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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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Wimbledon day 10: Who said what

Who said what at Wimbledon on Wednesday, the 10th day of the 2023 tournament at the All England Club:

Ashwin's four wickets put West Indies in deep trouble

Ravichandran Ashwin was one wicket away from another five-wicket innings haul with the West Indies stumbling to 137 for eight at tea on the first day of the opening Test against India in Dominica on Wednesday.

Alcaraz stays on course for Djokovic Wimbledon showdown as Jabeur gains revenge

Carlos Alcaraz stayed on track for a Wimbledon title showdown against defending champion Novak Djokovic on Wednesday as Ons Jabeur avenged her painful defeat in last year's final.

Top seed Alcaraz reaches first Wimbledon semi-final

Carlos Alcaraz saw off Holger Rune in straight sets on Wednesday to stay on course for a Wimbledon title showdown against defending champion Novak Djokovic.

Medvedev defeats Eubanks in five sets to reach Wimbledon semi-finals

Daniil Medvedev battled back to defeat unseeded Christopher Eubanks in five sets and reach his first Wimbledon semi-final on Wednesday.

'Proud' Jabeur avenges Wimbledon final defeat

Ons Jabeur says she still cannot bring herself to watch her painful defeat to Elena Rybakina in last year's Wimbledon final after avenging the loss in Wednesday's last-eight clash.

Ashwin's double strike puts West Indies in trouble

Ravichandran Ashwin made an immediate impact with two wickets on his return to Test cricket as India reduced the West Indies to 68 for four at lunch on the first day of the opening Test in Dominica on Wednesday.

McIlroy bullish on British Open chances despite major drought

Rory McIlroy is confident he bears no mental scars from his latest near-miss in a major championship as he prepares to return to the scene of his British Open triumph at Hoylake.

Etzebeth's father dies four days before he is due to lead Springboks

The father of stand-in Springboks captain Eben Etzebeth has died, four days before his son is due to lead his country in a Rugby Championship match in New Zealand.

Philipsen bags fourth stage win of Tour de France

Belgian Jasper Philipsen sprinted to his fourth stage win on this year's Tour de France with a powerful last burst on stage 11 from Clermont-Ferrand to Moulins.

Wimbledon ban 'something I needed', says semi-finalist Sabalenka

Aryna Sabalenka said last year's Wimbledon ban was "something I really needed" after the powerful Belarusian stormed into her second semi-final at the All England Club on Wednesday.

Jabeur gains revenge at Wimbledon as Alcaraz eyes semis

Ons Jabeur avenged her painful defeat in last year's Wimbledon final on Wednesday to set up a last-four clash against Aryna Sabalenka as Carlos Alcaraz eyed the semis for the first time.

Jabeur beats champion Rybakina to reach Wimbledon semis

Ons Jabeur gained revenge for her defeat in last year's Wimbledon final on Wednesday, coming from behind to beat Elena Rybakina and reach the last four.

Spain defender Torres joins Emery at Aston Villa

Spanish international defender Pau Torres has been reunited with Aston Villa manager Unai Emery after joining the Premier League club from Villarreal on Wednesday.

Real Madrid coach Ancelotti to face tax evasion trial

Carlo Ancelotti will stand trial for tax fraud after the Real Madrid coach allegedly failed to declare image rights earnings in 2014 to the Spanish tax office.

Sabalenka into second Wimbledon semi-final

Aryna Sabalenka powered into a second Wimbledon semi-final on Wednesday with a straight-sets win over Madison Keys of the United States.

Alcaraz takes next step in bid for Wimbledon glory

Carlos Alcaraz is targeting a first Wimbledon semi-final on Wednesday while Elena Rybakina takes on Ons Jabeur in a repeat of last year's title match.

Date rape drug play shocks top French festival

A play about sexual violence against women, in which its author takes a "date rape" drug live on stage, has shocked Europe's biggest theatre festival.

Barcelona seal Vitor Roque signing from Athletico Paranaense

Barcelona have agreed a deal to sign young striker Vitor Roque from Brazilian side Athletico Paranaense, the Spanish champions said Wednesday.

Retiring double World Cup-winner Steyn 'blessed' with long career

South Africa's two-time Rugby World Cup winner Francois Steyn said on Wednesday he was lucky to have such a long career after announcing his retirement.

Springboks braced for 'ultimate test' in New Zealand

South Africa loose forward Kwagga Smith said Wednesday he expects an "epic" Rugby Championship clash against New Zealand this weekend in what he called "the ultimate test".

Rapinoe nervous but excited ahead of tilt at third World Cup crown

United States veteran Megan Rapinoe admitted Wednesday she was feeling nervous but is determined to enjoy her last World Cup and sign out with a third title.

Haiti's World Cup debut against all odds 'more than just football'

When Haiti play England in Brisbane on their Women's World Cup debut this month it will mark the culmination of a long and arduous journey against adversity.

England must defy injuries and dip in form to win World Cup

Injuries to key players and a dip in form have left England coach Sarina Wiegman with plenty to ponder if the European champions are to win the Women's World Cup for the first time.

Football: Women's World Cup Group D

The FIFA Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand kicks off on July 20.

Japan's 'King Kazu' extends Portugal deal aged 56

Kazuyoshi Miura will continue playing aged 56 after the former Japan international extended his loan deal with Portuguese second-division outfit Oliveirense.

No more sabre-rattling: Ukraine's Kharlan keen to fence against Russians

Ukraine fencing great Olha Kharlan believes she and her team-mates should be allowed to compete in individual events and carry the fight to the Russians on "all fronts", she has told AFP.

Wimbledon Day 10: Quarter-finals guide

Carlos Alcaraz targets his 10th straight win on grass as he bids to reach the Wimbledon semi-finals on Wednesday while Elena Rybakina takes on Ons Jabeur in a repeat of last year's title match.

Major League Cricket aims for US breakthrough

The most ambitious attempt yet to establish professional cricket in the United States gets under way on Wednesday when wickets will be pitched for the start of the inaugural season of Major League Cricket.

NBA adopts flopping penalty, expands coach's challenges

NBA team owners approved rule changes on Tuesday creating an in-game flopping penalty and expanded coach's video replay challenge starting next season, the league announced.

NFL rusher Kamara makes plea deal over 2022 Vegas incident

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara pleaded no contest on Tuesday to a misdemeanor charge over a fight last year in Las Vegas during NFL Pro Bowl weekend.

Djokovic says he's 'favourite' to win Wimbledon

Novak Djokovic said he considers himself "favourite" to lift this year's Wimbledon title even if it makes him sound "arrogant".

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