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Djokovic handed tough Australian Open draw, Sinner faces Jarry test
World number one Jannik Sinner was drawn Thursday against big-hitting Nicolas Jarry to start his Australian Open defence while Novak Djokovic is on a collision course to meet Carlos Alcaraz in the quarter-finals.
Bok prop Nche wary of Dupont threat in Champions Cup
Springbok prop Ox Nche and the Sharks host record six-time winners Toulouse in the Champions Cup on Saturday with the French side packed with stars including Antoine Dupont.
Conceicao brings good vibes back to AC Milan after Super Cup triumph
Sergio Conceicao has brought back the feelgood factor to AC Milan as the seven-time European champions host Cagliari on Saturday still on a high from a dramatic Italian Super Cup triumph over local rivals and Serie A kings Inter Milan.
NBA-best Cavs win 11th in a row to end 15-game Thunder streak
In a historic showdown seen as a possible NBA Finals preview, Jarrett Allen scored 25 points to lead the Cleveland Cavaliers over Oklahoma City 129-122 on Wednesday.
Doping and a match made in heaven: Australian Open storylines
The Australian Open, the first Grand Slam of the year, begins in Melbourne on Sunday and promises to be jam-packed with plotlines.
Australia recall McSweeney for Sri Lanka Tests, Connolly set for debut
Australia recalled opener Nathan McSweeney and called up all-rounder Cooper Connolly on Thursday for the first time in a spin-heavy Test squad for the tour of Sri Lanka, with Steve Smith captain.
Slot fumes after Spurs teenager Bergvall avoids red card to sink Liverpool
Liverpool boss Arne Slot slammed the controversial decision not to send off Tottenham's Lucas Bergvall before the teenager sealed a 1-0 win in the League Cup semi-final first leg on Wednesday.
Bergvall strikes as Spurs snatch League Cup semi-final lead over Liverpool
Lucas Bergvall condemned Liverpool to only their second defeat this season as the teenager's late strike earned Tottenham a controversial 1-0 win in the League Cup semi-final first leg on Wednesday.
Barcelona defeat Bilbao without Olmo to reach Spanish Super Cup final
Young starlets Gavi and Lamine Yamal fired Barcelona, without Dani Olmo after his licence to play was revoked, into the Spanish Super Cup final with a 2-0 win against Athletic Bilbao on Wednesday.
Miami and Tampa to host outdoor NHL contests in 2026
Ice hockey rinks will join palm trees in sunny Florida next year when the NHL stages unprecedented outdoor games in Miami and Tampa, the league announced on Wednesday.
Popov claims first World Cup win in Madonna di Campiglio slalom
Albert Popov claimed his first ever victory in the alpine skiing World Cup after surprising the field in Wednesday's slalom in Madonna di Campiglio.
Tottenham star Bentancur 'conscious' after head injury in Liverpool clash
Tottenham said Rodrigo Bentancur was "conscious" after the Uruguay midfielder was taken to hospital following his concerning injury in Wednesday's League Cup semi-final first leg against Liverpool.
NHL Kings postpone game while NFL monitors LA area wildfires
Wildfires near Los Angeles have prompted the Los Angeles Kings to postpone their scheduled NHL home game Wednesday and the NFL to monitor developments ahead of Monday's planned playoff game.
Barcelona defeat Athletic without Olmo to reach Spanish Super Cup final
Young starlets Gavi and Lamine Yamal fired Barcelona, without Dani Olmo after his licence to play was revoked, into the Spanish Super Cup final with a 2-0 win against Athletic Bilbao on Wednesday.
Bulgaria's Popov claims first World Cup win in Madonna di Campiglio slalom
Albert Popov claimed his first ever victory in the alpine skiing World Cup after surprising the field in Wednesday's slalom in Madonna di Campiglio.
Niemann and Nicolai Hojgaard accept special Masters invitations
Dane Nicolai Hojgaard and Chilean Joaquin Niemann have accepted special invitations into the 2025 Masters field, Augusta National Golf Club chairman Fred Ridley announced on Wednesday.
Hosszu, swimming's 'Iron Lady', retires at 35
Katinka Hosszu, a triple Olympic swimming gold medallist, announced she was quitting the sport aged 35 on Wednesday.
US withholds $3.6 mln payment to WADA after no audit
The United States has withheld a dues payment of $3.6 million to the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) for not conducting an independent audit of operations, the US Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) said Wednesday.
Kiwi blaster Guptill retires from international cricket
New Zealand's leading run-scorer in T20I cricket, Martin Guptill, has announced his retirement from international cricket at the age of 38, New Zealand Cricket announced on Wednesday.
Dani Olmo cleared to play for Barcelona by Spanish sports council
Barcelona players Dani Olmo and Pau Victor can play for the club on a temporary basis after the Spanish sports council (CSD) granted the Catalans precautionary permission on Wednesday.
Man Utd's Maguire given driving ban for speeding
Manchester United defender Harry Maguire has been banned from driving for 56 days and ordered to pay £1052 ($1299) after being caught speeding twice in three days.
Neymar says 2026 World Cup will be his last
Neymar said that the 2026 World Cup will be his last adding he was confident that Brazil would qualify for the finals in North America.
Arsenal's Man Utd clash headlines intriguing FA Cup third round
Arsenal and Manchester United will fight for a restorative victory in the stand-out tie of an FA Cup third round packed with potential giant-killings, a family divided and a Manchester derby with a difference.
Norway's McGrath leads Madonna di Campiglio World Cup slalom
Atle Lie McGrath topped the times in the first run of Wednesday's World Cup slalom in Madonna di Campiglio, where Olympic champion Clement Noel failed to qualify for the second run.
Al-Rajhi takes Dakar stage as five-time champion Al-Attiyah slips down
Saudi Arabian Yazeed al-Rajhi won Wednesday's fourth stage of the Dakar Rally, in which five-time winner Nasser al-Attiyah dropped to seventh overall.
Brest to play Champions League knockout games in Guingamp
France's Champions League surprise package Brest will continue to play home matches in the knockout phase of Europe's elite club competition in neighbouring Guingamp should they qualify, the club announced on Wednesday.
Ancelotti says Vinicius red card ban unfair
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said Vinicius Junior's two-match ban after being sent off against Valencia in La Liga is unfair.
West Ham sack manager Lopetegui with Potter expected to take over
West Ham sacked manager Julen Lopetegui on Wednesday after just 22 games in charge, with former Chelsea boss Graham Potter expected to replace him at the London Stadium.
Bournemouth striker Unal tears ACL in training session
Bournemouth striker Enes Unal suffered a serious knee injury during a training session, the Premier League club said on Wednesday.
Arteta mocked by League Cup organisers after 'tricky' ball excuse
League Cup organisers have poked fun at Mikel Arteta after the Arsenal manager suggested the "tricky" match ball played a part in his side's defeat by Newcastle.
France goalkeeper Samba joins Rennes
French international goalkeeper Brice Samba has joined Rennes from their Ligue 1 rivals Lens, the two clubs announced on Wednesday.
France coach Deschamps to step down after 2026 World Cup
France's 2018 World Cup-winning coach Didier Deschamps announced on Wednesday he will leave his post after the 2026 tournament in North America.