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Guardiola concedes Man City 'could not cope' with PSG as European hopes flicker

Pep Guardiola admitted his Manchester City side "could not cope" with Paris Saint-Germain after throwing away a two-goal lead to lose 4-2 to the French side on Wednesday, leaving their Champions League hopes on the brink.

PSG push Man City to brink with stunning Champions League comeback

Paris Saint-Germain produced a stunning second-half fightback as they recovered from two goals down to beat Manchester City 4-2 in a Champions League thriller on Wednesday, a result which leaves Pep Guardiola's side still at risk of an early exit.

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Rampant Swiatek has ball 'listening' to her in rout of Raducanu

Iga Swiatek warned Saturday her best was yet to come and the ball was "listening" to her as she sounded an ominous warning to her Australian Open rivals with a third-round rout of Emma Raducanu.

Scratchy Navarro dumps Jabeur out of Australian Open

Emma Navarro ended the Australian Open of triple Grand Slam finalist Ons Jabeur Saturday, but it was another scratchy performance from the three-set specialist.

Brutal Swiatek routs Raducanu to reach Australian Open last-16

A relentless Iga Swiatek stayed on course for a maiden Australian Open title as she powered into the second week with a statement victory over Emma Raducanu on Saturday.

Tsunami survivor Sasaki overcame tragedy to reach MLB

Roki Sasaki is Major League Baseball's hottest new star but he had to struggle through adversity to get there, losing his father and grandparents in Japan's deadly 2011 tsunami.

'We're entertainers': Pegula backs Djokovic call to jazz up tennis

Jessica Pegula has backed Novak Djokovic's call for more entertainment for fans, saying tennis should become less "stuffy" and "uppity."

Marathon man Draper warns Alcaraz he's in for a battle

Marathon man Jack Draper says Carlos Alcaraz will have a battle on his hands when they meet in the Australian Open last 16, with the Briton showing remarkable staying power to set up the clash.

Hoffman, Hoey share PGA Tour lead in La Quinta

Charley Hoffman, seeking a fifth US PGA Tour title at the age of 48, had 10 birdies in a nine-under-par 63 on Friday to share the halfway lead in the American Express tournament with Rico Hoey of the Philippines.

Japanese star Sasaki announces joining LA Dodgers

Japanese prodigy Roki Sasaki announced on Friday he is joining the Los Angeles Dodgers following a frenzied Major League Baseball battle for the coveted pitcher's signature.

Kvaratskhelia signs for Paris Saint-Germain from Napoli

Georgia winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia on Friday completed a move to Paris Saint-Germain from Italian league leaders Napoli, the French champions announced.

Lille warm up for Liverpool clash by going third in Ligue 1, Monaco lose

Lille warmed up for next week's trip to Liverpool in the Champions League by coming from behind to beat Nice 2-1 on Friday and climb up to third place in Ligue 1 as they capitalised on Monaco's surprise defeat earlier.

Man Utd and Scotland great Denis Law dies aged 84

Manchester United and Scotland great Denis Law has died at the age of 84, sparking a wave of heartfelt tributes to a man known at Old Trafford as "The King".

Frankfurt heap more pain on Dortmund as Marmoush eyes Man City move

Eintracht Frankfurt overcame the imminent departure of in-form Omar Marmoush to beat Borussia Dortmund 2-0 at home on Friday, heaping more misery on the slumping visitors.

Frankfurt heap more pain on struggling Dortmund

Eintracht Frankfurt overcame the pre-match loss of in-form Omar Marmoush to beat Borussia Dortmund 2-0 at home on Friday, heaping more misery on the slumping visitors.

With Kvaratskhelia sale, Napoli turn page on historic Scudetto triumph

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia's big-money move to Paris Saint-Germain closes the book on Napoli's stunning 2023 Serie A title triumph, his departure meaning all of the biggest stars of that campaign have now moved on.

