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Eala aiming to finish season with bang after Tokyo exit

Philippines sensation Alexandra Eala lost in the quarter-finals in Tokyo on Friday and said she had "high motivation" to finish her breakthrough season with a bang next week in Hong Kong.

Bournemouth boss Rose vows to be patient with Kroupi

Bournemouth manager Marco Rose is determined to proceed cautiously with forward Junior Kroupi's return to action despite the highly-rated Frenchman getting more minutes of first-team action in midweek.

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Dubois will next fight Joshua or Usyk, 'whoever pays me the most'

Daniel Dubois would "love a rematch" with either Anthony Joshua or Oleksandr Usyk -- depending on which boxer "pays me the most".

Lopetegui ready to learn from mistakes as Liverpool loom in League Cup

West Ham manager Julen Lopetegui insists he can learn from his mistakes as he prepares the Hammers for their League Cup third-round tie away to holders Liverpool, following a chastening defeat by Chelsea in the Premier League.

Surprise start for Libbok as Etzebeth set for Springboks record

Fly-half Manie Libbok was a surprise choice as South Africa made nine changes for a Rugby Championship title decider against Argentina in Mbombela on Saturday.

Ten Hag says expanded schedules make injuries 'almost unavoidable'

Erik ten Hag has warned the increasing number of fixtures will leave top players facing an "almost unavoidable" risk of injury, as Manchester United head into their opening game of the new-look Europa League.

Liverpool boss Slot praises Alexander-Arnold's defensive work

Arne Slot said Trent Alexander-Arnold has been a good defender "all his life", even though the Liverpool right-back is often praised more for his attacking prowess.

Barca coach backs Pena but will debate new goalkeeper signing

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick backed reserve goalkeeper Inaki Pena to replace stricken team-mate Marc-Andre ter Stegen on Tuesday, but also said the club must discuss if they will sign a replacement.

Arteta stands by defensive tactics in fiery Man City clash

Mikel Arteta stood by Arsenal's defensive tactics in their explosive Premier League clash with Manchester City, saying he would have been "thick" not to learn from previous clashes.

UK town catches Subbuteo fever

With a quivering finger, England Subbuteo veteran Rudi Peterschinigg conceded the free-kick that sent his country's World Cup quarter-final into extra-time before smashing his plastic goalkeeper on the floor in frustration.

China's Olympic champ Zheng embraces big home expectations

Paris Olympics champion Zheng Qinwen said Tuesday she hopes to use the fervent support of the home crowd to propel her to a first China Open title.

All Blacks seek to end Wellington jinx, with Cane poised for 100th cap

Sam Cane wants New Zealand to snap their winless streak in Wellington when they face old rivals Australia, with the veteran flanker poised to play his 100th game for the All Blacks.

US Open champion Sabalenka chases year-end number one ranking

Aryna Sabalenka said Tuesday that she wants to cap off a stellar year by returning to the top of the world rankings.

Phillies clinch division title, eye top seed

The Philadelphia Phillies ended their 13-year wait to clinch the National League East divisional crown on Monday with a 6-2 defeat of the Chicago Cubs.

Bills trample Jaguars, Commanders claw Bengals

Josh Allen produced a monster performance as the Buffalo Bills trampled over the Jacksonville Jaguars 47-10 to maintain their perfect start to the NFL season on Monday.

New York Liberty riding WNBA boom into playoffs

Five years ago, the New York Liberty were used to playing games in a deserted, 2,100-capacity arena out in the suburbs, a world away from the bright lights of the Big Apple.

Man Utd, Spurs eye respite from domestic woes in Europa League

Manchester United and Tottenham kick off their Europa League campaigns this week, hoping to put disappointing starts to the Premier League season behind them.

Injured All Blacks centre Jordie Barrett out of Australia Test

New Zealand centre Jordie Barrett has been ruled out of the second Test against Australia in Wellington with a knee injury, the All Blacks said Tuesday.

'Curious' Dupont eyes position change after claiming Top 14 award

French rugby's poster boy Antoine Dupont said on Monday he was "curious" about moving from scrum-half to centre having had talks with Toulouse coach Ugo Mola.

Man Utd stadium regeneration could add £7.3bn to British economy

A proposed regeneration of the area around Manchester United's Old Trafford stadium could generate £7.3 billion ($9.7 billion) annually to the British economy, according to an economic feasibility study commissioned by the club.

Dupont caps off Olympic gold season with Top 14 player award

French rugby’s poster boy Antoine Dupont followed his sevens gold medal at the Olympics by winning the Top 14's player of the year award for a third time on Monday.

Leeds to expand Elland Road to 53,000 capacity

Leeds announced plans on Monday to increase the capacity of their Elland Road stadium to 53,000.

Nadal, Alcaraz and Sinner in Davis Cup finals teams

Spain named 22-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz in a five-man Davis Cup team on Monday, while Italian world number one Jannik Sinner will also compete in the final eight in Malaga.

African players in Europe: Ice-cool Jackson strikes twice

Senegal striker Nicolas Jackson doubled his Premier League goal tally this season to four with a brace for Chelsea in a 3-0 victory over West Ham United at the weekend.

Man City's Rodri 'out for season' after ACL injury: reports

Manchester City and Spain midfielder Rodri could miss the rest of the season due to an anterior cruciate ligament injury, according to reports in Spain on Monday.

Arsenal not yet a match for Man City-Liverpool rivalry, says Silva

Manchester City's Bernardo Silva has hit out at Arsenal's defensive tactics and claimed the rivalry between the clubs does not yet equal the clashes between the English champions and Liverpool in recent years.

England cricket captain Knight reprimanded over 'blackface' photo

England women's cricket captain Heather Knight has been reprimanded and given a suspended £1,000 ($1,300) fine after a historical photograph of her in "blackface" emerged on social media.

Barca goalkeeper Ter Stegen set to miss season after knee operation

Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen could miss the rest of the season injured after the Catalan club said Monday he had completed knee surgery following a tendon rupture.

Joshua says boxing career 'far from over' after Dubois defeat

Anthony Joshua insists his career is "far from over" following his devastating knockout defeat to Daniel Dubois at Wembley, which raised doubts about his future in boxing.

Friedkin Group reach deal to buy Everton

Everton announced on Monday that the Friedkin Group has reached an agreement to buy Farhad Moshiri's majority stake in the Premier League club.

Man City's Akanji sends defiant title message after Arsenal battle

Manchester City defender Manuel Akanji says Arsenal have become masters of the "dark arts" but is bullish over his team's Premier League title chances after a gripping 2-2 draw at the Etihad Stadium.

Madrid's 'many styles' key to unbeaten streak: Ancelotti

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said Monday his team's "many styles" of play have helped them go 38 La Liga matches without defeat.

Barca goalkeeper Ter Stegen to undergo knee operation

Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen will have surgery on a ruptured knee tendon, the Catalan club said Monday, with the club's captain potentially sidelined for the rest of the season.

New Socceroos coach Popovic confident he can rescue World Cup campaign

Former Crystal Palace defender Tony Popovic insisted Monday there was plenty of time to rescue Australia's faltering World Cup qualifying campaign after he was appointed the Socceroos' new coach.

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