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Johnson's Grand Slam 'no threat', says World Athletics boss Coe

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World Athletics president Sebastian Coe insisted Wednesday that he wanted Michael Johnson's four-meet Grand Slam Track …

LPGA, USGA new policy requires female at birth or pre-puberty change

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The LPGA and US Golf Association (USGA) announced updated gender policies on Wednesday requiring players be born female …

Pidcock to leave INEOS Grenadiers at end of season

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Olympic mountain bike champion Tom Pidcock will leave INEOS Grenadiers at the end of the season, the British cycling …

DAZN awarded global TV rights for Club World Cup

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British streaming service DAZN has been awarded the exclusive global rights to broadcast next year's expanded 32-team …

FIFA to reveal Club World Cup draw amid apathy, legal threats

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The draw for the expanded FIFA Club World Cup takes place in Miami on Thursday, offering a first glimpse into the fine …

Evenepoel says 'long journey' ahead after postal van collision

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Double Olympic road cycling champion Remco Evenepoel said on Wednesday he faces "a long journey" after breaking a hand, …

World chess champ Ding, teen challenger tied past halfway mark

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Defending world chess champion Ding Liren and teenage challenger Gukesh Dommaraju played to a fifth consecutive draw …

Palace's Guehi to face no formal action over 'Jesus' message on rainbow armband

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Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi will reportedly face no formal action from the Football Association (FA) despite …

HRW slams Saudi labour abuses ahead of 2034 World Cup vote

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Human Rights Watch criticised the treatment of migrant workers on construction projects in Saudi Arabia Wednesday ahead …

Inconsistent Spurs 'progressing in all aspects': Postecoglou

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Ange Postecoglou said Wednesday that his Tottenham team are "progressing in all aspects of our game" despite a wildly …

Dutch F1 Grand Prix to end in 2026: organisers

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The home Grand Prix of Formula One's Dutch World Champion Max Verstappen will come to an end in 2026, organisers said on …

Pakistan recall Babar Azam for South Africa tour, Sajid Khan out

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Pakistan recalled former skipper Babar Azam on Wednesday for the away Test series and white-ball matches against South …

Japan's Premier League pioneer Inamoto retires aged 45

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Junichi Inamoto announced his retirement aged 45 on Wednesday, ending a career that saw the midfielder become the first …

Stokes fit as England name unchanged team for 2nd New Zealand Test

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Captain Ben Stokes was named Wednesday in England's team for the second Test against New Zealand in Wellington, allaying …

Djokovic to begin bid for 25th Grand Slam crown in Brisbane

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Novak Djokovic will begin his 2025 season and bid for an 11th Australian Open title at the Brisbane International, it …

Van Nistelrooy off to winning start at Leicester, Palace beat Ipswich

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Ruud van Nistelrooy savoured his first match in charge of Leicester with a 3-1 Premier League win over West Ham, while …

Leverkusen eliminate Bayern from German Cup after Neuer sees first red

Dec 03 2024

Bayern Munich were dumped out of the German Cup by holders Bayer Leverkusen as Nathan Tella's second-half goal secured a …

Norway, Sweden win big to reach Women's Euro 2025

Dec 03 2024

Former champions Norway and Sweden qualified for the Women's Euro 2025 tournament thanks to convincing play-off wins on …

Bayern's Neuer sent off for first time in 866-game career

Dec 03 2024

Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer was sent off for the first time in his 866-match career on Tuesday, seeing a …

Barca hit five as they return to winning ways at Mallorca

Dec 03 2024

Raphinha and Lamine Yamal inspired Barcelona to a first win in four La Liga outings as they beat Mallorca 5-1 on …

Olympic champion Evenepoel breaks hand, shoulder in postal van collision

Dec 03 2024

Double Olympic road cycling champion Remco Evenepoel broke a hand, ribs and shoulder blade when he collided with the …

