Infantino must remember he is European - Ceferin
Gianni Infantino (left) and Aleksander Ceferin (right) worked together at Uefa
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Ceferin brands Infantino’s failed World Cup plan as ‘even worse than the Super League’
Fifa president will face opponent if he seeks re-election
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Sydney Marathon's medal engraves wrong stadium
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England cricketer handcuffed after nightclub incident days before Test match
English cricket is embroiled in another drinking episode after Brydon Carse was led away from a nightclub in handcuffs by police.
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Manu signs with PNG Chiefs
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Swans' youngsters give side flicker of hope for flag
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Las Vegas Raiders' Ashton Jeanty suffers apparent injury during practice
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (2) participates during an NFL football practice Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
· Mark Anderson
Clark holds off McIlroy fightback to win BMW Championship
Wyndham Clark has won the US Open in two of the past four years
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Wyndham Clark holds off McIlroy and Cantlay to capture BMW Championship for 3rd win this year
Wyndham Clark celebrates winning on the 18th green in the final round of the BMW Championship golf tournament, Sunday, Aug. 23, 2026, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
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Arthur Fils beats Frances Tiafoe in 3 sets to win the Cincinnati Open
Arthur Fils of France hits a return to Rafael Jodar of Spain during his quarter final tennis match at the National Bank Open in Montreal on Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026. (Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press via AP)
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Eight-year-old dies after contracting rare brain-eating amoeba in Louisiana
Lillian Smart of Ruston infected with fatal Naegleria fowleri, likely after swimming in Lake Claiborne, health officials say
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Aussie athletes continue top form with trio of medals at Diamond League
Jessica Hull (right) is just pipped to the line by Tsige Duguma (left) during the women's 1500m. (Getty Images: Andrzej Iwanczuk/NurPhoto)
Serena Williams and Alcaraz begin US Open mixed doubles against qualifying team
Serena Williams, of the United States, reacts to a winning point during a women’s doubles match against Marta Kostyuk, of Ukraine, and Peyton Stearns, of the United States, at the Cincinnati Open tennis tournament, Monday, Aug. 17, 2026, in Mason, Ohio. (AP Photo/Kareem Elgazzar)
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Monken says Watson's postgame comments won't factor in decision about Browns starting QB
Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders speaks during a press conference after an NFL preseason football game against the Buffalo Bills, Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
· Joe Reedy
Torres scores twice in debut to help PSG salvage draw at Rennes. Man City rallies and Salah scores
Manchester City’s head coach Enzo Maresca reacts during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester City and Bournemouth in Manchester, England, Sunday, Aug. 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Dave Thompson)
· Tales Azzoni
Muncy's solo homer caps off A's rally as Oakland beats Houston 7-6
Athletics’ Max Muncy celebrates after hitting a home run against the Houston Astros during the seventh inning of a baseball game Sunday, Aug. 23, 2026, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Joey Manu’s NRL return sealed with PNG, but rivals could get him even earlier
Joey Manu is on his way back to rugby league after agreeing to a two-year deal as the PNG Chiefs latest marquee signing.
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What will it take to stop the England hangovers?
Brydon Carse has not played for England since the Ashes
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Kyle Kirkwood wins Freedom 250 IndyCar race after Trump waves the green flag
American driver wins in a dominant performance
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Shelley Fabares, star of ‘Coach’ and ‘The Donna Reed Show,’ dead at 82
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Scheffler says he played BMW Championship with hand, foot and mouth disease
Scottie Scheffler hits from the second tee in the final round of the BMW Championship golf tournament, Sunday, Aug. 23, 2026, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
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Hird 'disappointed' by Bombers snub
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Trump to visit Ireland next month for Irish Open at his golf course
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· Emily Goodin
Signs that Jaissle's Newcastle are not to be written off
Highlights: Late penalty saves point for Liverpool
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Newcastle and Liverpool crank up the entertainment for emotional send-off | Sam Dalling
While the teams produced more promise than polish, this thrilling encounter gave an emotional send-off to a legend of both clubs
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Former cricket captains appeal to Pakistan over jailed ex-PM Imran Khan’s healthcare
The group of 21 sportsmen asked that Khan, also a former cricket captain, be allowed family visits and that medical checks be completed
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Former cricket captains appeal to Pakistan over jailed ex-PM Imran Khan’s healthcare
The group of 21 sportsmen asked that Khan, also a former cricket captain, be allowed family visits and that medical checks be completed
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Chargers put C Tyler Biadasz on IR after he injured knee in practice with 49ers
Los Angeles Chargers center Jake Slaughter (66) is greeted by center Tyler Biadasz (63) during practice at the NFL football team’s training camp Wednesday, July 29, 2026, in El Segundo, Calif. (AP Photo/William Liang)
Hapoel Tel Aviv stuns Atalanta to keep their UEFA Conference League tournament hopes alive
There was terrific action in UEFA Conference League play over the weekend as Hapoel Tel Aviv stunned Italy’s Atalanta in a match that ended nil-nil, keeping its continental hopes alive, while Maccabi Tel Aviv fell 2-1 in Lugano and may be ousted from contention next week.
