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Stokes, Smith agree two-day Tests not a good look after MCG carnage

Ben Stokes and Steve Smith agreed Saturday a Test match ending in two days was "not want you want", joining some of the biggest names in the game who attacked the state of the Melbourne Cricket Ground pitch.

Stokes hails under-fire England's courage in 'really special' Test win

A relieved Ben Stokes hailed his team's "courage and bravery" Saturday after they finally won a Test in Australia, calling it "really special".

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Key warns England not to be 'stupid' on Ashes tour

England managing director Rob Key has urged the tourists not to "get caught doing stupid things" on their Ashes tour of Australia.

Saliba says he was focused on staying at Arsenal after signing new deal

William Saliba said he always had his heart set on staying with Arsenal after ending speculation over his future by signing a new long-term contract on Tuesday.

Williams absence 'could help us', say Dortmund as Guirassy back against Athletic

Borussia Dortmund said the absence of Athletic Bilbao winger Nico Williams "could help us", as the German club welcome back striker Serhou Guirassy for Wednesday's home clash with the Basque side.

Alcaraz out of Shanghai after winning eighth title of season

Carlos Alcaraz won his eighth title of a sensational season on Tuesday in Tokyo and then pulled out of the Shanghai Masters because of "physical issues" and took aim at tennis' packed schedule.

Nche starts for South Africa as they eye Rugby Championship title against Argentina

South Africa recalled prop Ox Nche to the starting line-up for Saturday's Rugby Championship finale against Argentina at Twickenham as they look to retain their title.

Barca star Yamal must 'work hard' to reach top level, says Flick

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said Tuesday if teenage star Lamine Yamal is to improve he must focus on improving his work rate, ahead of the Champions League clash against Paris Saint-Germain.

Sinner to face teenager Tien in Beijing final as Gauff battles on

Jannik Sinner reached his third China Open final in a row on Tuesday and will face talented teenager Learner Tien as defending women's champion Coco Gauff battled on.

Alcaraz beats Fritz in Tokyo for eighth title of season

World number one Carlos Alcaraz won his eighth title of a sensational season after beating American Taylor Fritz 6-4, 6-4 in the Japan Open final on Tuesday.

PSG's Kvaratskhelia to miss Barcelona Champions League trip

Paris Saint-Germain suffered a further injury blow after the Champions League holders announced winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia will miss Wednesday's league stage game at Barcelona with a suspected thigh problem.

Saliba signs new long-term deal at Arsenal

William Saliba has signed a new long-term contract with Arsenal, the Premier League club announced on Tuesday.

Sinner powers into Beijing final as Gauff survives Bencic test

Jannik Sinner reached his third China Open final in a row on Tuesday as defending women's champion Coco Gauff fought back to beat Belinda Bencic in a spicy contest.

Gauff calls for shorter tennis seasons as 'impossible' to play more

Coco Gauff called Tuesday for shorter tennis seasons and said it was "impossible" to play more than she already does, after Iga Swiatek also hit out at the number of tournaments.

India hot favourites for home Tests against struggling West Indies

Shubman Gill's India will be heavy favourites when they play a home two-Test series starting Thursday against a West Indies side struggling with injuries and a pale shadow of the team that once dominated cricket.

Gauff survives tense Bencic test to reach Beijing quarter-finals

Defending champion Coco Gauff fought back to beat Belinda Bencic 4-6, 7-6 (7/4), 6-2 in a tense encounter Tuesday and reach the China Open quarter-finals.

Barca's Yamal eyes up PSG after Ballon d'Or miss

Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal almost became the youngest ever Ballon d'Or winner last week at 18, and Wednesday's Champions League clash against Paris Saint-Germain offers the ideal opportunity to begin stating his case for next year.

PSG facing injury crisis as Barcelona present first big test

Paris Saint-Germain face their biggest test of the season so far when the Champions League title-holders visit Barcelona this week, but Luis Enrique's side come into the game in the midst of an injury crisis affecting several of their biggest stars.

British bettor Bloom's football empire blossoming with Belgian club USG

Tony Bloom accumulated a reported fortune in sports betting, made his name in professional football as owner of Brighton and is now enjoying a maiden Champions League campaign through Union Saint-Gilloise.

Australia lose Maxwell for New Zealand T20s after freak net blow

All-rounder Glenn Maxwell was on Tuesday ruled out of this week's T20 series in New Zealand after breaking his arm in a freak accident during net training.

Dolphins star Hill suffers gruesome injury in Jets clash

Miami Dolphins star wide receiver Tyreek Hill was carted off the field with a serious knee injury in his team's clash with the New York Jets on Monday.

Paralympics' vote to lift Russian suspension 'bold step' as conflict rages: ex-IOC executive

The International Paralympic Committee's decision to lift the temporary suspension of Russia and Belarus is a "bold step" but "many will argue it is premature" while the conflict continues, a former IOC executive told AFP.

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Nuno makes his point as West Ham rescue Everton draw

Nuno Espirito Santo started his West Ham reign with a 1-1 draw against Everton thanks to Jarrod Bowen's second half equaliser on Monday.

Slot challenges Liverpool players to 'give their all' against Galatasaray

Liverpool boss Arne Slot challenged his players to give their all when they take on Turkish champions Galatasaray in Istanbul on match day 2 of the Champions League on Tuesday.

Dodgers eye rare repeat as MLB playoffs get under way

Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Dodgers ramp up their bid for back-to-back World Series crowns as Major League Baseball's playoffs get under way on Tuesday.

Solanke surgery leaves Spurs struggling for strikers

Tottenham Hotspur manager Thomas Frank confirmed Monday that his side will be without striker Dominic Solanke for their Champions League meeting at Norwegian side Bodo/Glimt.

'Better, stronger' Wembanyama can't wait for NBA return

Victor Wembanyama said Monday he had emerged from a curtailed season better and stronger and can't wait to get back on the court when the San Antonio Spurs begin their NBA campaign.

LeBron relishing 23rd season as retirement draws near

LeBron James said Monday he had not decided when to retire from basketball as he prepares to become the first player in NBA history to play a 23rd season in the league.

'Always a blue': Mourinho expects Chelsea fans to show respect

Jose Mourinho insists he will receive a warm welcome from the Chelsea fans who once turned on him when the former Blues boss returns to Stamford Bridge with Benfica on Tuesday.

S. Africa lose World Cup qualifying points over ineligible player

South Africa have forfeited a 2026 World Cup qualifying match against Lesotho for fielding an ineligible player, world football governing body FIFA announced on Monday.

Rugby chiefs open to R360 role in women's game after World Cup success

Global rugby chiefs indicated Monday the proposed breakaway R360 league could yet have a role to play in a women's game buoyed by a successful World Cup in England if it can be aligned with the current fixture schedule.

Inter Milan announce 35.4 million euro profits ahead of San Siro vote

Inter Milan announced on Monday profits of 35.4 million euros ($40 million) for the 2024/25 season, the first time the club's accounts have been in the black for 15 years.

Hamilton reveals 'hardest decision' over dog's death

Lewis Hamilton has revealed he made the "hardest decision" of his life to put his 12-year-old bulldog Roscoe to sleep.

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