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Jones says 'difficult' to coach another team at World Cup
Sacked England coach Eddie Jones said on Friday the last three years had taken a toll and it would be "difficult" to bounce back and coach another team at next year's World Cup.
Cricket: Lanning back to lead Australian women after indefinite break
Skipper Meg Lanning was Friday included in the Australian women's one-day squad to face Pakistan, ending an indefinite months-long break and allaying fears that she had played her last international.
Man City knock out holders Liverpool in League Cup thriller
Nathan Ake's header proved decisive as Manchester City knocked holders Liverpool out of the League Cup in a dramatic 3-2 win at the Etihad Stadium on Thursday.
Yule lights up Christmas with Madonna di Campiglio slalom win
Switzerland's Daniel Yule clinched World Cup slalom victory under the lights of Madonna di Campiglio on Thursday ahead of Norway's Henrik Kristoffersen and Linus Strasser of Germany.
Yule enjoys Christmas win at Madonna di Campiglio
Switzerland's Daniel Yule clinched victory in the World Cup slalom at Madonna di Campiglio in the Italian Dolomites on Thursday ahead of Norway's Henrik Kristoffersen and Linus Strasser of Germany.
Borthwick accepts England 'won't be perfect' in Scotland opener
New coach Steve Borthwick has cautioned against an immediate upturn in the England rugby team's fortunes, saying they won't be "perfect" in their Six Nations opener against Scotland in February.
FIFA probe celebrity chef Salt Bae's 'undue access' at World Cup final
FIFA are investigating how celebrity chef Salt Bae gained "undue access" to the pitch after the World Cup final where he enthusiastically posed for photos with surprised Argentina players including a bemused and irritated Lionel Messi.
England star Mead wants more action on ACL injuries in women's football
Beth Mead hopes the anterior cruciate ligament damage she and her partner Vivianne Miedema have both suffered can prompt a fresh look at why this particular knee injury appears to be so prevalent in women's football.
Arsenal boss Arteta considers transfer market move after Jesus injury
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has said the "significant injury" suffered by Gabriel Jesus will bolster the Gunners' efforts in the January transfer window.
Bronco's Super Bowl winning RB Hillman dies of cancer aged 31
Super Bowl winning running-back Ronnie Hillman has died at the age of 31 after a battle with cancer, his family and former club the Denver Broncos announced on Thursday.
Treviso suspend player in Traore Christmas banana racism row
The Italian Rugby Federation (FIR) said on Thursday that Treviso have suspended an unnamed player after black prop Cherif Traore received a rotten banana as a Christmas gift in a race row which has also prompted a formal investigation.
Rashford's 'great form' delights United manager Ten Hag
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag said he expected striker Marcus Rashford to maintain his "performance level" after lauding the England international's superb solo goal in a 2-0 League Cup win over Burnley.
URC demand 'full report' on Treviso player's racist banana gift
The United Rugby Championship (URC) announced on Thursday it had asked Treviso to provide a report on the "abhorrent" racism suffered by Treviso's Cherif Traore after the Italy prop received a rotten banana as a Christmas gift this week.
Rugby kicking clock to be introduced in January
World Rugby announced on Thursday that a time limit for kicks at goal will be introduced at the start of next year in an attempt to speed up the game.
France planning AI-assisted control control for Paris Olympics
French authorities plan to use an AI-assisted crowd control system to monitor people during the 2024 Paris Olympics, according to a draft law seen by AFP on Thursday.
French football president wants Deschamps to stay
The French Football Federation (FFF) president Noel Le Graet said in an interview published on Thursday he wants France coach Didier Deschamps, whose current contract expires at the end of the year, to remain in the post.
Umesh, Ashwin help India dominate Bangladesh
Umesh Yadav and Ravichandran Ashwin claimed four wickets apiece Thursday as India bowled out Bangladesh for 227 runs in their first innings of the second Test in Dhaka.
England recall Archer for South Africa ODIs
Jofra Archer was recalled by England for the first time in over a year after being named Thursday in a 14-strong squad for an upcoming three-match one-day international series in South Africa.
Mominul hits 50 but Indian bowlers dominate Bangladesh
Mominul Haque scored a fifty but India halted Bangladesh's progress with regular strikes on the opening day of the second Test in Dhaka on Thursday.
Tokyo Games cost 20% more than organiser reported: audit
Last year's pandemic-delayed Tokyo Olympics cost 20 percent more than the final figure reported by the organising committee, according to an analysis by Japan's audit board.
Cavs beat Bucks, Raptors end Knicks winning streak
Giannis Antetokounmpo scored a season high 45 points and grabbed 14 rebounds but couldn't stop his Eastern Conference leading Milwaukee Bucks from falling to a 114-106 defeat to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday.
Eight Eagles earn Pro Bowl selections
The Philadelphia Eagles have had eight players selected for this season's Pro Bowl Games to be held in Las Vegas on February 5.
Rashford strikes for Man Utd as Charlton stun Brighton in League Cup
Marcus Rashford marked his return from World Cup duty with a brilliant solo goal as Manchester United advanced into the quarter-finals of the League Cup on Wednesday with a 2-0 win over Burnley while Premier League rivals Brighton were knocked out by third-tier Charlton.
Manchester United beat Burnley to ease into League Cup last eight
Christian Eriksen and Marcus Rashford marked their return from World Cup duty by scoring the goals as Manchester United booked their place in the quarter-finals of the English League Cup with a 2-0 win at home to Championship leaders Burnley on Wednesday.
France's Ramos handed five-week ban for head-butt
Toulouse's France full-back Thomas Ramos has been suspended for five weeks for headbutting and making contact with the area of an opponent's eye during last weekend's Champions Cup win over Sale, tournament organisers announced on Wednesday.
'Djokovic needs to be playing at all costs,' says Kyrgios
Nick Kyrgios believes Novak Djokovic "needs to be playing at all costs" and is happy the Serb will be allowed back into Australia to compete in the opening Grand Slam of the season in Melbourne next month.
Veteran Nadal coach switches to former US Open winner Stephens
Former US Open champion Sloane Stephens announced Wednesday that Francisco 'Francis' Roig, one of the architects of Rafael Nadal's record-blitzing Grand Slam career, will become her new coach.
England teenager Ahmed poised for IPL auction
Teenage rising star Rehan Ahmed could take another step in his rapid ascent through the ranks of world cricket by earning an Indian Premier League contract.
'Immaculate Reception' NFL star Franco Harris dead at 72
Former Pittsburgh Steelers running back Franco Harris, the man whose stunning catch in an NFL play-off game is celebrated as the "Immaculate Reception," has died at the age of 72, his club announced.
Guardiola says Champions League title needed to 'complete' City stint
Pep Guardiola has insisted his time as manager of Manchester City will "not be complete" if he fails to win the Champions League.
Italy's black prop Traore blasts racism after rotten banana Christmas gift
Treviso's Italy prop Cherif Traore said on Wednesday he would no longer stay silent about the racism he has suffered after a club team-mate gave him a rotten banana as a Christmas present.
Italian cycling commemorated with Florence start to 2024 Tour de France
Starting the 2024 Tour de France in Florence will fix an "incongruity" and celebrate Italian cycling, race director Christian Prudhomme told AFP on Wednesday as he confirmed the first-ever Italian Grand Depart.