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Man City end winless run as Chelsea crash at Everton

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Manchester City survived a scare at Luton to end their four-match winless run in the Premier League with a 2-1 victory, …

Bills down Chiefs in thriller, Ravens hold off Rams

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Josh Allen and Buffalo Bills kept their NFL post-season hopes alive with a nail-biting 20-17 victory over the Kansas …

LeBron's son Bronny James makes collegiate hoops debut after cardiac arrest

Dec 11 2023

Bronny James, the 19-year-old son of NBA superstar LeBron James, made his collegiate basketball debut Sunday less than …

Superb Girona stun champions Barca to lead La Liga

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Shock Spanish title contenders Girona earned a historic 4-2 win over rivals Barcelona on Sunday to move top of La Liga, …

Wallace walkoff as Ravens sink Rams in overtime thriller

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The Baltimore Ravens moved into pole position in the AFC playoff race on Sunday after a Tylan Wallace punt return …

Girona stun champions Barca to take Liga lead

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Shock Spanish title contenders Girona earned an historic 4-2 win over rivals Barcelona on Sunday to move top of La Liga.

Lukaku sent off as nine-man Roma draw with Fiorentina

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Romelu Lukaku scored but was sent off in the closing minutes as Roma finished with nine men in a 1-1 draw at home to …

Lakers ready to get back to business after historic NBA Cup win

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The champagne was flowing after LeBron James and Anthony Davis inspired the Los Angeles Lakers to the first-ever NBA Cup …

Lacazette hat-trick lifts lowly Lyon as Nice retake second

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A quickfire first-half brace and late sealer from Alexandre Lacazette earned Lyon their second win of the season at home …

Tired Newcastle must come out fighting says Howe

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Eddie Howe urged exhausted Newcastle to come out fighting after their 4-1 defeat at Tottenham as the Magpies prepare for …

Leinster sink holders La Rochelle in Champions Cup rematch

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La Rochelle began their bid for a third-straight Champions Cup title with a 16-9 loss at home to Leinster on Sunday in a …

Granada v Athletic match abandoned after fan dies

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Granada's match against Athletic Bilbao on Sunday in La Liga was abandoned after a supporter died in the stands at the …

Leverkusen face Stuttgart in German Cup quarter-finals

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Bayer Leverkusen and Stuttgart will go head-to-head in the quarter-finals of the German Cup next year, as Tuesday's draw …

Three talking points from the Premier League weekend

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Aston Villa fans are dreaming of an unexpected Premier League title challenge after beating Arsenal 1-0, a result which …

Richarlison strikes twice as Spurs rout Newcastle

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Tottenham won for the first time in six matches as Richarlison's double inspired a 4-1 rout of dismal Newcastle on …

Leverkusen pull clear of Bayern with Stuttgart draw

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Xabi Alonso's Bayer Leverkusen extended their lead at the top of the Bundesliga on Sunday with a 1-1 draw at fellow …

Leinster sink holders La Rochelle in Champions Cup opener

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La Rochelle began their bid for a third-straight Champions Cup title with a 16-9 loss at home to Leinster on Sunday in a …

Nice move second after 'keeper error sees them past Reims

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A late mistake from Reims goalkeeper Yehvann Diouf gave Nice a slightly lucky 2-1 win on Sunday which moved them back up …

Pochettino urges Chelsea to turn to transfer market again after Everton defeat

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Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino said his side needs strengthening in the transfer market after a 2-0 defeat at …

Grealish puts Man City back on track after Luton scare

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Jack Grealish ensured Manchester City ended their four-game winless run as the Premier League champions survived a scare …

Everton inflict more pain on Pochettino's Chelsea

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Everton continued to shrug off the impact of a 10-point Premier League deduction as a 2-0 win over Chelsea on Sunday …

LAFC's Chiellini, Vela and Bouanga ponder MLS futures

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Los Angeles FC's attempt to defend their MLS Cup crown ended in a 2-1 defeat to the Columbus Crew on Saturday and now, …

Atletico earn narrow win over bottom side Almeria

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Atletico Madrid climbed provisionally third in La Liga with a tight 2-1 win over bottom-of-the-table Almeria on Sunday.

