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Tuilagi back in England rugby squad ahead of Scotland clash

Manu Tuilagi was recalled to England's 36-strong training squad on Wednesday ahead of their Six Nations match against oldest rivals Scotland.

FA approve Ratcliffe's Man Utd investment

British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe's purchase of a 25 per cent stake in Manchester United has been approved by the Football Association.

'Emotional' Hamilton unveils Mercedes 2024 car

Lewis Hamilton admitted it felt "emotional" and "surreal" to take part in the final Formula One car launch of his Mercedes career on Wednesday.

Kenya marathon star Kiptum's funeral to be held February 24

The funeral for Kenya's world marathon record-holder Kelvin Kiptum, who died in a car crash at the weekend, will be held on February 24, an athletics federation official told AFP on Wednesday.

French captain Alldritt to miss Italy match: source

French captain Gregory Alldritt is set to miss the Six Nations match at home to Italy next weekend due to a cut in his left thigh, a source close to the player told AFP.

Ex-Dutch international gets six years for coke smuggling

A Dutch court sentenced former Ajax and international winger Quincy Promes to six years in prison Wednesday, convicting him of smuggling more than one thousand kilogrammes of cocaine.

S. Korea's Son hurt finger in brawl before Asian Cup loss: KFA

Tottenham Hotspurs captain Son Heung-min injured his finger in a brawl with a teammate on the eve of South Korea's humiliating loss to Jordan at the Asian Cup, the Korean football body said, with one player involved issuing an apology on social media Wednesday.

Man City fret over Grealish after injury blow

Pep Guardiola is sweating over Jack Grealish's fitness after the Manchester City winger limped off during his side's Champions League win against FC Copenhagen.

S. Korea's Son hurt finger in brawl before Asian Cup loss: football body

Tottenham Hotspurs captain Son Heung-min injured his finger in a brawl with a teammate on the eve of South Korea's humiliating loss to Jordan at the Asian Cup, the Korean football body told local media, confirming earlier reports.

Piedt eyes prospect of 'famous' South African second Test win

Recalled South African spinner Dane Piedt is eyeing a "famous, famous win" after claiming five New Zealand wickets Wednesday to give the understrength tourists a 31-run lead at stumps on the second day of the second Test.

Piedt grabs five wickets as South Africa take second Test lead

Recalled South African spinner Dane Piedt claimed five New Zealand wickets Wednesday to give the understrength tourists a 31-run lead at stumps on the second day of the second Test.

Heat scorch Bucks in blowout; Tatum scores 41 in Celtics romp

An under-strength Miami Heat thrashed the struggling Milwaukee Bucks 123-97 on Tuesday while Jayson Tatum scored a 41-point double-double as the Boston Celtics cruised past the Brooklyn Nets.

Spinner Piedt leads South Africa fightback in second Test

South African spinner Dane Piedt celebrated his return to international cricket with two key wickets on Wednesday as the Proteas restricted New Zealand to 121-3 in the second Test.

O'Rourke skittles South African tail in second Test

New Zealand pace bowler Will O'Rourke tore through the Proteas' tail on Wednesday as South Africa were dismissed for 242 early on day two of the second Test against New Zealand.

'A mistake': Leipzig rue disallowed goal in Madrid loss

Leipzig were left to rue a controversial disallowed goal in Tuesday's 1-0 home loss to Real Madrid in their last 16 Champions League clash.

Dazzling Diaz sends Real Madrid to victory in Leipzig

An incredible solo goal from Brahim Diaz secured Real Madrid a 1-0 win away at RB Leipzig in Tuesday's Champions League last 16 first leg.

Guardiola hails dazzling De Bruyne as Man City cruise towards Champions League quarters

Pep Guardiola hailed Kevin De Bruyne's form "extraordinary" after the Belgian was involved in all three goals as Manchester City beat FC Copenhagen 3-1 on Tuesday to close in on the Champions League quarter-finals.

Man City cruise towards Champions League quarters in Copenhagen

Manchester City closed in on the Champions League quarter-finals with a dominant display to beat FC Copenhagen 3-1 in the Danish capital on Tuesday.

Dazzling Diaz sends Real to victory in Leipzig

Brahim Diaz scored an incredible solo goal as Real Madrid won 1-0 away at RB Leipzig in Tuesday's Champions League last 16 first leg.

Chalmers urges Scotland to learn French lessons as England await

Craig Chalmers has warned Scotland against becoming consumed with anger over the manner of their dramatic Six Nations defeat by France.

'Hungry' Bayern turn focus to Lazio after Leverkusen humbling

Bayern Munich captain Manuel Neuer insisted Tuesday there is no leadership problem at the club after a stinging defeat by Bayer Leverkusen put their long reign as German champions under threat.

Berhalter excited for USA to face Colombia before Copa America

US men's national team coach Gregg Berhalter is excited to face Colombia in a crucial June tuneup for the Copa America as the Americans prepare to co-host the 2026 World Cup.

England's Curry cautious over rugby return after hip surgery

England flanker Tom Curry says he still cannot set a date for his return to rugby after undergoing a major hip operation that is expected to rule him out until next season at the earliest.

Quadarella grabs gold as she retakes world 1500m freestyle title

Simona Quadarella regained the 1500m freestyle world title in Doha on Tuesday while the United States dominated the backstroke and Hwang Sun-Woo reached out to grab his first world title

Grealish gets nod from Guardiola for Man City trip to Copenhagen

Jack Grealish was handed just his second Manchester City start this year as the holders resume their defence of the Champions League away to FC Copenhagen in the last 16 on Tuesday.

Eriksson granted wish to manage Liverpool in charity game

Former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson will fulfil a lifelong dream by managing Liverpool in a charity legends game against Ajax at Anfield next month.

Osaka advances as Gauff, Jabeur dumped out of Qatar Open

Naomi Osaka battled into the last 16 of the Qatar Open on Tuesday but Coco Gauff and Ons Jabeur crashed to surprise second-round exits with straight-sets defeats.

Super Bowl draws record 123 million US viewers

A record 123.4 million people tuned in to watch the Kansas City Chiefs beat the San Francisco 49ers in Sunday's Super Bowl -- with the added attraction of an Usher-headlined halftime show and the attention-stealing presence of Taylor Swift.

Wales fly-half Costelow back training ahead of Ireland clash

Wales fly-half Sam Costelow has returned to training ahead of his side's Six Nations clash with title favourites Ireland.

Ecclestone advice for Red Bull's under-fire Horner - keep your head down

Former Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone has advised Red Bull boss Christian Horner "to keep his head down" in the eye of the storm over an allegation of inappropriate behaviour.

Super Bowl 'most watched' TV broadcast ever with 123 mn viewers