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Tuchel absence 'big challenge' for Chelsea at Club World Cup
Chelsea assistant Zsolt Low said Tuesday the absence of Covid-hit Thomas Tuchel presents a "big challenge" for the European champions at the Club World Cup.
Fan violence revives memories of British football's dark days
Britain's head of football policing has warned that coordinated action must be taken to stop fan violence spiralling out of control after a significant rise in disorder and arrests this season.
England call up Launchbury for injured flanker Ludlam
England flanker Lewis Ludlam has been ruled out of Sunday's Six Nations match against Italy due to rib cartilage damage, with Joe Launchbury called up as cover.
Salah set for Liverpool return after Africa Cup of Nations heartbreak
Mohamed Salah could play for Liverpool against Leicester on Thursday after his Africa Cup of Nations heartbreak but Sadio Mane will not be available after returning to Senegal to celebrate his team's victory
Slumping Peloton replaces CEO, cuts 2,800 jobs
Home-exercise company Peloton announced Tuesday it would eliminate 2,800 jobs in a cost-cutting drive as founder John Foley stepped down as CEO, though he will stay on as chairman.
Al Hilal's Jardim calls Club World Cup schedule 'unfair'
Al Hilal coach Leonardo Jardim has urged FIFA to reconsider the Club World Cup format that sees the European and South American champions play fewer matches than their rivals.
Jacobs to compete in Lodz in run up to indoor worlds
Lamont Marcell Jacobs said Tuesday that he will be competing at the upcoming indoor meeting in Lodz after winning on his return more than six months after winning Olympic gold.
S. Korea to appeal to CAS over Olympic short track 'injustice'
An angry South Korea said Tuesday that they will appeal to sport's top court over "unfair" officiating in short track speed skating at the Beijing Winter Olympics after two gold medal hopes were disqualified.
Olympics is 'crazy dream' for Mexican skater who trains in mall
Donovan Carrillo practises on an ice rink in a shopping mall and only got into figure skating in the first place to impress a girl.
World champions South Africa to host Wales in July
World champions South Africa will host Wales for a three-Test series in July, the national rugby body announced on Tuesday.
Eriksen knew he would play football again two days after cardiac arrest
Christian Eriksen says he knew he would play football again just two days after suffering a cardiac arrest at last year's Euro 2020 as he starts a new chapter of his career with Brentford.
Hanyu makes shaky start at Beijing Olympics as Gu wins thrilling gold
Japanese figure skating icon Yuzuru Hanyu was "shocked" after making a shaky start to the defence of his Olympic crown on Tuesday while Californian-born teenage freestyle skier Eileen Gu won a thrilling gold for China on her Games debut.
Winter Olympic history-maker Ledecka wins third Games gold
Dual winter sports champion Ester Ledecka successfully defended her snowboard parallel giant slalom title at the Beijing Olympics on Tuesday -- even if she did not immediately realise it.
Dual champion Ledecka retains Olympic snowboard slalom crown
Dual winter sports champion Ester Ledecka successfully defended her snowboard parallel giant slalom title at the Beijing Winter Olympics on Tuesday, beating Austria's Daniela Ulbing in the final.
Chen smashes record with 'shocked' rival Hanyu in trouble in Beijing
Nathan Chen smashed a world record held by fierce rival Yuzuru Hanyu as the "shocked" two-time reigning Olympic figure skating champion made a shaky start to leave his title defence in trouble Tuesday.
Unvaccinated Olympic snowboarder defends choice after quarantine
Unvaccinated Swiss snowboarder Patrizia Kummer said she had "no problem" after competing at the Beijing Olympics on Tuesday following three weeks of quarantine, and didn't "care what people think" of her.
Chen smashes Hanyu world record to fire first shot in Beijing
Nathan Chen smashed a world record held by his fierce rival Yuzuru Hanyu as the Japanese two-time reigning Olympic figure skating champion made an uncharacteristically shaky start to his title defence Tuesday.
Gu saves best for last to win Olympic gold for China
Californian-born Eileen Gu won gold for China at the Beijing Olympics on Tuesday, earning victory in the inaugural women's freeski Big Air with a stunning jump she had never tried before.
History-making Mayer retains men's Olympic super-G title
Austria's Matthias Mayer defended his Olympic super-G title on Tuesday to make history as the first male alpine skier to win gold medals in three consecutive Games.
