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Still alive - Ivory Coast's roller-coaster AFCON ride goes on
Seemingly dead, buried and completely humiliated just a few days ago, Ivory Coast's Africa Cup of Nations dream somehow remains alive and there is suddenly a sense of optimism after the Elephants beat reigning champions Senegal to reach the quarter-finals.
Japan flak at Asian Cup 'a sign of respect', says coach
Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu said criticism of his team at the Asian Cup was "a sign of respect" as they prepare to face Bahrain in the last 16 on Wednesday.
Russia demoted to team skating Olympic bronze without doped Valieva: ISU
Kamila Valieva's doping ban has resulted in the Russia Olympic Committee team being demoted from the gold to bronze medal in the 2022 Winter Olympics team skating event, the International Skating Union (ISU) said Tuesday.
Senegal's Diatta labels African football body 'corrupt' after AFCON exit
Senegal winger Krepin Diatta may face disciplinary action after accusing the Confederation of African Football (CAF) of being "corrupt" following the reigning champions' exit from the Africa Cup of Nations on penalties to hosts Ivory Coast on Monday.
All Blacks loose forward Jacobson to captain Waikato Chiefs
New Zealand loose forward Luke Jacobson will captain the Waikato Chiefs in 2024, the Super Rugby franchise announced Tuesday, with All Blacks skipper Sam Cane currently in Japan.
Rugby Australia to help debt-laden Melbourne Rebels play 2024 season
Rugby Australia said Tuesday it would help the Melbourne Rebels to take their place in the 2024 Super Rugby competition after the debt-laden club went into voluntary administration.
Ivory Coast stun AFCON holders Senegal, Cape Verde into quarter-finals
Hosts Ivory Coast stunned Senegal at the Africa Cup of Nations on Monday, knocking out the reigning champions on penalties in the last 16 to keep their hopes of winning the title on home soil alive.
Hosts Ivory Coast knock holders Senegal out after AFCON thriller
Hosts Ivory Coast put a disastrous group campaign behind them on Monday to beat holders Senegal 5-4 on penalties and book an Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final against Mali or Burkina Faso.
Messi, Suarez on target but Miami beaten in Saudi friendly
Luis Suarez bagged his maiden goal for Inter Miami and Lionel Messi scored a penalty but it was not enough to stop the Major League Soccer side falling to a 4-3 defeat against Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal in Riyadh on Monday.
Historic Asian Cup over in last 16 for 'champions' Palestine
Palestine coach Makram Daboub said he was proud of his "champions" after they bowed out of the best Asian Cup in their history with a 2-1 defeat to hosts and holders Qatar on Monday.
Late penalty takes Cape Verde into Cup of Nations quarter-finals
Cape Verde won an Africa Cup of Nations knockout tie for the first time in their history on Monday as a late Ryan Mendes penalty gave them a 1-0 victory over Mauritania in the last 16.
Qatar end Palestine run, Jordan stun Iraq with Asian Cup late show
Hosts and holders Qatar fought back to defeat Palestine 2-1 and reach the Asian Cup quarter-finals on Monday, joining a Jordan side who struck twice in injury time to stun Iraq.
Palestine's historic Asian Cup over in last-16 loss to Qatar
Palestine bowed out of the Asian Cup in a 2-1 defeat to hosts and holders Qatar in the last 16 on Monday after reaching the knockout rounds for the first time.
Arsenal boss Arteta slams Barca talk as 'fake news'
Mikel Arteta has slammed reports he was ready to quit Arsenal to become Barcelona manager as "fake news".
Jordan score twice in injury time to surge into Asian Cup quarters
Jordan will meet Tajikistan in the Asian Cup quarter-finals after scoring twice in three minutes deep in stoppage time to stun Iraq 3-2 in a thriller on Monday.
Russian skater Valieva suspended four years for doping
Teenage Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva received a four-year ban from the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) on Monday for failing a doping test prior to the 2022 Winter Olympics.
Ten Hag ready to select strongest Man Utd team as stars return
Erik ten Hag believes he is set to finally pick his strongest Manchester United team against Wolves on Thursday as a host of stars return from injury.
Howe doesn't expect Newcastle to splash out before transfer deadline
Eddie Howe says Newcastle's Saudi owners will act as "guardians of the club's future" rather than splash the cash before the January transfer window closes.
Liverpool have 'big job' to replace Klopp, says Van Dijk
Virgil van Dijk admits Liverpool have a "big job" to replace Jurgen Klopp when the German steps down at the end of the season.
Jordan score twice at the death to surge into Asian Cup last eight
Jordan will meet tournament debutants Tajikistan in the Asian Cup quarter-finals after scoring twice in three minutes deep in stoppage time to stun Iraq 3-2 in a thriller on Monday.
Australia's Asian Cup credentials face first real test in quarter-finals
Australia's Asian Cup title credentials and stingy defence will be properly put to the test for the first time in Qatar when they face Saudi Arabia or South Korea in the quarter-finals.
Under-fire Klinsmann keeping 'positive' for Asian Cup KO clash
Under-fire coach Jurgen Klinsmann said he "has to be positive" ahead of South Korea's Asian Cup showdown with Saudi Arabia on Tuesday after stuttering into the last 16.
'Wake-up call' as India look for quick fix in second Test
England's attacking "Bazball" style of play trumped India at home in the first Test but pundits and cricketers on Monday said the hosts remain favourites in the five-match series.
Chiefs, Niners set up Super Bowl rematch
The Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers set up a Super Bowl rematch on Sunday after battling through to the NFL championship showpiece on a dramatic day of playoff action.
Chiefs back in Super Bowl after Ravens flop
The reigning champion Kansas City Chiefs upset the top-seeded Baltimore Ravens 17-10 to reach the Super Bowl for the fourth time in five years on Sunday.
'No regrets' from shattered Lions coach Campbell
Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell insisted he had no regrets for spurning two field goal opportunities after his team's agonizing 34-31 defeat to San Francisco in the NFC Championship on Sunday.
Ukraine twins smiling through bombs to go for Olympic gold
As synchronised swimmers, Maryna and Vladyslava Aleksiiva are used to having to smile no matter what.
San Francisco comeback stuns Lions as Niners reach Super Bowl
The San Francisco 49ers produced a stunning second-half fightback to beat the Detroit Lions 34-31 and reach their second Super Bowl in four years on Sunday.
Harbaugh tells Jackson to 'stand tall' as Super Bowl dream dashed
Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh told his quarterback Lamar Jackson to "stand tall" despite his team's 17-10 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in Sunday's AFC Championship game.
Sinner relishing chance to 'dance in pressure storm'
A composed Jannik Sinner is ready for what comes next after winning a maiden Grand Slam title at the Australian Open, saying he likes to "dance in the pressure storm".
Egypt's AFCON hopes dashed by DR Congo, Guinea reach quarter-finals
The injured Mohamed Salah will not get the chance to return to the Africa Cup of Nations after his Egypt side were knocked out of the competition on Sunday in a dramatic penalty shoot-out against the Democratic Republic of Congo, while Guinea progressed to the last eight.
Chiefs stun Ravens to reach Super Bowl
The reigning champion Kansas City Chiefs upset the top-seeded Baltimore Ravens 17-10 to reach the Super Bowl for the fourth time in five years on Sunday.