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Spurs skipper Lloris struggling to understand VAR after European setback
Tottenham Hotspur captain Hugo Lloris was left bewildered by VAR after his side were denied a win late on against Sporting Lisbon and qualification for the knockout phase of the Champions League.
Liverpool manager Klopp fined £30,000 over Man City red card but escapes ban
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has been fined £30,000 ($38,000, 35,000 euros) the Football Association said on Thursday but he has avoided a touchline ban following a red card he received during the Reds' 1-0 win over Manchester City earlier this month.
Zimbabwe deal another World Cup shock but SKY the limit for India
Surprises kept coming at the Twenty20 World Cup after Zimbabwe followed Ireland's shock win over England by stunning Pakistan by one run in a nail-biting finale on Thursday.
NBA to stream top French prospect Wembanyama's games
The NBA said Thursday it will stream club games featuring rising French star Victor Wembanyama as as anticipation surrounding the expected 2023 No.1 Draft pick reaches fever pitch.
'Door open' for axed fly-half Russell says Scotland coach Townsend
Head coach Gregor Townsend said on Thursday the "door was open" for playmaker Finn Russell after naming Blair Kinghorn at fly-half for Scotland's autumn international opener at home to Australia this weekend.
Garcia says Ryder Cup exile 'hurts'
Sergio Garcia says it "hurts" to be out of the picture for the Ryder Cup after joining the LIV Golf series but said he does not want to be a "burden" for the European team.
Zimbabwe stun Pakistan by one run at T20 World Cup
Zimbabwe pulled off a stunning one-run upset over Pakistan on Thursday to put the Asian giants in danger of an early exit from the Twenty20 World Cup.
Kinghorn starts at fly-half for Scotland against Australia
Blair Kinghorn will start at fly-half for Scotland, with Ollie Smith coming in at full-back, for the Autumn international opener against Australia at Murrayfield on Saturday.
Youngs backs Genge to lead England rugby team
England's most-capped player, Ben Youngs, has backed former "rough diamond" Ellis Genge to lead the side in their November international opener against Argentina at Twickenham.
Too early to talk of a Verstappen era, says Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton believes it is too early to refer to a ‘Max Verstappen era’ following the Dutchman’s success in clinching a second consecutive drivers world title with Red Bull
Hooper returns for Australia rugby tour opener against Scotland
Australia's rugby union great Michael Hooper was recalled to the team announced Thursday for this weekend's European tour opener against Scotland at Murrayfield.
Mountains dominate 2023 men's Tour de France route
The 2023 route for the men's Tour de France unveiled Thursday passes across all five of the nation's mountain ranges, favouring climbers such as 2019 champion Egan Bernal.
India's women cricketers to be paid same match fee as men
India's international women cricketers will be paid the same match fee as the men, its cricket board said Thursday, hailing a "new era of gender equality" in the nation's favourite sport.
Kohli stars again as ominous India thrash Netherlands
Virat Kohli smashed a second successive half-century as India thrashed the Netherlands by 56 runs on Thursday to put themselves in a strong position at the Twenty20 World Cup.
Barca crash out of Champions League again despite spending spree
Barcelona exited the Champions League at the group phase for the second season running on Wednesday, a 3-0 home defeat by Bayern Munich rubbing salt in the wound after their fate was sealed 700 kilometres away.
Kohli, Rohit hit 50s as India make 179-2 against Netherlands
Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav all slammed half-centuries as India stormed to 179-2 against the Netherlands at a packed Sydney Cricket Ground in the Twenty20 World Cup on Thursday.
All Blacks 'disappointed' at women's World Cup schedule clash
Head coach Ian Foster said Thursday his All Blacks were disappointed that they will be playing at the same time as the New Zealand women's World Cup quarter-final.
Reinvigorated All Blacks in confident mood for Japan Test
All Blacks head coach Ian Foster said Thursday that his players were ready to show that their troubles were behind them as they kick off their northern hemisphere tour on Saturday against Japan.
Australia's Wade positive for Covid ahead of England clash
Australian wicketkeeper Matthew Wade has tested positive for Covid at the Twenty20 World Cup but is expected to play in Friday's crucial clash with England, the team said.
Rossouw blasts century as South Africa crush Bangladesh
Rilee Rossouw blasted 109 and shared in a record-breaking stand with Quinton de Kock as South Africa crushed Bangladesh to kickstart their Twenty20 World Cup title charge in Sydney on Thursday.
Australia could 'pay price' for Stokes struggles, warns Mott
England coach Matthew Mott backed "match-winner" Ben Stokes to start firing with the bat at the Twenty20 World Cup -- and warned it could be against Australia in a crunch clash on Friday.
Records tumble as South Africa make 205-5 against Bangladesh
Rilee Rossouw blasted 109 and shared in the highest stand in Twenty20 World Cup history Thursday with Quinton de Kock as South Africa amassed 205-5 against Bangladesh in Sydney.
Lakers woes continue, Giannis sparks Bucks over Nets
The Los Angeles Lakers' miserable start to the season continued on Wednesday as the winless NBA giants crashed to a fourth straight defeat against the Denver Nuggets.
'Doesn't get bigger than this': Finch relishes England MCG showdown
Australia captain Aaron Finch said Thursday he couldn't wait to face England in a Twenty20 World Cup clash that is shaping up as a must-win showdown for the Ashes rivals.
Perofeta named at full-back for New Zealand's Test in Japan
All Blacks head coach Ian Foster on Thursday named Stephen Perofeta at full-back for the Test against Japan at the weekend, with Beauden and Jordie Barrett unavailable after the death of their grandmother.
Antetokounmpo spurs unbeaten Bucks over Nets as Nash tossed
Giannis Antetokounmpo produced his second straight 40-point performance as the Milwaukee Bucks maintained their unbeaten start to the NBA season with a 110-99 win over the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday.
Verstappen aims to beat teammate Perez, claim record win in Mexico
Max Verstappen will be seeking a party-pooping record this weekend when he aims to beat Red Bull team-mate Sergio Perez in front of his passionate home fans at the Mexican Grand Prix.
Astros seek untainted World Series title against Phillies
After a sign-stealing scandal tainted their 2017 Major League Baseball title, the Houston Astros seek an unblemished crown against the Philadelphia Phillies when the World Series begins on Friday.
Atletico Madrid out of Champions League after late penalty drama
Yannick Carrasco missed a penalty, awarded by VAR after the final whistle was initially blown, as Atletico Madrid crashed out of the Champions League following a dramatic 2-2 home draw with Bayer Leverkusen on Wednesday.
Liverpool, Inter ease into last 16 as Barcelona exit with whimper
Liverpool booked their place in the Champions League last 16 on Wednesday as Jurgen Klopp's men saw off Ajax 3-0, while Inter Milan also qualified to eliminate Barcelona who slipped to a tame defeat by Bayern Munich.
Liverpool 'feel great' again after reaching Champions League last 16
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp said on Wednesday he is hoping the 3-0 win over Ajax to progress to the last 16 of the Champions League can help lift his side's sluggish Premier League form.
Conte takes aim at VAR 'damage' as Spurs made to wait for Champions League progress
Tottenham manager Antonio Conte said VAR is doing "damage" to football after he was sent off for protesting Harry Kane's disallowed stoppage time strike in a 1-1 draw with Sporting Lisbon on Wednesday.