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Injury-hit Bayern advance Zaragoza signing
Injury-hit Bayern Munich successfully brought forward the signing of Spain winger Bryan Zaragoza from La Liga club Granada, the German club announced on Thursday.
Ford starts as Roots and Dingwall make England debuts against Italy
George Ford will start at fly-half England's Six Nations opener against Italy in Rome on Saturday after coach Steve Borthwick named a side featuring several new faces.
Kinghorn sidelined as Rowe starts in Scotland team to face Wales
Blair Kinghorn has been ruled out of Scotland's opening Six Nations matches due to a knee injury, with Kyle Rowe set to make his first international start at full-back in Saturday's clash at Wales.
France skipper Alldritt seeks consistency in 'challenging' Ireland Test
Consistency is key for victory in the Six Nations, France captain Gregory Alldritt argued ahead of the "massive challenge" of taking on Ireland in Marseille on Friday.
Teen lock Tuilagi called up by France for Ireland Test
Perpignan teenager Posolo Tuilagi has been called up by France coach Fabien Galthie for Friday's opening Test match of the 2024 Six Nations in Marseille against Ireland.
Inter and Juve face off in Serie A title showdown
Inter Milan and Juventus' Serie A title credentials will on the line on Sunday as two giants of Italian football face off in a San Siro showdown.
Japan's Kagiyama, Chiba lead competition at Four Continents
Japan's Yuma Kagiyama took a comfortable lead in the men's event at the Four Continents figure skating championship in Shanghai on Thursday, continuing his strong return from injury as he hit a season's best.
Star Capuozzo at wing in Quesada's Italy debut against England
Ange Capuozzo will start on the right wing in Italy's Six Nations opener with England in Rome on Saturday, as Gonzalo Quesada makes his debut as Azzurri coach.
Injured North out of Wales' Six Nations opener against Scotland
George North has been ruled out of Wales' Six Nations opener at home to Scotland on Saturday because of a shoulder injury.
Goalkeeping woes threaten Japan's Asian Cup hopes
Japan's Asian Cup risks being fatally undermined by coach Hajime Moriyasu's reliance on an error-prone rookie goalkeeper and he has left himself with no convincing alternatives.
Performance 'paramount', Ireland skipper O'Mahony says ahead of France Test
Newly-installed Ireland skipper Peter O'Mahony says performance will be "paramount" when his team takes on France in the "colossal" opening Test of the 2024 Six Nations in Marseille on Friday.
Lewis Hamilton could switch to Ferrari for 2025 season: reports
Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton could make a surprise switch to Ferrari for the 2025 Formula One season, according to several reports on Thursday.
Klinsmann says S. Korea 'ready to suffer' in Asian Cup last eight
Jurgen Klinsmann said South Korea "have to be ready to suffer" when they face Australia in the Asian Cup quarter-finals on Friday, 72 hours after beating Saudi Arabia on penalties.
'Dark horses' Tajikistan vow to gallop into Asian Cup semi-finals
Tajikistan's coach Petar Segrt says his "dark horses are still running" and do not want to stop at the Asian Cup quarter-finals on Friday against Jordan.
Blazers spoil Lillard's return to Portland, Durant's Suns eclipse Nets
Damian Lillard's emotional return to Portland opened with an ovation and ended in defeat as the Trail Blazers held off the Milwaukee Bucks 119-116 on Wednesday.
Durant leads Suns to victory in return to Brooklyn
Kevin Durant scored 33 points to lead Phoenix to a 136-120 victory in Brooklyn Wednesday, his first game there since the blockbuster trade that sent him from the Nets to the Suns last season.
Tears and tragedy: Diawara making AFCON history with Guinea
This Africa Cup of Nations is far from over but it has already been a historic tournament for Guinea after they won a knockout tie for the first time, an achievement which left their coach Kaba Diawara in tears.
Africa Cup of Nations: Goal glut, jet-set Motsepe, joy amid gloom
From endless shock results to a goal glut and vibrant crowds, it has been a action-packed Africa Cup of Nations, and there are still eight matches to go in the Ivory Coast.
Osimhen on a mission with Nigeria at Cup of Nations
Many of the biggest stars at this year's Africa Cup of Nations have already been eliminated before the quarter-finals, but the continent's reigning player of the year Victor Osimhen is still standing as he aims to lead Nigeria to the title.
Nigeria, S. Africa among quarter-finals favourites in 'crazy' AFCON
Former champions Nigeria, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ivory Coast and South Africa have earned the right to be favourites in the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals on Friday and Saturday.
Crowley hopes to pass French Test and prove worthy heir to Sexton
Ireland rugby fans will hope Jack Crowley rises to the occasion when he runs out on Friday wearing the fly-half's No 10 shirt which was Johnny Sexton's property for over a decade.
Ireland expect French 'war of attrition' in Six Nations opener
A strong-looking Ireland bidding for unprecedented back-to-back Grand Slams expect a "war of attrition" when they kick this season's Six Nations Championship off against France in Marseille on Friday.
'Outstanding' Liverpool thrash sorry Chelsea to stretch Premier League lead
Liverpool remain on course to send Jurgen Klopp off as a Premier League winner after Chelsea were thrashed 4-1 at Anfield on Wednesday.
Orioles icon Ripken part of group buying MLB club for $1.725 bn
David Rubenstein said Wednesday his proposed $1.725 billion purchase of the Baltimore Orioles is aimed at bringing "a World Series trophy back to the city of Baltimore".
New Zealand All Blacks to play Fiji in San Diego
The All Blacks will play a Test against Pacific neighbours Fiji in San Diego this July, the New Zealand Rugby 14-match schedule for 2024 revealed Thursday.
LIV Golf begins 2024 season with future at stake in merger talks
Reigning Masters champion Jon Rahm will be the newest star when LIV Golf's third season tees off Friday but questions abound regarding the future of the Saudi-backed series.
All Blacks to play Fiji in San Diego
The All Blacks will play a Test against Pacific neighbours Fiji in San Diego this July as New Zealand Rugby on Thursday announced their team's 14-match schedule for 2024.
Liverpool thrash sorry Chelsea to stretch Premier League lead
Liverpool remain on course to send Jurgen Klopp off as a Premier League winner after Chelsea were thrashed 4-1 at Anfield on Wednesday.
Liverpool sink Chelsea to bolster title charge, Haaland returns in Man City cruise
Premier League leaders Liverpool stepped up their title bid with a 4-1 rout of Chelsea, while Erling Haaland made his Manchester City comeback as the champions beat Burnley 3-1 on Wednesday.
Roque fires Barca to narrow win, Atletico edge Rayo
Barcelona ground out a 1-0 win over Osasuna in La Liga on Wednesday as Xavi Hernandez started his long farewell as coach of the champions.
Former England star Cipriani confirms retirement
Former England star Danny Cipriani confirmed his retirement from rugby union on Wednesday in a "sobering but also freeing moment".
Haaland returns in Man City cruise, Tottenham into top four
Erling Haaland made his Manchester City comeback as the English champions beat Burnley 3-1 on Wednesday, while Tottenham climbed into the Premier League top four with a 3-2 win over Brentford.