Fernandes apologises for Man Utd embarrassment against Bournemouth

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Bruno Fernandes has apologised for Manchester United's embarrassing defeat against Bournemouth as the Portugal star …

Man City's Haaland misses Luton clash with foot injury

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Erling Haaland misses Manchester City's Premier League clash against Luton on Sunday with a foot injury that could …

Golden Sixty steals the show at Hong Kong races

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Golden Sixty stole the show by winning the Group One Hong Kong Mile for a record-equalling third time at Sha Tin on …

World Cup ski races cancelled because of bad weather

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The men's World Cup slalom in the French resort of Val d'Isere and the women's super-G across the Swiss border in St. …

Haney dominates Prograis to grab WBC super-lightweight world title

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Devin Haney wrested the WBC super-lightweight world title from Regis Prograis on Saturday, knocking his opponent down …

Davis, James power Lakers to inaugural NBA Cup crown

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The Los Angeles Lakers, fueled by a monster game from Anthony Davis, beat the upstart Indiana Pacers 123-109 to win the …

Eddie Jones to be re-appointed as Japan head coach: reports

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Eddie Jones is set to be re-appointed as the head coach of Japan's national rugby team pending approval from the union's …

Davis, James power Lakers to first NBA Cup crown

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The Los Angeles Lakers, fueled by a monster game from Anthony Davis, beat the upstart Indiana Pacers 123-109 to win the …

Forde propels West Indies to series-clinching win over England

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A dream debut by Matthew Forde helped guide the West Indies to a series-clinching four-wicket win over England in the …

Ohtani moving to Dodgers in record 10-yr, $700 mn deal

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Japanese superstar Shohei Ohtani confirmed on Saturday he is joining the Los Angeles Dodgers in a record-shattering …

Nancy 'proud but not happy' to be first Black coach to win MLS Cup

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Frenchman Wilfried Nancy became the first Black coach to win the Major League Soccer title after his Columbus Crew beat …

Nancy 'proud but hot happy' to be first black coach to win MLS Cup

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Frenchman Wilfried Nancy became the first black coach to win the Major League Soccer title after his Columbus Crew beat …

Forde blast rocks England in final ODI

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A dream debut by Matthew Forde rocked England as they were restricted to 206 for nine batting first against the West …

Columbus sink Los Angeles to win MLS crown for third time 

Dec 09 2023

The Columbus Crew won their third Major League Soccer title after beating Los Angeles FC 2-1 in the MLS Cup final on …

Kolo Muani snatches victory for PSG as Monaco move back into top two

Dec 09 2023

Paris Saint-Germain triumphed 2-1 on Saturday thanks to a late Randal Kolo Muani winner against Nantes, with Monaco …

Real Madrid held as Ruibal rocket earns draw for Betis

Dec 09 2023

Leaders Real Madrid stumbled to a 1-1 draw at Real Betis on Saturday as Aitor Ruibal's brilliant strike cancelled out …

Calhanoglu guides Inter to Serie A top spot with Udinese win

Dec 09 2023

Turkey playmaker Hakan Calhanoglu set up a goal and scored another as Inter Milan moved back to the summit of Serie A …

Ohtani moving to Dodgers in record 10-yr, $700 mln deal

Dec 09 2023

Japanese superstar Shohei Ohtani confirmed on Saturday he is joining the Los Angeles Dodgers in a record-shattering …

Debutant Kinghorn's double helps Toulouse trounce Cardiff

Dec 09 2023

Scotland full-back Blair Kinghorn scored two tries on his Toulouse debut as the record five-time winners hammered …

Bayern thrashed by 'merciless' Frankfurt in Bundesliga as Leipzig win in Dortmund

