuesday as Haiti …

LeBron debuts in NBA record 23rd season as Pistons win streak hits 11

Nov 19 2025

LeBron James began his NBA-record 23rd season for the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday after missing almost the first full …

Confident Japan eye World Cup history after impressive year

Nov 19 2025

Japan have set themselves the ambitious target of winning next year's World Cup and coach Hajime Moriyasu believes they …

Ronaldo and Musk attend Trump's dinner with Saudi prince

Nov 19 2025

Portuguese soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo and billionaire Elon Musk were among the guests at a lavish White House …

USA thrash Uruguay 5-1 in friendly rout

Nov 19 2025

The United States scored their most impressive win of Mauricio Pochettino's reign with a 5-1 thrashing of Uruguay in an …

Scotland reach 2026 World Cup with stunning late show, Spain, Switzerland qualify

Nov 18 2025

Injury-time wonder-goals by Kieran Tierney and Kenny McLean handed Scotland a stunning 4-2 win over Denmark on Tuesday …

Brazil held to friendly draw by Tunisia despite Estevao goal

Nov 18 2025

Carlo Ancelotti's Brazil were held to a disappointing 1-1 friendly draw by Tunisia in Lille on Tuesday as their …