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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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Afghan women footballers revel in freedom to beat British MPs

Young Afghan women footballers on Tuesday enjoyed a one-sided drubbing over a select team of British female MPs -- but the score was secondary to their freedom to play at all.

South Africa's De Allende to leave Munster

South Africa centre Damian de Allende said Tuesday his two-year stint with Irish province Munster will finish at the end of the season.

Bayern Munich women hit by seven Covid cases before PSG clash

Bayern Munich women's team have been hit by seven Covid cases in their squad ahead of Wednesday's Champions League quarter-final second leg at Paris Saint-Germain.

Barcelona make sailing history in being named America's Cup hosts

Barcelona will become the first venue to stage an Olympic Games (1992) and an America's Cup after it was awarded the hosting of the latter for the 2024 edition on Tuesday.

S. Africa hope to end poor Durban run against Bangladesh

South Africa will be seeking to reverse a losing trend at Durban's Kingsmead ground when they play against Bangladesh in the first Test of a two-match series starting on Thursday.

Head century lifts Australia to 313-7 in Pakistan ODI

Opener Travis Head staged a remarkable return to one-day cricket with a fiery century Tuesday to guide Australia to 313-7 in the opening day-night international against Pakistan in Lahore.

Root should step down as England captain: Vaughan

Joe Root should step down as England Test captain following his side's series loss to the West Indies, according to former skipper Michael Vaughan.

World Cup-bound Japan end on flat note with Vietnam draw

Japan drew 1-1 with Vietnam on Tuesday to end their World Cup qualifying campaign on a flat note days after booking their place in Qatar.

Marquez to miss Argentina race due to double vision

Six-time MotoGP world champion Marc Marquez will miss this weekend's Argentina Grand Prix after suffering from double vision again following a heavy crash in Indonesia, his team Honda said on Tuesday.

Root should step down as England captain, Vaughan says

Joe Root should step down as England Test captain following his side's series loss to the West Indies, former skipper Michael Vaughan told the BBC.

Australia blow for W.Indies semi, England-S.Africa square up again

Tournament favourites Australia suffered a major setback Tuesday on the eve of their Women's World Cup semi-final against the West Indies, losing all-rounder Ellyse Perry to injury.

NFL clubs to hire minority coaches to boost diversity

National Football League teams will be required to hire at least one minority offensive assistant coach as part of a drive to boost diversity across the sport, NFL owners announced Monday.

Southgate's penalty plan part of World Cup dream

Gareth Southgate has told his England stars to place extra focus on penalty practice as he sets his sights on winning the World Cup.

Osaka into quarters, Swiatek cruises

Naomi Osaka will face American Danielle Collins for a place in the semi-finals of the Miami Open after the Japanese star beat Alison Riske 6-3, 6,4 on Monday.

Medvedev breezes into last 16 in Miami

Daniil Medvedev moved into the last 16 of the Miami Open on Monday with a comprehensive straight-sets triumph over Spain's Pedro Martinez.

England's Stones pulls out of Ivory Coast friendly

England defender John Stones will miss Tuesday's friendly against Ivory Coast after leaving the squad due to injury.

Williams injury blow for Celtics

Boston Celtics center Robert Williams III faces a lengthy injury layoff after suffering a torn meniscus in his left knee, the team said Monday.

Southgate backs under-fire Maguire with England star set to return

Gareth Southgate insist Harry Maguire can still thrive at the highest level as the beleaguered England defender prepares to return in Tuesday's friendly against Ivory Coast.

Pietersen and Boycott blast England set-up after West Indies slump

Former captain Kevin Pietersen said the England set-up "stinks", with Geoffrey Boycott accusing the team of going "nowhere" after their latest humiliating defeat.

Former Wimbledon winner Becker 'embarrassed' by bankruptcy

Former Wimbledon champion Boris Becker told a London court he felt "shocked" and "embarrassed" after being declared bankrupt just days before the 2017 tournament at the All England Club.

Lewandowski, Ibrahimovic seek World Cup place as Poland, Sweden clash

Either Robert Lewandowski or Zlatan Ibrahimovic will miss out on the chance to play at the 2022 World Cup when Poland and Sweden clash in Tuesday's play-off.

North Macedonia game 'matter of life and death', says Ronaldo

Portugal's World Cup play-off against North Macedonia on Tuesday is a "matter of life and death", said Cristiano Ronaldo ahead of the game.

Elgar 'comfortable' some key players opted for IPL over South Africa

South African Test captain Dean Elgar said on Monday he was "comfortable" with the decision of key players to make themselves unavailable for a Test series against Bangladesh, which starts at Kingsmead in Durban on Thursday.

It's crazy, admits history-making Eritrean cyclist Girmay

Eritrean Biniam Girmay said he is still coming to grips with his "crazy" victory in Sunday's Gent-Wevelgem, which saw him become the first African cyclist to win a one-day classic.

Unbeaten German boss Flick welcomes Dutch test in Amsterdam

Germany head coach Hansi Flick is relishing the chance to see his team take on fellow European giants the Netherlands in a friendly on Tuesday.

Mancini hints he will stay Italy boss despite World Cup disaster

Roberto Mancini dropped a big hint on Monday he will stay on as Italy coach despite the Azzurri failing to qualify for the World Cup for a second successive time.

North Macedonia have '90 minutes to fulfil' World Cup dream

The North Macedonia players have "90 minutes to fulfil" the "dream of a whole country" said key midfielder Elif Elmas ahead of Tuesday's 2022 World Cup play-off against Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal.

Depleted Australia suffer Marsh injury blow for Pakistan ODI series

Australia's T20 hero Mitchell Marsh has been ruled out with injury as they and Pakistan eye qualification for the 50-over World Cup when they start a three-match one-day international series in Lahore from Tuesday.

All Blacks star Barrett cleared of concussion after head knock

All Blacks fly-half Beauden Barrett was cleared of concussion symptoms Monday after a nasty head knock, but will miss the Auckland Blues' next two matches, coach Leon MacDonald said.

Root's future as England captain in doubt after West Indies rout

Joe Root may be "passionate" about remaining as England's Test captain but should he stay in the post after the West Indies inflicted the latest damaging defeat of his tenure?

Thai teen wins playoff to capture first LPGA title

Thai teenager Atthaya Thitikul won a playoff over Denmark's Nanna Koerstz Madsen with a bogey on Sunday's second extra hole to capture the JTBC Classic for her first LPGA title.

Portugal's path to World Cup blocked by surprise package North Macedonia

Portugal have been well and truly warned not to take the threat of North Macedonia lightly as they face Italy's conquerors in a decisive World Cup qualifying play-off on Tuesday.

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