Dec 09 2023

Bayern Munich suffered a jolt to their title defence, losing their first league game of the season 5-1 in Frankfurt on …

Japanese star Ohtani confirms move to LA Dodgers

Dec 09 2023

Japanese superstar Shohei Ohtani confirmed on Saturday he is joining the Los Angeles Dodgers in a record-breaking …

Aston Villa beat Arsenal to spark unlikely Premier League title bid

Dec 09 2023

Aston Villa closed to within two points of the top of the Premier League as John McGinn's goal beat title rivals Arsenal …

Man Utd embarrassed by Bournemouth, Liverpool go top of Premier League

Dec 09 2023

Manchester United's shambolic season took another turn for the worse in a 3-0 home defeat to Bournemouth as Liverpool …

Aston Villa beat Arsenal to close on Premier League lead

Dec 09 2023

Aston Villa closed to within two points of the top of the Premier League as John McGinn's goal beat title rivals Arsenal …

Muriel late backheel takes Atalanta past AC Milan

Dec 09 2023

Experienced Colombia striker Luis Muriel scored a 95th-minute winner with a backheel as Atalanta beat AC Milan 3-2 in …

Ten Hag blasts 'inconsistent' Man Utd after Bournemouth misery

Dec 09 2023

Erik ten Hag blasted his "inconsistent" Manchester United charges after Bournemouth made history with their first ever …

Monaco down Rennes to move back into top two

Dec 09 2023

Second-half strikes from Vanderson and Youssouf Fofana gave Monaco a 2-1 win away to Rennes on Saturday with the …

Bayern thrashed by 'merciless' Frankfurt in Bundesliga

Dec 09 2023

Bayern Munich suffered a jolt to their title defence, losing their first league game of the season 5-1 in Frankfurt and …

'Great feeling' for Salah after landmark Liverpool goal

Dec 09 2023

Mohamed Salah admitted his 200th Liverpool goal was a "great feeling" as the Egypt star urged his side to do "something …

Bayern thrashed by Eintracht Frankfurt in Bundesliga

Dec 09 2023

Bayern Munich suffered a jolt to their title defence, losing their first league game of the season 5-1 in Frankfurt and …

Dominant Odermatt wins giant slalom opener in Val d'Isere

Dec 09 2023

Marco Odermatt made it a hat-trick of wins in the giant slalom at Val d'Isere on Saturday, while Joan Verdu, in third …

Last-gasp Exeter stun Toulon in Champions Cup

Dec 09 2023

England centre Henry Slade landed a conversion with the last kick of the game to give Exeter a dramatic 19-18 win over …

'QuadGod' Malinin smashes competition at Beijing Grand Prix Final

Dec 09 2023

The United States' Ilia Malinin said he was "amazed" to have smashed the competition in the men's event at the Grand …

Salah's 200th Liverpool goal inspires fightback to beat Palace

Dec 09 2023

Mohamed Salah scored his 200th goal for Liverpool before Harvey Elliott's last-gasp winner sealed a dramatic 2-1 victory …

World champion Sakamoto wins again at Beijing Grand Prix Final

Dec 09 2023

Reigning world champion Kaori Sakamoto added another title to her winning streak as she crushed the competition in the …

Ten Hag says door still open to Sancho at Man Utd

Dec 09 2023

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag said Jadon Sancho "knows what he has to do" if the winger is to salvage his …

Sensational Shiffrin takes St Moritz downhill for 91st victory

Dec 09 2023

Mikaela Shiffrin produced a sensational run in the downhill at St Moritz on Saturday to claim her 91st World Cup victory …

America's Bates and Chock ice dance champions at Beijing Grand Prix Final

Dec 09 2023

Americans Madison Chock and Evan Bates said they felt "wonderful" after emerging victorious in the ice dance at the …

