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Double-ton Maxwell downs Afghanistan as Australia reach World Cup semis

Glenn Maxwell's stunning 201 not out guided Australia into the semi-finals of the World Cup as the five-time champions snatched a sensational three-wicket victory from the jaws of defeat against Afghanistan in Mumbai on Tuesday.

Man Utd's Garnacho to face no action over gorilla emoji social post

Alejandro Garnacho will face no action over his use of gorilla emojis in a post about Manchester United team-mate Andre Onana, the Football Association said on Tuesday.

Arteta pledges to 'talk loudly' about VAR after outburst

Mikel Arteta says he stands by his VAR outburst following Arsenal's defeat at Newcastle, pledging to "talk loudly" until he believes the situation has improved.

'Never underestimate a wounded buffalo': Dutch coach on England clash

The Netherlands have prepared for the "best England possible", Dutch assistant coach Ryan van Niekerk said of their World Cup clash against the demoralised defending champions.

Bayern boss Tuchel lauds 'outstanding' Kane

Bayern Munich coach Thomas Tuchel lavished praise on "outstanding" striker Harry Kane on Tuesday ahead of Wednesday's Champions League match against Galatasaray.

Bellingham a doubt for Braga clash: Madrid coach Ancelotti

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said Jude Bellingham was a doubt for his team's clash with Braga in the Champions League on Wednesday after the midfielder hurt his shoulder at the weekend.

'Too early for Germany return' says 'keeper Neuer

Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer will not play in the upcoming fixtures against Turkey and Austria, saying on Tuesday the games were "too soon" as he continues his comeback after injury.

Ton-up Zadran takes Afghanistan to 291-5 against Australia

Ibrahim Zadran scored Afghanistan's first World Cup hundred as the tournament's surprise package team made 291-5 against five-time champions Australia in a group match in Mumbai on Tuesday.

PSG fan stabbed in Milan ahead of Champions League clash

Hooded attackers stabbed a Paris Saint-Germain supporter ahead of the French club's Champions League match at AC Milan, Italian police said Tuesday.

Zadran posts Afghanistan's first World Cup hundred

Ibrahim Zadran became the first Afghanistan batsman to score a World Cup hundred when he reached three figures against Australia in a group match in Mumbai on Tuesday.

World Cup 'timed out' dismissal row divides cricket

Cricket's "timed out" controversy split the game on Tuesday as Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan headed for home nursing a broken finger and battered reputation.

Shakib Al Hasan to miss rest of World Cup, day after 'timed out' row

Injured Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan was ruled out of the rest of the World Cup on Tuesday, the day after his controversial role in cricket's "timed out" row.

Rooney opens up over alcohol struggles early in his career

Wayne Rooney has described his abuse of alcohol early in his football career as a "release", saying he would drink "almost until I'd pass out".

Sri Lanka court restores sacked cricket board in latest twist

Sri Lanka's Court of Appeal quashed the sports minister's decision to sack the country's crisis-ridden cricket board and restored the expelled officials on Tuesday pending a full hearing.

Five controversies involving Bangladesh's Shakib Al Hasan

Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan has ignited a new debate over the spirit of cricket after Sri Lanka's Angelo Mathews was "timed out" in a fiery World Cup clash.

Australia's Smith out as Afghanistan bat in World Cup clash

Star batsman Steve Smith was left out of Australia's side for their World Cup clash against Afghanistan in Mumbai on Tuesday.

Sri Lanka court restores sacked cricket board

Sri Lanka's Court of Appeal quashed the sports minister's decision to sack the country's crisis-ridden cricket board and restored the expelled officials on Tuesday pending a full hearing.

Ex-All Blacks boss Foster says family threatened with knife in Paris

Former New Zealand coach Ian Foster revealed Tuesday that his wife and daughter were threatened by a man wielding a knife in Paris during the Rugby World Cup.

Without a Fight wins Melbourne Cup as Zahra triumphs again

Without a Fight beat heavy favourite Vauban on Tuesday to win the Aus$8 million (US$6 million) Melbourne Cup, with jockey Mark Zahra claiming back-to-back victories in a dominant ride.

Chargers defense dominates in Jets rout

The Los Angeles Chargers defeated the New York Jets 27-6 on Monday after a ferocious defensive display that saw opposing quarterback Zach Wilson sacked eight times.

Mark Zahra-ridden Without a Fight wins Melbourne Cup

Without a Fight stunned heavy favourite Vauban on Tuesday to win the Aus$8 million (US$6 million) Melbourne Cup, with jockey Mark Zahra claiming back-to-back victories in a dominant ride.

What's gone wrong for Erik ten Hag at Man Utd?

Manchester United are in desperate need of a win at FC Copenhagen in the Champions League on Wednesday as they battle to avoid an embarrassing group-stage exit.

Giants' Jones out for season with knee injury: team

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones will miss the rest of the NFL season after suffering torn knee ligaments in his team's defeat to Las Vegas at the weekend, the Giants confirmed on Monday.

Swiatek thrashes Pegula to win WTA Finals, reclaim No.1 ranking

Poland's Iga Swiatek thrashed Jessica Pegula to win the WTA Finals on Monday, sealing her return to world number one.

Swiatek thrashes Pegula to win WTA Finals, seal No.1 ranking

Poland's Iga Swiatek thrashed Jessica Pegula to win the WTA Finals on Monday, sealing her return to world number one.

Postecoglou blasts VAR after nine-man Spurs beaten by Chelsea

Ange Postecoglou admitted he does not like VAR as the Tottenham boss blasted the replay system's influence on his side's "out of control" 4-1 defeat against Chelsea on Monday.

Jackson treble fires Chelsea to chaotic victory over nine-man Spurs

Chelsea ended nine-man Tottenham's unbeaten start to the Premier League season as Nicolas Jackson's hat-trick inspired a 4-1 win in a chaotic clash filled with VAR drama on Monday.

Luton 'saddened' by tragedy chanting in Liverpool clash

Luton have threatened to ban supporters found to have taken part in "tragedy chanting" during Sunday's Premier League clash with Liverpool.

Mathews brands Shakib 'disgraceful' for 'stooping so low'

Sri Lanka's Angelo Mathews branded Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan as "disgraceful" after he became the first player in 146 years of international cricket to be given "timed out" in a bitter World Cup clash.

Luis Enrique 'optimistic' as homebodies PSG face San Siro test

Luis Enrique feels positive about Paris Saint-Germain's chances in Tuesday's Champions League clash at AC Milan despite an uncertain away record in his first few months at the helm.

Mathews brands Shakib 'disgraceful' for 'timed out' World Cup dismissal