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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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Postecoglou says Europa League a 'great opportunity' for Spurs

Ange Postecoglou believes the Europa League provides Tottenham Hotspur with a "great opportunity" to revive a faltering campaign, with key players set to return for Thursday's last-16 first-leg tie at Dutch side AZ Alkmaar.

FIFA to pay $1 billion prize money for Club World Cup

FIFA on Wednesday announced it will pay total prize money of one billion dollars to participants in the Club World Cup taking place in the United States this year.

Coach Walter bemoans execution in South Africa Champions Trophy semi-final loss

South African head coach Rob Walter refused to admit his team lacked in effort during Wednesday's 50-run defeat in the Champions Trophy semi-final against New Zealand in Lahore.

England boss Borthwick adamant dropped Marcus Smith still a 'game-changer'

England coach Steve Borthwick insists Marcus Smith can remain a "game-changer" despite dropping him to the bench for Sunday's Six Nations clash against Italy at Twickenham.

Inter's strike force seize control of Champions League last-16 tie

Inter Milan's powerful strike duo of Marcus Thuram and Lautaro Martinez combined to give the Italians a handy 2-0 advantage over Dutch side Feyenoord after an absorbing Champions League last-16 first leg Wednesday.

Europa League win can change dire Man United season: Amorim

Manchester United coach Ruben Amorim said Wednesday winning the Europa League could make a "massive difference" to his team's disappointing season, but was not vital in the big picture of the club's future.

New Zealand crush South Africa to reach Champions Trophy final

Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson struck hundreds as New Zealand eased to a 50-run win over South Africa in Lahore on Wednesday to set up a rematch with India in the Champions Trophy final.

World Athletics chief happy with Kenya doping progress

World Athletics chief Sebastian Coe said on Wednesday he was satisfied with the progress made by Kenya in fighting doping which had threatened to make the country a sporting pariah.

FIFA to pay $1 billion prize money for Club World Cup: source

FIFA will pay total prize money of one billion dollars to participants in the Club World Cup taking place in the United States this year, a source close to negotiations told AFP on Wednesday.

England bench Marcus Smith for Italy Six Nations match

England coach Steve Borthwick has dropped Marcus Smith from his starting side for the Six Nations clash against Italy at Twickenham on Sunday.

Alldritt set to face Ireland despite groin 'tightness'

France No 8 Gregory Alldritt said Wednesday he is fit to face Ireland in a potential Six Nations title decider despite missing two training sessions this week with a groin issue.

Kobe, Shanghai take control in Champions League last 16

Vissel Kobe took control of their Asian Champions League last 16 clash with Gwangju on Wednesday but Japanese compatriots Kawasaki Frontale fell to a first-leg defeat to Shanghai Shenhua.

New Zealand power to 362-6 in semi-final against South Africa

Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson struck brilliant centuries as New Zealand posted the highest-ever Champions Trophy total of 362-6 in their semi-final against South Africa in Lahore on Wednesday.

Newcastle striker Isak lost car and cash in home raid, court hears

Newcastle striker Alexander Isak's home was raided by a "professional group of travelling burglars" who stole his car and jewellery worth £68,000 ($87,000), a court heard on Wednesday.

No Champions Trophy final deals one last blow to hosts Pakistan

Pakistan cricket fans and former players seethed Wednesday after the host country's already disappointing Champions Trophy suffered one last blow: no final.

DeChambeau shoots down PGA Tour return rumours ahead of LIV Hong Kong

Bryson DeChambeau said in Hong Kong on Wednesday that he was staying with LIV Golf, shooting down rumours he was unhappy on the Saudi-backed circuit and was looking for a way back to the PGA Tour.

Steve Smith retires from one-day cricket after semi-final loss

Steve Smith has retired from one-day internationals following the defeat to India in the Champions Trophy semi-finals, Cricket Australia said on Wednesday.

Steve Smith retires from one-day cricket following semi-final loss

Steve Smith has retired from one-day internationals following Australia's defeat to India in the Champions Trophy semi-finals, Cricket Australia said on Wednesday.

Real Sociedad aim to increase Man United misery in Europa League

Real Sociedad are hoping to forget their struggles this season and compound Premier League giants Manchester United's when they meet on Thursday in the Europa League last 16.

Shami admits playing at one venue 'definitely helps' finalists India

India pace spearhead Mohammed Shami has broken ranks by admitting that playing all their Champions Trophy games at one venue in Dubai has been to their advantage.

LeBron breaks 50,000 scoring barrier, Curry sparks Warriors

LeBron James became the first player in NBA history to score 50,000 career points on Tuesday, extending his lead as the league's all-time record scorer by reaching a milestone tally that may never be surpassed.

'Chase master' Kohli lauded after taking India to brink of Champions glory

Virat Kohli was hailed on Wednesday as the "chase master" after his latest trademark innings took India into a third successive Champions Trophy final.

LeBron James first player in NBA history to score 50,000 points

India great Gavaskar backs Rohit after fat-shaming row

Batting great Sunil Gavaskar backed India skipper Rohit Sharma after a fat-shaming post by an Indian politician, saying cricket is about skill not "modelling".

Raducanu 'couldn't see ball through tears' in Dubai stalker scare

Emma Raducanu revealed Tuesday she "couldn't see the ball through the tears" after being targeted by a stalker during last month's Dubai WTA 1000 tournament.

Alcaraz chases third straight Indian Wells title

Carlos Alcaraz will take a softly-softly approach as he vies to become just the third man to win three straight titles at Indian Wells, where he could find a member of that exclusive club, Novak Djokovic, standing in his way in the quarter-finals.

Aussie Open champ Keys tries to temper Indian Wells expectations

Madison Keys says staying grounded in the wake of her breakthrough Grand Slam title at the Australian Open will be key to building on that success as she heads into the Indian Wells hard court tournament this week.

Dortmund did not 'push past the pain' in Lille draw, says Can

Borussia Dortmund captain Emre Can said his side failed to "push past the pain barrier" in Tuesday's 1-1 home draw with Lille in their Champions League last-16 first leg.

Real edge Atletico in Champions League derby as English duo win away

Real Madrid eked out a 2-1 home victory over crosstown rivals Atletico Madrid, while Arsenal and Aston Villa scored emphatic first-leg victories as the Champions League last 16 kicked off on Tuesday.

Dortmund held by Lille in Champions League first leg

Borussia Dortmund were held to a 1-1 home draw by Lille in their Champions League last-16 first leg on Tuesday after a second-half equaliser from visiting midfielder Hakon Haraldsson.

Eagles ink record new deal with Barkley

Philadelphia Eagles star Saquon Barkley has been rewarded for his record-breaking season, which culminated in a Super Bowl triumph, with the biggest ever NFL contract for a running back, ESPN reported.

Young Gunners fire rampant Arsenal into Champions League box seat against PSV

Arsenal's talented teenage duo Myles Lewis-Skelly and Ethan Nwaneri combined on Tuesday to help the Gunners to an imperious 7-1 Champions League last-16 first leg advantage over a shambolic PSV Eindhoven.

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