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Man Utd crisis deepens as Carrick faces axe

Winless in eight games and hovering just above the Premier League relegation zone, struggling Manchester United are facing the prospect of yet another managerial change, with Michael Carrick likely to pay the price.

Eala breezes past world number 411 in Tokyo opener

Philippines star Alexandra Eala said "the ball doesn't know what rank you are" after beating world number 411 Mika Stojsavljevic 6-1, 6-2 in her opener in Tokyo on Monday.

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Barcelona race against clock to register Olmo

Barcelona raced against the clock to keep Dani Olmo on Tuesday after a Spanish court thwarted a second attempt by the financially troubled Catalan giants to extend the star's registration.

Arteta wants Arsenal to hammer away in title race

Mikel Arteta has challenged Arsenal to hammer away at Liverpool's daunting lead in the Premier League title race.

$West Ham's Bowen sidelined with foot fracture$

West Ham's Bowen sidelined with foot fracture

West Ham captain Jarrod Bowen is set to be sidelined for several weeks after suffering a fractured foot during last weekend's defeat by Liverpool.

Rooney exit extends managerial struggles for England's 'golden generation'

Wayne Rooney's latest managerial flop ended in his abrupt exit from Plymouth after just seven months, extending a streak of dug-out disappointments for England's 'golden generation'.

Southgate won't be 'Sir' at home after knighthood

Gareth Southgate joked he won't be called 'Sir' by his family after the former England manager was given a knighthood in the New Year Honours.

Rooney leaves Plymouth after just seven months in charge

Former Manchester United star Wayne Rooney stepped down as Plymouth manager on Tuesday after just seven months in charge of the Championship strugglers.

Kyrgios needs 'miracle' after return from long injury layoff

Nick Kyrgios said he will need "a miracle" at the upcoming Australian Open after losing in three tight sets on Tuesday in his first singles match since June 2023.

Raducanu pulls out of Australian Open warm-up with back problem

Former US Open champion Emma Raducanu pulled out of the Auckland Classic on Tuesday with a "back niggle" in a blow to her Australian Open preparations.

Five talking points at the midway point of the Premier League season

Liverpool have one hand on the Premier League title as 2024 draws to a close, while it was a first half of the season to forget for Manchester City and Manchester United.

Djokovic, Sabalenka win season-openers but Kyrgios loses on return

Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka launched their Australian Open preparations with straight-sets wins on Tuesday at the Brisbane International but Nick Kyrgios lost on his return from injury.

Kyrgios goes down fighting on return, Sabalenka wins season-opener

Nick Kyrgios lost in three tight sets on Tuesday in his first singles match since June 2023 as women's world number one Aryna Sabalenka overcame a sluggish start to win her season-opener at the Brisbane International.

Gauff, Paolini on fire as USA, Italy surge into United Cup quarters

Coco Gauff, Jasmine Paolini and Taylor Fritz all clocked impressive wins Tuesday as tennis powerhouses Italy and the United States surged into the quarter-finals of the mixed-team United Cup.

Hart triple-double sparks Knicks to eighth straight NBA win

Josh Hart delivered his third triple-double of the season on Monday to spark the New York Knicks to a 126-106 victory at Washington that stretched their win streak to eight games.

Sabalenka opens season with 'tricky' win in Brisbane

Aryna Sabalenka overcame a sluggish start to open her season with a straight-sets victory Tuesday and kickstart her bid to win the Australian Open for a third consecutive time.

Paolini on fire as Italy surge into United Cup quarter-finals

A red-hot Jasmine Paolini led Italy into the quarter-finals of the mixed-team United Cup on Tuesday, with the world number four in sizzling form.

Hart's triple double sparks Knicks to eighth straight NBA win

Josh Hart delivered his third triple double of the season on Monday, sparking the New York Knicks in a 126-106 victory at Washington that stretched their win streak to eight games.

Australia optimistic on Starc fitness for final India Test

Australia coach Andrew McDonald said he was optimistic Tuesday that pace spearhead Mitchell Starc will be fit for the decisive fifth Test against India while also backing misfiring Mitch Marsh.

LeBron, at 40, says he could have 5-7 more 'high-level' NBA years

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, celebrating his 40th birthday Monday, said he could play another five to seven years in the NBA at a high-caliber level -- though he conceded he would probably retire before then.

Raducanu pulls out of Australian Open warm-up with back injury

Former US Open champion Emma Raducanu on Tuesday pulled out of the Auckland Classic with a "back niggle" in a blow to her preparations for the Australian Open which starts in less than two weeks.

Man Utd in battle for survival as losing run goes on

Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim said the English giants are in a battle for Premier League survival after Newcastle cruised to a 2-0 win at Old Trafford to inflict a fourth consecutive defeat on the hosts.

Man Utd in a relegation battle, says under-fire Amorim

Ruben Amorim said Manchester United are in a battle for Premier League survival after losing 2-0 to Newcastle on Monday to end 2024 14th in the table.

Villa frustrated as Lamptey rescues Brighton

Aston Villa wasted a chance to close the gap on the Premier League's top four as Tariq Lamptey's late equaliser salvaged a 2-2 draw for Brighton on Monday.

Chelsea's title hopes rocked by shock defeat at Ipswich

Chelsea's bid to climb back into the Premier League title race suffered a major blow as lowly Ipswich beat the Blues 2-0 at Portman Road on Monday.

Newcastle extend Man Utd's losing run with ease

Manchester United ended a 2024 to forget with a fourth consecutive defeat as Newcastle cruised to a 2-0 win at Old Trafford to intensify the scrutiny on Red Devils' boss Ruben Amorim.

Emotional Jesus Navas bids farewell to football career

Retiring Spanish football legend Jesus Navas tearfully bid farewell to his playing career on Monday with songs, chants and other tributes at a ceremony at Sevilla's packed Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan stadium.

Sporting deaths of the year -- Part II

Part II of the AFP Sports deaths of the year includes Bela Karolyi, who coached Nadia Comaneci to the first 'Perfect 10' in Olympic gymnastics and Welsh rugby legends Barry John and JPR Williams:

Shahidi, Bennett star as Afghanistan draw Zimbabwe Test

Afghanistan veteran Hashmatullah Shahidi and Zimbabwe rookie Brian Bennett starred as the first Test was drawn after a rain-shortened final day in Bulawayo on Monday.

LeBron James prepares to follow those who kept winning after 40

When LeBron James, who turned 40 on Monday, takes to the court for the Los Angeles Lakers against his former team the Cleveland Cavaliers on New Year's Day, he will join a long line of sporting legends who have defied time.

AC Milan hire Conceicao after firing coach Fonseca

AC Milan named Sergio Conceicao as their new coach within hours of sacking fellow Portuguese Paulo Fonseca on Monday after just six months in charge.

S.Africa coach Conrad unapologetic about 'easy' route to Test final

South African coach Shukri Conrad brushed off criticism about the uneven scheduling of the World Test Championship after his team qualified for the final.

Duffy, Hay heroics secure T20 series for New Zealand over Sri Lanka

Crucial wickets to Jacob Duffy and a rollicking cameo with the bat by Mitchell Hay saw New Zealand beat Sri Lanka to wrap up their Twenty20 series with a game to spare at Mount Maunganui on Monday.

Rohit concedes his form is 'disturbing' for beaten India

India captain Rohit Sharma admitted on Monday his batting form is "disturbing" after a double failure in the 184-run fourth Test loss to Australia in Melbourne.

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