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Liverpool showdown brings back 'beautiful memories' for PSG coach Luis Enrique

Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique said Friday that the prospect of a Champions League quarter-final against Liverpool brought back "beautiful memories" of last year's encounter between the sides which his team won on penalties.

Ntamack returns for Toulouse to face France rival Jalibert

France hooker Peato Mauvaka said on Friday his Toulouse and Test team-mate Romain Ntamack will want to prove his worth against Matthieu Jalibert this weekend when the two fly-halves come face to face in a titanic French Top 14 tussle in Bordeaux.

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Title race not over vows Guardiola after Man City held by Forest

Pep Guardiola insisted the Premier League title race is not over after Manchester City's shock 2-2 draw against lowly Nottingham Forest handed the initiative to leaders Arsenal.

Rosenior hails 'world class' Joao Pedro after hat-trick crushes Villa

Liam Rosenior labelled Joao Pedro "world class" after the Brazilian striker's hat-trick inspired a 4-1 rout of Aston Villa on Wednesday.

Real Sociedad edge rivals Athletic to reach Copa del Rey final

Mikel Oyarzabal slotted home a late penalty to fire Real Sociedad into the Copa del Rey final with a 1-0 win over Basque rivals Athletic Bilbao on Wednesday, securing a 2-0 aggregate semi-final triumph.

Chelsea boost top four push as Joao Pedro treble routs Villa

Joao Pedro hit a hat-trick as Chelsea thrashed Aston Villa 4-1 on Wednesday to improve their prospects of qualifying for the Champions League.

Leverkusen sink Hamburg to keep in touch with top four

A second-half Christian Kofane goal earned Bayer Leverkusen a 1-0 win at Hamburg to draw them closer to the Bundesliga's top four on Wednesday.

Love match: WTA No. 1 Sabalenka announces engagement

Aryna Sabalenka's latest bid for a first Indian Wells title hasn't started, but the world number one still had reason to celebrate as she announced her engagement on the eve of the tournament.

Man City falter as Premier League leaders Arsenal go seven points clear

Manchester City stumbled in the Premier League title race on Wednesday, held to a costly 2-2 draw by Nottingham Forest as Bukayo Saka's goal against Brighton sent Arsenal seven points clear.

Man City title bid rocked by Forest draw

Manchester City's bid to win the Premier League title suffered a potentially fatal blow in a surprise 2-2 draw against lowly Nottingham Forest on Wednesday.

Defending champ Draper ready to ramp up return at Indian Wells

Jack Draper, riding high after capturing a first ATP Masters 1000 title at Indian Wells last year, returns to California in rebuilding mode again after a near six-month injury absence.

Arsenal extend lead in title race after Saka sinks Brighton

Arsenal showed they don't always have to rely on set-pieces as Bukayo Saka sealed a 1-0 win against Brighton that moved the Premier League leaders a step closer to the title on Wednesday.

Alcaraz unbeaten run under threat from Sinner, Djokovic at Indian Wells

Former champion Carlos Alcaraz aims to extend his perfect start to 2026 at Indian Wells while Jannik Sinner returns to the California desert seeking to fill a gap in his resume with his first title of the year.

'Miracle to walk' says golfer after lift shaft fall

Italian golfer Andrea Pavan said it felt "like a miracle" to be walking again after leaving hospital just a week after plunging down an empty lift shaft.

No choke but 'walloping', South Africa coach says of T20 flop

South Africa coach Shukri Conrad on Wednesday made no excuses and called his team's nine-wicket defeat by New Zealand in the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup a "walloping".

Allen's record ton powers New Zealand into T20 World Cup final

New Zealand's Finn Allen blasted the fastest century in T20 World Cup history in Kolkata on Wednesday as his side hammered South Africa by nine wickets to reach the final.