'Heartbroken' Kyrgios pulls out of Australian Open

Dec 09 2023

Nick Kyrgios withdrew from the Australian Open on Saturday as he continues to struggle for fitness after a long injury …

Gatti strikes again to send Juventus top

Dec 08 2023

Defender Federico Gatti grabbed his second goal in as many matches as Juventus saw out a 1-0 home win against champions …

Bordeaux thrash Connacht in Champions Cup opener, Saints down Glasgow

Dec 08 2023

Bordeaux-Begles made a dream start to their Champions Cup campaign on Friday with a 41-5 away thumping of Connacht in …

Healy appointed Australian women's cricket captain

Dec 08 2023

Star wicketkeeper-batter Alyssa Healy was Saturday appointed Australia's women's cricket captain across all three …

Messi has brought 'transformational year' for MLS says Garber

Dec 08 2023

Major League Soccer commissioner Don Garber says his league has enjoyed a "transformational year" crediting the arrival …

Frenchman Nancy's journey reaches MLS summit

Dec 08 2023

Columbus Crew coach Wilfried Nancy had a modest playing career as a journeyman in the lower divisions of French football …

IOC clears Russians to compete in Paris as neutrals

Dec 08 2023

Olympic chiefs on Friday gave the green light to the participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes at next year's …

USA and Mexico submit bid to host 2027 Women's World Cup

Dec 08 2023

The United States and Mexico have submitted a joint bid to host the 2027 Women's World Cup, the two federations …

Real Madrid boss Ancelotti expecting Vinicius to return in January

Dec 08 2023

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said on Friday that he hopes Vinicius Junior and Eduardo Camavinga can return from …

Spurs won't compromise on attacking football, says Postecoglou

Dec 08 2023

Ange Postecoglou said his Tottenham team will stick to their attacking principles despite a damaging run of results that …

Pochettino says pressure at Chelsea is 'massive' but future bright

Dec 08 2023

Mauricio Pochettino admitted the pressure on Chelsea to perform is "massive" after another setback against Manchester …

Guardiola says Man City have been handed brutal reality check

Dec 08 2023

Pep Guardiola says Manchester City's recent Premier League slump has delivered a much-needed reality check as he …

Germany's Hase and Volodin win pairs at Beijing Grand Prix Final

Dec 08 2023

Germany's Minerva Fabienne Hase and Nikita Volodin won the pairs competition at the Grand Prix Final in Beijing on …

Rashford must fight for Man Utd place, says Ten Hag

Dec 08 2023

Erik ten Hag says it is up to Marcus Rashford to force his way back into the Manchester United side after he was dropped …

Klopp happy with Liverpool's progress after team rebuild

Dec 08 2023

Jurgen Klopp said he is happy with the progress of his rebuilt Liverpool team as they bid to go top of the Premier …

'Instinctive' Goggia skis to victory in opening St Moritz super-G

Dec 08 2023

Italy's Sofia Goggia relied on her unfaultering instincts to win her first World Cup super-G race in two years after …

Arsenal boss Arteta says he cannot stop touchline emotion

Dec 08 2023

Mikel Arteta says he will continue to show passion on the touchline despite landing himself with a ban for Arsenal's …

Stade Francais suspend Habel-Kuffner over Pau fracas

Dec 08 2023

Samoan backrow forward Giovanni Habel-Kuffner will miss Stade Francais' opening matches in the Champions Cup after being …

Phillips helps New Zealand fightback in Bangladesh Test

Dec 08 2023

Glenn Phillips hit an aggressive 87 to keep New Zealand in the game on day three of a finely poised rain-hit second and …

Goggia skis to victory in opening St Moritz super-G

Dec 08 2023

Italy's Sofia Goggia won her first World Cup super-G race in two years after streaking to victory in tricky conditions …

Phillips rescues New Zealand to leave Test finely poised

Dec 08 2023

Glenn Phillips hit an aggressive 87 to give New Zealand an eight-run lead as Bangladesh bowled the tourists out for 180 …

