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Springboks make 12 changes to team for England clash

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World champions South Africa have made a mammoth 12 changes to their starting side for Saturday's match against England …

All Blacks fly-half Barrett returns from concussion against France

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Fly-half Beauden Barrett comes into the All Blacks team to play France this weekend having overcome concussion, New …

Israel face France in Paris football match under tight security

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Israel face France in a Nations League football match in Paris on Thursday surrounded by a huge security operation to …

UEFA launches investigation into Premier League referee Coote

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UEFA has appointed an ethics and disciplinary inspector to investigate Premier League referee David Coote after a video …

Monaco Formula One GP extended until 2031

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Monaco has agreed a six-year contract extension to host the Formula One Grand Prix until 2031, organisers announced on …

Japan expect tough Indonesia test with World Cup spot in reach

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Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu said Thursday he expects a tough test against an Indonesian team filled with European-born …

Late drama as Saudis hold Australia in World Cup qualifier

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Saudi Arabia had a goal disallowed in extra-time as they ground out a scoreless draw against Australia on Thursday, a …

'In-form leader' Fickou starts for France against New Zealand

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France head coach Fabien Galthie said on Thursday Gael Fickou was "a leader" as the experienced centre was named among …

Fickou starts for France against New Zealand

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Experienced centre Gael Fickou is among four changes named by France head coach Fabien Galthie on Thursday for this …

For profit or for all? Argentine football clubs red-card Milei reforms

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A debate over the soul of football is raging in World Cup holders Argentina, pitting defenders of the social role of the …

New Zealand coach hails 'amazing' Chris Wood after fine Forest form

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Chris Wood's prolific goal-scoring for Nottingham Forest is unprecedented for New Zealand football and may never be …

Wembanyama hits another milestone with 50-point game for Spurs

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Victor Wembanyama became the fourth-youngest player to score 50 points in an NBA game when the 20-year-old Frenchman led …

Pumas seek historic win over 'hurt' Irish

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Ireland seek to rebound from an uncharacteristically sloppy performance in the 23-13 defeat to New Zealand by …

Advantage Martin as MotoGP reaches gripping climax in Barcelona

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For the second season running, MotoGP is serving up a nail-biting finale as Jorge Martin and Francesco Bagnaia head into …

Mike Tyson, 58, back in ring to face Youtuber Paul

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Nearly 40 years after making his professional debut, and 19 years after being battered into retirement, a 58-year-old …

Alcaraz beats Rublev to open ATP Finals account, Ruud misses last four chance

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Carlos Alcaraz opened his account at the ATP Finals on Wednesday with an entertaining 6-3, 7-6 (10/8) win over Andrey …

Lyon and Chelsea stay perfect in Women's Champions League

Nov 13 2024

Lyon beat Roma 3-0 to maintain their 100 percent record in Group A of the Women's Champions League on Wednesday, while …

Another clean sheet for Onana as E. Guinea, I. Coast qualify

Nov 13 2024

Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana kept a fourth clean sheet for Cameroon on Wednesday in Africa Cup of Nations …

Kane disappointed by England Nations League withdrawals

Nov 13 2024

Harry Kane says he is disappointed by the high number of withdrawals from the England squad this week, insisting the …

Football 'world order' is changing, says Brazil coach

Nov 13 2024

The "world order" of football is shifting, Brazil's coach Dorival Junior said ahead of a World Cup qualifier Thursday …

Maiden century by Varma gives India unbeatable series lead

Nov 13 2024

Tilak Varma hit a maiden international century as India beat South Africa by 11 runs in the third Twenty20 international …

England will not change 'DNA' against South Africa, says Slade

Nov 13 2024

Henry Slade says England will resist the temptation to "shut up shop" against South Africa as they seek to end a …

Sri Lanka beat New Zealand to go 1-0 up in ODI series

Nov 13 2024

Kusal Mendis and Avishka Fernando both slammed centuries to set up a convincing 45-run victory for Sri Lanka in the …

Spurs coach Popovich suffered 'mild stroke', says NBA team

Nov 13 2024

San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich suffered a "mild stroke" earlier this month but is expected to make a full …

Fernandes hopes Amorim can 'change the energy' at Man Utd

Nov 13 2024

Bruno Fernandes hopes new manager Ruben Amorim can "change the energy" at struggling Manchester United after the …

'Legend' Healy set to equal O'Driscoll record against Pumas

Nov 13 2024

Veteran Irish prop Cian Healy is set to equal Brian O'Driscoll's record of 133 Irish caps after being named on the bench …

Gatland battling 'pain' during tough Wales rebuild

Nov 13 2024

Warren Gatland says he "didn't think there would be this much pain" when he returned to coach Wales for a second time as …

McIlroy aims for glory on happy hunting ground in Dubai

Nov 13 2024

Rory McIlroy gave himself an eight out of 10 for the 2024 season that promised much but delivered only two titles, but …