PGA Tour-LIV talks 'definitely moving' - Woods

Dec 03 2024

Tiger Woods expressed disappointment on Tuesday at the delay in finalizing a PGA Tour-LIV Golf merger but said "things …

Woods has 'long way to go' after latest back surgery

Dec 03 2024

Tiger Woods said Tuesday he has a "long way to go" in his bid to compete against the world's best golfers as he …

Olympic champion Evenepoel breaks hand and shoulder in postal van collision

Dec 03 2024

Double Olympic road cycling champion Remco Evenepoel broke a hand, ribs and shoulder blade when he collided with the …

Texans' Al-Shaair suspended three games for illegal hit

Dec 03 2024

Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair has been suspended three games for a brutal illegal hit that left Jacksonville …

Olympic champion Evenepoel breaks hand and shoulder in post van collision

Dec 03 2024

Double Olympic road cycling champion Remco Evenepoel broke a hand, ribs and shoulder blade when he collided with the …

Man Utd not yet out of Premier League title race, says Arteta

Dec 03 2024

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta says it is too early to rule Manchester United out of the Premier League title race as he …

Man Utd not yet out of Premier League title race, says Amorim

Dec 03 2024

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta says it is too early to rule Manchester United out of the Premier League title race as he …

French ice dancers Papadakis and Cizeron call time on trophy-laden career

Dec 03 2024

Olympic ice dancing champions Gabriella Papadakis and Guillaume Cizeron on Tuesday announced their retirement from …

Cycling star Evenepoel hospitalised after training accident

Dec 03 2024

Double Olympic road cycling champion Remco Evenepoel was rushed to hospital with a broken collar-bone when the door of a …

Guardiola says Man City can hit top form again despite slump

Dec 03 2024

Pep Guardiola says struggling Manchester City can hit the heights of recent seasons once he has all his top players back …

Maresca says high-flying Chelsea can 'dominate' English football

Dec 03 2024

Enzo Maresca says Chelsea can dominate English football over the next decade but insists they are not yet ready for a …

Hirscher's return to skiing cut short by knee injury

Dec 03 2024

Ski legend Marcel Hirscher's return from retirement has come to an abrupt end after a serious knee injury suffered in …

Slot jokes Salah knows Man City fate after 'last game' comment

Dec 03 2024

Arne Slot joked Tuesday that Mohamed Salah must have inside knowledge of Manchester City's fate over alleged breaches of …

Australian tennis great Neale Fraser dies aged 91

Dec 03 2024

Australian tennis great Neale Fraser, who won 19 Grand Slam titles, has died aged 91, officials said on Tuesday as …

IBF heavyweight champion Dubois to face Parker in Saudi Arabia

Dec 03 2024

British heavyweight Daniel Dubois will defend his IBF world title against Joseph Parker in Saudi Arabia on February 22.

Bradman 'baggy green' cap sells for $250,000 at auction

Dec 03 2024

A "baggy green" Test cap worn by Australian great Don Bradman sold for $250,000 at auction on Tuesday as collectors vied …

Australia's McSweeney vows to 'show what I can do' after baptism of fire

Dec 03 2024

Australian opener Nathan McSweeney has vowed to "show everyone what I can do" when the second Test against India begins …

Frenchman Tricole eyeing bumper world darts clash with Humphries

Dec 03 2024

History-making Frenchman Thibault Tricole, the only darts player from his country to play at the PDC World Championship, …

Wallaby Petaia quits Australian rugby for NFL 'dream'

Dec 02 2024

Australian international Jordan Petaia said Tuesday he has quit rugby to chase his NFL dream, joining a growing list of …

Atalanta on tail of Serie A leaders Napoli after seeing off Roma

Dec 02 2024

Atalanta stayed hot on the heels of Serie A leaders Napoli on Monday by winning 2-0 at struggling Roma, who were playing …

Atalanta on Serie A leaders Napoli's tail after seeing off Roma

Dec 02 2024

Atalanta stayed hot on the heels of Serie A leaders Napoli on Monday by winning 2-0 at struggling Roma, who were playing …

