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Vinicius seals Real Champions League progress as PSG edge out Monaco
Vinicius Junior sealed Real Madrid's progress to the Champions League last 16 on Wednesday with the clincher against Benfica as holders Paris Saint-Germain edged out 10-man Ligue 1 rivals Monaco.
Galatasaray survive Juve scare to squeeze into Champions League last 16
Galatasaray scraped through to the last 16 of the Champions League despite throwing away a three-goal aggregate lead at 10-man Juventus on Wednesday, with two extra-time goals limiting the Turkish outfit to a 3-2 defeat.
PSG survive Monaco scare to reach Champions League last 16
Paris Saint-Germain came from behind and then survived a late scare against 10-man Monaco, drawing 2-2 in the second leg of their Champions League knockout phase play-off tie on Wednesday to reach the last 16 with a 5-4 aggregate victory.
Vinicius hits winner as Real Madrid eliminate Benfica after racism row
Vinicius Junior scored the winner on the night as Real Madrid beat Benfica 2-1 in the Champions League on Wednesday, progressing 3-1 on aggregate to the last 16.
Harden fractures thumb in blow to in-form Cavaliers
Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden fractured his thumb against the New York Knicks and is questionable to play their next game, the team said Wednesday.
Last-gasp Atalanta eliminate Dortmund to reach Champions League last 16
A stoppage-time Lazar Samardzic penalty took Atalanta to a 4-1 victory over Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday, sending the Italian side to the last 16 of the Champions League 4-3 on aggregate.
Hakimi, set to face trial for rape, in PSG team for Champions League game
Paris Saint-Germain defender Achraf Hakimi, who is facing trial for alleged rape, was included in his team's starting line-up for the second leg of their Champions League play-off tie against Monaco on Wednesday.
New Zealand knock sorry Sri Lanka out of T20 World Cup
New Zealand knocked co-hosts Sri Lanka out of the T20 World Cup on Wednesday with a 61-run win in Colombo that boosted their semi-final hopes.
Van der Poel to make season bow at Omloop Het Nieuwsblad
Former road race world champion Mathieu van der Poel will start his season at Omloop Het Nieuwsblad in Belgium this weekend, his Alpecin–Premier Tech team announced on Wednesday.
Mbappe season on ice ahead of silverware sprint, World Cup
French superstar Kylian Mbappe may have to put his season on hold because of a knee problem, with his main goals fast coming into view -- a first major trophy with Real Madrid, and a second World Cup triumph.
New Zealand produce late flurry to reach 168-7 against Sri Lanka
New Zealand recovered after a mini-collapse to post 168-7 against Sri Lanka in T20 World Cup Super Eight clash in Colombo on Wednesday.
No Ahmedabad advantage for South Africa against West Indies: Maharaj
South Africa spinner Keshav Maharaj denied on Wednesday that his side will have an advantage in their T20 World Cup showdown against the West Indies in Ahmedabad after playing four of their five matches there.
Scotland fans skirt World Cup rules for kilt bags
Scotland fans have been given a reprieve from strict stadium rules to wear sporrans over their kilts at the World Cup later this year.
Arctic underdogs Bodo/Glimt topple Champions League giants in 'fairytale'
In the space of just over a month, three massive football names, Manchester City, Atletico Madrid, and now Inter Milan, have fallen to Bodo/Glimt -- a small Norwegian club based inside the Arctic Circle.
Hakimi, set to face trial for rape, in PSG Champions League matchday squad
Paris Saint-Germain defender Achraf Hakimi, who is facing trial for alleged rape, was included in his team's matchday squad ahead of their Champions League play-off phase second leg tie against Monaco on Wednesday.
Man Utd financial results show profit increase after job cuts
Manchester United chief executive Omar Berrada highlighted the "positive financial impact of our off-pitch transformation" after the club recorded a profit increase following their recent job cuts.
Samson in India's mix for high-stakes clash against Zimbabwe
Defending champions India are looking to bolster their faltering opening combination ahead of a dare-not-lose T20 World Cup clash against Zimbabwe to keep hopes of making the semi-finals alive.
Ferguson inspiring Hearts' bid for Scottish title history
Hearts manager Derek McInnes says Manchester United legend Alex Ferguson is giving him valuable advice in the club's chase for an historic Scottish Premiership title.
Snoop Dogg's Swansea party showcases Championship glow-up
Frenzied fans, dreams of hitting the Premier League jackpot and "the smell of weed in the tunnel": Snoop Dogg's arrival at Swansea heralded the latest chapter in the English Championship's celebrity inspired makeover.
Turmoil deepens for 2030 Olympic Games as chief executive quits
The chief executive of the 2030 Winter Olympics organising committee (Cojop) in the French Alps has stepped down after a serious falling out with the president Edgar Grospiron, it was announced on Wednesday.
England's Brook gains redemption after 'hardest winter of my life'
Richly talented but much maligned, England captain Harry Brook finally achieved redemption at Pallekele stadium in Kandy after a torrid few months -- and came of age as a leader.
Redknapp's Gold Cup dream sparked by late grandmother
English football icon Harry Redknapp told AFP that his late grandmother, the inspiration for his love of horse racing, "wouldn't believe" he had a horse that is "running in the (Cheltenham) Gold Cup".
Harden hails 'special' Cavs after emphatic win over Knicks
The Cleveland Cavaliers emphatically got back to winning ways Tuesday, coasting to a 109-94 victory over the New York Knicks as their recent star signing James Harden scored 20 points.
Humble Japan ready to win hearts at Women's Asian Cup
Japan's Greenland-born women's football coach Nils Nielsen is no fan of Donald Trump but he loves his team and believes they can become fan favourites at the Asian Cup in Australia.
Marquez targets eighth MotoGP title as season opens in Thailand
Defending champion Marc Marquez launches his bid for a record-equalling eighth MotoGP world title as the season opens this week in Thailand.
Giant killers Bodo/Glimt continue remarkable rise with Inter triumph
Bodo/Glimt are on the march in the Champions League after dumping out European giants Inter Milan, the latest chapter in a remarkable rise for the tiny club from north of the Arctic Circle.
Bodo/Glimt knock Inter out of Champions League as Newcastle, Atletico reach last 16
Norway's Bodo/Glimt pulled off one of the most remarkable results in modern Champions League history on Tuesday, beating last season's runners-up Inter Milan 2-1 at San Siro to reach the last 16 with a 5-2 aggregate triumph, while Newcastle United, Atletico Madrid and Bayer Leverkusen also went through.
Australian Open chief Tiley steps down to take top US job
Australian Open chief Craig Tiley is stepping down after a "transformative" tenure to run the US Tennis Association (USTA), the Australian governing body said Wednesday.
FIFA boss 'very reassured' about World Cup in Mexico despite violence
FIFA boss Gianni Infantino told AFP on Tuesday he was "very reassured" about Mexico's hosting of games in the football World Cup, in his first comments on the violence triggered by the killing of a drug cartel leader.
Newcastle complete cruise into Champions League last 16
Newcastle United completed their stroll into the Champions League last 16 with a 3-2 win over Qarabag on Tuesday to progress 9-3 on aggregate over the Azeri champions.
Leverkusen through to Champions League last 16 after Olympiacos draw
Bayer Leverkusen are through to the last 16 of the Champions League after a scoreless home draw with Olympiacos on Tuesday, winning their play-off round tie 2-0 on aggregate.
Bodo/Glimt sink Inter to continue Champions League fairy tale
Bodo/Glimt completed the greatest achievement in the Norwegian minnows' history on Tuesday by winning 2-1 at Inter Milan and reaching the last 16 of the Champions League, 5-2 on aggregate.