Alcaraz beats Rublev to open ATP Finals account

Nov 13 2024

Carlos Alcaraz opened his account at the ATP Finals on Wednesday with an entertaining 6-3, 7-6 (10/8) win over Andrey …

Record stand propels Sri Lanka to 324-5 against New Zealand

Nov 13 2024

Top-order batsmen Kusal Mendis and Avishka Fernando both slammed centuries to lead Sri Lanka to an imposing 324-5 in the …

S.Africa football chief arrested on fraud, theft charges

Nov 13 2024

South African Football Association (SAFA) president Danny Jordaan was arrested and charged Wednesday with using the …

Barca's Fati sidelined with hamstring injury

Nov 13 2024

Barcelona winger Ansu Fati has been ruled out for four weeks after suffering a hamstring injury, the Catalan club said …

Gatland changes four for crunch WalesTest against Australia

Nov 13 2024

Under-pressure Wales coach Warren Gatland has made four changes from the side beaten by Fiji to face Australia in …

Performance not results counts for Pumas coach Contepomi

Nov 13 2024

Argentina's impressive set of results in the Rugby Championship breeds confidence but for Felipe Contepomi it is more …

Australia boss warns of 'desperate' Saudis in World Cup qualifier

Nov 13 2024

Australia coach Tony Popovic said Wednesday he is expecting an energetic Saudi Arabia "desperate" for a result under new …

Curry dazzles on Thompson's return as Warriors down Mavs

Nov 13 2024

Stephen Curry scored 37 points as the Golden State Warriors spoiled Klay Thompson's return to the Bay Area with a …

Profiles of candidates for World Rugby chairman election

Nov 13 2024

The race to succeed Bill Beaumont as chairman of World Rugby comes to a conclusion in a vote in Dublin at the governing …

Popham hopes new World Rugby chairman heralds new dawn in concussion issue

Nov 13 2024

Former Wales flanker Alix Popham has told AFP he hopes the new chairman of World Rugby will push for the changes …

France, Italy and Portugal target Nations League quarters

Nov 13 2024

France, Italy and Portugal lead the teams attempting to secure a place in the UEFA Nations League quarter-finals, while …

Indonesia go Dutch in pursuit of World Cup dreams

Nov 13 2024

An Indonesian team under Dutch colonial rule sailed to France for the 1938 World Cup -- they lost their only game 6-0 …

New balls, please, plead top men's tennis players

Nov 13 2024

The small furry objects that are the focus of every tennis player's energy are spinning the stars at the ATP finals into …

Canadian women's coach, two aides out after drone scandal

Nov 13 2024

Canadian women's national team football coach Bev Priestman and two assistants suspended by FIFA over a drone scandal at …

Lincicome ends 20-year LPGA career at hometown event

Nov 12 2024

Brittany Lincicome, a two-time major winner in her 20th LPGA campaign, announced Tuesday she will retire after this …

WADA probed by Canadian officials over drug sample handling

Nov 12 2024

Canada said Tuesday it has opened an investigation into the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) after receiving a complaint …

Barcelona blitz St Poelten in Women's Champions League

Nov 12 2024

A five-goal blitz in the space of 12 minutes sent Barcelona on their way to a 7-0 romp over St Poelten in the Women's …

Sinner turns aside Fritz to close in on ATP Finals last four

Nov 12 2024

Jannik Sinner hit the accelerator at the end of each set as he cruised past Taylor Fritz 6-4, 6-4 on Tuesday to close in …

Dupont set to be fit for New Zealand despite illness

Nov 12 2024

France assistant coach William Servat said on Tuesday captain Antoine Dupont sat out full training earlier in the day …

Ban rules Radradra out of Fiji's final November internationals

Nov 12 2024

Star centre Semi Radradra will miss Fiji's remaining internationals this month after receiving a two-week ban Tuesday …

FA investigates Premier League referee Coote over video rant

Nov 12 2024

The Football Association is investigating after a video was posted on social media appearing to show Premier League …

All Blacks scrum-halves 'inspired' to play 'master' Dupont

Nov 12 2024

New Zealand defence coach Scott Hansen said on Tuesday the All Blacks' inexperienced scrum-halves will be motivated to …

Rennes hire coach Sampaoli 'to get the club moving again'

Nov 12 2024

Struggling French Ligue 1 club Rennes on Monday unveiled former Argentina boss Jorge Sampaoli as coach.

