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Domen Prevc secures Four Hills ski jump title to emulate brother

Slovenia's Domen Prevc matched the exploits of his older brother Peter with victory in the prestigious Four Hills World Cup ski-jumping competition on Tuesday.

Fletcher says Man Utd coaching job was not in 'wildest dreams'

Manchester United interim coach Darren Fletcher said Tuesday he did not think he would manage the club in his "wildest dreams" as he prepares for his first game following the sacking of Ruben Amorim.

O'Neill not sure he has 'energy' for long Celtic stay

Returning Celtic manager Martin O'Neill says he does not know if he will "have the energy" to stay on past the end of the season.

Como sweep past Pisa to go fourth in Serie A

Como swept aside struggling Pisa 3-0 to move fourth in Serie A on Tuesday boosting their hopes of Champions League football next season.

Man Utd speculation 'wasted time', says Palace boss Glasner

Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner on Tuesday batted away questions over the managerial vacancy at Manchester United, saying cryptically he is "not allowed to bet".

Repeating Super Cup success will give Barca 'energy': Flick

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said retaining the Spanish Super Cup this week would be a boost for his team's other ambitions this season.

Dias, Gvardiol sidelined as Man City face defensive crisis

Ruben Dias will be sidelined for up to six weeks and Josko Gvardiol is out for "a long time" as Manchester City battle a growing defensive crisis, manager Pep Guardiola said on Tuesday.

Newcastle's Howe rules himself out of Man Utd job

Eddie Howe said on Tuesday that he is "100 percent" committed to Newcastle as he dismissed speculation linking him with the vacant Manchester United manager's job.

Canadian Gee joins Lidl-Trek, resolves dispute with ex-team

Cyclist Derek Gee has agreed to join Lidl-Trek until 2028, the German outfit announced on Tuesday, as his former team said they had resolved their contract dispute with the Canadian.

'Demon' drags hosts Australia into United Cup quarters

World number six Alex de Minaur beat up-and-coming Jakub Mensik and then won in doubles to drag hosts Australia into the quarter-finals of the United Cup on Tuesday and thrill an energised Sydney crowd.

Australian Open title rivals ease through in Brisbane warm-up

Australian Open title rivals Aryna Sabalenka, Madison Keys and Elena Rybakina all launched their build-up with straight-sets wins Tuesday in Brisbane but home favourite Nick Kyrgios lost on his return.

Chelsea appoint inexperienced Rosenior as new boss

Chelsea confirmed on Tuesday the little-known Liam Rosenior will be their new head coach on a six-and-a-half-year deal, replacing Enzo Maresca.

IOC confident of Winter Olympics preparation despite delays

One month out from the start of the Winter Olympic Games in Italy, the International Olympic Committee's (IOC) executive director Christophe Dubi told AFP on Tuesday that he was confident everything would be prepared on time, despite serious concerns.

Chelsea appoint Rosenior as new boss

Chelsea confirmed on Tuesday that the little-known Liam Rosenior will be their new head coach on a six-year deal, replacing Enzo Maresca.

'Sad' Sabalenka says Battle of the Sexes 'brought eyes on tennis'

Aryna Sabalenka said Tuesday she was "sad" about negative reaction to her Battle of the Sexes exhibition match against Nick Kyrgios and that it "brought so many eyes" to tennis.

Unheralded Rosenior has 'agreed verbally' to become Chelsea manager

Little-known Liam Rosenior is set for the toughest challenge of his short managerial career after revealing on Tuesday that he has "verbally agreed" to become the next manager of Premier League giants Chelsea.

Rosenior says has 'agreed verbally' to become Chelsea manager

Liam Rosenior said on Tuesday that he has "verbally agreed" to become the next manager of Premier League giants Chelsea, adding it was "an opportunity I cannot turn down".

Kyrgios admits glory days behind him after losing on comeback

Nick Kyrgios conceded he would never be the player that he once was after losing his comeback match in the first round of the Brisbane International on Tuesday.

Australia's Head set to remain opener after sensational Ashes

A destructive Travis Head said Tuesday he would likely remain opener for Australia in future after a sensational Ashes series highlighted by three centuries.

Head, Smith centuries put Australia in charge of final Ashes Test

Run-machine Travis Head hit a swashbuckling 163 and Steve Smith a composed unbeaten 129 as Australia built a 134-run lead over England to seize control on day three of the fifth and final Ashes Test on Tuesday.

'Battle of the Sexes' rivals have mixed fortunes in Brisbane

"Battle of the Sexes" opponents Aryna Sabalenka and Nick Kyrgios had markedly different starts to their seasons at the Brisbane International on Tuesday.

Head, Smith centuries put Australia in charge of 5th Ashes Test

Run-machine Travis Head hit a swashbuckling 163 and Steve Smith a composed unbeaten 129 as Australia built a 134-run lead over England to seize control on day three of the fifth and final Ashes Test on Tuesday.

Sabalenka says 'Battle of the Sexes' pays off after ruthless win

Aryna Sabalenka said her much-maligned exhibition match against Nick Kyrgios had paid dividends as she demolished Cristina Bucsa on Tuesday to launch her Australian Open preparations.

Venus Williams ousted in first round of Australian Open warm-up

Venus Williams was beaten in three sets by Magda Linette on Tuesday at the Auckland Classic as the American great gears up to make history at the Australian Open aged 45.

Smith in charge after Head's 163 to put Australia seven behind England

Run-machine Travis Head hit a swashbuckling 163 and Steve Smith an unbeaten 65 as Australia moved to within seven runs of England's first innings 384 at tea on day three of the fifth and final Ashes Test on Tuesday.

Kyrgios urges Djokovic to play 'as long as possible' after Adelaide pullout

Nick Kyrgios urged Novak Djokovic to stay in tennis "as long as possible" after the Serbian great Tuesday pulled out of his only lead-up tournament to the Australian Open, saying he was "not quite physically ready".

Australian Open winners to get $2.79mn as prize money hits new high

Players at this month's Australian Open will be competing for a record prize pool with organisers on Tuesday announcing a 16 percent increase in the total purse to Aus$111.5 million (US$75 million).

Head powers to 162 as Australia reel in England at 5th Ashes Test

Run-machine Travis Head slammed his third century of the Ashes series Tuesday to be 162 not out at lunch on day three as Australia rapidly ran down England's first innings 384 in the fifth and final Test at Sydney.

Djokovic pulls out of Australian Open lead-up in Adelaide

Serbian great Novak Djokovic Tuesday pulled out of the Adelaide International, saying he was "not quite physically ready" as prepares for the Australian Open.

Salah seals Egypt win as Osimhen leads Nigeria into Cup of Nations quarters

Mohamed Salah sealed an extra-time win for Egypt against Benin on Monday to take the Pharaohs through to the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations, before Victor Osimhen netted twice as Nigeria cruised to an emphatic victory in their last-16 clash with Mozambique.

Man City's Gvardiol out with broken leg

Manchester City have confirmed defender Josko Gvardiol suffered a broken leg in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Chelsea at the Etihad Stadium.

Osimhen and Lookman lead Nigeria cruise into AFCON quarter-finals

Victor Osimhen scored twice as Nigeria made short work of Mozambique at the Africa Cup of Nations on Monday, cruising into the quarter-finals with a comprehensive 4-0 victory in their last-16 tie.

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