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Kane scores twice to reach 100 Bayern goals in record time

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Harry Kane scored twice to reach 100 goals for Bayern Munich on Friday as the German champions continued their perfect …

'Almost impossible': Brazilian skater Sandro Dias makes history on mega ramp

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With a dizzying eight-second drop down a ramp built off the side of a 22-storey building, Brazilian skateboarding legend …

Sixers' Embiid eyes consistency after injury-plagued NBA season

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Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid says he feels "pretty good" as the NBA season approaches and hopes to be a more …

Nissanka ton in vain as India edge Sri Lanka in Super Over

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Defending champions India survived a scintillating century by Pathum Nissanka to edge out Sri Lanka in a Super Over …

Canada's Corrigan leans on Olympic experience in quest for Women's Rugby World Cup gold

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Canada's Alysha Corrigan hopes the knowledge she gained competing in front of a partisan home crowd at last year's Paris …

Kolisi warns 'resilient' Boks are braced for Puma mauling

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Springbok captain Siya Kolisi said Friday that this weekend's clash against Argentina in Durban was "like a semi-final" …

Alonso warns against overconfidence before Madrid derby

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Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso warned his side against overconfidence ahead of Saturday's visit to face city rivals …

Trump aims to make America great again amid Ryder Cup woes

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US President Donald Trump said he was heading to the Ryder Cup on Friday to boost America's fortunes after their …

Trump arrives at Ryder Cup with US seeking comeback

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US President Donald Trump arrived at the Ryder Cup on Friday afternoon to chants of "U-S-A" and cheers from the crowd of …

Europe grabs 3-1 lead as US seeks Trump boost at Ryder Cup

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Europe delivered a stunning early domination of the United States to quiet a raucous New York crowd and seize a 3-1 lead …

Zverev wins Beijing opener as Gauff launches title defence

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Alexander Zverev saw off Lorenzo Sonego 6-4, 6-3 with a decisive ace at the China Open on Friday as Coco Gauff launched …

England great Alphonsi expects Canada to shine in Women's Rugby World Cup final

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England great Maggie Alphonsi has warned that Canada are capable of reaching "another level" against the Red Roses in …

Tottenham reject interest in reported record £4.5bn sale

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Tottenham's owners have "unequivocally rejected" an expression of interest to buy the club from American tech …

Man Utd boss Amorim admits uncertainty ahead of Brentford clash

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Ruben Amorim admits he does not know what to expect from his struggling Manchester United, believing the best approach …

Barca duo Raphinha, Joan Garcia injured, out for PSG clash

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Barcelona suffered a double injury blow on Friday with winger Raphinha and goalkeeper Joan Garcia ruled out of upcoming …

Trailblazing rugby chief Griffin proud of 'incredible' strides for women's game

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Deborah Griffin cannot decide which is more extraordinary: that she is president of the Rugby Football Union or that a …

Arteta hails Saliba's impact as new Arsenal deal looms

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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta praised William Saliba's consistency and maturity on Friday, with the French defender …

England's Jones channels grief in bid for Women's Rugby World Cup glory

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England centre Megan Jones is determined not to be seen as a "victim" following the death of both of her parents as she …

Walker an all-time great, says Guardiola ahead of Man City return

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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola hailed Kyle Walker as "one of the greatest full-backs ever" ahead of his return to …

Fritz says path to Grand Slam glory goes through Alcaraz, Sinner

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Taylor Fritz said Friday he expects Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner to continue dominating Grand Slams but he "can't …

Bagnaia and Pennetta among first Winter Olympic torch carriers: organisers

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Two-time MotoGP champion Francesco Bagnaia and former tennis US Open winner Flavia Pennetta will be among the first …

Ryder Cup begins in electric atmosphere at Bethpage Black

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Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau blasted the opening tee shots as the 45th Ryder Cup between the United States and Europe …

Chelsea's Palmer sidelined with groin injury

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Cole Palmer will likely be out of action until after next month's international break to give the Chelsea midfielder …

Gauff launches China Open title defence in style

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Coco Gauff brushed aside Russia's Kamilla Rakhimova 6-4, 6-0 on Friday to secure a spot in the last 32 as she bids for a …

PSG captain Marquinhos out with thigh injury

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Club captain Marquinhos has joined the growing list of big-name absentees for Paris Saint-Germain after suffering a …

Liverpool's Leoni faces year out after ACL injury on debut

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Liverpool manager Arne Slot said Friday that teenaged Italian defender Giovanni Leoni would be sidelined for up to a …

Canada's women tilt for World Cup thanks to 'incredible' crowdfunding

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It's not quite David taking on Goliath as Canada challenge England in Saturday's Women's Rugby World Cup final but the …

Erasmus makes late Springboks change as Nche injured

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South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus has been forced into a late change to his starting XV to face Argentina on Saturday as …

