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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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Zaha in talks with Galatasaray as he says farewell to Palace

Ivory Coast international Wilfried Zaha said Monday he will leave Premier League side Crystal Palace, with Turkish champions Galatasaray revealing they are in talks with the forward.

Popp bags brace as Germany smash Morocco 6-0 to start title bid

Talismanic striker Alexandra Popp scored twice as Germany thumped debutants Morocco 6-0 to launch their Women's World Cup title charge in ominous fashion on Monday.

Sub Girelli heads late winner to give Italy perfect World Cup start

Cristiana Girelli said she would be happy to keep playing the role of super sub after scoring an 87th-minute winner as Italy beat Argentina 1-0 in a feisty encounter at the Women's World Cup on Monday.

Sub Girelli heads 87th-minute winner to give Italy perfect start

Cristiana Girelli came off the bench to score an 87th-minute winner over Argentina as Italy began their Women's World Cup with a 1-0 victory in a feisty encounter at Eden Park on Monday.

Making World Cup debut 'crazy' for US rising star Thompson

Alyssa Thompson was just a starry-eyed 14-year-old when she watched the 2019 Women's World Cup final on television at her aunt's house -- now the United States forward is playing at the tournament.

Philippines vow to 'crash party' against New Zealand at World Cup

Philippines coach Alen Stajcic warned his Women's World Cup debutants want to "crash the party" when they play co-hosts New Zealand on Tuesday.

South Korea coach shuts down 'hype' over teenage US-born forward

South Korea coach Colin Bell is desperate to protect 16-year-old United States-born attacker Casey Phair from "hype" ahead of her potential debut at the Women's World Cup on Tuesday.

Ledecky gets back to work after epic 400m showdown

Katie Ledecky got back to work with the fastest time in the world championships 1,500m freestyle heats on Monday, the morning after coming second to Ariarne Titmus in an epic showdown.

Philippines vow to 'crash the party' against N.Zealand at World Cup

Philippines coach Alen Stajcic is backing his Women's World Cup debutants to "crash the party" when they play co-hosts New Zealand on Tuesday.

'What rankings?!' Jamaica say gap in women's football closing

The gap in international women's football is closing, Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Rebecca Spencer says, after her Jamaica side held France to a goalless draw at the World Cup.

McKeown vows to bounce back after world freestyle disqualification

Australia's Kaylee McKeown said Monday that she was determined to bounce back after being disqualified in her 200m individual medley semi-final at the world championships in Japan.

Wilson to rescue as Newcastle draw 3-3 with Villa

Callum Wilson scored a second-half equalizer as Newcastle recovered from a two-goal deficit to secure a 3-3 draw with Aston Villa in their Premier League pre-season friendly in Philadelphia on Sunday.

Paris airports under intense pressure for Olympics

Paris' airports face a double challenge during the Olympics next year -- already under huge pressure, they will also be the first impression that many foreign visitors get of the Games.

Silva commits to Fulham after reported Saudi offer

Fulham manager Marco Silva said Sunday he was "fully committed" to the club after turning down a lucrative offer from Saudi Arabian side Al-Ahli.

Ashwin double strike boosts India's Test sweep bid

Ravichandran Ashwin snared two wickets for India but the West Indies showed a measure of resistance in reaching 76 for two after being set a daunting victory target of 365 on the fourth day of the second and final Test on Sunday.

Weary Djokovic withdraws from Toronto ATP Masters - organizers

World number two Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the ATP Toronto Masters due to fatigue, Tennis Canada said on Sunday.

China's Zheng Qinwen wins maiden WTA title

China's Zheng Qinwen captured her first WTA title on Sunday with a three-sets victory over Jasmine Paolini of Italy in the Palermo clay-court final.

Newgarden wins again Iowa for IndyCar weekend sweep

Josef Newgarden delivered another dominant performance at Iowa Speedway on Sunday, completing a sweep of the IndyCar double-header on the short oval where he has now won six times.

Mannarino downs US teen Michelsen in Newport for third ATP title

French veteran Adrian Mannarino ended Alex Michelsen's dream run in Newport Sunday, beating the 18-year-old American 6-2, 6-4 to capture the third ATP title of his career.

British Open champion Harman keen to de-stress on his tractor

British Open champion Brian Harman says he will celebrate his first major win at Hoylake by jumping on his new tractor, joking that he is a man of many layers "like an onion".

Rain frustrates India after Siraj five-wicket haul

Steady rain frustrated India in the afternoon after Mohammed Siraj's morning burst opened the door to victory over West Indies on the fourth day of the second and final Test at Queen's Park Oval in Trinidad on Sunday.

Rahm ready to channel 'inner Seve' as Ryder Cup role model

Jon Rahm said on Sunday he is ready to follow in the footsteps of fellow-Spaniard Seve Ballesteros by being a leader for Europe at the Ryder Cup later this year.

Three talking points from the British Open

Brian Harman stormed to his maiden major win by six shots at the British Open on Sunday as even the treacherous weather at Hoylake failed to blow him off course.

Australia captain Cummins eyes series win as Ashes retained

Australia captain Pat Cummins insists his side's ambition to win a Test series in England remains undimmed after they retained the Ashes in a rain-marred draw at Old Trafford.

Vingegaard v Pogacar: How the Tour de France was won and lost

Jonas Vingegaard sealed back-to-back Tour de France titles on Sunday, denying pre-race favourite and two-time winner Tadej Pogacar's bid to reclaim the crown.

Talking points from the 2023 Tour de France

The curtain came down on a tough and chaotic Tour de France won by Denmark's Jonas Vingegaard in Paris on Sunday after a duel with Slovenian Tadej Pogacar.

Hamilton takes positives from fourth in Hungary

Lewis Hamilton said he was taking the positives from his pole position qualifying lap on Saturday to boost his spirits after missing out on the podium in Sunday's Hungarian Grand Prix.

Vingegaard wins second successive Tour de France

Jonas Vingegaard won his second successive Tour de France on Sunday after Jordi Meeus claimed the final stage honours on the Champs-Elysees in Paris.

Jonas Vingegaard wins second successive Tour de France