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Newcastle hand PSG a Champions League lesson, Man City beat Leipzig

Newcastle United claimed a stunning 4-1 win over Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday in their first Champions League match at St James' Park in 20 years, while holders Manchester City scored two late goals to get the better of RB Leipzig.

Barca 'get rid of ghosts' with important win at Porto

Ferran Torres's strike earned Barcelona a tense 1-0 win at Porto in the Champions League on Wednesday, which coach Xavi Hernandez said "got rid of ghosts" the club had from previous years.

Alvarez and Doku strike late to push Man City past Leipzig

Julian Alvarez and Jeremy Doku came off the bench to grab late goals and push Manchester City to a 3-1 victory at RB Leipzig in the Champions League on Wednesday.

England rugby chief confirms Nations Cup plans, stands firm on job

Rugby Football Union (RFU) chief executive Bill Sweeney said on Wednesday discussions about a controversial Nations Cup tournament were in place as he remained confident about his ability to lead one of the sport's wealthiest governing bodies.

Pedro strikes late to lift Lazio as Celtic crash

Lazio kick-started their Champions League campaign with a last-gasp 2-1 win against Celtic as Pedro netted in the final seconds of Wednesday's clash in Glasgow.

Newcastle thrash PSG on Champions League homecoming

Newcastle enjoyed a dream return to the Champions League at St James' Park as Paris Saint-Germain were humbled in a 4-1 victory for the Magpies on Wednesday.

Torres scrapes Barca important win at Porto

Ferran Torres's strike earned Barcelona a tense 1-0 win at Porto in the Champions League on Wednesday in coach Xavi Hernandez's 100th game in charge.

Milan play out second straight Champions League stalemate in Dortmund

AC Milan were held to a second successive goalless draw in the Champions League at Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday to slip to third in Group F.

Alvarez and Doku strike late to push City past Leipzig

Julian Alvarez and Jeremy Doku came off the bench to grab late goals and push Manchester City to a 3-1 victory at RB Leipzig in the Champions League on Wednesday.

Biles wins 20th world title as US women seal team gold

Simone Biles claimed her 20th world title as she led the United States to a seventh straight women's team gold at the world gymnastics championships in Antwerp on Wednesday.

Harden arrives at Sixers training camp amid trade demand drama

James Harden joined his Philadelphia 76ers at their Colorado training camp on Wednesday as his dispute with the NBA team, marked by his trade demand, rumbled on.

Thompson to become seventh woman to play US PGA Tour event

Lexi Thompson will become the seventh woman to play in a US PGA Tour event when she tees it up at TPC Summerlin in Las Vegas next week, the tournament organisers said Wednesday.

Nuggets adjusting to being 'the hunted' in bid for NBA title repeat

Denver coach Michael Malone says complacency is the biggest obstacle to the Nuggets' bid to repeat as NBA champions.

Atletico produce another comeback to beat Feyenoord

Alvaro Morata hit a brace as Atletico Madrid twice came from behind to beat Feyenoord 3-2 and move top of Champions League Group E on Wednesday.

England's Hull eyes LPGA title defence in Texas

Charley Hull defends her Ascendant LPGA title this week, hoping a return to Texas sees her break through for a first victory of 2023 after five runner-up finishes worldwide.

Europe, Africa and South America all to host games in 2030 World Cup

Morocco, Portugal and Spain will be joint hosts for the 2030 World Cup but games will also be played in Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay as the footballing showpiece celebrates its centenary, FIFA announced on Wednesday.

Sinner bosses big moments to beat Medvedev in China Open final

Jannik Sinner said holding his nerve in "important moments" was the key to edging out world number three Daniil Medvedev in Wednesday's China Open men's final, which turned on a pair of high-stakes tie-breaks in Beijing.

Matsushima's Japan set for 'do-or-die' Argentina match-up

Japan winger Kotaro Matsushima said on Wednesday this weekend's Rugby World Cup game with Argentina is "do-or-die" in their hopes of reaching the quarter-finals.

Chelsea defender James given one-game ban after official clash

Chelsea defender Reece James has been hit with a one-game suspension and a £90,000 ($109,000) fine after abusing a match official following his side's defeat against Aston Villa.

Chopra lives up to star billing as three doping cases rattle Games

World and Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra conjured up a mammoth throw to win javelin gold in style at the Asian Games on Wednesday, as three failed doping tests rattled the event in Hangzhou in 24 hours.

Europe, Africa and South America to host games in 2030 World Cup: FIFA

Morocco, Portugal and Spain will be joint hosts for the 2030 World Cup but games will also be played in Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay as the footballing showpiece celebrates its centenary, FIFA announced on Wednesday.

'I know what's at stake', says India skipper Rohit

India skipper Rohit Sharma on Wednesday said he appreciates "what's at stake" but will not get bogged down by the weight of expectation on his team to win another World Cup title at home.

O'Connell's Ireland not feeling pressure of Scotland World Cup showdown

Ireland forwards coach Paul O'Connell said on Wednesday he is confident his players can handle the pressure of their final Rugby World Cup pool match with Scotland this weekend because they have become used to high stakes games.

Sinner edges out Medvedev to win China Open

Jannik Sinner beat Daniil Medvedev to win the China Open on Wednesday, edging out the world number three in a largely deadlocked men's final that came down to a pair of high-stakes tie-breaks in Beijing.

Andersen hails Hong Kong progress as historic Asian Games run ends

Coach Jorn Andersen said he believes Hong Kong football faces a bright future despite their historic run at the Asian Games ending in a 4-0 semi-final thumping by Japan on Wednesday.

Chopra goes big for gold as Barshim leaps to Asian Games record

India's javelin king Neeraj Chopra produced a giant throw to strike gold at the Asian Games on Wednesday and cap a gruelling season, with Olympic high-jump champion Mutaz Essa Barshim joining him as a winner.

Andersen hails Hong Kong progress as historic Asian Cup run ends

Coach Jorn Andersen said he believes Hong Kong football faces a bright future despite their historic run at the Asian Games ending in a 4-0 semi-final thumping by Japan on Wednesday.

Am gives South Africa coach Nienaber potential selection headache

South Africa assistant coach Felix Jones said on Wednesday centre Lukhanyo Am is in contention to play in the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals should they qualify.

'It's like we're at home': Pakistan's Azam surprised by Indian welcome

Pakistan skipper Babar Azam said Wednesday his team "was not expecting" the warm reception they have received in India, claiming "it's like we are at home".

All Blacks prop Tu'ungafasi goes off-script on 'easy' Uruguay match

Despite hammering Italy last time out, New Zealand have insisted all week they are not taking minnows Uruguay lightly ahead of Thursday's final Rugby World Cup Pool A clash.

Former world MotoGP champion Marc Marquez leaving Honda

Marc Marquez will leave Honda, where he won his six world MotoGP titles, at the end of the season, the team announced on Wednesday.

Klopp wants Spurs v Liverpool replay after VAR blunder

Jurgen Klopp wants Liverpool's match at Tottenham to be replayed due to the VAR error that cost them the opening goal at the weekend.

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