World Cup selection drives US sevens star Maher's move to Bristol

Dec 02 2024

American rugby sevens star Ilona Maher will join 15-a-side club Bristol in January in a bid to play in next year's …

Ronaldo-less Al Nassr suffer first Asian Champions League loss

Dec 02 2024

Cristiano Ronaldo watched on from the stands as already-qualified Al Nassr lost for the first time in this year's Asian …

Amorim uncomfortable with fans' serenade at Man Utd

Dec 02 2024

Ruben Amorim says he feels uncomfortable with the song Manchester United fans sing about him, urging supporters to focus …

Liverpool players prepared to 'go to war' for each other: Van Dijk

Dec 02 2024

Virgil van Dijk says much of Liverpool's phenomenal success this season is down to the players' willingness to "go to …

LPGA commissioner Marcoux Samaan to step down in January

Dec 02 2024

LPGA commissioner Mollie Marcoux Samaan will step down next month after serving in the role since 2001, the LPGA Tour …

Rugby players on trial in France over rape charges

Dec 02 2024

Five rugby players formerly with French side Grenoble went on trial on Monday, accused of raping a student in a hotel in …

Italy to host Davis Cup Final 8 from 2025

Dec 02 2024

Italy will host the Davis Cup Final 8 from 2025 to 2027, the International Tennis Federation announced on Monday.

Turin start for 2025 Vuelta a Espana

Dec 02 2024

Italy's Piedmont region will host the first three stages of next year's Vuelta a Espana to mark the race's 90th edition, …

New Leicester boss Van Nistelrooy 'astonished' by offers after Man Utd spell

Dec 02 2024

Ruud van Nistelrooy said he was "astonished" by the number of offers he received as a result of his spell as Manchester …

Kompany hoping for Kane return before end of year

Dec 02 2024

Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany said Monday he hopes injured star striker Harry Kane will return to the pitch before …

Three things we learned at the Qatar Grand Prix

Dec 02 2024

Max Verstappen added gloss to his status and reputation but left a trail of argument, chaos and tension behind him in …

Mbappe takes PSG wage dispute to French league committee

Dec 02 2024

France star Kylian Mbappe has referred his former club Paris Saint-Germain to the disciplinary committee of the French …

Ireland in 'good shape' despite uncertainty over post-Sexton era, says MacNeill

Dec 02 2024

Two-time defending Six Nations champions Ireland are in "good shape" though it is disappointing that the question of who …

Alpine call up Doohan to replace Ocon for Abu Dhabi GP

Dec 02 2024

Australian Jack Doohan will take the place of Esteban Ocon for the last Grand Prix of the season at Abu Dhabi this …

India's Bumrah 'one of greatest fast bowlers ever': Australia's Head

Dec 02 2024

India's Jasprit Bumrah will go down as "one of the greatest fast bowlers to play the game", Australia's Travis Head said …

Cricket legend Bradman's 'baggy green' cap could fetch $260,000

Dec 02 2024

A cap worn by Australia's greatest batsman Don Bradman will be auctioned in Sydney on Tuesday, with the tattered "baggy …

Cavs get 'statement' win over Celtics in showdown of NBA's best

Dec 02 2024

Donovan Mitchell scored 35 points and the Cleveland Cavaliers avenged a heartbreaking loss with a 115-111 victory over …

Allen does it all in Bills' snowy NFL win over 49ers

Dec 02 2024

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen had fun in the snow as his team produced an offensive avalanche to blow away the …

Liverpool flip script on Man City to take commanding Premier League lead

Dec 02 2024

Liverpool have been used to second best during Pep Guardiola's era at Manchester City, but a 2-0 victory over the …

Rast wins Killington Slalom for first World Cup win

Dec 02 2024

Switzerland's Camille Rast won the Killington slalom on Sunday, taking full advantage of the absence of injured Mikaela …

