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LIV Golf events to receive world ranking points: official

Players in LIV Golf tournaments will be eligible to receive world ranking points for the first time from this year, the Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR) announced on Tuesday.

Bethell spins England to 3-0 sweep over Sri Lanka in World Cup warm-up

Jacob Bethell underlined his importance to England's T20 World Cup hopes as he spun them to a hard-fought 12-run win over Sri Lanka to complete a 3-0 clean sweep at Pallekele on Tuesday.

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Morocco's Bono 'one of best goalkeepers in the world'

While Brahim Diaz scored in five straight matches and steered Morocco to an Africa Cup of Nations semi-final against Nigeria on Wednesday, goalkeeper Yassine Bounou has also played a key role.

Salah and Mane meet again with AFCON final place on the line

Three years after they last appeared together, Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah meet again on Wednesday on opposing sides as Senegal and Egypt clash for a place in the Africa Cup of Nations final.

Osimhen finds AFCON scoring touch to give Nigeria cutting edge

If there was a moment that summed up Nigeria's failed World Cup qualifying campaign, it was perhaps Victor Osimhen's incredible miss during a crunch play-off against Gabon.

Sabalenka favourite at Australian Open but faces Swiatek, US threats

Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka is favourite to win a third Australian Open in four years but faces strong competition from a United States contingent led by Coco Gauff and defending champion Madison Keys.

Gay Australian footballer Cavallo alleges former club was homophobic

Gay footballer Josh Cavallo on Tuesday accused former club Adelaide United of being homophobic, saying it led to his departure, an allegation the team categorically rejected.

Global Sports Brand U.S. Polo Assn. Announced as Official Jersey and Apparel Sponsor for the Legendary Snow Polo World Cup St. Moritz

WEST PALM BEACH, FL AND ST. MORITZ, SWITZERLAND / ACCESS Newswire / January 13, 2026 / U.S. Polo Assn., the official sports brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA), will make its debut as the Official Jersey and Apparel Sponsor of the 41stSnow Polo World Cup St. Moritz, taking place January 23-25, 2026, on the iconic frozen lake of St. Moritz. U.S. Polo Assn.'s inaugural partnership with the world's most prestigious and legendary snow polo tournament underscores the brand's authentic ties to the game and its continued commitment to supporting polo around the world.

Paris FC's Ikone stuns PSG to knock out former club from French Cup

Paris Saint-Germain academy product Jonathan Ikone came back to haunt his old club on Monday as he scored the only goal in Paris FC's 1-0 win over their city rivals to reach the last 16 of the French Cup.

Slot angered by 'weird' Szoboszlai error in Liverpool FA Cup win

Dominik Szoboszlai produced a sublime goal and a ridiculous error as Liverpool eased to a 4-1 win over third-tier Barnsley to reach the FA Cup fourth round.

Szoboszlai plays hero and villain in Liverpool's FA Cup win

Dominik Szoboszlai produced a sublime goal and a ridiculous error as Liverpool eased to a 4-1 win over third-tier Barnsley to reach the FA Cup fourth round.

Koepka rejoins PGA Tour under new rules for LIV players

Five-time major winner Brooks Koepka announced his return to the PGA Tour on Monday under a new progam that creates a pathway back to the tour for stars who joined the Saudi-backed LIV Golf circuit.

Ex-France, Liverpool defender Sakho announces retirement

Former France, Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain defender Mamadou Sakho announced his retirement on Monday aged 35.

France scrum-half Le Garrec likely to miss start of Six Nations

La Rochelle scrum-half Nolann Le Garrec, who was expected to be back-up to Antoine Dupont for France in the Six Nations, is likely to miss the start of the tournament after announcing on Monday he will be sidelined "for the moment".

Australia captain Alyssa Healy to retire from cricket

Australia captain Alyssa Healy said on Tuesday she will to retire from cricket in March after the team's home series with India, ending a storied career.

