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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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Arteta says 'best is yet to come' as he marks five years at Arsenal

Mikel Arteta says the "best is yet to come" as he celebrated five years in charge of Arsenal on Friday.

Pereira happy to achieve Premier League 'target' with Wolves

Vitor Pereira said he was happy to achieve a career ambition of managing in the Premier League after being appointed by struggling Wolves.

Spurs boss Postecoglou blasts 'offensive' personal criticism

Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou says he welcomes scrutiny but that some of the criticism directed at him is "offensive".

'Life is short': Vonn makes comeback in St Moritz

US ski legend Lindsey Vonn will make her return to World Cup skiing on Saturday in St Moritz at the age of 40, after a near six-year absence and with the 2026 Winter Olympics her ultimate goal.

Man Utd's Mount out for 'several weeks' as injury woes return

Mason Mount is facing another lengthy spell on the sidelines, compounding his misery during another stop-start season at Manchester United.

Chilwell likely to be first to ask to leave Chelsea, says Maresca

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca says Ben Chilwell and Carney Chukwuemeka are likely to be the first players who will want to leave the club due to a lack of game time as the January transfer window looms.

Dias ruled out for up to four weeks as Man City suffer fresh blow

Manchester City defender Ruben Dias has been ruled out for up to four weeks with a muscular issue, compounding Pep Guardiola's problems as he seeks to save the club's season.

Italy's Casse claims first World Cup win in Val Gardena super-G

Mattia Casse claimed his first win in the alpine skiing World Cup on Friday when the veteran took a narrow victory in the super-G at Val Gardena.

Liverpool's Slot says he is Postecoglou 'fan' ahead of Spurs clash

Liverpool manager Arne Slot says he is a fan of Ange Postecoglou's gung-ho approach to football and hopes he wins a trophy -- just not the League Cup -- after the teams were paired together in the semi-finals.

Ex-Wallaby Simmons relishing Top 14 reunion with 'unique' compatriot Skelton

La Rochelle host Clermont in the French Top 14 on Saturday with an Australian feel to both clubs' hefty second rows.

Australia axe McSweeney, call up Konstas for fourth India Test

Opener Nathan McSweeney was dropped from Australia's squad for the fourth Test against India on Friday, with teenager Sam Konstas getting his first call-up.

Tennis season-opening United Cup introduces timeouts

Tactical timeouts will be allowed in mixed-doubles matches at the ATP-WTA season-opening United Cup, organisers said Friday, calling it a world first for tennis.

Guardiola seeks spark as Chelsea eye Premier League summit

Manchester City travel to Aston Villa on Saturday desperately seeking to halt their dramatic slide while Chelsea have the chance to go top of the Premier League, if only briefly.

Messi's Miami to host NYCFC in MLS 2025 season opener

Lionel Messi's Inter Miami will play host to New York City FC in the opening match of the 2025 Major League Soccer season under a schedule unveiled on Thursday.

Australian cricket's One-Day Cup renamed after Dean Jones

Australian cricket's domestic One-Day Cup was Friday renamed the Dean Jones Trophy to honour a pioneer of the 50-over game.

British rider Williams to defend Tour Down Under title

Welshman Stephen Williams confirmed Friday he will defend his Tour Down Under title at the UCI WorldTour season opener in Adelaide next month, with 2023 champion Jay Vine also locked in.

New Nike CEO vows turnaround after earnings drop

Nike reported lower profits on another drop in revenue Thursday, with new CEO Elliott Hill vowing to get the slumping sports giant back on track.

Australia's Raygun says row over musical 'all resolved'

Australian Olympic breakdancer Rachael "Raygun" Gunn says her legal dispute with the makers of a parody musical about her has been resolved, with a new version planned.

Spurs survive Man Utd comeback to reach League Cup semi-finals

Tottenham survived two calamitous errors from stand-in goalkeeper Fraser Forster on Thursday to beat Manchester United 4-3 and set up a League Cup semi-final against Liverpool, staying on track for their first trophy since 2008.

$Chiefs star Mahomes set to face Texans after injury scare$

Chiefs star Mahomes set to face Texans after injury scare

Kansas City Chiefs star quarterback Patrick Mahomes will "most likely play" on Saturday against Houston despite a left ankle sprain suffered last weekend, coach Andy Reid said Thursday.

Australia head swim coach Taylor reappointed till 2028 Olympics

Australia's head swimming coach Rohan Taylor was Friday reappointed to take the country's powerhouse team through to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

Spurs survive scare to beat Man Utd and reach League Cup semi-finals

Tottenham survived two calamitous errors from stand-in goalkeeper Fraser Forster on Thursday to beat Manchester United 4-3 and reach the League Cup semi-finals, staying on track for their first major trophy since 2008.

Guiu hat-trick powers Chelsea to rout of Shamrock Rovers

Teenage striker Marc Guiu scored a hat-trick as Chelsea thrashed Shamrock Rovers 5-1 for their sixth straight Europa Conference League win on Thursday, advancing to the last 16 with maximum points.

Rizwan, Babar steer Pakistan to ODI series win over South Africa

Pakistan veterans Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan laid the foundation for a convincing, series-clinching 81-run win over South Africa in the second one-day international at Newlands on Thursday.

Coe vows to free up voices of IOC members

Sebastian Coe says if he becomes president of the International Olympic Committee he wants a "reset" to give its members more of a voice.

US-based Friedkin Group completes Everton takeover

The US-based Friedkin Group has completed the takeover of Premier League strugglers Everton, ending a turbulent period for the club under the ownership of Farhad Moshiri.

Brighton boss Hurzeler says he can handle Seagulls' slump

Fabian Hurzeler insisted Thursday he could cope with the pressure of Brighton's recent struggles, saying he always knew "this phase would come" in his managerial career.

Wolves appoint Vitor Pereira as head coach

Wolverhampton Wanderers have appointed Vitor Pereira as their new head coach, the Premier League strugglers announced Thursday.

Bottas returns to Mercedes as reserve driver

Valtteri Bottas will return to Mercedes next season as a reserve driver in the wake of Mick Schumacher's decision to leave, the constructor announced Thursday.

Maiden Atal ODI century helps Afghanistan crush Zimbabwe

Sediqullah Atal scored his maiden one-day international century as Afghanistan crushed Zimbabwe by 232 runs in Harare on Thursday to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.

Champions Trophy tug of war shows India's 'stranglehold' on cricket

Pakistan's loss of several Champions Trophy matches underlines India's dominance of cricket -- and that "stranglehold" could tighten with an Indian now heading the global governing body.

Rashford leaving Man Utd could do 'world of good' - Keane

Roy Keane believes leaving Manchester United could do Marcus Rashford the "world of good" as he fears the forward will never regain his hunger at Old Trafford.

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