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Arsenal subs snatch win in Bilbao Champions League opener

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Arsenal substitutes Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard pounced in the final stages to secure a 2-0 victory at …

Vuelta protests 'a completely new phenomenon', says Tour de France director

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Tour de France director Christian Prudhomme said Tuesday the pro-Palestine protests which resulted in the disruption of …

Bangladesh beat Afghanistan to stay alive in Asia Cup

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Spinner Nasum Ahmed produced a miserly spell to help Bangladesh beat Afghanistan by eight runs on Tuesday and keep their …

Bayern's Kane keen to rekindle London rivalry against Chelsea

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Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane said facing English opposition "makes me want to play better" ahead of Wednesday's home …

France duo out of Women's Rugby World Cup semi-final as bans upheld

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France's Axelle Berthoumieu will miss the rest of the Women's Rugby World Cup after an appeal panel upheld a ban for …

Simeone backs Atletico to hurt 'extraordinary' Liverpool

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Diego Simeone insists Atletico Madrid can defy a mounting injury crisis to shock "extraordinary" Liverpool in their …

Isak set for Liverpool debut in Atletico Madrid Champions League clash

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Liverpool manager Arne Slot has revealed Alexander Isak could make his highly anticipated debut in Wednesday's Champions …

Faith Kipyegon: Supreme Kenyan champion and role model for mothers

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Faith Kipyegon underlined her credentials as the best middle-distance runner of all time in Tokyo on Tuesday while also …

IndyCar reveals 17-race 2026 season with March opening

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IndyCar unveiled its 17-race schedule for the 2026 season on Tuesday with three new events, a record four races in March …

Kipyegon sparkles, Tinch's time away pays off with world gold

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Faith Kipyegon cemented her status as an athletics legend on Tuesday by winning her fourth world 1500 metres title …

Kerr completes Kiwi world double after Beamish tonic

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Hamish Kerr claimed New Zealand's second gold medal in two days at the world championships in Tokyo when he won the …

Tinch crowns atypical path to top with world hurdles gold

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American Cordell Tinch capped a fine season by winning the men's 110 metres hurdles at the world championships on …

Masters deal with Amazon Prime boosts US TV coverage hours

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A new deal between Augusta National and Amazon Prime Video will boost US television coverage of the Masters by four …

Kenya's Kipyegon wins unprecedented fourth women's world 1,500m title

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Faith Kipyegon produced a trademark devastating last lap to win an unprecedented fourth world women's 1,500 metres title …

New Zealand's Kerr wins world men's high jump gold

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Hamish Kerr claimed New Zealand's second gold medal in two days at the world championships in Tokyo when he won the …

American Cordell Tinch wins world 110m hurdles gold

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American Cordell Tinch lived up to a fine season of form to win the men's 110 metres hurdles at the world championships …

Rugby World Cup chiefs defend handling of Berthoumieu biting incident

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Women's Rugby World Cup chiefs have defended the decision not to punish flanker Axelle Berthoumieu during France's match …

'Like failing a math test': US teen Lutkenhaus schooled at worlds

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American 16-year-old Cooper Lutkenhaus vowed to come back stronger after being eliminated in the 800 metre heats at the …

Barca to stay at Johan Cruyff stadium for Getafe clash

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Barcelona will host Getafe in La Liga at their tiny Johan Cruyff training ground stadium on Sunday as they work to …

Zandvoort, Singapore to host F1 sprints for first time in 2026

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Zandvoort, Singapore and Montreal will host sprint races for the first time in 2026, Formula One and the sport's …

Gout of this world? Australian teen sprinter set for first real test

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Gout Gout's name has sparked debate but the real question for the athletics world is whether the exciting Australian …

Juan Mata moves to Melbourne from Australian rivals

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World Cup winner Juan Mata is set for a second season in Australia aged 37 after joining Melbourne Victory on Tuesday.

