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Manchester United climbs standings after 3-2 Champions League win over Roma

Manchester United and AS Roma entered their UEFA Champions League Matchday 4 meeting at Old Trafford on Tuesday with different objectives as they looked to improve their positions in the 2026-27 league-phase standings. The fixture brought together two European clubs with considerable continental history.

Manchester United rallies past Roma as PSG dominates in Champions League

PARIS: Manchester United fought back from two goals down to beat Roma 3-2 in the Champions League on Tuesday, giving under-pressure manager Michael Carrick a reprieve. Holders Paris Saint-Germain continued their perfect start in the competition with a 6-0 rout of Villarreal.

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Dismal England bowled out for 156 by Sri Lanka at World Cup

Sri Lanka pushed England closer to the World Cup exit door on Thursday when they bowled out the defending champions for just 156.

Newcastle's Tonali banned 10 months for betting: Italian federation

Newcastle United's Italian international midfielder Sandro Tonali has been banned for 10 months for betting, the Italian football federation (FIGC) said on Thursday.

Pakistan believe 'miracles can happen' to rescue World Cup dream

Pakistan all-rounder Shadab Khan insisted Thursday that his under-performing teammates believe "miracles can happen" as the former champions enter a "do-or-die" battle to rescue their faltering World Cup campaign.

Swiss probe into FIFA chief Gianni Infantino dropped

Swiss prosecutors announced Thursday they have dropped their three-year criminal proceedings against FIFA president Gianni Infantino over suspected collusion with officials concerning the corruption scandal that engulfed world football's governing body.

Nothing bigger than World Cup final against All Blacks, says Kolisi

Iconic Springbok captain Siya Kolisi insisted Thursday that rugby does not come any bigger than a World Cup final against old rivals New Zealand.

England 'disappointed' that Mbonambi has been cleared of racial slur

The Rugby Football Union says it is "deeply disappointed" that South Africa hooker Bongi Mbonambi has been cleared of a racial slur and will play in Saturday's World Cup final.

Pollard, De Klerk and Mbonambi in Springbok team for Rugby World Cup final

South Africa have named half-backs Handre Pollard and Faf de Klerk as well as hooker Bongi Mbonambi in their starting XV for the Rugby World Cup final against New Zealand on Saturday.

Wembanyama scores 15 in NBA debut but Spurs fall

French prodigy Victor Wembanyama scored 15 points on his much-anticipated NBA debut on Wednesday but it was not enough to prevent the San Antonio Spurs slipping to a 126-119 defeat to Dallas.

All Blacks scrum-half Aaron Smith to bow out at the top

Aaron Smith will bow out of international rugby after the World Cup final against South Africa on Saturday, leaving a gaping hole at the heart of the All Blacks team.

Deja vu as Argentina, England battle for Rugby World Cup third place

Argentina play England in the Rugby World Cup's third-place play off on Friday with both sides licking their wounds from two very different semi-final losses and having already met during the tournament.

Perez racing to secure his Red Bull future at home event

Sergio Perez will be racing for his Red Bull future alongside runaway title winner Max Verstappen when he drives in front of an impassioned home crowd at this weekend's Mexican Grand Prix.

Green and gold fever grips S.Africa ahead of Rugby World Cup final

From restaurant cooks to street workers, Springbok jersey-wearing South Africans are ubiquitous in Johannesburg, as a frenzied mood grips the nation in anticipation of Saturday's Rugby World Cup final.

Mbonambi: the Springboks 'Iron' man

Bongi Mbonambi, alleged to have addressed a racial slur at England's Tom Curry, is regarded as key to South Africa retaining their world title on Saturday -- not bad for someone once told he was too small to play the game.

Bellingham can cap sublime Madrid start in first Clasico

Jude Bellingham is loving life at Real Madrid, even before getting the chance to play in the club football's biggest match, the Clasico.

