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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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Zimbabwe cricket great Heath Streak dies aged 49

Heath Streak, one of Zimbabwe's greatest cricketers, died on Sunday aged 49, his wife said in a social media post. He had been battling colon cancer.

Mata targets J-League title after joining Vissel Kobe

Former Manchester United and Spain midfielder Juan Mata set his sights on winning the J-League title on Sunday after joining Andres Iniesta's former Japanese club Vissel Kobe.

Shaheen says partnerships key after Pakistan pacers rattle India

Pace spearhead Shaheen Shah Afridi said bowling in partnerships was the key to rattling India's batting in the blockbuster Asia Cup clash abandoned because of rain.

Alcaraz, Medvedev advance; Jabeur wins US Open thriller

World number one Carlos Alcaraz surged into the last 16 of the US Open on Saturday as Tunisia's Ons Jabeur kept her dream of a first Grand Slam title alive with victory in a three-set thriller.

Medvedev halts Baez to reach US Open last 16

Daniil Medvedev progressed to the fourth round of the US Open with a 6-2, 6-2, 7-6 (8/6) victory over Sebastian Baez which snapped the Argentine's 12-match winning streak.

Benteke brace gives Rooney's D.C. United playoff boost

Christian Benteke scored twice as DC United delivered a timely boost for manager Wayne Rooney and their playoff hopes with a 4-0 win over the Chicago Fire in Major League Soccer on Saturday.

'Warrior' Jabeur into as brave Bouzkova falls short

Ons Jabeur kept her dream of a first Grand Slam alive at the US Open on Saturday, reaching the last 16 after finally overcoming injured opponent Marie Bouzkova in three sets.

Two convictions in FIFA corruption scandal overturned

Two convictions in the FIFA corruption case have been overturned by a US federal judge citing a recent Supreme Court ruling.

Jabeur into US Open last 16 after Bouzkova injury

Ons Jabeur kept her dream of a first Grand Slam alive at the US Open on Saturday, reaching the last 16 after finally overcoming injured opponent Marie Bouzkova in three sets.

Late birdie lifts Khang to LPGA Portland Classic lead

Megan Khang, chasing a second LPGA win in as many weeks, birdied the 18th on Saturday to seize a one-shot lead over hard-charging youngsters Jang Hyo-joon and Chanettee Wannasaen in the Portland Classic.

'No-ego' former physio Nienaber an unlikely Springboks coach

Jacques Nienaber is far removed from the stereotype of an international rugby head coach.

'Ferrari' Matsushima looking to drive Japan's challenge

Kotaro Matsushima is the "Ferrari" who helped drive Japan to the 2019 Rugby World Cup quarter-finals -- now he's looking to find an extra gear as the Brave Blossoms launch an outside bid for the title.

Gatland backs underdogs Wales to do 'something special' at Rugby World Cup

Warren Gatland faces a monumental task in his bid to take Wales to a third Rugby World Cup semi-final under his watch, but the Kiwi coach insists his team will do "something special" in France.

France seek World Cup glory with Dupont the spark

Dynamic scrum-half Antoine Dupont will lead France into a home Rugby World Cup with hopes high that he can spark a first Northern Hemisphere victory in 20 years in the sport’s quadrennial showpiece.

Alcaraz never doubted Djokovic fightback at US Open

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz said he always believed Novak Djokovic would escape from his two-set deficit at the US Open as the pair remained on a collision course Saturday.

Erasmus ignoring 'hoo-haa' of Bok 7-1 replacements uproar

South Africa's director or rugby Rassie Erasmus was "surprised but not really bothered" by the furore surrounding his decision to name seven forwards and only one back on the replacements' bench for their World Cup warm-up win over New Zealand at Twickenham.

Monaco go top in France as Lens plunge into 'dire straits'

Monaco moved to the top of Ligue 1 on Saturday with a 3-0 win over last season's runners-up Lens who sunk into the relegation zone with even their coach admitting they are in "dire straits".

Monaco go top in France as Lens plunge into crisis

Monaco moved to the top of Ligue 1 on Saturday with a 3-0 win over last season's runners-up Lens who sunk into the relegation zone.

Kamada fires Lazio to shock win at champions Napoli

Daichi Kamada handed Napoli the first defeat of their title defence on Saturday with the winning goal in Lazio's eventful 2-1 win in Naples.

Alcaraz, Sabalenka romp into last 16 at US Open

World number one Carlos Alcaraz surged into the last 16 of the US Open on Saturday as second-seeded Aryna Sabalenka advanced safely in the women's draw.

Alcaraz sinks dogged Evans to make US Open last 16

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz shrugged off a battling performance from British 26th seed Dan Evans to win in four sets and reach the last 16 of the US Open on Saturday.

'My legs were shaking' at Madrid fans singing 'Hey Jude': Bellingham

Jude Bellingham said his legs were left "shaking" as Real Madrid fans serenaded him with The Beatles song 'Hey Jude' on Saturday.

Late Tel goal takes Bayern past stubborn Gladbach

A goal from French teenager Mathys Tel with three minutes remaining took Bayern Munich to a 2-1 win at Borussia Moenchengladbach on Saturday.

Spurs just getting started says Postecoglou after Son routs Burnley

Ange Postecoglou insisted Tottenham are only just getting started after Son Heung-min's hat-trick inspired a 5-2 demolition of Burnley on Saturday.

Bellingham blows new roof off Madrid stadium with late derby winner

Jude Bellingham rescued Real Madrid with a 95th minute strike to secure a 2-1 win over Getafe on Saturday and maintain Los Blancos' perfect start to La Liga, as they played with a closed roof at the Santiago Bernabeu for the first time.

Pochettino wants youthful Chelsea to learn from Forest shock

Mauricio Pochettino admitted his youthful Chelsea side need to be more mature after their shock 1-0 defeat against Nottingham Forest on Saturday.

Haaland still 'hungry' after treble feast at Man City

Erling Haaland said he is hungry for more goals and glory after scoring a hat-trick in Saturday's 5-1 win over Fulham to put Manchester City on top of the Premier League.

'Spectacular atmosphere' as Real Madrid close new Bernabeu roof for first time

Real Madrid played under a closed roof for the first time at their renovated Santiago Bernabeu stadium on Saturday, debuting the new feature during a 2-1 win over Getafe.

Rain plays spoilsport as India, Pakistan blockbuster ends in no result

Rain forced a no result in the blockbuster Asia Cup clash between India and Pakistan after just one innings of play on Saturday.

Rankings peak 'changes nothing' for Raiwalui's Fiji at Rugby World Cup

Fiji head coach Simon Raiwalui said on Saturday his side's record ranking of seventh has no impact on their preparation for the Rugby World Cup.

Bellingham strikes again to earn Madrid derby win under stadium roof

Pakistan enter Asia Cup Super Four after rain-hit no result with India