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Bournemouth beat Fulham to boost European hopes

Antoine Semenyo struck in the first minute as Bournemouth boosted their hopes of qualifying for continental competition with a 1-0 Premier League victory over fellow European hopefuls Fulham on Monday.

Newcastle manager Howe diagnosed with pneumonia

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe will miss the club's next two Premier League games after being diagnosed with pneumonia.

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World Cup countdown enters final week as focus sharpens on Qatar

The week-long countdown to the World Cup in Qatar began on Monday as the world's leading footballers focused their attention on one of the most controversial tournaments in history.

Cap that symbolises French republic chosen as Olympics mascot

The Phrygian cap, the symbol of the French republic but wearing sneakers as a nod to the present, was unveiled on Monday as the mascot for the 2024 Paris Olympics.

South Africa recall De Bruyn from Test wilderness for Aussie series

Batsman Theunis de Bruyn has been recalled to the South African squad for a three-Test tour of Australia in December and January, Cricket South Africa announced on Monday.

Embiid's 59 points lead Sixers past Jazz, Garland's 51 not enough for Cavs

Joel Embiid scored 59 points to carry the Philadelphia 76ers to a 105-98 victory over Utah on Sunday, just one of two 50-point performances that lit up the NBA night.

Hong Kong protest song replaces China anthem at S. Korea rugby match

Hong Kong's government reacted with fury on Monday after a popular democracy protest song was played instead of the Chinese national anthem for the city's team at a rugby sevens tournament in South Korea.

Garland's 51-point epic not enough for Cavs

Cleveland guard Darius Garland's 51 points, including 27 in a dazzling fourth quarter, weren't enough Sunday as the Cavaliers fell 129-124 to the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Handshakes, shoes and coffee cups: Qatar etiquette essentials

Home to gleaming skyscrapers and upmarket shopping malls, World Cup host Qatar is also a conservative Muslim country deeply attached to its customs and traditions.

Buttler's world champions England can go from 'strength to strength'

Jos Buttler is reticent to call England one of the best white-ball teams ever, but the captain is confident there is more to come to cement their status as all-time greats.

Arab fans' World Cup fever cooled by Qatar costs

Qatar's World Cup will be the first on Arab soil but despite excitement in the Middle East, the fervour is not universal in a region usually united by its passion for football.

LIV Golf announces 2023 event in Australia

The rebel LIV Golf series has yet to confirm a full schedule for 2023, but said Sunday that one of its 14 events will be in Australia.

Vikings fight back to shock Bills, Packers edge Cowboys in overtime

The Minnesota Vikings defeated the Buffalo Bills 33-30 in an epic overtime clash on Sunday between two of the hottest teams in the NFL.

Nelly Korda wins Pelican Championship to regain No. 1 ranking

Nelly Korda fired seven birdies in a six-under par 64 on Sunday to seize victory in the LPGA Pelican Women's Championship and return to the top of the world rankings.

United States beat Germany to avoid record fourth straight loss

Sophia Smith and Mallory Pugh scored second half goals as the United States women's team ended a three-match losing streak with a 2-1 friendly win over Germany in New Jersey on Sunday.

Nadal fails to keep up with Fritz in ATP Finals opener

Rafael Nadal said he was slow and rusty as he suffered a disastrous start to his bid to win the ATP Finals for the first time after crashing to a 7-6 (7/3), 6-1 defeat to Taylor Fritz on Sunday.

Horner battling to preserve Red Bull unity and reputation

Red Bull boss Christian Horner was battling to rescue his team’s unity and reputation on Sunday night after an acrimonious end to the Brazilian Grand Prix saw their drivers Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez in conflict.

Vikings fight back to shock Bills, Dolphins take over AFC East

The Minnesota Vikings defeated the Buffalo Bills 33-30 in overtime after an epic clash on Sunday between two of the hottest teams in the NFL.

Nelly Korda winds Pelican Championship to regain No. 1 ranking

Nelly Korda fired seven birdies in a six-under par 64 on Sunday to seize victory in the LPGA Pelican Women's Championship and return to the top of the world rankings.

Three talking points as the Premier League halts for the World Cup

A Premier League season like no other has been put on hold for six weeks to make way for the World Cup with Arsenal enjoying a five-point lead at the top of the table.

Nadal falls to Fritz in ATP Finals opener

Rafael Nadal suffered a disastrous start to his bid to win the ATP Finals for the first time after crashing to a 7-6 (7/3), 6-1 defeat to Taylor Fritz on Sunday.

Testy Verstappen refuses to help Red Bull team-mate

An irritable Max Verstappen refused to give up sixth place to Red Bull team-mate Sergio Perez on the final laps of Sunday’s Sao Paulo Grand Prix with a rasping rebuke on team radio.

Emotional Russell pays tribute to family, team and Hamilton

George Russell paid emotional tribute to the generosity and support of his family, the Mercedes team and team-mate Lewis Hamilton on Sunday after a flawless drive to his maiden full victory at the Brazilian Grand Prix.

'Electric' support shows American football is here to stay in Germany

For NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, American football's first regular season foray into Germany could hardly have stuck closer to the script.

Milan stay on Napoli's tail as Kean fires Juve third

AC Milan's Serie A title defence is still on track after Sunday's last-gasp 2-1 win over Fiorentina ensured they ended 2022 eight points behind leaders Napoli, while Moise Kean's brace against Lazio shot revived Juventus into third place.

Finau powers to four-shot win at Houston Open

Tony Finau battled big-lead nerves on a sometimes bumpy march to a fifth US PGA Tour title on Sunday at the Houston Open.

Swiss women beat Australia to win Billie Jean King Cup

Switzerland gave tennis fans in the country still mourning the retirement of Roger Federer something to celebrate as their women defeated Australia in Glasgow on Sunday to win the Billie Jean King Cup for the first time.

Russell sweeps to first grand prix win with Hamilton second in Brazil

George Russell powered to his maiden Grand Prix victory ahead of team-mate Lewis Hamilton on Sunday as Mercedes ended their barren run with a triumphant one-two at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix.

Grifo hits hat-trick as Freiburg thrash 10-man Union to go second

Freiburg midfielder Vincenzo Grifo hit three goals in the first 20 minutes as his side thrashed a 10-man Union Berlin 4-1 at home to go outright second on the Bundesliga ladder.

Russell wins first grand prix in Brazil, Hamilton second

George Russell claimed his first Formula One victory as he won the Brazilian GP at Interlagos on Sunday with Mercedes team-mate Lewis Hamilton second.

Milan squeeze past Fiorentina to keep leaders Napoli in sight

AC Milan kept their Serie A title defence just about on track on Sunday after a controversial stoppage-time own goal from Nikola Milenkovic handed the champions a last-gasp 2-1 win over Fiorentina.

England's Steward keen to avoid being 'starstruck' against All Blacks

England's rising star Freddie Steward is determined his boyhood admiration for the All Blacks will not distract him from rising to the challenge of playing New Zealand for the first time.

Milan squeeze past Fiorentina thanks to late own goal