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All Blacks hoping to bounce back against worried Italy
New Zealand are looking to end their year on a high against Italy on Saturday after last weekend's painful defeat to France left the All Blacks ruing missed chances.
Ranieri begins Roma salvage mission at Serie A table toppers Napoli
Claudio Ranieri's baptism of fire as Roma boss begins on Sunday when he leads his boyhood club at Serie A leaders Napoli, one of a trio of tough tests awaiting the veteran coach as the Italian top flight gets back underway.
Guardiola says 'I could not leave now' as he signs new Manchester City deal
Pep Guardiola has extended his contract as manager of Premier League champions Manchester City for a further two seasons, saying Thursday "I could not leave now" with the club facing arguably the toughest period of his time at the Etihad Stadium.
Formula One's exclusive club of four-title winners
If Red Bull's Max Verstappen sees off Lando Norris to seal the Formula One world championship in Las Vegas on Saturday, he will become just the sixth driver to win four titles.
Ohtani, Judge are unanimous choices for MLB MVP awards
Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani and New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge were named unanimous choices for Major League Baseball's 2024 Most Valuable Player awards on Thursday.
Ohtani wins MLB's National League Most Valuable Player Award
Shohei Ohtani was named Major League Baseball's National League Most Valuable Player on Thursday after a historic 2024 season that ended with his first World Series title.
Arsenal, Bayern, Man City reach Women's Champions League quarters
Arsenal booked theirs and Bayern Munich's places in the quarter-finals of the Women's Champions League on Thursday thanks to a late winner against Juventus, while Manchester City also progressed.
Crisis-hit Cowboys nearing rock-bottom ahead of Commanders clash
Long-suffering fans of the Dallas Cowboys could be forgiven for thinking that their season from hell couldn't possibly get any worse.
Italy, Australia set up Davis Cup semi-final clash
World number one Jannik Sinner triumphed in singles and doubles to help Davis Cup holders Italy beat Argentina 2-1 on Thursday to reach the semi-finals.
South Korean An grabs lead at LPGA Tour Championship
South Korea's An Na-rin fired a bogey-free eight-under-par 64 to seize a one-stroke lead after Thursday's opening round of the LPGA's season-ending Tour Championship.
Sinner saves Davis Cup holders Italy against Argentina, forces decider
World number one Jannik Sinner rescued Davis Cup holders Italy in the quarter-finals on Thursday, tying their quarter-final battle with Argentina at 1-1 and forcing a doubles decider.
Fiji's Loganimasi in for banned Radradra against Ireland
Ponipate Loganimasi will replace the suspended Semi Radradra when Fiji face Ireland in Dublin on Saturday, in one of three changes to the Pacific islanders' thrilling win over Wales a fortnight ago.
NFL issues security alert to teams about home burglaries
The NFL has issued an alert to team security officials and players union officials about organized criminals targeting players' home, including recent burglaries of Kansas City stars Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce.
'World's best coach' Gatland 'won't leave Wales' - Howley
Under-fire Wales boss Warren Gatland is the "world's best coach" and going nowhere, according to assistant Rob Howley.
Argentina lead Davis Cup holders Italy
Argentina claimed a 1-0 lead on Davis Cup holders Italy in the quarter-finals on Thursday as Francisco Cerundolo swept to a convincing 6-4, 6-1 victory over Lorenzo Musetti.
Jones says Scotland need to beat Australia 'to be taken seriously'
Huw Jones believes the success of Scotland's November international campaign will be judged on whether they beat a rejuvenated Australia at Murrayfield on Sunday.
'More cautious' Dupont covers up in heavy Parisian snow before Argentina Test
France captain Antoine Dupont said on Thursday he had been "more cautious" than his team-mates as he wrapped up from head-to-toe to stave off heavy snow in their final training session before facing Argentina in Paris.
Spurs boss Postecoglou hails 'outstanding' Bentancur despite Son slur
Ange Postecoglou has insisted Rodrigo Bentancur is an "outstanding person" after the Tottenham midfielder was punished this week for using racist language regarding team-mate Son Heung-min.
Australia defeat USA to reach Davis Cup semis
Australia defeated record 28-time Davis Cup winners the United States in a decisive doubles rubber on Thursday to reach the semi-finals with a hard-fought 2-1 victory.
Returning Vonn targets St Moritz World Cup races
US ski great Lindsey Vonn will target a return to World Cup racing aged 40 in St Moritz next month, the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) confirmed.
Ramos nears PSG return as Sampaoli makes Rennes bow
Paris Saint-Germain hope to have striker Goncalo Ramos available again soon after he returned to training ahead of Friday's game against Toulouse, while former Argentina coach Jorge Sampaoli makes his Ligue 1 return this weekend with Rennes.
Farrell hands Prendergast first Ireland start for Fiji Test
Sam Prendergast's composed performance on his debut in Ireland's 22-19 win over Argentina has earned him the starting spot at fly-half for Saturday's Test with Fiji at Lansdowne Road.
Stuttgart's Undav set to miss rest of year with hamstring injury
Stuttgart forward Deniz Undav looks set to miss the remainder of the year after picking up a hamstring injury in training, coach Sebastian Hoeness said Thursday.
Cane, Perenara to make All Blacks farewells against Italy
Sam Cane and TJ Perenara will make their international rugby union farewells this weekend after being selected in a strong All Blacks line-up to face Italy in Turin.
Special reunion in store for France's Flament against 'hot-blooded' Argentina
France lock Thibaud Flament faces Argentina on Friday holding a special relationship on and off the field with the south American country.
Fritz pulls USA level with Australia in Davis Cup quarters
Taylor Fritz beat Australia's Alex de Minaur 6-3, 6-4 to pull the United States level at 1-1 in the Davis Cup quarter-finals and force a doubles decider.
Leicester's Fatawu to miss rest of season after Ghana injury
Leicester winger Abdul Fatawu will miss the rest of the season after suffering an anterior cruciate ligament injury on Ghana duty.
High-flying Bayern face injury woes as crucial phase looms
Bayern Munich's home clash with Augsburg on Friday kickstarts a crucial run of fixtures for the German giants, who are struggling under the weight of injuries in key positions.
Verstappen cool on F1 championship hopes in Vegas
Max Verstappen played down his prospects of clinching a fourth consecutive drivers' world championship at this weekend's Las Vegas Grand Prix.
Australia's Kokkinakis beats USA's Shelton in Davis Cup thriller
Thanasi Kokkinakis edged Ben Shelton 6-1, 4-6, 7-6 (16/14) to put Australia 1-0 up on record 32-time Davis Cup winners the United States in the quarter-finals on Thursday.
Two-time Olympic triathlon champion Alistair Brownlee retires
Alistair Brownlee the first triathlete to successfully defend his Olympic title announced his retirement on Thursday.
Norris admits 'probably too late' for Formula One title dream
McLaren's Lando Norris said on Wednesday he has acquired the experience to challenge for a Formula One world championship but it is "probably too late" to stop Max Verstappen taking a fourth consecutive title this weekend.