Medvedev sees off De Minaur to boost ATP Finals bid

Nov 12 2024

Former champion Daniil Medvedev brushed aside ATP Finals debutant Alex de Minaur on Tuesday to bounce back from an …

French footballer Ben Yedder gets suspended jail term for sexual assault

Nov 12 2024

Former France international footballer Wissam Ben Yedder received a suspended two-year jail sentence on Tuesday for …

Poland hoping Swiatek can inspire BJK Cup 'revenge' against Spain

Nov 12 2024

Poland head into their first-round clash with hosts Spain at the Billie Jean King Cup Finals buoyed by the presence of …

Lineker to leave Match of the Day after 26 years

Nov 12 2024

Former England football captain Gary Lineker will step down as host of the BBC's flagship Match of the Day highlights …

Politics v cricket leaves Champions Trophy up in the air

Nov 12 2024

India has reportedly said its men's cricket team will not travel to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy next year, …

Surfboards with bright lights could deter shark attacks - researchers

Nov 12 2024

Covering your surfboard in bright lights sounds like an open invitation to great white sharks, but research released …

Japan, South Korea face away tests on road to 2026 World Cup

Nov 12 2024

Japan can take a major step towards the 2026 World Cup over the next week if they can negotiate away tests at Indonesia …

'Solid' Zverez eases past Rublev as Alcaraz falters against Ruud

Nov 12 2024

Alexander Zverev opened his campaign at the ATP Finals in Turin on Monday evening by dispatching Andrey Rublev 6-4, 6-4 …

Lineker to leave Match of the Day: BBC News

Nov 12 2024

Former England football captain Gary Lineker is set to leave his role presenting the BBC's flagship Match of the Day …

Villa's Rogers receives first England call-up after mass withdrawal

Nov 11 2024

Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers is among a group of five players added to England's squad for this month's Nations League …

Sinner collects year-end ATP trophy

Nov 11 2024

Jannik Sinner spent his first rest day at the ATP Finals in Turin on Monday collecting the trophy for finishing the year …

Draw for inaugural FIFA Club World Cup set for December 5

Nov 11 2024

The world's best football clubs will discover their group stage opponents for the inaugural 32-club FIFA Club World Cup …

Amorim jets in to launch new era at Man Utd

Nov 11 2024

Manchester United's new era started on Monday when Ruben Amorim jetted into town to start the daunting task of restoring …

Van Nistelrooy leaves Man Utd as Amorim arrives

Nov 11 2024

Ruud van Nistelrooy left Manchester United's coaching staff on Monday as new manager Ruben Amorim arrived at the club's …

Three sought over murders of Argentine football hooligans

Nov 11 2024

Argentine police on Monday were searching for three people in connection with the murder of two members of a notorious …

Premier League referee Coote suspended over apparent video rant

Nov 11 2024

Premier League referee David Coote was Monday suspended after a video was posted on social media appearing to show him …

Chile recall veteran Vidal despite assault investigation

Nov 11 2024

Arturo Vidal was recalled to the Chile team on Monday aged 37, a year after his last cap and a week after being accused …

Australia expecting more magic from 'freak' Suaalii

Nov 11 2024

Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii was Monday hailed as a "freak" by his Australian midfield partner Len Ikitau after an eye-catching …

'Tired' Alcaraz beaten by Ruud in ATP Finals opener

Nov 11 2024

Norway's Casper Ruud eased to a straight-sets victory over an out-of-sorts Carlos Alcaraz on Monday as the Spanish …

Van Nistelrooy leaves Man Utd after Amorim arrival

Nov 11 2024

Ruud van Nistelrooy has left Manchester United following the arrival of new manager Ruben Amorim, the club announced on …

Michael Johnson's new Grand Slam Track league to start in Jamaica

Nov 11 2024

US sprint great Michael Johnson on Monday announced that Kingston, Jamaica, will host the inaugural Grand Slam Track …

Wales will be 'hard on ourselves' after 10th straight Test loss: Anscombe

Nov 11 2024

Gareth Anscombe says Wales will be "hard on ourselves" as they regroup following a record-equalling 10th successive Test …

Alcaraz beaten by Ruud in ATP Finals opener

Nov 11 2024

Norway's Casper Ruud eased to a straight-sets victory over Carlos Alcaraz on Monday as the Spanish star's bid for a …

Joao Pereira to replace Amorim as Sporting coach

Nov 11 2024

Joao Pereira will take over from Manchester United-bound Ruben Amorim as head coach of Sporting Lisbon, the Portuguese …

French boxer says 'racist and sexist attacks' ended federation bid

Nov 11 2024

French boxer Sarah Ourahmoune, an Olympic silver medallist in 2016, said on Monday she was withdrawing her candidacy for …

Man Utd players hungry to learn from Amorim, says Casemiro

Nov 11 2024

Casemiro says Manchester United's players are hungry to learn from new manager Ruben Amorim, who is expected to arrive …

Barca rule out Lewandowski for 10 days, Yamal up to three weeks

Nov 11 2024

Barcelona star forwards Robert Lewandowski and Lamine Yamal have picked up injuries which have ruled them out of the …

Guardiola vows struggling Man City will 'recover our best'

