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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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Burnley sign former Southampton winger Redmond

Newly promoted Premier League club Burnley signed Nathan Redmond on a free transfer on Friday after the former Southampton winger left Turkish club Besiktas.

British Open changes 'penal' bunkers after complaints

British Open officials have changed the way the bunkers are raked at the Royal Liverpool course after complaints from players that they were overly "penal".

Putellas cameo as Spain cruise in ominous World Cup display

Coach Jorge Vilda says Spain will try to eke the best out of Alexia Putellas at the Women's World Cup after she made a cameo off the bench in Friday's ominous 3-0 win over Costa Rica.

Titmus 'raring to go' as world swimming showdown looms

Australian swim star Ariarne Titmus said Friday that she was "feeling the buzz" for the first time since winning double Olympic gold in 2021 as she prepares for the world championships.

Classy Spain send Women's World Cup warning

Rampant Spain issued a Women's World Cup warning on Friday with a 3-0 win over Costa Rica while Switzerland ensured there would be no fairytale debut for the Philippines.

Spain cruise past Costa Rica 3-0 in Women's World Cup mismatch

Spain fired a warning shot to their Women's World Cup rivals with a 3-0 defeat of Costa Rica on Friday, with superstar Alexia Putellas making a late cameo off the bench.

England vow to put pay row aside in World Cup quest

England pledged to put off-field dramas aside Friday as they look to back up their Euro 2022 triumph at the Women's World Cup, starting with an opening match against "unpredictable" debutants Haiti.

Rapinoe key to World Cup hopes even as retirement beckons - US skipper

Megan Rapinoe may not be a first-choice starter for holders the United States at the Women's World Cup but new co-captain Lindsey Horan is banking on the veteran superstar to play a key role nevertheless.

Nigerian hero denies Canada but no Philippines World Cup fairytale

Goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie was the hero for Nigeria to earn them a point against Canada at the Women's World Cup on Friday but there was to be no fairytale debut for the Philippines.

'Dream come true' as goalkeeper Nnadozie is Nigeria's World Cup hero

Goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie called it a dream come true after her penalty save from record-breaking goalscorer Christine Sinclair earned Nigeria a 0-0 draw against Canada at the Women's World Cup on Friday.

Germany missing key pair for Women's World Cup opener

Germany are set to start their Women's World Cup campaign on Monday without key players Marina Hegering and Lena Oberdorf through injury, as they chase a third title.

'Epic' Zambia no Women's World Cup underdog, coach says

Zambia coach Bruce Mwape said Friday his "epic" team will run the "old people" in opposing sides off their feet at the Women's World Cup -- starting with former champions Japan.

Sinclair penalty saved as Olympic champions Canada held by Nigeria

Christine Sinclair had a penalty saved as Olympic champions Canada were held 0-0 in their opener by Nigeria, who saw Deborah Abiodun pick up the first red card of this Women's World Cup.

Australia coach defends keeping shock Kerr World Cup injury secret

Australia coach Tony Gustavsson has defended keeping Sam Kerr's Women's World Cup injury secret, saying he did so for tactical reasons and to protect his star player.

McIntosh, Marchand tipped to shine at swimming world championships

With a year to go until the Paris Olympics, swimming's top stars are aiming to make a splash at the world championships starting Sunday in the Japanese city of Fukuoka.

'It's crazy, amazing': Haiti bring hope with World Cup debut

Haiti's Women's World Cup debut on Saturday can have "a very big impact" on a country that "is suffering at the moment", their captain Nerilia Mondesir said ahead of their match against European champions England.

London Irish coach Kiss takes over at Queensland Reds

Experienced London Irish coach Les Kiss has signed a three-deal to replace Brad Thorn at the helm of Australian Super Rugby side the Queensland Reds, officials said.

Kohli puts India on top on first day of second West Indies Test

Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja combined in an unbroken century partnership for India to regain the ascendancy over West Indies at 288 for four at stumps on Thursday, the opening day of the second and final Test.

NFL confirms sale of Commanders to Harris group

Dan Snyder's controversial tenure as owner of the Washington Commanders ended Thursday as NFL clubs unanimously approved the sale of the club to a group led by Josh Harris.

Ancelotti: 'I will never talk about Brazil, I am the coach of Real Madrid'

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti moved Thursday to tamp down discussion of his possible future move to the Brazilian national team, saying he was focused on the Spanish giants and their upcoming season.

Crawley glad to repay England faith with stunning Ashes century

Zak Crawley admitted he would have been dropped by any other England set-up after on Thursday rewarding the backing of captain Ben Stokes and coach Brendon McCullum with a superb hundred in the fourth Ashes Test at Old Trafford.

Messi set for Miami debut but maybe off the bench

Lionel Messi should make his debut for Inter Miami against Mexican club Cruz Azul on Friday but the seven-times Ballon d'Or winner may be limited to a role off the bench.

Alba joins 'Barca reunion' with Messi in Miami

Former Spain international defender Jordi Alba has signed for Inter Miami, where he'll join up with former Barcelona team-mate Lionel Messi through 2024, the Major League Soccer Club said Thursday.

West Indies hit back on first day of second India Test

West Indies applied the brakes to a runaway Indian start with the visitors reaching tea on Thursday at 182 for four after being put in to bat on the first day of the second and final Test.

Crawley blasts ton as England seize control of 4th Ashes Test

Zak Crawley's super-charged 189 fuelled a dramatic England run spree on the second day of the must-win fourth Test at Old Trafford as Australia wilted in the face of an Ashes onslaught.

Man Utd confirm signing of goalkeeper Onana from Inter

Manchester United signed Cameroonian goalkeeper Andre Onana from Inter Milan on Thursday in a deal that could rise to £47 million ($57 million).

Lanky amateur Lamprecht takes British Open by storm

South African amateur Christo Lamprecht left his mentor Louis Oosthuizen in the shade as he stormed into a share of the British Open lead in his first round at a major on Thursday.

Vingegaard 'thriving on pressure' in Tour defence - stage winner Asgreen

After sprinting to victory in Thursday's Tour de France stage, Dane Kasper Asgreen showed most delight as he talked of countryman Jonas Vingegaard "thriving under pressure" in defence of the overall title.

Crawley's stunning century puts England ahead in fourth Ashes Test

Zak Crawley's quickfire 189, his maiden Ashes hundred, fuelled a dramatic England run spree on Thursday's second day of the fourth Test at Old Trafford.

Fleetwood sets pace at British Open alongside amateur Lamprecht

Home favourite Tommy Fleetwood joined South African amateur Christo Lamprecht at the top of the leaderboard after hitting a five-under-par 66 on the opening day of the British Open at Hoylake.

Hamilton sorry for sacked De Vries

Lewis Hamilton expressed sympathy on Thursday for rookie Nyck de Vries, sacked by Alpha Tauri after only 10 races, and said it demonstrated the way in which Red Bull, not Formula One as a whole, operated.

Perez concedes Red Bull future is in his hands Perez accepts Red Bull future is in his own hands

Under-pressure Red Bull driver Sergio Perez admitted on Thursday that his future is in his own hands following Alpha Tauri's abrupt sacking of Dutch rookie Nyck de Vries.

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