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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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Angry Medvedev squanders four match points, crashes out in Dubai

Former world number one Daniil Medvedev crashed out of the Dubai Championships on Thursday, squandering four match points before losing a bad-tempered quarter-final to Tallon Griekspoor of the Netherlands.

Ireland's Ringrose banned for Six Nations showdown against France

Garry Ringrose will miss Ireland's crucial Six Nations clash against France on March 8 after being handed a three-match ban for his red card against Wales.

Let me entertain you, says Duplantis

Pole vault king Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis said on Thursday he would like to do more events like his one-off sprint race with Karsten Warholm -- but he's not about to fall out of love with his main discipline.

Double-shift Sainz tops Bahrain F1 testing times

Carlos Sainz put in a double shift at pre-season Formula 1 testing on Thursday, the Spaniard topping the times after covering twice the usual Bahrain grand prix race distance of 57 laps at the wheel of his new Williams.

Sinner dropped from Laureus awards list after doping ban

Jannik Sinner had his nomination for the prestigious Laureus sportsman of the year award withdrawn on Thursday after he was banned for three months following two failed drugs tests, an official said.

Double-shift Sainz tops Bahrain testing times

Carlos Sainz put in a double shift at pre-season testing on Thursday, the Spaniard topping the times after covering twice the usual Bahrain grand prix race distance of 57 laps at the wheel of his new Williams.

England lock Martin ruled out of rest of Six Nations

England lock George Martin has been ruled out of the team's final two Six Nations matches with knee and shoulder problems.

England's limp Champions Trophy exit underlines sharp decline

England's sorry exit from the Champions Trophy following defeat against Afghanistan is painful proof of the end of an era for the former kings of white-ball cricket.

For Tour de France foreign starts are a money-spinner

As the Tour de France this week unveiled its fourth foreign start in five years in Barcelona, organisers could point to the financial logic while fending off political criticism from those who believe the world's greatest cycling race should exclusively showcase its home country.

Legendary Irish trio to retire at end of Six Nations

Three "legends" of Irish rugby, record caps holder Cian Healy, last year's Six Nations title-winning skipper Peter O'Mahony and fellow Test centurion Conor Murray will retire from international rugby at the end of the Six Nations they announced on Thursday.

Marquez 'has fire inside again' ahead of MotoGP season opener

Six-time world champion Marc Marquez warned on Thursday that he has the fire back in his belly ahead of MotoGP's season-opening race in Thailand.

Hosts Pakistan finish bottom after Bangladesh match washed out

Pakistan's last Champions Trophy group match with Bangladesh on Thursday was abandoned without a ball being bowled in Rawalpindi because of rain, ensuring the host country's title defence ended with a wet whimper.

'Excited' Pietersen joins IPL's Delhi as team mentor

Former England captain Kevin Pietersen on Thursday joined Indian Premier League team Delhi Capitals as mentor for the upcoming edition of the lucrative T20 tournament.

South Korea's Kim A-lim grabs LPGA lead in windy Singapore

South Korea's Kim A-lim defied windy conditions at Sentosa Golf Club in Singapore to lead the HSBC Women's World Championship by one stroke from England's Charley Hull after Thursday's opening round.

Buoyant Afghans plot Australia downfall after dumping out England

Afghanistan skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi on Thursday targeted another big scalp in the form of Australia after knocking England out of the Champions Trophy, with a semi-final spot the prize.

Japan end USA's SheBelieves Cup run with 2-1 triumph

Japan won the SheBelieves Cup on Wednesday, Yuka Momiki and Toko Koga scoring in the 2-1 victory that ended the Americans' bid for a sixth straight title in the round-robin tournament.

Bayern face Stuttgart as crunch fortnight looms

Bayern Munich's Bundesliga clash in Stuttgart on Friday is the first stop in a season-defining fortnight for Vincent Kompany's team.

IOC candidate Samaranch says experience key to handling 'complex world'

IOC presidential candidate Juan Antonio Samaranch Junior told AFP he has the experience to deal with heads of state in a rapidly changing world where previously undisputed truths such as "universality, fraternity and unity" are now disputed.

Colombia beat Australia 2-1 in SheBelieves Cup

Catalina Usme scored the game-winner as Colombia beat Australia 2-1 in the SheBelieves Cup on Wednesday in the curtain-raiser to the United States's clash with Japan for the tournament title.

Amorim plans Garnacho talks after Man Utd star's abrupt exit

Ruben Amorim will speak with Alejandro Garnacho after the Manchester United star made an abrupt exit following his controversial substitution in the 3-2 win against Ipswich on Wednesday.

Asencio 'affected' by death chants: Real Madrid's Ancelotti

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said his defender Raul Asencio was "affected" by chants calling for him to die on Wednesday at Real Sociedad in the Copa del Rey.

'We will be back': Guardiola vows to rebuild Man City

Pep Guardiola insisted Manchester City will be a Premier League force again in the future after Erling Haaland sealed a 1-0 win at Tottenham on Wednesday.

Arsenal 'lack spark', says Arteta as title bid fizzles out

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta conceded his side lacked the creative spark to break down Nottingham Forest after a 0-0 draw on Wednesday dealt a fresh blow to the Gunners' Premier League title bid.

Endrick gives Real Madrid edge on Real Sociedad in Copa del Rey semi

Endrick's well-taken strike earned Real Madrid a 1-0 win at Real Sociedad in a tight Copa del Rey semi-final first leg clash on Wednesday.

England earn Women's Nations League win over Spain in World Cup final rematch

Jess Park fired England to a 1-0 win against Spain on Wednesday in a Women's Nations League clash that provided a measure of revenge for their World Cup final defeat.

Waikato Chiefs coach McMillan to take reins at Munster

Waikato Chiefs coach Clayton McMillan will leave New Zealand at the end of the Super Rugby season to take the reins at Irish club Munster, it was announced Thursday.

PSG hit seven in French Cup rout to join Dunkerque in semis

Paris Saint-Germain cruised into the French Cup semi-finals after thrashing fourth-tier Stade Briochin 7-0 on Wednesday, while second-tier Dunkerque came from two goals down to beat Brest 3-2.

Liverpool 13 points clear in Premier League after Newcastle win

Liverpool took another giant stride towards the Premier League title with a 2-0 win over Newcastle to move 13 points clear at the top of the table on Wednesday.

Liverpool dispatch Newcastle as title moves into sight after Arsenal stalemate

Liverpool moved a giant step closer to the Premier League title with a ruthless 2-0 win against Newcastle, while Arsenal's challenge is in tatters after a 0-0 draw against Nottingham Forest on Wednesday.

Sesko sends Leipzig to German Cup final four

A second-half Benjamin Sesko penalty steered RB Leipzig to a 1-0 win at home to Wolfsburg and a place in the semi-finals of the German Cup on Wednesday.

Haaland back with a bang as Man City sink Spurs

Erling Haaland returned from injury to clinch Manchester City's 1-0 win at Tottenham as the troubled champions moved into fourth place in the Premier League on Wednesday.

Arsenal draw another blank in Forest stalemate

Arsenal's Premier League title challenge suffered another damaging blow after they were shut out by Nottingham Forest in a 0-0 stalemate on Wednesday.

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