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Tyson slaps Paul in final face-off before Netflix bout

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Former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson slapped opponent Jake Paul as the two men faced off for the final time on …

England wrap-up T20 series win over West Indies

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England beat West Indies by three wickets in their T20 international in Saint Lucia on Thursday to take an …

Stewards intervene to stop Israel, France football fans clash at Paris match

Nov 15 2024

Stewards had to intervene at the Nations League match between France and Israel on Thursday to stop fans of both nations …

Italy and security-tight France lock up Nations League quarter-final spots

Nov 15 2024

Italy ensured qualification for the Nations League quarter-finals with a victory over Belgium on Thursday that also …

Cricket at 2028 Olympics could be held outside Los Angeles

Nov 15 2024

Cricket might be forced to make its Olympic return outside Los Angeles, 2028 Games organisers said on Thursday, …

New Zealand's Southee to quit Test cricket after England series

Nov 15 2024

Former New Zealand captain Tim Southee said Friday the team's upcoming Test series with England would be his last, with …

Japan into BJK Cup quarter-finals as Slovakia stun USA

Nov 15 2024

Shuko Aoyama and Eri Hozumi took Japan into the Billie Jean King Cup quarter-finals for the first time since 2013 on …

Olympics 'above politics' say LA 2028 organisers after Trump win

Nov 15 2024

The re-election of Donald Trump to the US presidency will have no bearing on preparations for the 2028 Los Angeles …

Carsley hails England's strength in depth as understudies sink Greece

Nov 15 2024

Lee Carsley claimed England's 3-0 win against Greece showed the strength in depth that awaits Thomas Tuchel when he …

Undefeated Chiefs lose kicker Butker to knee injury

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Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker will undergo left knee surgery and miss the next four games for the undefeated …

Wallabies winger Vunivalu signs for La Rochelle

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Wallabies winger and former rugby league star Suliasi Vunivalu has signed for French Top 14 club La Rochelle, saying …

Vinicius misses penalty as Brazil held in Venezuela

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Brazil were held to a 1-1 draw at Venezuela with Vinicius Junior missing a penalty in their CONMEBOL World Cup qualifier …

World's tallest teen Rioux won't make college debut until 2025

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Canadian giant Olivier Rioux, dubbed the World's Tallest Teen by Guinness World Records, must wait until 2025 to make …

Ace helps Jeon grab share of LPGA Annika lead with Hull

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South Korea's Jeon Ji-won made a hole-in-one on the way to a six-under par 64 and a share of the lead with England's …

Italy and France lock up Nations League quarter-final spots

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Italy ensured qualification for the Nations League quarter-finals with a victory over Belgium on Thursday that also …

Tonali shoots Italy past Belgium and into Nations League quarter-finals

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Sandro Tonali fired Italy into the Nations League quarter-finals with the only goal in Thursday's 1-0 win over Belgium …

Osimhen strike books Nigeria place at Africa Cup of Nations

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A late equaliser from Victor Osimhen stamped Nigeria's ticket for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations on Thursday while …

Sinner cruises past Medvedev to complete perfect ATP Finals group stage

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Jannik Sinner capped a perfect group stage at the ATP Finals with a 6-3, 6-4 win over Daniil Medvedev on Thursday which …

England ignore star absences to sink Greece

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England's understudies ignored the controversy over Harry Kane's criticism of the team's absentee stars as they beat …

Rugby needs Wallaby 'superstar' Suaalii says Wales coach Gatland

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Wales rugby coach Warren Gatland believes "the game needs superstars" as his struggling side prepare to face Wallaby …

Unbeaten Chiefs visit Buffalo in NFL rivalry showdown

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Josh Allen-led Buffalo has beaten Kansas City in each of the past three NFL seasons, so the Bills have a solid chance on …

'Proud' new World Rugby chief Robinson vows to unify the sport

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Australia's Brett Robinson said it was a "proud moment" for him after he became the first chairman of World Rugby from …

England boss fears new directive risks rugby turning into Aussie rules

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A new law directive designed to create fairer aerial contests is in danger of turning rugby union into Australian rules …

England captain Kane axed for Greece clash after blast at absentee stars

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England captain Harry Kane was left out of the starting line-up for Thursday's Nations League clash with Greece just 24 …

Borthwick adamant England focus still sharp as Springboks await

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England coach Steve Borthwick insists talk about his own position is no distraction as he bids to end the team's losing …

Japan into BJK Cup quarter-finals for first time in 11 years

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Shuko Aoyama and Eri Hozumi took Japan into the Billie Jean King Cup quarter-finals for the first time since 2013 on …

