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Glasgow comeback upends Toulouse on Dupont's first start since injury

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Glasgow fought back to topple record six-time Champions Cup winners Toulouse 28-21 on Saturday as Antoine Dupont made …

Hawks guard Young poised to resume practice after knee sprain

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Atlanta Hawks All-Star point guard Trae Young is expected to return to practice next week as he continues his recovery …

Salah back in Liverpool fold as Arsenal grab last-gasp win

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Mohamed Salah played a key role in Liverpool's vital win against Brighton on Saturday after an explosive interview …

Raphinha extends Barca's Liga lead, Atletico bounce back

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Raphinha hit a brace to give Barcelona a narrow 2-0 win over Osasuna on Saturday and take them seven points clear at the …

Two own goals save Arsenal blushes against Wolves

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Arsenal avoided a major embarrassment against Premier League bottom club Wolves on Saturday, benefiting from two own …

'Quality' teens Ndjantou, Mbaye star as PSG beat Metz to go top

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Teenagers Quentin Ndjantou and Ibrahim Mbaye starred as Paris Saint-Germain returned to the top of Ligue 1 with a …

Maresca bemoans 'worst 48 hours at Chelsea' after lack of support

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Enzo Maresca said he had suffered his "worst 48 hours" since joining Chelsea after a 2-0 win at home to Everton on …

Teenage pair Ndjantou, Mbaye star as PSG beat Metz to go top

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Teenagers Quentin Ndjantou and Ibrahim Mbaye starred as Paris Saint-Germain returned to the top of Ligue 1 with a …

Liverpool's Slot says 'no issue to resolve' with Salah after outburst

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Arne Slot said there was "no issue to resolve" after Mohamed Salah returned for Liverpool's 2-0 win against Brighton on …

Terrific Terrier backheel helps lift Leverkusen back to fourth

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A backheeled goal from Martin Terrier set Bayer Leverkusen on the way to a 2-0 win over derby rivals Cologne on …

'Magic' Jalibert guides Bordeaux-Begles past Scarlets

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Bordeaux-Begles head coach Yannick Bru on Saturday said Matthieu Jalibert performed "magic tricks" after the France …

Teenage pair Ndjantou and Mbaye star as PSG beat Metz to go top

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Teenagers Quentin Ndjantou and Ibrahim Mbaye starred as Paris Saint-Germain returned to the top of Ligue 1 with a …

Raphinha double stretches Barca's Liga lead in Osasuna win

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Raphinha hit a brace to give Barcelona a narrow 2-0 win over Osasuna on Saturday and take them seven points clear at the …

Jalibert masterclass guides Bordeaux-Begles past Scarlets

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France fly-half Matthieu Jalibert scored 16 points as holders Bordeaux-Begles hammered the Scarlets 50-21 in the …

Terrific Terrier returns Leverkusen to fourth

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A backheel goal from Martin Terrier set Bayer Leverkusen on the way to a 2-0 win over derby rivals Cologne on Saturday, …

Colts activate 44-year-old Rivers for NFL game at Seattle

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Philip Rivers, a 44-year-old quarterback who retired nearly five years ago, was signed to the main roster by the …

US drops bid to preserve FIFA bribery convictions

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The US government has moved to drop its case against a former Fox broadcasting executive involved in the FIFA corruption …

Stormers see off La Rochelle, Sale stun Clermont in Champions Cup

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The Stormers ran in six tries to see off a youthful La Rochelle side 42-21 in the Champions Cup on Saturday, while South …

Maresca hails Palmer as Chelsea return to winning ways against Everton

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Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca insisted his side were a better team for having Cole Palmer back after the forward scored …

Pogacar targets Tour de France Paris-Roubaix and Milan-San Remo in 2026

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Cycling superstar Tadej Pogacar of the Team UAE Emirates will try for a fifth Tour de France title in 2026 but is more …

Salah sets up goal on return to Liverpool action

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Mohamed Salah set up a goal in Liverpool's 2-0 win against Brighton on Saturday as he returned to action after an …

