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Hurricanes to hoist title banner as NHL season begins

The Carolina Hurricanes will hoist their Stanley Cup championship banner on Tuesday in the 2026-27 NHL season opener, then turn their attention to a title repeat.

Wemby ready for NBA Spurs to move rivals in climb to top

Victor Wembanyama said he still struggles to sleep sometimes following San Antonio's loss to New York in June's NBA Finals, but the French superstar predicts the Spurs will be tougher this season.

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Calls for German FA to take stand on human rights in Qatar

The Social Democratic Party (SPD) of German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has put pressure on the German FA (DFB) to make clear their position on human rights in World Cup host-nation Qatar.

Head's heroics help Australia thump Pakistan in first ODI

Travis Head capped a remarkable return to limited over cricket with a fiery century before taking two wickets to anchor Australia's thumping 88-run victory over Pakistan in the first day-night international in Lahore on Tuesday.

Zverev into Miami quarters as Kokkinakis downed

Alexander Zverev's push to land his first title of the year moved a step closer on Tuesday after the German moved into the quarter-finals of the Miami Open with a straight-sets win over Thanasi Kokkinakis.

Eriksen scores on return to Copenhagen stadium

Denmark midfielder Christian Eriksen scored on his return to the Copenhagen stadium on Tuesday where he suffered a cardiac arrest last year.

Denmark salutes captain Eriksen on Copenhagen return

Christian Eriksen was handed the captain's armband and received a standing ovation from the home crowd as he returned to the Copenhagen stadium where he suffered a cardiac arrest last year.

NFL changes much-criticized overtime rules for playoffs

The NFL has changed its much-maligned overtime rules for playoff games to ensure each team will have at least one possession, the league confirmed on Tuesday.

Ex-England batsman Thorpe appointed Afghanistan coach

Former England batsman Graham Thorpe has been appointed new head coach of the Afghanistan cricket team.

Ex-motorsport boss Mosley shot himself after cancer prognosis: inquest

Max Mosley, the former president of motorsport's world governing body the FIA, died after shooting himself having received news he had weeks to live, a coroner's inquest was told on Tuesday.

Tiger practicing at Augusta to test Masters fitness: report

Tiger Woods arrived at Augusta National on Tuesday with son Charlie to play a practice round and test his fitness for next week's Masters, Sports Illustrated reported.

Afghan women footballers revel in freedom to beat British MPs

Young Afghan women footballers on Tuesday enjoyed a one-sided drubbing over a select team of British female MPs -- but the score was secondary to their freedom to play at all.

South Africa's De Allende to leave Munster

South Africa centre Damian de Allende said Tuesday his two-year stint with Irish province Munster will finish at the end of the season.

Bayern Munich women hit by seven Covid cases before PSG clash

Bayern Munich women's team have been hit by seven Covid cases in their squad ahead of Wednesday's Champions League quarter-final second leg at Paris Saint-Germain.

Barcelona make sailing history in being named America's Cup hosts

Barcelona will become the first venue to stage an Olympic Games (1992) and an America's Cup after it was awarded the hosting of the latter for the 2024 edition on Tuesday.

S. Africa hope to end poor Durban run against Bangladesh

South Africa will be seeking to reverse a losing trend at Durban's Kingsmead ground when they play against Bangladesh in the first Test of a two-match series starting on Thursday.

Head century lifts Australia to 313-7 in Pakistan ODI

Opener Travis Head staged a remarkable return to one-day cricket with a fiery century Tuesday to guide Australia to 313-7 in the opening day-night international against Pakistan in Lahore.

Root should step down as England captain: Vaughan

Joe Root should step down as England Test captain following his side's series loss to the West Indies, according to former skipper Michael Vaughan.

World Cup-bound Japan end on flat note with Vietnam draw

Japan drew 1-1 with Vietnam on Tuesday to end their World Cup qualifying campaign on a flat note days after booking their place in Qatar.

Marquez to miss Argentina race due to double vision

Six-time MotoGP world champion Marc Marquez will miss this weekend's Argentina Grand Prix after suffering from double vision again following a heavy crash in Indonesia, his team Honda said on Tuesday.

Root should step down as England captain, Vaughan says

Joe Root should step down as England Test captain following his side's series loss to the West Indies, former skipper Michael Vaughan told the BBC.

Australia blow for W.Indies semi, England-S.Africa square up again

Tournament favourites Australia suffered a major setback Tuesday on the eve of their Women's World Cup semi-final against the West Indies, losing all-rounder Ellyse Perry to injury.

NFL clubs to hire minority coaches to boost diversity

National Football League teams will be required to hire at least one minority offensive assistant coach as part of a drive to boost diversity across the sport, NFL owners announced Monday.

Southgate's penalty plan part of World Cup dream

Gareth Southgate has told his England stars to place extra focus on penalty practice as he sets his sights on winning the World Cup.

Osaka into quarters, Swiatek cruises

Naomi Osaka will face American Danielle Collins for a place in the semi-finals of the Miami Open after the Japanese star beat Alison Riske 6-3, 6,4 on Monday.

Medvedev breezes into last 16 in Miami

Daniil Medvedev moved into the last 16 of the Miami Open on Monday with a comprehensive straight-sets triumph over Spain's Pedro Martinez.

England's Stones pulls out of Ivory Coast friendly

England defender John Stones will miss Tuesday's friendly against Ivory Coast after leaving the squad due to injury.

Williams injury blow for Celtics

Boston Celtics center Robert Williams III faces a lengthy injury layoff after suffering a torn meniscus in his left knee, the team said Monday.

Southgate backs under-fire Maguire with England star set to return

Gareth Southgate insist Harry Maguire can still thrive at the highest level as the beleaguered England defender prepares to return in Tuesday's friendly against Ivory Coast.

Pietersen and Boycott blast England set-up after West Indies slump

Former captain Kevin Pietersen said the England set-up "stinks", with Geoffrey Boycott accusing the team of going "nowhere" after their latest humiliating defeat.

Former Wimbledon winner Becker 'embarrassed' by bankruptcy

Former Wimbledon champion Boris Becker told a London court he felt "shocked" and "embarrassed" after being declared bankrupt just days before the 2017 tournament at the All England Club.

Lewandowski, Ibrahimovic seek World Cup place as Poland, Sweden clash

Either Robert Lewandowski or Zlatan Ibrahimovic will miss out on the chance to play at the 2022 World Cup when Poland and Sweden clash in Tuesday's play-off.

North Macedonia game 'matter of life and death', says Ronaldo

Portugal's World Cup play-off against North Macedonia on Tuesday is a "matter of life and death", said Cristiano Ronaldo ahead of the game.

Elgar 'comfortable' some key players opted for IPL over South Africa

South African Test captain Dean Elgar said on Monday he was "comfortable" with the decision of key players to make themselves unavailable for a Test series against Bangladesh, which starts at Kingsmead in Durban on Thursday.

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