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Arsenal, Man City face Premier League derby dates
Arsenal face a searching test of their title credentials in the hurly-burly of a north London derby this weekend as in-form Manchester United host defending champions Manchester City.
Lakers' James maintains lead in NBA All-Star voting
Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James remained the top vote-getter in the second round of fan balloting for the NBA All-Star Game released by the league on Thursday.
Potter's misery mounts as Fulham beat Chelsea after Felix red card
Fulham increased the pressure on Chelsea boss Graham Potter with a shock 2-1 victory that saw Blues forward Joao Felix sent off on his debut before a decisive blunder from Kepa Arrizabalaga.
Barca beat Betis on penalties, reach Clasico Super Cup final
Marc-Andre ter Stegen saved twice from the spot to help Barcelona beat Real Betis 4-2 on penalties after a 2-2 draw on Thursday, setting up a Clasico Spanish Super Cup final.
'Boys v Brady headlines NFL wildcard weekend
Tom Brady's search for a record-extending 11th Super Bowl appearance faces a tough challenge from the Dallas Cowboys in the standout game of the NFL's wildcard playoff weekend.
Portugal star Felix sent off in Chelsea debut
Joao Felix was sent off in his Chelsea debut as the Portugal star saw red for a reckless lunge on Fulham's Kenny Tete in Thursday's Premier League clash.
ITF and Kosmos to end Davis Cup tennis partnership
The International Tennis Federation said Thursday that it is ending its partnership with the Kosmos group to organise the Davis Cup, just five years after a deal worth $3 billion was signed.
'Confident' Kuldeep helps India beat Sri Lanka to clinch ODI series
Wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav's inspired bowling and an unbeaten half-century by KL Rahul helped India down Sri Lanka by four wickets to clinch a series victory in the second one-day international on Thursday.
Messi and Mbappe among nominees for FIFA Best award
Fresh from their brilliant performances at the World Cup, Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe are among the nominees for FIFA's The Best award for last year, world football's governing body announced on Thursday.
Former England batter Ballance makes winning Zimbabwe debut
Former England batter Gary Ballance struck 30 runs on his Zimbabwe debut in a five-wicket Twenty20 victory over Ireland in Harare on Thursday and was then hailed for his "calming presence".
Four-in-a-row for Loeb as Dakar leader Al-Attiyah enjoys 'amazing' day
Sebastien Loeb reeled off his fourth stage win in a row at the Dakar Rally on Thursday as runaway leader Nasser Al-Attiyah hailed "an amazing stage" with the Qatari closing in on his fifth title.
Rahul helps India beat Sri Lanka to clinch ODI series
KL Rahul's unbeaten 64 helped India down Sri Lanka by four wickets to clinch a series victory in the second one-day international in Kolkata on Thursday.
'You overthink things': Bellingham still re-lives England World Cup exit
Borussia Dortmund and England midfielder Jude Bellingham said on Thursday he still thinks about what he could have done better to prevent England's World Cup elimination.
Bayern's Mane may return for PSG clash, says Nagelsmann
Bayern Munich manager Julian Nagelsmann said injured star forward Sadio Mane will "come back a bit earlier" and may figure in the Champions League last 16 clash against Paris Saint Germain.
Ryder Cup captain Donald looks for grit in Hero Cup
Luke Donald, the European Ryder Cup captain, is confident that a team tournament such as this week's Hero Cup will help his players, still smarting under the heavy defeat to the United States in 2021.
Bordeaux 'not on holiday' with Sharks Champions Cup trip, says Marais
South African lock Jandre Marais said his club Bordeaux-Begles "are not on holiday" as they prepare to face the Sharks in his home country in the Champions Cup on Saturday.
Japan's Tatafu to join French club Bordeaux-Begles
Japan No. 8 Tevita Tatafu will join French outfit Bordeaux-Begles next season, his Japanese side Suntory Sungoliath announced on Thursday.
Loeb makes it four in a row at Dakar Rally, Howes reclaims bike lead
Sebastien Loeb reeled off his fourth stage win in a row at the Dakar Rally on Thursday as American Skyler Howes took over at the top of the motorcycling standings.
Former England batter Ballance debuts for Zimbabwe in Ireland T20
Zimbabwe won the toss and opted to field in the first of three Twenty20 internationals against Ireland at Harare Sports Club on Thursday.
Man City League Cup defeat was 'wake-up call', says Gundogan
Manchester City captain Ilkay Gundogan said his side's shock League Cup exit at struggling Southampton was a "wake-up call" as they try to hunt down Premier League leaders Arsenal.
Casinos, fake prophet marred Sri Lanka's World Cup, report finds
Sri Lanka's inglorious exit from the T20 cricket World Cup in Australia was accompanied by players partying at casinos, corruption and the influence of a fake prophet, an inquiry showed Thursday.
Draper fires warning to Nadal by reaching Adelaide semis
Britain's Jack Draper fired a warning to Rafael Nadal by storming past Karen Khachanov and into the Adelaide International semi-finals on Thursday.
Murray, Fritz polish Australian Open form with Kooyong wins
Andy Murray and Taylor Fritz applied a final layer of gloss to their pre-Australian Open form Thursday with straight-sets wins at the Kooyong Classic.
Djokovic to play 75th-ranked Spaniard on Australian Open return
Novak Djokovic was drawn Thursday to play Spain's Roberto Carballes Baena on his return to the Australian Open and could meet Nick Kyrgios in the last eight.
Kyrgios becomes co-owner of Australian basketball team
Tennis star Nick Kyrgios became part-owner of Australian basketball side South East Melbourne Phoenix on Thursday, saying he was looking forward to growing the franchise.
Swiatek to Gauff: Five women to watch at Australian Open
World number one Iga Swiatek leads the field in an Australian Open women's draw shorn of some of its biggest recent stars.
World number one Swiatek leads Australian Open charge
World number one Iga Swiatek is the woman to beat when the Australian Open begins on Monday without retired great Serena Williams and last year's champion Ashleigh Barty.
Napoli showdown puts Juve's title credentials under microscope
Juventus' unexpected entry into the Serie A title discussion will undergo its toughest test yet on Friday when the league's form team travel to runaway leaders Napoli.
French Top 14 abuzz as sacked Wasps stars shine
Wasps' financial meltdown left the club in tatters and booted out of the English Premiership, but some players have rebounded in fine form in the Top 14, where life has proved to be different from that in Coventry.
Chelsea is football's 'hardest job': Potter
Graham Potter claims he has the hardest job in football as injury-ravaged Chelsea struggle to live up to expectations following Todd Boehly's takeover of the Premier League club.
Argentine Copetti joins MLS's Charlotte
Forward Enzo Copetti has joined Major League Soccer's Charlotte FC after completing a move from Argentina's Racing Club on Wednesday.
Messi guides PSG to victory on return after World Cup triumph
Lionel Messi scored in Paris Saint-Germain's 2-0 win over Angers in Ligue 1 on Wednesday on his first appearance since leading Argentina to victory in the World Cup in Qatar.