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Japanese Star Mitoma Shines as Brighton Frustrate Manchester City

Kaoru Mitoma's excellent second-half performance helped Brighton & Hove Albion claim a 1-1 draw against Manchester City on Wednesday, extending the champions' winless run to three Premier League matches. City now trail leaders Arsenal by five points ahead of the Gunners' clash with Liverpool. City appeared to be heading for victory when Erling Haaland converted a penalty four minutes before halftime. The spot-kick was awarded...

Five-Division Champion Crawford Calls It Quits With Perfect Record

Terence Crawford's remarkable boxing career has reached its conclusion, with the 38-year-old announcing retirement while maintaining an impeccable 42-0 record. The decision was revealed Tuesday via an emotional social media video posted three months after his career-defining victory over Canelo Álvarez. Last September's fight in Las Vegas saw Crawford deliver a boxing clinic against Álvarez, earning a unanimous decision to capture the undisputed super middleweight...

Two-Year Plan to Convert Forwards Into Wingers “Makes Sense,” Says Rugby Star

Gloucester's Ross Byrne has suggested that international coaches could logically implement two-year conversion programs to transform second-row forwards into wingers ahead of the 2027...

Gomez Makes Injury-Hampered Return as Liverpool’s Defensive Reshuffle Bears Fruit

Joe Gomez's return to Liverpool's starting lineup proved crucial as the Reds secured a 2-0 victory over West Ham that ended their alarming run...

World Cup Favorites Handed Clear Route to Tournament’s Final Stages

FIFA's announcement of a tennis-inspired bracketing system for the 2026 World Cup has created controversy and excitement in equal measure. The new format explicitly...

Parrott-Powered Optimism: Ireland Take Momentum to Prague With Home Final as the Ultimate Prize

The Republic of Ireland enters the World Cup playoffs full of conviction, fueled by a sensational recent run of form that saw them secure...

Redemption Achieved: Proteas Banish Semi-Final Demons in England Rout

South Africa emphatically banished the ghosts of past semi-final failures, marching into their first-ever 50-over World Cup final with a comprehensive 125-run thrashing of...

Independent Regulator Needed: Wednesday Collapse ‘Another Reminder,’ Says Lisa Nandy

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has cited the financial collapse of Sheffield Wednesday as "another reminder" of the urgent need for an independent football regulator....

Farewell to a Legend: Emily Scarratt Ends Playing Career at 35

One of England's greatest rugby players has called time on her playing career. Emily Scarratt, 35, announced her retirement after 17 years and 119...

History Made, Future Unwritten: Boks Claim Title Amidst Tournament Turmoil

South Africa carved out a new piece of history by winning their first-ever consecutive Rugby Championship titles, but their triumph over Argentina was set...

Expansion Fatigue? FIFA Says No to 64-Team World Cup

In a clear sign of expansion fatigue, FIFA is pushing back against the idea of a 64-team men's World Cup for the 2030 centenary...

Super League’s Civil War: Expansion Vote Ignites Fierce Internal Dispute

A civil war is brewing within Super League, as the decision to expand to 14 teams has ignited a fierce dispute between the Rugby...

A Champion’s Response: How Sabalenka Overcame a Late-Set Stumble to Win

Great champions are defined not by their perfection, but by how they respond to adversity. Aryna Sabalenka proved her championship mettle in the US...

Carlos Alcaraz Cruises Past Lehecka to Reach US Open Semi-finals

Carlos Alcaraz delivered a dominant performance at the US Open, securing a decisive victory over Jiri Lehecka to advance to the semi-finals. The 22-year-old...