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Manchester United stand-in captain calls for change after Bournemouth loss

Manchester United’s stand-in captain said the team must change after a 3-0 home defeat by Bournemouth extended a damaging run of results.

Kane primed to pip Yamal, Mbappe to Ballon d'Or glory

England captain Harry Kane is the favourite to win a wide open race to be crowned Ballon d'Or winner at a glitzy London ceremony on Monday, with Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe also in the running to be named the world's best footballer.

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Injury threatens Ireland captain Sexton's Six Nations

Ireland captain Johnny Sexton was set to undergo surgery on Tuesday after suffering a cheekbone injury that threatens his involvement in this season's Six Nations.

Conte eager to see Son rediscover best form

Tottenham Hotspur manager Antonio Conte said Son Heung-min still has some way to go to regain his best form but is confident the South Korea star can hit the heights again this season.

Ronaldo set for hero's welcome in Saudi Arabia

Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo will be greeted by thousands of adoring fans in Riyadh on Tuesday after quitting top-level football for a lucrative spell at Saudi Arabia's Al Nassr.

Pele's 100-year-old mother, 'Dona Celeste'

The funeral procession Tuesday for Brazilian football legend Pele, who died last week at age 82, passed by the house where his 100-year-old mother, Celeste Arantes, still lives.

Ageing football stars drawn to Gulf for one last payday

Since Brazilian legend Rivelino joined Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal in the late 1970s the Gulf region has become a lucrative haven as a final staging post for ageing stars.

China's Zhao Xintong and Zhang Jiankang suspended in snooker fixing probe

Former UK champion Zhao Xintong and Zhang Jiankang have become the latest Chinese players to be suspended from the World Snooker Tour during an investigation into alleged match-fixing, it was announced Tuesday.

Messi leaves hometown to return to PSG

Argentina captain Lionel Messi finally left for Paris in a private jet late on Monday after an extended period celebrating last month's World Cup victory in his home town of Rosario.

Sweet smell of success for Chicherit in Dakar Rally

French driver Guerlain Chicherit bounced back from five punctures on Monday to win Tuesday's third stage of the Dakar Rally which was shortened from 447 kilometres to 378km due to torrential rain.

Emery says World Cup winner Martinez '100 percent' focused on Villa

Unai Emery is adamant Emiliano Martinez is now "100 percent" focused on Aston Villa ahead of his expected return to action against Wolves on Wednesday following the Argentina goalkeeper's World Cup-winning heroics.

Springboks to face All Blacks twice before Rugby World Cup

Defending champions South Africa will confront greatest rivals New Zealand twice in the build-up to the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France.

Saudi's Al Nassr look to 'galacticos' era after signing Ronaldo

Few expected Cristiano Ronaldo to rock up in Riyadh but Saudi Arabia's Al Nassr came up with the cash when it counted to pull off the biggest coup in Gulf football history.

'See you soon': Ronaldo set for hero's welcome in Saudi Arabia

Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo will be greeted by thousands of adoring fans in Riyadh on Tuesday after quitting top-level football for a lucrative spell at Saudi Arabia's Al Nassr.

Springbok World Cup-winning skipper Kolisi signs for Racing 92

South Africa's 2019 Rugby World Cup-winning captain Siya Kolisi signed for Top 14 side Racing 92 on Tuesday and will join them after the Springbok defence of their title later this year.

NFL player critical after suffering cardiac arrest during game

Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin collapsed on the field after suffering a cardiac arrest during Monday night's game against the Cincinnati Bengals and is in critical condition in hospital, his team said.

No grudges as Djokovic feels 'the love' in Australia

Novak Djokovic said Tuesday the reception he had received in Australia was more than he could wish for and the good vibes would reflect in his tennis as he targets a 22nd Grand Slam title this month.

Berrettini beats Ruud at United Cup as Sakkari puts Greece through

Matteo Berrettini put Italy into the city final of the inaugural United Cup with a brilliant attacking win over world number three Casper Ruud in Brisbane on Tuesday, while Maria Sakkari helped send Greece through.

Djokovic romps in first singles clash in Australia since deportation

Novak Djokovic swept to victory in his first singles match on Australian soil since being deported a year ago, crushing Frenchman Constant Lestienne at the Adelaide International on Tuesday to kick-start his bid for another Grand Slam title.

Mitchell's stunning 71 points leads Cavs, Lakers and Sixers win

Cleveland's Donovan Mitchell scored a stunning 71 points -- matching the eighth-most ever in an NBA game -- as the Cavaliers erased a 21-point deficit to beat the Chicago Bulls 145-134 in overtime on Monday.

NFL player in 'critical condition' after collapsing on field

Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin collapsed on the field during his Monday night game against the Bengals and was taken to a Cincinnati hospital where he is in "critical condition," the NFL said, adding that the match had been postponed.

Medvedev comes through tough test at Adelaide International

Former world number one Daniil Medvedev opened his 2023 singles campaign Tuesday with a tough workout from Lorenzo Sonego, who pressed him hard before retiring hurt at the Adelaide International.

Brilliant Berrettini beats Ruud at United Cup

Matteo Berrettini put Italy into the city final of the inaugural United Cup with a brilliant attacking win over world number three Casper Ruud in Brisbane on Tuesday.

From F1 to CR7, oil-rich Saudi Arabia's sports shopping spree

Al Nassr's surprise capture of football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo is the latest in a string of high-profile sports acquisitions by oil-rich Saudi Arabia.

Ronaldo's Al Nassr move underlines Portugal star's decline

Unwanted by Europe's elite clubs, Cristiano Ronaldo's steep decline has been laid bare by a move to Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr that signals the end of his reign as one of football's most feared strikers.

Marseille, Rennes post wins to maintain Champions League chase

Marseille and Rennes kept up their chase for Champions League football on Monday with both coming through after hard-fought 2-1 wins over Montpellier and Nice respectively.

World Cup winner Mac Allister happy at Brighton

Alexis Mac Allister insists he is happy to stay at Brighton after helping Argentina win the World Cup.

Ronaldo arrives in Saudi Arabia ahead of grand Al Nassr unveiling

Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo arrived in Riyadh ahead of his grand unveiling before thousands of fans at Saudi Arabia's Al Nassr club on Tuesday, after sealing a shock move estimated at more than 200 million euros.

Marseille post fourth successive win with victory at Montpellier

Marseille kept up their chase for Champions League football with a hard-fought 2-1 win at Montpellier on Monday, a fourth successive win that keeps them third in Ligue 1.

Liverpool stunned by Brentford as Reds pay for defensive woes

Liverpool crashed to a shock 3-1 defeat against Brentford as a series of defensive blunders damaged their bid for a top four finish in the Premier League on Monday.

Tennis legend Navratilova facing 'double whammy' cancer battle

Tennis legend Martina Navratilova says she is hoping for a "favourable outcome" after being diagnosed with breast and throat cancer.

Brazilians stream to Santos to pay tribute to Pele

They came from across Brazil, streaming to the southeastern port city of Santos to pay their last respects to the greatest football hero ever to captivate the land of the "beautiful game": Pele.

Furushashi's late strike earns Celtic share of points with Rangers

Kyogo Furuhashi's late leveller earned Scottish Premiership leaders Celtic a 2-2 draw with bitter rivals Rangers on Monday to maintain their nine-point lead at the top of the table.

Tennis legend Navratilova faces cancer battle