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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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Australia ready for India's spin challenge, says Smith

Australia captain Steve Smith says his team are confident they can counter India's quality spin attack in their Champions Trophy semi-final in Dubai on Tuesday.

Club Brugge aim to take Aston Villa scalp again in Champions League

Club Brugge are hoping to claim the scalp of Aston Villa for the second time in this season's Champions League as the sides meet once again in the last 16, with the Belgians in buoyant mood after dumping out Atalanta in the play-offs.

Dortmund 'still improving' ahead of Lille clash, says coach Kovac

Borussia Dortmund coach Niko Kovac admitted his side have "a long way to go" despite their recent uptick in form ahead of Tuesday's home Champions League clash with Lille.

Atletico have 'big opportunity' against Real Madrid, says Simeone

Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone admitted city rivals Real Madrid have the more illustrious history but backed his own team to deliver ahead of their tantalising Champions League last-16 derby clash on Tuesday.

FA defends ball after Guardiola says it is difficult to control

The Football Association has robustly defended the ball used in FA Cup matches this season after Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said it was "difficult to control".

Hansen, McCarthy sign new deals with Ireland

Ireland wing Mack Hansen and lock Joe McCarthy have become the latest senior players to sign new contracts with the Irish Rugby Football Union.

Wing Hansen signs new deal with Ireland

Mack Hansen has signed a new two-year contract with Ireland and Connacht Rugby, the Irish Rugby Football Union announced on Monday.

India brace for 'nervy times' against Australia in semi-final

Rohit Sharma warned his India team Monday to expect "fightbacks" and "nervy times" against Australia in the Champions Trophy last four in a rematch of the 2023 ODI World Cup final.

Cavs rally to beat Blazers in OT for 10th straight NBA victory

The Cleveland Cavaliers erased an 18-point deficit to beat the Portland Trail Blazers 133-129 in an NBA overtime thriller and boost their league-best record with a 10th straight victory Sunday, as Boston defeated Denver in a clash of the past two champions.

Finished product Guirassy carrying Dortmund's hopes against Lille

Borussia Dortmund striker Serhou Guirassy takes on his former side Lille in the Champions League last 16 on Tuesday as seemingly the finished product, a decade in the making.

'Beautiful' Champions League offers Arsenal chance to salvage season

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is hoping the glamour of the Champions League can galvanise his injury-ravaged squad from their Premier League funk.

Atletico hoping Alvarez can end Real Madrid heartbreak in Europe

For Atletico Madrid it has been a repetitious and painful tale whenever they have faced city rivals Real Madrid in Europe, but they signed Julian Alvarez to try and rip up the script.

Real Madrid's 'fantastic four' face Atletico test

Real Madrid's galaxy of attacking stars initially struggled to gel this season, but coach Carlo Ancelotti kept faith and now the "fantastic four" are Los Blancos' greatest strength as they face rivals Atletico Madrid in the Champions League.

Messi rests but Miami triumph in Texas

Lionel Messi was rested but Inter Miami had no trouble in dealing with the Houston Dynamo cruising to a 4-1 win in Major League Soccer on Sunday with Telasco Segovia scoring twice.

Cavs rally to beat Blazers in overtime, push NBA win streak to 10 games

The Cleveland Cavaliers erased an 18-point deficit to beat the Portland Trail Blazers 133-129 in an NBA overtime thriller, boosting their league-best record with a 10th straight victory on Sunday as Boston beat Denver in a clash of the past two champions.

Highsmith claims maiden PGA Tour win

American Joe Highsmith earned his first win on the PGA Tour after a final round 7-under-par 64 clinched the Cognizant Classic at Palm Beach Gardens by two strokes.

Troubled Milan sunk at the last by Lazio as furious fans revolt

AC Milan plunged deeper into crisis on Sunday after Pedro's penalty in the eighth minute of stoppage time condemned the seven-time European champions to a 2-1 home defeat to Lazio in front of livid fans.

Pegula tops Kessler to capture first WTA title of 2025 in Austin

World number four Jessica Pegula powered to her first WTA title of 2025 on Sunday, beating McCartney Kessler 7-5, 6-2 in an all-American final in Austin, Texas.

Gouiri, Greenwood fire Marseille to win over Nantes

Marseille stayed second in Ligue 1 as Amine Gouiri and Mason Greenwood scored in a 2-0 home victory over Nantes on Sunday.

Man Utd's goal should be Premier League glory again, says Amorim

Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim said the Red Devils have to target a return to the top of the Premier League after exiting the FA Cup to Fulham on penalties.

Palou begins 'three-peat' bid with victory at St. Petersburg

Reigning IndyCar champion Alex Palou of Chip Ganassi Racing powered to victory in the opening race of the new season at the Grand Prix of St Petersburg on Sunday.

Man Utd crash out of FA Cup as Fulham win shoot-out

Manchester United's dismal season hit a new low as the FA Cup holders crashed out after a 4-3 penalty shoot-out defeat against Fulham in the fifth round on Sunday.

Chakravarthy gives India 'good headache' ahead of Champions Trophy semis

Spinner Varun Chakravarthy on Sunday became a "good headache" for India ahead of their Champions Trophy semi-final against Australia after his match-winning five-wicket haul against New Zealand, said captain Rohit Sharma.

Newcastle consider appeal against Gordon red card

Eddie Howe will consider appealing against Anthony Gordon's red card in Newcastle's FA Cup defeat against Brighton as he tries to stop the England forward missing the League Cup final.

Barca thrash 10-man Real Sociedad to reclaim top spot

Barcelona secured a comfortable 4-0 win over Real Sociedad on Sunday to move back top of La Liga.

Chakravarthy stars as India set up Champions Trophy clash with Australia

Spinner Varun Chakravarthy returned figures of 5-42 as India beat New Zealand by 44 runs on Sunday to set up a semi-final clash with Australia in the Champions Trophy.

Welbeck sinks Newcastle as Brighton reach FA Cup quarters

Danny Welbeck sent Brighton into the FA Cup quarter-finals as his extra-time strike clinched a dramatic 2-1 win against Newcastle in a stormy clash scarred by red cards for both teams.

Dele Alli makes Como squad debut for Roma clash

Former England international Dele Alli could make his debut for Como on Sunday after being selected in the Serie A team's matchday squad for the first time, for their clash at in-form Roma.

Kristoffersen completes weekend double with slalom victory

Henrik Kristoffersen swept over the ruts to take the World Cup slalom in Kranjska Gora on Sunday, a day after winning the giant slalom at the same venue.

Iyer defies Henry to take India to 249-9 in Champions Trophy

A gritty 79 by Shreyas Iyer and Hardik Pandya's late blitz helped India reach 249-9 against New Zealand in the final group match of the Champions Trophy on Sunday.

Brignone stretches overall lead with victory in Kvitfjell super-G

Italy's Federica Brignone moved closer to a second World Cup overall title when she won the super-G in Kvitfjell on Sunday morning, extending her lead over Switzerland's Lara Gut-Behrami who was edged into second place.

Marc Marquez outduels brother Alex for 'dream' Thai MotoGP win

Six-time world champion Marc Marquez used all his experience to fight back from a mid-race wobble to outduel his brother Alex Marquez for a "dream" win in Sunday's season-opening Thai MotoGP.

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