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Football world braces for 2026 World Cup draw with Trump presiding

The draw for the 2026 World Cup -- the biggest edition of football's global showpiece ever held -- takes place in Washington on Friday with US President Donald Trump expected to feature prominently in proceedings.

Chanderpaul, Hope see West Indies to 68-2 after New Zealand's 231

Tagenarine Chanderpaul and Shai Hope steadied the West Indies with an unbeaten half-century stand as tourists were 68-2 at lunch on day two of the first Test against New Zealand in Christchurch on Wednesday.

Romero bicycle kick rescues point for Spurs against Newcastle

Cristian Romero shinned a bizarre overhead kick past Newcastle goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale in the dying moments to secure a 2-2 draw for Thomas Frank's beleaguered Tottenham on Tuesday.

Barca make Atletico comeback to extend Liga lead

Barcelona produced an impressive comeback to beat Atletico Madrid 3-1 on Tuesday and move four points clear at the top of La Liga.

Leverkusen knock Dortmund out of German Cup

Bayer Leverkusen have knocked Borussia Dortmund out in the last 16 of the German Cup, Ibrahim Maza scoring the only goal in a 1-0 away win on Tuesday.

Man City's Haaland makes 'huge' Premier League history with 100th goal

Erling Haaland said he was "proud" to make history as the Manchester City striker became the fastest player to reach 100 Premier League goals in Tuesday's pulsating 5-4 win against Fulham.

Haaland century makes Premier League history in Man City's nine-goal thriller

Erling Haaland made history as the Manchester City striker became the fastest player to reach 100 Premier League goals in a remarkable 5-4 win against Fulham on Tuesday.

Serena Williams denies she plans tennis return despite registering for drug tests

Serena Williams insisted Tuesday she had no plans to make a return to tennis after her registration with the sport's drug-testing body sparked reports of a dramatic comeback.

Man City's Haaland makes Premier League history with 100th goal

Erling Haaland made history as the Manchester City striker became the fastest player to reach 100 Premier League goals in Tuesday's clash with Fulham.

Spain overpower Germany to win second women's Nations League

Spain defended their women's Nations League title with a 3-0 second leg win over Germany on Tuesday, following a goalless draw last week.

Snooker great O'Sullivan loses to Zhou in UK Championship first round

Snooker great Ronnie O'Sullivan was knocked out in the first round of the UK Championship on Tuesday following a 6-4 defeat by China's Zhou Yuelong.

O'Neill salutes Celtic players for 'terrific' response

Martin O'Neill praised Celtic players for their "terrific" response as he prepared for what will "definitely" be his final game in charge.

Woods recovery 'not as fast as I'd like', no timetable for return

Tiger Woods said Tuesday that recovery from his latest back surgery has not gone as quickly as he wanted, stating it was too soon to set a target date for a return to action.

Red Bull promote rookie Hadjar to partner Verstappen

French rookie Isack Hadjar will step up to the main Red Bull car next season to partner four-time world champion Max Verstappen, the Austrian Formula One team announced on Tuesday.

Mbappe more than his goals: Real Madrid coach Alonso

Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso said Tuesday French superstar Kylian Mbappe was vital to the team for more than just his prolific goalscoring.

IOC president calls for end to 'finger-pointing' in doping fight

International Olympic Committee president Kirsty Coventry and her World Anti-Doping Agency counterpart on Tuesday called for unity in the fight against performance-enhancing drugs following a fracture with the United States.

Deeper Arsenal squad helping with 'worst' injuries, says Arteta

Mikel Arteta said Arsenal's deeper squad was helping the Premier League leaders cope with their "worst" run of injuries as he prepares for Wednesday's match against Brentford.

Former England batter Robin Smith dies aged 62

Former England batter Robin Smith has died at the age of 62, English county side Hampshire announced on Tuesday.

Former England batsman Robin Smith dies aged 62

Former England batter Robin Smith has died at the age of 62, English county side Hampshire announced on Tuesday.

'Superhuman' Salah unhappy after being dropped, says Liverpool's Slot

Arne Slot admitted on Tuesday that "superhuman" Mohamed Salah was unhappy about being omitted from Liverpool's team for their vital 2-0 win against West Ham, but praised his attitude.

Major sports anti-doping conference opens with call for unity

World Anti-Doping Agency president Witold Banka on Tuesday called for unity in the fight against performance-enhancing drugs following a fracture with the United States.

Formula One title showdown: the road to Abu Dhabi

When the 2025 season revved into gear in Melbourne back in March, there was every expectation that this would be a championship to savour.

New Zealand 231-9 as 'old school' West Indies exploit pace-friendly wicket

New Zealand reached 231-9 at stumps on a rain-shortened day one of the first Test against the West Indies Tuesday after Justin Greaves triggered a middle-order collapse with the wicket of Kane Williamson.

England spinner Jacks replaces injured Wood for second Ashes Test

Off-spinner Will Jacks has replaced the injured Mark Wood in the England side for the day-night second Ashes Test against Australia at Brisbane's Gabba starting on Thursday.

Australia opener Khawaja out of second Ashes Test with injury

Australia opening batsman Usman Khawaja was on Tuesday ruled out of the second Ashes Test against England with the back injury he suffered during the Perth opener.

French talent Kroupi 'ready to suffer' to realise Premier League dream

Bournemouth starlet Eli Junior Kroupi may have already put a difficult start to Premier League life behind him, but the 19-year-old told AFP he knows that he will have to "work hard" to make a success of his time in England.

New Zealand 231-9 as West Indies exploit bowler-friendly wicket

New Zealand reached 231-9 at stumps on a rain-shortened day one of the first Test against the West Indies Tuesday after Justin Greaves triggered a middle-order collapse with the wicket of Kane Williamson.

Suns eclipse shoddy Lakers, Mavs upset Nuggets

The Phoenix Suns shrugged off an injury to Devin Booker to end the Los Angeles Lakers' seven-game winning streak with an emphatic 125-108 victory on the road on Monday.

Seven footballers in Malaysia eligibility scandal 'victims': union

Global footballers' union FIFPro says that seven players embroiled in a Malaysian national team eligibility scandal are themselves victims and their 12-month bans "grossly disproportionate".

Patriots on brink of playoffs after Giants rout

The resurgent New England Patriots continued their march towards the NFL playoffs on Monday with a 33-15 demolition of the New York Giants at Foxborough.

Rugby World Cup draw: who, how and when?

The draw for the men's 2027 Rugby World Cup takes place in Sydney on Wednesday at 0900 GMT.

Williamson falls for 52 as NZ reach 128-5 in West Indies Test

Kane Williamson celebrated his return to Test cricket Tuesday with his 38th half-century before his dismissal ignited a New Zealand collapse on day one of the first Test against the West Indies in Christchurch.

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