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Alcaraz stunned by 18th-ranked Humbert at Paris Masters
World number two Carlos Alcaraz was knocked out of the Paris Masters by 18th-ranked Ugo Humbert of France who swept to a third round victory in three sets on Thursday.
O'Brien takes aim at Classic again with City of Troy
City of Troy is the early favorite to give Irish trainer Aidan O'Brien a long-sought Breeders' Cup Classic victory on Saturday, but the turf superstar must make a seamless transition to the dirt track at Del Mar to triumph in a talent-laden field.
Norris expects 'cleaner battle' with Verstappen in Brazil
Lando Norris believes Max Verstappen knows "deep down" that he did wrong and has to change his driving style after collecting two 10-second penalties for his aggressive approach during last Sunday's Mexico City Grand Prix.
Verstappen blasts 'biased' critics as world title tension builds
A defiant Max Verstappen refused to accept or discuss critics of his driving on Thursday, claiming he does not "listen to those individuals" and accused them of being biased.
Hamilton says Norris can win Formula One title in 'down to wire' chase
Lewis Hamilton believes Lando Norris can still catch and beat defending three-time world champion Max Verstappen to the title this year thanks to the performance of his McLaren car and team.
Tsitsipas like a 'bull' to keep ATP Finals hopes alive
Stefanos Tsitsipas said he felt like a "bull" as he kept alive his hopes of qualifying for the ATP Tour Finals, battling back from a set down to beat Argentina's Francisco Cerundolo 6-7 (1/7), 6-4, 6-2 at the Paris Masters on Thursday.
England captain George rejects Marler call for New Zealand to axe haka
England captain Jamie George said he "loved the history" of the haka after Test colleague Joe Marler urged New Zealand to ditch their pre-game ritual just days before the teams meet at Twickenham.
More than 400 people come forward over Al-Fayed sexual abuse claims
More than 400 women and witnesses have come forward in the past six weeks alleging sexual misconduct by late Harrods owner Mohamed Al-Fayed, UK lawyers announced on Thursday.
Van Nistelrooy 'motivated' to help managerless Man Utd
Ruud van Nistelrooy says he is "motivated" to help turn Manchester United's season around and wants to stay at the club as he prepares the players for a high-profile match against Chelsea on Sunday.
Tsitsipas keeps ATP Finals hopes alive with gritty Paris win
Stefanos Tsitsipas kept alive his slim hopes of qualifying for the season-ending ATP Finals, battling back from a set down to beat Argentina's Francisco Cerundolo 6-7 (1/7), 6-4, 6-2 in the third round of the Paris Masters on Thursday.
Beauden Barrett starts at fly-half for New Zealand against England
Beauden Barrett will start for New Zealand against England at Twickenham on Saturday, linking up with brother Jordie in a fly-half/inside centre partnership for the first time in a Test.
Amorim promises 'clarification' on Man Utd manager's job on Friday
Ruben Amorim has promised to clarify his future after Sporting Lisbon's match on Friday as speculation mounts that he is on the brink of becoming Manchester United's new manager.
Man Utd target Amorim says no decision before Friday
Manchester United managerial target Ruben Amorim said on Thursday no decision on his future will be made until his club Sporting Lisbon play on Friday.
All Blacks coach Robertson defends haka after jibe from England's Marler
New Zealand coach Scott Robertson insisted the haka is part of "who we are" after Joe Marler attempted to stir up controversy before the All Blacks play England by labelling the pre-game ritual as "ridiculous".
South Africa sweep Bangladesh series with crushing innings victory
Keshav Maharaj's five-wicket haul sealed South Africa's biggest ever Test win, thrashing Bangladesh by an innings and 273 runs inside three days and giving the tourists a 2-0 series sweep Thursday.
All Blacks recall big guns for England clash
New Zealand coach Scott Robertson recalled several senior players Thursday as he made changes to his side to play England in this weekend's November international at Twickenham.
Yao Ming quits after seven years as head of Chinese basketball
NBA legend Yao Ming has quit as head of the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) after seven years in the job because of the national team's poor performances, he said Thursday.
Top MotoGP riders want Valencia race moved after deadly floods
Leading MotoGP riders called Thursday for the season finale in a fortnight to be moved out of Valencia because of deadly once-in-a-generation flooding in Spain.
Yao Ming quits as head of China's basketball association
NBA legend Yao Ming has quit as head of the Chinese Basketball Association after seven years in the job, the organisation said on Thursday, calling it a "personal decision".
Man Utd set to announce Amorim as new manager
Ruben Amorim is expected to be confirmed as Manchester United's new manager on Thursday after the club reached an agreement with Sporting Lisbon, reports said.
Bangladesh 43-4 and facing innings defeat after S. Africa onslaught
Bangladesh were 43-4 and staring at a likely innings defeat against South Africa on Thursday with a 373-run deficit at day three tea of the second Test in Chattogram.
Faker: eSports legend and South Korea 'national treasure'
Lee Sang-hyeok wanted only to be a "normal kid". He was anything but, and is now a multi-millionaire eSports superstar known worldwide simply as Faker.
Bangladesh forced to follow on after five-star Rabada strikes
Bangladesh were all out for 159 Thursday in their first innings of the second Test and will have to bat again 416 runs behind after South Africa enforced the follow-on in Chattogram.
Sho-time! Japan fans ecstatic as Ohtani becomes World Series champ
Fans celebrated wildly in Tokyo Thursday as baseball superstar Shohei Ohtani made their "dreams and hopes come true" by becoming a World Series winner.
Snooker legend Ronnie O'Sullivan granted residency in Hong Kong
Seven-time snooker world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan has been granted residency in Hong Kong, with the star lavishing praise on the Chinese city in a government promotional video released Thursday.
Bangladesh 137-8 at lunch, trail by 438, as five-star Rabada strikes
South Africa fast bowler Kagiso Rabada wreaked havoc on the Bangladesh batting line-up Thursday, reducing them to 48-8 before a mini-fightback to 137-8 at lunch on the third day of the second Test.
Iannone to race at Malaysian MotoGP after four-year doping ban
Andrea Iannone will return to MotoGP for the first time since a four-year doping ban when he races for the Valentino Rossi-owned Ducati-VR46 team this weekend in Malaysia.
World Series MVP Freeman 'ecstatic' after Dodgers triumph
Freddie Freeman, the 2024 World Series Most Valuable Player after a historic performance in the Los Angeles Dodgers' five-game triumph over the New York Yankees, said he was still trying to assimilate his accomplishments.
Australian rising golf star loses sight in eye after freak accident
An Australian rising golf star who made his US PGA Tour debut last month vowed Thursday to play on despite losing sight in one eye after a freak on-course accident.
Dodgers star Ohtani 'honored' by maiden World Series win
Shohei Ohtani said he was "honored" to have sealed his first World Series title after the Los Angeles Dodgers victory over the New York Yankees in the Fall Classic on Wednesday.
Yankees manager says Dodgers defeat will 'sting forever'
New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Wednesday the error-strewn manner of the defeat that saw the Los Angeles Dodgers complete a World Series victory over his team would "sting forever."
Dodgers comeback stuns Yankees to seal World Series triumph
The Los Angeles Dodgers produced a stunning fightback to defeat the New York Yankees and clinch the World Series on Wednesday with a dramatic come-from-behind 7-6 victory.