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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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England flanker Underhill set to miss Six Nations with ankle injury

England flanker Sam Underhill is set to miss the whole of the upcoming Six Nations after his club, Bath, announced on Friday he requires an ankle operation.

'Very difficult' to improve Arsenal in January window, says Arteta

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said it will be difficult to find January signings that will be capable of immediately improving his side as they aim to end a five-year trophy drought.

Chilwell set to leave Chelsea in January: Maresca

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has revealed Ben Chilwell is set to end his troubled spell at Stamford Bridge as the England defender looks for a move in the January transfer window.

Lawrence denies cheating to get England rugby team-mate Mitchell sin-binned

Ollie Lawrence said on Friday there was no cheating on his part following an incident that led to fellow England back Alex Mitchell receiving a yellow card during Bath's defeat by champions Northampton in the Premiership.

Amorim keen to keep hold of Mainoo, Garnacho

Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim has expressed his desire to keep talented youngsters Kobbie Mainoo and Alejandro Garnacho despite rumours the duo could be sold to ease the club's financial pressures.

Milan's Loftus-Cheek sidelined with hamstring injury

Ruben Loftus-Cheek will miss AC Milan's upcoming league fixtures with Como and Cagliari with a hamstring injury, the Serie A club said on Friday.

Sinner doping hearing at sports court fixed for April: CAS

World number one Jannik Sinner will have his hearing into allegations of doping at the Court of Arbitration for Sport on April 16-17, the Lausanne-based body said on Friday.

Spurs boss Postecoglou says Bentancur 'feeling good' after concussion

Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou has said Rodrigo Bentancur is back home and doing fine after his concerning head injury during Wednesday's League Cup semi-final tie with Liverpool.

Guardiola relishing 'hometown' FA Cup tie with class of 92's Salford

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said Manchester United's famous "class of 92" group of former players will make "smart" decisions to help Salford City climb further up English Football League.

UK government says England should play Afghanistan cricket match

England's upcoming Champions Trophy cricket match against Afghanistan should go ahead despite calls for a boycott over the Taliban's treatment of women, according to a senior British government minister.

Dupont questions 'logic' of South African travel in Champions Cup

Toulouse captain Antoine Dupont on Friday "questioned the logic" behind South African sides playing in the Champions Cup as it forces teams to name second-string line-ups due to lengthy travel constraints.

Slot wary of Accrington's 'Champions League final' at Anfield

Liverpool manager Arne Slot said Accrington Stanley's trip to Anfield in the FA Cup third round on Saturday will be the League Two side's "Champions League final".

Dalin heading for victory after Vendee Globe rival loses sail

French skipper Charlie Dalin is firmly on course to win the Vendee Globe non-stop solo round-the-world yacht race after main rival Yoann Richomme informed organisers he had lost a sail during the night.

Neuer returns but Musiala out for Bayern

Bayern Munich captain Manuel Neuer will return for Saturday's trip to Borussia Moenchengladbach but Jamal Musiala has been ruled out, coach Vincent Kompany confirmed Friday.

Auger-Aliassime belatedly beats Paul to reach Adelaide final

Felix Auger-Aliassime needed four match points and nearly three hours to beat Tommy Paul 7-6 (7/3), 3-6, 6-4 and reach the Adelaide International final on Friday.

Red-hot Gauff vows to keep cool in Australian Open title charge

Red-hot Coco Gauff said Friday that keeping cool in tough moments was behind a scintillating run of form that has made her a major threat to Aryna Sabalenka at the Australian Open.

Zverev says he has mindset to finally win Grand Slam in Melbourne

World number two Alexander Zverev insisted Friday he has the mindset to win a first Grand Slam -- but admitted Jannik Sinner was red-hot favourite to defend his Australian Open title.

'Control freak' Swiatek describes shock and 'chaos' over doping ban

Iga Swiatek described the inner turmoil and "chaos" of her doping ban Friday ahead of the Australian Open, calling it "the worst time in my life".

Sinner in dark over verdict as ATP says doping case 'run by the book'

World number one Jannik Sinner said Friday he did not know when the highest court in sport will deliver its verdict as ATP chairman Andrea Gaudenzi stressed the Italian's doping case was "run by the book".

Englishman Hall grabs share of Sony Open lead

England's Harry Hall carded a six-under-par 64 to grab a share of the lead at the PGA Tour's Sony Open in Hawaii on Thursday.

Olympic champ Zheng says 'getting closer' to top-ranked Sabalenka

Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen said at the Australian Open Friday that she is getting "closer and closer" to Aryna Sabalenka, having been well beaten in last year's final by the big-hitting Belarusian.

Osaka to play Australian Open after 'devastating' injury pullout

Naomi Osaka declared Friday that she would "for sure" play her first-round match at the Australian Open after suffering an abdominal injury last week.

'Disruptor' Medvedev ready to bring down Sinner and Alcaraz

Daniil Medvedev said Friday he had one of his best pre-seasons ever in a bid to finally win an Australian Open, pledging to be a "disruptor" against Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz.

Atletico can seize La Liga lead as Osasuna visit

With Spanish champions Real Madrid and their arch-rivals Barcelona in Saudi Arabia for the Spanish Super Cup, Atletico Madrid's sights are firmly set on top spot in La Liga.

Sinner declares innocence as ATP chief says doping case 'run by the book'

World number one Jannik Sinner said Friday he had done nothing wrong as ATP chairman Andrea Gaudenzi stressed the Italian's doping case was "run by the book" with no preferential treatment.

Sabalenka has 'target on her back' in pursuit of Australian Open 'history'

World number one Aryna Sabalenka said Friday she wants to "put my name into history" by winning a third straight Australian Open title, but is aware she "has a target on her back".

Veteran Monfils powers past teenager to reach 35th final

The 38-year-old Gael Monfils swept aside an opponent half his age on Friday to reach the final of the Auckland Classic, setting up a shot at his 13th title.

Murray braced for Djokovic ire in coaching debut at Australian Open

Andy Murray says he is ready to be on the receiving end of Novak Djokovic's ire in pressure moments at the Australian Open, with the "unique opportunity" to coach him worth it.

Combustible Kyrgios says tennis 'a bit mundane' without him

Nick Kyrgios claimed Friday tennis was getting mundane without him as he prepares for his Grand Slam comeback at the Australian Open, saying he was feeling "pretty good" after an injury scare.

Los Angeles Rams playoff game moved to Arizona over fires: NFL

The Los Angeles Rams home playoff game against the Minnesota Vikings has been moved to Arizona due to raging wildfires in the city, the National Football League said Thursday.

ATP chief insists Sinner doping case 'run by the book'

ATP chairman Andrea Gaudenzi has insisted Jannik Sinner's doping case was "run by the book" with no preferential treatment, and expressed confidence that tennis would survive should the Italian be banned.

Inter Miami's Mascherano cools Neymar talk

Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano expects to bring in several new faces to support Lionel Messi in Major League Soccer next season but says it is "impossible to think about" Brazilian Neymar being one of them.

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