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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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Marquez grabs MotoGP championship lead with Indonesia sprint win

Spain's Marc Marquez seized the lead from compatriot Jorge Martin in the MotoGP world championship following victory in a thrilling and chaotic sprint race in Indonesia on Saturday.

Schauffele closes in on leaders after 'weird' round in Japan

Double major winner Xander Schauffele moved four shots off the lead in Japan after carding two eagles and a double bogey on "a weird day" at the US PGA Tour's Baycurrent Classic on Saturday.

Medvedev through at Shanghai Masters in first match since disqualification

Daniil Medvedev fought back to beat Germany's Jan-Lennard Struff 4-6, 6-4, 6-3 in the second round of the Shanghai Masters on Saturday, the Russian's first match since being disqualified from the China Open.

Fernandez trumps MotoGP championship duo to grab Indonesia pole

Spain's Raul Fernandez took a memorable first pole position in his MotoGP career in Indonesia on Saturday to grab the limelight from the championship battlers.

Lyon blow chance to go top after loss at Lens

Lyon missed the chance to go top of Ligue 1 on Friday after sliding to their first defeat of the season, losing 2-1 at Lens.

Kiplimo and Feysa seek repeat Chicago Marathon wins

Defending champions Jacob Kiplimo of Uganda and Hawi Feysa of Ethiopia will be challenged by a world-class field in the hunt for record times in Sunday's 48th Chicago Marathon.

Fuellkrug halts Dortmund after late goal flurry

Niclas Fuellkrug scored on his return to Borussia Dortmund on Friday as Werder Bremen scored twice to snatch a dramatic late 2-2 draw against the Bundesliga leaders.

Injured Ravens quarterback Jackson ruled out of Falcons clash

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson will miss Sunday's game against the Atlanta Falcons with a left ankle injury, coach Jesse Minter said Friday.

Brewers aim to take down two-time defending champion Dodgers in NLCS rematch

The Milwaukee Brewers believe they have what it takes to stop the Los Angeles Dodgers' World Series three-peat bid in its tracks when they take on the West Coast giants in the National League Championship Series for a second straight year.

'Iron Mike' Ditka hailed as 'gold standard' NFL legend

Mike Ditka's death on Friday at age 86 was mourned across the NFL as colleagues he inspired and rivals recalled his toughness and tenacity as a player and coach.

Hope, Rutherford fire West Indies to record T20 chase of 250

Skipper Shai Hope and Sherfane Rutherford struck blazing knocks as the West Indies recorded the second-highest T20 chase of all time on Friday to beat India by six wickets.

Mike Ditka: Chicago Bears icon as player and coach

Mike Ditka was already an NFL champion and Chicago icon when he guided the celebrated 1985 Bears to the Super Bowl crown.

Farhan leads Pakistan to T20 win over Sri Lanka

Pakistan's newest skipper Sahibzada Farhan hit a swashbuckling half-century to guide Pakistan to a four-wicket win over Sri Lanka in the first T20 international in Rawalpindi on Friday.

Turkey sack coach Montella after Nations League woe

Vincenzo Montella was sacked as head coach of Turkey on Friday following a string of Nations League defeats.

NFL legend Mike Ditka dead at 86

Mike Ditka, a larger-than-life coaching legend for the Chicago Bears who won two NFL titles as both a player and coach, died on Friday, his family announced. He was 86.

Australia struggle against South Africa quicks in first Test

South Africa picked two spinners, but it was their fast bowlers who did the damage as Australia limped to 187 for six on the first day of the first Test in Durban on Friday.

Australia struggle against South Africa's fast bowlers

South Africa picked two spinners, but it was their fast bowlers who did the damage as Australia limped to 187 for six on the first day of the first Test in Durban on Friday.

De Zerbi calls on struggling Spurs to react in Man Utd clash

Roberto De Zerbi has urged bottom-of-the-table Tottenham to "react" to the pressure of their crunch clash with fellow strugglers Manchester United.

Arteta urges 'respect' for process after Man City financial verdict

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said it was vital to "respect the process" after Manchester City were found guilty of serious breaches of the Premier League's financial rules.

Argentina snap up defence guru Edwards ahead of World Cup

Defence guru Shaun Edwards and former head coach Mario Ledesma have joined the Argentina coaching staff, with the World Cup just a year away.

Man City whistleblower Pinto to stay under police protection

Computer hacker Rui Pinto, the man behind the Football Leaks website which helped trigger the Premier League probe into Manchester City's finances, will remain under police protection, Portuguese authorities confirmed Friday.

Verstappen continues resurgence with pole for Singapore sprint

Max Verstappen scorched to Singapore sprint race pole position in his Red Bull on Friday after a thrilling qualifying session at the Marina Bay Street circuit.

Man Utd boss Carrick 'personally' affected by Man City verdict

Manchester United manager Michael Carrick said he has been "personally" affected by Manchester City being found guilty of breaching the Premier League's financial rules.

Red Bull's Verstappen takes pole position for Singapore GP sprint race

Max Verstappen scorched to Singapore sprint race pole position in his Red Bull on Friday after a thrilling qualifying session at the Marina Bay Street circuit.

Man City case causing 'uncertainty' for whole Premier League, says Iraola

Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola said the lack of clarity over Manchester City's future after the club was found guilty of multiple breaches of financial rules was causing uncertainty throughout the Premier League.

Chelsea star Palmer 'committed' to England insists Alonso

Xabi Alonso has defended Cole Palmer's commitment to England after Thomas Tuchel said the Chelsea forward had missed too many opportunities to play for the national team.

Home hope Zheng sets up Mertens clash in China Open semis

Homegrown hero Zheng Qinwen pulled out some of her best tennis to beat Ukraine's Elina Svitolina 6-3, 7-6 (8/6) at the China Open on Friday and storm into a semi-final against Belgium's Elise Mertens.

Lombardia promises gripping end to season in Pogacar absence

Tadej Pogacar's five-year-long iron-like grip on the Giro di Lombardia will come to an end on Saturday in what promises to be a thrilling end to the 2026 season.

Barca skipper Raphinha out against Getafe and Galatasaray

Barcelona captain Raphinha will miss the club's next two matches after picking up a hamstring issue while playing for Brazil, coach Hansi Flick confirmed on Friday.

Djokovic crashes out of Shanghai Masters in his first match

Novak Djokovic went down in straight sets to Hubert Hurkacz on Friday, exiting the Shanghai Masters in his first match after memorably winning the China Open this week.

Kompany 'proud' of Man City success despite guilty verdict

Former Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany insists he is still "really proud" of his success with the club after it was found guilty of breaching Premier League financial rules.

Man City will win appeal over financial charges, says Maresca

Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca said Friday he has absolute faith the club will win its appeal after being found guilty of more than 100 breaches of Premier League financial rules.

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