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Emotions high as All Blacks eye top ranked Ireland's crown
New Zealand captain Scott Barrett said Thursday his side are expecting an "intense" Test against Ireland in Dublin as the All Blacks covet Ireland's world number one ranking.
F1 drivers blast FIA chief's 'tone and language' in swearing row
Formula One drivers on Thursday blasted the "tone and language" used by FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem amid a row over swearing at press conferences.
Unbeaten NFL Chiefs try to match best-ever start by downing Denver
Undefeated Kansas City will try to match the greatest start in team history on Sunday when the two-time reigning Super Bowl champion Chiefs play host to the Denver Broncos.
Swiatek eliminated from WTA Finals, Krejcikova into semis
World number two Iga Swiatek was eliminated from the WTA Finals on Thursday after Barbora Krejcikova defeated Coco Gauff to secure her spot in the semi-finals at the expense of the Pole.
World number two Swiatek eliminated from WTA Finals group stage
Poland's Iga Swiatek will not successfully defend her WTA Finals title after being knocked out of the season-ending tournament in the group stage on Thursday.
Former US national team coach Arena to guide MLS Earthquakes
Former US national team coach Bruce Arena, the winningest coach in Major League Soccer history, was named the new coach and sporting director of the San Jose Earthquakes on Thursday.
Fleetwood ties course record to grab lead in Abu Dhabi
Tommy Fleetwood equalled the course record with a 10-under-par 62 to take a one-stroke lead at the Abu Dhabi Championship while Rory McIlroy started strongly Thursday as he bids to seal another Race to Dubai title.
Milan's Morata a doubt for Cagliari clash with head trauma
Alvaro Morata could miss AC Milan's Serie A match at Cagliari this weekend after his club said on Thursday that he had been hospitalised after hurting his head during training.
Sinner avoids rival Alcaraz in ATP Finals groups
Jannik Sinner avoided his key rival Carlos Alcaraz in the ATP Finals group draw on Thursday, as the Italian aims for his first title at the season-ending event on home soil.
Australia pick rugby league convert Suaalii to face England
Rugby league convert Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii will make his Australia debut having yet to play a game of senior club rugby union after being named in the Wallabies team to play England at Twickenham on Saturday, with coach Joe Schmidt saying "if not not now, when?".
England hand first call-ups to Hall, Harwood-Bellis
England interim manager Lee Carsley called up Newcastle left-back Lewis Hall and Southampton defender Taylor Harwood-Bellis for the first time on Thursday as he named his final squad.
Family background perfect prep for All Blacks challenge, says Doris
Caelan Doris says his interest in psychology and his parents being psychotherapists were helping him as he prepares to captain Ireland in a blockbuster Test against New Zealand on Friday.
Mbappe left out of France squad for November internationals
Kylian Mbappe has been left out of the France squad for their upcoming UEFA Nations League matches against Israel and Italy after coach Didier Deschamps omitted the Real Madrid superstar from his list of players named on Thursday.
Buoyant Inter gunning for leaders Napoli and Serie A summit
Inter Milan have top spot in Serie A in their sights as they host league leaders Napoli this weekend boosted by a gritty win over Arsenal in the Champions League.
Jones changes six for Japan's Test against France
Eddie Jones made six changes to the Japan side to face France in Paris on Saturday.
Championship side Coventry sack manager Robins
Coventry City on Thursday sacked manager Mark Robins after a poor start to their season in the English Championship.
Dupont back to skipper France against Japan
Antoine Dupont will make his return to the France team as captain for Saturday's Test against Japan after sitting out the last 13 months of international duty.
Man City's Ortega receives first Germany call-up
Manchester City goalkeeper Stefan Ortega has been called up to Germany for the first time, after coach Julian Nagelsmann on Thursday named his Nations League squad.
Celtic's Furuhashi called up for Japan's World Cup qualifiers
Celtic striker Kyogo Furuhashi was called up by Japan for the first time in a year Thursday as they prepare to face Indonesia and China in World Cup qualifying.
Curry outduels Tatum in Warriors win, Nuggets roll Thunder
Stephen Curry outdueled Olympic team-mate Jayson Tatum in a battling Golden State Warriors win over the Boston Celtics on Wednesday as the Oklahoma City Thunder's unbeaten start to the season ended against Denver.
Doris has mindset to meet Irish captaincy challenges
Caelan Doris, the son of psychotherapists and armed with a psychology degree, would appear to be ideal captain material for Ireland and as his status has grown, he has shown leadership over the sensitive issues of mental health and concussion.
Curry outduels Tatum as Warriors down Celtics
Stephen Curry outdueled Olympic team-mate Jayson Tatum as the Golden State Warriors extended their strong start to the season with a 118-112 road victory over the Boston Celtics on Wednesday.
Irish face All Blacks in rematch of World Cup thriller
Ireland meet New Zealand on Friday at Lansdowne Road in a rematch of last year's epic Rugby World Cup quarter-final which dashed Irish dreams of lifting the trophy.
Superstar Dupont returns 'better than before' for France's November Tests
French rugby's golden boy Antoine Dupont is set to feature for his country's 15-a-side on Saturday for the first time since a morale-denting Rugby World Cup exit a little over a year ago.
Scandal-hit Samoa 'miss opportunity' with November Tests absence
The best teams in Test rugby clash this weekend as the November internationals get into full swing with the likes of World Cup winners South Africa heading to Scotland and Ireland hosting New Zealand.
Crespo out as Al Ain coach, months after Champions League glory
Hernan Crespo has been sacked as coach of Al Ain, the club from the United Arab Emirates said, six months after he guided them to glory in the AFC Champions League.
King, Carty tons as West Indies thrash England
Brandon King and Keacy Carty blasted centuries as the West Indies scored a series-clinching eight-wicket victory over England in the third and final game of their One-Day International series at Kensington Oval on Wednesday.
Raygun retires from breaking after 'upsetting' Olympic backlash
Australian breakdancer Rachael "Raygun" Gunn has announced her retirement from competition, citing a "really upsetting" backlash following her performance at the Paris Olympics.
Arteta vows Arsenal will recover from troubled spell
Mikel Arteta surveyed the wreckage of Arsenal's controversial Champions League defeat at Inter Milan and insisted his spluttering side will emerge from the rubble to salvage their troubled season.
Inter Milan sink Arsenal in Champions League, Atletico sting PSG late on
A Hakan Calhanoglu penalty gave Inter Milan a 1-0 victory over Arsenal in the Champions League on Wednesday, while a 93rd-minute winner ensured Atletico Madrid left Paris with all three points.
Calhanoglu fires Inter to Champions League win over angered Arsenal
Hakan Calhanoglu fired Inter Milan to a 1-0 win over Arsenal on Wednesday to continue their unbeaten start in the Champions League and inflict a first defeat on the Gunners in this year's revamped tournament.
Atletico stun PSG in Champions League with last-gasp Correa winner
Substitute Angel Correa scored a dramatic winner with the last kick of the game as Atletico Madrid snatched a 2-1 victory away to Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday, kickstarting their Champions League campaign and casting a large cloud over the French club's European hopes.