MLB Rangers, D-Backs rise from 100-loss years to World Series

Two seasons after losing more than 100 games each, the Texas Rangers and Arizona Diamondbacks will meet in the World Series and one will complete an unlikely championship journey.

Longtime MLB player and manager Dusty Baker to retire: report

Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker, who won World Series titles as a player and manager in a Major League Baseball career spanning several decades, reportedly plans to retire on Thursday.

Mbappe helps PSG go top, Haaland back among the goals

Kylian Mbappe helped Paris Saint-Germain move top of Champions League Group F with a 3-0 victory over AC Milan on Wednesday, while Newcastle slumped to a first defeat, 1-0 against Borussia Dortmund.

Newcastle forced to go the 'hard way' after Dortmund defeat

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe said his side had made reaching the Champions League last 16 hard for themselves after a 1-0 home defeat by Borussia Dortmund blew Group F wide open.

NBA All-Star Game reverts to East-West and classic format

LeBron James and French prodigy Victor Wembanyama could line up alongside each other at next year's NBA All-Star game after the league announced the annual showpiece will return to a classic Eastern Conference versus Western Conference format on Wednesday.

Celtic hold 10-man Atletico to get off Champions League mark

Celtic earned their first Champions League point of the season but were left to rue twice letting a lead slip in a pulsating 2-2 draw against Atletico Madrid on Wednesday.

Dortmund defeat Newcastle to blow group wide open

Borussia Dortmund blew the Champions League's group of death wide open as Felix Nmecha's goal beat Newcastle 1-0 at St James' Park on Wednesday.

PSG outclass Milan to get back on track in Champions League

Kylian Mbappe, Randal Kolo Muani and Lee Kang-in were all on target as Paris Saint-Germain got back to winning ways in the Champions League with an impressive 3-0 home victory against AC Milan on Wednesday.

Haaland bags brace as Man City extend perfect Champions League start

Erling Haaland ended his Champions League goal drought as Manchester City extended their perfect start to the tournament with a 3-1 win at Swiss side Young Boys on Wednesday.

'I live for World Cups': Warner peaking at right time

Australia opener David Warner said he "lives for World Cups" after hitting his 22nd ODI century in the 309-run mauling of the Netherlands on Wednesday.

Lopez runs show as Barca beat Shakhtar to keep perfect record

Barcelona continued their perfect start in the Champions League and warmed up for the Clasico at the weekend with a2-1win over Shakhtar Donetsk on Wednesday.

Maxwell suffered 'dark thoughts' over World Cup after broken leg

Australia's Glenn Maxwell revealed he had endured "dark thoughts" over his World Cup dream after breaking his leg in a freak accident.

Argentina veteran Cubelli returns for Rugby World Cup third place play-off

Experienced scrum-half Tomas Cubelli is one of three changes made by Argentina head coach Michael Cheika for Friday's Rugby World Cup third place play-off with England to the side that began the semi-final with New Zealand.

European dreams fuel football fever in small Kosovo town

The Europa Conference League may not be the highest level of European football but there is a small town in Kosovo where it has taken on the enormity of the World Cup.

Maxwell, Warner star as Australia hand Dutch record World Cup rout

Glenn Maxwell's fastest World Cup century off 40 balls and 104 by David Warner led Australia to a record World Cup 309-run rout of the Netherlands on Wednesday for their third straight victory at the tournament.

Everton face 12-point penalty for financial breaches: report

Everton face a 12-point deduction after an investigation into alleged breaches of financial rules by the Premier League club, according to a report on Wednesday.

UK police officers guilty of misconduct over Black athletes' stop and search

Two UK police officers committed gross misconduct during a stop and search of British sprinter Bianca Williams in London, a disciplinary hearing found Wednesday.

Close encounters a rare kind at Cricket World Cup

Afghanistan have beaten both reigning champions England and former title winners Pakistan at the ongoing World Cup in India, with the Netherlands defeating an otherwise impressive South Africa.

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