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Panthers expected to begin 2027 NRL season away from new stadium

The new Penrith Stadium is expected to be ready in time for the opening round of the 2027 NRL season, but it’s still likely the Panthers is expected to be on the road for their early matches. There is no delay to the build of the new $309 million venue but there’s a lack of appetite for risk around weather delays through the summer.

ノア内藤哲也、GHC王座2度目の防衛「負けたらリストラ」の危機感で清宮らに警鐘

プロレスリング・ノアのGHCヘビー級王者、内藤哲也（44）が12月9日に行われた後楽園ホール大会で、拳王（41）の挑戦を退け2度目の王座防衛に成功した。今後は12月31日の横浜大会で、清宮海斗と稲村愛輝による挑戦者決定戦の勝者と対戦する予定だ。内藤は契約の不安定さを明かし、所属選手に対して強い危機感を示している。

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Rees-Zammit returns to wing as Wales face Fiji

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Former Arsenal, Spain midfielder Cazorla retires

Former Arsenal and Spain playmaker Santi Cazorla retired from football at the age of 41 on Thursday after more than two decades in the game.

Spain, Portugal eye World Cup last 16

European champions Spain and Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal aim to book their places in the last 16 of the World Cup on Thursday as Algeria look to salvage some pride for African football.

Uruguay veteran Cavani quits Boca Juniors

Veteran Uruguayan striker Edinson Cavani has announced his departure from Boca Juniors after three years.

West Ham's Fernandes joins Spurs

West Ham's Portugal midfielder Mateus Fernandes has joined Spurs after the Hammers' relegation from the Premier League, the clubs announced on Thursday.

Italy name two debutants to face Japan in Nations Championship opener

Italy on Thursday named debutants Alessandro Ortombina and Malik Faissal to start against Japan in their Nations Championship opener in Tokyo as they look to build on their Six Nations success.

France recall record try scorer Penaud for All Blacks Test

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Wallabies' Schmidt rules out another coaching job

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'Outstanding' Love to start at fly-half for All Blacks against France

Ruben Love was given the nod on Thursday to start at fly-half against France as new All Blacks coach Dave Rennie named his first New Zealand side for the Nations Championship opener in Christchurch.

Campbell back from four years in Wallabies wilderness to face Ireland

Australia coach Joe Schmidt Thursday praised Jock Campbell's resilience after he was recalled from four years in the Test wilderness while backing a fresh halves combination for their season-opener against Ireland.

Farrell names Leinster-heavy Ireland side to face Wallabies

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Basketball superstar LeBron James congratulated Folarin Balogun on scoring for the United States in their World Cup victory on Wednesday after the striker emulated his trademark "Silencer" celebration.

Pochettino says Balogun foul 'never' a red card as suspension looms

USA coach Mauricio Pochettino said Wednesday striker Folarin Balogun should "never" have received a red card after he was sent off against Bosnia following a VAR review, meaning he will miss his side's last-16 World Cup showdown with Belgium next week.

Farrell names Leinster-heavy side to face Wallabies

Ireland coach Andy Farrell opted for Sam Prendergast as his playmaker for their Nations Championship opener against Australia in Sydney in a starting XV dominated by Leinster players.

Japan name uncapped student fly-half Ito to face Italy

Japan on Thursday named uncapped student fly-half Ryunosuke Ito to start against Italy in their Nations Championship opener in Tokyo, with banned head coach Eddie Jones absent.

Campbell back after four years in Wallabies team to face Ireland

Australia coach Joe Schmidt recalled Jock Campbell after four years in the Test wilderness Thursday while gambling on a fresh halves combination for their season-opener against Ireland.

Kane saves England as USA, Belgium reach last 16

Harry Kane scored twice to rescue England from the brink of a calamitous World Cup exit as co-hosts the United States swept into the last 16 with victory in their primetime clash against Bosnia-Herzegovina.

South Korean school baseball team suspended over 'Tank Day' chants

South Korea's baseball authority suspended a school team from Thursday for chanting about a Starbucks Korea marketing fiasco that evoked a deadly 1980 crackdown on pro-democracy protests.

Balogun scores and sees red as US beat Bosnia 2-0

Folarin Balogun scored and was sent off as the United States beat Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 to reach the last 16 of the World Cup on Wednesday.

Belgium coach salutes Tielemans after World Cup rescue act

Belgium coach Rudi Garcia hailed captain Youri Tielemans after the midfielder's last-gasp penalty completed an astonishing 3-2 comeback victory over Senegal in the World Cup last 32 on Wednesday.

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Kane saves England after DR Congo scare; Belgium comeback stuns Senegal

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Belgium late show floors Senegal at World Cup

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Celtics to trade Jaylen Brown to 76ers for Paul George: report

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Pistons forward Harris reportedly headed to Spurs

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Djokovic, Sinner into Wimbledon third round, Andreeva stunned

Novak Djokovic produced a Wimbledon masterclass as the history-chasing star raced into the third round on Wednesday, while defending champion Jannik Sinner battled through before French Open champion Mirra Andreeva suffered a shock exit.

Jovial Djokovic dismantles Tsitsipas to reach Wimbledon third round

Novak Djokovic sent out a warning to his Wimbledon title rivals with an impressive straight-sets victory over Stefanos Tsitsipas to reach the Wimbledon third round for the 20th time on Wednesday.

Spurs agree club record £100 mn move for Newcastle's Tonali - reports

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Rain has final say in 1st England-India T20 as Sooryavanshi still awaits debut

Teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was once more denied an India debut before rain saw the first Twenty20 international against England at Chester-le-Street abandoned after the tourists' innings.

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