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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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Kipruto claims Chicago Marathon as Feysa defends women's title

Amos Kipruto of Kenya dominated a world-class field to finally win his first Chicago Marathon while Ethiopia's Hawi Feysa defended her women's title on Sunday.

Forest boss Glasner loses on return to Palace, Hull hold Everton

Nottingham Forest boss Oliver Glasner was beaten on his return to Crystal Palace as Daichi Kamada's first Premier League goal inspired the Eagles' 3-1 win on Sunday.

Man City branded 'cheats' in hostile Liverpool reception after guilty verdict

Manchester City were greeted with chants of "cheats" on their arrival at Anfield on Sunday to face Liverpool in their first game since being found guilty of breaking more than 100 financial rules.

'Sorry boys': Hamilton takes blame for botched tyre call

Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton admitted he botched a call over tyres that cost him and Ferrari a second podium place at the Singapore Grand Prix on Sunday.

Smith breaks fielding record as Australia take control of 1st Test

Steve Smith broke the Test record for the most career catches by a fielder as Australia played themselves into a strong position on the third day of the first Test against South Africa at Kingsmead on Sunday.

Resurgent Verstappen wins Singapore Grand Prix for first time

Max Verstappen won the Singapore Grand Prix for the first time in his career on Sunday to complete a perfect weekend where he also finished first in the sprint and was on pole for both races.

Smith breaks fielding record as Australia take first innings lead

Steve Smith broke the Test record for the most catches by a fielder as Australia took a 106-run first innings lead on the third day of the first Test against South Africa at Kingsmead on Sunday.

Verstappen wins Singapore Grand Prix for first time

Max Verstappen won the Singapore Grand Prix for the first time in his career on Sunday to complete a perfect weekend where he also finished first in the sprint and was on pole for both races.

Saints win south coast derby after Eckert's suspended 'Spygate' ban

Ten-man Southampton capped a dramatic week in the club's history with a 1-0 win at home to Portsmouth in a south coast derby on Sunday.

Zheng beats Andreeva to become first home player to win China Open

Zheng Qinwen became the first home winner of the China Open on Sunday as she beat Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva 7-5, 6-4.

Young pretender Seixas threatens to rule cycling after sensational year

At just 20 years and 16 days, Paul Seixas made history as the youngest ever winner of the Giro di Lombardia and ensured that his stunning breakout season would end in glory.

Shelton dumped out in Shanghai but Zverev ploughs on

France's world number 56 Arthur Gea stunned Ben Shelton in the third round of the Shanghai Masters on Sunday as the US Open finalist became the biggest casualty of the event so far.

Serie A stalemate as Roma held by Como

Ten-man Roma held Como to the first goalless draw of the Serie A season after league top scorer Donyell Malen was sent off at the Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia on Sunday.

Top seed Zverev digs deep to reach Shanghai last 16

Alexander Zverev was forced to dig deep in beating Quentin Halys in three sets at the Shanghai Masters on Sunday as he closes in on the world number one ranking.

Ukraine irrelevant to Russia and IOC's relationship: Russian minister

Ukraine has no business interfering in the International Olympic Committee's decision to permit Russia's return as an officially recognised nation after years in the wilderness, Russian Sports Minister Mikhail Degtyarev has told AFP.

Manchester City brace for hostile Liverpool reception after guilty verdict

Manchester City face a hostile Anfield on Sunday when the Premier League leaders play bitter rivals Liverpool in their first game since being found guilty of breaking more than 100 financial rules.

Brennan keeps his cool in Japan for third PGA Tour victory

Michael Brennan kept his cool to hold off a chasing pack that included two-time major champion Xander Schauffele for victory Sunday at the Baycurrent Classic in Japan.

Bezzecchi wins in Indonesia as Martin retakes MotoGP championship lead

Marco Bezzecchi stormed to victory in Indonesia on Sunday as Jorge Martin was third to retake the lead from Marc Marquez in the MotoGP world championship.

US Open finalist Shelton dumped out in Shanghai third round

World number 56 Arthur Gea stunned Ben Shelton in straight sets on Sunday in the third round of the Shanghai Masters as the US Open finalist became the biggest casualty so far.

Brennan holds off Schauffele for PGA Tour win in Japan

Michael Brennan held off two-time major champion Xander Schauffele to win the US PGA Tour's Baycurrent Classic in Japan on Sunday for his second title of the year.

Messi nets brace to win in first match after Argentina exit

Lionel Messi scored twice to help Inter Miami rout DC United 4-0 on Saturday, taking a victory in his first match since saying farewell to the Argentina national team.

Ravindra fit for New Zealand ODI series against India

Rachin Ravindra and Mark Chapman were named on Sunday in New Zealand's squad for their home one-day series against India after injury sidelined the batting pair from the preceding Twenty20 clashes.

Kenyan great Kipchoge wins first marathon in three years

Two-time Olympic champion Eliud Kipchoge won his first marathon in three years on Sunday when the Kenyan great cruised to victory at Melbourne.

All Blacks lose four players for second Wallabies Test

Four New Zealand players were ruled out of next week's second Test against Australia on Sunday, denting their prospects of completing a clean sweep in the Bledisloe Cup series.

Barca extend perfect streak, Real Madrid survive Vinicius red

Anthony Gordon scored his first goal for Barcelona as the Spanish champions extended their perfect start in La Liga with a 3-0 win over Getafe on Saturday.

Spanish women return to action with 2-0 friendly win over USA

Early goals from Patri Guijarro and Eva Navarro lifted women's World Cup champions Spain to a 2-0 friendly victory over the United States on Saturday with both teams looking toward next year's World Cup.

PSG ease to Ligue 1 win before Manchester City test

Paris Saint-Germain were comfortable 3-1 winners against Le Mans on Saturday before they look ahead to a tougher test away to Manchester City in the Champions League next week.

Bordeaux-Begles end wait for away win before Champions Cup defence

France scrum-half Maxime Lucu scored 15 points as Bordeaux-Begles held on to edge Clermont 23-22 on Saturday before they continue their defence of the Champions Cup.

Real Madrid edge Villarreal, Vinicius sent off for hair pull

Yan Diomande earned Real Madrid a tight 1-0 victory over Villarreal on Saturday to keep them six points behind La Liga leaders Barcelona, even though winger Vinicius Junior was sent off for hair-pulling.

Carrick demands more 'streetwise' Man Utd after Spurs setback

Michael Carrick said Manchester United need to become more "streetwise" and "stubborn" after they blew a late lead against 10-man Tottenham to draw 1-1 at Old Trafford on Saturday.

10-man Tottenham ramp up pressure on Man Utd boss Carrick

Dominic Solanke rescued a 1-1 draw for 10-man Tottenham to ramp up the pressure on Manchester United boss Michael Carrick on Saturday.

Inter Milan dominate Parma to go top of Serie A

Inter Milan surged to the top of Serie A on Saturday thanks to three goals in the first half an hour to outclass Parma 3-0 at the San Siro.

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