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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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Klinsmann hits back at 'absolutely stupid' flak for shirt request

Under-pressure South Korea coach Jurgen Klinsmann has hit back at criticism levelled at him and his goalkeeper son for wanting the shirt of an opposition player, calling the flak "absolutely stupid".

Australia's red-hot Herbert fires 63 to grab early PGA Fortinet lead

Australian Lucas Herbert reeled off six straight birdies before a closing par to grab a two-stroke lead after Thursday's first round of the US PGA Tour's Fortinet Championship.

Former Australia cricketer MacGill charged with drug supply

Former Australian Test cricket star Stuart MacGill has been arrested and charged for his alleged role in a commercial-scale cocaine deal, police said Friday.

Record in Sexton's sights, Tonga await ex-All Black impact

Ireland will hope to beat Tonga and come through injury-free on Saturday in their Pool B match giving themselves the perfect boost ahead of their Rugby World Cup meeting with defending champions South Africa.

After week of chaos, Revolution look to seal MLS playoff berth

After a tumultuous week which saw their head coach Bruce Arena resign and then his replacement swiftly removed after reports of player unrest, the New England Revolution will try to focus on business at Colorado on Saturday.

Aussie Herbert fires 63 to grab early PGA Fortinet lead

Australian Lucas Herbert reeled off six straight birdies before a closing par to grab a two-stroke lead early in Thursday's first round of the US PGA Tour's Fortinet Championship.

Galthie's 'nervous' France survive 'uncomfortable' Uruguay challenge

France head coach Fabien Galthie said Uruguay had made the Rugby World Cup hosts "uncomfortable" in Thursday's 27-12 win in Lille.

Woki bemoans France discipline in slender Uruguay win

France lock Cameron Woki said on Thursday his side's poor discipline was "unacceptable" during the unconvincing 27-12 win over Uruguay in the Rugby World Cup.

Kenin, Collins advance to WTA San Diego semis as Garcia falls

Former Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin and fellow American Danielle Collins advanced to the semi-finals of the WTA San Diego Open with straight-set triumphs on Thursday.

Australia bounce back against France in Davis Cup

Australia got their Davis Cup finals campaign up and running at the second attempt as the Netherlands beat the tournament's record all-time winners the United States on Thursday.

Bielle-Biarrey helps France avoid Uruguay scare

Hosts France needed Louis Bielle-Biarrey's late try to make sure of Thursday's 27-12 victory over Uruguay in Pool A of the Rugby World Cup.

Johnson says leaving PGA for LIV cost him Ryder Cup spot

Two-time major winner Dustin Johnson says jumping from the PGA Tour to Saudi-backed LIV Golf cost him a spot on this year's US Ryder Cup team.

Sri Lanka stun Pakistan to earn Asia Cup final match against India

Kusal Mendis' 91 and an unbeaten 49 by Charith Asalanka helped Sri Lanka edge out Pakistan by two wickets in a last-ball thriller of the Asia Cup to set up a final clash with India.

NBA watching Lillard, Harden trade demands as season nears

With NBA season openers barely a month away, the league is watching trade demand situations by Portland's Damian Lilliard and Philadelphia's James Harden and waiting for solutions to develop.

Rising star Aberg lives up to the hype at Wentworth

Ludvig Aberg lived up to his billing as golf's next superstar as the Swedish sensation made an impressive start at the BMW PGA Championship on Thursday.

Rodgers-less Jets face tough Dallas as NFL Chiefs seek rebound

New York Jets fill-in quarterback Zach Wilson will face the NFL's most formidable defensive unit on Sunday while defending champion Kansas City tries to rebound from an opening defeat.

Red Sox fire top baseball executive Bloom

The Boston Red Sox fired chief baseball officer Chaim Bloom on Thursday as the struggling Major League Baseball club look to avoid a third last-place divisional finish in four seasons.

Woakes hails 'superhuman' Stokes after England star's record run spree

Chris Woakes hailed Ben Stokes as "superhuman" after the England batsman's record-breaking 182 against New Zealand sent out a warning to their title rivals ahead of the World Cup.

Man City's Walker signs two-year contract extension

Manchester City defender Kyle Walker signed a two-year contract extension with the treble winners on Thursday.

Lagisquet plumps for experience for Portugal's opener with Wales

Portugal coach Patrice Lagisquet named 19 survivors from the side that sealed their place at the World Cup last November in the match-day 23 to play Wales in Nice on Saturday.

NFL extends Tottenham deal for London games through 2029

The NFL will play at least two games a year at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London through 2029, the league announced Thursday, expanding a deal for contests at the Premier League venue.

Kuss closes in on Vuelta a Espana glory

Sepp Kuss took a big step towards winning the Vuelta a Espana as the American kept the red jersey after stage 18, won by Remco Evenepoel in another solo triumph on Thursday.

Rizwan propels Pakistan to 252-7 against Sri Lanka

Mohammad Rizwan hit an unbeaten 86 to steer Pakistan to 252-7 against Sri Lanka after rain reduced their crucial Asia Cup contest to 42-overs-a-side on Thursday in Colombo.

Bayern host Alonso's Leverkusen in early battle of title contenders

When Bayern Munich host Bayer Leverkusen on Friday, the German champions will take on a side transformed into genuine Bundesliga title hopefuls under coach Xabi Alonso.

All Blacks aim to correct double blip

New Zealand will take on minnows Namibia in Toulouse on Friday with the aim of correcting a rare double blip and getting their World Cup campaign back on track.

Maguire's mum comes to England defender's aid after terrace jibes

Harry Maguire's mum has raged against the "disgraceful" abuse of her son as the England defender insisted he can cope with the pressure of being in the spotlight for club and country.

Djokovic defends Alcaraz absence from Davis Cup

Novak Djokovic stepped in to defend Carlos Alcaraz on Thursday for missing this week's Davis Cup matches, saying the 20-year-old Spaniard may be young but he's not Superman.

Man Utd outcast Sancho told to train on his own

Jadon Sancho's Manchester United future was plunged into further doubt on Thursday as the club said the winger will train on his own due to a "squad discipline issue."

Sexton eyes O'Gara's record as he starts against Tonga

Johnny Sexton will have a chance to set a new points record for Ireland after being selected on Thursday for their second Rugby World Cup pool match against Tonga.

Wolff 'Wikipedia' comments slapped down by Verstappen

World champion Max Verstappen snapped back at Toto Wolff on Thursday, saying the Mercedes boss spent too much time talking about Red Bull and should concentrate on improving his own team.

Verstappen, Perez wary of 'really painful' Singapore GP

Runaway Formula One championship leader Max Verstappen conceded Thursday that his win streak was under threat at this weekend's Singapore Grand Prix where his car is "not as competitive".

Former Olympic pole vault champion Lavillenie undergoes surgery

Former men's pole vault world record holder Renaud Lavillenie has undergone surgery on a left hamstring injury, the Frenchman said on Thursday.

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