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Savea says All Blacks will 'grow' from humbling defeats
A string of home defeats shattered the All Blacks' aura of invincibility but talisman Ardie Savea tells AFP that the three-time champions will find a "fix" before this year's Rugby World Cup.
Chiefs' quarterback Mahomes earns second MVP award
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes was named the NFL's Most Valuable Player (MVP), for the second time, on Thursday ahead of his Super Bowl appearance against the Philadelphia Eagles.
Madrid target own Club World Cup record against Al-Hilal
Real Madrid have proven they can find the net even if they must take the field without talisman Karim Benzema in Saturday's Club World Cup final against Saudi Arabia's Al-Hilal in Morocco.
Hurts answers doubters with quiet determination
If the Philadelphia Eagles are to win Sunday's Super Bowl against the Kansas City Chiefs it will require quarterback Jalen Hurts to complete a journey from humiliation to the pinnacle of the sport.
Canadians Taylor, Hadwin lead Phoenix Open
Canadians Nick Taylor and Adam Hadwin carded five-under par 66s on Thursday to share the lead as darkness halted the first round of the US PGA Tour Phoenix Open.
Ireland and France gear up for Six Nations blockbuster
Ireland host France at Lansdowne Road on Saturday in one of the most eagerly awaited Six Nations clashes of recent years pitching the top two world ranked teams against each other.
Sexton and France an on-off love affair
The grin on his face after his last-gasp winning drop goal in 2018 and also the shake of the head when he was replaced in 2020 encapsulates the complex relationship Ireland fly-half Johnny Sexton enjoys with France.
Arsenal aim to settle nerves as Liverpool attempt reset
Premier League leaders Arsenal and defending champions Manchester City will be desperate to return to winning ways this weekend as Jurgen Klopp searches for answers to Liverpool's dire form.
Scotland confront Six Nations second-round hoodoo against Wales
Scotland head into their match against Wales at Murrayfield on Saturday determined to avoid a repeat of the second-round stumbles that have so often proved costly to their Six Nations hopes.
Ohtani, Trout among MLB stars playing in World Classic
Japan's Shohei Ohtani, US captain Mike Trout and three Cuban-born Major League Baseball standouts are among the players named Thursday to roster spots for next month's World Baseball Classic.
Celtics confirm Brown facial fracture
The Boston Celtics confirmed Jaylen Brown suffered a facial fracture in a collision with teammate Jayson Tatum but gave no word Thursday on how much time he will miss.
Ronaldo scores four to pass 500 league goals
Cristiano Ronaldo scored all of Al Nassr's goals in a 4-0 rout of Al Wehda in the Saudi league on Thursday as he passed the 500 league goal mark in his club career.
Murray starts for Ireland despite father in coma after road accident
Veteran scrum-half Conor Murray will start for Ireland in a Six Nations clash with titleholders France on Saturday despite his father being in an induced coma in hospital following a road accident.
Sprinters Lyles, Coleman headline Millrose dash
American sprinter Noah Lyles hopes a win in this weekend's 60-meter dash at New York's Millrose Games will show he is on track for a shot at 100m gold at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Iconic Kobe Bryant jersey sells for $5.8 mn at auction
A jersey worn by US basketball legend Kobe Bryant -- who died three years ago in a tragic helicopter accident -- sold at auction for $5.8 million on Thursday.
Wales prop great Tony Faulkner dead at 81
Wales front-row great Tony 'Charlie' Faulkner has died aged 81, it was announced Thursday.
World champion Rovanpera takes control of Rally Sweden
Reigning champion Kalle Rovanpera of Toyota seized control of the second event of the 2023 World Rally Championship with the fastest sprint on a snow-dusted track in Sweden on Thursday.
Chiefs' Nigerian Wanogho expects more to follow his path
The NFL may be looking to Europe for new fans but when it comes to new talent on the field it is Africa and Nigeria in particular that is delivering.
Blockbuster Durant to Suns deal tops busy NBA trade deadline
Kevin Durant's blockbuster move from Brooklyn to Phoenix turned the Suns into a major title contender and sparked a flurry of NBA trade deadline deals Thursday by roster-boosting rivals.
Ukraine-led 2024 boycott call is against Olympic principles: IOC chief Bach
IOC president Thomas Bach has told Ukraine that its calls for a boycott of the 2024 Paris Games over the possible participation of Russian competitors goes against Olympic "principles".
European Super League 'progressing', says Barcelona's Laporta
Barcelona president Joan Laporta on Thursday said plans to create a European Super League were "progressing" and expected a favourable court ruling for the breakaway competition fiercely opposed by UEFA and FIFA.
Crying game inspires South Africa skipper Luus at T20 World Cup
South Africa captain Sune Luus believes 25,000 fans packed inside Newlands on Friday will inspire an opening win at the Women's T20 World Cup even if her parents fail to make it.
Joshua says he has put his 'heart back' into boxing
Former heavyweight world champion Anthony Joshua says he is still feeling fresh as he targets his first win since 2020 after putting "his heart" back into boxing.
Murray to start for Ireland against France in spicy Six Nations clash
Veteran scrum-half Conor Murray will start for Ireland in a Six Nations clash with titleholders France on Saturday that Irish head coach Andy Farrell said has "a bit of spice about it".
Scotland boss Townsend demands no Six Nations let-up against Wales
Scotland coach Gregor Townsend has told his side they will have to raise their game against Wales at Murrayfield on Saturday if they are to make it two wins out of two in the Six Nations.
Odegaard says 'no limits' for title-chasing Arsenal
Martin Odegaard says there are "no limits" to what Arsenal can achieve this season as the Gunners hunt down their first Premier League title for 19 years.
Gatland says door still open after axing Wales veterans
Wales boss Warren Gatland says the door is not shut on Alun Wyn Jones and Justin Tipuric after he omitted the veteran forwards from his squad for the Six Nations match against Scotland on Saturday.
Lloris faces up to seven weeks out, says Spurs coach
Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Hugo Lloris faces up to seven weeks on the sidelines after suffering a knee injury, the club's assistant manager Cristian Stellini confirmed on Thursday.
Crawford risks all in familiar conditions for super-G gold
Gold medallist James Crawford admitted to feeling confident heading into the men's super-G after a pre-race inspection revealed near-ideal snow and course conditions for the Canadian.
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.