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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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Vlahovic double fires Juve top ahead of Milan derby

Dusan Vlahovic shot Juventus temporarily top of Serie A on Saturday as the Serbia striker scored twice in a convincing 3-1 win over Lazio.

Slipper a mentor to Australia's young props

James Slipper will etch his name in the annals of Australian rugby against Fiji this weekend when he becomes only the third Wallaby to appear at four World Cups.

Liverpool beat Wolves 3-1 to top Premier League table

Liverpool produced a dominant second-half display against Wolves on Saturday, coming from behind to win 3-1 and top the Premier League table after the early kick-off.

Australia deny 'mind games' over injured captain Skelton

Australia's lineout coach Dan Palmer on Saturday denied the Wallabies are playing mind games over the possible inclusion of captain Will Skelton against Fiji at the World Cup.

Fiji banking on Tuisova 'power' to beat Australia

Fiji are banking on the bullocking power-running of centre Josua Tuisova to keep their Rugby World Cup hopes alive against Australia, assistant coach Graham Dewes said on Saturday.

Fly-half Pollard an 'option' for Springboks Rugby World Cup call-up

South Africa assistant coach Mzwandile Stick said on Saturday fly-half Handre Pollard is among the candidates to replace injured hooker Malcolm Marx in the champions' Rugby World Cup squad.

Italian World Cup winner Grosso appointed Lyon coach

Former World Cup winner Fabio Grosso has been appointed coach of Ligue 1's bottom side Lyon, replacing sacked Laurent Blanc, the French club announced Saturday.

Sainz fastest ahead of Singapore GP qualifying, Verstappen fourth

The Ferrari of Carlos Sainz was quickest in Saturday's final practice session for the Singapore Grand Prix as Max Verstappen and Red Bull again struggled for pace.

Namibia centre Malan undergoes ankle operation

Namibia centre Le Roux Malan has undergone "successful" surgery after suffering a fracture and dislocation to his right ankle, according to coach Allister Coetzee.

'Quiet assassin' Roigard gives Foster welcome headache

Aaron Smith might be firmly ensconced as New Zealand's number one scrum-half, but "quiet assassin" Cam Roigard laid down a marker in the win over Namibia that could easily see him promoted to the veteran's deputy.

India, Sri Lanka eye Asia crown for World Cup momentum

Rohit Sharma's India face underdogs Sri Lanka in Sunday's Asia Cup final, a crucial momentum-builder heading into next month's ODI World Cup.

Theegala, Kim lead PGA Fortinet at halfway stage

Sahith Theegala fired an eight-under-par 64 to grab a share of the lead at the halfway stage of the PGA Tour's Fortinet Championship in Napa, northern California on Friday.

Legend Slipper a mentor to Australia's young props

James Slipper will etch his name in the annals of Australian rugby against Fiji this weekend when he becomes only the third Wallaby to appear at four World Cup tournaments.

Fiji's flair players face 'do-or-die' Australia World Cup clash

Fiji face a must-win clash with Australia in World Cup Pool C on Sunday in Saint Etienne, according to captain Waisea Nayacalevu.

England at strength for 'brilliant' Japan

England will bid to build on their impressive opening World Cup win over Argentina when they take on Japan in Nice on Sunday.

Injury-hit Springboks 'fully focused' on Romania

Holders South Africa are 'fully focussed' on Sunday's meeting with Romania in the Rugby World Cup in spite of injuries to two of their leading players.

Djokovic powers Serbia into Davis Cup quarters, Britain win again

Novak Djokovic returned to the court just five days after his historic US Open title triumph to lead Serbia into the Davis Cup quarter-finals on Friday, while Andy Murray helped Britain edge past Switzerland.

All Blacks coach Foster hails Roigard, rues De Groot red card

Early forward dominance allowed All Black half-backs Cam Roigard and Damian McKenzie to run the show in a 71-3 hammering of Namibia in the World Cup in Toulouse on Friday, according to New Zealand coach Ian Foster.

Guardiola backs Foden's Man City role after Southgate claim

Pep Guardiola insists Phil Foden can play in a number of attacking positions for Manchester City after England boss Gareth Southgate claimed the forward was not able to take a central role for his country.

Ten Hag unsure if exiled Sancho will play for Man Utd again

Erik ten Hag said on Friday he does not know whether exiled forward Jadon Sancho will ever play for Manchester United again.

Bayern's Kane on target but vows to improve after Leverkusen draw

Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane said he "still had room to improve" after netting a fourth goal in four matches in his side's 2-2 home draw with Bayer Leverkusen on Friday.

England's Malan proud to silence critics with thrilling century

England's Dawid Malan said he was delighted to silence his critics after blasting a match-winning century in his side's 100-run win against New Zealand on Friday.

Bayern Munich held by Leverkusen despite early Kane goal

Harry Kane's fourth goal in four Bundesliga games was not enough as Bayern Munich were held to a 2-2 home draw by Bayer Leverkusen on Friday, with Exequiel Palacios netting a dramatic injury-time penalty.

Live-wire Roigard guides New Zealand to 71-3 thrashing of Namibia

Live-wire scrum-half Cam Roigard had a field day to help New Zealand to an 11-try 71-3 thrashing of Namibia in the two teams’ second Pool A match in Toulouse on Friday.

Mbappe scores twice but PSG slump to first defeat of season

Paris Saint-Germain slipped to their first loss of the Ligue 1 season despite a Kylian Mbappe double as an impressive Nice secured a 3-2 victory at the Parc des Princes on Friday, with Terem Moffi scoring twice.

Lyles, Duplantis aim to end 2023 on high note in Diamond League final

Noah Lyles and Armand Duplantis are among the world champions aiming to end 2023 on a high note as the World Athletics Diamond League concludes in Eugene, Oregon, this weekend.

Bayern held by Leverkusen despite early Kane goal

$New Zealand's Southee fractures bone to put World Cup in doubt$

New Zealand's Southee fractures bone to put World Cup in doubt

New Zealand paceman Tim Southee faces a race against time to be fit for the World Cup after dislocating and fracturing a bone in his right thumb on Friday.

Messi's Miami training ground to be shared with rugby team

Lionel Messi's Inter Miami training ground is to be shared with a new rugby union team, the clubs announced on Friday.

Djokovic 'on cloud nine' after winning Davis Cup return

Novak Djokovic wrapped up a Davis Cup quarter-final place for Serbia on Friday, beating Spain's Alejandro Davidovich Fokina just five days after winning the US Open title.

McIlroy's closing birdie keeps Wentworth cut bid alive amid fan clashes

Rory McIlroy boosted his Ryder Cup preparations with a last-hole birdie that could help him avoid the cut in the BMW PGA Championship as two of his rivals clashed with fans at Wentworth on Friday.

Klaasen slams 174 as South Africa level series against Australia

Heinrich Klaasen slammed 174 off 83 balls to lead South Africa to a 164-run win in the fourth one-day international against Australia at SuperSport Park on Friday.

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