Drug cheats put India Olympic bid and careers at risk

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Indian sport is battling to shake off its reputation for being one of the world's worst doping offenders as the country …

Phillies clinch first MLB division by beating Dodgers

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The Philadelphia Phillies became the first Major League Baseball club to clinch a division title this season by beating …

Revamped Bayern face early test as Chelsea come to town 

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Bayern Munich's revamped line-up faces an early test in their Champions League opener at home against Club World Cup …

PSG fear impact of injuries as they put Champions League title on the line

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There is the sense that the new season gets up and running for real this week for Paris Saint-Germain as they begin …

NFL legend Brady to play in March flag football event at Riyadh

Sep 15 2025

Seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady said Monday he is among several current and former NFL players who will compete …

Sri Lanka survive Hong Kong scare for four wicket Asia Cup win

Sep 15 2025

Sri Lanka were made to sweat before edging Hong Kong by four wickets in the Asia Cup on Monday, as Wanindu Hasaranga's …

Mbappe 'not anxious' over Champions League goal as Bellingham returns

Sep 15 2025

Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso said Monday thatr superstar striker Kylian Mbappe feels no anxiety to win the Champions …

Heartbreak will help Arsenal's Champions League charge: Arteta

Sep 15 2025

Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta said Monday his team's Champions League agony last season will help them in this season's …

Cycling fears spread of race-halting protests after Vuelta chaos

Sep 15 2025

Cycling was licking its wounds on Monday and wondering 'where next?' after a chaotic final day of the Vuelta a Espana …

Duplantis reaches new heights, Beamish makes Kiwi history at worlds

Sep 15 2025

The world athletics championships were, not for the first time, the Armand Duplantis show on Monday although New …

Spanish PM calls for Israel to be barred from international sport

Sep 15 2025

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez called Monday for Israel to be barred from international sport over the Gaza war, …

Duplantis thrives on Tokyo energy to break world record again

Sep 15 2025

Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis said a raucous Tokyo crowd was "the difference maker" as he set yet another world pole vault …

Ex-France defender Umtiti calls time on club career

Sep 15 2025

Former France international defender Samuel Umtiti, a World Cup winner in 2018, announced his retirement on Monday.

Sheffield Utd appoint Wilder for third managerial spell

Sep 15 2025

English Championship club Sheffield United on Monday appointed Chris Wilder for a third spell as manager after the …

Frank relishing Champions League debut with Spurs

Sep 15 2025

Tottenham boss Thomas Frank said he was looking forward to testing himself against Europe's top teams as he prepares for …

Duplantis soars to new pole vault record and retains world title

Sep 15 2025

Sweden's Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis set a new world record of 6.30 metres as he sensationally defended his world pole …

Duplantis sets new pole vault record as retains world title

Sep 15 2025

Sweden's Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis set a new world record of 6.30 metres as he sensationally defended his world pole …

'Stoked' Beamish stuns tearful El Bakkali for world steeplechase gold

Sep 15 2025

New Zealand's Geordie Beamish produced a last-gasp spurt to edge defending two-time champion Soufiane El Bakkali for …

Kiwi Beamish stuns tearful El Bakkali for world steeplechase gold

Sep 15 2025

New Zealand's Geordie Beamish produced a last-gasp spurt to edge defending two-time champion Soufiane El Bakkali for …

Mbappe not anxious over Champions League wait: Alonso

Sep 15 2025

Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso said Monday superstar striker Kylian Mbappe feels no anxiety to win the Champions League …

Japan medal hope Muratake relishing stage at Tokyo worlds

Sep 15 2025

Rachid Muratake is host country Japan's biggest hope for a track medal at the World Athletics Championships and said the …

Singing British hurdler Donovan in tune on world debut

Sep 15 2025

Tyri Donovan is a casual singer-songwriter in his spare time and the British hurdler is hitting the right notes in his …

'Multiple concussions' force France lock Willemse to retire

Sep 15 2025

France lock Paul Willemse said on Monday he is retiring after suffering multiple concussion, aged 32.

