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Harry Kane wins men's Ballon d'Or

Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane won the men's Ballon d'Or for the first time on Monday, ending England's 25-year wait for the award.

Ballon d'Or crowns Putellas's return to top of women's game

Alexia Putellas picked up her third Ballon d'Or in her new home city of London on Monday, crowning a spectacular return to the top of women's football after injury cut her down in her prime.

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US-based Friedkin Group complete Everton takeover

The US-based Friedkin Group have completed the takeover of Everton, the Premier League club announced Thursday.

India to play Champions Trophy on neutral ground, not Pakistan

India will play next year's Champions Trophy matches on neutral ground after refusing to visit tournament host and arch-rival Pakistan, the International Cricket Council said Thursday following weeks of wrangling.

Kane boost as Bayern host Leipzig with title rivals in hot pursuit

Harry Kane is set to return to the Bayern Munich group before the Bundesliga leader's host RB Leipzig on Friday knowing anything but a win could mean they have little to show for a strong start under new coach Vincent Kompany.

'Smash and damage' Fury out for revenge against Usyk

Tyson Fury will be fighting for his legacy and revenge as well as three heavyweight belts in his rematch against the superlative Oleksandr Usyk on Saturday.

New Zealander Lawson replaces Perez at Red Bull

New Zealander Liam Lawson will race for Red Bull alongside world champion Max Verstappen next season after the decision to drop Sergio Perez, the Formula One team confirmed Thursday.

Jasprit Bumrah: The India sling king who's revelling in Australia

With his "slingshot" delivery and ability to unsettle the world's best batsmen, India's Jasprit Bumrah is widely regarded as one of cricket's greatest fast bowlers.

Postecoglou says football harder than being Prime Minister

Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou believes the job of a Premier League manager is harder than being Prime Minister, claiming coaches face "an election every weekend and either get voted in or out".

Jesus 'back at his best' with Arsenal treble in League Cup

Mikel Arteta claimed Gabriel Jesus was "back at his best" after the Brazilian fired Arsenal into the League Cup semi-finals with a hat-trick in the 3-2 win against Crystal Palace on Wednesday.

Amorim tells Rashford to 'speak with the manager' over exit talk

Ruben Amorim has told Marcus Rashford he should "speak with the manager" rather than air his grievances publicly after the Manchester United forward hinted he could leave Old Trafford.

PSG win thriller in Monaco but lose Donnarumma to facial injury

Paris Saint-Germain came from behind to extend their unbeaten start to the Ligue 1 season with a 4-2 win away to Monaco on Wednesday but lost goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma to a gruesome facial injury.

Barca beat Man City to top Women's Champions League group, Arsenal stun Bayern

Holders Barcelona overcame Manchester City 3-0 in the Women's Champions League on Wednesday to pip their opponents to top spot in their group.

Holders Liverpool reach League Cup semis, Arsenal advance

Liverpool moved into the League Cup semi-finals as the holders won 2-1 against managerless Southampton, while Gabriel Jesus ended his goal drought with a hat-trick in Arsenal's 3-2 victory over Crystal Palace on Wednesday.

Fonseca stuns Fils on NextGen opening day

Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca stunned top seed and 2023 runner-up Arthur Fils with a five-set victory in his NextGen ATP Finals opener on Wednesday.

Barca overturn Man City to top Women's Champions League group

Holders Barcelona beat Manchester City 3-0 in the Women's Champions League on Wednesday to pip their opponents to top spot in their group.

Real Madrid outclass Pachuca to win Intercontinental Cup

Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior both scored as Real Madrid cruised to a 3-0 victory over Mexican side Pachuca in the Intercontinental Cup final in Doha on Wednesday.

Perez leaves Red Bull after season of struggles

Red Bull announced Wednesday that under-pressure Mexican driver Sergio Perez has departed the Formula One team after four seasons.

Sergio Perez leaves Red Bull F1 team

Red Bull announced Wednesday that Mexican driver Sergio Perez has departed the Formula One team after four seasons.

'Lucky' Shiffrin in doubt for remainder of ski season

Mikaela Shiffrin, who injured herself in a heavy fall during the Killington giant slalom at the end of November, hinted in an interview published on Wednesday that she may not race again this season.

Swiss club Young Boys name new coach in bid to stop slump

Swiss champions Young Boys named Giorgio Contini as their new head coach on Wednesday as they bid to close the door on a disastrous first half of the season.

Maresca insists Chelsea 'trust' Mudryk despite failed drugs test

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca believes Mykhailo Mudryk did not knowingly take a banned supplement.

USA star Weah picks up thigh injury: Juventus

Timothy Weah is unlikely to play for Juventus until the new year after the Serie A club announced on Wednesday that the USA attacker had picked up a thigh injury.

Olympic champion Hodgkinson's coaches eye 800m world record

The coaching team behind Olympic 800 metres champion Keely Hodgkinson have suggested she could break athletics' longest-standing world record as early as next year.

Flintoff to coach son on England second-string tour of Australia

Ashes hero Andrew Flintoff is to coach his son on next month's England Lions cricket tour of Australia.

Belgian cycling legend Rik Van Looy dies aged 90

Cycling legend Rik Van Looy, renowned for his prowess in the one-day classics, has died at the age of 90, Belgian media reported on Wednesday.

Amorim eager for wantaway Rashford to stay at Manchester United

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim said he wants to keep Marcus Rashford in his squad after the local hero suggested he could leave Old Trafford for a "new challenge".

Halep, Cruz Hewitt handed wildcards for Australian Open qualifying

Simona Halep was handed a wildcard for Australian Open qualifying Wednesday as the two-time Grand Slam champion attempts to ramp up her return to tennis following a doping ban.

New Japan coach Nielsen targets Women's World Cup glory

New coach Nils Nielsen declared Wednesday that Japan can win the Women's World Cup for a second time and vowed to restore the 2011 champions to their former glories.

Ravichandran Ashwin - 'accidental spinner' who became India great

Spinner Ravichandran Ashwin will go down as one of India's greatest players after retiring from international cricket on Wednesday aged 38.

Rohit says India's fightback means nothing for Melbourne

India captain Rohit Sharma said Wednesday his team's gritty fightback against Australia with both bat and ball would not hold any significance for the Boxing Day Test.

India 'all-time great' Ashwin retires from international cricket

India's off-spinning great Ravichandran Ashwin announced his immediate retirement from international cricket following the third Test against Australia in Brisbane on Wednesday.

India spin great Ashwin retires from international cricket