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Lyon and Chelsea stay perfect in Women's Champions League
Lyon beat Roma 3-0 to maintain their 100 percent record in Group A of the Women's Champions League on Wednesday, while Wolfsburg thrashed Galatasaray to pick up their first points.
Alcaraz beats Rublev to open ATP Finals account, Ruud misses last four chance
Carlos Alcaraz opened his account at the ATP Finals on Wednesday with an entertaining 6-3, 7-6 (10/8) win over Andrey Rublev, while Casper Ruud missed an early chance to reach the semi-finals after losing in straight sets to Alexander Zverev.
Another clean sheet for Onana as E. Guinea, I. Coast qualify
Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana kept a fourth clean sheet for Cameroon on Wednesday in Africa Cup of Nations qualifying, and Equatorial Guinea and Ivory Coast clinched finals places.
Football 'world order' is changing, says Brazil coach
The "world order" of football is shifting, Brazil's coach Dorival Junior said ahead of a World Cup qualifier Thursday against Venezuela.
Maiden century by Varma gives India unbeatable series lead
Tilak Varma hit a maiden international century as India beat South Africa by 11 runs in the third Twenty20 international at SuperSport Park on Wednesday.
Kane disappointed by England Nations League withdrawals
Harry Kane says he is disappointed by the high number of withdrawals from the England squad this week, insisting the national team must come first.
England will not change 'DNA' against South Africa, says Slade
Henry Slade says England will resist the temptation to "shut up shop" against South Africa as they seek to end a four-match losing streak.
Sri Lanka beat New Zealand to go 1-0 up in ODI series
Kusal Mendis and Avishka Fernando both slammed centuries to set up a convincing 45-run victory for Sri Lanka in the rain-interrupted first one-day international against New Zealand on Wednesday.
Spurs coach Popovich suffered 'mild stroke', says NBA team
San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich suffered a "mild stroke" earlier this month but is expected to make a full recovery, the team said Wednesday.
Fernandes hopes Amorim can 'change the energy' at Man Utd
Bruno Fernandes hopes new manager Ruben Amorim can "change the energy" at struggling Manchester United after the Portuguese coach checked in at the Premier League club.
Gatland battling 'pain' during tough Wales rebuild
Warren Gatland says he "didn't think there would be this much pain" when he returned to coach Wales for a second time as he bids to avoid a record 11th straight Test defeat.
McIlroy aims for glory on happy hunting ground in Dubai
Rory McIlroy gave himself an eight out of 10 for the 2024 season that promised much but delivered only two titles, but on a Dubai course where he has always brought his A-game, things can get a lot better come Sunday.
Alcaraz beats Rublev to open ATP Finals account
Carlos Alcaraz opened his account at the ATP Finals on Wednesday with an entertaining 6-3, 7-6 (10/8) win over Andrey Rublev which boosted his hopes of reaching the semi-finals.
'Legend' Healy set to equal O'Driscoll record against Pumas
Veteran Irish prop Cian Healy is set to equal Brian O'Driscoll's record of 133 Irish caps after being named on the bench for Friday's one-off rugby union Test with Argentina.
Record stand propels Sri Lanka to 324-5 against New Zealand
Top-order batsmen Kusal Mendis and Avishka Fernando both slammed centuries to lead Sri Lanka to an imposing 324-5 in the rain-interrupted first one-day international against New Zealand on Wednesday.
S.Africa football chief arrested on fraud, theft charges
South African Football Association (SAFA) president Danny Jordaan was arrested and charged Wednesday with using the group's resources for his own purposes in a fraud and theft case amounting to 1.3 million rand ($72,000), police said.
Barca's Fati sidelined with hamstring injury
Barcelona winger Ansu Fati has been ruled out for four weeks after suffering a hamstring injury, the Catalan club said in a statement on Wednesday.
Gatland changes four for crunch WalesTest against Australia
Under-pressure Wales coach Warren Gatland has made four changes from the side beaten by Fiji to face Australia in Cardiff on Sunday.
Performance not results counts for Pumas coach Contepomi
Argentina's impressive set of results in the Rugby Championship breeds confidence but for Felipe Contepomi it is more about the performance as he seeks to become the first Pumas head coach to beat Ireland in Dublin on Friday.
Australia boss warns of 'desperate' Saudis in World Cup qualifier
Australia coach Tony Popovic said Wednesday he is expecting an energetic Saudi Arabia "desperate" for a result under new boss Herve Renard in their World Cup qualifying clash in Melbourne.
Curry dazzles on Thompson's return as Warriors down Mavs
Stephen Curry scored 37 points as the Golden State Warriors spoiled Klay Thompson's return to the Bay Area with a thrilling 120-117 victory over the Dallas Mavericks in the opening round of the NBA Cup on Tuesday.
Profiles of candidates for World Rugby chairman election
The race to succeed Bill Beaumont as chairman of World Rugby comes to a conclusion in a vote in Dublin at the governing body's headquarters on Thursday.
Popham hopes new World Rugby chairman heralds new dawn in concussion issue
Former Wales flanker Alix Popham has told AFP he hopes the new chairman of World Rugby will push for the changes required to prevent players from suffering the long-term effects of successive head injuries, as he has done.
France, Italy and Portugal target Nations League quarters
France, Italy and Portugal lead the teams attempting to secure a place in the UEFA Nations League quarter-finals, while England's promotion hopes have been hit by a series of withdrawals.
Indonesia go Dutch in pursuit of World Cup dreams
An Indonesian team under Dutch colonial rule sailed to France for the 1938 World Cup -- they lost their only game 6-0 and the country has not played at the tournament since.
Lincicome ends 20-year LPGA career at hometown event
Brittany Lincicome, a two-time major winner in her 20th LPGA campaign, announced Tuesday she will retire after this week's Annika tournament near her hometown of St. Petersburg, Florida.
Canadian women's coach, two aides out after drone scandal
Canadian women's national team football coach Bev Priestman and two assistants suspended by FIFA over a drone scandal at the Paris Olympics will not be returning, Canada Soccer announced Tuesday.
Sinner turns aside Fritz to close in on ATP Finals last four
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 on a semi-final spot at the ATP Finals in Turin.
Barcelona blitz St Poelten in Women's Champions League
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 Champions League on Tuesday, while Arsenal downed Juventus.
Dupont set to be fit for New Zealand despite illness
France assistant coach William Servat said on Tuesday captain Antoine Dupont sat out full training earlier in the day with an illness but will be fit for his country's upcoming clash with New Zealand.
New balls, please, plead top men's tennis players
The small furry objects that are the focus of every tennis player's energy are spinning the stars at the ATP finals into a fury and leaving them deflated.
Ban rules Radradra out of Fiji's final November internationals
Star centre Semi Radradra will miss Fiji's remaining internationals this month after receiving a two-week ban Tuesday for a high tackle in last weekend's win over Wales.