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🎾 Tennis

Djokovic to make China Open return after shock first-round exit in New York

Novak Djokovic will return to the China Open ⁠after an 11-year absence, the 24-time Grand Slam champion announced on Wednesday, ‌as he looks to rebuild momentum after slipping ‌to world number 12 and suffering ‌a shock first-round exit at the ‌US Open.

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Vice-president says UEFA 'united and concerted' in effort to replace Infantino

UEFA remains on course to find a credible challenger to FIFA President Gianni Infantino and has not allowed its campaign for change to dissolve into wishful thinking, vice-president ⁠Laura McAllister said on Wednesday.

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📰 Cricket

India select Kohli and Rohit for West Indies ODIs as Nigam joins Asian Games squad

Stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma headline India's One-Day International squad for their ⁠upcoming home series against the West Indies, while Vipraj Nigam has replaced injured spinner Varun Chakaravarthy in ‌the Asian Games squad.

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📰 Volleyball

Sweden bow out of European Championship with victory over Slovakia

Sweden have signed off on their 2026 Men's European Volleyball Championship campaign with a 3-1 victory over Slovakia that ensured they avoided finishing bottom of Group A in Modena, Italy.

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Flashscore sources: Liverpool confident of new Rio Ngumoha deal amid Arsenal interest

Liverpool are confident they will agree a new contract with Rio Ngumoha despite fresh interest in the teenager from Arsenal.

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LaLiga president Javier Tebas criticises Real Madrid trio for Ceuta shirt incident

La Liga president Javier Tebas criticised three Real Madrid stars, including Kylian Mbappe, on Wednesday for not properly wearing a t-shirt supporting the people of Ceuta, a Spanish territory in north Africa affected by a migration crisis.

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⚽ Football

Will we find the next Mbekezeli Mbokazi or Shandre Campbell in Mozambique?

The last time South Africa were in Mozambique for the Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations COSAFA Qualifiers in 2024, there were players in the squad who have gone on to stardom overseas, raising the question of who we will see emerge this year.

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Giant killers Brabrand shock Viborg to reach Round of 16 in Danish Cup tournament

2nd Division bottom side Brabrand on Wednesday afternoon stunned the Danish football world when they beat Superliga outfit Viborg 2-1 to seal their ticket for the Round of 16 in the Danish Cup tournament. This was the third time within two seasons that Brabrand knocked out a Superliga side in the Danish Cup, as they also ousted FC Nordsjaelland and Randers from the competition last season.

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The pros and cons of Tottenham signing Forest's Morgan Gibbs-White in January

Things haven't really gone according to plan for Roberto De Zerbi and his Tottenham Hotspur side so far this season.

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Muto on target as Kobe see off Port FC to begin Asian Champions League with win

Vissel Kobe secured a 2-1 win over Port FC through ⁠Yoshinori Muto's deft finish as the Japanese side made the perfect start to the league phase of the ‌Asian Champions League Elite in Thailand on Wednesday.

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Flashscore sources: Man Utd & Spurs tracking in-form Freiburg striker Matanovic

Manchester United and Tottenham are continuing to monitor Igor Matanovic, after sources confirmed both clubs have maintained an interest in the Freiburg striker.

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🎾 Tennis

WTA Finals to be staged in North Carolina for ⁠at least three years from 2027

The Women's Tennis Association will stage its season-ending WTA Finals in Charlotte, North Carolina, for at least ⁠three years from 2027, Chair Valerie Camillo said, as the tour seeks to take greater control of its flagship event amid concerns over its finances.

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German FA president calls for 'end of Infantino system' as UEFA push for reform

DFB President Bernd Neuendorf has distanced himself from FIFA boss Gianni Infantino more clearly than ever before and wants to bring down his "system", he told German media.

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Are Lampard's Coventry more proof he isn't capable of managing at the top level?

Frank Lampard has long been considered one of, if not the best, midfielders that England has produced.

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FIFA to present failed FFE proposal to FIFA Council following criticism

FIFA said on Thursday that a review of the withdrawn ⁠FFE proposal would be presented to the world soccer body's Council, after criticism from Denmark's football ‌chief Jesper Moller over a lack of answers regarding the ‌abandoned project.

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'I want to win everything': Yves Bissouma on fresh start and ambitions at Ajax

In his first interview with club media, Ajax midfielder Yves Bissouma has commented on why he joined the club and what he wants to achieve in Amsterdam.

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Enzo Maresca defends VAR officials after Man City benefit from derby error

Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca on Wednesday expressed sympathy for VAR officials after his team benefited from a clear error in their 1-0 win against Manchester United.

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📰 Racing

Monaco set to become one of 10 record sprint weekends in 2027 F1 calendar

Monaco's tight and twisty streets will host a Formula 1 sprint for the first time next season with a ⁠record 10 race weekends, including the scheduled opener in Bahrain, featuring the format on a 24-round calendar published on Wednesday.

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Nordfeldt left out and Elanga joins injury list as Sweden name Nations League squad

There is no place for Kristoffer Nordfeldt in the Sweden squad for the upcoming UEFA Nations League (UNL) matches, while Anthony Elanga has joined the absentee list having picked up an injury playing for Newcastle United.

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Another Serie A sacking: Bologna ditch Tedesco for Palladino after just four rounds

Serie A side Bologna have ⁠sacked manager Domenico Tedesco after just four matches in ‌charge, the club said on Wednesday, ‌with former Fiorentina and Atalanta ‌coach Raffaele Palladino replacing him.

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Saudi side Al Taawoun punished over derogatory Jota chants aimed at Al Hilal's Neves

Al Taawoun fans taunted Al Hilal's Ruben Neves with chants about his former friend Diogo Jota, chants that have now been punished.

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📰 Cricket

Brook keen to learn from 'hero' Pietersen after superb 42-ball England ton

England white-ball captain Harry Brook hopes "hero" Kevin Pietersen can inspire him to even greater heights after watching highlights of the 2005 Ashes before smashing a 42-ball century against Sri Lanka.

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Kamara and Bergstrom return as Finland announce squad for UEFA Nations League

Glen Kamara has been called up to the Finland squad for the first time in a year, while goalkeeper Lucas Bergstrom returns to the squad after injury had previously prevented him from joining the squad in 2026

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Edouard Mendy reveals talks with coach Patrick Vieira before quitting Senegal

Former Chelsea goalkeeper Edouard Mendy has revealed he held talks with new Senegal coach Patrick Vieira before he made the decision to retire from national team duties.