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Bucks launch NBA Cup title defense with win over Bulls

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The Milwaukee Bucks, fueled by 41 points from Giannis Antetokounmpo, launched their NBA Cup title defense with a 126-110 …

Taiwan badminton star Tai Tzu-ying announces retirement

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Taiwan's badminton star and Olympic silver medallist Tai Tzu-ying has announced her retirement, saying her era "has come …

New York City beat Charlotte 3-1 to advance in MLS Cup playoffs

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Nicolas Fernandez scored two goals and Alonso Martinez added another to power New York City over Charlotte FC 3-1 on …

MLS Revolution name Mitrovic as new head coach

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Marko Mitrovic, who coached United States teams to the quarter-finals of the Paris Olympics and this year's FIFA …

Hamilton faces stewards after more frustration

Nov 07 2025

Lewis Hamilton faced a stewards' investigation after another disappointing day as Ferrari struggled for pace in Friday's …

World's tallest teen Rioux sets US college basketball mark

Nov 07 2025

Olivier Rioux, a 19-year-old Canadian recognized as the world's tallest teen, has set another record as the tallest …

Trump pardons three-time World Series champ Strawberry

Nov 07 2025

US President Donald Trump has approved a pardon for former Major League Baseball star Darryl Strawberry, the three-time …

Verstappen suffers setback in push for fifth title

Nov 07 2025

Max Verstappen's late bid for a fifth drivers world title suffered a setback on Friday when he qualified only sixth for …

Wales boss Tandy expects Rees-Zammit to make bench impact against the Pumas

Nov 07 2025

Steve Tandy heads into his first game as Wales coach confident he has done the right thing by recalling Louis …

Sabalenka beats Anisimova in pulsating WTA Finals semi

Nov 07 2025

World number one Aryna Sabalenka had to dig deep to overcome fourth-seeded Amanda Anisimova 6-3, 3-6, 6-3 in a …

MLS Revolution name Mitrovic as hew head coach

Nov 07 2025

Marko Mitrovic, who coached United States teams to the quarter-finals of the Paris Olympics and this year's FIFA …

Norris grabs pole for Brazilian Grand Prix sprint race

Nov 07 2025

Series leader Lando Norris grabbed his first sprint pole position of the season on Friday to keep his title hopes on …

NFL Cowboys mourn death of defensive end Kneeland at 24

Nov 07 2025

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott and his teammates are hurting in the wake of the death of defensive end Marshawn …

All Blacks 'on edge' to preserve unbeaten Scotland run, says Savea

Nov 07 2025

Ardie Savea says New Zealand will be driven by a desire to maintain an unbeaten record against Scotland when the teams …

Alpine say Colapinto contract about talent not money

Nov 07 2025

Alpine re-signed Franco Colapinto for his talent and not the Argentine sponsorship package that supports him, team chief …

Byrne adamant Fiji no longer overawed by England

Nov 07 2025

Fiji coach Mick Byrne believes a landmark 2023 win means his side will be in confident mood when they face England at …

Ex-footballer Barton guilty over 'grossly offensive' X posts

Nov 07 2025

Former Premier League footballer Joey Barton was convicted Friday of sending grossly offensive social media posts about …

Rybakina sinks Pegula to reach WTA Finals title match

Nov 07 2025

Elena Rybakina claimed a 10th consecutive victory by defeating Jessica Pegula 4-6, 6-4, 6-3 to reach the championship …

Kolisi to hit Test century with his children watching

Nov 07 2025

South Africa's history-making captain Siya Kolisi said it was "super special" to become a Test centurion and even more …

Alex Marquez fastest in practice ahead of Portuguese MotoGP

Nov 07 2025

Alex Marquez posted the fastest time on his Ducati-Gresini in Friday's qualifying practice for the Portuguese MotoGP …

Contepomi says lead-in to Wales match a 'challenge' for Argentina

Nov 07 2025

Argentina coach Felipe Contepomi said the Pumas' schedule has been a "challenge" ahead of their opening Autumn Nations …

