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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.

No. 22 UCLA defeats No. 5 Arizona 84-75 despite Kharchenkov's 38 points

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Trent Perry scored 21 points for No. 22 UCLA, which opened the season Monday night by overcoming a career-best 38 points from Arizona’s Ivan Kharchenkov to beat the No.

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Verstappen pips Sainz as Red Bull rule British GP practice

Max Verstappen completed a dominant sweep of Friday's free practice sessions for Red Bull by narrowly outpacing Ferrari's Carlos Sainz on an intriguing day at the British Grand Prix.

Philipsen denies Cavendish Tour stage record in dramatic sprint

Jasper Philipsen won his third stage of the Tour de France in Bordeaux on Friday, overtaking a bitterly disappointed Mark Cavendish in a last-gasp effort after a see-saw struggle to the line.

Berrettini still pained by Wimbledon Covid absence

Former Wimbledon finalist Matteo Berrettini said the pain of having to pull out of the tournament with Covid last year had not healed after he reached the third round on Friday.

Pochettino ready to deliver from 'day one' as new era starts for Chelsea

Mauricio Pochettino admits he has to deliver from "day one" as Chelsea's new manager vowed to win the trust of the troubled club's demanding owners.

Alcaraz shines as Djokovic faces Wimbledon 'duel of veterans'

Carlos Alcaraz moved a step closer to a potential Wimbledon title showdown with Novak Djokovic on Friday as Andy Murray resumed his big-hitting duel with Stefanos Tsitsipas on a star-studded Centre Court schedule.

Philipsen denies Cavendish Tour de France record

Jasper Philipsen of the Alpecin team won his third stage of the Tour de France in Bordeaux on Friday, overtaking veteran Mark Cavendish at the line.

Kenyan record-breaker Faith Kipyegon plans double at worlds

Kenya's record-breaking running star Faith Kipyegon confirmed on Friday she will go for a 1,500m-5,000m double at the world championships in Budapest next month.

Alcaraz cruises into Wimbledon third round

Carlos Alcaraz swept into the third round of Wimbledon on Friday, beating Frenchman Alexandre Muller 6-4, 7-6 (7/2), 6-3.

The queue: the long wait that's part of Wimbledon

Tickets for Wimbledon's show courts get snapped up months in advance but for tennis fans who miss out, there is always "the queue" -- an institution and an experience in itself.

Sri Lanka see off sorry West Indies in qualifier dead rubber

Sri Lanka maintained their unbeaten record at the Cricket World Cup Qualifier as Pathum Nissanka's hundred helped secure an eight-wicket victory over the West Indies on Friday.

Saliba signs new long-term contract at Arsenal

William Saliba has committed his future to Arsenal after signing a new long-term deal with the Gunners on Friday.

Stokes keeps England's Ashes hopes alive in third Test

England captain Ben Stokes's latest dashing counter-attack kept his side's Ashes hopes alive in the third Test against Australia at Headingley on Friday.

Rivals have no answer as Red Bull dominate British Grand Prix opening practice

Max Verstappen outpaced his team-mate Sergio Perez as the Red Bull pair scored a predictable one-two in Friday's opening practice for this weekend's British Grand Prix.

Alcaraz, Djokovic take centre stage at Wimbledon

Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic can take a step closer to a Wimbledon title showdown on Friday as Andy Murray resumes his big-hitting duel with Stefanos Tsitsipas on a star-studded Centre Court schedule.

Cummins leads from front as Australia tighten grip on third Ashes Test

Australia captain Pat Cummins sparked an England collapse to leave the tourists in command of the third Ashes Test and heading towards a series victory at Headingley on Friday.

England lose Root and Bairstow as Australia take control

Australia strengthened their grip on the third Ashes Test by removing local heroes Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow cheaply as they reduced England to 87-5 on Friday's second day at Headingley.

Wimbledon grass courts 'grippy' despite slips, says director

Wimbledon tournament director Jamie Baker said Friday the grass courts were "good and grippy" despite several high-profile tumbles in the first week of the Grand Slam.

Ancelotti is not to Brazil president Lula's taste as national coach

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva criticised the appointment of Carlo Ancelotti as the new Brazil football coach, claiming he would be better off sorting out the Italian national team's problems.

Liton to helm Bangladesh after shock Tamim resignation

Bangladesh on Friday named Liton Das captain for the remainder of its one-day international series against Afghanistan, following this week's shock resignation of veteran opener Tamim Iqbal.

Wimbledon day 5: Three matches to watch

Defending champion Novak Djokovic faces old rival Stan Wawrinka for the 27th time when they clash on Centre Court for a place in the Wimbledon fourth round.

Richardson weighs in with world-leading 10.71 at US athletics championships

US sprint star Sha'Carri Richardson launched her latest bid for a first World Championships berth with a world-leading 10.71sec in the 100m heats at the US athletics championships in Eugene, Oregon, on Thursday.

Kim and Lin share lead at US Womens Open

South Korean Kim Hyo-joo and China's Lin Xiyu shared the first round lead at the US Women's Open after shooting 4-under-par rounds of 68 at Pebble Beach on Thursday.

Hickling into worlds with Jamaican long jump title

Tissanna Hickling qualified for her first senior world championships after she won the women’s long jump at the Jamaican National Championships on Thursday.

First Nations flags to be flown at women's World Cup stadiums

Flags representing Aboriginal and Maori people will be flown at stadiums hosting women's World Cup matches in Australia and New Zealand after FIFA agreed to the move on Friday.

Blixt blitzes into lead at John Deere Classic

Sweden's Jonas Blixt snatched a two-shot lead over American Grayson Murray after a superb nine-under 62 in the first round of the PGA Tour's John Deere Classic on Thursday.

Richardson clocks world-leading 10.71 at US athletics championships

US sprint star Sha'Carri Richardson launched her latest bid for a first World Championships berth in style Thursday, clocking a world leading 10.71sec to lead the 100m heats at the US athletics championships in Eugene, Oregon.

All Blacks surprise McKenzie with pivotal role against Pumas

In a surprise move, the All Blacks selectors have opted for Damian McKenzie in the pivotal flyhalf role for Saturday's Rugby Championship Test against Argentina in Mendoza.

Murray in charge against Tsitsipas as Wimbledon curfew halts play

Andy Murray was within touching distance of the Wimbledon third round on Thursday when he opened up a two sets to one lead over world number five Stefanos Tsitsipas while Stan Wawrinka set up a tasty clash with Novak Djokovic.

Winger Narawa set for All Blacks debut in Argentina

Emoni Narawa will make his New Zealand debut on the wing in Saturday's Rugby Championship opening match against Argentina, while Chiefs team-mate Damian McKenzie gets the nod at fly-half.

Australia Ashes hero Marsh doubted he'd play another Test

Australia's Mitchell Marsh said Thursday there were times he thought "he might not get back" after he ended a four-year absence from the Test arena with a scintillating Ashes hundred.

Broady conquers demons to upset Ruud at Wimbledon

Britain's Liam Broady said he had realised his dream after shocking Wimbledon fourth seed Casper Ruud, admitting he had been haunted by a painful defeat in the boy's final 12 years ago.

Murray braces for Tsitsipas showdown at Wimbledon as Wawrinka advances

Andy Murray takes on Stefanos Tsitsipas in the standout match at Wimbledon on Thursday in a contest with a spicy history after Stan Wawrinka set up a tasty clash with Novak Djokovic.

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