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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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Bonner's six-hour century guides West Indies to slender lead over England

Nkrumah Bonner's watchful defiance took him to a second Test century and edged the West Indies ahead of England on the third day of the first Test at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua on Thursday.

UK sanctions expand to Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich

Chelsea Football Club's Russian owner Roman Abramovich was on Thursday hit with a UK assets freeze and travel ban, throwing his plans to sell the European and world club champions into disarray.

No sidepod, no problem for Mercedes despite 'extreme interpretation

Mercedes insisted the radical 'no sidepod' design of their 2022 car is perfectly legal but F1 chiefs admitted "the extreme interpretation" of the new rules will create "a lot of debate".

Six Nations destiny in our hands, says France skipper Dupont

France captain Antoine Dupont insists his unbeaten team are the masters of their own Six Nations destiny when they take on Wales in Cardiff on Friday.

Braley returns for Italy against Scotland in Six Nations

Scrum-half Callum Braley returns for Italy with hooker Giacomo Nicotera set for his first start in Saturday's Six Nations clash against Scotland in Rome with the hosts attempting to end their 35-match losing streak in the tournament.

Pogacar wins fourth stage to take Tirreno-Adriatico lead

Tour de France champion Tadej Pogacar powered to victory on an uphill finish to stage four of the Tirreno-Adriatico on Thursday and claimed the overall lead.

Rock-steady Bonner guides West Indies closer to England total

Nkrumah Bonner found another useful partner in Joshua da Silva with the West Indies closing in on England's first innings total in reaching 271 for five at lunch on the third day of the first Test at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua on Thursday.

Townsend tells Scotland to finish Six Nations with a flourish

Gregor Townsend has urged his Scotland side to forget about defeats by Wales and France and finish a "disappointing" Six Nations campaign in style.

Rawalpindi pitch officially rated 'below average' after tame Test

Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium's pitch, where the first Test between Pakistan and Australia ended in a tame draw on Tuesday, has officially been rated "below average" by the match referee and given a demerit point.

World champion Verstappen relishing more 'fun times' with Red Bull

World champion Max Verstappen said Thursday he was relishing more fun times with Red Bull after being rewarded with a five-year contract extension after last season's thrilling Formula One victory.

'We're going after Ireland' vows England coach Jones

England coach Eddie Jones insisted his side were ready to "go after" Ireland in a Six Nations Championship "semi-final" at Twickenham on Saturday.

England's Simmonds in for benched Dombrandt against Ireland

Sam Simmonds will start at No 8 for England in their key Six Nations Championship clash against Ireland at Twickenham on Saturday, with Alex Dombrandt on the bench following a bout of coronavirus.

Farrell restores Sexton to lineup for crucial England clash

Ireland talisman Johnny Sexton is restored to the fly-half starting berth for Saturday's crucial Six Nations match with England where victory would ensure the Irish maintain hopes of the title.

PSG face rebuild after latest European capitulation

Masters of their own downfall once more, Paris Saint-Germain's latest Champions League collapse is likely to set in motion sweeping changes after the club again fell short of its ultimate goal.

What do Abramovich sanctions mean for Chelsea?

The future of European champions Chelsea has been plunged into doubt after Russian owner Roman Abramovich was hit with UK government sanctions in response to the invasion of Ukraine.

PSG bosses confront referee after Madrid defeat

Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi and the club's sporting director Leonardo launched an angry tirade in the referee's dressing room after PSG's defeat by Real Madrid in the Champions League on Wednesday.

Australia's Warner pledges to attend idol Warne's funeral

Australian opener David Warner plans to attend the state funeral of his childhood idol Shane Warne later this month, but he says it will take time to get used to the legendary bowler's passing.

Three key head-to-heads for Wales v France

France play Wales in a Six Nations Test match in Cardiff on Friday on the back of their best winning streak since 2010.

Vettel wears heart on his helmet over invasion of Ukraine

Four-time Formula One world champion Sebastian Vettel had a Ukraine flag emblazoned on his helmet in protest at Russia's invasion of Ukraine when he drove his Aston Martin in testing in Bahrain on Thursday.

Another golden day for Austrian golden boy Aigner at Winter Paralympics

The 16-year-old Johannes Aigner, who comes from a family of competitive alpine skiers, bagged his second gold at the Beijing Winter Paralympics as the Ukraine team honoured their country's fallen Thursday.

Hosts New Zealand beat limp India to showcase World Cup credentials

Hosts New Zealand inflicted India's first defeat of the Women's Cricket World Cup on Thursday, racing to a 62-run win in Hamilton.

India cricket greats welcome 'Mankad' run out law change

India greats such as Sachin Tendulkar on Thursday welcomed cricket's governing body changing the law on controversial "Mankad" run outs, which will no longer be classed as "unfair play".

Medvedev feels pressure, motivation as No. 1

Daniil Medvedev, who will contest his first tournament as world number one at the Indian Wells ATP Masters, says he's matured since his loss to Rafael Nadal in the Australian Open final.

India pursue Sri Lanka sweep in pink ball second Test

India will be strong favourites to stay unbeaten in pink-ball Tests at home as new captain Rohit Sharma eyes a clean sweep of Sri Lanka in the second Test starting Saturday.

Australia look to second spinner after Rawalpindi stalemate

Australia are likely to play two spinners as they go in search of a win in Saturday's second Test in Karachi after Pakistan batted their seamers into the ground in the draw at Rawalpindi.

Revolution blanks Pumas in CONCACAF Champions League

Adam Buksa scored two second-half goals to power the New England Revolution over Mexico's Pumas UNAM 3-0 on Wednesday in the first leg of the CONCACAF Champions League quarter-finals.

Booker stars as Suns beat Heat to seal NBA playoff berth

Devin Booker returned from a four-game absence to power Phoenix over Miami 111-90 on Wednesday in a matchup of conference leaders, clinching an NBA playoff berth for the Suns.

Old habits kick in as Benzema-led Madrid comeback stuns PSG

"Real Madrid are still alive," said Karim Benzema, the 34-year-old striker who scored a second-half hat-trick as Paris Saint-Germain again self-destructed in the Champions League knockout stages.

Tiger recalls parents and racism fight in Hall of Fame entry

A tearful Tiger Woods recalled fighting racism as a youth and the support of his parents on Wednesday in an emotional induction ceremony to the World Golf Hall of Fame.

Shane Warne's body en route back to Australia

The body of Shane Warne left Thailand early Thursday, flying back to Australia where the cricket superstar will receive a state funeral.

'At peace' Osaka readies for Indian Wells challenge

Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka returns to Indian Wells, scene of her breakthrough triumph in 2018, with a new outlook on a tennis career plunged into turmoil in 2021.

Major League Baseball cancels more games after labor talks stall

Major League Baseball cancelled a further slate of fixtures on Wednesday after a fresh round of marathon labor talks with players ended in deadlock.

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