Frank says Spurs supporting Udogie through 'terrible situation'

Nov 07 2025

Tottenham Hotspur manager Thomas Frank said Friday the club are doing everything they can to support Destiny Udogie …

Norris on top as McLaren dominate opening Sao Paulo practice

Nov 07 2025

Championship leader Lando Norris produced a fastest late lap to top the times narrowly ahead of his team-mate and title …

Guardiola says 'numbers are insane' as he reaches 1,000 games in charge

Nov 07 2025

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola admitted Friday he had enjoyed "insane" success as he prepares for the 1,000th game …

Scotland captain Tuipulotu bids for landmark win over All Blacks

Nov 07 2025

Scotland captain Sione Tuipulotu says self-belief holds the key to the team's quest to mark 100 years of Murrayfield …

Genge warns England to beware 'nasty' Fiji at Twickenham

Nov 07 2025

Ellis Genge has told England to prepare themselves for a physical battle against Fiji at Twickenham on Saturday.

Portugal's Mendes out injured as Neves returns for World Cup qualifiers

Nov 07 2025

Nuno Mendes will miss Portugal's final two World Cup qualifiers, national coach Roberto Martinez said Friday but his …

Fleetwood in tie for lead at halfway stage in Abu Dhabi

Nov 07 2025

Tommy Fleetwood produced another strong round on Friday to head into the weekend at the Abu Dhabi Championship tied for …

Ireland captain Doris 'mentally stronger' after long break

Nov 07 2025

Ireland captain Caelan Doris said on Friday he is "mentally stronger" after a six-month enforced break that included …

Maresca defends Chelsea rotation policy after Rooney criticism

Nov 07 2025

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has defended his policy of making regular wholesale changes to his Chelsea team after …

Xhaka 'made me a better coach', says Arsenal boss Arteta

Nov 07 2025

Mikel Arteta said Granit Xhaka had made him a "better coach" as the Arsenal manager prepares to lock horns with the …

Kagiyama takes NHK lead in Japan to kick-start Olympic season

Nov 07 2025

Japan's Yuma Kagiyama took the lead after the NHK Trophy short programme on Friday as he gears up for the Winter …

Tuchel brings 'immense' Bellingham and Foden back into England fold

Nov 07 2025

Jude Bellingham and Phil Foden were Friday recalled by England for the team's final two World Cup qualifiers after what …

German FA extends with president Neuendorf until 2029

Nov 07 2025

The German FA (DFB) on Friday announced a four-year contract extension for president Bernd Neuendorf, whose ambitious …

Rees-Zammit set for Wales return with bench role against Argentina

Nov 07 2025

Louis Rees-Zammit is poised to make a return to international rugby union after he was named among the Wales …

Slot urges patience as Isak returns to training with Liverpool

Nov 07 2025

Alexander Isak will return to Liverpool training on Friday ahead of this weekend's showdown against Manchester City but …

Injured teen medal hope Tabanelli risks missing home Winter Olympics

Nov 07 2025

Teenage freestyle skier Flora Tabanelli, one of Italy's medal hopes at the upcoming Winter Olympics, risks sitting out …

Bellingham, Foden recalled to England squad for World Cup qualifiers

Nov 07 2025

Jude Bellingham and Phil Foden were Friday recalled to the England squad by manager Thomas Tuchel ahead of World Cup …

Green shines as Suns thump Clippers 115-102

Nov 07 2025

Jalen Green made a triumphant season debut for the Phoenix Suns on Thursday, scoring 29 points in a dominant 115-102 NBA …

Erasmus relishing 'brutal' France re-match on Paris return

Nov 07 2025

South Africa play France on Saturday for the first time since lifting a record fourth Rugby World Cup in 2023 with wily …

Rejuvenated Vlahovic taking the reins for Juve ahead of Turin derby

Nov 07 2025

Dusan Vlahovic has been entrusted with leading Juventus' attack ahead of Saturday's local derby with Torino, as new …

