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Villa face Chelsea test as Premier League title race heats up

Aston Villa face a tough challenge at Chelsea on Saturday after muscling their way into the Premier League title race alongside Arsenal and Manchester City.

Spurs extend domination of NBA-best Thunder

Reigning champions Oklahoma City have the NBA's best record, but they can't find a way to defeat San Antonio, with superstar Victor Wembanyama coming off the bench Thursday to help lift the Spurs to an emphatic 117-102 victory.

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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.

Noman stars as Pakistan win first South Africa Test by 93 runs

Left-arm spinner Noman Ali was South Africa's chief tormentor as Pakistan won a gripping first Test by 93 runs in Lahore on Wednesday.

Liverpool owners vow 'work isn't done' on 15th anniversary of takeover

Liverpool owners Fenway Sports Group say their "work isn't done" yet, despite returning the club to the top of English and European football as they marked 15 years at Anfield on Wednesday.

Tearful Osaka battles injury to reach Japan quarter-finals

Naomi Osaka battled through injury to reach the quarter-finals of the Japan Open on Wednesday, choking back tears after hitting the winning shot against defending champion Suzan Lamens.

Noman puts Pakistan on brink of first South Africa Test win

Left-arm spinner Noman Ali broke a stubborn 73-run stand between Dewald Brevis and Ryan Rickelton to push Pakistan four wickets from victory on day four the first Test in Lahore on Wednesday.

Pep talks with Djokovic as Sabalenka vows to improve 'in everything'

World number one Aryna Sabalenka told AFP that she needs to improve her tennis "in literally everything" and how Novak Djokovic is helping her do it on and off the court.

Australia worries and England bravado light Ashes fuse

Major doubts over Pat Cummins' fitness and a void at the top of the Australian order has sparked bravado from England six weeks out from the Ashes but David Warner, at least, is having none of it.

Ten-year ban for Australian rugby league players joining 'counterfeit' R360

Australian rugby league players who join the rebel R360 competition will be banned for 10 years, the sport's governing body said Wednesday, branding the breakaway project "counterfeit".

Jamaica beat Bermuda 4-0 to top World Cup group as Curacao held

Jamaica beat Bermuda 4-0 on Tuesday to seize the lead in Group B of CONCACAF World Cup qualifying as Curacao slipped to second after a 1-1 home draw against Trinidad and Tobago.

Yamamoto pitches complete game playoff win for Dodgers

Yoshinobu Yamamoto hurled a complete game three-hitter on Tuesday as defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers beat Milwaukee 5-1 to seize command of their Major League Baseball playoff series.

England's flawless qualification sets up quest for World Cup glory

Thomas Tuchel has completed his first task as England manager with ease as the Three Lions became the first European side to qualify for the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday.

Yamamoto pitches Dodgers to MLB playoff win over Brewers

Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitched a masterful complete game victory and the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers beat Milwaukee 5-1 on Tuesday to seize command of their Major League Baseball playoff series.

Wright's two goals lift USA over Australia 2-1

Haji Wright scored two goals and the United States defeated Australia 2-1 on Tuesday, snapping the Socceroos' 12-match unbeaten streak in an international football friendly at Denver.

Japan's first win over Brazil decades in the making, says coach

Coach Hajime Moriyasu said Japan's first win over Brazil had been decades in the making and backed his players to use it as a springboard to World Cup success.

Mac Allister and Martinez braces power Argentina over Puerto Rico

Alexis Mac Allister and Lautaro Martinez each scored two goals and Argentina routed Puerto Rico 6-0 in an international football friendly on Tuesday.

Son tells South Korea to ignore reputations at World Cup

Son Heung-min said South Korea need to show the big teams less respect at next year's World Cup after recovering from being "punched" by Brazil to beat Paraguay.

Jamaicans grab group lead with World Cup qualifying win

Jamaica seized the Group B lead in the CONCACAF 2026 World Cup qualifying round on Tuesday by routing Bermuda 4-0 after Curacao played Trinidad and Tobago to a 1-1 draw.

Gattuso not underestimating anyone ahead of World Cup qualifying play-offs

Gennaro Gattuso said that Italy will not underestimate anyone if they have to take part in qualification play-offs for the 2026 World Cup after his team beat Israel 3-0 on Tuesday.

England clinch 2026 World Cup qualification, Portugal forced to wait

Harry Kane scored twice as England thrashed Latvia 5-0 on Tuesday to secure qualification for the 2026 World Cup, while Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal were forced to wait to clinch their spot at the finals after being held by Hungary.

South Africa, Ivory Coast, Senegal qualify for 2026 World Cup

South Africa, Ivory Coast and Senegal all won convincingly on Tuesday to fill the last three automatic places reserved for Africa at the 2026 World Cup.

USA Basketball names Heat's Spoelstra as coach through 2028

Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra was named head coach of the US men's team through the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics on Tuesday by USA Basketball.

Hungary deny Portugal, Ronaldo early World Cup berth

Cristiano Ronaldo set a new record for World Cup qualifying goals but Hungary grabbed a late 2-2 draw to stop Portugal from reaching next summer's tournament with two games to spare.

Qatar and Saudi Arabia qualify for 2026 World Cup

Qatar and Saudi Arabia became the latest teams to book their spots at the 2026 World Cup, with each finishing top of their respective groups on Tuesday in the fourth round of Asian qualifying.

England qualify for World Cup with rout of Latvia

Harry Kane scored twice as England secured qualification for the 2026 World Cup after a 5-0 thrashing of Latvia on Tuesday.

Merino double helps Spain thrash Bulgaria

Spain moved a step closer to qualifying for the 2026 World Cup with a comfortable 4-0 win over Bulgaria on Tuesday.

Qatar hold on to beat UAE and qualify for 2026 World Cup

Qatar qualified for the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday after they saw off the United Arab Emirates 2-1 in Doha.

South Africa beat Rwanda to qualify for 2026 World Cup

South Africa defeated Rwanda 3-0 in Mbombela on Tuesday to win Group C and qualify for the 2026 World Cup.

Vacherot relishing start of 'second career' after surprise Shanghai win

Shanghai champion Valentin Vacherot said Tuesday he was ready to start a "second career" after receiving a wild card for the ATP Basel tournament and submitting a request to enter the main draw at the Paris Masters days after his surprise win in China.

Shanghai star Vacherot requests Paris Masters invite after Basel wild card

Surprise Shanghai champion Valentin Vacherot on Tuesday received a wild card for the ATP Basel tournament and has submitted a request to enter the main draw at the Paris Masters.

Rain stops Sri Lanka's momentum in New Zealand washout at World Cup

Sri Lanka and New Zealand were forced to share points in their Women's World Cup fixture after heavy rain had the final say in Colombo on Tuesday, washing out play after the innings break.

Moreira arrival completes MotoGP grid for 2026

The starting grid for next season's MotoGP was finalised on Tuesday with the announcement that young Brazilian rider Diogo Moreira will join the Honda satellite team LCR.

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