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Ferran Torres came off the bench to score a late double on his debut as Paris St Germain rallied from two goals down to draw 2-2 with hosts Stade Rennais in their Ligue 1 season opener on Sunday.
Sydney Marathon organisers have dismissed a mistake on the medal design, which incorrectly features a German stadium instead of Sydney's landmark Allianz Stadium.
Sydney Marathon medal features incorrect depiction of Munich stadium instead of Sydney landmark, causing humor among participants.
New Zealand forced to change their squad for first test against South Africa due to injury.
Germany secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast in their second World Cup group match, with substitute Deniz Undav scoring both goals, including the injury-time winner, after an initial struggle.
Max Verstappen extends with Red Bull until 2030
Four-time Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen has extended his contract with Red Bull until the end of 2030, ending speculation about his future. The announcement was made ahead of his home Grand Prix in Zandvoort, Netherlands.
Atletico Madrid win over Malaga with a 2-0 scoreline, but coach Diego Simeone expresses concern about the team's attacking performance and the absence of wantaway forward Julian Alvarez.
Nigeria: 13-Year-Old Table Tennis Prodigy Elizabeth Emenike Targets African Dominance
Thirteen-year-old Nigerian table tennis player Elizabeth Emenike has declared her ambition to become Africa's top-ranked U-15 player after winning the U-13 title at a national championship.
Inter Milan are favourites to retain their Serie A title despite changes in their squad, while their rivals Napoli and AC Milan are looking to build on last season's momentum.
Italy's flag football 'Blue Team' has qualified for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics after reaching the final in Dusseldorf, marking a historic achievement for the non-contact sport.
Tata Steel sells its stake in Indian Super League side Jamshedpur FC to Goa-based club Churchill Brothers for a token amount of ₹100 ($1.05).
Drought conditions are severely impacting UK sporting venues, with football pitches, cricket grounds, and golf courses suffering from parched, dry grass. Aerial and ground-level images reveal the extent of the damage across England and Wales.
Celta Vigo's season-opening LaLiga match against Osasuna has been postponed due to a fungal outbreak affecting the pitch at Estadio de Balaidos.
Reuters marks 50 years since Lella Lombardi's last F1 start, noting only two women have raced in the championship and no woman has scored a full point.
UEFA, CONCACAF and AFC slam Infantino, say football 'belongs to no individual'
Three major football confederations (UEFA, CONCACAF, AFC) have jointly criticized FIFA President Gianni Infantino over his handling of a proposed World Cup commercial rights sale, accusing him of deception and placing personal interests above the collective. They demand a…
Don Nelson, a Hall of Fame coach and five-time NBA champion as a player, has died at 86. He had a 31-year coaching career and was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2012.
FIFA defends Infantino hitting out at critics trying to 'undermine' him
FIFA has defended its president, Gianni Infantino, against what it calls a "concerted and ongoing effort" to undermine his leadership, following reports of a "departure payment" made to a woman during his time at UEFA and backlash over an aborted World Cup stake sale plan.
Dutch rider Demi Vollering wins the eighth stage of the Tour de France Femmes, securing the yellow jersey and taking the overall lead.
Filippo Pelati, a 19-year-old Italian artistic swimmer, earned his fourth medal at the European Championships in Paris, securing a silver in the free solo event. This adds to his previous silver in technical solo and a silver and bronze in mixed duet.
The Queensland government has unveiled concept plans for the 2032 Brisbane Olympic stadium precinct at Victoria Park, aiming to retain two-thirds green space and create a lasting legacy.
Chelsea have signed experienced striker Danny Welbeck on a two-year deal from fellow Premier League club Brighton & Hove Albion. Welbeck, 35, scored 14 goals in 40 appearances in all competitions for Brighton last term.
French automotive group Cosmobilis and private credit investor Park Square Capital acquired the commercial rights to the World Rally Championship on Friday in what the governing body hailed as the 'deal of the century' for the sport.
Non-profit fan network Football Supporters Europe (FSE) has opposed FIFA's proposal to sell a stake in the World Cup, calling for reform amid widespread criticism from UEFA and other confederations.
FIFA plans to create a $20 billion subsidiary for the World Cup, offering private equity stakes to reshape global soccer's commercial landscape and challenge Europe's financial dominance. This move, condemned by UEFA, aims to democratize the sport by providing significant…
Red Bull have hired Gwen Lagrue, who worked with Formula One leader Kimi Antonelli at Mercedes, to run its junior driver programme from next year.
New Zealand head coach Rob Walter has confirmed Henry Nicholls will retain the number three test spot after his strong performances helped secure a 2-1 series victory over England.
Nikki Hiltz won the women's 1,500m race at the U.S. National Championships in New York, breaking the tape with a time of 4:06.92.
World Cup: IOC says won't ask FIFA chief to explain Balogun red card controversy
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has stated it will not investigate FIFA chief Gianni Infantino regarding a controversy over U.S. player Folarin Balogun's red card at the World Cup.
Formula One has been driven too much by business decisions and needs to remember it is a sport, according to McLaren's world champion Lando Norris. He believes the sport should focus on making the best possible racing experience for drivers and fans, rather than prioritiz…
All eight riders of the German cycling team Red Bull-Bora-hansgrohe underwent controversial night-time doping controls during the Tour de France, following similar checks on other top competitors.