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New York City FC secure deal for own stadium
Major League Soccer's New York City FC will finally get their own stadium in 2027 after spending seven years playing at baseball's Yankee Stadium.
Messi scores in final World Cup warmup game
Superstar Lionel Messi warmed up for the World Cup with a goal in an easy Argentina victory on Wednesday while reigning champions France touched down in Qatar.
Messi on target as Argentina demolish UAE in World Cup warm-up
Lionel Messi was among the scorers as Argentina wrapped up their World Cup preparations with a 5-0 friendly victory over the United Arab Emirates on Wednesday.
Portugal's Ronaldo to miss World Cup warm-up friendly
Portugal striker Cristiano Ronaldo is suffering a stomach bug and will be left out of the team's World Cup warm-up friendly against Nigeria on Thursday, according to his coach Fernando Santos.
Maddison praises 'energy' in England World Cup camp
James Maddison said there was great "energy" in the England World Cup squad as Gareth Southgate's men seek to take the final step and win their first major trophy for 56 years.
Caudrelier blows away race record as tragedy mars Route du Rhum finish
Charles Caudrelier won the Route du Rhum on Wednesday, smashing the record in the transatlantic race though the finish in Guadeloupe was marred by the deaths of two spectators.
Lewandowski issued three-match ban after 'disrespect' towards ref
Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski has been given three-match ban in La Liga for showing "disrespect" towards a referee, which he will serve when Spanish domestic football resumes after the World Cup.
France arrive in Qatar for World Cup defence
World champions France touched down in Qatar on Wednesday as Argentina and superstar Lionel Messi warmed up for the World Cup with a goal in a friendly.
Sexton heaps praise on English rival Farrell ahead of likely landmark
Ireland captain Johnny Sexton paid tribute on Wednesday to Owen Farrell who is set to become only the third English player to reach the 100 cap milestone saying "his leadership is outstanding".
Boosted by Australian visa, Djokovic 'flawless' against Rublev
Novak Djokovic confirmed Wednesday he has received a visa to travel to Melbourne to play in the 2023 Australian Open, after he was deported last January over his vaccine status.
Djokovic 'very happy' with visa allowing him to play Australian Open
Novak Djokovic confirmed Wednesday he has received a visa to travel to Melbourne to play in the 2023 Australian Open, after he was deported last January over his vaccine status.
Maradona 'Hand of God' ball fetches £2 million at auction
The ball that Diego Maradona handled to score his infamous "Hand of God" goal for Argentina against England in the 1986 World Cup sold at auction on Wednesday for £2 million ($2.4 million).
William, Prince of Wales, defends support for England footballers
Prince William, who has the royal title Prince of Wales, on Wednesday defended his support for England's football team while meeting lawmakers in the Welsh parliament.
Djokovic dismisses Rublev to reach semis at ATP Fnals
Novak Djokovic advanced to the semi-finals of the ATP Masters Series in Turin on Wednesday with a 6-4, 6-1 win over Andrey Rublev, his second straight sets victory in as many matches.
In-form Kiwi golfer hopes to out-fox McIlroy in Dubai
New Zealand's Ryan Fox will lead the hunt to deny Rory McIlroy the honour of becoming only the second player in history to win both the FedEx Cup and Race to Dubai in a single year.
'Captain America' Pulisic eyes game-changing World Cup
Christian Pulisic says the World Cup is a chance to change global perceptions of American soccer as the United States return to the tournament after an eight-year absence.
UK, Ireland Euro 2028 bid announces 14 candidate venues
A joint bid by the five national associations of the United Kingdom and Ireland to host the 2028 European Championship published a shortlist of 14 venues for the tournament on Wednesday.
Erasmus needs to be reined in over referee criticism: Gatland
South African rugby authorities should have a word in Springbok director of rugby Rassie Erasmus's ear and tell him to stop criticising match referees, says former Wales head coach Warren Gatland.
'Monsoon Wedding' drops alcohol, kissing for Qatar run
A musical adaptation of "Monsoon Wedding" starting Thursday in Qatar had to remove alcohol and kissing, but the hit film's director Mira Nair insists it has not lost its "soul".
Top 14 side Bordeaux-Begles part ways with head coach Urios
Christophe Urios has left his post as head coach of Top 14 side Bordeaux-Begles by mutual consent after a poor start to the season and dressing-room dissent, the club announced on Wednesday.
France captain Lloris will not wear anti-discrimination armband at World Cup
France skipper Hugo Lloris has confirmed that he will not join other European national team captains in wearing an anti-discrimination armband during the World Cup in Qatar.
Spanish star Rahm blasts golf rankings system
Spanish star Jon Rahm blasted the restructured point system of the Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR), calling it "laughable" adding he was in favour of awarding world ranking points to LIV Golf tournaments.
Supporters 'right' to boycott World Cup, says Dutch coach Van Gaal
Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal said Wednesday supporters boycotting the World Cup in Qatar were "right to do that" but hoped his team would do enough to persuade fans at home to watch them on television.
Messi's Argentina and champions France jet to World Cup
Argentine superstar Lionel Messi was due to jet into Qatar on Wednesday hoping to crown his glorious career by lifting the World Cup trophy as defending champions France also prepared to join the party.
Bale '100 percent fit' as Wales end 64-year wait at World Cup
Gareth Bale has declared himself 100 percent fit for the World Cup in Qatar as Wales prepare for their first appearance at the finals in 64 years.
Australia have point to prove against world champions England
New skipper Pat Cummins admitted Wednesday Australia have a point to prove after their failure at the Twenty20 World Cup, with champions England in their sights in a one-day series this week.
Yamada wants Japan to 'check themselves' with France Test
Former Japan winger Akihito Yamada said he hopes his country can "check themselves to see where they are" as they play France in the Autumn Nations Series on Sunday.
NBA Pelicans dump Grizzlies while Mavericks beat Clippers
C.J. McCollum scored a season-high 30 points while reserves Larry Nance Jr. and Jose Alvarado made key contributions to spark New Orleans over Memphis 113-102 in an NBA game Tuesday.
Aussie Lee chases money title, top player award at LPGA finale
Australia's Minjee Lee takes aim at a 2022 money title and the LPGA Player of the Year award when the season-ending Tour Championship begins Thursday.
US gymnast Sunisa Lee announces Paris Olympics bid
Reigning Olympic all-around champion Sunisa Lee announced Tuesday she was ending her US college career next year to focus on trying to defend her title at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
England and Netherlands jet into Qatar as Infantino calls for football focus
England and the Netherlands became the first World Cup heavyweights to touch down in Qatar on Tuesday as FIFA president Gianni Infantino again urged teams to focus on the football.
English football to have independent regulator 'in five years' - review chair
The lawmaker behind a review of English football governance forecast Tuesday there would be an independent regulator "in five years" time and insisted the Premier League would remain profitable under a new regime.