Pochettino wants to see some Argentine spirit in his USA squad

USA national team coach Mauricio Pochettino has been quick to praise the quality of American players but says he wants to inject some Argentine spirit and patriotism into his squad.

Former Man Utd striker and 'football giant' Denis Law dies aged 84

Former Manchester United and Scotland striker Denis Law, who has died at the age of 84, was hailed Friday as a "football giant" whose "memory will live on forever more".

Sloppy Monaco stunned by Ligue 1 strugglers Montpellier

Monaco's slump in form continued on Friday ahead of their return to Champions League action as the principality club blew a lead to lose 2-1 away to Ligue 1's bottom club Montpellier.

Denis Law, the king of Man Utd's 'holy trinity'

With his eye for goal and effervescent personality, Denis Law was the darling of a generation as the Scotland striker played a key role in Manchester United's rise from tragedy to triumph.

Frankfurt drop Marmoush against Dortmund, confirm Man City talks

Eintracht Frankfurt on Friday left forward Omar Marmoush out of their matchday squad for the home clash with Borussia Dortmund due to "transfer talks" with Manchester City.

Frankfurt drop Marmoush against Dortmund, confirm transfer talks

Eintracht Frankfurt on Friday left forward Omar Marmoush out of their matchday squad for the home clash with Borussia Dortmund due to "transfer talks with another club," believed to be Manchester City.

Sixers star Embiid sidelined with knee swelling

Philadelphia 76ers star center Joel Embiid will miss the team's upcoming three-game road trip with swelling in his surgically repaired left knee, the NBA team said Friday.

Kipchoge says there's more to come after London Marathon

Eliud Kipchoge has dismissed speculation that the upcoming London Marathon will be his farewell race after confirming Friday he plans to run at the age of 40.

Maresca says transfer speculation a 'disaster' for Chelsea

Enzo Maresca said on Friday managing Chelsea during the January transfer window has been a "disaster", with players unsettled because of speculation linking them with moves away from the London club.

Premier League title battle not a two-horse race, says Arteta

Mikel Arteta said on Friday the Premier League title race cannot be boiled down to a straight shootout between Arsenal and Liverpool as he urged his players to relish the battle.

Postecoglou defends Spurs' lack of action in transfer market

Ange Postecoglou on Friday defended Tottenham's lack of activity in the January transfer window, saying the club is "working as hard as it can" to bring in reinforcements for his injury-hit squad.

Bayern's Palhinha back training after two-month injury absence

Bayern Munich midfielder Joao Palhinha returned to team training on Friday after a two-month absence as he continues his recovery from a thigh injury.

Amorim warns chaotic Man Utd to brace for 'rollercoaster' ride

Ruben Amorim has warned that Manchester United's season will continue to be a "rollercoaster" ride as players learn to adapt to his system following a dramatic 3-1 win against Southampton.

Swiss von Allmen claims maiden World Cup win in Wengen Super-G

Switzerland's Franjo von Allmen claimed a surprise maiden win in the men's World Cup Super-G race at home in Wengen on Friday.

'Frustrated' McIlroy nine shots off Dubai pace, Rahm misses cut

Rory McIlroy will need a spectacular weekend to win a third straight Dubai Desert Classic title after slipping nine shots behind halfway leader Ewen Ferguson on Friday, while Jon Rahm missed the cut.

Belgium sack national team coach Tedesco

Belgium's football association on Friday announced the sacking of national team coach Domenico Tedesco after disappointing performances at Euro 2024 and in the Nations League.

Djokovic 'big fan' of Collins' reaction to Melbourne hecklers

Novak Djokovic called Danielle Collins' feisty reaction to Australian Open hecklers "funny" and "smart" after himself getting riled up during his third-round win on Friday.

Miami Dolphins chosen for NFL's first game in Spain

The Miami Dolphins will feature in the first NFL game to be held in Spain as the league expands its international footprint, organisers announced on Friday.

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