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Australia opts for all-pace attack in fourth Ashes Test

Australia will take an all-pace attack into the fourth Ashes Test, skipper Steve Smith said Thursday, while Josh Inglis was dropped with selectors preferring Usman Khawaja.

Diallo and Mahrez strike at AFCON as Ivory Coast, Algeria win

Amad Diallo and Riyad Mahrez starred as defending champions Ivory Coast and former winners Algeria had contrasting victories on Wednesday when the first round of African Cup of Nations (AFCON) group matches concluded in Morocco.

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Scotland rugby coach Townsend 'doesn't see conflicts' with Red Bull role

Gregor Townsend insists his decision to take on an advisory role with Red Bull will help "energise" rather than distract him from his main job of coaching the Scotland national rugby team.

Pakistan-South Africa Test in balance after Maharaj takes seven

Veteran debutant spinner Asif Afridi took two crucial wickets to restrict South Africa to 185-4 and leave the second Pakistan Test in the balance on Tuesday in Rawalpindi.

Rees-Zammit back for Wales as Tandy names first squad

After a two-year absence, Louis Rees-Zammit was recalled to a 39-strong Wales squad unveiled Tuesday by new coach Steve Tandy.

Maharaj takes seven wickets with South Africa-Pakistan Test in balance

South Africa's Keshav Maharaj took seven wickets before the visitors ground their way to 185-4 to leave the second Pakistan Test in the balance on Tuesday in Rawalpindi.

Bayern Munich extend coach Kompany's contract until 2029

Vincent Kompany has extended his contract as coach of Bayern Munich by two years until 2029, the Bundesliga champions announced on Tuesday.

Canadian teen Mboko eager to build on 'crazy' breakthrough year

Canadian teenager Victoria Mboko finished last year ranked 350th in the world but she is now just outside the top 20 and determined to move "onwards and upwards" next season.

England women's great Scarratt retires from rugby

England great Emily Scarratt has retired from rugby, the double Women's World Cup-winner announced Tuesday.

South Africa grind to 86-2 at tea in reply to Pakistan's 333

South Africa battled to 86-2 at tea on day two of the second Test in Rawalpindi after spinner Keshav Maharaj took seven wickets to dismiss Pakistan for 333 on Tuesday.

Maradona's heirs sign deal with Swedish company to market brand

The five heirs to Argentinian football legend Diego Maradona, who died in 2020, have signed a deal with Swedish-Iranian businessman Ash Pournouri and his company Electa Global to market products under the Maradona name, the Swedish company said Tuesday.

Dyche replaces Postecoglou as Nottingham Forest manager

Nottingham Forest have appointed Sean Dyche as their new head coach on a deal until 2027, the Premier League club announced Tuesday.

Dyche appointed new manager of Nottingham Forest

Nottingham Forest have appointed Sean Dyche as their new head coach on a deal until 2027, the Premier League club announced Tuesday.

Maharaj takes seven as South Africa dismiss Pakistan for 333

Spinner Keshav Maharaj took seven wickets as world champions South Africa dismissed Pakistan for 333 in the second and final Test in Rawalpindi on Tuesday.

Chess mourns US grandmaster dead at 29

The chess world has been plunged into mourning following the sudden death of prominent US grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky aged 29.

Liverpool's Ekitike returns to face floundering Frankfurt

When Liverpool striker Hugo Ekitike returns to face his former club Eintracht Frankfurt in the Champions League on Wednesday, he will find a side which bears little resemblance to the one he left in July.

Cape Verde captain getting to grips with 'dream' World Cup qualification

Ryan Mendes is not even a household name in Turkey, where he plays for second division Igdir, but next summer, football fans around the world will be well aware of both him and his team.

Blue Jays sink Mariners to reach World Series

George Springer blasted a three-run home run to end the Toronto Blue Jays' 32-year wait to return to the World Series on Monday, crushing the Seattle Mariners' dreams of a first ever appearance in Major League Baseball's championship finale.

Nepal's 'hidden' mountains draw new wave of climbers

Nepal's mountains including Everest have long drawn climbers from across the world, but a growing community is exploring hidden summits promising solitude and the chance to be first to the top.

Nuno admits Hammers 'have a problem' after Brentford defeat

Nuno Espirito Santo admitted "we have a problem" after West Ham suffered a lacklustre 2-0 loss at home to Brentford on Monday.

Former Bucs running back Martin died in custody: police

Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Doug Martin died in police custody following a struggle with officers investigating a break-in, police in California confirmed on Monday.

US confirms Mexico, Costa Rica, Jamaica as co-hosts for 2031 Women's World Cup bid

United States soccer officials on Monday confirmed Mexico, Costa Rica and Jamaica have joined its bid for the 2031 Women's World Cup.

Mourinho expects more Newcastle silverware after League Cup triumph

Benfica manager Jose Mourinho believes a long-awaited English League Cup triumph that ended Newcastle's trophy drought will spur the northeast side on to even greater success.

Dembele, Marquinhos return for PSG's trip to Leverkusen

Ballon d'Or winner Ousmane Dembele and captain Marquinhos were on Monday included in Paris Saint-Germain's squad to face Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League after injury layoffs.

Shaheen Afridi appointed Pakistan ODI captain for South Africa series

Pakistan on Monday named fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi as skipper for next month's three-match ODI series against South Africa, marking a third change in the format's captaincy in the past 12 months.

Howe looking forward to facing 'incredible' Mourinho in Champions League

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe is eager to go up against a football great when his side play Jose Mourinho's Benfica in the Champions League on Tuesday.

Athapaththu conjures miracle as Sri Lanka snatch victory over Bangladesh

Sri Lanka snatched victory from the jaws of defeat to record their first win of the Women's Cricket World Cup, edging out Bangladesh by seven runs in a nerve jangling finish in Navi Mumbai on Monday.

Struggling Rangers appoint Rohl as new manager

Struggling Scottish Premiership giants Rangers on Monday appointed Danny Rohl as their new manager to replace the sacked Russell Martin.

Dembele returns for PSG after six weeks out

Ballon d'Or winner Ousmane Dembele was on Monday included in Paris Saint-Germain's squad to face Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League after a six-week injury layoff.

'I probably have to change my behaviour', Flick says after red card

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick admitted on Monday that he did not want his grandchildren to see him behaving as he did when he was sent off after making an obscene gesture as he celebrated a late winner against Girona.

Three things we learned from the United States Grand Prix

After three wins in his last five outings, Max Verstappen was hailed as "the boss" after victory at the United States Grand Prix on Sunday, confirming his and Red Bull's renaissance as he seeks to claim a fifth title.

South Africa call up uncapped prop Porthen for November tour

Former junior Springbok captain Zachary Porthen earned his first senior South Africa call-up as the world champions' coach Rassie Erasmus on Monday named a 36-man tour squad for next month's internationals.

Ireland wing Hansen out of All Blacks Test

Ireland wing Mack Hansen has been ruled out of next month's Test against New Zealand in Chicago after aggravating a foot injury, the Irish Rugby Football Union said on Monday.

Pakistan punish sloppy South Africa to reach 259-5 in second Test

Pakistan punished poor catching from South Africa to accumulate 259-5 on the opening day of the second and final Test in Rawalpindi on Monday.

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