Nov 11 2024

Pep Guardiola says Manchester City will "recover our best" after he suffered a fourth straight defeat for the first time …

India coach Gambhir backs 'incredibly tough men' Rohit, Kohli

Nov 11 2024

India coach Gautam Gambhir on Monday backed "incredibly tough men" Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to prove their critics …

Celtics defeat Bucks despite big night for 'child' Giannis

Nov 11 2024

Jayson Tatum delivered 31 points and 12 rebounds to spark the reigning NBA champion Boston Celtics over Milwaukee …

Chiefs escape Broncos to stay unbeaten after field goal drama

Nov 11 2024

The Kansas City Chiefs preserved their unbeaten start to the NFL season after blocking a last-gasp field goal to snatch …

Tatum leads Celtics over Bucks despite big night for Giannis

Nov 11 2024

Jayson Tatum delivered 31 points and 12 rebounds to spark the reigning NBA champion Boston Celtics over Milwaukee …

Israel urges fans to skip France-Israel football tie after clashes

Nov 11 2024

Israel has urged fans to avoid Thursday's France-Israel football tie, which authorities fear could become a flashpoint …

Mapimpi at the double as South Africa again prove too strong for Scotland

Nov 11 2024

Makazole Mapimpi scored two tries as world champions South Africa returned to the top of the world rankings with a 32-15 …

Buttler blast powers England over West Indies in T20 series

Nov 10 2024

Jos Buttler's rampaging 83 powered England to an emphatic seven-wicket victory over the West Indies in the second match …

Liga leaders Barca bemoan 'big mistake' in Real Sociedad defeat

Nov 10 2024

La Liga leaders Barcelona fell to a 1-0 defeat at Real Sociedad on Sunday as they had a Robert Lewandowski goal …

Sinner opens ATP Finals title bid by easing past De Minaur

Nov 10 2024

Jannik Sinner got his bid for a first ATP Finals title underway with a 6-3, 6-4 win over Alex de Minaur on Sunday as …

Napoli hold Inter and keep lead in crowded Serie A title race

Nov 10 2024

Napoli held Inter Milan to a 1-1 draw on Sunday and maintained their lead at the top of Serie A as a host of teams now …

Liga leaders Barca stumble in controversial defeat at Real Sociedad

Nov 10 2024

La Liga leaders Barcelona fell to a 1-0 defeat at Real Sociedad on Sunday as they had a Robert Lewandowski goal …

Eckroat captures US PGA World Wide Technology crown

Nov 10 2024

Austin Eckroat fired a nine-under-par 63 in Sunday's final round to win the US PGA Tour's World Wide Technology …

Lille held by late Nice goal in Ligue 1, Lyon win 'Le Derby'

Nov 10 2024

Lille passed up the opportunity to go into the top three in Ligue 1 after a 96th-minute equaliser by Nice held them to a …

Erasmus warns Springboks to beware 'desperate' England

Nov 10 2024

Rassie Erasmus has warned his South Africa side they will be up against a "desperate" England when the world champions …

Three talking points from the Premier League

Nov 10 2024

Liverpool stretched five points clear at the top of the Premier League after an unprecedented collapse for Pep …

Marvellous Marmoush inspires Eintracht to thrilling win in Stuttgart

Nov 10 2024

Eintracht Frankfurt striker Omar Marmoush continued his blistering run of form in the Bundesliga on Sunday with an …

England's Feyi-Waboso out of South Africa match

Nov 10 2024

England wing Immanuel Feyi-Waboso has been ruled out of facing world champions South Africa after suffering a head …

Arsenal stretch winless run in Chelsea draw, Ipswich shock Spurs

Nov 10 2024

Arsenal and Chelsea are nine points behind Premier League leaders Liverpool after their 1-1 draw on Sunday, while …

Troubled Arsenal must 'show their teeth': Arteta

Nov 10 2024

Mikel Arteta urged Arsenal to "show their teeth" after his side's "nightmare" run culminated in a 1-1 draw against …

Kean fires Fiorentina level with leaders Napoli, crisis-hit Roma sack Juric

Nov 10 2024

Moise Kean fired Fiorentina level with Serie A leaders Napoli after scoring all three goals in Sunday's 3-1 win over …

Chakravarthy heroics not enough for India as South Africa win 2nd T20

Nov 10 2024

Leg-spinner Varun Chakravarthy's heroics were not enough for India as South Africa won the second Twenty20 international …

Neto rescues Chelsea draw as Arsenal title bid suffers fresh blow

Nov 10 2024

Pedro Neto dealt a fresh blow to spluttering Arsenal's Premier League title challenge as the Chelsea winger's superb …

Tottenham inconsistency 'unacceptable' for Postecoglou

Nov 10 2024

Ange Postecoglou said it is his responsibility to solve Tottenham's inconsistency after slumping to a shock 2-1 home …