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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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Biles in complete control at gymnastic worlds

Simone Biles enjoyed a virtual sweep in qualifying at the gymnastics world championships on Monday, further burying the nightmare of her Tokyo Olympics.

Durant among NBA stars ready to play for USA at Paris Olympics

Kevin Durant, LeBron James and Stephen Curry were among the NBA superstars who said on Monday they were interested in playing for the United States at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Chelsea stun Fulham with quickfire double

Goal-shy Chelsea finally found their cutting edge on Monday, striking twice in 82 seconds to earn a morale-boosting 2-0 win against Fulham as Mykhailo Mudryk finally got off the mark.

Billionaire Ratcliffe mulls Man Utd minority stake: reports

British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe is considering changing his bid and offering to buy a minority stake in Manchester United, according to reports on Monday.

Chelsea finally on target to down Fulham

Goal-shy Chelsea finally found their cutting edge on Monday, striking twice in 82 seconds to beat Fulham 2-0 and earn just their second Premier League win of the season.

LeBron dedicating 21st NBA season to son

LeBron James said Monday he will dedicate his 21st season in the NBA to his eldest son Bronny, who continues to make a successful recovery from a cardiac arrest.

Giannis wants to 'expedite' Lillard chemistry with Bucks

Giannis Antetokounmpo wants to focus on film study with new superstar teammate Damian Lillard so they will have chemistry before ever taking the court together for the Milwaukee Bucks.

Embiid weighing Olympic options, says decision likely soon

Joel Embiid said Monday he expects to make a decision over his international future "in the next few days" as he eyes playing at next year's Paris Olympics.

England, New Zealand warm-up for World Cup opener with rain-hit wins

England and New Zealand clinched rain-hit victories on Monday in their final World Cup warm-up matches before they clash on Thursday in the tournament opener.

Wembanyama bulks up ahead of NBA debut season

French prodigy Victor Wembanyama said Monday he has bulked up significantly as he prepares for the physically demanding rigors of his debut NBA season with the San Antonio Spurs.

It's good to talk -- Joseph's evolution sparked Japan's transformation

Head coach Jamie Joseph's evolution in delegating and becoming a better communicator is a major reason why the Japanese are a win away from reaching the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals, forwards coach Shin Hasegawa said on Monday.

Liverpool ask for VAR audio after disallowed goal

Liverpool have reportedly asked for audio of communication between match officials during Saturday's 2-1 defeat by Tottenham after they failed to overturn an incorrect decision to disallow a Luis Diaz goal.

Barca teen Yamal extends contract until 2026

Barcelona teenager Lamine Yamal has extended his contract with the Spanish giants until 2026, the club announced on Monday.

Donald 'would consider' staying on as Europe Ryder Cup captain

Luke Donald said he "would consider" keeping the European Ryder Cup captaincy for the next tournament in two years' time after leading his team to victory in Rome on Sunday.

South Korea blunder, North break record, Yavi supreme at Asian Games

A red-faced South Korean rollerskater blundered away a gold medal, a North Korean weightlifter broke a world record again and Winfred Yavi cruised to a second Asian Games title on the athletics track in Hangzhou on Monday.

Am replaces injured Mapimpi in Boks Rugby World Cup squad

Centre Lukhanyo Am has been called up to defending champions South Africa's Rugby World Cup squad as the replacement for injured winger Makazole Mapimpi, tournament organisers announced on Monday.

Alcaraz, Swiatek both through at China Open

Carlos Alcaraz sealed a spot in the men's semi-finals of the China Open with a straight-sets victory over Norway's Casper Ruud in Beijing on Monday.

World champion Yavi takes charge in Hangzhou as Hadadi's long reign ends

Bahrain's untouchable world title holder Winfred Yavi surged to the Asian Games 3,000m steeplechase gold medal on Monday, as Iranian veteran Ehsan Hadadi's 17-year reign as discus champion came to an end.

North Korean breaks world record as weightlifting dominance continues

A third women's weightlifting world record was broken on Monday as North Korea continued to dominate at the Asian Games in Hangzhou on Monday on their return to international competition after four years away.

Antony could make Man Utd return against Galatasaray - Ten Hag

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has said Antony could return in the Champions League tie at home to Galatasaray on Tuesday amid ongoing police inquiries into allegations of abuse against the Brazil international.

It's kabaddi first, army second for Korean beauty queen Woo

Woo Hee-jun has been a beauty pageant queen and a first lieutenant in the South Korean army, but her first love will always be the ancient Indian sport of kabaddi.

VAR officials behind Liverpool error were in UAE 48 hours earlier: report

A review into English-based match officials being paid for one-off appearances in other domestic leagues could take place after a controversial VAR error denied Liverpool a goal in a 2-1 defeat by Tottenham.

Better be a Bok than Irish, says Erasmus of quarter-final scenario

Springbok director of rugby Rassie Erasmus admitted Monday the baffling permutations around which two teams from Pool B will qualify for the World Cup quarter-finals were keeping him awake.

India gun for kabaddi revenge against Iran at Asian Games

India had been the only country ever to win kabaddi gold at the Asian Games until Iran shocked them five years ago.

Unbeaten Wales rest Morgan for final pool game against Georgia

Flanker Jac Morgan is rested as Warren Gatland named his Wales XV to play Georgia in their final World Cup Pool C match in Nantes on Saturday.

Future bright despite probable World Cup exit: Aussie coach

The future is bright for Australian rugby despite the impending disaster of being knocked out in the World Cup pool stages for the first time, lineout coach Dan Palmer said on Monday.

Beckham reveals 1998 World Cup red card still hurts

David Beckham has laid bare the lingering pain he felt he caused to his family following the red card he received at the 1998 World Cup, saying his dismissal left him a "mess".

Tonga eye Romania win as Kefu pleads for more tier-one Tests

Winless Tonga will bow out of the World Cup hopeful of a victory in their final Pool B match against Romania as coach Toutai Kefu pleaded for more competition against tier-one nations.

Medvedev, Swiatek both through at China Open

World number three Daniil Medvedev booked his place in the China Open men's semi-finals with a 6-4, 3-6, 6-1 victory over France's Ugo Humbert in Beijing on Monday.

Pollard stakes claim as Erasmus gamble pays off

Rassie Erasmus' gamble on drafting in experienced World Cup winner Handre Pollard as a replacement for injured hooker Malcolm Marx looks set to reap dividends as the fly-half gave a controlled display in South Africa's victory over Tonga.

South Korean skater 'very sorry' after early celebration costs gold

South Korean rollerskater Jung Cheol-won committed a cardinal sin of sport Monday by celebrating too early, with his "big mistake" costing his country an Asian Games gold medal.

Olympic 'vibes' for high-jump great Barshim in Hangzhou

Three-time high-jump world champion Mutaz Essa Barshim compared the Asian Games to the Olympics Monday after skipping the season-ending Diamond League event at Eugene to be in Hangzhou.

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