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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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Pakistan's Imam-ul-Haq makes a name for himself, relatively speaking

Pakistan opener Imam-ul-Haq has shed some of the burden of being the nephew of a legend with a century in each innings against Australia in the drawn first Test.

West Indies stun holders England by seven runs in World Cup thriller

Defending champions England slumped to a second loss at the Women's Cricket World Cup on Wednesday as underdogs the West Indies continued their sparkling start to the tournament.

Norwegian great Ulset to bow out of Paralympics for play dates

After two decades of Paralympic greatness, Norway's Nils Erik Ulset is hanging up his skis and gun and heading into retirement for some important play dates with his toddler son.

Djokovic entered on Indian Wells draw but status unclear

Novak Djokovic was entered into the draw for this week's ATP/WTA Indian Wells tournament on Tuesday but it is unclear whether he will take part in the tournament, organisers said.

Top seed Krejcikova out of Indian Wells

World number two and tournament top seed Barbora Krejcikova has withdrawn from this week's ATP/WTA Indian Wells Masters tournament after failing to overcome an arm injury.

'Overconfident' Liverpool edge through despite defeat to Inter

Mohamed Salah admitted Liverpool might have suffered from complacency as they crept into a fourth Champions League quarter-final in five years despite a rare 1-0 defeat at Anfield to Inter Milan on Tuesday.

Ball in Mickelson's court over PGA return: Monahan

PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan said Tuesday he plans to speak to Phil Mickelson to address his criticism of the tour before the six-time major champion decides to return to playing.

Bairstow's century anchors England recovery after dismal start to 1st Test

Jonny Bairstow's eighth Test hundred anchored England’s revival from a woeful start in reaching 268 for six at stumps on the opening day of the first Test in Antigua on Tuesday.

Bayern blast into Champions League quarters as Lewandowski hat-trick sinks Salzburg

Robert Lewandowski scored a record-breaking 11-minute hat-trick to send Bayern Munich sailing into the Champions League quarter-finals with a 7-1 win at home to Red Bull Salzburg on Tuesday.

Liverpool edge into Champions League quarters despite defeat to Inter

Liverpool crept into a fourth Champions League quarter-final in five years despite a rare 1-0 defeat at Anfield to Inter Milan as the English giants progressed 2-1 on aggregate.

Bayern reach last eight as Lewandowski hat-trick sinks Salzburg

Robert Lewandowski scored a record-breaking 11-minute hat-trick to send Bayern Munich sailing into the Champions League quarter-finals with a 7-1 win at home to Red Bull Salzburg on Tuesday.

Swiss prosecutor seeks prison for Al-Khelaifi, Valcke

The Swiss public prosecutor on Tuesday called for Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi and FIFA's former number two Jerome Valcke to be sent to prison for corruption over a World Cup TV rights deal.

Banned Van der Merwe to miss Scotland's Six Nations finish

Duhan van der Merwe has been banned from Scotland's final two games of this season's Six Nations Championship after the wing was sent off in an English Premiership match.

Rodgers staying with Packers, denies record deal reports

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers said Tuesday he will return to play for the club next season but denied reports of signing a record-breaking contract extension.

Governments urge fresh sports sanctions against Russia over Ukraine invasion

Ministers from 37 nations signed a joint statement on Tuesday calling for additional sporting sanctions to be imposed on Russia and Belarus following the invasion of Ukraine.

Barcelona and sharp-again Aubameyang in Europa League trophy hunt

Barcelona and a rejuvenated Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Europa League specialists Sevilla will spearhead Spain's challenge in the last 16 of the competition on Thursday.

Neuer returns to rally Bayern defence in Salzburg clash

Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer returned to action for the first time in a month in his side's crunch Champions League last-16 second leg clash at home to Red Bull Salzburg on Tuesday.

West Indies spoil England's mini revival in 1st Test

West Indies fast bowler Jayden Seales broke a promising fifth-wicket partnership between Ben Stokes and Jonny Bairstow to leave England still uncomfortably placed at 145 for five at tea on the opening day of the first Test in Antigua on Tuesday.

Rafiq fears he's 'unemployable' after speaking out against racism

Azeem Rafiq fears he may have become "unemployable" within cricket after speaking out about the racism he suffered during his two spells at Yorkshire.

England's Marler ready for 'clean bar brawl' against Ireland in Six Nations

England prop Joe Marler is bracing himself for a "clean bar brawl" against Ireland at Twickenham when both teams put their Six Nations title hopes on the line this weekend.

Merlier sprints to victory in Tirreno-Adriatico second stage

Tim Merlier won the second stage of the Tirreno-Adriatico on Tuesday after coming out on top of a rapid bunch sprint in the Tuscan countryside to claim his first victory of the season.

Tennis star Murray pledges prize money to Ukraine war victims

Former world number one Andy Murray said Tuesday he would donate his prize money from tennis tournaments for the rest of the year to UNICEF's Ukraine appeal.

Jumbo in Paris-Nice stranglehold, Pedersen resists for stage win

Danish rider Mads Pedersen, the 2019 world champion, won a sprint finish to take the third stage of the Paris-Nice on Tuesday and consolidate fourth place overall in the highly competitive eight day race.

Root goes as England collapse to 57-4 at lunch

England’s fragile top-order batting was again exposed as the West Indies pacers reduced the visitors to 57 for four at lunch on the opening day of the first Test of the three-match series in Antigua on Tuesday.

West Indies contain England to 57-4 at lunch

Premier League suspends deal with Russia over Ukraine invasion

The Premier League announced Tuesday it was suspending its deal with its Russian broadcast partner following the invasion of Ukraine.

Aussie skipper Cummins declines to criticise Pakistan pitch after tame draw

Australian skipper Pat Cummins said he would leave it to fans and commentators to pass judgement on a dead wicket that saw his team's first Test in Pakistan in nearly a quarter of a century end in a tame draw in Rawalpindi on Tuesday.

Sexton hopes to go out on a high at 2023 World Cup

Ireland captain Johnny Sexton said he hopes to go out on "a high, not a whimper" after he signed a contract extension through to the 2023 Rugby World Cup on Tuesday.

Man City face defensive crisis ahead of Sporting clash, says Guardiola

Pep Guardiola says Manchester City face a defensive crisis ahead of the second leg of their Champions League tie against Sporting Lisbon on Wednesday as his men prepare to defend a 5-0 lead.

Modric: Every player would like to play with Mbappe

Luka Modric has admitted he would love to play with Kylian Mbappe at Real Madrid ahead of Wednesday's crunch Champions League game against Paris Saint-Germain.

Sexton commits to Ireland till 2023 World Cup: IRFU

Ireland captain Johnny Sexton has ended any debate about his future by signing a contract extension through to the 2023 Rugby World Cup, the Irish Rugby Football Union announced on Tuesday.

Haq, Shafique hit hundreds as Australia-Pakistan Test drawn

Imam-ul-Haq cracked a century in each innings and his opening partner Abdullah Shafique hit a maiden hundred as Pakistan's first home Test against Australia in 24 years ended in a tame draw in Rawalpindi on Tuesday.

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