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French sports retailer secretly supplying Russia: report
French sports retail giant Decathlon has secretly continued selling clothes in Russia despite officially pulling out in protest at Russia's war in Ukraine, a media report published Tuesday said.
Australia's Starc, Cummins set salary records at IPL auction
Australian fast bowlers Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins became the most expensive players in Indian Premier League history Tuesday, with franchises dishing out millions of dollars for their services at the glitzy Twenty20 tournament.
Bulls shock Sixers, Timberwolves rally to beat Heat
The Chicago Bulls withstood a 40-point double-double from Philadelphia star Joel Embiid on Monday to snap the 76ers' six-game NBA winning streak with a 108-104 victory.
Bulls upset Sixers, Timberwolves rally to down Heat
The Chicago Bulls withstood a 40-point, 14-rebound double-double from Joel Embiid on Monday to snap the 76ers' six-game NBA winning streak with a 108-104 victory in Philadelphia.
Wembanyama to miss meeting with Bucks with sore ankle
Victor Wembanyama's first clash with Giannis Antetokounmpo will have to wait after the San Antonio Spurs said their sensational rookie would miss Tuesday's NBA game against the Milwaukee Bucks with a sore right ankle.
Messi to face boyhood club Newell's in friendly
Lionel Messi is expected to line-up against his boyhood club Newell's Old Boys after the Argentine team agreed to a pre-season friendly game at Inter Miami in February.
Old heads lead Fluminense into Club World Cup final
Fluminense coach Fernando Diniz credited his side's experience for riding out an Al Ahly storm to reach the final of the Club World Cup with a 2-0 win on Monday.
Don't let athletes' families miss out at Paris Olympics, says Coe
World Athletics president Sebastian Coe said Monday that the tickets for the Paris Olympics are "expensive" and pleaded for the families of athletes to be given priority by organisers.
Fluminense beat Al Ahly to reach Club World Cup final
Fluminense advanced to the Club World Cup final after two goals in the final 20 minutes proved enough to beat a spirited Al Ahly 2-0 in Jeddah on Monday.
Steelers' Kazee suspended for rest of season after hit
Pittsburgh Steelers safety Damontae Kazee has been suspended without pay for the rest of the season by the NFL for what the league called "repeated violations of player safety rules'.
Nkunku won't be instant fix, warns Chelsea boss Pochettino
Mauricio Pochettino has urged Chelsea fans not to expect Christopher Nkunku to instantly solve his team's problems as the France forward prepares for a possible debut in Tuesday's League Cup quarter-final against Newcastle.
Club World Cup a 'privilege' for Man City despite workload concerns: Guardiola
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said the European champions are privileged to be in Saudi Arabia, aiming to win the Club World Cup for the first time, despite raising concerns over an expanded version of the competition.
Odermatt completes Alta Badia double, stretches World Cup lead
Marco Odermatt powered to his third straight giant slalom win this season, extending his overall World Cup lead after dominating in Alta Badia on Monday.
Barca Women coach Giraldez to leave at end of season
Champions League-winning coach Jonatan Giraldez will leave his role at Barcelona Women at the end of the season, the Catalan club announced Monday.
Roma and Feyenoord to meet again in Europa League
Last season's Europa League runners-up Roma will meet Feyenoord in a third campaign in a row after the teams were drawn together in the knockout round play-offs on Monday.
Champions League last 16 tie-by-tie guide
AFP Sport takes a look at each tie after Monday's draw for the last 16 of this season's UEFA Champions League:
Man City to play Copenhagen in Champions League last 16 short on glamour ties
Holders Manchester City were handed a tie against FC Copenhagen in Monday's draw for the Champions League last 16, from which the meeting of last season's runners-up Inter Milan and Atletico Madrid appears the standout tie.
African players in Europe: Award winner Osimhen celebrates with goal
Victor Osimhen followed up being voted African Player of the Year by scoring for Napoli in a 2-1 Serie A victory over Cagliari at the weekend.
Cummins leads stars up for grabs in big-money IPL auction
Some of the world's top cricketers will go under the hammer in Dubai on Tuesday in the next auction for the lucrative Indian Premier League.
Button expects Hamilton to bounce back 'with the right car'
Former Formula One world champion Jenson Button says his old teammate Lewis Hamilton needs "the right car" to return to the front of the grid next season with Red Bull favourites again to clean up in 2024.
Bills end Dallas win streak but Cowboys reach NFL playoffs, Ravens advance
Buffalo quarterback Josh Allen made NFL history to ignite the Bills' 31-10 rout of Dallas on Sunday to snap a five-game win streak even as the Cowboys clinched a playoff berth.
Celtics drop Magic to stay perfect at home, Bucks shoot down Rockets
Boston improved their perfect NBA home record to 14-0 on Sunday as Jaylen Brown keyed a fourth-quarter surge that saw the Celtics pull away for a 114-97 victory over the Orlando Magic.
Bills snap five-game Dallas win streak but Cowboys in playoffs
Buffalo quarterback Josh Allen made NFL history to ignite the Bills' 31-10 rout of Dallas on Sunday to snap a five-game win streak even as the Cowboys clinched a playoff berth.
Celtics stay perfect at home with NBA win over Magic
Boston improved their perfect NBA home record to 14-0 on Sunday as Jaylen Brown keyed a fourth-quarter surge that saw the Celtics pull away for a 114-97 victory over the Orlando Magic.
Madrid thrash Villarreal to go top but Alaba injured
Real Madrid cruised to a 4-1 win over Villarreal on Sunday to move top of La Liga but their night was tarnished when defender David Alaba suffered a serious knee injury.
Madrid defender Alaba suffers cruciate ligament injury
Real Madrid defender David Alaba will be sidelined for months after suffering a severe knee injury in his team's 4-1 win over Villarreal on Sunday in La Liga.
Dynamic duo Martinez and Thuram fire Inter four points clear
Lautaro Martinez and Marcus Thuram shot Inter Milan four points clear at the top of Serie A with a goal each in Sunday's 2-0 win at Lazio which continued their thrilling strike partnership.
Kane says Stuttgart win Bayern's 'best game of year'
Harry Kane said Bayern Munich's 3-0 win over fourth-placed Stuttgart was the team's "best game of the year so far", after the reigning champions moved back within four points of Bundesliga leaders Bayer Leverkusen.
Tiger encouraged for comeback after knocking off the rust
Tiger Woods says he has been encouraged by his performance in two December events, the first competitive golf for the 15-time major winner since April ankle surgery.
Bellingham strikes again as Madrid thrash Villarreal to lead Liga
La Liga sensation Jude Bellingham struck again as Real Madrid cruised to a 4-1 win over Villarreal on Sunday to move top of the table.
David rules out Mbappe penalty as Lille snatch late draw with PSG
Jonathan David grabbed a dramatic stoppage-time equaliser for Lille in a 1-1 draw with Ligue 1 leaders Paris Saint-Germain on Sunday, cancelling out Kylian Mbappe's spot-kick.
Martinez and Thuram star as Inter go four points clear at Lazio
Lautaro Martinez and Marcus Thuram shot Inter Milan four points clear at the top of Serie A with a goal each in Sunday's 2-0 win at Lazio which continued their thrilling strike partnership.