Scotland's Steyn expects Six Nations 'fun' against France

Kyle Steyn believes players and fans alike are in for an entertaining encounter when his Scotland side face tournament leaders France in Saturday's much-anticipated Six Nations clash in Edinburgh.

Tudor tells Spurs that relegation battle isn't real pressure

Tottenham interim boss Igor Tudor insists fighting to avoid relegation is not real pressure as he urged his struggling team to show the "courage" required to win their survival battle.

Jansen fifty lifts South Africa to 169-8 against New Zealand

Marco Jansen hit an unbeaten 55 to lift South Africa from a precarious 77-5 to 169-8 against New Zealand in the first semi-final of the T20 World Cup on Wednesday.

Farrell makes changes for Wales game, Gibson-Park set for 50th Ireland cap

Ireland coach Andy Farrell has made five changes to the starting XV that hammered England last month, for Friday's Six Nations match at home to Wales.

India are rightly favourites, but anything can happen in T20: Brook

Harry Brook conceded on Wednesday that India were favourites to win the T20 World Cup on home soil, but warned them that England's "perfect performance" was "just around the corner".

Donald to captain Europe again at 2027 Ryder Cup

Luke Donald will captain Europe again at the 2027 Ryder Cup at the Adare Manor course in Ireland as he bids to become the first man to lead a side to three consecutive wins in the competition, officials announced Wednesday.

Kounde, Balde out for Barca ahead of Newcastle Champions League tie

Barcelona will be without defenders Jules Kounde and Alejandro Balde for their Champions League last 16 tie against Newcastle after they were diagnosed with hamstring injuries on Wednesday.

Van Aert suspects 'sabotage' after return race scuppered by puncture

Belgian rider Wout Van Aert claimed he suspects "sabotage" after his return to racing at the Samyn Classic was hit by a late puncture.

India eye special performance to conquer 'street-smart' England

India will need a "special performance" to beat a "street-smart" England in their T20 World Cup semi-final in Mumbai, bowling coach Morne Morkel warned on Wednesday.

Six Nations strugglers Wales make three changes for Ireland clash

Wales have made three changes as they bid to end their long Six Nations losing streak away to Ireland on Friday.

Japan's Ohtani eyes back-to-back World Baseball Classic titles

Shohei Ohtani on Wednesday warned his Japan team-mates to expect a bumpy ride as they go in search of back-to-back World Baseball Classic titles, starting this week in Tokyo.

Iran women's team have 'so much concern' about families at home

Iran coach Marziyeh Jafari said Wednesday her team had "so much concern" about their families at home as war rages with players "fully disconnected" from them during the Women's Asian Cup.

In-demand Brumbies coach Larkham extends contract

ACT Brumbies coach Stephen Larkham extended his contract Wednesday with the Super Rugby club until 2028, rebuffing any potential moves.

Cavs upset Pistons, Spurs thrash Sixers

The Cleveland Cavaliers shrugged off to the injury absence of star point guard Donovan Mitchell to score a 113-109 upset of the Eastern Conference-leading Detroit Pistons on Tuesday.

Pressure on Norris as Formula One enters new era in Melbourne

A new era in Formula One revs up this week with Lando Norris starting his world title defence and Cadillac making their debut at a wide-open Australian Grand Prix that will test the impact of sweeping rule changes.

Sabalenka backs 'best-of-five' Slam proposal, Swiatek against

World number one Aryna Sabalenka on Tuesday voiced her support for a proposal to make women's matches best-of-five sets during the later stages of Grand Slam tournaments.

Tennis world rocked by Middle East war as Indian Wells begins

With top players stranded in the Middle East by war and a tournament scrapped due to falling drone shrapnel, the glamorous globe-trotting world of tennis has not been spared the "brutal" reality of recent events, stars said at Indian Wells on Tuesday.

New Zealand's All Blacks name Dave Rennie as coach

New Zealand's All Blacks named Dave Rennie on Wednesday as head coach, replacing Scott Robertson who was sacked midway through a four-year contract.

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