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Arsenal assess Bukayo Saka fitness concerns before Liverpool meeting
Saka is an injury doubt heading into Sunday’s showdown at the Etihad (Picture: Getty) Mikel Arteta has once again been left to ponder how to fill the void left by Bukayo Saka following the winger’s latest injury blow. A fresh problem has derailed the England international’s season, forced off after just 10 minutes in last week’s Champions League clash with Bayern Munich.
Alvechurch manager praises resilience but seeks improvement after Anstey draw
KYLE Storer praised his side’s team spirit and character but acknowledged Alvechurch must improve following a 2-2 draw against Anstey Nomads. A Jamey Osborne free-kick and Miracle Okafor header rescued a point for Church after Oscar Tonge and Darien Wauchope put Anstey two goals ahead at Lye Meadow.
Sports chiefs face losing battle to keep sport separate from politics
IOC president Kirsty Coventry's desire is that "politics does not take over on the field of play", but Ukraine and former executives from her organisation have told AFP that politics and sport remain inseparable.
Carrick fights for Man Utd job, Arsenal face Liverpool test
Michael Carrick has been granted a stay of execution but will the beleaguered Manchester United manager survive a vital trip to Chelsea?
No. 4 Indiana looks to revive offense against improving Minnesota
The Indiana Hoosiers offense has suddenly stalled.
Everton boss Moyes backs 'club decision' to drop Grealish for Newcastle tie
David Moyes pointedly praised Everton's "really good values" after Jack Grealish was dropped for breaching club discipline prior to Thursday's 3-1 win over Newcastle in the League Cup.
Japanese star Forever Young goes for rare Breeders Cup Classic repeat
Forever Young, who last year made history as the first Japanese horse to win the Breeders' Cup Classic, vies for a rare repeat in the showpiece of the $34 million racing extravaganza at Keeneland on Saturday.
Inter Miami stay third after 2-2 draw with FC Cincinnati
Inter Miami and FC Cincinnati played out a thrilling 2-2 draw in their Major League Soccer (MLS) clash at Miami's Nu Stadium on Wednesday.
Wesley Fofana under scrutiny after Chelsea penalty miss in Carabao Cup
Wesley Fofana found himself at the centre of attention after Chelsea suffered a dramatic exit from the Carabao Cup following a penalty shootout defeat to Liverpool on Wednesday.
Russell admits absence of rivalry because he cannot match Antonelli
George Russell admitted Thursday that his "great relationship" with team-mate and title rival Kimi Antonelli had not suffered this year because he has been unable to match his on-track performances.
Small-market Brewers upend big-spenders as baseball lockout looms
The Milwaukee Brewers' historic World Series triumph has delivered a stunning riposte to Major League Baseball's biggest spenders, just as America's pastime braces for a labor showdown that could reshape its financial landscape.
Antonelli struck with illness ahead of Mexico GP
The biggest weekend in Kimi Antonelli's motor racing life so far began in silence on Thursday when he was excused from media duties at the Mexico City Grand Prix due to a viral illness.
Zverev 'on top of the world' after securing No. 1 ranking
Alexander Zverev accelerated his ascent to number one in the world rankings for the first time in his career on Thursday as he beat Tallon Griekspoor 6-4, 7-5 to reach the quarter-finals of the Vienna Open.
Clash of styles as Vikings, Lions prepare for NFL showdown
The unbeaten Minnesota Vikings face a test of their Super Bowl credentials against the Detroit Lions on Sunday as the NFL season approaches its halfway point with the battle for playoff places beginning to take shape.
After a long slog to the top, Zverev leaps to No. 1 ranking
It has been a long journey to the top for Alexander Zverev but after more than a decade of disappointment, controversy and injury, he will now rise to world number one for the first time in his career when the rankings are updated on Monday.
Germany's Zverev becomes tennis world No. 1
Alexander Zverev accelerated his ascension to number one in the world rankings for the first time in his career on Thursday as he beat Tallon Griekspoor 6-4, 7-5 to reach the quarter-finals of the Vienna Open.
Grealish dropped for Everton's League Cup tie after disciplinary breach
Jack Grealish was dropped for Everton's League Cup fourth round clash against Newcastle on Thursday after "a breach of club discipline".
Qatar Olympic Academy completes record sports management course
As part of its mission to develop sports and administrative competencies and build national and regional capacities capable of leading the sports sector in line with international best practices, the Qatar Olympic Academy successfully concluded its "Major Sports Events Management" course. The programme was delivered within the Academy’s educational and training agenda for the current year and forms part of a series o
Starc, Lyon leave South Africa reeling
Australia's chances of winning their series against world Test champions South Africa soared on the third day of the decider against South Africa at Newlands on Thursday.
Arsenal lose appeal against Dowman red card in shock Fleetwood defeat
Arsenal have lost their appeal against Max Dowman's red card in their stunning League Cup loss at Fleetwood after an independent commission ruled against the Premier League champions.
Garcia bids for Ryder Cup return as he confirms LIV exit
Sergio Garcia will target an 11th Ryder Cup appearance in Ireland next year after he became the latest leading golfer to confirm he was leaving the struggling LIV Golf circuit.
England outlast Sri Lanka despite Rathnayake's hundred in dead rubber
Pavan Rathnayake's brilliant century went in vain as England stopped Sri Lanka from chasing a big 387 target, winning the dead rubber by 55 runs in Lahore on Thursday.
Starc strikes twice as Australia push for victory
Fast bowler Mitchell Starc took two wickets as Australia went in search of a series-deciding victory on the third day of the third Test against South Africa at Newlands on Thursday.
No surprise to Carrick he's still Man Utd manager
Under-pressure Manchester United manager Michael Carrick said Thursday he was "here to do my job" as he insisted he needed "no assurances" over his future at Old Trafford.
French businessman Roux de Bezieux takes over 2030 Winter Olympics after leadership turmoil
High-flying businessman Geoffroy Roux de Bezieux vowed Thursday to deliver an "enchanted moment" as he was unveiled as the new head of the organising committee of the 2030 Winter Olympics in the French Alps.
Neville warns managers can need sacking 'for their own good' as Carrick fights on
Gary Neville says managers sometimes need to dismissed "for their own good" as Manchester United persist with under-pressure boss Michael Carrick.
Australia lead by 100 after Inglis century
Josh Inglis completed his century before Australia were bowled out for 429 – a first innings lead of 100 – on the third day of the third Test against South Africa at Newlands on Thursday.
Duckett's best lifts England to 386-5 in Sri Lanka dead rubber
Opener Ben Duckett smashed his highest score in one-day internationals to propel England to 386-5 in their dead rubber game against Sri Lanka in Lahore on Thursday.
Martin to ride with broken wrist in Malaysian MotoGP practice
Championship-chasing Jorge Martin will risk racing with a broken wrist in Friday's opening practice for the Malaysian MotoGP.
Warrican's five-wicket haul leads West Indies fightback in Bangladesh Test
West Indies spinner Jomel Warrican took five wickets to bowl Bangladesh out for 272 before the visitors reached 134-4 on the second day of the opening Test on Thursday.
Maresca braced for another tough test in Brighton repeat
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca has warned his side to expect no let-up from Brighton this weekend when the teams meet again just days after a dramatic cup tie.
Rybakina secures year-end top rank with Tokyo win
World number one Elena Rybakina secured the year-end top ranking after beating fellow Kazakh Yulia Putintseva 6-2, 6-3 at the Pan Pacific Open in Japan on Thursday.