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Asian World Cup qualifying: Only own-goals as Japan and Australia draw 1-1

2 months ago

SAITAMA, Japan (AP) — Two own-goals saw the points shared Tuesday as Japan and Australia drew 1-1 in Asian World Cup qualifying. Shogo Taniguchi accidentally put Australia ahead just...

Ghulam's debut century carries Pakistan as England stay in touch

2 months ago

Kamran Ghulam made a hundred on debut • Getty Images Multan (Pakistan), October 15: Pakistan 259 for 5 (Ghulam 118, Ayub 77) vs England There has been precious little for Pakistan...

Ferguson to leave Man Utd global ambassador role

2 months ago

Sir Alex Ferguson (centre) attended Manchester United's 1-1 draw at Old Trafford in the Europa League against Twente last month. (Getty Images) BBC Sport, October 15 — Sir Alex...

NZ knock Pakistan (and India) out; secure first T20 World Cup semi spot in eight years

2 months ago

That's what it means: New Zealand progress to the semi-finals • ICC/Getty Images Dubai, October 15 — Shortly after Amelia Kerr claimed Sadia Iqbal's wicket to seal New Zealand's first T20 World Cup...

France and Germany beat fierce rivals in Nations League

2 months ago

AP Soccer, October 15 — France and Germany had stand-in forwards to thank for wins over fierce rivals in the Nations League on Monday. With Kylian Mbappé again absent, Randal...

Nigeria set to boycott Afcon 2025 qualifier in Libya

2 months ago

Nigeria captain William Troost-Ekong described the squad's treatment in Libya as "mind games." (Getty Images) BBC Sport, October 14 — Nigeria will boycott their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations...

Semi-final spot at stake as New Zealand face Pakistan

2 months ago

New Zealand will look to seal a semi-final spot on Monday • ICC/Getty Images New Zealand vs Pakistan Dubai, 6pm local time New Zealand squad: Sophie Devine (capt), Suzie Bates,...

De Decker stuns Humphries to win World Grand Prix

2 months ago

De Decker had never previously been past the last 32 of a major PDC tournament. (Simon O'Connor/PDC) BBC Sport, October 14 — Mike de Decker caused a huge upset...

West Indies go 1-0 up after Lewis, King outshine Kamindu, Asalanka

2 months ago

Evin Lewis and Brandon King scored 74 runs in the powerplay for West Indies • AP Photo/Viraj Kothalawala Dambulla, October 14: West Indies 180 for 5 (King 63, Lewis 50, Pathirana...

Yamal leaves Spain squad with muscle strain, will miss game against Serbia

2 months ago

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Teenage standout Lamine Yamal has left Spain’s squad after he strained a muscle in his left leg. Yamal will miss Spain’s Nations League home game against Serbia...

Australia clinch thriller to book yet another semi-final; India on the brink

2 months ago

Phoebe Litchfield was handy with the bat and in the field • ICC/Getty Images Sharjah, October 14: Australia 151 for 8 (Harris 40, McGrath 32, Perry 32, Renuka 2-24, Deepti 2-28)...

UEFA Nations League: England beats Finland 3-1

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Jack Grealish, who has just become a father for the first time, celebrates putting England ahead against Finland in Helsinki. (Getty Images) Helsinki, October 14 — England recovered from...

UEFA Nations League: Greece wins Republic of Ireland 2-0

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Tasos Bakasetas held out a black armband in tribute to George Baldock after scoring Greece's opener. (Getty Images) BBC Sport, October 14 —The Republic of Ireland suffered a third...

Pakistan drop Shaheen, Naseem alongside Babar for next two Tests

2 months ago

Shaheen Shah Afridi and Naseem Shah were left out for the second Multan Test • AFP/Getty Images Lahore, October 13 — Pakistan have made big changes to the squad for the...

Djokovic denied 100th title as Sinner wins in Shanghai

2 months ago

Novak Djokovic was aiming for a record-extending fifth Shanghai title. (Getty Images) BBC Sport, October 13 —Novak Djokovic missed the opportunity to claim the 100th title of his stellar...

Babar Azam set to be dropped for second Test against England

2 months ago

Babar Azam has not scored a Test half-century since 2022 • Associated Press Lahore, October 13 — Babar Azam will be the biggest name casualty as Pakistan make significant changes to their...