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Easterby makes two changes for 'significant challenge' of Scotland
Veteran flanker Peter O'Mahony returns to Ireland's starting XV for Sunday's Six Nations match with Scotland which interim coach Simon Easterby said presents a "significant challenge" in their bid to win an unprecedented third successive title.
Australia 85-2 after Sri Lanka strike early in second Test
Sri Lanka grabbed two early wickets but Steve Smith and Usman Khawaja steadied the ship as Australia reached 85-2 at lunch on day two of the second Test in Galle on Friday.
James's 42 points lead Lakers over Warriors, Mavs top Celtics in NBA Finals rematch
LeBron James joined NBA icon Michael Jordan as the only players to score 40 points in a game at the age of 40, pouring in 42 on Thursday as the Los Angeles Lakers held off the Golden State Warriors 120-112.
Mendis stranded on 85 as Australia bowl Sri Lanka out for 257
Kusal Mendis was left stranded on 85 as Australia wrapped up Sri Lanka's first innings for 257 early on day two of the second Test in Galle on Friday.
Mavericks top Celtics in NBA Finals rematch
Klay Thompson's scorching start carried the Dallas Mavericks to a 127-120 victory over the NBA champion Boston Celtics, the new-look Mavs turning the tables in the NBA Finals rematch.
Bills' Allen wins NFL Most Valuable Player award
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen was voted the NFL's Most Valuable Player on Thursday pipping Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson for the award.
Tokyo world athletics party can make up for Olympic lock-out, says CEO
Full crowds in Tokyo for this year's World Athletics Championships can make up for fans being locked out of the city's pandemic-postponed Olympics in 2021, the event's CEO told AFP.
How to stop Barkley? Chiefs know they face ultimate test
If there is one question that will define Sunday's Super Bowl it is this - can the Kansas City Chiefs stop the Philadelphia Eagles' explosive running-back Saquon Barkley?
Baghdad's first skatepark offers boarders rare respite
Rukaya al-Zubaidi placed a cautious foot on a skateboard and then struggled to find her balance as others glided back and forth at Baghdad's first park dedicated to the sport.
Trump, Swift join Super Bowl party as Chiefs chase 'three-peat'
The Kansas City Chiefs chase a historic hat-trick of Super Bowl titles when they take on the Philadelphia Eagles here Sunday as New Orleans hosts the NFL showpiece just five weeks after a deadly attack in the city's party district.
Barkley picks global lineup for NBA All-Star tournament
First-time All-Star Victor Wembanyama, Nikola Jokic and Giannis Antetokounmpo will be NBA All-Star tournament teammates after being selected for the same roster by Charles Barkley in Thursday's All-Star Draft.
Ohtani's ex-interpreter sentenced to nearly five years in betting-linked theft
The former interpreter to Shohei Ohtani, who admitted stealing almost $17 million from the Japanese baseball star to pay off illegal gambling debts, was sentenced to 57 months in prison on Thursday.
Madsen, Kupcho share lead at LPGA Founders Cup
Denmark's Nanna Koerstz Madsen and American Jennifer Kupcho each fired a six-under par 65 to share the lead after Thursday's first round of the LPGA Founders Cup.
Rashford doesn't see football 'way I see it', says Amorim
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim believes Marcus Rashford was unable to see football "the way I see it" before the unwanted England striker was shipped out of Old Trafford.
Liverpool 'too good' for sorry Spurs, says Postecoglou
Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou conceded his under-strength squad were no match for a rampant Liverpool as the Reds progressed to the League Cup final with a 4-0 win on Thursday.
Torres treble powers Barca past Valencia into Copa del Rey semis
Ferran Torres hit a hat-trick as Barcelona routed Valencia 5-0 on Thursday to cruise into the Copa del Rey semi-finals.
Liverpool thrash Spurs to reach League Cup final
Liverpool overturned a first leg deficit to reach the League Cup final with a 4-0 win on Thursday and ramp up the pressure on Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou.
Fiorentina honour Bove by sweeping aside Inter Milan
Fiorentina honoured Edoardo Bove in perfect fashion on Thursday by defeating Inter Milan 3-0 in a match which was stopped in December for the midfielder's on-pitch heart attack.
It's all business for Eagles quarterback Hurts at Super Bowl
Jalen Hurts has held a press conference every day this week in the build-up to the Super Bowl and the Philadelphia Eagles quarterback has somehow managed to keep his name out of the headlines.
Cavs add Hunter, Nurkic to Hornets at NBA trade deadline
Cleveland added forward De'Andre Hunter and Phoenix traded Bosnian big man Jusuf Nurkic to Charlotte, according to multiple reports, as Thursday's NBA trade deadline passed.
Alcaraz cruises, Tsitsipas scrapes through in Rotterdam
Spanish tennis star Carlos Alcaraz eased into the quarter-finals of the Rotterdam Open on Thursday with a comfortable straight-sets win over Italian qualifier Andrea Vavassori.
Monahan, Scott implore Trump to help finalize PGA-LIV deal
US PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan and Adam Scott have implored President Donald Trump to help complete a Saudi Arabian investment deal and reunite golf's top players in one series.
Cavs add Hunter, Nurkic to Hornets as NBA trade deadline nears
Cleveland added forward De'Andre Hunter and Phoenix traded Bosnian big man Jusuf Nurkic to Charlotte, according to multiple reports, as Thursday afternoon's NBA trade deadline approached.
PSG's crushing domination leaves no hope for domestic rivals
Paris Saint-Germain head into the Champions League knockout phase in rude health, with their crushing domination against domestic opposition making a Ligue 1 and French Cup double look highly likely and leaving them in a strong position to keep advancing in Europe.
England captain Itoje says 'non-negotiable' physicality key to France clash
England captain Maro Itoje has insisted physicality is "non-negotiable" as his side look to revive their Six Nations campaign against France at Twickenham on Saturday.
NFL Bears owner McCaskey, oldest in US sport, dead at 102
Virginia Halas McCaskey, principal owner of the NFL Chicago Bears and the daughter of team founder George Halas, died Thursday at age 102, the Bears announced.
England to play Afghanistan in Champions Trophy despite boycott calls
England will play Afghanistan in the Champions Trophy later this month despite calls from British politicians to boycott the match over the Taliban regime's curtailment of women's rights.
Spain's Fernandez won't return as Canada basketball coach
Spaniard Jordi Fernandez, head coach of the NBA's Brooklyn Nets, will not return as coach of Canada's men's national team, Canada Basketball announced on Thursday.
Williams to Lakers, Raptors land two as NBA trade deadline nears
Charlotte center Mark Williams joined the Los Angeles Lakers and the Toronto Raptors made two late moves, according to multiple reports, as Thursday afternoon's NBA trade deadline approached.
Tsitsipas battles past valiant Griekspoor in Rotterdam
Stefanos Tsitsipas saved a match point and battled from a set down to advance into the quarter-finals of the Rotterdam Open Thursday with a gruelling win over local hope Tallon Griekspoor.
Movie night to batting blitz: Iyer turns India hero
India's Shreyas Iyer on Thursday said star batsman Virat Kohli's late injury call cut short his movie night before he turned hero in the team's opening ODI win over England.
Rybakina battles past Jabeur, into Abu Dhabi semis
Defending champion Elena Rybakina edged out Ons Jabeur in a deciding-set tie-break on Thursday to reach the semi-finals of the Abu Dhabi Open.