Galaxy's Puig suffers ACL, out of MLS final

Dec 02 2024

Spanish midfielder Riqui Puig, the key playmaker for Los Angeles Galaxy, has suffered an ACL knee injury and will miss …

Wilson shines as Steelers beat Bengals while Vikings, Eagles win

Dec 02 2024

Pittsburgh quarterback Russell Wilson continued his renaissance, throwing for 414 yards and three touchdowns as the …

Wilson shines as Steelers beat Bengals

Dec 01 2024

Pittsburgh quarterback Russell Wilson continued his renaissance, throwing for 414-yards and three touchdowns as the …

Fiorentina's Bove 'stable' after collapse, McTominay keeps Napoli top

Dec 01 2024

Edoardo Bove is stable in hospital after his harrowing and sudden collapse which caused Fiorentina's Serie A clash with …

Jags' Lawrence exits with concussion after ugly hit

Dec 01 2024

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence suffered a concussion from a brutal late hit from Azeez Al-Shaair that …

Marseille down Monaco with late penalty, Lyon score four

Dec 01 2024

A Mason Greenwood penalty in the 89th minute handed Marseille a 2-1 victory over Monaco and sent them into second place …

'Blocked bottle' Mbappe strikes as Real Madrid beat Getafe

Dec 01 2024

Spanish champions Real Madrid beat Getafe 2-0 to move second in La Liga on Sunday with Kylian Mbappe finding the net …

Verstappen 'surprised and disappointed' by Russell

Dec 01 2024

Max Verstappen made clear his feelings about George Russell's actions leading to him being stripped of pole position …

Edoardo Bove collapse causes Fiorentina's clash with Inter to be suspended

Dec 01 2024

Fiorentina's match with Inter Milan was suspended on Sunday after midfielder Edoardo Bove suddenly collapsed to the …

Three Premier League talking points

Dec 01 2024

Liverpool dealt a huge blow to Manchester City's fading title hopes as the Premier League leaders powered to victory …

Liverpool deepen Man City crisis to extend Premier League lead

Dec 01 2024

Liverpool opened up a nine-point lead at the top of the Premier League as Manchester City's crisis deepened in a 2-0 …

Marmoush double helps Frankfurt cut gap on Bayern

Dec 01 2024

Omar Marmoush scored a goal in each half as Eintracht Frankfurt won 4-0 at Heidenheim on Sunday, cutting the gap on …

Norris accepts penalty, but McLaren hit out at penalty

Dec 01 2024

Lando Norris said he did not see the yellow flags, signaling that he should slow down, which led to him receiving a …

Olympic champions Hassan and Tebogo named 'Athletes of the Year'

Dec 01 2024

Dutch marathon runner Sifan Hassan and Botswanan sprinter Letsile Tebogo, both of whom took gold at the Paris Olympics, …

Man City to 'reset' from zero, says Guardiola after Liverpool humbling

Dec 01 2024

Pep Guardiola said Manchester City have to reset and start from scratch after losing 2-0 to Liverpool on Sunday to lose …

Liverpool pile on misery for Man City, Man Utd boss Amorim earns first Premier League win

Dec 01 2024

Liverpool piled on the misery for Manchester City as the Premier League leaders beat the troubled champions 2-0 at …

Postecoglou claims Spurs in 'good shape' despite Fulham draw

Dec 01 2024

Ange Postecoglou insisted Tottenham are in "good shape" despite a frustrating 1-1 draw against Fulham that damaged their …

Lyon see off Nice in Ligue 1, Lille slip up

Dec 01 2024

Alexandre Lacazette netted a hat-trick as Lyon beat rivals Nice 4-1 on Sunday, while Lille passed up the opportunity to …

Guardiola hits 'sacked in the morning' taunt for six

Dec 01 2024

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola reminded Liverpool fans of his six Premier League titles in the past seven seasons …

