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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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Ireland 'raised awareness worldwide' in Israel game: Hallgrimsson

Ireland boss Heimir Hallgrimsson said his team had "raised awareness worldwide" about the Gaza conflict after they chose not to shake hands with Israel players before their 3-0 Nations League win in Hungary.

Taiwan gender-row boxer Lin Yu-ting guarantees Asian Games medal

Taiwan boxer Lin Yu-ting, the Olympic champion who was thrust into a major gender row at Paris 2024, guaranteed herself at least a bronze medal at the Asian Games on Monday.

More Asian Games transport woes as bus takes Pakistan to wrong venue

More organisational chaos dogged the Asian Games in Japan on Monday when the official bus carrying the Pakistan men's volleyball team went to the wrong venue.

Messi and Alcaraz love it, now padel takes step closer to Olympics

Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Carlos Alcaraz are all obsessed with it, and on Monday the fast-growing racquet sport of padel made its Asian Games debut with officials hoping a place at the Olympics is getting closer.

Erasmus sizes up 'improved' Wallabies ahead of 2027 World Cup

Coach Rassie Erasmus believes South Africa has gained valuable intel on an "improved" Wallabies side ahead of next year's World Cup in Australia.

Messi on target again but Miami downed by Columbus

Lionel Messi scored a brilliant equalizer but could not prevent Inter Miami suffering a costly 2-1 defeat to Columbus Crew in Major League Soccer on Sunday.

Ravens grab last-second win in Rio as Commanders stop Seahawks

The Baltimore Ravens beat the Dallas Cowboys 34-31 in the NFL's first-ever game in Rio de Janeiro as the Washington Commanders and backup quarterback Marcus Mariota stunned Seattle 33-31 Sunday.

Scheffler makes sportsmanship stand over tee screamer

Top-ranked Scottie Scheffler was so aggravated by a yelling US supporter at the Presidents Cup on Sunday that he conceded a 30-foot chip shot to Colombia's Nico Echavarria.

USA rallies to capture 11th consecutive Presidents Cup

The United States made a stunning rally to capture an 11th consecutive Presidents Cup on Sunday, defeating the Internationals 17-13 in a victory dedicated to US President Donald Trump.

Phillies clinch, Astros wrap up division on final day of MLB season

Bryce Harper and Edmundo Sosa blasted home runs as the Philadelphia Phillies punched their ticket to the playoffs with a 7-3 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday as the curtain came down on Major League Baseball's regular season.

Dupont scores twice to send Toulouse to Top 14 summit

France captain Antoine Dupont scored two tries as Toulouse moved to the summit of the fledgling Top 14 table with a resounding 40-18 win at home to Montpellier on Sunday.

Commanders hand champion Seahawks their first loss

The Washington Commanders and backup quarterback Marcus Mariota stunned Seattle 33-31 Sunday, handing the reigning Super Bowl champion Seahawks their first loss of the season.

Greece stun Klopp's Germany as Ireland show sorrow for Gaza

Substitute Dimitrios Kourbelis gave Greece a shock 1-0 Nations League win away to Germany on Sunday as Ireland's players wore black armbands for their match against Israel.

Dupont scores twice to send Toulouse top of Top 14

France captain Antoine Dupont scored two tries as Toulouse moved top of the fledgling Top 14 table with a resounding 40-18 win at home to Montpellier on Sunday.

Ramos fires holders Portugal to Nations League win in Norway

Goncalo Ramos started in place of Cristiano Ronaldo and scored the winner as Portugal made it back-to-back victories to start their UEFA Nations League title defence by beating Norway 2-1 in Oslo on Sunday.

Greece hand Klopp first defeat as Germany manager

Jurgen Klopp tasted defeat for the first time as Germany manager as his side lost 1-0 to Greece in Augsburg on Sunday, with Dimitrios Kourbelis scoring the only goal.

Stunned McNulty wins 'miracle' road race world title

A shocked Brandon McNulty became the first American in 33 years to win the men's cycling road race world title as he stunned the favourites in Montreal on Sunday.

American McNulty wins shock road race world title

Brandon McNulty became the first American in 33 years to win the men's cycling road race world title as he stunned the favourites in Montreal on Sunday.

Tuchel urges Bellingham to play with 'rage'

Thomas Tuchel has urged Jude Bellingham to play with "a bit of rage" after the England midfielder showed his spikey side in the Nations League defeat against Spain.

Xavi gets first win as Netherlands boss, Denmark beat Wales

The Netherlands gave Xavi Hernandez his first win as head coach with a 2-1 Nations League victory over Serbia in Belgrade on Sunday, while Denmark saw off Wales.

Bavuma, Miller hit centuries as South Africa clinch series

Centuries by Temba Bavuma and David Miller set up a series-clinching 32-run win for South Africa in the second one-day international against Australia at the Wanderers Stadium on Sunday.

Spain bring in Le Normand for injured Garcia

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente on Sunday called up centre-back Robin Le Normand to his Nations League squad following an injury to Eric Garcia ahead of the world champions' 3-2 win away to England.

Banton hundred paves way for England ODI series win over Sri Lanka

Tom Banton's maiden England hundred laid the foundations for a series-clinching 223-run win over Sri Lanka in the third one-day international on Sunday.

Milestone man Kohli powers India to big ODI win over West Indies

Virat Kohli hit a record-extending 55th one-day international century after reaching 15,000 runs to lead India to a dominant eight-wicket win over the West Indies in the series opener on Sunday.

Fitzpatrick closes out fourth win of year at French Open

England's Matthew Fitzpatrick secured his fourth victory of the year with a dominant three-shot win in the French Open at Le Golf National on Sunday.

Zverev stars as Team Europe win Laver Cup

Alexander Zverev clinched Team Europe's Laver Cup victory over Team World as the two-time Grand Slam champion beat Learner Tien at London's 02 Arena on Sunday.

China's Yan one and done after golden Asian Games throw

Chinese teen Yan Ziyi said she surprised even herself after demolishing the opposition with her first and only throw of 70.46m to win Asian Games women's javelin gold on Sunday.

Kiss praises Wallabies' composure after wild Test finish

Coach Les Kiss praised Australia's "calmness" on Sunday after being down to 11 players in the dying stages of their 42-38 upset over World Cup champions South Africa in Perth.

China teen blows away the field for record-setting gold at 'sad' Games

China's 18-year-old Yan Ziyi showcased her rare talent by shattering the Asian Games record to win the javelin, as a medallist failed a doping test and a decorated badminton player branded the event in Japan "sad".

Banton takes England to 355-7 in Sri Lanka ODI decider

Tom Banton's first century for England powered the hosts to an imposing 355-7 in their one-day international decider against Sri Lanka at the Oval on Sunday.

Former Stoke boss Pulis 'cheated' over FA Cup final loss to Man City

Former Stoke manager Tony Pulis said he feels "cheated" by his club's FA Cup final defeat against Manchester City.

Czech Republic beat Ukraine to win BJK Cup

Linda Noskova and Karolina Muchova delivered a first Billie Jean King Cup title since 2018 for the Czech Republic with victories over Ukraine in the final in Shenzhen on Sunday.

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