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Brilliant Brook's 132 puts England on top against sloppy New Zealand

A fearless Harry Brook slammed an unbeaten century to give England the upper hand in the first Test against an error-strewn New Zealand on day two in Christchurch on Friday.

Brilliant Brook's 132 puts England on top against New Zealand

A fearless Harry Brook slammed an unbeaten century to give England the upper hand in the first Test against an error-strewn New Zealand on day two in Christchurch on Friday.

Schmidt not expecting hero's welcome on Ireland return

Australia coach Joe Schmidt is not expecting any "love bombs" when he returns to Lansdowne Road, where he engineered many famous wins for Ireland, but he is still the man Johnny Sexton once said taught the Irish "how to win".

PSG stuck between domestic dominance and Champions League woes

Paris Saint-Germain find themselves in familiar territory following their midweek defeat against Bayern Munich, as a side that is too strong for its domestic rivals in France struggles in the Champions League.

'Hot fight' as unbeaten Bayern visit Dortmund fortress

Borussia Dortmund goalkeeper Gregor Kobel promised "a hot fight" when unbeaten league leaders Bayern Munich visit the Westfalenstadion on Saturday.

Bordeaux-Begles' Samu 'not finished yet' with Wallabies

Bordeaux-Begles back-rower Pete Samu says he still wants to represent Australia as his high-flying French club welcome Montpellier in the Top 14 on Saturday.

Brook and Pope half-centuries haul England to 174-4 against NZ

Unbeaten half-centuries by Harry Brook and Ollie Pope led an England fightback with the visitors 174-4 in reply to New Zealand's 348 at tea on day two of the first Test on Friday.

Ukraine superstar Mahuchikh brings 'good vibes' to her war-torn country

Ukraine's Yaroslava Mahuchikh can cap the most successful year of her career by winning women's world field athlete of the year on Sunday but her overriding wish is for peace to reign over her war-torn country, she has told AFP.

Ireland seek to overcome former coach Schmidt's Wallabies

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell will want to bow out before he takes a sabbatical with a comprehensive victory over Australia coached by former Irish handler Joe Schmidt on Saturday.

Detroit survive Bears comeback to make it 10 wins in a row

The Detroit Lions survived a late rally from the Chicago Bears, with a little piece of good fortune, to make it 10 wins in a row with a 23-20 victory on Thursday.

Liverpool look to deepen Man City crisis, Amorim seeks first Premier League win

Liverpool can take another giant step towards just a second English top-flight title in 35 years against fragile Manchester City on Sunday as Ruben Amorim aims for a first Premier League win as Manchester United manager.

England lose three quick wickets in reply to New Zealand's 348

England lost two wickets in the last over before lunch, including Joe Root for a duck, to be 45-3 in reply to New Zealand's 348 on day two of the first Test in Christchurch Friday.

Hojlund gives Amorim winning Old Trafford bow, Roma hold Spurs

Manchester United marked Ruben Amorim's first game at Old Trafford with a 3-2 Europa League victory over Bodo/Glimt as Rasmus Hojlund netted a double, while Tottenham were held by Roma on Thursday.

Amorim wins first Man Utd home game after rollercoaster ride

Rasmus Hojlund scored twice as Manchester United came out on top 3-2 in a chaotic Europa League encounter against Bodo/Glimt on Thursday, giving Ruben Amorim a win in his first home game at Old Trafford.

Bilbao join Lazio at Europa League summit, Chelsea cruise in Conference League

Athletic Bilbao cruised to a 3-0 win over Elfsborg on Thursday to move level on points with Lazio at the top of the Europa League table, while Chelsea made it four wins from four in the Conference League.

'He should do comedy' says Norris of Verstappen comments

Lando Norris said Max Verstappen should be a comedian when he responded on Thursday to the newly-crowned four-time champion's claim that he would have won the title more easily if he was driving for McLaren.

Jansen stars for South Africa as Sri Lanka crumble to 42 all out

Marco Jansen bowled South Africa into a dominant position as Sri Lanka crashed to 42 all out, their lowest total in Test cricket, on the second day of the first Test against South Africa at Kingsmead on Thursday.

Bottas set for Mercedes return as Mick Schumacher quits reserve role

Valtteri Bottas confirmed on Thursday that he is poised to return to Mercedes next season as a reserve driver in the wake of Mick Schumacher's decision to leave the team at the end of the year.

Guardiola's ingenuity will solve Man City crisis, says Slot

Liverpool manager Arne Slot believes Pep Guardiola will come up with the solution to Manchester City's problems, but is hoping to inflict more pain on the English champions on Sunday.

South Africa in control after Sri Lanka crash to 42 all out

Marco Jansen bowled South Africa into a dominant position as Sri Lanka crashed to 42 all out, their lowest total in Test cricket, on the second day of the first Test against South Africa at Kingsmead on Thursday.

'Unrecognisable' Mbappe and Real Madrid hurting after European woes

Kylian Mbappe knows the pressure is intensifying after an unconvincing start to his Real Madrid career and a dismal performance in the Champions League defeat by Liverpool.

World tennis No.2 Swiatek accepts one-month doping suspension

French Open champion Iga Swiatek escaped with a one-month suspension for a positive doping test after convincing the International Tennis Integrity Agency that it had not been intentional, the ITIA announced on Thursday.

Suaalii to start for Wallabies against Ireland

Cross-code star Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii will partner Len Ikitau in midfield for Australia's season-ending Test against Ireland in Dublin on Saturday.

Farrell backs youngster Prendergast at fly-half for Aussie Test

Sam Prendergast has been given a huge boost by Ireland head coach Andy Farrell in being given the starting berth at fly-half for Saturday's Test with Australia at Lansdowne Road.

Suualii to start for Wallabies against Ireland

Cross-code star Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii will partner Len Ikitau in midfield for Australia's season-ending Test against Ireland in Dublin on Saturday.

Camavinga joins Real Madrid injury list

French midfielder Eduardo Camavinga has joined Real Madrid's growing injury list after injuring his thigh in Wednesday's 2-0 Champions League defeat in Liverpool.

PSG, Real Madrid toil as giants struggle to get to grips with new Champions League

The new Champions League format leaves plenty of margin for error for clubs aiming to reach the knockout rounds, and yet European heavyweights such as Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain are currently at risk of an early exit.

Lampard appointed manager of 'ambitious' Coventry

Frank Lampard was appointed manager of Championship side Coventry City on Thursday as the former England midfielder aims to rebuild his coaching career.

Sri Lanka crash to record low Test total of 42 in South Africa

Fast bowler Marco Jansen took 7-13 as South Africa skittled Sri Lanka for just 42 in their first innings on the second day of the first Test at Kingsmead in Durban on Thursday.

Lampard appointed Coventry manager