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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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England have 'fingers crossed' over Dharamsala injury fears

England captain Jos Buttler has his "fingers crossed" that players avoid serious injury in their World Cup clash against Bangladesh on a Dharamsala surface he described as "poor".

Dupont gets surgeon's green light to resume full training - federation

France captain Antoine Dupont moved a significant step closer to playing in this weekend's Rugby World Cup quarter-final after being cleared on Monday to resume full training by the surgeon who operated on his fractured cheekbone.

Dimitrov through to Shanghai Masters last 16

Fan favourite Grigor Dimitrov claimed a place in the last 16 of the Shanghai Masters Monday, overcoming a torrential downpour and a well-matched opponent in Russian Karen Khachanov to win 7-6 (8/6), 6-4.

Kittle treble as 49ers tame Cowboys; Eagles stay unbeaten

George Kittle scored a hat-trick of touchdowns as the San Francisco 49ers maintained their perfect start to the season with a 42-10 thrashing of the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday.

Turkey set to realise long-term goal with bid to host Euro 2032

After four failed bids in the recent past, Turkey is finally set to be awarded the hosting rights for a major international football tournament this week when UEFA decides where Euro 2032 will be staged.

Arsenal make statement with long-awaited win over Man City

Mikel Arteta believes Arsenal have broken a significant barrier in their bid to win the Premier League after Gabriel Martinelli's late goal sealed a cathartic 1-0 victory against Manchester City.

Farrell's empathetic approach key to Irish success, says Kilcoyne

Ireland's unprecedented Test winning run is as much to do with the "emotional intelligence" of head coach Andy Farrell as it is to do with the coaching on the training ground said veteran prop Dave Kilcoyne.

Three talking points at the Cricket World Cup

There have been too few fans, too many injuries and lots of runs over the first four days of the Cricket World Cup.

Samoa face uncertainty after disappointing World Cup

Samoa's Rugby World Cup campaign ended in Lille on Saturday following a heart-breaking 18-17 defeat to England as they failed to live up to pre-tournament expectations.

Garver grand slam as Rangers leave Orioles on the brink

Mitch Garver blasted a third-inning grand slam as the Texas Rangers moved to within one win of ending the Baltimore Orioles' postseason campaign on Sunday.

List monster putt clinches playoff win at Sanderson Farms

Luke List rolled in a monster 43-foot birdie putt to claim victory in a five-way playoff at the PGA Tour's Sanderson Farms Championship on Sunday.

Mahomes and Kelce give Chiefs victory, Lions and Dolphins on fire

Patrick Mahomes and the Super Bowl-winning Kansas City Chiefs fought out a 27-20 victory at the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday while the powerful offenses of the Detroit Lions and the Miami Dolphins fired their teams to 4-1 records.

Australian media rues 'cruellest' World Cup exit for the Wallabies

Australian media rued their side's "cruellest" exit from the Rugby World Cup on Sunday after Fiji squeezed past the Wallabies to reach the quarter-finals, despite a shock defeat to Portugal.

Kim strolls to victory at The Ascendant LPGA

South Korea's Kim Hyo-joo strolled to a wire-to-wire victory at The Ascendant LPGA in Texas on Sunday, shooting a two-under-par 69 to win by four strokes.

Fiji, Argentina book final places in World Cup last eight

Fiji claimed the last place in the World Cup quarter-finals in the most dramatic of fashions on Sunday, suffering a shock 24-23 defeat at the hands of Portugal but picking up a bonus point which was enough to knock Australia out of the tournament.

Disappointing Fiji switch focus to England after historic Portugal victory

Portugal secured a historic first World Cup victory with a last-gasp 24-23 win over Fiji on Sunday, but the Pacific Islanders nonetheless advanced to a quarter-final showdown with England next week.

Fiji to play England in World Cup quarter-final, Australia out

Fiji went down to a shock 24-23 defeat by Portugal in Toulouse on Sunday but still qualified for a World Cup quarter-final with England and ensured the elimination of Australia.

PSG win, Ligue 1 game abandoned after firecracker thrown at goalkeeper

Paris Saint-Germain bounced back from their heavy Champions League loss at Newcastle United to beat Rennes 3-1 in Ligue 1 on Sunday, while the earlier game between Montpellier and Clermont was abandoned after a firecracker was thrown at visiting goalkeeper Mory Diaw.

Barca make Granada comeback but lose ground in La Liga

Barcelona came back from two goals down to share a thrilling 2-2 draw with Granada but lost ground in the La Liga title race on Sunday.

Bonaventura celebrates Italy return in Fiorentina's win at stuttering Napoli

Giacomo Bonaventura celebrated his first Italy call-up in three years by helping Fiorentina to a stunning 3-1 win at Napoli on Sunday as they moved into Serie A's Champions League places.

Dolphins and Lions continue impressive start in NFL

The powerful offenses of the Detroit Lions and the Miami Dolphins fired their teams to 4-1 records in the NFL with victories on Sunday.

F1 drivers say Qatar GP was hardest ever, call for change to schedule

Formula One drivers on Sunday declared the Qatar Grand Prix as the toughest physical test of their career, some calling for a review of its October date in the calendar, after a gruelling race that saw several vomiting in their helmets and some taken to the medical centre afterwards.

Hamilton takes blame for crash with team-mate Russell

Lewis Hamilton accepted responsibility on Sunday for his opening corner collision with Mercedes team-mate George Russell that saw him crash out of the Qatar Grand Prix.

Tiger hitting golf shots again after ankle surgery

Tiger Woods is hitting golf shots again after undergoing ankle surgery and that has fans hopeful the 15-time major winner might return to competition soon.

Drop Kohli, lose game: Australia shrug off catch blunder in World Cup

Australia fast bowler Josh Hazlewood on Sunday absolved Mitchell Marsh of blame for committing one of cricket's biggest sins -- dropping a catch which would have seen the back of India superstar Virat Kohli.

Verstappen claims 14th win of memorable title-winning campaign

Newly-crowned three-time world champion Max Verstappen cruised to his 14th win of an outstanding season for Red Bull on Sunday when he won an exhausting, frantic and often confusing Qatar Grand Prix.

Kiptum's coach fears intense training will shorten record career

Kelvin Kiptum will not be slowed or curtailed in intense training, his coach Gervais Hakizimana says, even though it might shorten the career of the new men's marathon world record-holder.

Tonga need more 'intense games' says frustrated Kefu

Tonga's outgoing head coach Toutai Kefu said on Sunday the global rugby system is stopping his side from competing at the highest level.

Arteta hails Arsenal's 'special' win over Man City

Mikel Arteta hailed Arsenal's "special" 1-0 win against Manchester City as the Gunners finally ended their eight-year wait to beat Pep Guardiola's side in the Premier League.

Biles dazzles with beam and floor golds to reach 23 world titles

Gymnastics superstar Simone Biles capped her impressive comeback after a two-year break with gold medals on the floor and balance beam on Sunday taking her to 23 world titles, less than 10 months before the Paris Olympics.

Lukaku brace helps Roma steady the ship in Cagliari stroll

Romelu Lukaku continued his fast start to life in a Roma shirt with a brace in Sunday's 4-1 win at Serie A's bottom side Cagliari which took his all-competitions goal tally to seven.

Arsenal will 'kick on' after ending Man City barren run - Martinelli

Gabriel Martinelli believes Arsenal's first Premier League victory over Manchester City since 2015 on Sunday will fill the Gunners with confidence ahead of a title charge.

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