Palmer strikes as Chelsea return to winning ways against Everton

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Cole Palmer returned with a much-needed goal as Chelsea beat Everton 2-0 in the Premier League on Saturday to end a run …

Juventus owners reject crypto offer for club

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Juventus's main shareholder on Saturday officially rejected an offer made the previous evening by a cryptocurrency firm …

Salah back in action for Liverpool after outburst

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Mohamed Salah came off the bench in the first half of Liverpool's match against Brighton on Saturday, a week after he …

Atletico recover Liga momentum with battling win over Valencia

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Atletico Madrid returned to winning ways in La Liga with a 2-1 victory over Valencia on Saturday, sealed by a fine …

Meillard leads 'perfect' Swiss sweep in Val d'Isere giant slalom

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Loic Meillard collected his first World Cup win of the season as he led home a Swiss clean sweep in the giant slalom at …

Salah on Liverpool bench for Brighton match

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Mohamed Salah has been named on the bench for Liverpool's match against Brighton at Anfield on Saturday after talks with …

Meillard leads Swiss sweep in Val d'Isere giant slalom

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Loic Meillard collected his first World Cup win of the season as he led home a Swiss clean sweep in the giant slalom at …

Vonn second behind Aicher in World Cup downhill at St Moritz

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Lindsey Vonn narrowly missed out on a second straight World Cup downhill win at St Moritz on Saturday as the American …

Aicher pips Vonn to downhill win at St Moritz

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Germany's Emma Aicher denied Lindsey Vonn a second straight World Cup downhill win at St Moritz on Saturday as the …

Fans vandalise India stadium after Messi's abrupt exit

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Angry spectators broke down barricades and stormed the pitch at a stadium in India after football star Lionel Messi, who …

Union sink second-placed Leipzig to climb in Bundesliga

Dec 12 2025

Goals from Oliver Burke and Ilyas Ansah sealed a 3-1 home win for Union Berlin on Friday to deny RB Leipzig the chance …

Leinster stutter before beating Leicester in Champions Cup

Dec 12 2025

Four-times champions Leinster sputtered at Leicester on Friday night before pulling ahead in the dying minutes to open …

Crypto firm Tether bids for Juventus, is quickly rebuffed

Dec 12 2025

Cryptocurrency firm Tether said Friday it had submitted a bid to Juventus's main shareholder, Exor, to acquire its …

Wembanyama expected to return for Spurs in NBA Cup clash with Thunder

Dec 12 2025

San Antonio star Victor Wembanyama is expected to return from a 12-game injury absence just in time for the Spurs' NBA …

Steelers' Watt undergoes surgery to repair collapsed lung

Dec 12 2025

Pittsburgh Steelers star pass rusher T.J. Watt has undergone surgery to repair a partially collapsed lung suffered after …

NBA Cup goes from 'outside the box' idea to smash hit

Dec 12 2025

The NBA Cup, which took shape as an "outside the box" idea for league growth, has evolved into a success with players …

Nancy aims to restore Celtic faith with Scottish League Cup final win

Dec 12 2025

Wilfried Nancy heads into Sunday's Scottish League Cup final against St Mirren desperate for a win that will ease the …

Argentina fly-half Albornoz signs for Toulon until 2030

Dec 12 2025

Argentina international fly-half Tomas Albornoz has signed for French club Toulon until 2030, the Top 14 side announced …

Salah in Liverpool squad for Brighton after Slot talks - reports

Dec 12 2025

Mohamed Salah has been included in Liverpool's squad for their Premier League match at home to Brighton on Saturday …

Marseille coach tips Greenwood as 'potential Ballon d'Or'

Dec 12 2025

Marseille coach Roberto De Zerbi said Friday he believes English striker Mason Greenwood, who has already scored 13 …

Draw marks 'starting gun' toward 2026 World Cup, Vancouver says

Dec 12 2025

The first high-profile Canadian performance on the 2026 World Cup stage did not go smoothly: hockey legend Wayne Gretzky …