'Well-oiled' Leipzig humming along in Bayern's slipstream

Nov 07 2025

Overshadowed by Bayern Munich's explosive start to the season, RB Leipzig are quietly putting together an impressive …

Bangladesh cricket probes sexual harassment claims

Nov 07 2025

The Bangladesh Cricket Board has opened an inquiry after former women's captain Jahanara Alam accused former and serving …

NFL-best Broncos edge Raiders to win seventh in a row

Nov 07 2025

Bo Nix threw a touchdown pass and the Denver Broncos stretched their NFL win streak to seven games by defeating the Las …

Liverpool and Man City renew rivalry as they try to narrow Arsenal gap

Nov 07 2025

Manchester City host Liverpool this weekend in the latest chapter of a compelling rivalry that has dominated the Premier …

Villa edge Maccabi Tel Aviv in fraught Europa League match

Nov 07 2025

Aston Villa beat Maccabi Tel Aviv 2-0 in the Europa League on Thursday in a match dominated by tight security measures …

Home owned by Miami Heat coach Spoelstra damaged by fire

Nov 07 2025

Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra returned from the NBA team's Wednesday night game in Denver to find his Florida home …

Former NFL star Brown extradited from Dubai to face trial in shooting - police

Nov 07 2025

Former NFL star Antonio Brown was extradited from Dubai to the United States to face a charge of attempted murder …

NFL Colts add Sauce to recipe while Patriots confront Baker

Nov 06 2025

NFL star cornerback Sauce Gardner will join the Indianapolis Colts in Berlin on Sunday to face Atlanta while the New …

Protests as Villa beat Maccabi Tel Aviv under tight security

Nov 06 2025

UK police made six arrests as a high-risk football match between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Aston Villa passed largely …

Japan boss Jones backs Farrell to revive Ireland's fortunes

Nov 06 2025

Japan coach Eddie Jones has no doubt Ireland can come through a "difficult little period" under Andy Farrell but warned …

Dallas Cowboys' Marshawn Kneeland dies at 24

Nov 06 2025

Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland has died at the age of 24, the NFL franchise said on Thursday.

MLB Padres name former reliever Stammen new manager

Nov 06 2025

The San Diego Padres named longtime major league relief pitcher Craig Stammen their new manager on Thursday, opting to …

Martino returns as head coach of MLS Atlanta United

Nov 06 2025

Gerardo "Tata" Martino, who guided Atlanta United to the MLS Cup title in 2018, has signed a two-year contract through …

Hamilton dismisses Ferrari exit claims

Nov 06 2025

Lewis Hamilton on Thursday dismissed claims that he may not be racing for Ferrari beyond next year after a hugely …

Musetti keeps ATP Finals hopes alive, joins Djokovic in Athens semis

Nov 06 2025

Lorenzo Musetti posted a 6-2, 6-4 win over Alexandre Muller on Thursday to reach the semi-finals of the ATP event in …

England boss Borthwick wants 'brilliant' Marcus Smith to shine against Fiji

Nov 06 2025

Steve Borthwick hopes the return of Marcus Smith will give England's attack a greater cutting edge against Fiji at …

Piastri says he is confident he can recover and win drivers' title

Nov 06 2025

Oscar Piastri responded to his doubters on Thursday by emphatically claiming that he remains confident he can recover …

Verstappen admits he may need a bit of 'luck' to haul in rivals in title race

Nov 06 2025

Max Verstappen said on Thursday that he will need a bit of luck in one of the four remaining Grands Prix this season if …

Marcus Smith starts at full-back as England ring changes for Fiji

Nov 06 2025

Marcus Smith has been recalled at full-back as one of seven changes to England's starting 15 for Saturday's Autumn …

McLaren boss says would rather lose title than issue team orders

Nov 06 2025

Team chief Zak Brown said Thursday McLaren would rather lose the world championship to Max Verstappen than adopt team …

Sabalenka, top WTA stars urge Slams to revive 'stalled' negotiations

Nov 06 2025

Top WTA stars, including Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek, are calling on the four Grand Slams to get back to the …