India-Pakistan to clash in first Asia Cup final

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India and Pakistan will face off in a high-stakes Asia Cup final in Dubai on Sunday, with political and on-field …

Title-chasing Marquez third-fastest in Japan MotoGP practice

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Championship-chasing Marc Marquez clocked the third-fastest time of an action-packed practice for the Japan MotoGP on …

Thrilling climax looms in shock-riddled Rugby Championship

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An extraordinary 2025 Rugby Championship is heading for a thrilling climax with just two points separating surprise …

Wallabies primed for 'pressure cooker' All Blacks Test

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Captain Harry Wilson said Friday Australia have become accustomed to playing "pressure cooker" Test matches, fuelling …

Red-hot Liverpool face Palace test as Arsenal try to keep pace

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Liverpool, flawless in their Premier League title defence so far this season, will face a serious test when they visit …

Cardinals agony as Seahawks snatch victory

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Jason Myers slotted a 52-yard field goal with the final play of the game as the Seattle Seahawks snatched a dramatic …

Spanish great Busquets to retire after MLS season

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Inter Miami's former Barcelona and Spain star Sergio Busquets said Thursday he will retire from football at the end of …

Title-chasing Marquez third-fastest in first Japan MotoGP practice

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Championship-chasing Marc Marquez clocked the third-fastest time in the first practice for the Japan MotoGP on Friday …

Leipzig 'lost our DNA' before Klopp-inspired reboot, says sporting director

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After the worst top-flight season in their history, RB Leipzig underwent a club-wide reckoning, led by new head of …

Simeone's Atletico face early Real reckoning in Madrid derby

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Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone famously hates to deviate from the here and now but when his team host Real Madrid …

New-look Racing keep Fickou's focus from France captaincy

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Racing 92 centre Gael Fickou says youthful arrivals over the summer are keeping his mind on his club and the Top 14 game …

Fiery Ryder Cup start expected with Trump set to attend

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The 45th Ryder Cup on Friday with two intense, emotional duos facing off in a potentially explosive opening match and US …

Old glories Modric and De Bruyne clash as AC Milan welcome Napoli

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Luka Modric and Kevin De Bruyne will face off on Sunday night when Serie A champions Napoli travel north to face AC …

Pogacar and Prevot-Ferrand primed for Kigali cycling world title challenges

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The epic length and difficulty of the world championship road races in the hills around Kigali this weekend favour Tadej …

England seek end to Women's Rugby World Cup pain as Canada try to 'burst their aura'

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England, the team that have everything except the thing they most want, face Canada in Saturday's Women's Rugby World …

Aston Villa earn first win to launch Europa League bid, Rangers beaten

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Aston Villa ended their winless run by beating Bologna 1-0 to open their Europa League campaign, while Rangers manager …

Wrestling legend Lopez calls for Cuban sport to 'open up' to the world

Sep 25 2025

Legendary Cuban wrestler Mijain Lopez, the only athlete to have won five consecutive individual Olympic golds, called …

Ohtani bashes 54th homer of season as Dodgers clinch NL West title

Sep 25 2025

Shohei Ohtani belted his 54th home run of the season and Freddie Freeman homered twice as the Los Angeles Dodgers …

Lakers extend head coach Redick contract

Sep 25 2025

The Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday announced a contract extension for head coach JJ Redick as the team prepares for the …

Coach urges Pakistan to 'focus on cricket' for India Asia Cup final

Sep 25 2025

Pakistan head coach Mike Hesson called on his players to focus on cricket when they face India in the Asia Cup final on …

Liga champions Barca claim comeback win at Oviedo

Sep 25 2025

Headers from Robert Lewandowski and Ronald Araujo helped Barcelona make a 3-1 comeback victory at minnows Real Oviedo on …

DeChambeau-Thomas to face Rahm-Hatton in Ryder Cup opener

Sep 25 2025

Both Ryder Cup captains expect a feisty start to the 45th Ryder Cup on Friday when Bryson DeChambeau and Justin Thomas …

Argentina choose Carreras over Albornoz at fly-half

Sep 25 2025

Argentina have retained Santiago Carreras at fly-half for a Rugby Championship penultimate round match against …

Eagles aim to turn tables on Bucs in battle of NFL unbeatens

Sep 25 2025

Jalen Hurts and the Super Bowl champion Philadelpia Eagles will be out to buck history when they take on the Tampa Bay …

Pakistan down Bangladesh to set up Asia Cup final with India

Sep 25 2025

Pakistan will face India in the Asia Cup final for the first time after their bowlers made amends for poor batting to …

New Zealand's Miller back for World Cup bronze clash with France

Sep 25 2025

New Zealand rising star Jorja Miller has been recalled for Saturday's Women's Rugby World Cup third-place play-off with …