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Humanoid robots sprint, play soccer and set records at Beijing games, in photos
A robot competes in the 1500m during the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing, Sunday, Aug. 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Achmad Ibrahim)
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AFL wildcard matches and times confirmed
Patrick Cripps will lead Carlton into this weekend's AFL wildcard round against Melbourne. (Getty Images: Morgan Hancock)
Relief for Iraola but Liverpool have work to do after snatching draw at Newcastle
Highlights: Late penalty saves point for Liverpool
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Norris and McLaren 'don't have car' to fight for title despite Dutch GP win
World champion Lando Norris has moved up to fourth place in the drivers' standings following his victory in Zandvoort
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Australia's bowling attack can't disguise batting failings forever
Mitchell Starc was superb for Australia, as always. (Getty Images: Albert Perez/Cricket Australia)
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Frustrated Lewis Hamilton claims Ferrari strategy cost him F1 Dutch GP podium
Briton says team too slow to pit Charles Leclerc
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UCLA football’s defense nabs huge addition as season quickly approaches
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· Ben Bolch
Eagles RB Ja’Quinden Jackson traveled home with team after injury
Philadelphia Eagles’ Ja’Quinden Jackson lies on the field after an injury against the New England Patriots during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)
Trump takes starring role at Washington’s IndyCar debut
The US president waved the green flag to start the Freedom 250 Grand Prix on Sunday, capping celebrations of America’s 250th birthday
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Trump takes starring role at Washington’s IndyCar debut
The US president waved the green flag to start the Freedom 250 Grand Prix on Sunday, capping celebrations of America’s 250th birthday
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Late penalty for Liverpool denies Newcastle win
Szoboszlai rescues a point for Liverpool, scoring a stoppage-time penalty to deny Newcastle an opening game victory at St James' Park in the Premier League.
Kushner meets with Democratic leader Jeffries with House control at stake
Jared Kushner waits to walk into the ring after the lightweight championship bout at UFC Freedom 250 on the South Lawn of the White House, June 15, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)
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Its reputation ruined by Basil Fawlty, the ‘English Riviera’ has made a comeback
One of the many delights of a driving holiday in Devon, England’s fourth-largest county, is the wonderfully euphonic placenames. Villages like Ipplepen, Hatherleigh, Puddington and Lustleigh conjure up images of thatched cottages, Morris Men and cricket on the green.
· Mark Chipperfield
Good luck, NRL rivals. The Warriors can now stay in NZ until grand final week
The ladder implications emerged immediately, and took the gloss off what was otherwise a gloriously meaningless, last-minute Warriors field goal as they downed South Sydney on Saturday night.
· Dan Walsh
Ahmad Hardy to miss Missouri's season opener after being shot
Missouri running back Ahmad Hardy (29) runs past Mississippi State linebacker Tyler Lockhart (11) and safety Hunter Washington (21) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Nov. 15, 2025, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson, File)
49ers take star TE George Kittle off PUP list
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) talks with tight end George Kittle during a joint NFL football practice with the Los Angeles Chargers, Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026, in El Segundo, Calif. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)
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Browns place DE Alex Wright on injured reserve, sign Derek Barnett
Cleveland Browns defensive end Alex Wright, right, is carted off the field with an apparent leg injury during a joint NFL football practice with the Buffalo Bills in Berea, Ohio, Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Liverpool’s Szoboszlai spot on with late, late leveller to salvage point at Newcastle
Before kick-off a banner was raised in the Gallowgate End inscribed with a quotation from the late Kevin Keegan. “I want people to dream about their football,” it read. “We should all be dreamers at heart.”
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Al-Hilal in advanced talks to sign Arsenal's Martinelli
Gabriel Martinelli has 12 months remaining on his Arsenal deal
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Tadej Pogacar settles for third place on Vuelta a Espana Stage 2 but increases overall lead | The National
Tadej Pogacar came home in third place on Stage 2 of the Vuelta a Espana but increased his overall lead in the general classification.
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