Lawson relieved as he reveals FIA support following Mexican near-miss

Nov 06 2025

Racing Bulls' Liam Lawson revealed on Thursday that he received clear support from the FIA after being wrongly blamed by …

Sabalenka and Pegula book their spots in WTA Finals last four

Nov 06 2025

Aryna Sabalenka and Jessica Pegula both advanced to the last four of the WTA Finals with straight-sets victories in …

France boss Deschamps would prefer to 'avoid playing' on Paris attacks anniversary

Nov 06 2025

Didier Deschamps said on Thursday that he would have preferred to "avoid playing" France's 2026 World Cup qualifying …

'Roy of the Rovers story' -- Farrell handed Ireland debut for Japan Test

Nov 06 2025

Munster centre Tom Farrell will make his debut for Ireland in their Autumn Nations Series Test with Japan after head …

Dutch giants Ajax sack coach John Heitinga

Nov 06 2025

Dutch giants Ajax said Thursday they had sacked coach John Heitinga after a poor start to the season that has seen them …

Pegula sweeps past Paolini to reach WTA Finals last four

Nov 06 2025

Jessica Pegula advanced to the semi-finals of the WTA Finals by easing past Italian eighth seed Jasmine Paolini 6-2, 6-3 …

Fleetwood and Lowry lift each other into Abu Dhabi lead

Nov 06 2025

Friends Tommy Fleetwood and Shane Lowry shared the lead in the Abu Dhabi Championship after they were paired together on …

Fleetwod and Lowry lift each other into Abu Dhabi lead

Nov 06 2025

Friends Tommy Fleetwood and Shane Lowry shared the lead in the Abu Dhabi Championship after they were paired together on …

New Zealand make changes after Barrett brothers' injuries as Scotland drop Van der Merwe

Nov 06 2025

New Zealand coach Scott Robertson has changed his second row and midfield for Saturday's Autumn Nations series rugby …

Dallas Cowboys' Marshawn Kneeland dies at 24: franchise

Nov 06 2025

Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland has died at the age of 24, the NFL franchise said on Thursday.

Pegula dispatches Paolini to keep WTA Finals semis bid alive

Nov 06 2025

American Jessica Pegula kept her chances of reaching the semi-finals of the WTA Finals alive by easing past Italy's …

Amorim urges Man Utd to 'focus on future' after Ronaldo criticism

Nov 06 2025

Ruben Amorim has told Manchester United to "focus on the future" following former Old Trafford star Cristiano Ronaldo's …

Garcia broken nose adds to Barca defensive worries

Nov 06 2025

Defender Eric Garcia suffered a broken nose during Barcelona's 3-3 Champions League draw at Club Brugge midweek and will …

Tight UK security ahead of match against Israeli club

Nov 06 2025

More than 700 police deployed across the UK city of Birmingham Thursday for protests planned ahead of a football match …

Burger strikes as South Africa restrict Pakistan to 269-9 in second ODI

Nov 06 2025

Nandre Burger took a career-best 4-46 as South Africa restricted Pakistan to 269-9 in the second one-day international …

New Zealand make Scotland changes after Barrett brothers' injuries

Nov 06 2025

New Zealand coach Scott Robertson has changed his second row and midfield for Saturday's Autumn Nations series rugby …

Kante returns as France seek to clinch World Cup berth

Nov 06 2025

Saudi Arabia-based veteran N'Golo Kante returned to the France squad to reinforce the injury-hit midfield for the World …

Kolisi 100th Test 'no distraction' for Erasmus' South Africa

Nov 06 2025

South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus said on Thursday iconic captain Siya Kolisi's 100th Test will not "distract" the …

Stones backs Man City team-mate Foden to pose England dilemma for Tuchel

Nov 06 2025

John Stones believes Manchester City team-mate Phil Foden has given England manager Thomas Tuchel a selection headache …

Djokovic to face Alcaraz in ATP Finals groups

Nov 06 2025

Novak Djokovic will take on Carlos Alcaraz in the group stage of the upcoming ATP Finals while Jannik Sinner could face …

