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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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Man City, PSG clash at contrasting time for state-backed projects

Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain have reshaped football with the financial backing of Gulf state owners, but there is a stark contrast in the health of those projects ahead of their latest Champions League meeting on Wednesday.

Coventry crush Newcastle to climb out of relegation zone

Coventry earned a slice of Premier League history as they climbed out of the relegation zone with a stylish 4-1 win against Newcastle on Monday.

Carrick's Man United 'hungry and eager' to fix worst start in decades

Manchester United coach Michael Carrick insisted Monday his team can weather the storm after making their worst start to a season in 40 years.

US Open champ Zverev to become tennis world number one

Men's tennis confirmed it will crown a new world number one as Germany's Alexander Zverev was ensured the year-end honour on Monday after Carlos Alcaraz lost his third-round match in Shanghai.

One goal enough for Flick as Barca enter Galatasaray cauldron

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said he would be happy with a single goal victory at Galatasaray in the Champions League on Tuesday as his team face one of the world's 'best atmospheres'.

Arsenal lose Hincapie and Zubimendi in freak double blow

Mikel Arteta said Piero Hincapie and Martin Zubimendi would both miss Arsenal's Champions League match with Lille after suffering freak ankle injuries in their warm-down after Saturday's win against Leeds.

Australia's Smith off field after being struck on helmet

Australia's Steve Smith was struck on the helmet while batting and did not take the field at the start of South Africa's second innings on the fourth day of the first Test at Kingsmead on Monday.

Alcaraz exits Shanghai Masters in straight-sets loss

Carlos Alcaraz fell to Zizou Bergs in straight sets at the Shanghai Masters on Monday, interrupting the former world number one's in-form return to the professional Tour after being sidelined for months by injury.

Renshaw shines again before Australia declaration

First innings hero Matt Renshaw hit a brisk 82 before Australia declared their second innings, setting South Africa a target of 421 on the fourth day of the first Test at Kingsmead on Monday.

Atletico's Simeone encourages goalless Alvarez improvement

Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone encouraged goalless striker Julian Alvarez to keep improving ahead of the team's Champions League clash against Manchester United on Tuesday.

Premier League in limbo as Manchester City soar

Manchester City silenced a hostile Liverpool crowd in their first match since being found guilty of breaching Premier League financial regulations but there is a deep sense of uncertainty over what it actually means.

African players in Europe: Mbeumo ends goal drought as United draw

Cameroon star Bryan Mbeumo ended a four-game goal drought by scoring for Manchester United in a 1-1 Premier League draw with 10-man Tottenham Hotspur at the weekend.

China Open champ Zheng withdraws from Wuhan citing fatigue

Freshly crowned China Open champion Zheng Qinwen withdrew on Monday from her home tournament in Wuhan, citing fatigue and a right shoulder injury.

Brewers edge Dodgers 2-1 in National League Championship Series opener

Brice Turang homered and Milwaukee's bullpen kept the Los Angeles Dodgers' potent bats in check Sunday as the Brewers triumphed 2-1 in game one of baseball's National League Championship Series.

Man City charges cloud hangs over Premier League season

Manchester City emerged unscathed from a hostile reception at Anfield in their first match since a guilty verdict on widespread financial impropriety, but a 3-0 win over Liverpool highlighted the uncertainty that now surrounds the Premier League season.

Software, sprints, trolls: Singapore Grand Prix talking points

A dominant Max Verstappen won the Singapore Grand Prix for the first time on Sunday, 24 hours after taking the chequered flag in the sprint race at the Marina Bay Street Circuit.

Unbeaten 49ers edge Seahawks while Vikings stay perfect

San Francisco scored three touchdowns off Seattle turnovers and the unbeaten 49ers edged the reigning Super Bowl champions 32-29 on Sunday while Minnesota improved to 5-0 as well.

Dupont double helps Toulouse avoid Bayonne slip-up in Top 14

Superstar France scrum-half Antoine Dupont scored two tries and set up another as Toulouse held off Bayonne 45-34 to move to the summit of the French Top 14 table on Sunday.

'Dizzy' Lazio join Inter at top of Serie A as Roma, Juve and Milan held

Lazio moved level on points with Inter Milan at the top of Serie A with a 3-1 win over Monza on Sunday as pursuers Roma, Juventus and AC Milan were all held.

Marseille snap losing skid with win at Troyes

Marseille put an end to their four-game losing run in Ligue 1 as Amine Harit and Himad Abdelli scored in a 2-0 win at Troyes on Sunday.

Jaguars edge Eagles as Packers beat Bears

Cam Little's last-gasp field goal secured a remarkable 19-17 win for the Jacksonville Jaguars against Philadelphia in London on Sunday while Green Bay enjoyed its biggest home win in years against fierce rivals Chicago.

Rays chase first MLB crown as Guardians try to snap drought

Cleveland's quest to end the longest active title drought in Major League Baseball continues against a Tampa Bay squad seeking the first crown in its 29-year history.

'Dizzy' Lazio join Inter at top of Serie A as Roma and AC Milan held

Lazio moved level on points with Inter Milan at the top of Serie A with a 3-1 win over Monza on Sunday as pursuers Roma and AC Milan were both held.

Isco's Betis rise back above Real Madrid to third

Veteran playmaker Isco struck twice to help Real Betis climb back into third place in La Liga with a 5-2 win over Osasuna on Sunday.

Man City must make 'own noise' amid financial scandal, says Maresca

Enzo Maresca said Manchester City must "make their own noise" to drown out the distraction of the guilty verdict on over 100 charges of breaking Premier League financial rules.

Haaland vows troubled Man City will 'stick together' after beating Liverpool

Erling Haaland said Manchester City's 3-0 win at 10-man Liverpool showed they will "stick together" after the club was found guilty of breaching Premier League financial rules.

Jaguars down Eagles with wild field goal finish in London

Cam Little's last-gasp field goal secured a remarkable 19-17 win for the Jacksonville Jaguars against Philadelphia in London on Sunday.

Abhishek, Arshdeep guide India to T20 win over West Indies

Abhishek Sharma struck a quick 69 before Arshdeep Singh's three wickets helped India to a 14-run win over the West Indies in the third T20 international on Sunday.

Sadaqat, Imran help Pakistan thump Sri Lanka to seal T20 series

Maaz Sadaqat just missed out on a hundred as Pakistan upstaged Sri Lanka by 82 runs in the second T20 international on Sunday, taking an unbeatable 2-0 lead in the series.

Man City shrug off uncertain future to beat 10-man Liverpool

Manchester City shrugged off the threat of swingeing sanctions to beat 10-man Liverpool 3-0 in their first game since being found guilty on more than 100 charges of breaking Premier League financial rules.

Norway's Hagenes wins historic Paris-Tours classic

Norwegian Per Strand Hagenes on Sunday won the 120th edition of the Paris-Tours one-day classic, one of the oldest races on cycling's calendar.

Lazio join Inter at top of Serie A as Roma held at Como

Lazio moved level on points with Inter Milan at the top of Serie A with a 3-1 win over Monza on Sunday as 10-man Roma played out the first goalless draw of the Italian season at Como.

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