Tessier adamant Canada can 'go all the way' to win Women's Rugby World Cup

Sep 25 2025

Canada captain Alex Tessier believes her side can "go all the way" by beating favourites England in Saturday's Women's …

McIlroy becomes Europe's inspirational Ryder Cup cornerstone

Sep 25 2025

Rory McIlroy learned what it meant to be on Europe's Ryder Cup squad watching teammates cry in a locker room as a …

DeChambeau yearns to face McIlroy, sees Trump as Cup force

Sep 25 2025

Bryson DeChambeau sees President Donald Trump as a motivational force for United States golfers in the 45th Ryder Cup at …

Canada stick with same line-up for Women's Rugby World Cup final

Sep 25 2025

Canada coach Kevin Rouet has named an unchanged side for the Women's Rugby World Cup final against England at Twickenham …

Europe players ready for hecklers and Trump at Ryder Cup

Sep 25 2025

Europe's golfers said Thursday they are prepared for taunts and insults from American hecklers and the appearance of US …

Sinner eases past Cilic to launch China Open title bid

Sep 25 2025

Jannik Sinner beat Croatia's Marin Cilic 6-2, 6-2 on Thursday to cruise into round two in Beijing on his first showing …

McIlroy says Bryson matchup in Ryder Cup would be 'wonderful'

Sep 25 2025

Rory McIlroy says facing Bryson DeChambeau in a Ryder Cup grudge match would be "wonderful" after their verbal feud …

'A mess': Alcaraz says players want better deal from Grand Slams

Sep 25 2025

Carlos Alcaraz on Thursday called it "a mess" and said that tennis players are fighting "to have something better" after …

Polish climber on skis makes Everest descent in first

Sep 25 2025

Poland's Andrzej Bargiel has become the first climber to ski down the world's highest mountain without supplemental …

Alcaraz sweats on ankle injury after opening win in Japan

Sep 25 2025

World number one Carlos Alcaraz is sweating on his fitness at the Japan Open after injuring his ankle in a 6-4, 6-2 …

England captain Aldcroft says it's 'our time now' ahead of World Cup final

Sep 25 2025

England captain Zoe Aldcroft believes it is "our time now" as her side bid to end more than a decade of Women's Rugby …

Alcaraz survives injury scare and rain delay to win Tokyo opener

Sep 25 2025

World number one Carlos Alcaraz shrugged off an ankle injury to beat Argentina's Sebastian Baez 6-4, 6-2 on Thursday in …

Marseille hoping to prove title credentials after win over PSG

Sep 25 2025

Marseille coach Roberto De Zerbi has challenged his side to prove they are "a great team" when they visit Strasbourg on …

PSG star Hakimi says at 'peace' despite rape allegation

Sep 25 2025

Paris Saint-Germain star Achraf Hakimi, who is being investigated over an alleged rape, said he has "peace of mind" and …

India spin great Ashwin joins Australia's BBL in first

Sep 25 2025

Veteran spin great Ravichandran Ashwin on Thursday joined Sydney Thunder as the first Indian men's international to …

Red-hot Kane on record course with Bremen in his sights

Sep 25 2025

Just over two years since moving to Bayern Munich, in-form striker Harry Kane can set yet another record in Friday's …

England unchanged for Women's Rugby World Cup final against Canada

Sep 25 2025

England coach John Mitchell has named an unchanged starting XV and replacements' bench for Saturday's Women's Rugby …

Marquez looking to crown comeback with MotoGP title in Japan

Sep 25 2025

Marc Marquez said he wanted to celebrate his "second life" in MotoGP by clinching his first world title since 2019 this …

Snoop Dogg 'in love' with Australian Rules football

Sep 25 2025

American rapper Snoop Dogg said he was "in love" with Australian Rules football on Thursday, ahead of his performance at …

Former NBA star Harrell axed by Adelaide 36ers over drugs

Sep 25 2025

Former NBA star Montrezl Harrell had his contract terminated by the Adelaide 36ers Thursday after failing a doping test …

Savea leads 'stung' All Blacks, Wallaby Slipper to hit 150 Test milestone

Sep 25 2025

Flanker Ardie Savea will captain New Zealand against Australia at the weekend, while prop James Slipper will make his …

Townsend pulls out of Beijing following 'crazy' Chinese food post

Sep 25 2025

Doubles world number two Taylor Townsend has pulled out of the China Open in Beijing "due to a change of schedule", the …

Raleigh reaches 60 homers as Mariners clinch first division title since 2001

Sep 25 2025

Seattle's Cal Raleigh belted a pair of homers to take his Major League-leading tally to 60 on Wednesday as the Mariners …

Savea to lead 'stung' All Blacks as Robertson makes four changes

Sep 25 2025

Flanker Ardie Savea will captain New Zealand against Australia as the All Blacks made four changes Thursday to a side …

