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Manchester United climbs standings after 3-2 Champions League win over Roma

Manchester United and AS Roma entered their UEFA Champions League Matchday 4 meeting at Old Trafford on Tuesday with different objectives as they looked to improve their positions in the 2026-27 league-phase standings. The fixture brought together two European clubs with considerable continental history.

Manchester United rallies past Roma as PSG dominates in Champions League

PARIS: Manchester United fought back from two goals down to beat Roma 3-2 in the Champions League on Tuesday, giving under-pressure manager Michael Carrick a reprieve. Holders Paris Saint-Germain continued their perfect start in the competition with a 6-0 rout of Villarreal.

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Seventh seed Ruud into French Open second round

Norway's Casper Ruud started his bid for a maiden French Open title, after final defeats in each of the past two years, with a comfortable win against Brazilian qualifier Felipe Meligeni Alves on Tuesday.

'Emotional' Cornet ends career after record 69th straight Grand Slam

Frenchwoman Alize Cornet's career ended on Tuesday after her record-extending 69th consecutive Grand Slam appearance at the French Open, the tournament where she made her debut aged 15 and was once a ball girl.

Coufal back in Czech team for pre-Euro camp

Czech Republic coach Ivan Hasek announced Tuesday a 26-player squad for a training camp ahead of Euro 2024, which includes West Ham defender Vladimir Coufal on his return after a disciplinary ban.

'Carota Boys' on Sinner's Grand Slam menu for success

In just one year, they have become unmissable at Grand Slams, just like their hero, Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner: Meet the "Carota Boys".

Djokovic looks to overcome 'bumps in road' at rainswept French Open

Novak Djokovic begins the defence of his French Open title at a rainswept Roland Garros on Tuesday, confident his Grand Slam pedigree will help overcome his lacklustre season.

Courtois misses out on Belgium Euro 2024 squad

Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois was not included in Belgium's Euro 2024 squad named on Tuesday as he recovers full fitness following a season marred by injury.

Thai cops seek image boost in brutal martial arts contest

Khaki-clad Thai cops threw bone-crunching right hooks, wrestled and launched devastating sweeping kicks at each other in a brutal tournament on Tuesday aimed at punching up their public image.

Disgraced swimmer Sun Yang eyes competitive return as drugs ban ends

Disgraced three-time Olympic champion Sun Yang hopes to return to competitive swimming "as soon as possible" after his more than four-year ban for a doping violation ended on Tuesday.

'Dream come true' as Uganda prepare for first cricket World Cup

On a sunny morning at the main cricket oval in Kampala, members of the Ugandan national men's team are being put through their paces by their new head coach.

New Zealand Rugby set for pivotal vote after breakaway threat

New Zealand Rugby will hold a crucial vote Thursday over who runs the game in the country that could see top players split from the governing body if they don't get their way.

Celtics sweep Pacers to reach NBA Finals

The Boston Celtics clinched the Eastern Conference championship on Monday with a 105-102 win over the Indiana Pacers, sweeping the series 4-0 and booking a spot in the NBA Finals.

Boston Celtics sweep Indiana Pacers to reach NBA finals

The Boston Celtics clinched the Eastern Conference championship on Monday with a 105-102 win over the Indiana Pacers, sweeping the series 4-0 and booking a spot in the NBA Finals.

Djokovic looks to overcome 'bumps in road' at French Open

Novak Djokovic begins the defence of his French Open title on Tuesday, confident his Grand Slam pedigree will help overcome his lacklustre season.

Real Madrid's Champions League aura masks fear behind Super League pursuit

Self-appointed kings of the Champions League, Real Madrid go for a 15th European crown against Borussia Dortmund in Saturday's final, but the competition may cease to exist if the Spanish giants get their way.

Unpredictable Pakistan aim for 'third time lucky' at T20 World Cup

Pakistan skipper Babar Azam is hoping it is third time lucky for his side at the Twenty20 World Cup after finishing losing semi-finalists in 2021 and runners-up a year later.

Rohit, Kohli in focus as India look to end title drought

Skipper Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will look to end India's global title drought as the star duo step out for what is likely to be their final World Cup appearance.

Bangladesh skipper calls for better wickets ahead of T20 World Cup

Bangladesh can only hope to improve their lacklustre T20 World Cup record once they get better pitches at home, new captain Najmul Hossain Shanto told AFP ahead of the showpiece tournament.

Ronaldo breaks Saudi Pro League scoring record

Cristiano Ronaldo broke the record for the most goals in a Saudi Pro League season when he struck for the 34th and 35th time in Al Nassr's final game of the campaign.

Real Madrid aim to add to Champions League legend before Mbappe arrival

Whether they admit it or not, there is no doubt Real Madrid consider themselves favourites to beat Borussia Dortmund on Saturday and win a record-extending 15th Champions League trophy.

Bochum secure top-flight status via penalties at Duesseldorf

Bochum will play first-division football again next season after coming from three goals down and beating second-division Fortuna Duesseldorf away via a penalty shoot-out in Monday's relegation play-off second leg.

Carapaz not selected by Ecuador to defend Olympic road race title

Olympic road race champion Richard Carapaz will not defend his title at the Paris Games, with Jhonatan Narvaez taking Ecuador's sole berth, the Ecuadorian Cycling Federation (FEC) said Monday.

Fans' tears flow as 'legend' Nadal bows out at French Open

From Australia, China and the United States, Rafael Nadal fans descended on a chilly and damp Roland Garros on Monday, hoping to inspire their "superhero" to victory at the French Open.

Nadal eyes Olympics but not Wimbledon after likely French Open farewell

Rafael Nadal's record-breaking French Open career came to its likely end on Monday when the 14-time champion slumped to a demoralising defeat against Alexander Zverev before he revealed his journey to the Paris Olympics in July will not take a detour to Wimbledon.

Rooney wants Plymouth youngsters to follow his teenage dream

Wayne Rooney has said he will give Plymouth Argyle's young players the chance to follow his example by making their senior debuts as teenagers.

Nadal out of possible last French Open, Swiatek through

Rafael Nadal's illustrious French Open career came to a likely end with his first ever defeat in the opening round by Alexander Zverev on Monday, after Iga Swiatek made a winning start in her bid for a fourth title.

Germany begin pre-Euro 2024 training camp in front of 15,000 fans

With the smell of bratwurst floating through the air, Germany kicked off their Euro 2024 training camp under blue skies in front of 15,000 fans in the central town of Jena.

Nadal defeated in likely French Open farewell

Rafael Nadal's record-breaking French Open career came to its likely end on Monday when the 14-time champion slumped to a demoralising first round defeat against Alexander Zverev.

Emery signs new five-year contract at Aston Villa

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has signed a new five-year contract, the Premier League club announced Monday.

Pakistan's Rauf says injury lay-off a 'blessing in disguise'

Pakistan paceman Haris Rauf believes the three months he spent on the sidelines injured with a dislocated shoulder could yet prove a "blessing in disguise" as he gears up for the Twenty20 World Cup.

England's Jacks thankful for Kohli influence ahead of T20 World Cup

Will Jacks hopes to put the on-field "coaching" he received from Virat Kohli to good use when England bid to retain their T20 World Cup title next month.

Chelsea eye Enzo Maresca as new manager - reports

Chelsea are holding talks to make Leicester's Enzo Maresca their new head coach, according to British media reports.

French Open day 2: Who's saying what

Who's saying what on the second day of the French Open at Roland Garros on Monday:

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