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Bournemouth boss Rose urges Cherries to bounce back from Chelsea 'slap'

Bournemouth boss Marco Rose hopes getting a "real slap" in a 5-1 defeat at Chelsea will spark a positive reaction from his players in the club's first home European fixture against Sturm Graz on Thursday.

Top seed Sabalenka falls at first hurdle in Wuhan

A frustrated Aryna Sabalenka suffered a second successive early exit as her bid for a fourth Wuhan Open title was foiled by American world number 31 Ann Li 3-6, 6-4, 7-6 (7/5) in round two on Wednesday.

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NBA's 80th season tips off with Rockets at Thunder on October 21

Reigning NBA champion Oklahoma City will play host to the Houston Rockets on October 21 to tip off the league's 80th season, NBA officials announced on Tuesday.

Duplantis sets new pole vault world record of 6.29m

Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis bettered his pole vault world record by a centimetre on Tuesday, clearing 6.29 metres at the athletics meet in Budapest.

Frank confident Spurs will be 'incredibly competitive' against PSG

Tottenham manager Thomas Frank said Tuesday he is expecting his team to be "incredibly competitive" in his first game in charge against Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Super Cup.

Man City's Grealish joins Everton on season-long loan

Manchester City winger Jack Grealish joined Everton on loan for the 2025-26 season on Tuesday in a bid to salvage his troubled career.

Last Liverpool goal had special meaning for Jota

Diogo Jota revealed the emotional meaning behind his last Liverpool goal in a touching interview before his death in a car crash.

Mixed crews introduced for 2027 America's Cup

Women sailors will form part of the crews in the 38th America's Cup in Naples in 2027, under a long-awaited protocol released on Tuesday.

Brevis smashes record ton as South Africa level T20 series

Dewald Brevis belted South Africa's highest Twenty20 individual score with a blistering 125 not out from 56 balls as the tourists stayed alive in the three-match series after a 53-run victory over Australia in Darwin on Tuesday.

Palace claim sporting merit 'meaningless' after Europa League demotion

Premier League side Crystal Palace said on Tuesday that sporting merit had been "rendered meaningless" by UEFA's decision to demote them from the Europa League.

Former Premier League referee Coote given eight-week ban over Klopp comments

Disgraced former Premier League referee David Coote has been given an eight-week suspension by the Football Association and told to attend an education programme over disparaging comments he made about ex-Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp.

PSG sign Ukrainian defender Illia Zabarnyi from Bournemouth

European champions Paris Saint-Germain said on Tuesday they have signed Ukrainian centre-back Illia Zabarnyi from Premier League club Bournemouth.

PSG sign Ukrainian defender Illia Zabarnyi

European champions Paris Saint-Germain announced on Tuesday they have signed Ukrainian centre-back Illia Zabarnyi from Premier League club Bournemouth.

Five Premier League talking points

Liverpool begin their bid for a record 21st English title on Friday, with Arne Slot's revamped side installed as favourites to retain the Premier League crown.

Five talking points as Spain's La Liga begins

With Real Madrid aiming to wrestle the Spanish title back from champions Barcelona, AFP Sport looks at five talking points as the La Liga season begins on Friday.

Steely Sinner advances amid Cincinnati power-failure chaos

Jannik Sinner ignored power failure interruptions and a blaring alarm to defeat Gabriel Diallo 6-2, 7-6 (8/6) on Monday's day of distractions at the ATP and WTA Cincinnati Open.

Sabalenka survives massive Cincinnati struggle with Raducanu

Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka fought through a three-hour battle to hold off an inspired Emma Raducanu 7-6 (7/3), 4-6, 7-6 (7/5) on Monday and reach the fourth round of the ATP and WTA Cincinnati Open.

Straka skips BMW but will play PGA Tour Championship

Austrian Sepp Straka withdrew from the PGA Tour BMW Championship on Monday for family reasons, but will compete in next week's Tour Championship, the tour announced.

Pollock earns first enhanced England contract as Farrell misses out

Henry Pollock's impressive breakout year in international rugby has rewarded the Northampton back-row with an enhanced England contract for the first time.

Women's Rugby World Cup to adopt flashing mouthguards to signal head impact

Mouthguards that light up to indicate a player has suffered a significant head impact will be used at the Women's Rugby World Cup, officials announced Monday.

Man City's Grealish to join Everton on loan: reports

Manchester City winger Jack Grealish has agreed to join Everton on loan for the 2025-26 season, according to reports on Monday.

Injured skipper Callender still in Wales squad for Women's Rugby World Cup

Wales co-captain Alex Callender has been included in her country's Women's Rugby World Cup squad despite suffering an ankle injury earlier this month.

Springboks move captain Kolisi to No 8 for Australia opener

South Africa captain Siya Kolisi will start at No 8 for the first time in a Test when they begin their Rugby Championship defence in Johannesburg on Saturday against Australia.

Tributes to legendary Japan striker hailed by Pele

Japanese football has paid tribute to Kunishige Kamamoto after the country's most prolific striker died aged 81.

Liverpool spend big to hold off Arsenal, City in Premier League title fight

Liverpool have splashed out to defend their Premier League title as champions but face stiff competition from an Arsenal side desperate to shake off their tag as nearly men and a rejuvenated Manchester City.

Alcaraz battles as Shelton, Zverev race into Cincinnati third round

Carlos Alcaraz fought through a second-set slump to post a "rollercoaster" 6-1, 2-6, 6-3 victory over Damir Dzumhur in his opening match Sunday at the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Open.

Australia women's rugby team lose trump card Caslick for World Cup

Australia's women's Rugby World Cup hopes took a hit Monday with star sevens recruit Charlotte Caslick ruled out with an ankle injury.

Alcaraz battles through, Shelton advances in Cincinnati

Carlos Alcaraz had to fight his way out of a second-set slump on Sunday to escape with a 6-1, 2-5, 6-3 victory over Damir Dzumhur in his opening match at the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Open.

Rose tops Spaun in playoff to win PGA St. Jude as Fleetwood falters again

Justin Rose reeled off four straight back-nine birdies to force a playoff then birdied the third hole of sudden death to beat J.J. Spaun for the St. Jude Championship on Sunday as Tommy Fleetwood endured more PGA Tour agony.

Pioneering MLB umpire Pawol debuts behind plate in Braves win

Jen Pawol became the first female home plate umpire in a Major League Baseball regular-season game on Sunday, calling balls and strikes in Atlanta's 7-1 home victory over Miami.

West Indies level ODI series with Pakistan as Chase stars

The West Indies beat Pakistan by five wickets on Sunday as Roston Chase and Justin Greaves led the charge with the bat to level the one-day series between the sides.

Spain's Alex Palou wins third consecutive IndyCar season title

Spain's Alex Palou captured his third consecutive IndyCar season title and fourth in five campaigns by finishing third in Sunday's Portland Grand Prix, which was won by Australian Will Power.

Barcelona look smooth in Como demolition as Ter Stegen buries hatchet

Reigning Spanish champions Barcelona completed their pre-season preparations by thrashing Italian side Como 5-0 on Sunday in a game which signalled a thawing of relations with goalkeeper Marc-Andre Ter Stegen.

Erratic Alcaraz battles through in Cincinnati opening match