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Murray to start for Ireland against France in Six Nations clash
Veteran scrum-half Conor Murray will start for Ireland in their much-anticipated Six Nations clash with titleholders France on Saturday.
Doubts swirl around PSG ahead of Bayern showdown
As always, Paris Saint-Germain's season will be defined by what happens in the Champions League and there are major doubts about their prospects heading into the first leg of a heavyweight last-16 tie with Bayern Munich next week.
Duplantis in Berlin to break own pole vault record
Swedish pole vaulter Mondo Duplantis headlines the Berlin indoor athletics meet on Friday where the 23-year-old Swede is gunning to break his own world record.
Scotland recall Fagerson for Wales Six Nations clash
Zander Fagerson has been recalled to Scotland's starting side for their Six Nations match at home to Wales on Saturday.
FIFA use Club World Cup to trial referee microphones
The ongoing Club World Cup is being used as a trial run for another potential refereeing revolution in football, with fans in the stadium able to hear officials explain decisions taken following VAR reviews.
Gatland drops Lions trio for Scotland Six Nations trip
Wales coach Warren Gatland has dropped three British and Irish Lions forwards -- Alun Wyn Jones, Taulupe Faletau and Justin Tipuric -- from a revamped starting lineup for Saturday's Six Nations match against Scotland.
Gatland drops Lions trio from Wales starting lineup for Scotland trip
Wales coach Warren Gatland has dropped three British and Irish Lions forwards -- Alun Wyn Jones, Taulupe Faletau and Justin Tipuric -- from a revamped starting XV for Saturday's Six Nations match against Scotland.
'No surprises' in Galthie's France team for Ireland trip
France head coach Fabien Galthie said on Thursday he had "no surprises" in his unchanged starting team to face Ireland in the Six Nations this weekend.
Canada's Crawford upsets favourites to win world super-G
Canada's James Crawford upset a loaded field to snatch a surprise super-G gold at the World Ski Championships in Courchevel on Thursday.
Man Utd 'in talks' with Qatari investors over sale
Manchester United have reportedly opened talks with Qatari investors as speculation intensifies over the future ownership of the Premier League giants ahead of a deadline for bids.
France keep faith with starting team for Ireland Six Nations trip
France head coach Fabien Galthie on Thursday named the same starting team for this weekend's Six Nations trip to Ireland as the one that beat Italy in the opening round.
Jadeja bags 5-47 as India dominate Australia in Test opener
Indian spinner Ravindra Jadeja grabbed a five-wicket haul on his international return as India ruled the opening day of the first Test against Australia on Thursday.
Jadeja bags 5-47 to skittle out Australia in Test opener
Indian spinner Ravindra Jadeja grabbed a five-wicket haul on his international return to help bowl out Australia for 177 on Thursday's opening day of the first Test.
India's Jadeja rattles Australia in Test opener
Indian spinner Ravindra Jadeja grabbed four wickets to leave a rattled Australia on 174-8 at tea on Thursday's opening day of the first Test.
NBA's Phoenix Suns acquiring Kevin Durant in trade from Brooklyn: US media
NBA superstar forward Kevin Durant is headed to the Phoenix Suns in a trade from the Brooklyn Nets, US media reported on Wednesday.
England coach McCullum plots to topple his native New Zealand
Former Black Caps captain Brendon McCullum thinks patriotic cricket fans will forgive him for coaching England against New Zealand, as long as the two sides deliver an entertaining clash.
Australia reach 76-2 after early blows in 1st India Test
Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith fought back as Australia recovered from losing their openers to reach 76-2 at lunch against India on the first day of the first Test on Thursday.
All Blacks veteran Coles to retire at end of 2023
All Blacks World Cup winner Dane Coles will retire at the end of this year, the veteran hooker said on Thursday.
Brothers roll with the 'Kelce Bowl' mania
When the Kansas City Chiefs earned their place in the Super Bowl against the Philadelphia Eagles it didn't take long for the game to be dubbed the "Kelce Bowl".
Juve's off-field battles heat up as rivals Fiorentina come to town
Juventus host Fiorentina in one of Italian football's most enduring and fiery rivalries on Sunday but once again the focus is on the off-field matters looming over their troubled campaign.
Cricket: Five to watch at the Women's T20 World Cup
As the women's T20 World Cup gets ready to start in South Africa on Friday, AFP Sport picks out five cricketers to watch.
Ireland's freedom of expression speaks volumes for Farrell
Ireland going into Saturday's Six Nations blockbuster against France as favourites is a testament to head coach Andy Farrell having allowed the players the freedom to express themselves, Irish rugby great Tony Ward told AFP.
NFL's Goodell commits to 'extraordinary' international growth
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell used his annual pre-Super Bowl speech to highlight the "extraordinary" growth in popularity the league is enjoying internationally saying there would be no turning back from making the sport truly global.
Pelicans star Williamson sidelined through NBA All-Star Game
New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson will miss the team's next three games and the NBA All-Star Game with a right hamstring injury, Pelicans coach Willie Green said on Wednesday.
NFLPA doctor says Hamlin will play again after cardiac arrest
Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin, who went into cardiac arrest after being hit during an NFL game, will play again, a doctor for the NFL players union said on Wednesday.
Man Utd's slow start angers Ten Hag in draw with managerless Leeds
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag criticised his side's "unacceptable" start to Wednesday's 2-2 draw with managerless Leeds, despite battling back from 2-0 down.
Malinovskyi fires Marseille to first home win over PSG in 12 years
Ruslan Malinovskyi scored an excellent second-half winner as Marseille beat rivals Paris Saint-Germain at home for the first time since 2011 on Wednesday, winning 2-1 to reach the French Cup quarter-finals.
Long-range Can, Reus see Dortmund into German Cup quarters
Emre Can scored from the halfway line while skipper Marco Reus grabbed a late winner as Borussia Dortmund defeated neighbouring Bochum 2-1 on Wednesday to qualify for the German Cup quarter-finals.
Sancho salvages Man Utd draw with managerless Leeds
Jadon Sancho's first goal since September denied managerless Leeds a famous win at Old Trafford as Manchester United came from 2-0 down to salvage a 2-2 draw on Wednesday.
Malinovskyi fires Marseille to French Cup win over PSG
Ruslan Malinovskyi scored an excellent second-half winner as Marseille downed rivals Paris Saint-Germain 2-1 at Stade Velodrome on Wednesday to reach the French Cup quarter-finals.
Italian skier Fanchini dies after long cancer battle aged 37
Italian alpine skier Elena Fanchini has died after a long battle with cancer, Italian ski federation FISI said on Wednesday, as US superstar Mikaela Shiffrin said the 37-year-old "will never be forgotten".
Real Madrid ease past Al Ahly to reach Club World Cup final
Real Madrid reached the Club World Cup final with a 4-1 win over Egypt's Al Ahly on Wednesday in Morocco, thanks to Vinicius Junior, Fede Valverde, Rodrygo and Sergio Arribas's goals.