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No US immigration agents at Super Bowl: security chief
NFL security chief Cathy Lanier said Tuesday that officers from US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) would have no role at this weekend's Super Bowl in California.
LIV Golf events to receive world ranking points: official
Players in LIV Golf tournaments will be eligible to receive world ranking points for the first time from this year, the Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR) announced on Tuesday.
Bethell spins England to 3-0 sweep over Sri Lanka in World Cup warm-up
Jacob Bethell underlined his importance to England's T20 World Cup hopes as he spun them to a hard-fought 12-run win over Sri Lanka to complete a 3-0 clean sweep at Pallekele on Tuesday.
Nagelsmann backs Ter Stegen for World Cup despite 'cruel' injury
Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann on Tuesday backed Marc-Andre Ter Stegen in his bid to regain fitness ahead of the 2026 World Cup, after the goalkeeper's latest injury setback.
Vonn says will defy injury and hunt for medals at Olympics
Lindsey Vonn will attempt to defy the odds and compete at the Winter Olympics despite a ruptured knee ligament, the US ski icon insisting on Tuesday that she will be at the starting gate when the women's events get underway at the weekend.
Norway's Kilde withdraws from Winter Olympics
Norwegian skier Aleksander Aamodt Kilde announced Tuesday that he had pulled out of the Winter Olympics after failing to regain top form following a devastating crash two years ago.
Vonn says 'confident' can compete at Olympics despite ruptured ACL
US ski star Lindsey Vonn said Tuesday that she thinks she can compete at the Winter Olympics despite rupturing a knee ligament while crashing out in her most recent World Cup race.
Spanish skater allowed to use Minions music at Olympics
Spanish figure skater Tomas Guarino will be able to perform to the music of the Minions films after all at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, having initially fallen foul of copyright restrictions.
Howe trusts Tonali will not follow Isak lead out of Newcastle
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe is confident Sandro Tonali will not try to engineer a move away from the Magpies despite speculation linking the Italian international to Arsenal.
Vonn to provide injury update as Milan-Cortina Olympics near
Lindsey Vonn is set on Tuesday to give an update on whether she is fit to compete at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics after a knee injury put her participation in doubt.
Fit-again France captain Dupont partners Jalibert against Ireland
Star France scrum-half Antoine Dupont will make his return to the team to face Ireland in the Six Nations after head coach Fabien Galthie on Tuesday named him as captain.
IOC chief Coventry calls for focus on sport, not politics
The new International Olympic Committee president Kirsty Coventry said on Tuesday the organisation should "focus" on sport in order to preserve its neutrality.
McNeil's partner hits out at 'brutal' football industry after Palace move collapses
The girlfriend of Everton winger Dwight McNeil took aim at Crystal Palace on Tuesday and highlighted the mental toll placed upon players by the uncertainty of the transfer window.
Proud moment as Prendergast brothers picked to start for Ireland
The family of Sam and Cian Prendergast will be as "proud as punch" after Ireland head coach Andy Farrell on Tuesday picked the pair to start together for the first time, with France looming in the Six Nations.
England and Brook seek redemption at T20 World Cup
England are in search of a fresh start at the T20 World Cup after their Ashes debacle and a series of failures at global white-ball events, with captain Harry Brook under scrutiny on and off the field.
Coach Gambhir under pressure as India aim for back-to-back T20 triumphs
Holders India will enter the T20 World Cup as firm favourites on home soil, but coach Gautam Gambhir faces intense scrutiny under the weight of expectation from a billion-plus fans.
'Helmets off': NFL stars open up as Super Bowl circus begins
For New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye, the treacherous road to the Super Bowl involves more than a series of must-win football games.
Japan coach Jones says 'fair' World Cup schedule helps small teams
Eddie Jones said Tuesday that next year's Rugby World Cup schedule gives smaller teams a "fair" chance of upsetting the sport's big boys as he plots another shock with Japan.
Do not write Ireland off as a rugby force, says ex-prop Ross
Former France coach Philippe Saint-Andre is among those who believe Ireland are in decline as a rugby force, but two-time Six Nations title-winning Irish prop Mike Ross tells AFP they "will always be title contenders".
Winter Olympics 2026: AFP guide to Alpine Skiing races
The Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics will feature 306 male and female skiers from more than 70 countries racing in 10 events.
Winter Olympics to showcase Italian venues and global tensions
The 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics open on Friday as the Games return to their traditional heartland of the European Alps for the first time in 20 years, while organisers are praying skiing great Lindsey Vonn is fit to compete.
Buoyant England eager to end Franco-Irish grip on Six Nations
England head into the Six Nations as genuine contenders to break France and Ireland's grip on the competition with coach Steve Borthwick relishing the high expectations on his revitalised side.
Sengun leads Rockets past Pacers, Ball leads Hornets fightback
Alperen Sengun finished with 39 points and 16 rebounds as the Houston Rockets bagged their third consecutive victory with a 118-114 defeat of the Indiana Pacers on Monday.
Bencic, Svitolina make history as mothers inside tennis top 10
Belinda Bencic and Elina Svitolina have made history as the first mothers ranked inside the WTA Tour's top 10 at the same time, with the governing body hailing it as "an incredible moment for women's sport".
Side hustle: Part-time refs take charge of Super Bowl
What do a tax fraud investigator, a physical therapist and a health insurance salesman have in common? They are all refereeing this weekend's Super Bowl.
NFL chief expects Bad Bunny to unite Super Bowl audience
National Football League chief Roger Goodell on Monday said he expects Bad Bunny to deliver a unifying performance at this weekend's highly anticipated Super Bowl half-time show.
Australia's Hazlewood to miss start of T20 World Cup
Fast bowler Josh Hazlewood will miss the early stages of the Twenty20 World Cup as he recovers from hamstring and Achilles injuries in another setback for Australia.
Liverpool seal Jacquet deal, Palace sign Strand Larsen on deadline day
Liverpool won the race to sign Rennes defender Jeremy Jacquet on a quiet final day of the Premier League transfer window, while Crystal Palace swooped for Wolves striker Jorgen Strand Larsen despite the collapse of Jean-Philippe Mateta's move to AC Milan.
Sunderland rout 'childish' Burnley
Burnley manager Scott Parker blasted his "childish" players after a dismal 3-0 defeat at Sunderland pushed the Premier League strugglers closer to relegation on Monday.
Former France striker Benzema switches Saudi clubs
French striker Karim Benzema, who fell out with his club Al-Ittihad, has joined another Saudi club, Al-Hilal, the current league leaders, where he has signed an 18 month contract, the Riyadh club said on Monday.
Sunderland rout hapless Burnley
Sunderland cruised to a 3-0 win against Burnley on Monday to boost their hopes of qualifying for Europe and push the Premier League strugglers closer to relegation.
Hosts Australia to open Rugby World Cup against Hong Kong
Hosts Australia will face debutants Hong Kong in the opening game of next year's Rugby World Cup, organisers announced on Monday.