How Alonso's dream Real Madrid return crumbled so quickly

Xabi Alonso's reign as Real Madrid coach lasted less than eight months as the Spaniard agreed a deal to depart from the Spanish giants on Monday.

Alonso leaves Real Madrid, Arbeloa appointed as coach

Real Madrid said Monday that coach Xabi Alonso has left the Spanish giants by mutual consent, to be replaced by Alvaro Arbeloa.

Rosenior plots long Chelsea stay as Arsenal loom

New Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior said Monday he would love to be at the club for six years or longer as he prepares for a blockbuster League Cup semi-final against Arsenal.

Kenya's NY marathon champ Albert Korir gets drug suspension

Kenya's former New York marathon champion Albert Korir was provisionally suspended on Monday after testing positive for a performance-enhancing drug in the latest hit to the reputation of the country's running programme.

Carrick is frontrunner for interim Man Utd job: reports

Michael Carrick is in pole position to be named as Manchester United's interim manager until the end of the season, according to media reports on Monday.

Variawa leads South African charge over Dakar dunes

Saood Variawa led a South African one-two in the eighth stage of the Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia on Monday ahead of Toyota team-mate Henk Lategan.

French coach and football pundit Rolland Courbis dies at 72

Rolland Courbis, a former French player and coach often called in to rescue teams from relegation who became an outspoken media pundit, has died aged 72, his employer RMC said on Monday.

AFCON organisers investigate incidents after Algeria-Nigeria clash

The Confederation of African Football said Monday it had opened an investigation and warned of possible disciplinary action after "potentially unacceptable behaviour" as players clashed on the pitch at the end of the Cup of Nations quarter-final between Algeria and Nigeria.

Trailblazing Milos Raonic retires from tennis

Trailblazing former world number three Milos Raonic announced his retirement from tennis on Monday, ending a career that earned him eight ATP titles.

NBA-best Thunder beat the Heat as T-Wolves edge Spurs

Reigning NBA Most Valuable Player Shai Gilgeous-Alexander sparked defending champion Oklahoma City to victory on Sunday while Anthony Edwards led Minnesota's last-minute fightback to beat San Antonio.

Ukraine's Kostyuk defends 'conscious choice' to speak out about war

Ukrainian tennis player Marta Kostyuk has defended her "conscious choice" to address the plight of her country during the trophy presentation of a pre-Australian Open event in Brisbane.

Eagles stunned by depleted 49ers, Allen leads Bills fightback

The injury-hit San Francisco 49ers sent the reigning Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles crashing out of the NFL playoffs on Sunday in a stunning wild card round upset.

Australian Open 'underdog' Medvedev says he will be hard to beat

Three-time Australian Open runner-up Daniil Medvedev will be an underdog at the opening Grand Slam of the year, but the Russian warned he will be hard to beat in his current form.

In-form Bencic back in top 10 for first time since having baby

Belinda Bencic powered back into the top 10 Monday for the first time since having a baby, with the in-form Swiss brimming with confidence ahead of the Australian Open.

Swiatek insists 'everything is fine' after back-to-back defeats

Iga Swiatek insists "everything is fine" despite back-to-back losses in the lead-up to the Australian Open, with the world number two "super sore" but confident of recovering for the season-opening Grand Slam.

Napoli stay in touch with leaders Inter thanks to talisman McTominay

Scott McTominay kept Napoli in touch with Serie A leaders Inter Milan with a brace in Sunday's entertaining 2-2 draw at the San Siro, after AC Milan were held to a 1-1 draw at Fiorentina.

Lens continue winning streak, Endrick opens Lyon account in French Cup

Ligue 1 leaders Lens ploughed to a 3-0 victory at third-tier Sochaux in a snow-delayed round of 32 French Cup match on Sunday, while Real Madrid loanee Endrick scored his first goal for Lyon as he netted the winner against Lille.

McTominay double gives Napoli precious point at Serie A leaders Inter