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No penalty practice? No problem for Man City in shoot-out win

Enzo Maresca admitted Manchester City did not practice penalties at all this season before beating Brighton & Hove Albion in a League Cup fourth round shoot-out on Wednesday.

Argentine football fan jailed for threats over Di Maria return

An Argentine court jailed a football supporter for seven and a half years on Wednesday for threatening Angel Di Maria in 2024 in a bid to stop the World Cup winner returning to Argentina at the end of his career.

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Cooper sacked as Nottingham Forest boss

Steve Cooper was sacked by Nottingham Forest on Tuesday amid reports the Premier League strugglers are set to hire Nuno Espirito Santo.

Haaland sits out Man City Club World Cup semi-final

Manchester City will be without the injured Erling Haaland as the European champions aim to book their place in the final of the Club World Cup against Urawa Reds in Jeddah on Tuesday.

PSG coach Luis Enrique claims 'perfect' relationship with Mbappe

Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique insists he has a "perfect" relationship with Kylian Mbappe, despite the France star forward's attitude during recent games raising questions about his happiness at the club.

Nuno in talks to replace Forest boss Cooper: reports

Former Tottenham boss Nuno Espirito Santo has held talks with Nottingham Forest about replacing Steve Cooper as manager of the Premier League strugglers, according to reports on Tuesday.

Liverpool's Nunez 'full of fire' despite goal drought

Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez is "full of fire" heading into Wednesday's League Cup quarter-final at home to West Ham despite a recent goal drought, according to assistant manager Pep Lijnders.

Sudharsan, Rahul hit half-centuries but India bowled out for 211

Sai Sudharsan and KL Rahul hit half-centuries before India were bowled out for 211 in the second one-day international against South Africa at St George's Park on Tuesday.

Mallinder to step down as Scottish Rugby performance chief

Scottish Rugby performance director Jim Mallinder has decided to leave his post at the end of the season, it was announced Tuesday.

PSG football club goalkeeper targeted in burglary

Four burglars targeted the home of Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Alexandre Letellier early Tuesday, threatening him and his wife, police and prosecutors said.

French sports retailer secretly supplying Russia: report

French sports retail giant Decathlon has secretly continued selling clothes in Russia despite officially pulling out in protest at Russia's war in Ukraine, a media report published Tuesday said.

Australia's Starc, Cummins set salary records at IPL auction

Australian fast bowlers Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins became the most expensive players in Indian Premier League history Tuesday, with franchises dishing out millions of dollars for their services at the glitzy Twenty20 tournament.

Bulls shock Sixers, Timberwolves rally to beat Heat

The Chicago Bulls withstood a 40-point double-double from Philadelphia star Joel Embiid on Monday to snap the 76ers' six-game NBA winning streak with a 108-104 victory.

Bulls upset Sixers, Timberwolves rally to down Heat

The Chicago Bulls withstood a 40-point, 14-rebound double-double from Joel Embiid on Monday to snap the 76ers' six-game NBA winning streak with a 108-104 victory in Philadelphia.

Wembanyama to miss meeting with Bucks with sore ankle

Victor Wembanyama's first clash with Giannis Antetokounmpo will have to wait after the San Antonio Spurs said their sensational rookie would miss Tuesday's NBA game against the Milwaukee Bucks with a sore right ankle.

Messi to face boyhood club Newell's in friendly

Lionel Messi is expected to line-up against his boyhood club Newell's Old Boys after the Argentine team agreed to a pre-season friendly game at Inter Miami in February.

Old heads lead Fluminense into Club World Cup final

Fluminense coach Fernando Diniz credited his side's experience for riding out an Al Ahly storm to reach the final of the Club World Cup with a 2-0 win on Monday.

Don't let athletes' families miss out at Paris Olympics, says Coe

World Athletics president Sebastian Coe said Monday that the tickets for the Paris Olympics are "expensive" and pleaded for the families of athletes to be given priority by organisers.

Fluminense beat Al Ahly to reach Club World Cup final

Fluminense advanced to the Club World Cup final after two goals in the final 20 minutes proved enough to beat a spirited Al Ahly 2-0 in Jeddah on Monday.

Steelers' Kazee suspended for rest of season after hit

Pittsburgh Steelers safety Damontae Kazee has been suspended without pay for the rest of the season by the NFL for what the league called "repeated violations of player safety rules'.

Nkunku won't be instant fix, warns Chelsea boss Pochettino

Mauricio Pochettino has urged Chelsea fans not to expect Christopher Nkunku to instantly solve his team's problems as the France forward prepares for a possible debut in Tuesday's League Cup quarter-final against Newcastle.

Club World Cup a 'privilege' for Man City despite workload concerns: Guardiola

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said the European champions are privileged to be in Saudi Arabia, aiming to win the Club World Cup for the first time, despite raising concerns over an expanded version of the competition.

Odermatt completes Alta Badia double, stretches World Cup lead

Marco Odermatt powered to his third straight giant slalom win this season, extending his overall World Cup lead after dominating in Alta Badia on Monday.

Barca Women coach Giraldez to leave at end of season

Champions League-winning coach Jonatan Giraldez will leave his role at Barcelona Women at the end of the season, the Catalan club announced Monday.

Roma and Feyenoord to meet again in Europa League

Last season's Europa League runners-up Roma will meet Feyenoord in a third campaign in a row after the teams were drawn together in the knockout round play-offs on Monday.

Champions League last 16 tie-by-tie guide

AFP Sport takes a look at each tie after Monday's draw for the last 16 of this season's UEFA Champions League:

Man City to play Copenhagen in Champions League last 16 short on glamour ties

Holders Manchester City were handed a tie against FC Copenhagen in Monday's draw for the Champions League last 16, from which the meeting of last season's runners-up Inter Milan and Atletico Madrid appears the standout tie.

African players in Europe: Award winner Osimhen celebrates with goal

Victor Osimhen followed up being voted African Player of the Year by scoring for Napoli in a 2-1 Serie A victory over Cagliari at the weekend.

Cummins leads stars up for grabs in big-money IPL auction

Some of the world's top cricketers will go under the hammer in Dubai on Tuesday in the next auction for the lucrative Indian Premier League.

Button expects Hamilton to bounce back 'with the right car'

Former Formula One world champion Jenson Button says his old teammate Lewis Hamilton needs "the right car" to return to the front of the grid next season with Red Bull favourites again to clean up in 2024.

Bills end Dallas win streak but Cowboys reach NFL playoffs, Ravens advance

Buffalo quarterback Josh Allen made NFL history to ignite the Bills' 31-10 rout of Dallas on Sunday to snap a five-game win streak even as the Cowboys clinched a playoff berth.

Celtics drop Magic to stay perfect at home, Bucks shoot down Rockets

Boston improved their perfect NBA home record to 14-0 on Sunday as Jaylen Brown keyed a fourth-quarter surge that saw the Celtics pull away for a 114-97 victory over the Orlando Magic.

Bills snap five-game Dallas win streak but Cowboys in playoffs