Salah admired from afar in his Egypt home village as club tensions swirl

Dec 12 2025

In the Nile Delta village of Nagrig, residents love local son Mohamed Salah from a distance, with ructions between the …

Vonn claims sensational first ski World Cup win since 2018

Dec 12 2025

Lindsey Vonn cemented her remarkable comeback at the age of 41 in style with her first World Cup win since 2018 on …

No doubting Man City boss Guardiola's passion says Toure

Dec 12 2025

Pep Guardiola is as passionate and enthused as he's ever been as he looks to regain the Premier League title, according …

Youthful La Rochelle name teen captain for Champions Cup match in South Africa

Dec 12 2025

Two-time winners La Rochelle will go into their Champions Cup match against South African franchise Stormers on Saturday …

Man Utd sweat on Africa Cup of Nations trio

Dec 12 2025

Ruben Amorim says Manchester United are still unsure about whether Bryan Mbeumo, Noussair Mazraoui and Amad Diallo can …

Maresca 'relaxed' about Chelsea's rough patch

Dec 12 2025

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca said he was "completely relaxed" about his side's dip in form as he seeks greater …

England bowling great Anderson named as Lancashire captain

Dec 12 2025

England Test great James Anderson has been named as Lancashire's captain for next season's County Championship at the …

Fit-again Jesus can be Arsenal's number one striker, says Arteta

Dec 12 2025

Mikel Arteta said Friday that Gabriel Jesus has the qualities to be Arsenal's first-choice striker following the return …

Mohammed Ben Sulayem re-elected unopposed in contentious FIA election

Dec 12 2025

Mohammed Ben Sulayem was re-elected as president of motorsport's governing body the International Automobile Federation …

Liverpool boss Slot to hold talks with unhappy Salah

Dec 12 2025

Liverpool boss Arne Slot said he would speak to Mohamed Salah on Friday morning before deciding on the forward's …

Off-field drama overshadowing Toulouse's Champions Cup tilt

Dec 12 2025

Antoine Dupont's record six-time Champions Cup winners Toulouse head to Glasgow on Saturday with off-field issues …

Afghan IOC member Asghari hopes Taliban dialogue spark u-turn over women's rights

Dec 12 2025

Afghanistan's International Olympic Committee member Samira Asghari has told AFP that the Taliban authorities must face …

Messi to unveil 21-metre statue of himself on India 'GOAT' tour

Dec 12 2025

Lionel Messi will unveil a 21-metre (70-foot) statue of himself in India on Saturday as he embarks on a three-day tour …

Falcons edge reeling Buccaneers 29-28 in NFL

Dec 12 2025

Zane Gonzalez booted the game-winning field goal as time expired to lift the Atlanta Falcons to a 29-28 NFL victory over …

Mane v Mbemba: An AFCON cameo to relish in Morocco

Dec 12 2025

The highlight of Group D at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco promises to be the showdown between two …

Aubameyang faces familiar foes as Marseille seek title revival

Dec 12 2025

Veteran goal-grabber Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang will face his former employers Monaco in Ligue 1 on Sunday, with his …

Injury-hit Bucks down Celtics, Rockets edge Clippers

Dec 12 2025

The short-handed Milwaukee Bucks shook off a slow start and dominated in the second half to beat Boston 116-101 on …

Duffy takes 5-38 as NZ thrash West Indies for 1-0 Test series lead

Dec 12 2025

Jacob Duffy took 5-38 as New Zealand cruised to a nine-wicket victory over the West Indies in the second Test in …

Federer to headline launch of 2026 Australian Open

Dec 12 2025

Roger Federer will return to the scene of some of his greatest triumphs in January when he headlines a "Battle of the …

Duffy takes five as NZ thrash West Indies for 1-0 Test series lead

Dec 12 2025

Jacob Duffy took five wickets as New Zealand cruised to a nine-wicket victory over the West Indies in the second Test in …

