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Shakib Al Hasan to miss rest of World Cup, day after 'timed out' row

Injured Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan was ruled out of the rest of the World Cup on Tuesday, the day after his controversial role in cricket's "timed out" row.

Rooney opens up over alcohol struggles early in his career

Wayne Rooney has described his abuse of alcohol early in his football career as a "release", saying he would drink "almost until I'd pass out".

Sri Lanka court restores sacked cricket board in latest twist

Sri Lanka's Court of Appeal quashed the sports minister's decision to sack the country's crisis-ridden cricket board and restored the expelled officials on Tuesday pending a full hearing.

Five controversies involving Bangladesh's Shakib Al Hasan

Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan has ignited a new debate over the spirit of cricket after Sri Lanka's Angelo Mathews was "timed out" in a fiery World Cup clash.

Australia's Smith out as Afghanistan bat in World Cup clash

Star batsman Steve Smith was left out of Australia's side for their World Cup clash against Afghanistan in Mumbai on Tuesday.

Sri Lanka court restores sacked cricket board

Sri Lanka's Court of Appeal quashed the sports minister's decision to sack the country's crisis-ridden cricket board and restored the expelled officials on Tuesday pending a full hearing.

Ex-All Blacks boss Foster says family threatened with knife in Paris

Former New Zealand coach Ian Foster revealed Tuesday that his wife and daughter were threatened by a man wielding a knife in Paris during the Rugby World Cup.

Without a Fight wins Melbourne Cup as Zahra triumphs again

Without a Fight beat heavy favourite Vauban on Tuesday to win the Aus$8 million (US$6 million) Melbourne Cup, with jockey Mark Zahra claiming back-to-back victories in a dominant ride.

Chargers defense dominates in Jets rout

The Los Angeles Chargers defeated the New York Jets 27-6 on Monday after a ferocious defensive display that saw opposing quarterback Zach Wilson sacked eight times.

Mark Zahra-ridden Without a Fight wins Melbourne Cup

Without a Fight stunned heavy favourite Vauban on Tuesday to win the Aus$8 million (US$6 million) Melbourne Cup, with jockey Mark Zahra claiming back-to-back victories in a dominant ride.

What's gone wrong for Erik ten Hag at Man Utd?

Manchester United are in desperate need of a win at FC Copenhagen in the Champions League on Wednesday as they battle to avoid an embarrassing group-stage exit.

Giants' Jones out for season with knee injury: team

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones will miss the rest of the NFL season after suffering torn knee ligaments in his team's defeat to Las Vegas at the weekend, the Giants confirmed on Monday.

Swiatek thrashes Pegula to win WTA Finals, reclaim No.1 ranking

Poland's Iga Swiatek thrashed Jessica Pegula to win the WTA Finals on Monday, sealing her return to world number one.

Swiatek thrashes Pegula to win WTA Finals, seal No.1 ranking

Poland's Iga Swiatek thrashed Jessica Pegula to win the WTA Finals on Monday, sealing her return to world number one.

Postecoglou blasts VAR after nine-man Spurs beaten by Chelsea

Ange Postecoglou admitted he does not like VAR as the Tottenham boss blasted the replay system's influence on his side's "out of control" 4-1 defeat against Chelsea on Monday.

Jackson treble fires Chelsea to chaotic victory over nine-man Spurs

Chelsea ended nine-man Tottenham's unbeaten start to the Premier League season as Nicolas Jackson's hat-trick inspired a 4-1 win in a chaotic clash filled with VAR drama on Monday.

Luton 'saddened' by tragedy chanting in Liverpool clash

Luton have threatened to ban supporters found to have taken part in "tragedy chanting" during Sunday's Premier League clash with Liverpool.

Mathews brands Shakib 'disgraceful' for 'stooping so low'

Sri Lanka's Angelo Mathews branded Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan as "disgraceful" after he became the first player in 146 years of international cricket to be given "timed out" in a bitter World Cup clash.

Luis Enrique 'optimistic' as homebodies PSG face San Siro test

Luis Enrique feels positive about Paris Saint-Germain's chances in Tuesday's Champions League clash at AC Milan despite an uncertain away record in his first few months at the helm.

Mathews brands Shakib 'disgraceful' for 'timed out' World Cup dismissal

Sri Lanka's Angelo Mathews branded Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan as "disgraceful" after he became the first player in 146 years of international cricket to be given "timed out" in a bitter World Cup clash.

Three things we learned from the Brazilian Grand Prix

Max Verstappen and Red Bull continued their domination of the Formula One season on Sunday while their rivals, once again, toiled in frustrated pursuit.

'A huge blow': Newcastle's Burn to miss two months with spinal injury

Newcastle defender Dan Burn is set to miss "a couple of months" with a spinal injury, manager Eddie Howe announced on Monday.

Russian Olympic body appeals IOC suspension at CAS

Russia's Olympic body on Monday launched an appeal against its suspension by the International Olympic Committee at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), the sports tribunal said.

'Umpire asked me if I was serious', says Shakib in 'timed out' controversy

Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan said he "didn't know if it was right or wrong" and that the umpires asked if he was "serious" when he controversially appealed to have Sri Lanka batsman Angelo Mathews given "timed out" in the World Cup on Monday.

Bangladesh beat Sri Lanka at World Cup after Mathews 'timed out' row

Sri Lanka batsman Angelo Mathews became the first player to be given "timed out" in the 146-year history of international cricket on Monday in a fiery World Cup clash won by Bangladesh.

Haaland trains with Man City after injury scare

Erling Haaland has eased fears over his fitness by training ahead of Manchester City's Champions League clash with Young Boys on Tuesday.

France coach Galthie remains 'man for the job' says Ntamack

France coach Fabien Galthie remains the "man for the job" despite the hosts' elimination in the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals, fly-half Romain Ntamack insisted on Monday.

Rashford wants end to 'malicious rumours' over Man Utd future

Marcus Rashford has pleaded for an end to "malicious" gossip about his future at Manchester United after he missed the weekend win at Fulham due to an injury.

Benzema's misfiring Al Ittihad beaten in Asian Champions League

Karim Benzema's Al Ittihad suffered their first defeat in this season's Asian Champions League when they were beaten 2-0 by Air Force Club in Iraq on Monday to pile the pressure on manager Nuno Espirito Santo.

England to play Brazil, Belgium before Euro 2024

England will host Brazil and Belgium at Wembley in March as part of their preparations for Euro 2024, the Football Association announced on Monday.

Benzema's misfiring All Ittihad beaten in Asian Champions League