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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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Gauff ready to continue Williams legacy at US Open

One year after Serena Williams bade an emotional farewell to tennis in front of an adoring crowd at Flushing Meadows, Coco Gauff is dreaming of continuing the 23-time Grand Slam champion's legacy when the US Open gets under way next week.

Alcaraz, Djokovic relish US Open collision course

Novak Djokovic makes a long-awaited return to the US Open next week looking to reclaim the title and world number one ranking from defending champion Carlos Alcaraz.

Lyon reeling after worst Ligue 1 start in 57 years

Coach Laurent Blanc knows he is under pressure ahead of Sunday's game at Nice after leading Lyon to their worst start to a Ligue 1 campaign since 1966.

Liverpool's credentials face Newcastle test, Man Utd seek Premier League lift off

Liverpool's new-look midfield faces a stern examination as the Reds put their Premier League title aspirations to the test at Newcastle on Sunday, while Manchester United aim to kickstart their campaign against Nottingham Forest.

Messi and Miami start playoff push at Red Bulls

After the high-octane excitement of their successful Leagues Cup campaign and the thrill of their comeback victory in the US Open Cup semi-final, Inter Miami and Lionel Messi get down to the main job at hand on Saturday.

Morikawa fires 61 to share lead at PGA Tour finale

Two-time major winner Collin Morikawa fired a nine-under par 61 to seize a share of the lead in Thursday's opening round of the US PGA Tour's season-ending Tour Championship while top-ranked Scottie Scheffler and injured Rory McIlroy struggled.

'Let's go for it' - Alcaraz eyes US Open repeat

World number one Carlos Alcaraz said Thursday he won't get ahead of himself as he seeks to defend his title at the US Open, where "all the matches are tough."

Long-injured MLB ace Strasburg set to retire: reports

Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg, the 2019 World Series Most Valuable Player for helping the Nats win the Major League Baseball title, plans to retire, according to multiple reports on Thursday.

Bol makes up for relay calamity with world 400m hurdles gold

Femke Bol made up for the disappointment of falling with the line at her mercy in the mixed 4x400m relay by claiming victory in the women's 400m hurdles on Thursday.

Femke Bol of the Netherlands wins world women's 400m hurdles gold

Femke Bol made up for the disappointment of falling with the line at her mercy in the mixed 4x400m relay by claiming victory in the women's 400m hurdles on Thursday.

Morikawa fires 61 but Scheffler still leads PGA Tour finale

Top-ranked Scottie Scheffler clung to a two-stroke lead over hard-charging Collin Morikawa in Thursday's opening round of the US PGA Tour's season-ending Tour Championship while Rory McIlroy struggled through a back injury.

Bol strikes hurdles gold amid shock Jamaican title double

Femke Bol struck gold in the 400m hurdles amid an unexpected Jamaican double gold rush at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest on Thursday.

Williams edges Olympic champion to win second world hurdles title

Jamaica's Danielle Williams reclaimed her world women's 100m hurdles crown on Thursday with a shock win in Budapest.

Rejuvenated Biles chases more history at US gymnastics championships

Simone Biles is chasing yet more gymnastics history at the US championships this week, where the four-time Olympic champion could become the first to win eight US national all-around titles.

Jackson sends message to double seeking Richardson in 200m

Defending 200m world champion Shericka Jackson sent a message to 100m gold medallist Sha'Carri Richardson she will not give her crown up lightly, easing home in front of her in their semi-final on Thursday.

Lyles into final of world 200m despite golf buggy collision

Newly-crowned world 100m champion Noah Lyles kept his quest for a first sprint double since 2015 on track Thursday despite being involved in a golf buggy crash en route to the track.

Naseem late show takes Pakistan to dramatic victory over Afghanistan

Number ten batsman Naseem Shah hit a boundary off the penultimate delivery to give Pakistan a dramatic one-wicket win over a luckless Afghanistan in the second ODI at Hambantota on Thursday.

NBA Lakers will pay tribute to Bryant with statue at arena

The Los Angeles Lakers will pay tribute to the late Kobe Bryant with a statue of the Hall of Fame guard in front of their arena, the team said Thursday.

Man City swoop for Belgian winger Doku

Manchester City signed Belgian winger Jeremy Doku from French club Rennes on a five-year deal on Thursday.

McIlroy to play Tour Championship despite back injury: report

Defending champion Rory McIlroy was reportedly battling a back injury ahead of Thursday's opening round of the season-ending US PGA Tour Championship, where top-ranked Scottie Scheffler enjoyed a two-stroke lead.

Defending champ Alcaraz could face Sinner in US Open quarter-finals

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz could face a quarter-final rematch against Jannik Sinner at the US Open, with former champion Daniil Medvedev also in the top half of the men's draw released on Thursday.

Rejuvenated Ricciardo feels '10 years' younger after sabbatical

Daniel Ricciardo's return to the Formula One fast lane after a much-needed sabbatical has left the Australian feeling like the driver he was "10 years ago".

Dyche keen to change 'negative' narrative at Everton

Sean Dyche said negativity surrounding Everton is nothing new as he aims to kickstart the Toffees' season after losing their first two Premier League games.

Angels star Ohtani has torn elbow ligament, won't pitch again this season

Los Angeles Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani won't pitch again this Major League Baseball season after being diagnosed with a torn elbow ligament.

Pochettino aims to avoid a 'mess' as Chelsea eye more new signings

Mauricio Pochettino said on Thursday he is worried about making a "mess for the squad" by extending Chelsea's spending spree by signing another forward.

Dutch 'icon' Verstappen out to keep the Red Bull show on the road

Max Verstappen says he wants to give his orange army of fans packing the stands at his home Dutch Grand Prix this weekend reason to party.

Man City's Laporte joins Saudi side Al-Nassr

Aymeric Laporte joined the Premier League exodus to Saudi Arabia on Thursday as the Manchester City defender moved to Al-Nassr in a deal worth a reported £23 million ($29 million).

Stewart handed Samoa audition for Ireland World Cup squad

Tom Stewart has been handed a full Ireland debut in Saturday's World Cup warm-up clash against Samoa as Andy Farrell made 12 changes from the side that thrashed England 29-10 on Saturday.

Why Saudi's billion-dollar football binge is race against time

As star footballers line up to take Saudi money, it is easy to forget this is a phenomenon that stretches back decades. Only now, the stakes are much, much higher.

England's Watson ruled out of Rugby World Cup

England have suffered a fresh blow ahead of the Rugby World Cup after Anthony Watson was ruled out of the tournament with a calf injury on Thursday.

Lawes to captain England for 100th cap against Fiji

Courtney Lawes will captain England in the absence of the banned Owen Farrell as the lock wins his 100th cap in Saturday's World Cup warm-up against Fiji.

Magnussen, Hulkenberg extend deals at Haas

Haas drivers Kevin Magnussen and Nico Hulkenberg go into this weekend's Dutch Grand Prix with new contracts for next year at the American Formula One team.

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