In-form Chelsea 'not ready' for title challenge: Maresca

Dec 01 2024

Enzo Maresca insisted Chelsea are not ready for a Premier League title challenge despite climbing to third place with an …

Liverpool inflict more pain on Man City to extend Premier League lead

Dec 01 2024

Liverpool opened up a nine-point lead at the top of the Premier League as Manchester City's crisis deepened in a 2-0 …

Verstappen wins, teams title race goes on after Norris penalty

Dec 01 2024

Max Verstappen avenged his overnight demotion from pole position by clinching his ninth win of the season and 63rd of …

Mbappe strikes as Real Madrid beat Getafe

Dec 01 2024

Spanish champions Real Madrid beat Getafe 2-0 to move second in La Liga on Sunday with Kylian Mbappe finding the net …

US ski star Shiffrin has puncture wound, 'severe muscle trauma' after crash

Dec 01 2024

US ski superstar Mikaela Shiffrin said Sunday she has no timetable for her return from a puncture wound and muscle …

Man Utd thrash Everton to give Amorim perfect home Premier League start

Dec 01 2024

Ruben Amorim refused to rule out a top-four challenge after enjoying a dream home Premier League debut as Manchester …

Lille slip up to late Montpellier equaliser

Dec 01 2024

Lille passed up the opportunity to move into third in Ligue 1 after bottom-side Montpellier grabbed a late equaliser …

McTominay keeps Napoli top in Serie A with Torino winner

Dec 01 2024

Scott McTominay made sure that Napoli will stay top of Serie A for at least another week with the only goal in Sunday's …

Man Utd boss Amorim earns first Premier League win, Chelsea climb to third place

Dec 01 2024

Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim earned his first Premier League win with a 4-0 rout of Everton, while troubled …

World chess champ Ding, teen challenger even after six games

Dec 01 2024

The 2024 World Chess Championship remained finely poised Sunday after defending champion Ding Liren and teenage …

Harry Kane sidelined with hamstring tear

Dec 01 2024

Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane has been ruled out "for the time being" with a hamstring tear, the club announced …

India's Jay Shah starts term as world cricket boss

Dec 01 2024

Indian cricket boss Jay Shah began Sunday his tenure as chairman of the International Cricket Council, saying he looked …

'Lethal Weapon' Johnston and Shin Ji-yai win Australian Open titles

Dec 01 2024

Fearless American rookie Ryggs Johnston fired a 68 to win the Australian Open on Saturday, with South Korean former …

Galaxy to host Red Bulls in MLS Cup final

Dec 01 2024

The Los Angeles Galaxy will host the New York Red Bulls in the MLS Cup final after the two founding members of the …

Kayaker 'stable' after leg amputated in Australian river rescue

Dec 01 2024

A kayaker whose leg was amputated after getting trapped in Australian river rocks is now "stable" in hospital, a health …

Durant and Booker lead NBA Suns over Warriors

Dec 01 2024

Devin Booker scored 27 points and Kevin Durant added 21 to lead the Phoenix Suns over Golden State 113-105 on Saturday, …

Stokes fit for second New Zealand Test despite injury scare

Dec 01 2024

England captain Ben Stokes said he would be fit for the second Test against New Zealand, despite an injury scare during …

Red Bulls reach MLS Cup final with win over Orlando

Dec 01 2024

The New York Red Bulls will have a chance to win their first MLS Cup title after a 1-0 win at Orlando City on Saturday …

Debutant Bethell leads England to eight-wicket win over New Zealand

Dec 01 2024

England blazed to an eight-wicket victory in the first Test against New Zealand Sunday, knocking off their 104-run …

Mitchell's 84 sets England 104 target to beat New Zealand

Dec 01 2024

A defiant Daryl Mitchell anchored New Zealand to 254 in their second innings to set England 104 to win the first Test in …

Ten-man Botafogo win Copa Libertadores

Nov 30 2024

Botafogo won the Copa Libertadores for the first time in their history with a 3-1 victory over fellow Brazilians …