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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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Osaka into first semi-final since 2022 ahead of Australian Open

Former world number one Naomi Osaka reached her first semi-final since 2022 after fighting back at the Auckland Classic on Friday.

Axing could be end for India's 'Hitman' Rohit in Test cricket

Rohit Sharma rose from humble beginnings to captain India but he was axed Friday for the decisive fifth Test against Australia to nudge the "Hitman" closer to retirement.

Rohit-less India 57-3 as Australia assert early control in final Test

India lost three wickets and Virat Kohli had a huge let-off as Australia's fearsome attack made early inroads during the first session of the decisive fifth and final Test on Friday.

Philadelphia name South African Carnell as new head coach

Bradley Carnell, who guided first-year expansion side St. Louis to an MLS playoff top seeding, was named the new coach of the Philadelphia Union on Thursday.

Vikings-Lions showdown to end season will decide NFC top seed

A showdown between Minnesota and Detroit will decide a first-round bye and home-field advantage in the playoffs while two other post-season spots will be decided when the NFL regular season ends Sunday.

Allen and Goff to start NFL Pro Bowl Games as Mahomes snubbed

Buffalo's Josh Allen and Detroit's Jared Goff were named Thursday as starting quarterbacks for the NFL Pro Bowl Games while three-time Super Bowl champion Patrick Mahomes of Kansas City was snubbed.

Giannis and Jokic lead NBA All-Star voting with LeBron well back

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo and Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic set the pace in the first fan voting returns for next month's NBA All-Star Game, the league announced Thursday.

Shiffrin hopes to be back on slopes 'in the next week'

Mikaela Shiffrin on Thursday said that she hopes to "work into some easy turns on snow in the next week or so" as she continues her recovery after suffering a heavy fall in November.

Dumfries double takes Inter into Italian Super Cup final

Denzel Dumfries scored both goals as Inter Milan defeated Atalanta 2-0 on Thursday in Riyadh to book his team a place in the Italian Super Cup final.

Former Australia coach Langer to take charge of London Spirit

Former Australia boss Justin Langer has been given the task of reviving the London Spirit's fortunes in English cricket's controversial Hundred competition after being named head coach of the struggling men's team.

Everton boss Dyche unconcerned by Maupay jibe

Everton manager Sean Dyche insists he has more important things to worry about than Neal Maupay mocking the club on social media.

Premier League chief fears Club World Cup's impact on Man City and Chelsea

Premier League chief executive Richard Masters fears this year's Club World Cup could create "great difficulty" for Manchester City and Chelsea ahead of next season's English top-flight campaign.

Djokovic, Sabalenka into Brisbane quarters as rising stars impress

Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka were in ominous form ahead of the Australian Open as both powered into the Brisbane International quarter-finals on Thursday.

Swiatek battles back to take Poland into United Cup semis

Battling Iga Swiatek took Poland into a United Cup semi-final against Kazakhstan as last year's runners-up beat Britain in the mixed-teams tournament on Thursday.

French downhill ace Sarrazin out of intensive care

French downhill specialist Cyprien Sarrazin is to be repatriated after coming out of intensive care in an Italian hospital where he had undergone surgery for head injuries, the French Ski Federation (FFS) announced Thursday.

Djokovic cruises past Monfils as rising stars impress in Brisbane

Novak Djokovic was in imperious form as he demolished Gael Monfils 6-3, 6-3 to reach the quarter-finals of the Brisbane International on Thursday, with the Australian Open just over a week away.

Agnes Keleti, world's oldest Olympic champion, dies at 103

Agnes Keleti, the world's oldest Olympic champion and Holocaust survivor, has died at the age of 103.

Andreeva, Mpetshi Perricard showcase Australian Open potential

Rising stars Mirra Andreeva of Russia and Frenchman Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard underlined their Australian Open potential with impressive wins at the Brisbane International on Thursday.

Perera's 46-ball ton gives Sri Lanka consolation T20 win over New Zealand

Kusal Perera cracked a career-best 101 off just 46 balls as Sri Lanka secured a consolation seven-run victory in the third and final Twenty20 match against New Zealand in Nelson on Thursday.

Coach tight-lipped on whether Rohit will play in final Australia Test

India coach Gautam Gambhir declined to confirm Thursday whether embattled skipper Rohit Sharma would play in the decisive fifth Test against Australia, but said he was "extremely confident" his team could win.

Knicks roll to ninth straight NBA win, Ivey hurt in Pistons victory

Karl-Anthony Towns scored 31 points and Josh Hart delivered his second straight triple-double to propel the New York Knicks to their ninth straight NBA victory on Wednesday, 119-103 over the Utah Jazz.

Perera smashes 46-ball ton as Sri Lanka pile up 218-5 in 3rd NZ T20

Kusal Perera cracked a career-best 101 as Sri Lanka, playing only for pride in the third Twenty20 match against Zealand, posted 218-5 in Nelson Thursday.

Sainz set to step out of comfort zone to defend Dakar Rally title

Veteran Spanish driver Carlos Sainz made history when he won his fourth Dakar Rally last year and is confident that he has what it takes to challenge for victory in this season's gruelling race in Saudi Arabia.

Australia axe Marsh, call-up Webster for fifth India Test

All-rounder Mitch Marsh was axed Thursday from Australia's team for the series-deciding fifth Test against India in Sydney with Beau Webster to make his debut.

Jets quarterback Rodgers ponders NFL future ahead of season finale

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers acknowledged the uncertainties he's facing after the team's NFL season finale against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, which could spell the end of his tenure in New York or even his career.

Eagles' Barkley likely to sit out season finale, ending rushing record bid

Eagles running back Saquon Barkley will probably sit out the regular-season finale against the New York Giants on sunday, ending his pursuit of the NFL single-season rushing record, coach Nick Sirianni said Wednesday.

Leeds and Burnley held to draws as Sunderland blunt Blades

English Championship leaders Leeds had to settle for a 1-1 draw with Blackburn following a frantic finish to their New Year's Day clash at Elland Road.

Arteta reveals Arsenal hit by virus before vital win at Brentford

Mikel Arteta has revealed Arsenal's preparations for their 3-1 win at Brentford were hampered by a virus that swept through his squad.

Arsenal close gap on Liverpool as Jesus stars again

Arsenal closed the gap on Premier League leaders Liverpool to six points as Gabriel Jesus extended his hot-streak in a 3-1 win at Brentford on Wednesday.

Zverev injured as holders Germany crash at United Cup, USA advance

Elena Rybakina's Kazakhstan dumped defending champions Germany out of the United Cup on Wednesday with Alexander Zverev sidelined by an arm injury barely a week away from the Australian Open, while top seeds USA beat China to reach the semi-finals.

Tschofenig takes overall Four Hills lead after second leg win

Austrian ski-jumper Daniel Tschofenig won the second leg of the annual Four Hills tournament in Garmisch-Partenkirchen on Wednesday to move into the overall lead.

Leeds and Burnley held to draws as Windass hits Wednesday wonder strike

English Championship leaders Leeds had to settle for a 1-1 draw with Blackburn Rovers following a frantic finish to their New Year's Day clash at Elland Road.

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