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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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Alimkhanuly stops Gualtieri to unify IBF, WBO middleweight titles

Kazakh southpaw Janibek Alimkhanuly stopped Germany's Vincenzo Gualtieri in the sixth round on Saturday to unify two middleweight world boxing titles in a showdown of unbeaten champions.

Painful four years drives World Cup All Blacks: NZ media

New Zealand's dramatic Rugby World Cup quarter-final win over Ireland was founded on four years of "adversity and hurt", former All Blacks said Sunday.

Reigning champ Kim shares PGA Vegas lead with Hadwin, Griffin

Defending champion Tom Kim closed with a 25-foot birdie putt to fire a nine-under par 62 and share the lead after Saturday's third round of the PGA's Shriners Children's Open.

Sexton's 'gutting' defeat as World Cup exit ends storied career

Johnny Sexton's son Luca accompanied his father round a rugby pitch for the final time after his stellar career ended in bitter disappointment with a 28-24 defeat to New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup quarter-final, and told him "you're still the best dad."

All Blacks coach Foster savours one of 'sweetest victories'

New Zealand head coach Ian Foster said the 28-24 victory in Saturday's World Cup quarter-final against an Ireland team who had been heavily tipped for victory, was one of his "sweetest victories".

Nagelsmann enjoys 3-1 win over USA in Germany debut

Julian Nagelsmann got off to a winning start as Germany's coach on Saturday with his team securing a comfortable 3-1 win over the United States in a friendly.

New Zealand end Sexton's career with more World Cup woe for Ireland

Three-time champions New Zealand inflicted more World Cup heartbreak on Ireland on Saturday, beating them 28-24 to bring a bitterly disappointing end to Irish captain Johnny Sexton's stellar career.

Italy cruise as Denmark edge towards Euro 2024 spot

Reigning champions Italy eased to a 4-0 victory over Malta in Euro 2024 qualifying on Saturday, while Denmark strengthened their position and dented the hopes of outsiders Kazakhstan.

Scandal-hit Italy maintain Euro push with Malta thumping

Beleaguered Italy bounced back from a scandal-hit week on Saturday by cruising to a 4-0 win over Malta which maintained second place in Euro 2024 qualifying Group C.

Scandal-hit Italy maintain Euro push with Malta win

Beleaguered Italy bounced back from a scandal-hit week on Saturday by strolling to a 3-0 win over Malta which maintained second place in Euro 2024 qualifying Group C.

Qatar's Sheikh Jassim withdraws bid to buy Man Utd

Qatari banker Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani has withdrawn a bid to buy Manchester United, a source close to the deal told AFP on Saturday.

Cheika plays down half-time team talk after Pumas roar back to beat Wales

Argentina head coach Michael Cheika played down his half-time team talk after his Pumas team twice came roaring back to stun Wales in the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals on Saturday.

Wales rue ill-discipline in 'devastating' defeat by Argentina

Wales coach Warren Gatland was left ruing his side's ill-discipline after falling to a 29-17 World Cup quarter-final loss to Argentina in Marseille on Saturday.

Bangladesh captain Shakib fighting thigh injury at World Cup

Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan suffered a thigh injury and is under observation ahead of their World Cup match against India next week, the country's cricket board said Saturday.

We must keep Haaland out of box: Spain keeper Simon

Goalkeeper Unai Simon said Spain must keep deadly Norway striker Erling Haaland far away from their goal on Sunday in an important Euro 2024 qualifier.

'Never thought I'd play at World Cup,' says rickshaw driver's son Siraj

Paceman Mohammed Siraj feared his humble roots as the son of an auto-rickshaw driver would shatter his dreams of playing at the World Cup.

Boffelli boots Argentina past Wales into World Cup semis

Emiliano Boffelli kicked 19 points to help Argentina to a dramatic 29-17 victory over Wales in Marseille on Saturday to set up a World Cup semi-final against the winners of England versus Fiji.

More like an India event than World Cup, says Pakistan's Arthur

Pakistan team director Mickey Arthur took a dig at cricket's governing body on Saturday, claiming the absence of support for his team in Ahmedabad's 132,000-capacity stadium made the occasion look like "a BCCI event" rather than an international marquee match-up.

IOC to explore Olympic eSports Games

The International Olympic Committee is looking at creating an Olympic eSports Games, IOC president Thomas Bach announced on Saturday.

Italy's Bussi reclaims women's cycling hour record

Italy's Vittoria Bussi has reclaimed the women's one-hour record with 50.267km covered at 1,878 metres altitude at the Aguascalientes velodrome in Mexico.

India hand Pakistan seven-wicket World Cup rout

Skipper Rohit Sharma's 86 and an inspired bowling display helped India hammer Pakistan by seven wickets in their high-profile World Cup clash at the 132,000-capacity Ahmedabad stadium on Saturday.

Rohit hails India 'grit' in Pakistan rout

India skipper Rohit Sharma heaped praise on his bowlers' "grit" for inspiring Saturday's seven-wicket World Cup rout of old rivals Pakistan.

'Ugly' Rublev downs Dimitrov to set up Shanghai final with Hurkacz

Feisty Andrey Rublev said he is trying to curb his "ugly" behaviour after beating Grigor Dimitrov at the Shanghai Masters on Saturday to set up a final with big-serving Hubert Hurkacz.

Rohit hits 86 as India hand Pakistan seven-wicket World Cup rout

Skipper Rohit Sharma's 86 and an inspired bowling display helped India hammer Pakistan by seven wickets in their high-profile World Cup clash at the 132,000-capacity Ahmedabad stadium on Saturday.

Beleaguered Italy lose injured Zaccagni for England game

Mattia Zaccagni became the latest player to leave beleaguered Italy's Euro 2024 qualifying camp with an ankle injury ruling the Lazio midfielder out of next week's game against England.

Rublev downs Dimitrov to set up Shanghai final with Hurkacz

Andrey Rublev beat Grigor Dimitrov 7-6 (9/7), 6-3 in a gripping Shanghai Masters semi-final on Saturday and will play big-serving Pole Hubert Hurkacz for the title.

Fiji vow to play with 'no fear' in World Cup quarters

Underdogs Fiji will be fearless when they tackle England in the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals, assistant coach Daryl Gibson vowed on Saturday.

Afghanistan only get it '70-80%' right, says Trott

Afghanistan coach Jonathan Trott admitted Saturday that his team "get it 70-80% right" but need to find an extra gear quickly if they are to end a demoralising run of 14 successive World Cup defeats.

South Africa deny France 'chess game' claims for World Cup quarter-final

South Africa assistant coach Mzwandile Stick said on Saturday there will be no late changes to their team for this weekend's Rugby World Cup quarter-final despite claims from France's Raphael Ibanez.

Dupont World Cup return brings 'added value' to France for ex-captain Dusautoir

Former France captain Thierry Dusautoir said Antoine Dupont's return from injury brings something different to the team for Sunday's crunch Rugby World Cup quarter-final with holders South Africa.

India bowl out Pakistan for just 191 in key World Cup clash

India bowled out Pakistan for just 191 in their high-profile World Cup clash on Saturday after their bitter rivals lost their last eight wickets for just 36 runs.

Big-serving Hurkacz powers into Shanghai Masters final

Big-serving Hubert Hurkacz blasted his way into the final of the Shanghai Masters on Saturday with a ruthless 6-3, 6-4 win over Sebastian Korda of the United States.

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