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Messi, Argentina to face old foe Chile in Copa America
Lionel Messi and Argentina will get the chance to avenge their defeats to Chile in the 2015 and 2016 Copa America finals after being grouped with their old rivals in the draw for next year's tournament on Thursday.
Crisis-club Lyon look to start the fightback against lowly Toulouse
Floundering Lyon will look to stop the rot when they host fellow Ligue 1 strugglers Toulouse on Sunday, with the home team six points from safety.
Arsenal primed for Emery reunion as Man City fight to end slump
Arsenal's grip on the Premier League's top spot will be under threat from their old boss Unai Emery when the leaders travel to surging Aston Villa on Saturday.
Kewell in frame after Muscat steps down at Japan's Yokohama
Kevin Muscat has stepped down as coach of Japanese side Yokohama F. Marinos, the club said, with reports on Friday linking fellow Australian Harry Kewell to the job.
Returning Osaka targets Paris Olympics, more Grand Slam titles
A "nervous" Naomi Osaka has targeted a place at next year's Paris Olympics and more Grand Slam titles after she makes her eagerly anticipated return to tennis.
Upstart Pacers topple Bucks to reach NBA Cup final
Tyrese Haliburton scored 27 points to propel the Indiana Pacers to a 128-119 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday and into the title match of the inaugural NBA in-season tournament.
Messi, Miami heading to Hong Kong for pre-season friendly
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami will play a pre-season friendly in Hong Kong in February as part of the club's first ever international tour, the Major League Soccer side said Thursday.
Spanish ace Rahm confirms jump to LIV Golf
Reigning Masters champion Jon Rahm is making the jump to LIV golf, the Spanish star confirmed on Thursday.
Clash of styles between Crew and LAFC awaits in MLS Cup
The Columbus Crew seek their third MLS title and Los Angeles FC are aiming for back-to-back championships in Saturday's MLS Cup final which promises to be a true contrast in styles.
West Ham battle back to heap pain on wasteful Spurs
Early-season Premier League pacesetters Tottenham slipped to a fourth defeat in five matches on Wednesday, going down 2-1 to West Ham after throwing away the lead yet again.
Eagles No.1 seed hopes on line in Cowboys blockbuster
One of the NFL's most ferocious rivalries is poised for another bruising instalment on Sunday when the Dallas Cowboys host the Philadelphia Eagles in a clash that could determine the No.1 seed in the playoffs.
West Ham battle back to heap pain on Spurs
Early-season Premier League pacesetters Tottenham slipped to a fourth defeat in five matches on Wednesday, going down 2-1 to West Ham after throwing away the lead yet again.
Ten Hag admits he was warned off 'impossible' Man Utd job
Erik ten Hag said he was warned off taking on the "impossible job" of Manchester United manager but admitted he could not resist the challenge at Old Trafford.
MLS Cup could be final bow for Chiellini and Vela
Los Angeles FC are one win away from becoming just the third team in Major League Soccer's history to win back-to-back titles but for the club's two best known players Saturday's championship game could also be their final bow.
Everton stun Newcastle to move out of Premier League relegation zone
Everton climbed out of the Premier League relegation zone despite a 10-point deduction as goals from Dwight McNeil, Abdoulaye Doucoure and Beto earned a 3-0 win over Newcastle on Thursday.
Spanish ace Rahm poised to join LIV golf: reports
Spanish star Jon Rahm is poised to join LIV Golf in a deal worth hundreds of millions of dollars, multiple US media outlets reported on Thursday.
Nadal not certain 2024 will be last year of his career
Rafael Nadal said on Thursday he could not confirm that 2024 would be his final season before retirement, saying it "makes no sense" to set a deadline for the end of his career.
US firm Arctos Partners takes minority stake in Paris Saint-Germain
French champions Paris Saint-Germain said Thursday that the US investment firm Arctos Partners had acquired a minority stake in the Qatari-owned French club.
Italy's anti-doping tribunal chases four-year ban for Pogba
France's World Cup winner Paul Pogba is facing the possibility of a lengthy ban after Italy's national anti-doping tribunal called for a four-year suspension for the Juventus midfielder, a club source told AFP on Thursday.
McTominay urges Man Utd to show consistency
Scott McTominay called on Manchester United to show consistency after they lifted the pressure on under-fire boss Erik ten Hag with a 2-1 win against Chelsea.
Emery refuses to label surging Villa as title contenders
Unai Emery refused to label Aston Villa as Premier League title contenders after his side climbed to third place with a 1-0 win against champions Manchester City.
Munro slams 99 as Heat crush Stars to open Big Bash League
Big-hitting New Zealander Colin Munro slammed an unbeaten 99 to help steer Brisbane Heat to a 103-run thrashing of Glenn Maxwell's Melbourne Stars Thursday on the opening day of Australia's Twenty20 Big Bash League.
German pair triumphs in short programme at Beijing Grand Prix
Newcomers Minerva Fabienne Hase and Nikita Volodin claimed figure skating gold in the pairs short programme at the Grand Prix Final in Beijing on Thursday.
'Struggling' Man City leave Guardiola with title headache
Pep Guardiola admits "struggling" Manchester City's unexpected stumble in the Premier League title race has left him searching for solutions to the champions' problems.
All Black Barrett looking to 'mentally refresh' in Japan
All Blacks playmaker Beauden Barrett said Thursday that he plans to "mentally refresh" during his season-long sabbatical in Japan before returning to play for New Zealand next year.
Suarez fires farewell double to end Brazilian adventure
Luis Suarez scored twice in his farewell match for Gremio as the Brazilian side defeated Fluminense 3-2 at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro on Wednesday.
Kyrgios, Raducanu missing from Australian Open entry list
Showstopper Nick Kyrgios and former US Open champion Emma Raducanu were notable absentees Thursday from the 2024 Australian Open entry list, but Rafael Nadal and Naomi Osaka are set for their Grand Slam comebacks.
World Cup stars 'make some coin' as Japan rugby season kicks off
Almost half the players who started the World Cup final including All Blacks captain Sam Cane will be in action when Japan's club rugby season kicks off this weekend.
Curran redemption as England thrash West Indies to level ODI series
Sam Curran bounced back with a match-winning bowling display as England scored a series-levelling six-wicket victory over the West Indies in the second One Day International in Antigua on Wednesday.
Klopp slams 'ignorant' TV presenter after kick-off comment
Jurgen Klopp blasted an "ignorant" television presenter for making a joke about Liverpool's next game after Wednesday's 2-0 win at Sheffield United being on a Saturday lunchtime.
Relentless Villa beat stuttering Man City, Liverpool win
Aston Villa beat champions Manchester City on Wednesday to extend their remarkable winning run at home as Liverpool closed to within two points of leaders Arsenal with victory at Sheffield United.
Wallabies star winger Nawaqanitawase quits for rugby league
Rising Wallabies star Mark Nawaqanitawase is set to switch codes and join rugby league powerhouse Sydney Roosters, with the winger opting Thursday against a new contract with Rugby Australia.