Athletic 'not afraid' of Arsenal on Champions League return: Inaki Williams

Sep 15 2025

Athletic Bilbao captain Inaki Williams said his team have no fear ahead of their Champions League opener against Premier …

Hatton's family speak of 'immeasurable' loss after boxer's death

Sep 15 2025

Ricky Hatton's family said Monday they feel an "immeasurable" sense of loss after the death of the British former boxing …

Pro-Palestinian protestors invading Vuelta course 'unacceptable': organisers

Sep 15 2025

Pro-Palestinian protestors invading the Vuelta a Espana course to force the final stage of the cycling Grand Tour to be …

Alfred out of world 200m with hamstring strain

Sep 15 2025

Saint Lucian sprinter Julien Alfred, who won bronze in the women's world 100m, will not race in the 200m in Tokyo …

Paolini vows to 'fight until last ball' for BJK Cup glory

Sep 15 2025

Two-time major singles finalist Jasmine Paolini vowed Monday to "fight until the last ball" as she hopes to guide Italy …

'Multiple concussions' forces France lock Willemse to retire

Sep 15 2025

France lock Paul Willemse said on Monday he is retiring after suffering multiple concussion, aged 32.

Pakistan lodge protest as India tensions spill into cricket

Sep 15 2025

Pakistan lodged a complaint on Monday with cricket's governing body about the match referee in their Asia Cup clash with …

Alonso's Real Madrid revitalised for new Champions League mission

Sep 15 2025

Record 15-time kings of Europe Real Madrid open their new Champions League campaign on Tuesday against Marseille hoping …

Arsenal eye Champions League charge with revamped attack

Sep 15 2025

Arsenal start their bid for Champions League glory against Athletic Bilbao on Tuesday powered by a new-look attack …

Japan and Fiji cruise into Pacific Nations Cup rugby final rematch

Sep 15 2025

Blowout triumphs by Japan and defending champion Fiji in Sunday's Pacific Nations Cup semi-finals set the stage for a …

First-ever Tanzanian gold as Simbu dips past Petros in world marathon

Sep 15 2025

Tanzania's Alphonce Felix Simbu produced a savage dip at the line to snatch world marathon gold from Germany's Amanal …

Kipyegon bids for fourth 1500m world gold, Wanyonyi in loaded 800m

Sep 15 2025

Olympic champions Faith Kipyegon (1,500 metres) and Hamish Kerr (high jump) headline day four of the World Athletics …

Scheffler surges to PGA Procore victory in Ryder Cup warm-up

Sep 15 2025

World number one Scottie Scheffler powered to victory in the US PGA Tour Procore Championship on Sunday, grabbing his …

Simbu dips past Petros for world marathon gold

Sep 15 2025

Tanzania's Alphonce Felix Simbu produced a savage dip at the line to snatch world marathon gold from Germany's Amanal …

Japan rips Tonga to reach Pacific Nations Cup rugby final

Sep 15 2025

Seven players scored a try for Japan in an overwhelming 62-24 rout of Tonga on Sunday that advanced the Asian men's …

Top four into Women's Rugby World Cup semi-finals as France edge Ireland

Sep 15 2025

The top four teams in women's rugby will feature in the World Cup semi-finals after France staged a superb second-half …

No handshakes as India beat Pakistan in Asia Cup T20

Sep 15 2025

India beat Pakistan by seven wickets in the Asia Cup on Sunday as the neighbours met for the first time since a military …

Eagles top Chiefs in Super Bowl rematch as Cowboys edge Giants in NFL thriller

Sep 15 2025

The Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles held off the Kansas City Chiefs 20-17 on Sunday in a scrappy rematch of last …

Seattle's Raleigh hits 54th homer of season for MLB marks

Sep 14 2025

Cal Raleigh blasted his historic 54th home run of the Major League Baseball season on Sunday, setting two marks in the …

