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Messi, Bonmati nominated for FIFA best player awards
Lionel Messi and Aitana Bonmati were named as finalists for the FIFA best players of the year awards by world football's governing body on Thursday.
Suryakumar thrashes century for India against South Africa
Suryakumar Yadav hit a dazzling century as India set South Africa a challenging target in the third and final Twenty20 international at the Wanderers Stadium on Thursday.
Six shirts worn by Messi at World Cup sell for $7.8 mn
Six football shirts worn by Argentine megastar Lionel Messi at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar have sold for $7.8 million at auction, the auction house told AFP on Thursday.
Kompany says Cup of Nations too soon for South Africa's Foster
Burnley boss Vincent Kompany believes it is too early in Lyle Foster's recovery from mental health problems for him to join up with South Africa for the Africa Cup of Nations.
Rebecca Welch to become Premier League's first female referee
Rebecca Welch will become the first female referee of a Premier League match after being appointed to oversee Fulham's game against Burnley on December 23.
Juventus boss Allegri plays down title hopes
Juventus can go top of Serie A on Friday but coach Massimiliano Allegri still insists his side are outsiders for this season's Serie A crown.
Arsenal boss Arteta escapes ban after referee rant
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta will face no punishment from England's Football Association following his complaints about refereeing standards after a defeat by Newcastle last month.
Cooper vows to hold his nerve amid Forest slump
Nottingham Forest manager Steve Cooper insisted on Thursday he has no need for a vote of confidence from the club's owner as he tries to lift the side out of a Premier League slump.
Dupont recalls shirt-swapping memory with Care before Harlequins reunion
Toulouse's Antoine Dupont said on Thursday he had kept Harlequins scrum-half Danny Care's shirt since the France captain's first Champions Cup start more than eight years ago.
Postecoglou tells Spurs' Romero to expect tackle scrutiny
Ange Postecoglou said on Thursday he has told Tottenham Hotspur defender Cristian Romero his tackling technique will be under the microscope for the rest of the season.
Reims' Still denies Sunderland meeting
Reims coach Will Still said on Thursday he had not met with bosses at Sunderland despite reports linking him with a move to the Championship club.
French tennis legend Noah 'super excited' at Paralympics challenge
Former Grand Slam winner Yannick Noah described his appointment Thursday as captain of France's men's wheelchair tennis team at the 2024 Paris Paralympics as "a fantastic adventure".
Farrell to stay as Ireland coach until end of 2027 Rugby World Cup
Andy Farrell has signed a two-year contract extension too keep him as Ireland head coach until the end of the 2027 Rugby World Cup, it was announced Thursday.
Man City rising star Hamilton elated by debut goal
Micah Hamilton said he had been left struggling for words following his goalscoring debut for Manchester City in the Champions League.
Bennett snatches surprise win in first downhill of the season
American skier Bryce Bennett was the surprise winner of the first men's World Cup downhill of the season at Val Gardena in Italy on Thursday.
Howley back in Wales coaching staff after betting ban
Rob Howley has been restored to Wales' coaching staff for the first time since being banned for breaching betting regulations, it was announced on Thursday.
Exeter's Baxter says ban on overseas-based players good for England
Exeter's director of rugby Rob Baxter said on Thursday England must maintain their ban on selecting overseas-based players despite the furore sparked by Henry Arundell's unavailability for the national side.
Warner slams 164 as Australia take control against Pakistan
Veteran opener David Warner hammered a gritty 164 to silence the critics and steer Australia to 346-5 against an inconsistent Pakistan attack in the first Test at Perth on Thursday.
No guilt for Eddie Jones after taking Japan job
Eddie Jones said Thursday that he did not "feel any guilt at all" about becoming Japan's head coach, six weeks after he walked out on the Wallabies.
Warner hits century as Australia reach 210-2 at tea against Pakistan
Veteran opener David Warner hammered an unbeaten century to silence critics and steer Australia to 210-2 at tea against an inexperienced Pakistan attack in the first Test at Perth.
LIV chief Norman says 'more apples will fall' after Rahm move
LIV Golf chief executive Greg Norman says that Jon Rahm's move to the Saudi-backed circuit will "create a domino effect" of more high-profile players making the lucrative jump.
Stosur named Australia's Billie Jean King Cup captain
Eight-time Grand Slam champion Samantha Stosur was Thursday named captain of Australia's Billie Jean King Cup team, succeeding Alicia Molik.
Antetokounmpo scores 64 in stormy Bucks win, Lakers down Spurs
Giannis Antetokounmpo erupted for a career-high 64 points as the Milwaukee Bucks avenged last week's in-season tournament exit to the Indiana Pacers with an ill-tempered 140-126 victory on Wednesday.
Leinster wary of potential Champions Cup 'sting' before Sale visit
Four-time winners Leinster host Sale in the second round of Champions Cup on Saturday with a cautious mindset despite last weekend's statement win over double holders La Rochelle.
Make friends, start winning again: Eddie Jones' Japan inbox
Eddie Jones has been named Japan's rugby head coach for a second time, six weeks after quitting Australia following their disastrous World Cup.
Warner slams 72 not out against Pakistan in first Test
David Warner raced to an unbeaten 72 as the veteran Australian opener and partner Usman Khawaja amassed 117 without loss by lunch on day one of the first Test against Pakistan on Thursday.
Australia's Khawaja wears black armband in muted Gaza protest
Usman Khawaja wore a black armband and put tape over messages on his shoes supporting people in Gaza in a muted protest during the first Test Thursday against Pakistan.
All Blacks great Williams calls Eddie Jones 'a disgrace'
All Blacks great Sonny Bill Williams launched a stinging attack on Eddie Jones on Thursday, calling him "a disgrace" who "obviously lied" to the Australian players and fans.
Man City go for full house of trophies at Club World Cup
Pep Guardiola is hoping to complete his trophy haul as Manchester City manager at the Club World Cup in Saudi Arabia as the Gulf Kingdom shows off its wares in hosting a major international football tournament for the first time.
PSG, Porto into Champions League last 16 as Newcastle exit
Paris Saint-Germain and Porto qualified for the Champions League last 16 on Wednesday as Newcastle bowed out of Europe after losing 2-1 at home to AC Milan.
Newcastle squad 'exposed' in Champions League exit - Howe
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe said his side's lack of strength in depth was exposed after bowing out of the Champions League in the group stage on Wednesday.
Porto eliminate Shakhtar to secure Champions League knockout place
Porto reached the Champions League last 16 on Wednesday as Galeno netted a double and veteran Pepe scored in a 5-3 victory in their winner-takes-all clash with Ukraine's Shakhtar Donetsk.