Fan group calls for 'immediate halt' to World Cup ticket sales

Dec 12 2025

Fans' group Football Supporters Europe (FSE) called on Thursday for FIFA to stop the sale of tickets for next year's …

Australia depth shows up England's Ashes 'failures'

Dec 12 2025

A well-drilled Australia are on the cusp of retaining the Ashes after just six days of cricket -- not bad for a team …

Villa and Forest win in Europa League as Celtic thrashed by Roma

Dec 12 2025

Aston Villa beat Basel 2-1 in the Europa League on Thursday to secure their eighth successive win, while Nottingham …

Salah's future in focus as Liverpool face Brighton

Dec 12 2025

All eyes are on Mohamed Salah's uncertain future at Liverpool as Arne Slot tries to shut out the noise and prepare his …

Duffy takes five as NZ tear through West Indies to arrow in on win

Dec 12 2025

Jacob Duffy took five wickets as the West Indies were rolled for 128 in the second Test against New Zealand in …

West Indies on the ropes at 98-6 in second New Zealand Test

Dec 12 2025

The West Indies were on the ropes at lunch on day three of the second Test in Wellington on Friday, 98-6 and at risk of …

Steelers' Watt in hospital for evaluation of 'lung situation'

Dec 11 2025

Pittsburgh's star pass rusher T.J. Watt was in hospital Thursday for evaluation of his lung after experiencing …

Revived Patriots face Bills test in hunt for playoffs

Dec 11 2025

High-flying New England face a mouth-watering test against Josh Allen's Buffalo Bills Sunday, seeking a win over their …

Ex-NBA player Jason Collins says he's fighting stage 4 brain cancer

Dec 11 2025

Jason Collins, the former NBA player who became the first openly gay man to play in a major US pro sports league, said …

Nigeria choose AFCON squad stacked with star strikers

Dec 11 2025

Forwards and former CAF player of the year award winners Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman headline the 28-man Nigeria …

IOC calls for full reintegration of Russians to youth competitions

Dec 11 2025

The International Olympic Committee on Thursday urged sports bodies to fully reintegrate Russian and Belarusian athletes …

Forest win at Utrecht in Europa League as Rangers lose again

Dec 11 2025

Nottingham Forest bolstered their hopes of qualifying directly for the last 16 of the Europa League with a 2-1 win at …

Johnson's Grand Slam Track files for bankruptcy, vows to return

Dec 11 2025

Michael Johnson's troubled Grand Slam Track athletics circuit filed for bankruptcy protection on Thursday, saying the …

Fan group calls for 'immediate halt' to World Cup tickets

Dec 11 2025

Fans' group Football Supporters Europe (FSE) called on Thursday for FIFA to stop the sale of tickets for next year's …

De Kock stars as South Africa win big to level India T20 series

Dec 11 2025

Opener Quinton de Kock hit a 46-ball 90 to set up South Africa's convincing 51-run win over India in the second T20 …

Morocco include injured captain Hakimi in AFCON squad

Dec 11 2025

Morocco included injured captain Achraf Hakimi in a 26-man squad named on Thursday for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

Olympic ski champion Gisin to undergo neck surgery after training crash

Dec 11 2025

Skier Michelle Gisin, a double Olympic champion, will undergo neck surgery after a fall in a downhill training session …

Ben Sulayem to stand unopposed as FIA election goes ahead

Dec 11 2025

Mohammed Ben Sulayem, the only candidate to succeed himself as president of the International Automobile Federation …

Man United say financial results show 'transformation' of club

Dec 11 2025

Manchester United chief executive Omar Berrada said the latest financial results released on Thursday show "strong …

British cycling great Hoy recovers from 'worst' crash

Dec 11 2025

British six-time Olympic cycling champion Chris Hoy said he recently suffered the "worst" crash of his life as he …

Hay fifty on debut helps put New Zealand on top in West Indies Test

Dec 11 2025

Mitch Hay scored an aggressive half-century on his Test debut to help New Zealand to a 41-run lead over the West Indies …

