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Xhaka, Embolo can return to Swiss squad after fake Covid docs affair

Switzerland captain Granit Xhaka and striker Breel Embolo are available for selection again for next month's Nations League matches after being sanctioned for using forged Covid-19 certificates during the pandemic, the Swiss FA said Tuesday.

Allegri suspended for two Serie A games after red card

Napoli coach Massimiliano Allegri was on Tuesday banned for two Serie A matches and fined following his red card late in his team's 3-3 draw against Roma last weekend.

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Zverev battles past Alcaraz in ATP Finals opener

Alexander Zverev got off to a winning start in his ATP Finals campaign on Monday by battling back from a set down to beat Carlos Alcaraz 6-7 (3/7), 6-3, 6-4.

New Zealand's Ferguson says 'we all start from zero' in India semi-final

Lockie Ferguson insisted New Zealand's rocky road to a World Cup semi-final against in-form India in Mumbai on Wednesday was of no concern as "we all start from zero again".

Thousands line Manchester streets to bid final farewell to Bobby Charlton

Thousands of people lined the streets of Manchester on Monday to pay their final respects to Manchester United and England great Bobby Charlton, who died last month at the age of 86.

African players in Europe: 'Exceptional' Salah reaches 200 goals

Egypt captain Mohamed Salah reached 200 goals in English football with a double in second-placed Liverpool's 3-0 win against Brentford at the weekend.

Chelsea's Palmer wins England call-up for Euro 2024 qualifiers

Cole Palmer has been rewarded for his Chelsea form this season with a late call-up to Gareth Southgate's England squad for the team's final two Euro 2024 qualifiers.

Australia 'peaking at right time' at World Cup, says Starc

Mitchell Starc on Monday said Australia have lived up to their reputation of "peaking at the right time" after overcoming a shaky start to win seven straight World Cup matches.

Maguire says patience rewarded after reclaiming Man Utd place

Harry Maguire says he feels vindicated over his decision to stay and fight for his place at Manchester United after forcing his way back into Erik ten Hag's team.

India wary of World Cup's 'glorious uncertainties'

India are the overwhelming favourites to lift a third World Cup but a star of the country's 1983 breakthrough triumph has warned of the threats posed by cricket's "glorious uncertainties".

India set for New Zealand clash at 'pointy end' of World Cup

India may be the outstanding team at the World Cup but coach Rahul Dravid has warned Wednesday's semi-final against New Zealand in Mumbai represents the "pointy end in a tournament".

Cricket World Cup win would be riches aplenty for Rohit's boyhood coach

Rohit Sharma's boyhood cricket coach says he will be the "richest person in the world" if the India captain lifts the World Cup -- despite never charging for a training session.

Rockets shoot down Jokic's Nuggets, Maxey's 50 points fuel 76ers

The resurgent Houston Rockets powered to a sixth straight NBA victory on Sunday, withstanding a 36-point triple-double from Denver's Nikola Jokic in a 107-104 win over the Nuggets.

Cricket World Cup: Ten first round highlights

After almost six weeks of huge totals, shock wins, heartbreaking losses, records and controversies, the group stage of the Cricket World Cup ended on Sunday.

Barca start Champions League defence hoping to refine perfection

Women's Champions League holders Barcelona kick off their trophy defence this week, aiming to become only the fourth team to win the competition in consecutive years

Maxey scores 50 to propel 76ers to NBA victory over Indiana

Tyrese Maxey scored a career-high 50 points to lead a Philadelphia 76ers team rattled by the road accident involving forward Kelly Oubre to a convincing 137-126 NBA victory over the Indiana Pacers on Sunday.

Columbus crush Atlanta to set up Eastern semi with Orlando

The Columbus Crew marched into the Eastern Conference semi-finals in Major League Soccer after an impressive 4-2 win over Atlanta United in Sunday's first round, game three.

49ers end NFL skid with big win at Jacksonville, Cowboys humble Giants

The San Francisco 49ers ended their three game losing run with an emphatic 34-3 NFL win at the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday while the Dallas Cowboys crushed NFC East rivals the New York Giants 49-17.

Djokovic top of the world after sinking Rune at ATP Finals

Novak Djokovic will finish the year as world number one for a record-extending eighth time after beating Holger Rune 7-6 (7/4), 6-7 (1/7), 6-3 in his opening match at the ATP Finals on Sunday.

Oubre 'doing OK' after being struck by car, 76ers coach says

Philadelphia 76ers forward Kelly Oubre Jr. was "resting fairly comfortably at home" Sunday after being struck by a car, coach Nick Nurse said.

Ex-Wallabies coach Jones expects to be working again by January

Former Wallabies boss Eddie Jones expects to be working again by January, with several countries and a European club side interested in his services, he was cited as saying in Australian media on Monday.

Lewandowski double rescues Barca, Atletico beat Villarreal

Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski ended his barren goalscoring spell with a brace to rescue the Spanish champions a 2-1 win over visiting Alaves in La Liga on Sunday.

Arundell debut hat-trick not enough to save Racing

England wing Henry Arundell marked his Top 14 debut with a hat-trick of tries but it was not enough to prevent Racing 92 from slipping to a 31-26 defeat at Toulon on Sunday.

Calf injury sidelines Lakers' James

LeBron James was ruled out of the Los Angeles Lakers home game against the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday with a calf contusion, the first missed game of the season for the NBA superstar.

Griezmann helps Simeone celebrate Atletico deal in Villarreal comeback

An inspired Antoine Griezmann helped Atletico Madrid come from behind to beat Villarreal 3-1 in La Liga on Sunday.

Vu surges to victory at LPGA's The Annika, back to No. 1 in world

Lilia Vu grabbed her fourth LPGA title of the year on Sunday, firing a four-under par 66 to win The Annika by three strokes to return to the top of the world rankings.

49ers end NFL skid with big win at Jacksonville

The San Francisco 49ers ended their three game losing run with an emphatic 34-3 NFL win at the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday.

Inter romp clear in Italy with Dimarco wondergoal

A magnificent long-range strike from Federico Dimarco set up Inter Milan for a 2-0 win over Frosinone on Sunday that sent them back top of Serie A ahead of the international break.

Canada take first Billie Jean King Cup to complete double

Canada completed a team-tennis double on Sunday as their women took the Billie Jean King Cup for the first time, winning both singles rubbers to build an unassailable lead over Italy.

'Did you have fun?': Guardiola and Pochettino revel in Premier classic

Pep Guardiola and Mauricio Pochettino saluted the "world's best league" after Cole Palmer's last-gasp penalty provided a dramatic climax to Chelsea's incredible 4-4 draw against Manchester City on Sunday.

Villegas powers to Bermuda victory to end PGA Tour title drought

Camilo Villegas ended his nine-year US PGA Tour title drought Sunday, firing six birdies in a six-under par 65 to beat Alex Noren by two strokes at the Bermuda Championship.

Lewandowski double rescues Barca against Alaves, Sevilla hold Betis