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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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NBA fines Houston's Brooks $25,000 for reckless contact

Houston Rockets swingman Dillon Brooks was fined $25,000 by the NBA on Thursday for striking Indiana Pacers center Daniel Theis in the groin in a home pre-season victory on Tuesday.

Spain, Norway hold up Scotland's Euro qualification

Scotland missed their first chance to seal a Euro 2024 berth as they lost to two late goals in Spain on Thursday as the third contender in Group A, Norway, won 4-0 in Cyprus.

Unbeaten Eagles and 49ers hit the road for NFL tests

Philadelphia and San Francisco, the NFL's last undefeated teams, take their 5-0 records into away games on Sunday while division leaders Detroit and Tampa Bay face an early season showdown.

Spain avenge Scotland defeat in controversial Euro 2024 qualifier

Alvaro Morata's diving header and a scrappy Oihan Sancet goal earned Spain an important 2-0 win over Scotland in Euro 2024 qualifying on Thursday.

Hosts Ivory Coast to face Nigeria in AFCON group

Hosts Ivory Coast were joined in Group A by Nigeria in the draw for the Africa Cup of Nations in Abidjan on Thursday.

Spain avenge Scotland defeat in Euro 2024 qualifying

Alvaro Morata's diving header and a Ryan Porteous own goal earned Spain an important 2-0 win over Scotland in Euro 2024 qualifying on Thursday.

Southgate urges England understudies to seize chance against Australia

Gareth Southgate has urged England's understudies to seize their chance to impress in Friday's friendly against Australia at Wembley.

Italy send Tonali, Zaniolo home amid gambling probe

Sandro Tonali and Nicolo Zaniolo have been sent home from Italy's training camp after criminal prosecutors launched an investigation into alleged gambling offences, the country's football federation said Thursday.

Stoinis dismissal 'confusing', says Labuschagne after record Australia loss

Marnus Labuschagne said the TV umpire's decision to give Marcus Stoinis out caught behind during Australia's record-breaking World Cup defeat by South Africa on Thursday was "confusing".

Rooney targets Premier League return with Birmingham

Wayne Rooney said he was targeting promotion to the Premier League "in the near future" after being unveiled as Birmingham's new manager on Thursday.

'We're all hurting', says Cummins after record World Cup loss

Australia captain Pat Cummins admitted the five-time champions were "hurting" after suffering a 134-run loss to South Africa on Thursday, their heaviest World Cup defeat.

De Kock stars as South Africa crush go-slow Australia in World Cup

Quinton de Kock hit his second successive century at the World Cup on Thursday as South Africa sent five-time champions Australia crashing to a 134-run defeat.

French eyes on Dupont as Galthie faces back-row selection puzzle

When France head coach Fabien Galthie names his team on Friday to face South Africa in this weekend's much-anticipated Rugby World Cup quarter-final, every onlooker’s attention will be on who he picks at scrum-half.

Gatland bats off criticism over lop-sided World Cup quarters line-up

Wales coach Warren Gatland has railed against critics of the World Cup draw which has set up a lop-sided quarter-final line-up with the world's four top-ranked teams on one side.

Grand National field cut as part of safety moves

Next year's Grand National will have a maximum of 34 runners after the field size was reduced as part of new safety measures.

Cheika names Isa as No 8 in injury-enforced change for Wales quarter

Argentina coach Michael Cheika has made two changes to his starting XV to play against Wales in the World Cup quarter-final in Marseille on Saturday, bringing in Facundo Isa at No 8 to compensate for the loss through injury of Pablo Matera.

World Cup fever as fans tie up hospital beds for India-Pakistan clash

Cricket crazy fans desperate to witness Saturday's World Cup blockbuster between India and Pakistan will sleep in hospitals, a source told AFP, rather than hotels where some prices have been hiked by up to 10 times their standard rates.

Korda holds off Shelton to battle into Shanghai semi-finals

Sebastian Korda reached his first Masters semi-final as he battled back to tame fast-rising fellow American Ben Shelton 6-7 (10/12), 6-2, 7-6 (8/6) in Shanghai on Thursday.

Springboks out to stop 'big impact' of Dupont

South Africa assistant coach Felix Jones said on Thursday it was up to the Springboks to limit the impact of France captain Antoine Dupont on the Rugby World Cup quarter-final.

Frankie Dettori scraps retirement plans to ride in USA

Jockey Frankie Dettori has ditched plans to retire from horse racing, announcing on Thursday that he will continue his career in the United States

De Kock shines as South Africa make 311-7 against Australia

Quinton de Kock hit his second successive century at the World Cup on Thursday as South Africa made 311-7 in their group game against five-time champions Australia.

Ex-PSG boss Galtier takes job in Qatar

Former Paris Saint-Germain coach Christopher Galtier has returned to management three months after leaving the French champions, taking over at Qatari side Al Duhail.

Ex-F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone escapes jail in UK court fraud case

Former Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone on Thursday received a non-custodial sentence after pleading guilty in a UK court to charges of failing to declare a multi-million-pound trust in Singapore to the British tax authorities.

New Zealand seek to emulate All Blacks at Cricket World Cup

Kane Williamson said the legacy of the All Blacks inspires New Zealand's cricketers as he prepares to return from a long injury layoff to captain the team at the World Cup.

Irish have shed the 'fall off a cliff' mentality, says Farrell

Ireland have grown to be at ease with being ranked number one in the world, head coach Andy Farrell said, making it one less challenge to contemplate heading into the Rugby World Cup quarter-final with New Zealand on Saturday.

Williamson returns to captain New Zealand at Cricket World Cup

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson said Thursday he was "excited" at the prospect of facing Bangladesh in a World Cup clash in Chennai on Friday after a long injury layoff.

Postecoglou 'gave up' on fight to change Australian football

Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou says he "gave up" the fight to transform Australian football, speaking of his intense frustrations as he battled to raise the profile of the sport in his home country.

Biggar to start for Wales in World Cup quarter-final against Argentina

Warren Gatland has named influential playmaker Dan Biggar as starting fly-half for Wales in their World Cup quarter-final against Argentina in Marseille on Saturday.

Astros, Arizona advance in MLB playoffs while Phillies rout Atlanta

Defending champions Houston and the Arizona Diamondbacks advanced in the Major League Baseball playoffs on Wednesday while Philadelphia smashed a record-tying six home runs to defeat Atlanta.

South Africa toying with 'smart' but controversial 7-1 bench

As South Africa weigh up their options before naming their team for Sunday's World Cup quarter-final against hosts France, one of the biggest questions being whispered in the galleries is: will they play the 7-1 bench?

Astros advance in MLB playoffs while Phillies rout Atlanta

Defending champion Houston advanced in the Major League Baseball playoffs by edging Minnesota 3-2 on Wednesday while Philadelphia smashed a record-tying six home runs to defeat Atlanta.

Miandad's six to Jadeja blitz: Six great India-Pakistan ODIs

Cricketing powerhouses India and Pakistan renew their rivalry in the most hotly-anticipated match of the World Cup in Ahmedabad on Saturday.

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