Spring quick-fire hat-trick helps Racing stun Bordeaux-Begles

Sep 14 2025

Winger Max Spring scored three tries in 12 minutes as Racing 92 stunned European champions Bordeaux-Begles 44-32 in the …

NFL Cowboys top Giants in overtime while Lions maul Bears

Sep 14 2025

Quarterbacks Dak Prescott and Russell Wilson dueled down the stretch but it was Brandon Aubrey who booted the …

Timeless Modric opens AC Milan account with winner against Bologna

Sep 14 2025

Luka Modric scored his first goal for AC Milan in Sunday's 1-0 win over Bologna, the veteran star making his mark at the …

Modric opens AC Milan account with winner against Bologna

Sep 14 2025

Luka Modric scored his first goal for AC Milan in Sunday's 1-0 win over Bologna, the veteran star making his mark at the …

Schroeder seals Euro basketball title for world champions Germany

Sep 14 2025

NBA star Dennis Schroeder came good when it mattered most as Germany edged out Turkey 88-83 to win the EuroBasket title, …

Hull wins LPGA Queen City title after Jeeno four-putt bogey at 18

Sep 14 2025

England's Charley Hull won her third LPGA title on Sunday at the Queen City Championship with a last-hole birdie after …

Three talking points from the Premier League

Sep 14 2025

Liverpool left it late again as they maintained their perfect Premier League record courtesy of Mohamed Salah's …

Vuelta final stage abandoned due to pro-Palestinian protest, Vingegaard crowned

Sep 14 2025

The final stage of the Vuelta a Espana was abandoned on Sunday because of huge pro-Palestinian protests in Madrid, with …

Former boxing world champion Hatton dies at 46

Sep 14 2025

Former boxing world champion Ricky Hatton has died aged 46, just weeks after announcing a comeback fight, sparking a …

Amorim won't change despite 'suffering' in dismal Man Utd run

Sep 14 2025

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim insisted he will not change his formation or tactics but said he is suffering …

Haaland-inspired Man City inflict derby demolition on Man Utd

Sep 14 2025

Erling Haaland struck twice as Manchester City inflicted another damaging defeat on Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim …

Australia stunned by Belgium, joining USA on Davis Cup scrapheap

Sep 14 2025

Belgium hero Raphael Collignon won a decisive singles rubber on Sunday to end Australia's hopes of making the Davis Cup …

Spinners power India to win over Pakistan in Asia Cup

Sep 14 2025

Spinners led by Kuldeep Yadav helped India thrash Pakistan by seven wickets in the Asia Cup on Sunday as the neighbours …

Record-breaking England crush Scotland to reach Women's Rugby World Cup semi-finals

Sep 14 2025

Tournament favourites England set a new record of 31 straight Test wins as they stormed into the semi-finals of the …

Vuelta triumph caps Vingegaard's fight back from the brink

Sep 14 2025

Jonas Vingegaard claimed a third career Grand Tour win with Vuelta a Espana success on Sunday to cap a return to form …

French runner Gressier thanks anti-doping body for his world title

Sep 14 2025

French athlete Jimmy Gressier claimed on Sunday after stunning his African rivals to take the 10,000 metres title at the …

'Palestine wins the Vuelta': Gaza demo halts cycling finale in Madrid

Sep 14 2025

Waves of pro-Palestinian protesters washed over Madrid on Sunday for the Vuelta's final stage, bringing to a crescendo …

PSG maintain perfect start to Ligue 1, Ethan Mbappe strikes late for Lille

Sep 14 2025

A Bradley Barcola brace earned Paris Saint-Germain a 2-0 win over Lens in Ligue 1 on Sunday, while Kylian Mbappe's …

Noren upstages Ryder Cup stars to win PGA Championship at Wentworth

Sep 14 2025

Ryder Cup vice-captain Alex Noren upstaged Team Europe's players to snatch a play-off victory in the PGA Championship at …

