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Farrell omits Carbery from Ireland Six Nations squad
Joey Carbery, widely seen for a long time to be the natural successor to Johnny Sexton as Ireland's fly-half, was not included in the Six Nations squad unveiled by head coach Andy Farrell on Thursday.
'Long way back' for struggling Zverev after Australian Open exit
Struggling former world number two Alexander Zverev admitted Thursday he still had a long road to travel on his injury recovery after being dumped out of the Australian Open in the second round.
Struggling Zverev dumped out in Australian Open round two
Struggling former world number two Alexander Zverev was dumped out of the Australian Open on Thursday in another setback on his return from serious injury.
Garcia relieved to battle into Australian Open third round
World number four Caroline Garcia admitted she was relieved to see off tricky left-hander Leylah Fernandez in straight sets Thursday and take her place in the third round of the Australian Open.
Eighth seed Fritz out of Melbourne to tearful wildcard Popyrin
Eighth seed Taylor Fritz became the latest top name to tumble out of the Australian Open on Thursday, ousted in round two by wildcard local hope Alex Popyrin who was in tears at the end.
'Gave it my all': Ruud out as Australian Open loses another top seed
Second seed Casper Ruud refused to blame an abdominal injury on Thursday after being sent packing from the Australian Open by American Jenson Brooksby, a day after Rafael Nadal also went out.
Ruud beaten to boost Djokovic title charge at Australian Open
Casper Ruud on Thursday joined Rafael Nadal in making a stunning second-round exit from the Australian Open, in another boost to Novak Djokovic's bid for a 22nd Grand Slam title.
Nadal sidelined for six to eight weeks with injury
Spanish world number two Rafael Nadal said Thursday he will be sidelined for up to eight weeks after suffering a left hip flexor injury during his shock exit from the Australian Open.
Ruud beaten as Australian Open loses another top seed
Second seed Casper Ruud was sent packing in the Australian Open second round Thursday with defeat to hard-hitting American Jenson Brooksby, a day after Rafael Nadal also went out.
Ukraine tribute as qualifier downs Russia's Kudermetova at Australian Open
American qualifier Katie Volynets paid heartfelt tribute to her extended family in Ukraine after sending Russian world number nine Veronika Kudermetova spinning out of the Australian Open on Thursday.
Sublime Sabalenka serves up Open warning as she rolls past Shelby
Aryna Sabalenka showed why she is a serious contender for the Australian Open on Thursday by powering into the third round with her serving woes of 12 months ago firmly consigned to history.
'Are you looking at the clouds?' Chardy fumes at umpire
Fuming Frenchman Jeremy Chardy accused a chair umpire of making "the biggest mistake of the Australian Open" Thursday, asking her: "Are you looking at the birds? The clouds?".
'Chills' as qualifier downs ninth seed Kudermetova at Australian Open
American qualifier Katie Volynets said Thursday she had "chills" after sending world number nine Veronika Kudermetova tumbling out of the Australian Open to win consecutive Tour-level matches for the first time in her career.
Kitzbuehel ready for glitz and glamour, thrills and spills
The hallowed downhill race in Kitzbuehel sees winners proclaimed gods after mastering the most challenging run on the World Cup, but has also been witness to some horrific crashes that have illuminated the sport's dangers.
Man City top Premier League dominated Football Money League
Manchester City topped Deloitte's Football Money League for a second consecutive year as the Premier League accounted for more than half of the top 20 clubs for the first time.
Ten Hag defends Casemiro decision as Man Utd star misses Arsenal game
Erik ten Hag claimed he was right to start Casemiro in Manchester United's 1-1 draw at Crystal Palace on Wednesday even though the midfielder picked up a booking that rules him out of Sunday's showdown with Arsenal.
Furuhashi at the double as Celtic stay out in front
Kyogo Furuhashi maintained his hot streak with two more goals as champions Celtic kept an iron grip on top spot in the Scottish Premiership with a decisive 4-0 win at home to St Mirren on Wednesday.
Guardiola warns Man City over top four place
Pep Guardiola has warned his Manchester City stars they are far from certain to finish in the Premier League's top four this season.
Spurs boss Conte ponders football future after death of three friends
Tottenham Hotspur manager Antonio Conte said Wednesday the death of three close friends in a matter of months had left him questioning his future in football.
Olise's wonder-strike forces Man Utd to settle for Palace draw
Manchester United's winning run came to an end as Michael Olise's superb stoppage-time free-kick rescued a 1-1 draw for Crystal Palace on Wednesday.
Rahm relishing test of the best at American Express
Jon Rahm is relishing the challenge of a strong field as he attempts to win his second title of the year at this week's PGA Tour American Express tournament.
Captain Karisa gives Uganda surprise CHAN win over Senegal
Forward Milton Karisa and goalkeeper Legason Alionzi were the toasts of Uganda after an upset 1-0 African Nations Championship (CHAN) win over Senegal on Wednesday in wet and chilly Algeria.
Dzeko inspires Inter to convincing Super Cup triumph over AC Milan
Inter Milan retained the Italian Super Cup on Wednesday after Edin Dzeko inspired his team to a 3-0 victory over local rivals AC Milan.
Dzeko-inspired Inter win Milan derby Super Cup
Inter Milan won the Italian Super Cup on Wednesday after Edin Dzeko inspired his team to a thumping 3-0 victory over local rivals AC Milan.
Robshaw backs Jones to 'shake-up' Australia
Chris Robshaw believes Eddie Jones will have a "big impact" on Australia after taking charge of the Wallabies for a second time following his sacking by England.
Warburton confident Gatland will relish return to Test 'pressure-cooker'
Sam Warburton has no doubt Warren Gatland will enjoy the intensity of international rugby union again during the upcoming Six Nations after being appointed head coach of Wales for a second time.
Madande gives Zimbabwe dramatic ODI victory over Ireland
Clive Madande struck a four off the final ball of a rain-interrupted one-day international thriller in Harare on Wednesday to give Zimbabwe a three-wicket victory over Ireland.
Gill's double ton helps India survive Bracewell blitz
Shubman Gill scored a brilliant 208 as India held on to beat New Zealand by 12 runs in the first one-day international in Hyderabad on Wednesday despite a blistering century from Michael Bracewell.
Football rules board rejects Premier League temporary concussion substitute trial
A proposed trial of temporary concussion substitutes in next season's Premier League has been rejected by football's lawmakers, according to English Football Association chief executive Mark Bullingham.
Scotland star Hogg's heel injury 'improving' ahead of Six Nations
Scotland full-back Stuart Hogg is expected to be fit for the upcoming Six Nations despite a heel injury, his club Exeter's director of rugby said on Wednesday.
All-time great Hashim Amla ends long playing career
Hashim Amla, who ended a 22-year playing career on Wednesday, will be regarded as one of South Africa's all-time cricketing greats.
Ten Chinese snooker players charged in fixing probe
Top 20-ranked Zhao Xintong and Yan Bingtao were among 10 Chinese players charged with match-fixing by snooker's global governing body on Wednesday.