US-born Gu wins thrilling gold for China as Hanyu makes Beijing bow
Californian-born teenage freestyle skier Eileen Gu won gold for China on her Olympic debut at the Beijing Winter Games on Tuesday as Japanese figure skating icon Yuzuru Hanyu made his eagerly awaited appearance.
US-born teen Gu wins freestyle gold for China at Beijing Olympics
Californian-born Eileen Gu won a spectacular gold for China at the Beijing Olympics on Tuesday as she triumphed in the inaugural women's freeski Big Air at the Winter Games.
Newcastle face moment of truth as Premier League winter break ends
New-look Newcastle take on Frank Lampard's Everton on Tuesday after splashing the cash in the January transfer window as the Premier League gears up for a first full programme of matches after the winter break.
China's Gu strikes freeski Big Air gold at Beijing Olympics
Californian-born Eileen Gu won a spectacular gold for China at the Beijing Olympics on Tuesday as she triumphed in the inaugural women's freeski Big Air at the Winter Games.
Shiffrin desperate to rebound in Beijing Olympic slalom
US star Mikaela Shiffrin will be keen to put the disappointment of skiing out of the giant slalom behind her and focus on nailing down a second Olympic slalom medal on Wednesday.
Bengals ace Burrow has eye of the tiger for Super Bowl test
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow has brushed off the hype surrounding his fairytale first Super Bowl, insisting he remains firmly focused on beating the Los Angeles Rams and little else.
Senegal coach Cisse wins over critics after Cup of Nations win
Thousands of Senegalese supporters are celebrating their country's maiden Africa Cup of Nations win on Monday, feting coach Aliou Cisse, who only a month ago was battered by criticism over his tactical choices.
WTA still 'concerned' over Peng after new denial
WTA chief Steve Simon said Monday the organisation maintained concern for the wellbeing of Peng Shuai after the Chinese tennis player issued a further denial of sexual assault allegations.
Ecstatic crowds greet victorious Senegal on Cup of Nations return
Senegal arrived home on Monday after winning the Africa Cup of Nations, to hundreds of thousands of ecstatic and chanting fans, AFP journalists saw.
US skater Zhou withdraws after Covid-19 positive
US figure skater Vincent Zhou withdrew from the men's individual competition at the Olympics on Monday after testing positive for Covid-19.
Nike sever ties with Man Utd's Greenwood after rape allegation
US sportswear giant Nike said Monday it had terminated its endorsement deal with Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood following his arrest on suspicion of rape.
Gold-winning short track star says federation 'didn't support' her
Short track speed skating great Arianna Fontana said Monday the Italian Ice Sports Federation hadn't supported her and that some people "didn't want her" in Beijing, after she won gold in the 500m -- her 10th Olympic medal.
Lampard brushes off criticism of Dele Alli over Everton unveiling
Everton manager Frank Lampard says it would be detrimental to "handcuff" individual personalities such as Dele Alli after his new signing was criticised over his appearance during his presentation to fans.
Man Utd boss Rangnick says there are 'no problems' with Lingard
Manchester United interim boss Ralf Rangnick said on Monday there were no issues between himself and Jesse Lingard, after the two men appeared to be at loggerheads last week over the midfielder's availability.
Slovenia's historic ski jump gold overshadowed by disqualifications
Slovenia won the inaugural Olympic ski jumping mixed team competition at the Beijing Games on Monday but the event was dominated by an unprecedented spate of disqualifications.
Dortmund sign Germany defender Suele from Bayern on free transfer
Borussia Dortmund confirmed Monday the signing of Germany defender Niklas Suele on a free transfer from rivals and Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich for next season.
Senegalese pack streets to welcome victorious Cup of Nations team
Tens of thousands of jubilant fans packed the streets of Senegal's capital Dakar on Monday to welcome the national squad home after its Africa Cup of Nations win.
Shiffrin slides out at Beijing Olympics as teenagers make impact
Double gold medallist Mikaela Shiffrin slid out in her bitterly disappointing opening race at the Beijing Olympics on Monday as two teenagers made their mark on their Games debuts.
Wass injury blow for Atletico on debut
Atletico Madrid's new Danish signing Daniel Wass could be out for a month after spraining knee ligaments in his first Liga game for the club against Barcelona at the weekend, Atletico said Monday.
Struggling Bordeaux fire coach Petkovic
Bordeaux fired coach Vladimir Petkovic on Monday, the day after a 5-0 thrashing at Reims kept the six-time French champions anchored in the relegation places.