Martin calls on rival Bagnaia for advice ahead of MotoGP title showdown

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Championship leader Jorge Martin suggested on Thursday that his nearest rival and close friend Francesco Bagnaia should …

Philadelphia completes lineup for Johnson's Grand Slam meets

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Grand Slam Track, the upstart athletics series founded by four-time Olympic champion sprinter Michael Johnson, announced …

Italy wing Capuozzo to miss Georgia game with concussion

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Italy wing Ange Capuozzo has been ruled out of this weekend's rugby union Test against Georgia in Genoa with concussion, …

Son hits 50th South Korea goal in World Cup win, Australia-Saudi stalemate

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Son Heung-min scored a landmark 50th goal for his country to move South Korea a step closer to the World Cup on Thursday …

MLB Rays to play 2025 season at Yankees facility in Tampa

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The Tampa Bay Rays will play their 2025 season at the New York Yankees pre-season training facility in nearby Tampa, the …

McIlroy shares Dubai lead with Ballesteros mark in sight

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Rory McIlroy claimed a share of the first-round lead at the World Tour Championship in Dubai on Thursday as he closed in …

Son hits 50th South Korea goal in win, Australia-Saudi stalemate

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Son Heung-min scored a landmark 50th goal for his country to put South Korea a step closer to the World Cup on Thursday …

Scotland must emulate Croatia's 'conveyor belt of talent': Clarke

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Steve Clarke believes Scotland can emulate Croatia's eye-catching success at major tournaments but must radically …

Fritz beats De Minaur to eye ATP Finals last four, Sinner through

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Taylor Fritz closed in on the last four of the ATP Finals on Thursday after coming from behind to beat Alex De Minaur …

Robinson edges Benazzi to succeed Beaumont as head of World Rugby

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Australia's Brett Robinson became the first chairman of World Rugby from the southern hemisphere after edging French …

England recall Steward and Van Poortvliet for South Africa Test

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England have recalled full-back Freddie Steward and scrum-half Jack van Poortvliet as they look to revive their November …

Doris expecting a 'proper test' against Argentina

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Ireland rugby captain Caelan Doris says Argentina have "gone up to another level" under head coach Felipe Contepomi and …

Springboks boss Erasmus expects England to 'play for Borthwick'

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South Africa supremo Rassie Erasmus expects the world champions to face an England team determined to ease the pressure …

Before Leicester, Ranieri's brush with glory with his beloved Roma

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Claudio Ranieri won the hearts of the football world when he took Leicester City to the 2016 Premier League title, but …

Australian Robinson edges Benazzi to head World Rugby

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Australia's Brett Robinson became the first chairman of World Rugby from the southern hemisphere after edging French …

All Blacks fly-half Barrett returns from concussion against France

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New Zealand head coach Scott Robertson said on Thursday it was a difficult choice to start Beauden Barrett over Damian …

US ski star Lindsey Vonn, 40, to attempt competitive return

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Former Olympic and world champion Lindsey Vonn said Thursday she will rejoin the US ski team aged 40 in a bid to return …

Ranieri comes out of retirement to lead hometown club Roma

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Claudio Ranieri took charge of his hometown team Roma on Thursday, coming out of retirement to become the Serie A club's …

Australian Brett Robinson graduates to rugby's top post

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New World Rugby chairman Brett Robinson faces a host of challenges but the matter of player welfare should be well …

Late drama as Saudis hold Australia in World Cup qualifier

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Saudi Arabia had a goal disallowed in added time as they ground out a scoreless draw against Australia on Thursday, a …

Springboks make 12 changes to team for England clash

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World champions South Africa have made a mammoth 12 changes to their starting side for Saturday's match against England …

Israel face France in Paris football match under tight security

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Israel face France in a Nations League football match in Paris on Thursday surrounded by a huge security operation to …

UEFA launches investigation into Premier League referee Coote

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UEFA has appointed an ethics and disciplinary inspector to investigate Premier League referee David Coote after a video …

Monaco Formula One GP extended until 2031

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Monaco has agreed a six-year contract extension to host the Formula One Grand Prix until 2031, organisers announced on …

Japan expect tough Indonesia test with World Cup spot in reach

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Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu said Thursday he expects a tough test against an Indonesian team filled with European-born …

'In-form leader' Fickou starts for France against New Zealand

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France head coach Fabien Galthie said on Thursday Gael Fickou was "a leader" as the experienced centre was named among …

Fickou starts for France against New Zealand

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Experienced centre Gael Fickou is among four changes named by France head coach Fabien Galthie on Thursday for this …

