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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.

No. 22 UCLA defeats No. 5 Arizona 84-75 despite Kharchenkov's 38 points

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Trent Perry scored 21 points for No. 22 UCLA, which opened the season Monday night by overcoming a career-best 38 points from Arizona’s Ivan Kharchenkov to beat the No.

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Nepal bid to include Lamichhane for World Cup despite visa denial

Nepal said Thursday they were still trying to include controversial star Sandeep Lamichhane in their T20 World Cup squad, despite the spin bowler having been denied a US visa.

Toulouse's Ntamack gearing up for 'dream' Champions Cup final

France fly-half Romain Ntamack has put the disappointment of missing the World Cup behind him and is focussing on Saturday's "dream" Champions Cup final in London when his Toulouse side come up against Leinster, the giants of Irish rugby.

Ponting says he was approached to be India head coach

Former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting has revealed he was approached to be India's next head cricket coach, but said the demands of the high-profile job meant he was unlikely to take it up.

Kohli still hungry and evolving, says Bengaluru coach Flower

An IPL title has eluded Virat Kohli for 17 years, but Royal Challengers Bengaluru coach Andy Flower praised the star cricketer for his enduring "hunger" for the game.

Doncic and Irving lead Mavs to game one win over Minnesota

Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving combined for 63 points as the Dallas Mavericks won game one of the Western Conference finals with a 108-105 victory at the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday.

Sharks star Koch relishing 'surreal' European rugby final

Springbok front row Vincent Koch believes it will be a "surreal moment" when South Africa's Sharks face Gloucester in Friday's European Challenge Cup final in London.

Barca want Lyon revenge in battle for European dominance

When Barcelona take on Lyon in the women's Champions League final on Saturday, the Catalans will be out not only for revenge but also to cement their place as Europe's most dominant force.

Failed South Korea hunt for Klinsmann successor unmasks deeper issues

South Korea began 2024 vowing to win the Asian Cup but they have endured a year of turmoil and are still without a coach three months after the sacking of Jurgen Klinsmann.

Howe calls Pochettino axing 'harsh' and 'sad'

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe has blasted Chelsea's ruthless sacking of Mauricio Pochettino as "harsh" and a "sad" moment for the English Premier League.

Crusaders coach Penney apologises for obscene barb about reporter

Under-fire Canterbury Crusaders coach Rob Penney has apologised for a foul-mouthed insult about a TV reporter at a heated press conference, the Super Rugby team said Thursday.

Kewell warns Yokohama must 'suffer' to win Asian Champions League

Harry Kewell says his Yokohama F-Marinos will "have to suffer" to win the Asian Champions League despite taking a one-goal lead into Saturday's second leg of the final at Hernan Crespo's Al Ain.

Postecoglou looks to bulk up Spurs attack ahead of next season

Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou is keen to beef up his attack ahead of the new Premier League season, with his first priority a decision on whether to make Timo Werner's loan move permanent.

Record-chasing Verstappen seeks qualified success at Monaco

A week after winning by less than a second at Imola, Max Verstappen will be keener than ever to extend his record-equalling run of eight pole positions at the Monaco Grand Prix.

Hat-trick hero Lookman a symbol of Atalanta's underdog success

Ademola Lookman was Atalanta's hat-trick hero on the club's greatest ever night in Dublin as German champions Bayer Leverkusen were vanquished 3-0 in the Europa League final on Wednesday.

Bayern Munich on verge of naming Kompany as coach: reports

Bayern Munich are close to completing a shock move for Burnley boss Vincent Kompany to replace Thomas Tuchel as coach, German and English media reported on Wednesday.

Camara faces rap in 'homophobia' row as Mali defends 'free speech'

Mali footballer Mohamed Camara, who covered up a pro-LGBTQ badge on his playing jersey, was summoned to a French football disciplinary hearing on Wednesday as his country's football federation backed his right to freedom of expression.

'We can't let this break us', says Leverkusen's Tah

Bayer Leverkusen captain Jonathan Tah backed his team to get over their disappointment at losing the Europa League final to Atalanta on Wednesday ahead of Saturday's German Cup final.

Lookman hat-trick fires Atalanta to Europa League, ends Leverkusen's unbeaten run

Ademola Lookman scored a stunning hat-trick as Atalanta ended Bayer Leverkusen's 51-match unbeaten run to win the Europa League final 3-0 on Wednesday and claim their first trophy for 61 years.

Gasperini hails 'incredible' Atalanta history-makers

Gian Piero Gasperini lavished praise on his "incredible" Atalanta players after they stunned Bayer Leverkusen to win the Europa League and claim their first ever continental honour.

Lookman hat-trick as Atalanta end Leverkusen's unbeaten run to win Europa League

Ademola Lookman scored a stunning hat-trick as Atalanta ended Bayer Leverkusen's 51-match unbeaten run to win the Europa League final 3-0 on Wednesday and claim their first trophy for 61 years.

Djokovic celebrates 37th birthday with 1,100th win

Novak Djokovic celebrated his 37th birthday on Wednesday with the 1,100th win of his career as he gears up for his French Open title defence, progressing to the Geneva quarter-finals.

Djokovic celebrates 37th birthday with much-needed win

Novak Djokovic celebrated his 37th birthday on Wednesday with a much-needed win as he gears up for his French Open title defence, progressing to the Geneva quarter-finals.

Wonderkid Wirtz starts Europa League final for Leverkusen

Bayer Leverkusen's star forward Florian Wirtz was fit enough to start Wednesday's Europa League final as the German champions aim to cap a memorable season against Atalanta.

Kohli and Bengaluru's IPL hopes melt away as Rajasthan win play-off

Virat Kohli suffered more heartbreak on Wednesday as Royal Challengers Bengaluru were knocked out of the IPL after a four-wicket loss to Rajasthan Royals in Ahmedabad.

Rain washes out England-Pakistan T20 opener

Persistent rain saw the first Twenty20 international between England and Pakistan at Headingley on Wednesday abandoned without a ball being bowled.

Brazil football greats to play charity match for flood victims

A roster of Brazilian football greats including World Cup winners Ronaldinho, Cafu and Bebeto will play a charity match to raise money for victims of devastating floods in the country's south, organizers said Wednesday.

Steinhauser breaks to solo triumph as Pogacar extends Giro lead

German rookie Georg Steinhauser won the 17th stage of the Giro d'Italia on Wednesday as Tadej Pogacar strengthened his huge lead at the top of the overall standings.

England great Anderson has moments of regret over upcoming retirement

England great James Anderson has said there are moments when he questions his upcoming retirement from Test cricket, although he is happy with his decision "90 percent" of the time.

High Seine levels delay Paris Olympics rehearsals again

Organisers of the Paris Olympics, who are praying for fine weather during this year's Games, said Wednesday they had delayed plans for a rehearsal of the opening ceremony on the Seine for the second time because of the river's high levels.

Steinhauser wins Giro 17th stage as Pogacar pulls further ahead