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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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France's Danty a doubt for New Zealand Rugby World Cup opener

France centre Jonathan Danty is a doubt to face New Zealand in next month's Rugby World Cup opener due to a hamstring injury, a source close to the player told AFP on Wednesday

China exit Basketball World Cup in first round as US cruise on

Puerto Rico dumped China out of the Basketball World Cup on Wednesday, as the United States, Serbia, Spain and Luka Doncic's Slovenia advanced to the second round with perfect records.

Lukaku completes loan to Roma from Chelsea

Romelu Lukaku completed his season-long loan move to Roma from Chelsea on Wednesday after being welcomed as a hero by supporters.

Lyles and Richardson headline stellar Zurich Diamond League meet

Track "rock stars" Noah Lyles and Sha'Carri Richardson are two of 13 newly-crowned world champions who headline a stellar line-up at Thursday's Diamond League meet in Zurich.

Man City 'reach agreement' to sign Wolves midfielder Nunes

Manchester City have reached a verbal agreement with Wolves on a fee for Portugal midfielder Matheus Nunes, according to reports on Wednesday.

Lyles insists not all criticism over NBA 'world champ' claims

Newly-crowned sprint king Noah Lyles insisted Wednesday that he had received some support for his comments criticising NBA stars for declaring themselves "world champions" for winning the elite basketball league.

England's women cricketers awarded match fee parity with men

England's women cricketers will be paid the same match fees as their male counterparts, the England and Wales Cricket Board announced on Wednesday.

'Ant-Man' says US working together at Basketball World Cup

Shooting guard Anthony "Ant-Man" Edwards hailed the chemistry in the United States team as they won their third game out of three at the Basketball World Cup on Wednesday.

Varane ruled out for 'a few weeks' as Man Utd injuries mount

Raphael Varane has been ruled out for "a few weeks" as Manchester United's injury issues pile up ahead of their Premier League trip to Arsenal.

Frankfurt's Kolo Muani skips training to force PSG move

French international forward Randal Kolo Muani skipped training with Eintracht Frankfurt on Wednesday morning, as he continues to try to force a move to Paris Saint-Germain.

Saudi fund grabs stake in US mixed martial arts league

Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund has acquired a minority stake in the Professional Fighters League (PFL), the two entities said Wednesday, the latest example of the kingdom's sports investment push.

Indian teen chess wizard Pragg given hero's welcome

India's teen chess prodigy Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa arrived home to celebration Wednesday, with media jostling to catch a glimpse of the newly minted star who faced international No.1 Magnus Carlsen in the World Cup final.

Alcaraz keen to deflect pressure of US Open title defence

Carlos Alcaraz said retaining the US Open title was not on his mind as he began the defence of his crown Tuesday with a swift win over injured German opponent Dominik Koepfer.

Now or never for favourites France as Rugby World Cup hosts

There used to be a lazily-used cliche about France claiming "you never knew what French team would turn up" but in the build-up to this year's Rugby World Cup that remark has been consigned to the past.

'Great result' as All Black Barrett avoids World Cup ban: Foster

All Blacks coach Ian Foster said it was a "great result" that Scott Barrett avoided a World Cup ban after being sent off against South Africa.

Wawrinka oldest man to win US Open match in 31 years

Former US Open champion Stan Wawrinka on Tuesday became the oldest man to win a match at the tournament since 40-year-old Jimmy Connors in 1992.

Alcaraz, Medvedev ease into US Open second round

Carlos Alcaraz launched the defence of his US Open crown with a brisk victory after his opponent suffered an injury on Tuesday as third seed Daniil Medvedev strolled into the second round with a quick-fire win.

Springbok strength in depth boosts hopes of retaining World Cup

Strength in depth among forwards and backs has South Africans believing that captain Siya Kolisi and his Springboks can successfully defend in France the Rugby World Cup they won four years ago.

Embattled All Blacks boss looks to sign off with World Cup glory

A year after he faced the axe, Ian Foster will step down after four years in charge of the All Blacks following the Rugby World Cup as New Zealand look to bounce back from a record defeat to South Africa.

Venus bows out of 24th US Open

Venus Williams bowed out of her record-extending 24th US Open at the first hurdle on Tuesday, the seven-time Grand Slam champion losing 6-1, 6-1 to Belgium's Greet Minnen.

Young Tongans dream of the rugby meal ticket

On the rocky foreshore of Popua, the poorest area of the Tongan capital Nuku'alofa, a group of girls and boys are tossing around a rugby ball.

Botched VAR no problem as Murray advances at US Open

Andy Murray shrugged off a bungled attempt to use video review technology for the first time at the US Open before advancing to the second round with a straight sets defeat of France's Corentin Moutet on Tuesday.

Pegula credits trying times in pursuit of US Open success

Jessica Pegula said lessons she learned while dealing with injuries early in her career have helped shape her into a player targeting a deep run at the US Open as the world number three.

Postecoglou defends selection after Spurs crash out of League Cup

Ange Postecoglou defended his team selection after suffering his first defeat as Tottenham boss after Fulham won 5-3 on penalties following a 1-1 draw in the League Cup second round on Tuesday.

Spurs crash out of League Cup at Fulham

Ange Postecoglou suffered his first defeat as Tottenham boss as Fulham won 5-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in the League Cup second round on Tuesday.

Brazil tap Raphinha to replace injured Vinicius Junior

Barcelona winger Raphinha got a call-up from the Brazilian national team Tuesday to replace injured Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior as Brazil launch their qualifying campaign for the 2026 World Cup, officials said Tuesday.

Medvedev strolls into US Open second round as seeds tumble

Third seed Daniil Medvedev strolled into the second round of the US Open with a quick-fire victory as world number one Carlos Alcaraz prepared to launch his title defence on Tuesday.

Haaland wins PFA Player of the Year award

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland scooped the PFA Players' Player of the Year award on Tuesday after his stellar first season with the treble winners.

Medvedev fine to take US Open back seat to Alcaraz, Djokovic

Third seed Daniil Medvedev said Tuesday he was happy to fly under the radar at the US Open with much of the spotlight fixed on Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic.

Two fans arrested after on-field incident with Braves' Acuna

Two men who stormed the field in Denver and made physical contact with Atlanta Braves star Ronald Acuna are facing charges in Denver, police reports showed Tuesday.

Hamlin makes Bills' 53-man roster seven months after cardiac arrest

Damar Hamlin made the Buffalo Bills' initial 53-man roster on Tuesday, seven months after suffering a cardiac arrest after taking a hit during an NFL game.

Iconic Rapinoe to play final game for USA on September 24

Megan Rapinoe will play her final game for the United States in a September 24 friendly against South Africa in Chicago, USA Soccer said Tuesday.

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