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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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New Zealand score 288-6 against sloppy Afghanistan in World Cup

Glenn Phillips, Tom Latham and Will Young scored half centuries as New Zealand were let off by some sloppy Afghanistan fielding to score 288-6 in their World Cup match in Chennai on Wednesday.

Five great Australia-Pakistan cricket moments

Five-time champions Australia renew their cricketing rivalry with Pakistan at the Cricket World Cup in Bengaluru on Friday.

Ruud loses to qualifier Giron at Japan Open

Norway's Casper Ruud said his trip to Asia was "not what I was really hoping for" after exiting the Japan Open with a second-round defeat to qualifier Marcos Giron on Wednesday.

All Blacks' attack coach Schmidt -- No 'Ordinary Joe'

Joe Schmidt titled his autobiography "Ordinary Joe" but whether the New Zealand attack coach likes it or not, both on and off the pitch he has extraordinary qualities.

Maguire hits out at England fans who booed Henderson

Harry Maguire has criticised supporters who jeered Jordan Henderson during international matches at Wembley, saying "proper England fans don't boo players".

Pakistan 'under extra pressure' in India with no fans

Pakistan paid a heavy price for being "under extra pressure" in their World Cup defeat by arch-rivals India, said batsman Saud Shakeel, who Wednesday lamented the absence of the team's passionate supporters from the tournament.

India glad to have 'top-gun' Bumrah firing again

The return of India "top-gun" Jasprit Bumrah for the World Cup could not come soon enough for bowling coach Paras Mhambrey as he hailed the paceman's strong start to the hosts' campaign.

Pakistan complains to ICC over 'inappropriate' conduct of Indian crowd

The Pakistan Cricket Board has lodged a complaint with the sports' world governing body over "inappropriate conduct" towards its players during the World Cup match against arch-rivals India.

Martin aims for error-free Australia with MotoGP title on knife edge

Spain's Jorge Martin is determined to cut out any errors as a tense title race shifts to Phillip Island this week after a blunder in Indonesia cost him his lead in the MotoGP standings.

Schauffele looks to forget Ryder Cup woes at Zozo Championship

Xander Schauffele said Wednesday that he was "still chasing a win this season" as he attempts to brush off his Ryder Cup disappointment at this week's Zozo Championship in Japan.

Much-changed African Football League set for modest launch

The African Football League (AFL) kicks off in Tanzania on Friday, bearing little resemblance to the original concept.

Messi double helps Argentina stay perfect, Neymar injured as Brazil slump

Lionel Messi scored two goals as Argentina extended their perfect start to South American qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday with a 2-0 victory over Peru.

Phillies pound Diamondbacks to take series lead

Kyle Schwarber blasted two home runs as the Philadelphia Phillies offense erupted in a 10-0 drubbing of the Arizona Diamondbacks in Major League Baseball's playoffs on Tuesday.

Reyna at the double as USA thrash Ghana

Gio Reyna celebrated his return to the USA starting line-up with two goals as the Americans thrashed Ghana 4-0 in a one-sided friendly on Tuesday.

Germany held by Mexico in Philadelphia friendly

Germany came from behind to snatch a 2-2 draw with Mexico in an entertaining international friendly in Philadelphia on Tuesday.

Nunez strikes as Uruguay upset Brazil in 2026 qualifiers

Darwin Nunez scored one goal and set up another as Uruguay defeated Brazil for the first time in 22 years in their 2026 World Cup South American qualifying clash on Tuesday.

England wise to South Africa's 'curveballs' before World Cup semi

England defence coach Kevin Sinfield said on Tuesday they are aware of South Africa's potential tactical surprises before this weekend's Rugby World Cup semi-final in Paris.

England can cope with pressure to win Euro 2024: Southgate

Gareth Southgate insists England can cope with the pressure of their status as one of the favourites to win Euro 2024.

Italy can learn from England defeat, says Spalletti

Luciano Spalletti said Italy must learn from their 3-1 defeat against England at Wembley as he battles to secure qualification for the Euro 2024 finals in Germany.

England secure Euro 2024 berth, Denmark survive San Marino scare

England sealed their place at Euro 2024 on Tuesday as Harry Kane scored twice in a 3-1 win over Italy at Wembley, while Denmark scraped to victory over San Marino to keep their qualification bid on track.

Pavard double leads France to win over Scotland

Defender Benjamin Pavard scored twice and Kylian Mbappe struck from the spot as France came from behind to beat Scotland 4-1 in a friendly in Lille on Tuesday.

England seal Euro 2024 berth as Kane double sinks Italy

England booked their place at Euro 2024 as Harry Kane's double inspired an impressive fightback to beat holders Italy 3-1 at Wembley on Tuesday.

Dutch skipper hails 'big win' as South Africa feel 'hurt'

Netherlands captain Scott Edwards hailed Tuesday's stunning World Cup triumph over South Africa as a "big win" as Proteas skipper Temba Bavuma admitted the 38-run loss would "hurt".

Sweden's fears realised in Brussels 'terror attack'

Just two months after raising its threat level, Sweden was reeling in shock on Tuesday over the killing of two of its football fans in a "terror attack" targeting Swedes in Brussels.

Six great upsets at the Cricket World Cup

The Netherlands defeated South Africa by 38 runs at the Cricket World Cup on Tuesday, beating a Test-playing nation at the tournament for the first time.

Netherlands humiliate South Africa at Cricket World Cup

Netherlands defeated mighty South Africa by 38 runs at the Cricket World Cup on Tuesday as the European outsiders humiliated the Proteas for the second time in a year.

England are 'massive speedbump' for Springboks, says Erasmus

South Africa's eyes are firmly set on the World Cup semi-final against England, Bok director of rugby Rassie Erasmus insisted Tuesday, saying that to think ahead to a potential final against New Zealand was disrespectful.

Sinfield's England 'in awe' of South Africa's quarter-final win

England defence coach Kevin Sinfield said on Tuesday his side were "in awe" of South Africa's Rugby World Cup quarter-final performance before the teams meet in the last four this weekend.

Juve star Fagioli hit with seven-month gambling ban

Nicolo Fagioli's season is all but over after the Italian Football Federation banned on Tuesday the Juventus and Italy midfielder for seven months for gambling offences.

Kirby makes England return, Mead not risked

Fran Kirby returned to the England women's squad for the first time since suffering a knee injury in February on Tuesday, but Beth Mead has not been risked by coach Sarina Wiegman.

Afghanistan 'matchwinner' Gurbaz backed to stun New Zealand at World Cup

Afghanistan skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi on Tuesday hailed flamboyant shot-maker Rahmanullah Gurbaz as a World Cup "matchwinner" as they plot the downfall of New Zealand.

McIlroy, Mahomes among sports stars to invest in F1's Alpine

Rory McIlroy, Patrick Mahomes and Trent Alexander-Arnold are among sporting stars to join a 200 million euro ($211 million) investment into Formula One team Alpine Racing.

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