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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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China's Zhang beats Japan rivals to Asian Games gymnastics gold

A "more mature" Zhang Boheng won the men's all-around gymnastics gold at the Asian Games on Monday, beating his Japanese rivals ahead of next month's world championships.

Yu, 13, smashes record again with second Asian Games gold

China's 13-year-old swimming sensation Yu Zidi smashed another Asian Games record for her second gold in as many days on Monday, two years out from the Los Angeles Olympics.

Switzerland to play without Xhaka over fake Covid certificate

Switzerland will have to play their next four Nations League matches without captain Granit Xhaka, who admitted Monday to having used a forged Covid vaccine certificate during the pandemic.

Thai badminton player first doping case at Asian Games: testers

Thai women's badminton player Pitchamon Opatniputh became the first known doping case at the Asian Games in Japan on Monday, testers said.

North and South Korea fight out draw in niggly Asian Games clash

North and South Korea drew 1-1 in the women's football at the Asian Games on Monday in a niggly meeting between neighbours who are still technically at war.

African players in Europe: Semenyo brace helps City top table

Ghana star Antoine Semenyo scored twice for Manchester City, whose 5-3 victory over Sunderland took them to the top of the Premier League table at the weekend.

Barcelona enter new era aiming to retain Women's Champions League crown

Barcelona begin their defence of the Women's Champions League title on Wednesday as the Catalans aim to maintain their status as Europes's leading club side while beginning a new era following the departure of captain Alexia Putellas.

'For my family': India boxer beats hardship, injury to go for Games gold

Sumit Kundu had to quit boxing to work as a security guard and suffered a career-threatening injury on his return to the sport -- but the Indian could cap a remarkable comeback at the Asian Games.

Once decried as 'human cockfighting', MMA wants Olympic spot

A sport once banned in much of the United States and famously decried as "human cockfighting" by a high-profile politician is making an ambitious play for the Olympics.

China's Yu, 13, great for swimming says multiple Olympic medallist

China's 13-year-old sensation Yu Zidi is "exciting for the swimming world" and part of the sport's trend towards younger athletes, Hong Kong's multiple Olympic medallist Siobhan Haughey said on Monday.

Messi, Miami frustrated in 2-2 draw with San Diego

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami's hopes of overtaking Nashville at the top of Major League Soccer's Eastern Conference suffered a blow on Sunday after the champions were held to a 2-2 draw by San Diego in Florida.

Cowboys beat Commanders, Vikings down Bears as star QBs injured

The Dallas Cowboys beat arch-rivals Washington 37-20 in a game marred by a gruesome injury to Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels, while the Chicago Bears lost their own signal-caller Caleb Williams in defeat to Minnesota on a brutal NFL Sunday.

Braves clinch division title as Red Sox reach MLB playoffs

Mike Yastrzemski smacked a game-winning three-run homer to lead Atlanta over Houston 4-2 on Sunday as the Braves clinched their seventh Major League Baseball division title in nine seasons.

Bordeaux-Begles hammer Stade Francais despite Jalibert injury

Bordeaux-Begles eased past Stade Francais 40-10 on Sunday in the French Top 14 but the result was overshadowed by the hosts' France fly-half Matthieu Jalibert suffering a thigh injury.

Torres on target again as PSG beat 10-man Marseille in Ligue 1

Ferran Torres continued the impressive start to his Paris Saint-Germain career by scoring the opener as the French and European champions won 2-1 at bitter rivals Marseille in Ligue 1 on Sunday.

Milan and Juventus end blips with home wins

AC Milan and Juventus ended short Serie A slides Sunday, as Fiorentina held Napoli and high-flying Como suffered a shock defeat to Frosinone.

Bridgeman wins PGA Biltmore title with sizzling 61

Jacob Bridgeman birdied four of the last six holes on Sunday to hold off fellow American Ben James and win the PGA Biltmore Championship by two strokes.

Carrick demands Man Utd response after 'pathetic' jibes

Michael Carrick struck a defiant tone after Manchester United equalled their worst start to a Premier League season, but Sunday's woeful 1-1 draw at Fulham left the beleaguered boss under mounting pressure.

Williams injured as Bears shut down by Vikings

Caleb Williams suffered an injury as the free-scoring Chicago Bears were brought back to earth with a 9-3 defeat to the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday.

Liverpool boss Iraola urges Isak to raise his level

Andoni Iraola urged Alexander Isak to raise his level after the Liverpool striker sealed his side's 1-0 win against Bournemouth on Sunday.

Evenepoel wins record 4th straight world time-trial title

Olympic champion Remco Evenepoel etched his name into the history books with a dominant fourth successive world time-trial victory in Montreal on Sunday.

Carrick defends troubled Man Utd after Fulham escape

Michael Carrick insisted that there were positive signs from Manchester United's 1-1 draw at Fulham after Matheus Cunha saved his side from a third successive defeat on Sunday.

Spaun late shows snatches PGA Championship win

JJ Spaun birdied four of the final five holes to claim the European Tour's PGA Championship on Sunday with Rory McIlroy among those tied for second.

Conceicao strikes as Juventus beat Atalanta

Juventus ended their short Serie A slide with a 2-0 victory over struggling Atalanta on Sunday, while Fiorentina held Napoli and high-flying Como suffered a shock defeat to Frosinone.

Britain, Zverev-inspired Germany, Spain complete Davis Cup finals

Great Britain stamped their ticket to the Davis Cup finals with a 3-0 win over Ecuador in London on Sunday, while US Open champion Alexander Zverev sealed Germany's place in the last eight.

Man City outgun Sunderland despite Brobbey hat-trick, Man Utd rescue Fulham draw

Manchester City went top of the Premier League despite Brian Brobbey's hat-trick in a 5-3 thriller on Sunday as Matheus Cunha rescued Manchester United from another damaging defeat at Fulham.

Man Utd salvage Fulham draw as pressure mounts on Carrick

Manchester United rescued a 1-1 draw against Fulham thanks to Matheus Cunha's late equaliser on Sunday, but the pressure is mounting on boss Michael Carrick after their latest lacklustre display.

Mourinho blames ref committee for Real Madrid derby defeat

Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho lashed out at Spain's refereeing committee after Los Blancos lost 2-1 at Atletico Madrid on Sunday in a La Liga derby clash.

Maresca craves a 1-0 win after eight-goal Man City thriller

Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca said that he could live without the thrills of Sunday's 5-3 win over Sunderland, but was delighted to overcome the tough test posed by the Black Cats.

Atletico Madrid beat Real Madrid in tense derby clash

Atletico Madrid edged 10-man Real Madrid 2-1 in a La Liga derby clash on Sunday to leave Jose Mourinho's side trailing leaders Barcelona by six points.

Reusser retains world time-trial title

Swiss Marlen Reusser retained her world time-trial title in Montreal on Sunday as her main rival Demi Vollering finished a disappointing eighth.

Fiorentina frustrate Napoli with Serie A draw, Como upset

Fiorentina maintained their unbeaten run under coach Paolo Vanoli with a 1-1 draw against Napoli on Sunday, before Frosinone pulled off one of the shocks of the Serie A season by beating high-flying Como.

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