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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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Magic Musiala lifts Bayern to victory at Galatasaray

Jamal Musiala assisted one and scored another as Bayern Munich won 3-1 at Galatasaray on Tuesday, extending their stellar Champions League group stage record to 17 straight wins.

Inter squeeze past Salzburg to move top of Champions League Group D

Inter Milan took provisional lead of Champions League Group D on Tuesday after winning a tough contest with Salzburg 2-1 at a packed San Siro.

Celtic must learn from Champions League pain, says Rodgers

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers urged his side to learn from their mistakes in the Champions League as they aim to shock Atletico Madrid in Glasgow on Wednesday.

Shakib accepts Bangladesh World Cup dream all but over

Shakib Al Hasan conceded Bangladesh's hopes of reaching the World Cup semi-finals were all but over after a crushing 149-run defeat by South Africa in Mumbai on Tuesday.

Everton chairman Bill Kenwright dies aged 78

Everton chairman Bill Kenwright has died aged 78 after a battle with cancer, the Premier League club announced on Tuesday.

Ton-up De Kock leads South Africa's World Cup rout of Bangladesh

Quinton de Kock hit a brilliant 174, his third century of the World Cup, as South Africa hammered Bangladesh by 149 runs in Mumbai on Tuesday.

Ton-up De Kock leads South Africa's rout of Bangladesh

Quinton de Kock hit a brilliant 174, his third century of the World Cup, as South Africa hammered Bangladesh by 149 runs in Mumbai on Tuesday.

World Rugby act over 2027 draw to prevent repeat of 2023 imbalance

World Rugby chief executive Alan Gilpin said on Tuesday holding the draw for the 2027 World Cup in January 2026 was a "compromise" but would be better than the situation for the current competition.

Dutch tired of being targets of 'jokes and laughs' at World Cup

Netherlands fast bowler Logan van Beek said Tuesday that the Cricket World Cup giant-killers have had enough of the "jokes" and "laughing" at their expense.

Beaumont hails new era for rugby with unveiling of dual-hemisphere tournament

World Rugby chairman Bill Beaumont said on Tuesday the sport was about to enter an "exciting new era" with the unveiling of a new bi-annual international competition from 2026, comprising a top division of 12 teams from the Six Nations and the southern hemisphere's Rugby Championship.

Springboks rally round accused hooker Mbonambi

The South African camp has rallied round hooker Bongi Mbonambi who has been accused of making a racial slur at England's Tom Curry, saying he was a "humble guy" and a "human guy".

'Easy Company', the All Blacks' answer to Boks bomb squad, says Papali'i

South Africa might boast of the might of their so-called 'Bomb squad' of replacements, but All Blacks flanker Dalton Papali'i on Tuesday let slip details of New Zealand's own "Easy Company".

Ton-up De Kock leads South Africa to 382-5 against Bangladesh

Quinton de Kock hit a brilliant 174, his third century of the World Cup, as South Africa piled up 382-5 against Bangladesh at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Tuesday.

Barca forward Torres 'ready to step up' in big week

Barcelona winger Ferran Torres said Tuesday he is ready to step up a gear in a vital week for the Spanish champions, who are missing several players through injury, including striker Robert Lewandowski.

'Everyone calls me Shaun,' says Mitchell Marsh

Australia all-rounder Mitchell Marsh said Tuesday "everyone calls me Shaun" after he was spotted wearing his brother's number on his cap at the Cricket World Cup.

Poulsen extends contract with RB Leipzig till 2026

Denmark striker Yussuf Poulsen on Tuesday extended his stay at RB Leipzig by two years until 2026 on the eve of the German's club's Champions League match against Red Star Belgrade.

Whistle while you work -- referee Barnes faces final test

Wayne Barnes, the referee for the Rugby World Cup final, thought about retiring last year due to social media abuse which threatened his family sparked by tweets made by South Africa's director of rugby Rassie Erasmus.

De Kock hits his third hundred of World Cup for South Africa

South Africa's Quinton de Kock completed his third hundred in just five World Cup innings when he reached three figures against Bangladesh in Mumbai on Tuesday.

'Comfortable at three' if Head is back, says Australia's Marsh

Australia's Mitchell Marsh on Tuesday said he will be "comfortable" to bat at number three if opener Travis Head returns to the team for their World Cup clash against the Netherlands.

Pakistan's World Cup woe -- what's gone wrong?

Pakistan's chances of making the semi-finals of the Cricket World Cup are on a knife-edge after their eight-wicket defeat to Afghanistan.

Rare public joy sweeps Kabul after World Cup win over Pakistan

Fireworks and celebratory gunfire raked Kabul's skies as Afghans celebrated their stunning eight-wicket cricket World Cup defeat of Pakistan, a rare burst of public jubilation since the Taliban takeover.

Vikings rookie bags two touchdowns as Niners stumble again

Rookie receiver Jordan Addison scored two touchdowns to lead the Minnesota Vikings to an upset 22-17 victory over the San Francisco 49ers on Monday in the NFL.

Rangers stun Astros to reach World Series, Arizona-Phillies level

The Texas Rangers booked their place in the World Series with a stunning 11-4 thrashing of the defending champion Houston Astros in Major League Baseball's playoffs on Monday.

Tele'a overcomes tragic loss to sparkle for All Blacks

Mark Tele'a is back in the New Zealand fold after being forgiven by head coach Ian Foster for breaking curfew -- but forgiveness is something the wing knows all about, following a family tragedy.

Milan's Maignan stands in way of old club PSG in Champions League

Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League clash with AC Milan this week will see the French club come up against one of the many outstanding talents they have let slip away in recent years.

Dortmund adjusting to life after Bellingham as crunch Newcastle match looms

Borussia Dortmund travel to their crucial Champions League clash at Newcastle on Wednesday still adjusting to life after Jude Bellingham.

Kelly shines as Diamondbacks down Phillies to force decider

Merrill Kelly pitched a gem to shut down the free-scoring Philadelphia Phillies as the Arizona Diamondbacks claimed a National League Championship Series-leveling 5-1 victory on Monday to force a winner-take-all game seven.

Broncos' Jackson banned four games after second ejection

Denver Broncos safety Kareem Jackson was handed a four-game suspension by the NFL on Monday after being ejected for the second time this season.

Son, Maddison star as Spurs go top of Premier League

Tottenham surged to the top of the Premier League as Son Heung-min and James Maddison sealed a 2-0 win against Fulham on Monday.

'Sky's the limit' for Afghanistan's fearless generation

Afghanistan coach Jonathan Trott believes the "sky's the limit" for his young stars who shone and then shattered mighty Pakistan at the Cricket World Cup on Monday.

Hermoso trains with Spain for first time after Rubiales kiss scandal

Women's World Cup winner Jenni Hermoso returned to training with the Spanish national team on Monday for the first time since disgraced former president of the country's football federation Luis Rubiales resigned.

Crisis-hit Ajax split with coach Maurice Steijn

Ailing Dutch giants Ajax parted company with their coach Maurice Steijn on Monday just four months into his tenure.

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