For profit or for all? Argentine football clubs red-card Milei reforms

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A debate over the soul of football is raging in World Cup holders Argentina, pitting defenders of the social role of the …

New Zealand coach hails 'amazing' Chris Wood after fine Forest form

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Chris Wood's prolific goal-scoring for Nottingham Forest is unprecedented for New Zealand football and may never be …

Wembanyama hits another milestone with 50-point game for Spurs

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Victor Wembanyama became the fourth-youngest player to score 50 points in an NBA game when the 20-year-old Frenchman led …

Pumas seek historic win over 'hurt' Irish

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Ireland seek to rebound from an uncharacteristically sloppy performance in the 23-13 defeat to New Zealand by …

Advantage Martin as MotoGP reaches gripping climax in Barcelona

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For the second season running, MotoGP is serving up a nail-biting finale as Jorge Martin and Francesco Bagnaia head into …

Mike Tyson, 58, back in ring to face Youtuber Paul

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Nearly 40 years after making his professional debut, and 19 years after being battered into retirement, a 58-year-old …

Alcaraz beats Rublev to open ATP Finals account, Ruud misses last four chance

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Carlos Alcaraz opened his account at the ATP Finals on Wednesday with an entertaining 6-3, 7-6 (10/8) win over Andrey …

Lyon and Chelsea stay perfect in Women's Champions League

Nov 13 2024

Lyon beat Roma 3-0 to maintain their 100 percent record in Group A of the Women's Champions League on Wednesday, while …

Another clean sheet for Onana as E. Guinea, I. Coast qualify

Nov 13 2024

Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana kept a fourth clean sheet for Cameroon on Wednesday in Africa Cup of Nations …

Kane disappointed by England Nations League withdrawals

Nov 13 2024

Harry Kane says he is disappointed by the high number of withdrawals from the England squad this week, insisting the …

Football 'world order' is changing, says Brazil coach

Nov 13 2024

The "world order" of football is shifting, Brazil's coach Dorival Junior said ahead of a World Cup qualifier Thursday …

Maiden century by Varma gives India unbeatable series lead

Nov 13 2024

Tilak Varma hit a maiden international century as India beat South Africa by 11 runs in the third Twenty20 international …

England will not change 'DNA' against South Africa, says Slade

Nov 13 2024

Henry Slade says England will resist the temptation to "shut up shop" against South Africa as they seek to end a …

Sri Lanka beat New Zealand to go 1-0 up in ODI series

Nov 13 2024

Kusal Mendis and Avishka Fernando both slammed centuries to set up a convincing 45-run victory for Sri Lanka in the …

Spurs coach Popovich suffered 'mild stroke', says NBA team

Nov 13 2024

San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich suffered a "mild stroke" earlier this month but is expected to make a full …

Fernandes hopes Amorim can 'change the energy' at Man Utd

Nov 13 2024

Bruno Fernandes hopes new manager Ruben Amorim can "change the energy" at struggling Manchester United after the …

'Legend' Healy set to equal O'Driscoll record against Pumas

Nov 13 2024

Veteran Irish prop Cian Healy is set to equal Brian O'Driscoll's record of 133 Irish caps after being named on the bench …

Gatland battling 'pain' during tough Wales rebuild

Nov 13 2024

Warren Gatland says he "didn't think there would be this much pain" when he returned to coach Wales for a second time as …

McIlroy aims for glory on happy hunting ground in Dubai

Nov 13 2024

Rory McIlroy gave himself an eight out of 10 for the 2024 season that promised much but delivered only two titles, but …

Alcaraz beats Rublev to open ATP Finals account

Nov 13 2024

Carlos Alcaraz opened his account at the ATP Finals on Wednesday with an entertaining 6-3, 7-6 (10/8) win over Andrey …

Record stand propels Sri Lanka to 324-5 against New Zealand

Nov 13 2024

Top-order batsmen Kusal Mendis and Avishka Fernando both slammed centuries to lead Sri Lanka to an imposing 324-5 in the …

S.Africa football chief arrested on fraud, theft charges

Nov 13 2024

South African Football Association (SAFA) president Danny Jordaan was arrested and charged Wednesday with using the …

Barca's Fati sidelined with hamstring injury

Nov 13 2024

Barcelona winger Ansu Fati has been ruled out for four weeks after suffering a hamstring injury, the Catalan club said …

Gatland changes four for crunch WalesTest against Australia

Nov 13 2024

Under-pressure Wales coach Warren Gatland has made four changes from the side beaten by Fiji to face Australia in …

