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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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Stubblety-Cook staying calm amid Australian swimming success

Australian success at the swimming world championships is driving on Olympic 200m breaststroke champion Zac Stubblety-Cook, but he cautioned Thursday against getting "overexcited" by his teammates' achievements.

Holders USA held by Netherlands at Women's World Cup

Captain Lindsey Horan scored a second-half equaliser as holders the United States came from behind to draw 1-1 with the Netherlands at the Women's World Cup on Thursday, in a rematch of the 2019 final between the teams.

Brilliant Bellingham off the mark as Madrid down United

Jude Bellingham scored the first goal of his Real Madrid career as the Spanish giants defeated Manchester United 2-0 in a pre-season friendly in Houston on Wednesday.

Haiti coach wants to see same passion against China at World Cup

Haiti coach Nicolas Delepine on Thursday said their eye-opening performance against England at the Women's World Cup will go to waste if they do not back it up when they meet China.

Spa star Verstappen targets eighth win in row ahead of Dutch homecoming

Max Verstappen will seek to extend his and Red Bull's current sequence of record-breaking invincibility at this weekend's Belgian Grand Prix ahead of spectacular Dutch homecoming next month.

All Blacks opt for stability as Wallabies roll dice for crunch clash

Under-pressure Wallabies coach Eddie Jones rolled the dice Thursday with a new-look "young, vibrant" side to face the All Blacks in Melbourne, while powerhouse New Zealand opted for stability in making just one injury-enforced change.

Savea to lead All Blacks against Wallabies after Cane injury

Ardie Savea will captain the All Blacks against the Wallabies in Melbourne after regular skipper Sam Cane was ruled out by injury, New Zealand coach Ian Foster said Thursday.

Wallabies roll dice with new-look team to face All Blacks

Wallabies coach Eddie Jones on Thursday made mass changes to the run-on side to face the All Blacks this weekend, gambling on Test rookie Carter Gordon as playmaker for the high-pressure clash instead of veteran Quade Cooper.

On and off pitch, Messi an instant hit in Miami

Lionel Messi's impact for Inter Miami has been clear to see, with three goals and an assist in 120 minutes on the field, but his team-mates say his influence behind the scenes may be just as vital.

Mbappe 'refuses to talk' to Al Hilal over 300-million-euro move

Paris Saint-Germain striker Kylian Mbappe has refused to meet officials from Al Hilal, dealing a potentially fatal blow to the Saudis' ambitious hopes of completing a world record 300-million-euro ($333 million) swoop.

Henderson bids farewell to Liverpool fans ahead of looming Saudi move

Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson said his goodbyes to the club's fans on Wednesday ahead of an impending move to Saudi Arabian club Al-Ettifaq.

Ankle injury forces Tom Kim out of Wyndham Championship title defence

South Korean Tom Kim won't defend his title at the US PGA Tour Wyndham Championship next week as he recovers from the ankle injury he played through on the way to a runner-up finish at the British Open.

Stokes to have 'serious conversations' about knee surgery

England captain Ben Stokes is prepared to have "serious conversations" about an operation on his troublesome left knee as he eyes another tilt at the Ashes in 2025/26.

'Heartbroken' Ireland vow to end World Cup on a high

Captain Katie McCabe said she was "heartbroken" Wednesday after Ireland's World Cup dreams ended in tears with a 2-1 defeat to Canada, but vowed to end their gutsy campaign strongly.

Kastelijn escapes to win longest stage of Women's Tour de France

Yara Kastelijn escaped in the hilly final 20 kilometres to win the fourth stage of the Women's Tour de France on Wednesday in Rodez as Lotte Kopecky kept the yellow jersey.

NBA's Hawks, Magic to meet in Mexico City

The NBA's Mexico City Game 2023 will feature the Atlanta Hawks and Orlando Magic on November 9, the league said Wednesday.

Canada fight back to end 'proud' Ireland's World Cup dreams

Manchester United forward Adriana Leon ignited Canada's Women's World Cup campaign on Wednesday with the winner in a 2-1 victory to end Ireland's hopes.

Rising Corpuz aims for second major at Evian Championship

What a difference a year makes. Twelve months ago, Allisen Corpuz was a newcomer to the professional ranks and missed the cut at the Evian Championship.

Italy striker Retegui joins promoted Genoa

Mateo Retegui has joined Genoa from Boca Juniors, the newly-promoted Serie A side said on Wednesday.

Shafique double ton puts Pakistan in command of 2nd Test

Opener Abdullah Shafique's maiden double century and an unbeaten 132 by Agha Salman put Pakistan in the box seat Wednesday on day three of the second Test against Sri Lanka.

Richarlison hat-trick seals Tottenham win in Singapore

Brazilian striker Richarlison scored three second-half goals as Tottenham Hotspur came from behind to beat local side Lion City Sailors 5-1 in a pre-season friendly at Singapore's National Stadium on Wednesday.

Canada fight back to end Ireland's World Cup dreams

Manchester United forward Adriana Leon ignited Canada's Women's World Cup campaign Wednesday with the winner in a 2-1 victory to end Ireland's hopes.

O'Callaghan breaks record as Marchand adds more swimming gold

Australia's Mollie O'Callaghan said she was "a wreck" after breaking the women's 200m freestyle world record at swimming's world championships on Wednesday, while French superstar Leon Marchand claimed more gold.

Cummins adamant Ashes 'not done' yet for Australia

Australia captain Pat Cummins insisted Wednesday that his side remains hugely motivated to complete a long-awaited Ashes series win in England, even though they have already retained the urn.

Paris Olympics heads into final year of preparations

The buildup to the Paris Olympics entered its final year on Wednesday as International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach hailed the "very, very good" preparations.

England skipper Stokes puts his faith in Anderson for Ashes finale

England captain Ben Stokes has no doubts over James Anderson keeping his place in an unchanged side for this week's Ashes finale, hailing the veteran seamer as "the greatest fast bowler to play the game".

Tour de France winner Vingegaard given hero's welcome in Copenhagen

Jonas Vingegaard made a triumphant return to Denmark on Wednesday following his second successive Tour de France victory, as thousands lined the streets to welcome him home.

Argentina World Cup player with Ronaldo tattoo 'not anti-Messi'

Argentina's Women's World Cup striker Yamila Rodriguez has defended having a tattoo of Cristiano Ronaldo on her leg, saying: "I don't hate Messi."

Russia and Belarus omitted from Paris Olympics invitees

International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach on Wednesday formally invited 203 countries, but not Russia and Belarus, to participate in the Paris Olympics which begin in a year's time.

England retain Anderson in unchanged XI for Ashes finale

England have named an unchanged team for the fifth and final Ashes Test at The Oval starting Thursday, with record wicket-taker James Anderson keeping his place in the side.

Japan and rampant Spain roll into Women's World Cup last 16

Rampant title contenders Spain and former champions Japan became the first teams to reach the Women's World Cup last 16 on Wednesday as both won with ease.

Shafique nears double ton as Pakistan's lead crosses 200 in 2nd Test

Opening batsman Abdullah Shafique stood unbeaten on 190 as Pakistan stretched their lead to a commanding 231 on day three of the rain-hit second Test against Sri Lanka.

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