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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's in-form Head confirmed fit for Boxing Day Test

Batsman Travis Head was declared fit for the Boxing Day Test against India on Wednesday in a big boost for Australia while Scott Boland was confirmed as the injured Josh Hazlewood's replacement.

Brazilian midfielder Oscar returns to Sao Paulo

Brazilian international midfielder Oscar, who played for Chelsea, is returning to Sao Paulo, where he started his career, the club announced on Tuesday.

'Wemby' and 'Ant-Man' to make NBA Christmas debuts

Victor Wembanyama and Anthony Edwards will play Christmas Day games for the first time on Wednesday as the NBA delivers its 77th year of contests on the holiday.

Chiefs seek top seed in holiday test for playoff-bound NFL teams

Defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City can clinch a first-round bye and home-field advantage in the NFL post-season with a victory Wednesday at Pittsburgh as four playoff-bound teams face a holiday test.

Leicester boss Van Nistelrooy aware of 'bigger picture' as Liverpool await

Ruud van Nistelrooy is determined to keep sight of the "bigger picture" after recent defeats followed a winning start to his reign as Leicester boss.

Maresca expects Man City to be in title hunt as he downplays Chelsea's chancs

Enzo Maresca believes Manchester City will bounce back into Premier League title contention, while insisting it is "just reality" that Chelsea are not genuine challengers for the crown.

Man Utd boss Amorim vows to stay on course despite Rashford row

Ruben Amorim has insisted he knows what he's doing as the Manchester United manager looks to revive the fallen English giants amid a row over the future of Marcus Rashford.

South Africa opt for all-pace attack against Pakistan

South African captain Temba Bavuma on Tuesday announced an all-pace attack for the first Test against Pakistan starting at SuperSport Park in Centurion on Thursday.

Guardiola adamant Man City slump not all about Haaland

Pep Guardiola has insisted Erling Haaland alone is not responsible for Manchester City's dramatic collapse in form this season.

Everton boss Dyche wary of struggling Man City

Everton manager Sean Dyche has insisted there's no chance of his side being lulled into a false sense of security against faltering Premier League champions Manchester City.

Postecoglou says Spurs 'need to reinforce' in transfer window

Ange Postecoglou expects Tottenham Hotspur to bolster their squad during the January transfer window.

Villa boss Emery set for 'very difficult' clash with Newcastle

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery expects his in-form side to face a "very difficult" challenge away to Newcastle on Boxing Day.

India consider second spinner for Boxing Day Test

India captain Rohit Sharma was coy Tuesday on how his team will line up for the Boxing Day Test against Australia, with the option of a second spinner on the table.

Poyet appointed manager at South Korea's Jeonbuk

Former English Premier League player Gus Poyet is to become manager of South Korea's Jeonbuk, the twice Asian club champions said Tuesday.

Teen Konstas to open for Australia in Boxing Day India Test

Sam Konstas will open the batting for Australia in the fourth Test against India, coach Andrew McDonald said Tuesday, while voicing confidence leading batsman Travis Head will be fit to play.

Tennis power couple de Minaur and Boulter get engaged

Tennis glamour couple Alex de Minaur and Katie Boulter have announced their engagement ahead of the start of the 2025 season this week.

Supermaxi yachts eye record in gruelling Sydney-Hobart race

Forecast favourable winds could see the prestigious Sydney-Hobart race record challenged by the supermaxi yachts when the often-brutal bluewater classic sets sail on Thursday.

NBA fines Minnesota guard Edwards $75,000 for outburst

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards was fined $75,000 by the NBA for public criticism of officiating and using inappropriate and profane language, the league announced on Monday.

Inter beat Como to keep in touch with leaders Atalanta

Inter Milan saw off Como 2-0 on Monday to stretch their unbeaten run in Serie A to 11 games and move back to within three points of leaders Atalanta.

Man Utd boss Amorim questions 'choices' of Rashford's entourage

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has questioned the "choices" of those close to forward Marcus Rashford, whose time at Old Trafford could be coming to an end.

England captain Stokes to miss three months with torn hamstring

England Test captain Ben Stokes faces at least three months out after tearing his left hamstring during the tour of New Zealand, team management announced on Monday.

Serie A basement club Monza fire coach Nesta

Serie A's bottom club Monza sacked coach Alessandro Nesta on Monday, a day after a 2-1 loss to Juventus left them five points adrift of safety.

Norwegian Haugan dazzles in men's World Cup slalom win

Norway's Timon Haugan produced a dominant performance to win the men's slalom at Alta Badia on Monday, recording his second World Cup victory.

Arsenal's Saka out for 'many weeks' with hamstring injury

Bukayo Saka will be sidelined for "many weeks" after suffering a hamstring injury in Arsenal's 5-1 win at Crystal Palace, manager Mikel Arteta said Monday.

African players in Europe: Salah leads Golden Boot race after brace

Mohamed Salah surged to the top of the Premier League Golden Boot chart thanks to a double for Liverpool in a 6-3 rout of Tottenham Hotspur at the weekend.

Ireland centre Henshaw signs IRFU contract extension

Ireland centre Robbie Henshaw has signed a two-year contract extension with Six Nations champions Ireland and provincial side Leinster, the Irish Rugby Football Union announced on Monday.

'Devastated' Australian tennis star Purcell provisionally suspended for doping

Two-time Grand Slam doubles champion Max Purcell said Monday he was "devastated" after taking a voluntary suspension for breaking anti-doping rules.

Australian tennis star Purcell provisionally suspended for doping

Two-time Grand Slam doubles champion Max Purcell has taken a voluntary suspension for breaking anti-doping rules, the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) said Monday.

Daniels throws five TDs as Commanders down Eagles, Lions and Vikings win

Washington quarterback Jayden Daniels threw five touchdown passes as the Commanders rallied for a 36-33 victory over Philadelphia that halted the Eagles' 10-game NFL winning streak.

Langers edge Tiger and son Charlie in PNC Championship playoff

Golf superstar Tiger Woods was thrilled by son Charlie's first hole-in-one, but Team Langer got the better of the Woods duo in a playoff for the PNC Championship family golf event crown on Sunday.

Explosive batsman Jacobs gets New Zealand call-up for Sri Lanka series

Hard-hitting New Zealand batsman Bevon Jacobs earned a maiden call-up Monday for their T20 series against Sri Lanka, which marks the start of Mitchell Santner's tenure as white-ball captain.

Holders PSG edge through on penalties in French Cup

Paris Saint-Germain began their defence of the French Cup by edging out Ligue 1 rivals Lens on penalties in the last 64 on Sunday, with goalkeeper Matvey Safonov their hero in the shootout.

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