Thunder demolish Suns, Spurs shock Lakers to reach NBA Cup semis

Dec 11 2025

The Oklahoma City Thunder bagged a 16th straight victory on Wednesday, thrashing Phoenix 138-89 to romp into an NBA Cup …

Hay fifty on debut helps New Zealand to 73-run lead against West Indies

Dec 11 2025

Mitch Hay scored a half-century on his Test debut to help New Zealand to a 73-run lead as they were bowled out by the …

Ex-Man Utd star Lingard scores on tearful farewell to South Korea

Dec 11 2025

Former Manchester United and England star Jesse Lingard signed off with a goal in his final game for FC Seoul before …

Breakout star: teenage B-girl on mission to show China is cool

Dec 11 2025

Flipping and spinning on a studio floor, 17-year-old Royal is a star in China's breakdancing scene and aiming for gold …

Debut fifty for Hay takes New Zealand to 200-5 in West Indies Test

Dec 11 2025

Debutant Mitch Hay's unbeaten 50 guided New Zealand to 200-5 at tea on day two of the second Test in Wellington on …

Sweet 16 as Thunder demolish Suns to reach NBA Cup semis

Dec 11 2025

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 28 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder bagged a 16th consecutive victory to romp into the …

Eddie Jones given Japan vote of confidence for 2027 World Cup

Dec 11 2025

Eddie Jones will coach Japan at the 2027 Rugby World Cup after surviving a performance review at the end of a mixed …

Conway fifty takes New Zealand to 112-2 in West Indies Test

Dec 11 2025

Devon Conway scored an unbeaten fifty to guide New Zealand to 112-2 at lunch on day two of the second Test in Wellington …

'Grateful' Alonso feels Real Madrid stars' support amid slump

Dec 10 2025

Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso said he feels backed by his squad to stay at the helm despite a 2-1 Champions League …

Arsenal crush Club Brugge to keep 100% Champions League record

Dec 10 2025

Noni Madueke and Gabriel Martinelli scored wonder goals as Arsenal outclassed Club Brugge 3-0 on Wednesday to make it …

Man City edge Real Madrid to leave Alonso on brink

Dec 10 2025

Manchester City came from behind to beat Real Madrid 2-1 on Wednesday in the Champions League and leave Xabi Alonso's …

Haaland stuns Real as Arsenal remain perfect in Brugge

Dec 10 2025

Erling Haaland scored his 34th goal for club and country this season to give Manchester City a 2-1 win at Real Madrid on …

Superb Simon guides Athletic to PSG draw

Dec 10 2025

Spain goalkeeper Unai Simon put in a superb performance to help Athletic Bilbao to a 0-0 draw with Champions League …

Arsenal crush Club Brugge to keep 100% record in Champions League

Dec 10 2025

Noni Madueke and Gabriel Martinelli scored stunning goals as Arsenal outclassed Club Brugge 3-0 on Wednesday to make it …

'A little scared': high-school coach Rivers returns to NFL action

Dec 10 2025

Forty-four-year-old grandfather Philip Rivers was happy coaching his son's high school team and watching NFL games from …

Veteran skier Vonn 'in possibly the best shape' of her life

Dec 10 2025

Veteran US comeback queen Lindsey Vonn suggested on Wednesday that she was "in possibly the best shape" of her life as …

Egypt switches off Liverpool after Salah fallout

Dec 10 2025

At a cafe in a bustling Cairo neighbourhood, Liverpool games once drew wall-to-wall crowds, but with Mohamed Salah off …

Mets slugger Alonso set for Orioles move: reports

Dec 10 2025

New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso has agreed a five-year $155 million deal to join the Baltimore Orioles, multiple …

Celtic boss Nancy 'won't waste time' on criticism

Dec 10 2025

Wilfried Nancy will not "waste time" on the negative reaction that followed his debut defeat as Celtic boss.