Trump visit adds to intensity as Ryder Cup looms

Sep 25 2025

One of sport's most gripping emotional rivalries adds another dramatic chapter starting Friday when the 45th Ryder Cup …

Savea to lead All Blacks as four changes made to face Wallabies

Sep 25 2025

Flanker Ardie Savea will captain New Zealand against Australia as the All Blacks made four changes Thursday to their …

Forest denied winning European return by Antony, Roma down Nice

Sep 25 2025

Antony's late goal denied Nottingham Forest a winning return to European football as Real Betis grabbed a 2-2 draw in …

Eze nets first goal as Arsenal join Man City in League Cup last 16

Sep 25 2025

Eberechi Eze scored his first Arsenal goal as the Gunners beat Port Vale 2-0 to reach the League Cup fourth round, …

Donald and Bradley tout respect, trade jabs at Ryder Cup opening ceremony

Sep 24 2025

Captains Luke Donald and Keegan Bradley voiced respect but took their shots on Wednesday in Ryder Cup opening ceremony …

Alvarez hat-trick helps Atletico edge Rayo thriller

Sep 24 2025

Julian Alvarez scored a hat-trick to snatch Atletico Madrid a thrilling 3-2 win over Rayo Vallecano in La Liga on …

Postecoglou's Forest held by Antony's Betis on European return

Sep 24 2025

Antony denied Ange Postecoglou his first win as Nottingham Forest manager by claiming Real Betis a 2-2 Europa League …

Guardians' Fry has facial fractures after taking fastball to face

Sep 24 2025

Cleveland Guardians designated hitter David Fry has multiple facial fractures but won't need surgery after fouling a …

Giants to go with rookie QB Dart, bench NFL veteran Wilson

Sep 24 2025

New York Giants coach Brian Daboll confirmed Wednesday that NFL rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart will start against the …

Morikawa calls on US Ryder Cup fans 'to go crazy'

Sep 24 2025

Collin Morikawa wants to see New York golf fans bring chaos and craziness when the Ryder Cup begins Friday and hopes …

Europe ready for McIlroy taunts from rowdy US Ryder Cup fans

Sep 24 2025

Europe's golfers are ready for world number two Rory McIlroy to become a heckling magnet for raucous United States …

India see off Bangladesh to book Asia Cup final spot

Sep 24 2025

India secured their place in the Asia Cup final on Wednesday as Abhishek Sharma starred with 75 in a comfortable 41-run …

Australia win tense cycling mixed relay world title

Sep 24 2025

Australia won the mixed relay at the cycling worlds in Kigali on Wednesday after edging France and Switzerland in a …

Monchi exit 'changes nothing' for Emery at Aston Villa

Sep 24 2025

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery said the sudden departure of long-time ally Monchi from the Premier League club will not …

Stokes will be battle-ready for Ashes, says England chief

Sep 24 2025

England cricket supremo Rob Key says captain Ben Stokes will be ready for the heat of the Ashes battle in Australia …

Becker regrets winning Wimbledon as a teenager

Sep 24 2025

Boris Becker says he regrets winning Wimbledon at the age of just 17 because he struggled to cope with the expectations …

'Mind-readers' Canada use headphones in Women's Rugby World Cup final prep

Sep 24 2025

Canada have been training with headphones on to prepare for the raucous atmosphere in Saturday's Women's Rugby World Cup …

Rose would welcome Trump on stage if Europe keeps Ryder Cup

Sep 24 2025

Justin Rose said he would welcome US President Donald Trump on the stage if Europe win this week's Ryder Cup and he …

Delay warning issued to fans ahead of Trump's Ryder Cup visit

Sep 24 2025

Ryder Cup organizers warned spectators on Wednesday about possible delays and enhanced security when US President Donald …

Inside Barcelona's Camp Nou chaos: What is happening and why?

Sep 24 2025

November 2024 was supposed to be the grand reopening of a rebuilt and resplendent Camp Nou for Barcelona's 125th …

Ballon d'Or disappointment will inspire Yamal: Barca coach Flick

Sep 24 2025

Barcelona star Lamine Yamal will be driven to greater heights after being beaten to the Ballon d'Or by Ousmane Dembele, …

Pakistan's Shaheen sends Asia Cup warning as third India clash looms

Sep 24 2025

Pakistan pace spearhead Shaheen Shah Afridi has declared that his team will reach the Asia Cup final and can beat India …

Sinner says 'changing a lot' after US Open loss to Alcaraz

Sep 24 2025

Jannik Sinner said Wednesday he has been making changes to his game and "reflecting a lot" ahead of his first appearance …

Ekitike apologises to Liverpool fans after 'stupid' red card

Sep 24 2025

Hugo Ekitike has apologised to Liverpool fans after he was sent off for removing his shirt following his late League Cup …