Lookman to miss Atalanta's Champions League opener at PSG, says Juric

Sep 14 2025

Ademola Lookman will sit out Atalanta's Champions League opener at Paris Saint-Germain as the Nigeria forward continues …

Fraser-Pryce, Jamaica's sprint warrior queen

Sep 14 2025

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce will retire as arguably the greatest woman sprinter of all time but the Jamaican would like her …

Vuelta final stage abandoned amid huge pro-Palestinian protest

Sep 14 2025

The final stage of the Vuelta a Espana was abandoned on Sunday because of huge pro-Palestinian protests in Madrid.

India limit Pakistan to 127-9 in key Asia Cup T20 clash

Sep 14 2025

Kuldeep Yadav led the charge as India restricted Pakistan to 127-9 in a key Asia Cup clash on Sunday as the two …

Ethan Mbappe strikes late to give Lille win over Toulouse

Sep 14 2025

Ethan Mbappe, brother of France and Real Madrid superstar Kylian, scored deep into second-half added time as Lille …

Fans set aside boycott calls to watch India-Pakistan cricket clash

Sep 14 2025

Die-hard India and Pakistan cricket fans thronged the stadium in Dubai despite stifling heat on Sunday to watch the …

Rain denies England and South Africa a series decider

Sep 14 2025

Rain had the final say as England's T20 series decider against South Africa at Trent Bridge on Sunday was washed out …

Seville and Jefferson-Wooden enjoy maiden world titles, US savour field of gold

Sep 14 2025

Oblique Seville and Melissa Jefferson-Wooden recorded their first major victories in winning the men's and women's 100 …

Itoje to rehab with England as Farrell omitted from training squad

Sep 14 2025

England captain Maro Itoje will be unable to train during England's first camp ahead of their November international …

Marc Marquez rolls out Messi-inspired celebration as seventh MotoGP title looms

Sep 14 2025

Marc Marquez paid homage to Lionel Messi with his celebrations for winning Sunday's San Marino MotoGP and moving to the …

Seville delighted to win world 100m title in front of Bolt

Sep 14 2025

Oblique Seville expressed his delight at claiming Jamaica's first men's world sprint title in a decade in front of the …

Seville sparks Jamaican men's sprint renaissance

Sep 14 2025

Jamaica's Oblique Seville, who finally confirmed his promise by winning the men's world 100 metres title on Sunday, had …

France edge Ireland in Women's Rugby World Cup quarter-final thriller

Sep 14 2025

France overturned a 13-point half-time deficit to beat Ireland 18-13 in a thrilling Women's Rugby World Cup …

Jefferson-Wooden embraces the moment and basks in 100m world title

Sep 14 2025

Melissa Jefferson Wooden produced a stunning performance to win the women's 100 metres world title on Sunday, taking her …

Seville wins Tokyo 100m for first Jamaican men's sprint title in 10 years

Sep 14 2025

Oblique Seville won Jamaica's first men's world 100m title in 10 years after outpacing Kishane Thompson and defending …

France's Gressier shocks field to win world 10,000m gold

Sep 14 2025

France's Jimmy Gressier pulled off a huge upset by winning the men's 10,000m at the world championships in Tokyo on …

Marc Marquez nears seventh MotoGP title after San Marino triumph

Sep 14 2025

Marc Marquez is on the verge of winning his seventh MotoGP world title after triumphing in Sunday's San Marino Grand …

Jefferson-Wooden surges to women's 100 metres world title

Sep 14 2025

Melissa Jefferson Wooden produced a stunning performance to win the women's 100 metres world title on Sunday.

Seville wins Tokyo 100m for first Jamaican sprint title in 10 years

Sep 14 2025

Oblique Seville won Jamaica's first world 100m title in 10 years after outpacing Kishane Thompson and Noah Lyles for …