Springbok skipper Kolisi to play 100th Test against France

Nov 06 2025

South Africa's two-time Rugby World Cup-winning captain Siya Kolisi will win his 100th Test cap in this weekend's Autumn …

Germany recall Sane, hand El Mala debut for World Cup qualifers

Nov 06 2025

Leroy Sane has been recalled and Said El Mala received a first call-up to Germany's 25-man squad for the November World …

India thump Australia to take 2-1 lead in T20 series

Nov 06 2025

India took a 2-1 lead in their T20 series against Australia with a 48-run demolition of the home side on Queensland's …

Flick holding firm on Barca high line despite defensive woes

Nov 06 2025

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick vowed to stick with a high defensive line despite struggles at the back as the champions …

France opt for Le Garrec as Dupont replacement for 'best team ever' South Africa

Nov 06 2025

France head coach Fabien Galthie said on Thursday South Africa are "perhaps the best team ever" as he named La Rochelle …

MotoGP legend Agostini admires Marc Marquez's 'desire to win'

Nov 06 2025

MotoGP legend Giacomo Agostini has praised the "desire to win" displayed by freshly-minted world champion Marc Marquez.

Nepal searches for avalanche victims

Nov 06 2025

Nepali rescuers on Thursday searched for the bodies of multiple climbers killed in an avalanche this week, while Italy …

Chapman blitz leads Black Caps to tight T20 victory over West Indies

Nov 06 2025

Powerful batting by Black Cap Mark Chapman carried New Zealand to a three-run victory in the second T20 against West …

France opt for Le Garrec as Dupont replacement for South Africa Test

Nov 06 2025

La Rochelle scrum-half Nolann Le Garrec will start at scrum-half for France against South Africa in the Autumn Nations …

IPL champions Bengaluru could be sold for 'as much as $2 billion'

Nov 06 2025

The owner of India Premier League cricket champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru is considering selling the team, which …

Doncic's Lakers hold off Wembanyama's Spurs, Blazers silence Thunder

Nov 06 2025

Luka Doncic out-dueled Victor Wembanyama and the Los Angeles Lakers edged San Antonio 118-116 on Wednesday as the …

Tonga rugby league star out of intensive care after seizure

Nov 06 2025

Tongan rugby league player Eli Katoa has been moved out of intensive care at Auckland Hospital four days after requiring …

Endo returns as Japan look to build on Brazil win

Nov 06 2025

Liverpool's Wataru Endo was named on Thursday in World Cup-bound Japan's squad for home friendlies against Ghana and …

Weatherald's unenviable Ashes task: fill giant hole at top left by Warner

Nov 06 2025

Australia's tortuous search to replace swashbuckling opener David Warner is over with Jake Weatherald set to pad up in …

Ovechkin first to score 900 NHL goals as Capitals beat Blues

Nov 06 2025

Alex Ovechkin became the first player in NHL history to score his 900th career goal in the Washington Capitals' 6-1 …

On Mexico City's streets, vendors fight to make it to World Cup

Nov 06 2025

Mexico is hoping for an economic windfall when it hosts matches including the opening game of the 2026 World Cup, but …

Kyrgios targets 'miracle' Australian Open return after knee improves

Nov 06 2025

Nick Kyrgios said Thursday his long-term knee injury had suddenly improved, giving him hopes of a "miracle" comeback in …

FIFA announce new peace prize to be awarded at World Cup draw in Washington

Nov 06 2025

FIFA has created a new annual award called the FIFA Peace Prize to be awarded for the first time during the 2026 World …

Australia's Cummins hints at return for second Ashes Test

Nov 05 2025

Injured Australia captain Pat Cummins hinted on Thursday at a comeback for the second Ashes Test, a day after the side …

Foden hits top form as Man City thrash Dortmund

Nov 05 2025

Phil Foden struck twice and Erling Haaland netted against his former club as Manchester City beat Borussia Dortmund 4-1 …