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No penalty practice for Fleetwood hero Haughey before he downs Arsenal

Fleetwood shootout star Conor Haughey did not even practise penalties before his decisive spot-kick saw the fourth-tier side knock Premier League champions Arsenal out of the League Cup in one of the all-time great upsets.

Springboks pick six uncapped players for Nations Championship

South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus named six uncapped players on Wednesday for the northern hemisphere leg of the Nations Championship.

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Duckett, Brook set up England attacking declaration in first Test

Ben Duckett and Harry Brook struck blistering half-centuries as England declared their innings at 325-9 late on the opening day of the first Test against New Zealand in Mount Maunganui on Thursday.

Ex-Inter Milan owner named head of Indonesian FA

Former Inter Milan owner Erick Thohir was named Indonesia's football association chief on Thursday, the organisation said, several months after one of the worst stadium disasters in the sport's history.

Jokic triple as Nuggets down Mavs, LeBron return sparks Lakers

Nikola Jokic bagged his 21st triple-double of the season Wednesday as the Denver Nuggets maintained their grip on the top spot in the NBA's Western Conference with a 118-109 victory over the Dallas Mavericks.

England power to 279-5 in first Test against New Zealand

Ben Duckett and Harry Brook struck blistering half-centuries as England raced to 279-5 at dinner on the opening day of the first Test against New Zealand in Mount Maunganui on Thursday.

Jokic triple as Nuggets down Mavs, Sixers survive scare

Nikola Jokic bagged his 21st triple-double of the season as the Denver Nuggets maintained their grip on top spot in the NBA's Western Conference on Wednesday with a 118-109 victory over the Dallas Mavericks.

Alcaraz makes winning return to reach Argentina quarters

Carlos Alcaraz made a winning return to tennis after a four-month injury absence on Wednesday, defeating Serbia's Laslo Djere to advance to the quarter-finals of the Argentina Open in Buenos Aires.

Duckett's 84 hands England rapid start to first New Zealand Test

Opener Ben Duckett was dismissed for a rapid 84 as England's trademark attacking style dominated the start of the first Test against New Zealand in Mount Maunganui on Thursday.

Will Man Utd become football's latest state-backed project?

Prospective new owners of Manchester United have until Friday to reveal their interest in buying one of the world's biggest clubs, with a rumoured bid from Qatar sending shockwaves through European football.

Man City back in business after statement win at Arsenal

Written off at times during an unusually erratic season, resurgent Manchester City delivered a resounding statement as they moved to the top of the Premier League with a 3-1 victory at title rivals Arsenal on Wednesday.

India get closer to World Cup semi-final but Pakistan stay in contention

India took a step towards qualification for the semi-finals of the Women's T20 World Cup while Pakistan notched their first win in emphatic style in a double-header in Cape Town on Wednesday.

NBA icon Jordan donating $10 million to nonprofit

Basketball great Michael Jordan will make a record-breaking $10 million donation to the Make-A-Wish foundation to mark his 60th birthday later this week, a statement said on Wednesday.

Mahomes vows repeat as Chiefs, fans celebrate Super Bowl

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes on Wednesday vowed to win more NFL championships as the team celebrated with thousands of fans on a victory parade to mark their latest Super Bowl triumph.

Rublev, Zverev crash in Rotterdam

Fifth-ranked Andrey Rublev and former world number two Alexander Zverev both crashed out of the Rotterdam ATP event on Wednesday.

'Flying' Adeyemi sinks Chelsea in Champions League

A superb length-of-the-field goal from Borussia Dortmund forward Karim Adeyemi helped his side to a 1-0 win over Chelsea on Wednesday, putting them in the box seat to qualify for the Champions League quarter-finals.

Nicole sacked as Salernitana coach for second time in month

Serie A strugglers Salernitana on Wednesday fired coach Davide Nicola for the second time in a month.

Benfica with one foot in Champions League quarters after beating Club Brugge

Benfica closed in on a place in the quarter-finals of this season's Champions League after easing to a 2-0 victory over Club Brugge in Belgium in the first leg of their last-16 tie on Wednesday.

Girma breaks 25-year-old 3,000m world indoor record, Duplantis wins

Ethiopia's Lamecha Girma shattered the 25-year-old world indoor 3,000m record on Wednesday by more than one second at the Lievin meeting as Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis won his third successive pole vault event.

Benzema bags two penalties as Madrid defeat Elche

Karim Benzema netted two penalties as Real Madrid breezed to a 4-0 win over rock-bottom Elche on Wednesday to cut the gap on La Liga leaders Barcelona back to eight points.

Man City sink Arsenal to seize top spot in title race

Pep Guardiola hailed Manchester City's second half power surge as the champions knocked Arsenal off the top of the Premier League with a crucial 3-1 win on Wednesday.

Tour changes won't 'screw' bottom half players, says McIlroy

Rory McIlroy says the PGA Tour's plans to streamline their bigger events won't harm golfers lower down the rankings.

Dortmund's Adeyemi sinks Chelsea with stunning solo goal

A superb length-of-the-field goal from Borussia Dortmund forward Karim Adeyemi gave his side a 1-0 win over Chelsea at home in their Round of 16 Champions League clash on Wednesday.

Benzema bags two penalties as Madrid crush Elche

Karim Benzema netted two penalties as Real Madrid breezed to a 4-0 win over Elche on Wednesday to cut the gap on La Liga leaders Barcelona back to eight points.

Girma shatters 25-year-old 3,000m world record, Duplantis wins

Ethiopia's Lamecha Girma shattered the 25-year-old world 3,000m indoor record on Wednesday by more than one second at the Lieven meeting as Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis won his third successive pole vault event.

Slick Man City sink Arsenal to seize top spot in title race

Manchester City earned a crucial 3-1 win against title rivals Arsenal as the resurgent champions knocked the Gunners off the top of the Premier League on Wednesday.

Muneeba hits landmark century as Pakistan defeat Ireland at T20 World Cup

Opening batter Muneeba Ali became the first ever woman to score a hundred for Pakistan in Twenty20 internationals when she smashed 102 to set-up a 70-run win over Ireland in the T20 World Cup at Newlands on Wednesday.

Warburton backs Wales strike that could scupper England Six Nations clash

Former Wales captain Sam Warburton has thrown his weight behind a possible players' strike that could threaten next week's Six Nations rugby clash against England in Cardiff.

Muneeba cracks Pakistan's first ever women's T20I century

Muneeba Ali hit the first century of the Women's T20 World Cup and the first ever by a Pakistani woman when she made 102 against Ireland at Newlands in Cape Town on Wednesday.

Swiatek routs Collins in 53 minutes at Doha Open

World number one Iga Swiatek needed just 53 minutes to rout Danielle Collins and reach the Doha Open quarter-finals on Wednesday.

Man United and Barca needed a 'reset' - Ten Hag

Erik ten Hag said Manchester United and Barcelona both needed a "reset" after years of disappointment on Wednesday.

Hope and Powell named Windies white-ball cricket captains

Shai Hope was named the new captain of the West Indies one-day team on Wednesday, with Rovman Powell taking the reigns of the Twenty20 side.

Wales players' strike threat could scupper England Six Nations clash

Support appeared to be growing Wednesday for a possible strike by Wales rugby players that could threaten next week's Six Nations clash against England in Cardiff.

Jorgenson 'so happy' after winning Tour of Oman by just one second

Movistar's Matteo Jorgenson collected his first general classification victory as he held on to win the Tour of Oman by one second on Wednesday.

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