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LIV Golf CEO says funding secured to play beyond 2026

LIV Golf has reached a deal with a lead investor to keep the series playing beyond the end of the 2026 season, LIV chief executive officer Scott O'Neil said Wednesday.

Tuipulotu to lead New Zealand in South African tour opener

Lock Patrick Tuipulotu will captain New Zealand for the second time when they open an eight-match South African tour against the Stormers in Cape Town on Friday.

Celtic boss O'Neill in hospital after 'small procedure'

Celtic manager Martin O'Neill is recovering in hospital after undergoing a "small procedure", the Scottish champions said on Wednesday.

Alonso hails 'emotional' Mudryk return in 1-0 loss to Juventus

Manager Xabi Alonso hailed Mykhailo Mudryk's "emotional" return from a doping ban as the winger played for Chelsea for the first time in nearly two years in a 1-0 friendly defeat to Juventus in Hong Kong on Wednesday.

Embattled FIFA chief Infantino in emergency talks, suffers Figo blow

President Gianni Infantino held emergency talks with other FIFA directors in Morocco on Wednesday, a source told AFP, amid a wave of criticism over his now shelved plan to open the World Cup to private investment.

Inter Milan and AC Milan battle to 1-1 draw in Perth friendly

Frenchman Christopher Nkunku converted a late penalty as AC Milan drew 1-1 with rivals Inter Milan in a lacklustre pre-season derby on Wednesday in Perth.

Mudryk back for Chelsea in friendly defeat to Juventus

Mykhailo Mudryk played for Chelsea for the first time in nearly two years on Wednesday but was unable to stop his side falling to a 1-0 friendly defeat to Juventus in Hong Kong.

'Deceitful' Infantino 'must go' says Luis Figo

Former Real Madrid and Barcelona star Luis Figo has called for "deceitful" Gianni Infantino to quit as pressure mounts on the under-fire FIFA president.

Infantino and the failed deal affair -- What they said

FIFA president Gianni Infantino probably hoped things would return to business as usual after shelving his much-criticised plan to allow private investment in the World Cup -- it has been quite the reverse.

Salah arrives in Turkey for Trabzonspor talks

Former Liverpool star Mohamed Salah arrived in Istanbul on Wednesday to complete his move to Turkish club Trabzonspor after leaving the Premier League giants at the end of his contract.

Embattled FIFA chief Infantino holds emergency talks with directors

President Gianni Infantino held emergency talks with other FIFA directors in Morocco on Wednesday, a source told AFP, amid a wave of criticism over his now shelved plan to open the World Cup to private investment.

De Minaur fights past Duckworth in all-Aussie Montreal battle

Alex de Minaur blew through the opening set but needed some good luck in the second to emerge with a 6-2, 7-6 (8/6) opening win over James Duckworth on Tuesday at the ATP Montreal Masters.

Sabalenka tops Uchijima in WTA Toronto opener

World number one Aryna Sabalenka returned to her hard court comfort zone with a 6-3, 6-3 victory over Japanese qualifier Moyuka Uchijima in the WTA 1000 in Toronto on Tuesday.

Alcaraz withdraws from Cincinnati Masters with wrist injury

World number two Carlos Alcaraz has withdrawn from the ATP Cincinnati Masters with the wrist injury that has sidelined him since April, organizers said Tuesday.

Kgatlana strikes as South Africa reach WAFCON quarter-finals

Star striker Thembi Kgatlana scored as South Africa edged Burkina Faso 1-0 on Tuesday to squeeze into the Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) quarter-finals in Morocco.

Pakistan close on series-levelling win against West Indies

Pakistan's spinners put their team on course for a series-levelling victory as the West Indies stumbled to 103 for six -- a lead of just 60 runs -– on an eventful third day of the second and final Test in Trinidad on Tuesday.

New commissioner Berg wants to take MLS to 'next level'

Larry Berg, who will succeed Don Garber as Major League Soccer commissioner next year, said Tuesday the league is poised to reach the "next level" and he's excited to try to get it there.

Tsitsipas comeback continues with Montreal first-round win

Former world number three Stefanos Tsitsipas regained some of the touch lost during a recent rankings slump, with the high-profile qualifier dispatching Martin Damm 6-4, 6-4 on Tuesday at the Montreal Masters.

Swiatek fends off Bejlek to reach Toronto third round

Former world number one Iga Swiatek survived some nervy moments to launch her US Open build-up with a 6-0, 6-3 victory over Sara Bejlek in her second-round opener at the Toronto WTA 1000 on Tuesday.

South Africa captain Kolisi to make Test return in Argentina

South Africa flanker Siya Kolisi will make his first Test appearance of the season when he captains the world champions against Argentina in Buenos Aires on Saturday.

Reusser romps to overall lead at Tour de France Femmes

Marlen Reusser took the overall lead in the Tour de France Femmes on Tuesday, after a carefully executed plan to win the 21km time-trial between Gevrey-Chambertin and Dijon.

Swiss Reusser wins Tour de France Femmes time-trial

Marlen Reusser took the overall lead in the Tour de France Femmes on Tuesday, winning a 21km time-trial between Gevrey-Chambertin and Dijon.

Arsenal step up bid to sign Newcastle's Guimaraes: reports

Arsenal have stepped up talks with Newcastle in a bid to sign Brazil midfielder Bruno Guimaraes, according to reports on Tuesday.

Thousands pay tribute to Italian football legend Baresi

Thousands of people gathered outside a Milan church Tuesday to pay tribute to Italian football great Franco Baresi, who died last week aged 66.

Renard returns as Ivory Coast coach

Herve Renard, who led Ivory Coast to 2015 Africa Cup of Nations glory, has returned for a second spell as coach, the Ivorian football federation (FIF) announced on Tuesday.

Infantino faces nervy times to see if challenger emerges

Gianni Infantino's iron grip on the FIFA presidency has been significantly weakened by the global uproar over a now-abandoned plan to secure private investment in the World Cup and other flagship competitions.

Infantino's problems mount as Wenger and key FIFA ally turn on him

Pressure on FIFA president Gianni Infantino intensified on Tuesday, with opposition emerging from within world football's governing body as well as from external critics over his since-abandoned proposal to open the World Cup to private investment.

'No decision' on Mudryk future after Chelsea return: Alonso

Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso said on Tuesday "no decision" had been made on Mykhailo Mudryk's future but added the winger could play in pre-season after returning from a doping ban.

Wenger says scrapping Infantino's World Cup plan was "absolutely necessary"

Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger said the decision to scrap FIFA president Gianni Infantino's controversial plan to sell off stakes in the World Cup was "absolutely necessary and beyond question".

Stokes reveals England coaching ambition

Ben Stokes has revealed his ambition to coach England in the future, but ruled out any chance of ending his shock retirement from international cricket.

Amorim evokes spirit of Baresi as he bids revive AC Milan fortunes

New AC Milan coach Ruben Amorim vowed on Tuesday to honour the legacy of club legend Franco Baresi, who died last week, as he sets about reviving the fortunes of the ailing Italian giants.

New Zealand hooker Bell out of South Africa tour with calf strain

New Zealand hooker George Bell has returned home from South Africa after suffering a calf strain while training in Cape Town, the All Blacks announced on Tuesday.

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