Performance not results counts for Pumas coach Contepomi

Nov 13 2024

Argentina's impressive set of results in the Rugby Championship breeds confidence but for Felipe Contepomi it is more …

Australia boss warns of 'desperate' Saudis in World Cup qualifier

Nov 13 2024

Australia coach Tony Popovic said Wednesday he is expecting an energetic Saudi Arabia "desperate" for a result under new …

Curry dazzles on Thompson's return as Warriors down Mavs

Nov 13 2024

Stephen Curry scored 37 points as the Golden State Warriors spoiled Klay Thompson's return to the Bay Area with a …

Profiles of candidates for World Rugby chairman election

Nov 13 2024

The race to succeed Bill Beaumont as chairman of World Rugby comes to a conclusion in a vote in Dublin at the governing …

Popham hopes new World Rugby chairman heralds new dawn in concussion issue

Nov 13 2024

Former Wales flanker Alix Popham has told AFP he hopes the new chairman of World Rugby will push for the changes …

France, Italy and Portugal target Nations League quarters

Nov 13 2024

France, Italy and Portugal lead the teams attempting to secure a place in the UEFA Nations League quarter-finals, while …

Indonesia go Dutch in pursuit of World Cup dreams

Nov 13 2024

An Indonesian team under Dutch colonial rule sailed to France for the 1938 World Cup -- they lost their only game 6-0 …

New balls, please, plead top men's tennis players

Nov 13 2024

The small furry objects that are the focus of every tennis player's energy are spinning the stars at the ATP finals into …

Canadian women's coach, two aides out after drone scandal

Nov 13 2024

Canadian women's national team football coach Bev Priestman and two assistants suspended by FIFA over a drone scandal at …

Lincicome ends 20-year LPGA career at hometown event

Nov 12 2024

Brittany Lincicome, a two-time major winner in her 20th LPGA campaign, announced Tuesday she will retire after this …

WADA probed by Canadian officials over drug sample handling

Nov 12 2024

Canada said Tuesday it has opened an investigation into the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) after receiving a complaint …

Barcelona blitz St Poelten in Women's Champions League

Nov 12 2024

A five-goal blitz in the space of 12 minutes sent Barcelona on their way to a 7-0 romp over St Poelten in the Women's …

Sinner turns aside Fritz to close in on ATP Finals last four

Nov 12 2024

Jannik Sinner hit the accelerator at the end of each set as he cruised past Taylor Fritz 6-4, 6-4 on Tuesday to close in …

Dupont set to be fit for New Zealand despite illness

Nov 12 2024

France assistant coach William Servat said on Tuesday captain Antoine Dupont sat out full training earlier in the day …

Ban rules Radradra out of Fiji's final November internationals

Nov 12 2024

Star centre Semi Radradra will miss Fiji's remaining internationals this month after receiving a two-week ban Tuesday …

FA investigates Premier League referee Coote over video rant

Nov 12 2024

The Football Association is investigating after a video was posted on social media appearing to show Premier League …

All Blacks scrum-halves 'inspired' to play 'master' Dupont

Nov 12 2024

New Zealand defence coach Scott Hansen said on Tuesday the All Blacks' inexperienced scrum-halves will be motivated to …

Rennes hire coach Sampaoli 'to get the club moving again'

Nov 12 2024

Struggling French Ligue 1 club Rennes on Monday unveiled former Argentina boss Jorge Sampaoli as coach.

Medvedev sees off De Minaur to boost ATP Finals bid

Nov 12 2024

Former champion Daniil Medvedev brushed aside ATP Finals debutant Alex de Minaur on Tuesday to bounce back from an …

French footballer Ben Yedder gets suspended jail term for sexual assault

Nov 12 2024

Former France international footballer Wissam Ben Yedder received a suspended two-year jail sentence on Tuesday for …

Poland hoping Swiatek can inspire BJK Cup 'revenge' against Spain

Nov 12 2024

Poland head into their first-round clash with hosts Spain at the Billie Jean King Cup Finals buoyed by the presence of …

Lineker to leave Match of the Day after 26 years

Nov 12 2024

Former England football captain Gary Lineker will step down as host of the BBC's flagship Match of the Day highlights …

Politics v cricket leaves Champions Trophy up in the air

Nov 12 2024

India has reportedly said its men's cricket team will not travel to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy next year, …

Surfboards with bright lights could deter shark attacks - researchers

Nov 12 2024

Covering your surfboard in bright lights sounds like an open invitation to great white sharks, but research released …

Japan, South Korea face away tests on road to 2026 World Cup

Nov 12 2024

Japan can take a major step towards the 2026 World Cup over the next week if they can negotiate away tests at Indonesia …