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AFCON organisers allowing fans in for free to fill empty stands: source

Organisers at the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco are allowing supporters in for free after kick-off in matches where stadiums are not full, a Confederation of African Football source told AFP.

Mali coach Saintfiet hits out at European clubs, FIFA over AFCON changes

Mali coach Tom Saintfiet on Thursday railed against the decision to play the Africa Cup of Nations every four years instead of two, insisting the move was forced upon the continent by FIFA and European clubs motivated by money.

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Athletes' parade at Winter Olympics' opening ceremony to be held across event sites

Athletes at the 2026 Winter Olympics will conduct their traditional opening ceremony parade across sites in the four event clusters which will host the sprawling Milan-Cortina Games, organisers announced on Thursday.

Billionaire Ronaldo tops Forbes footballer rich list again

Portugal great Cristiano Ronaldo once again topped the Forbes highest-paid footballers list for the 2025-26 season, as one of three members of the top 10 plying their trade in Saudi Arabia.

Capuozzo back for Italy's November Tests

Ange Capuozzo, Paolo Garbisi and Michele Lamaro make their returns to the Italy squad for three November Tests after missing out on summer action, the Italian rugby federation announced Thursday.

Record high 60 million viewers for Women's World Cup

The Women's World Cup has achieved record viewing figures with 60 million fans having already tuned in to watch the first 13 one-day matches, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said Thursday.

Former boxing world champion Hatton found hanged at home, inquest told

Former boxing world champion Ricky Hatton was found hanged at his home, a coroner's court heard on Thursday as an inquest into his death was opened and adjourned.

McIlroy dumps driver on India debut, Lowry leads after dog interruption

Rory McIlroy left the driver out of his bag as he made his debut in India with a three-under 69, but it was his Ryder Cup partner Shane Lowry who led after a superb 64 Thursday in the first round at the DP World India Championship in Delhi.

Sinner unsure of participation in Davis Cup final eight

Jannik Sinner said Thursday that he was unsure of whether he would take part in the Davis Cup final eight, in which Italy will defend on home soil the title won in both 2023 and 2024.

Sumo stars make giant splash in London

For one week, a corner of London has been transformed into a pocket of ancient Japan, with dozens of sumo wrestlers descending on the city in a rare foray outside the sport's homeland.

McIlroy lets 'big dog' sleep to shoot three-under on Delhi debut

Rory McIlroy left his driver out of his bag as he made his debut in India on Thursday, using only irons off the tee in carding a three-under 69 at the DP World India Championship in Delhi.

Kanchha Sherpa: Last link to Everest's first summit

Kanchha Sherpa was the last surviving member of the 1953 expedition that saw Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay Sherpa become the first to summit the world's highest mountain.

Kluivert out as coach after Indonesia fail to reach World Cup

Patrick Kluivert's stint as Indonesia coach is over after they "mutually" agreed to part ways Thursday following a failed bid to reach the World Cup.

Last member of the first successful Everest expedition dies

The last surviving member of the first mountaineering expedition to successfully reach the summit of Mount Everest died in Kathmandu on Thursday, aged 92, his family said.

Nepal ask FIFA to overturn Malaysia defeat because of player bans

Nepal have appealed to FIFA to overturn their 2-0 defeat to Malaysia in 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers in March this year, claiming that their opponents fielded an ineligible player.

Labuschagne slams another big century to send Ashes message

Run-hungry Marnus Labuschagne slammed his fourth century in five innings Thursday to make an emphatic case to be in Australia's side for the opening Ashes Test against England.

Rugby Championship shelved next year, back for 2027 in new calendar

Southern hemisphere governing body SANZAAR on Thursday ended speculation about the Rugby Championship's future, confirming the four-nation tournament will be staged in 2027, 2028 and 2029, but not next year.

Indonesia, Kluivert part ways after World Cup dream ends

Patrick Kluivert's stint as Indonesia coach is over after they "mutually" agreed to part ways Thursday following a failed bid to reach the World Cup.

Ambitious new Monaco coach Pocognoli looking to make Van Gaal-style 'impact'

Monaco's new coach Sebastien Pocognoli is looking to take inspiration from his old boss Louis van Gaal as he tries to kickstart the Ligue 1 club's season after a sluggish start to the campaign that cost his predecessor his job.

Bloom-backed Hearts out to shatter Scottish football's 'glass ceiling'

Breaking the stranglehold on Scottish football held by Celtic and Rangers has proved impossible for 40 years, but fan-owned Hearts are daring to dream thanks to the expertise of Brighton owner Tony Bloom.

Blue Jays bats come alive in 13-4 MLB playoff victory over Mariners

The Toronto Blue Jays belted five home runs in a 13-4 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday to claw back to 2-1 in their Major League Baseball playoff series.

Skating stars Malinin, Sakamoto begin quest for Olympic gold in France

US figure skater Ilia Malinin and Japan's Kaori Sakamoto headline the Olympic season opener at the elite ISU Grand Prix de France in Angers starting Friday, looking to lay the groundwork for gold at the Milan-Cortina Winter Games.

Alex Marquez looks to fill void left by injured brother in Australia

A wide-open Australian MotoGP is all about the fight to be world championship runner-up, with Alex Marquez on the cusp of sealing the deal at a notoriously unpredictable circuit missing the entire front row from last year.

McLaren title rivals looking warily for Verstappen's late charge

McLaren's duelling pair of world championship leader Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris will be looking warily in their rear-view mirrors this weekend at the United States Grand Prix for Max Verstappen.

'Living legend' Ariarne Titmus announces retirement from swimming

Four-time Olympic gold medallist Ariarne Titmus announced her immediate retirement from swimming on Thursday, calling it a "really tough" decision as she was lauded as "a living legend".

Australian swimming star Ariarne Titmus announces retirement

Four-time Olympic gold medallist Ariarne Titmus announced her immediate retirement from swimming on Thursday, calling it a "really tough" decision.

Chelsea's Maresca banned for Forest match after wild celebration

Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca was given a one-match touchline ban on Wednesday for dissent and over-celebrating a last-gasp goal in a 2-1 Premier League win over Liverpool on October 4.

Rain denies Pakistan historic World Cup win over England

Pakistan were denied a shock victory over England when their Women's World Cup match was washed out as Colombo continued to be drenched by unrelenting monsoon showers on Wednesday.

FIFA hopes 2026 World Cup cities will be 'ready' for games after Trump comments

FIFA said on Wednesday it hoped all 16 host cities will be "ready" to stage games at the 2026 World Cup finals after US President Donald Trump suggested matches could be moved for security reasons.

Doris to return from injury to captain Ireland in November

No 8 Caelan Doris will return from injury to captain Ireland for their four November Tests as part of the Autumn Nations Series, the Irish Rugby Football Union announced on Wednesday.

Russell, Antonelli extend Mercedes deals for 2026

British driver George Russell and Italian Kimi Antonelli have signed contract extensions with Mercedes for next season, the Formula One team announced on Wednesday.

De Jong pens new Barca deal to 2029

Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong signed a new deal until 2029, the Spanish champions announced Wednesday.

McIlroy says remember Ryder Cup for win, not US fan abuse

Rory McIlroy on Wednesday said he wanted to "shift the narrative" away from abusive United States Ryder Cup fans and instead focus on his European team's famous victory.

Tuchel laughs off good-humoured 'stick' from England fans

Manager Thomas Tuchel laughed off taunts from England fans as "British humour" after his team smashed Latvia 5-0 to become the first European side to book a place at next year's World Cup.

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