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Howe 'not 100 percent' on Newcastle return after pneumonia

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe admitted he does not feel "100 percent" after returning to work following his serious bout of pneumonia.

Liverpool have 'big responsibility' to win title at Anfield: Slot

Arne Slot believes Liverpool have a "big responsibility" to clinch the Premier League title in front of their own fans when Tottenham visit Anfield on Sunday.

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Wales a tall order even without injured stars: Sexton

Johnny Sexton says Ireland may be facing a Wales side lacking many established stars in their Six Nations opener on Saturday but it would be "insulting" to the players replacing them to talk about it being an easier challenge.

NFL star Tom Brady confirms retirement

NFL icon Tom Brady confirmed his retirement from the sport on Tuesday, officially bringing the curtain down on a glittering 22-season career.

Norman says new Asian series offers 'powerful new force on world golf'

A Saudi Arabia-backed group headlined by Australian great Greg Norman on Tuesday unveiled a new 10-event series aimed at "setting the Asian Tour up as a powerful new force on the world golf stage" in the latest twist in the balance of power at the top of the game.

Barcelona accuse Bartomeu's board of 'serious criminal behaviour'

Barcelona's previous board, led by former president Josep Maria Bartomeu, showed "very serious criminal behaviour", a lawyer hired by the club said on Tuesday.

Celtic reap rewards of Japanese market on and off the pitch

Celtic and Rangers will renew their rivalry on Wednesday in a crucial battle for supremacy in the Scottish Premiership with a new legion of fans set to rise at the crack of dawn to tune in from Japan.

Ex-Wallabies fly-half Harris exits Pau early after injury nightmare

Former Wallabies fly-half Mike Harris has brought his two-year contract with Pau to a premature end after an injury-plagued year-and-a-half in south-western France, the Top 14 side announced on Tuesday.

Red-hot Japan down Saudis to move closer to World Cup

In-form Japan took a huge step towards World Cup qualification with a 2-0 home win over group leaders Saudi Arabia on Tuesday.

Dele Alli wants to be 'happy' again after Everton move

Dele Alli said he wanted to rediscover the joy of playing football after securing a move to Frank Lampard's Everton in an effort to revive his faltering career.

Financial probe into previous Barcelona board found 'very serious criminal behaviour' - lawyer

Barcelona's previous board, led by former president Josep Maria Bartomeu, showed "very serious criminal behaviour", a lawyer hired by the club said on Tuesday.

Premier League transfer window: winners and losers

Premier League clubs splashed the cash in the January transfer window, with most of the spending coming from teams scrambling to survive.

Unrest at home gives Burkina Faso 'added motivation' at Cup of Nations

Burkina Faso coach Kamou Malo admitted that news of political unrest in the country is spurring his team on at the Africa Cup of Nations as they prepare for Wednesday's semi-final against Senegal.

Senegal beginning to live up to billing after slow AFCON start

After a slow start to their Africa Cup of Nations campaign, Sadio Mane's Senegal are finally starting to justify their tag as pre-tournament favourites heading into Wednesday's semi-final against Burkina Faso.

Winter Olympics superpower Norway fears bittersweet backlash

When does Olympic dominance risk undermining the very sport that conferred that status?

Joao Cancelo signs contract extension at Man City

Joao Cancelo has signed a two-year contract extension keeping him at Manchester City until 2027, the Premier League leaders announced on Tuesday.

Premier League clubs spend nearly £300 million in transfer window

Premier League clubs splashed out nearly £300 million in January -- the second-highest amount ever spent in the winter transfer window -- boosted by a flurry of late big-money moves.

'Spirited on the slope': The downhill rise of Petra Vlhova

Before she became one of the world's top skiers, Petra Vlhova was a little girl with a speech impediment and a love for riding motorbikes growing up in the shadow of the Tatra mountains in Slovakia.

Red-hot Sixers slip past Grizzlies, Curry powers Warriors over Rockets

Tyrese Maxey and Tobias Harris combined for 64 points as the Philadelphia 76ers won their fifth straight game with a 122-119 overtime victory over the Memphis Grizzlies in a clash between two of the hottest teams in the NBA on Monday.

Brady says he is still mulling over his NFL future

Tom Brady says he will "know when the time is right" but for now he taking his future "day-by-day" and hasn't made up his mind about retiring from the National Football League.

Cricket Australia denies 'fiery' Langer contract talks

Cricket Australia has denied reports national coach Justin Langer threw a tantrum at a "fiery" meeting after being told he may need to reapply for his job.

Alli, Van de Beek arrivals launch Lampard era at Everton

Dele Alli and Donny van de Beek joined Everton's bid to beat Premier League relegation on transfer deadline day after Frank Lampard was unveiled as the club's new manager.

Eriksen makes comeback at Brentford as Alli joins Lampard at Everton on deadline day

Christian Eriksen made a remarkable return to football on Monday by signing for Brentford, while Everton brought in Dele Alli and Donny van de Beek on the day they announced Frank Lampard as the club's new manager.

Barcelona set to sign Aubameyang from Arsenal - reports

Barcelona were reportedly closing in on the signing of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang on Monday night, after Arsenal agreed to let their former captain leave for free.

PSG thwarted in French Cup by surplus keeper Bulka

Paris Saint-Germain were eliminated from the French Cup on Monday as Marcin Bulka, a goalkeeper they loaned to Nice, saved twice in a penalty shootout to put his new team into the last eight.

Rangers seal shock swoop for Ramsey from Juventus

Rangers bolstered their bid to retain the Scottish Premiership with the loan signing of Aaron Ramsey on Monday from Juventus on loan until the end of the season.

US watchdog warns over athletes' safety at China Olympics

A US rights monitor sounded the alarm Monday over athletes' safety at China's upcoming Winter Olympics, after the host threatened "punishment" for anti-Beijing comments.

Van de Beek loan move launches Lampard era at Everton

Donny van de Beek became Frank Lampard's first signing at Everton after the Dutch midfielder completed a loan move from Manchester United.

Thiem skips Cordoba comeback with another hand injury

Austria's Dominic Thiem has pulled out of his planned comeback from a long injury layoff at the Cordoba Open on Monday because of pain in his hands between his knuckles.

Juve sign Switzerland's Zakaria from Gladbach, unload Bentancur and Kulusevski

Juventus have signed Switzerland midfielder Denis Zakaria from Borussia Moenchengladbach, the Serie A club said on Monday, in a busy transfer deadline day for the Old Lady of Italian football.

Ogier announces his cautious Le Mans debut

Sebastien Ogier, the dominant rally driver of the last decade, will make his debut in the 24 Hours of Le Mans in June, the Richard Mille Racing team announced on Monday.

'Football country' Canada closing in on World Cup berth

Canada coach John Herdman has warned his team against complacency after they moved to the brink of a first World Cup appearance since 1986 with an emotional victory over the United States.

Ndombele rejoins Lyon on loan from Spurs

French international midfielder Tanguy Ndombele has joined Lyon on a six-months loan from Tottenham Hotspur in a deal with an option to purchase, the Ligue 1 side said on Monday.

Ex-England all-rounder Bresnan retires from cricket

Former England all-rounder Tim Bresnan announced his immediate retirement from cricket on Monday at the age of 36.

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