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PSG eye becoming France's first 'Invincibles'

Paris Saint-Germain can wrap up another Ligue 1 title this weekend and are also closing in on the first ever unbeaten season in the top flight of French football.

Late birdie burst lifts Ryder to Texas Open lead

Sam Ryder surged to a one-shot lead at the US PGA Tour Texas Open on Thursday, conjuring birdies at six of the last seven holes to edge ahead of fellow American Keith Mitchell.

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World Cup in the boot prints of Maradona and golden ghosts

In 2017, the two brightest stars in football history were united in Moscow at the draw for the following year's World Cup in Russia.

Durant scoring streak rolls on as Nets sink Knicks

Kevin Durant extended his 25-point scoring streak with a triple double as the Brooklyn Nets launched Jacque Vaughn’s reign as head coach with a 112-85 rout of the New York Knicks on Wednesday.

Hamilton seeking 'home' win at scene of one of his greatest triumphs

Lewis Hamilton returns to the scene of one of his greatest triumphs this weekend hoping to celebrate again by giving Brazil a 'home' winner at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, the penultimate race this season.

Nadal, Swiatek to begin 2023 at United Cup in Australia

Rafael Nadal and Iga Swiatek will kick off their 2023 seasons at the United Cup in Australia, a new mixed teams event, but a host of top 10 players are skipping the tournament.

Beware Bale warns US coach Berhalter ahead of Wales World Cup opener

United States coach Gregg Berhalter warned his players to beware Wales captain Gareth Bale on Wednesday as he revealed his 26-man squad for the World Cup.

Conte cautions Kane is 'really tired' ahead of World Cup

Tottenham manager Antonio Conte said Harry Kane is running on empty just over a week before he leads England into battle at the World Cup.

Steffen axed for US World Cup squad

Manchester City goalkeeper Zack Steffen was the surprise omission as United States coach Gregg Berhalter revealed his 26-man squad for the World Cup on Wednesday.

Union back to second in Bundesliga

Unheralded high-flyers Union Berlin nipped past Freiburg into second in the Bundesliga on Wednesday as Xabi Alonso's Bayer Leverkusen continued their upwardly mobile trajectory since the 2010 World Cup winner's arrival as manager last month.

Mallorca sink Atletico, Real Sociedad beat nine-man Sevilla

Atletico Madrid continued their dismal form with a 1-0 defeat by Real Mallorca on Wednesday, leaving them sixth in La Liga and searching for answers.

Man City beat Chelsea as Arsenal, Spurs crash out of League Cup

Manchester City increased the pressure on Graham Potter with a 2-0 win over Chelsea to progress to the last 16 of the League Cup on Wednesday as Arsenal and Tottenham crashed out.

Nigerian club Plateau collapse in Libya to lose CAF Cup play-off

Nigerian club Plateau United crashed out of the CAF Confederation Cup on Wednesday with a late collapse in Libya costing them a group place.

Vaughn named new Brooklyn Nets head coach: club

The Brooklyn Nets named Jacque Vaughn as the team's new head coach on Tuesday following the sacking of Steve Nash.

Varane and Giroud named in France squad for World Cup

France coach Didier Deschamps included Raphael Varane in his World Cup squad on Wednesday despite the defender's recent injury problems, while in-form striker Olivier Giroud was also called up.

Bale not 100 percent as Wales name World Cup squad

Wales manager Rob Page hinted Gareth Bale may not be able to start three World Cup games in nine days on Wednesday as he named the 26-man squad he will take to Qatar.

England's Mako Vunipola wary of Japan

Mako Vunipola has said the memory of how club colleague Alex Lozowski's England career came to an end against Japan means there is no chance of Eddie Jones' men taking the Cherry Blossoms lightly at Twickenham on Saturday.

Mendy denies being a 'danger to women' during rape trial

Manchester City footballer Benjamin Mendy denied being "a danger to women" as he gave evidence for a third day of his trial for a string of sexual offences including rape, attempted rape and sexual assault.

Woods to return to golf at Hero World Challenge

Tiger Woods said Wednesday he would be returning to action at the Hero World Challenge in what will be the golf great's first tournament since the British Open in July.

Schumacher Ferrari fetches record $15 mn at auction

The Ferrari in which Formula One legend Michael Schumacher won the 2003 World Championship title sold for nearly $15 million at auction in Geneva on Wednesday.

Stunned Furlong named Ireland captain for Fiji Test

Ireland prop Tadhg Furlong greeted his being named captain by head coach Andy Farrell for Saturday's Autumn Nations Series Test with Fiji as "It's class, it's class."

Rafiq fears public racism hearings will make things 'worse' for family

Azeem Rafiq has said he fears being the central witness in a public racism hearing convened by English cricket authorities will make life "worse" for him and his family, even though he has been a prime mover in ensuring proceedings are not held in private.

$Son declares himself fit for World Cup after eye socket fracture$

Son declares himself fit for World Cup after eye socket fracture

South Korean star Son Heung-min allayed fears he could miss the World Cup on Wednesday as he told fans he "can't wait to represent our beautiful country" in Qatar.

Newcastle fans group to protest as Saudi owners announce £70.4m cash boost

Newcastle fans opposed to the club's Saudi owners are to stage a protest highlighting human rights abuses in the Gulf state ahead of Saturday's match at home to Chelsea.

'Sky's the limit': Azam finds form to power Pakistan into T20 final

A resurgent Pakistan declared Wednesday "the sky's the limit" as captain Babar Azam rediscovered his form to help power them past New Zealand in Sydney and into a Twenty20 World Cup final against either India or England.

'Devastated' James confirms his England World Cup dream is over

Reece James confirmed Wednesday he had been ruled out of the World Cup, with the England right-back saying he was "devastated" at failing to overcome a knee injury.

Senegal holds breath over talisman Mane making World Cup

Doubts over Senegalese talisman Sadio Mane being fit for the World Cup finals had a nation holding its collective breath on Wednesday with Senegal President Macky Sall tweeting: "Sadio, heart of a Lion! All my heart is with you!"

Captain Williamson brushes off latest New Zealand World Cup failure

Kane Williamson tried to play down concerns that New Zealand seem incapable of winning a global limited overs title, after they again failed to go the distance at the Twenty20 World Cup on Wednesday.

Veteran Modric spearheads Croatia World Cup campaign

Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic named his World Cup squad on Wednesday, with the 2018 runners up led by veteran captain Luka Modric.

Benzema misses Real Madrid training hours before France World Cup squad announcement

France forward Karim Benzema was absent from Real Madrid's training session on Wednesday, hours before Didier Deschamps announces his World Cup squad, an AFP journalist witnessed.

Pakistan power past New Zealand into T20 World Cup final

Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam slammed half centuries as Pakistan powered past New Zealand by seven wickets and into the Twenty20 World Cup final Wednesday, moving within one win of a second title.

Police raid French rugby World Cup HQ as legal probe opened

Organisers of the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France said police raided their offices Wednesday as part of a legal probe into the management of the competition under former chief executive Claude Atcher.

Fleetwood and Molinari the captains for Europe's Ryder Cup warm-up

Tommy Fleetwood and Francesco Molinari were named Tuesday as playing captains for a new team matchplay competition aimed at boosting Europe's bid to regain the Ryder Cup.

Pakistan hold New Zealand to 152-4 in T20 World Cup semi-final

Daryl Mitchell hit an unbeaten 53 against some sharp Pakistan fielding and disciplined bowling as New Zealand were held to 152-4 in the first Twenty20 World Cup semi-final in Sydney on Wednesday.

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