Renshaw hits century against Pakistan in Warner 'audition'

Dec 08 2023

Matt Renshaw hit an unbeaten 136 against Pakistan in a timely reminder to Australian selectors Friday of his credentials …

James fuels Lakers to set up NBA Cup final showdown with Pacers

Dec 08 2023

The Los Angeles Lakers, fueled by 30 points from ageless LeBron James, routed New Orleans 133-89 on Thursday to book a …

Warner brushes off Johnson criticism as Cummins backs teammate

Dec 08 2023

David Warner brushed off scathing criticism from former teammate Mitchell Johnson over his selection for Australia's …

Lakers, Pacers set up NBA Cup final showdown

Dec 08 2023

The Los Angeles Lakers, fueled by 30 points from ageless LeBron James, routed New Orleans 133-89 on Thursday to book a …

Patriots hold off Steelers rally to snap losing streak

Dec 08 2023

Tight end Hunter Henry celebrated his birthday with two touchdowns as the New England Patriots snapped their five-game …

Arsenal primed for Emery reunion as Man City fight to end slump

Dec 08 2023

Arsenal's grip on the Premier League's top spot will be under threat from their old boss Unai Emery when the leaders …

Messi, Argentina to face old foe Chile in Copa America

Dec 08 2023

Lionel Messi and Argentina will get the chance to avenge their defeats to Chile in the 2015 and 2016 Copa America finals …

Crisis-club Lyon look to start the fightback against lowly Toulouse

Dec 08 2023

Floundering Lyon will look to stop the rot when they host fellow Ligue 1 strugglers Toulouse on Sunday, with the home …

Kewell in frame after Muscat steps down at Japan's Yokohama

Dec 08 2023

Kevin Muscat has stepped down as coach of Japanese side Yokohama F. Marinos, the club said, with reports on Friday …

Spanish ace Rahm confirms jump to LIV Golf

Dec 08 2023

Reigning Masters champion Jon Rahm confirmed Thursday he is joining LIV Golf in a deal reportedly worth hundreds of …

Returning Osaka targets Paris Olympics, more Grand Slam titles

Dec 08 2023

A "nervous" Naomi Osaka has targeted a place at next year's Paris Olympics and more Grand Slam titles after she makes …

Upstart Pacers topple Bucks to reach NBA Cup final

Dec 08 2023

Tyrese Haliburton scored 27 points to propel the Indiana Pacers to a 128-119 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on …

Messi, Miami heading to Hong Kong for pre-season friendly

Dec 08 2023

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami will play a pre-season friendly in Hong Kong in February as part of the club's first ever …

West Ham battle back to heap pain on wasteful Spurs

Dec 07 2023

Early-season Premier League pacesetters Tottenham slipped to a fourth defeat in five matches on Wednesday, going down …

Eagles No.1 seed hopes on line in Cowboys blockbuster

Dec 07 2023

One of the NFL's most ferocious rivalries is poised for another bruising instalment on Sunday when the Dallas Cowboys …

Everton stun Newcastle to move out of Premier League relegation zone

Dec 07 2023

Everton struck three times in the final 11 minutes to climb out of the Premier League relegation zone despite a 10-point …

West Ham battle back to heap pain on Spurs

Dec 07 2023

Early-season Premier League pacesetters Tottenham slipped to a fourth defeat in five matches on Wednesday, going down …

Ten Hag admits he was warned off 'impossible' Man Utd job

Dec 07 2023

Erik ten Hag said he was warned off taking on the "impossible job" of Manchester United manager but admitted he could …

MLS Cup could be final bow for Chiellini and Vela

Dec 07 2023

Los Angeles FC are one win away from becoming just the third team in Major League Soccer's history to win back-to-back …

Spanish ace Rahm poised to join LIV golf: reports

Dec 07 2023

Spanish star Jon Rahm is poised to join LIV Golf in a deal worth hundreds of millions of dollars, multiple US media …