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FA Cup Second-Round Draw Confirmed for Non-League and Midlands Clubs

The FA Cup second-round draw has been finalized, setting up crucial ties for non-league teams aiming to reach the third round proper. Several clubs from the Midlands, including Burton Albion and Kidderminster Harriers, have secured their next opponents following recent victories over lower-league opposition.

Panthers expected to begin 2027 NRL season away from new stadium

The new Penrith Stadium is expected to be ready in time for the opening round of the 2027 NRL season, but it’s still likely the Panthers is expected to be on the road for their early matches. There is no delay to the build of the new $309 million venue but there’s a lack of appetite for risk around weather delays through the summer.

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NBA inks deal with Kalshi and Polymarket, citing safeguards

The NBA on Monday announced commercial partnerships with Kalshi and Polymarket that the basketball league said will help safeguard against illegal activity on the wildly popular online prediction markets.

Nadal returns for Vegas hardcourt event

Rafael Nadal will return to hardcourt competition for the first time since his retirement in November 2024 in a one-night Las Vegas exhibition event next February, organizers announced on Monday.

Fainga'anuku named as loose forward for All Blacks northern tour

All Blacks coach Dave Rennie on Tuesday confirmed a positional switch for Leicester Fainga'anuku, as the winger-turned-loose-forward returned to the New Zealand squad for their northern tour.

Sinner to play rescheduled Saudi Six Kings in December

Jannik Sinner has signalled he will return to action in the "Six Kings Slam" tournament in Riyadh, which has been rescheduled for late December due to the conflict with Yemen's Houthis.

Townsend urges Scotland to use Nations Championship as World Cup springboard

Gregor Townsend has challenged Scotland to build momentum ahead of next year's Rugby World Cup in Australia by finishing strongly in the inaugural Nations Championship.

South Africa select 'enforcer' Coetzee for Australia decider

Fast bowler Gerald Coetzee will replace injured fellow paceman Anrich Nortje in the South African team for the series-deciding third Test against Australia, starting at Newlands on Tuesday.

Man Utd crisis deepens as Carrick faces axe

Winless in eight games and hovering just above the Premier League relegation zone, struggling Manchester United are facing the prospect of yet another managerial change, with Michael Carrick likely to pay the price.

Eala breezes past world number 411 in Tokyo opener

Philippines star Alexandra Eala said "the ball doesn't know what rank you are" after beating world number 411 Mika Stojsavljevic 6-1, 6-2 in her opener in Tokyo on Monday.

Kane tipped to beat Yamal, Mbappe to Ballon d'Or glory

Harry Kane is favourite to become England's first Ballon d'Or winner in 25 years when the award is presented in London on Monday, but he faces stiff competition from La Liga pair Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe.

Barca's big-game defeats pose familiar questions

After a superb start to the season Barcelona were brought crashing back down to earth by Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain last week, raising fresh doubts about the Spanish champions' ability to compete against the strongest opponents.

Carragher says Fernandes benching was intended as public punishment

Jamie Carragher believes Michael Carrick never intended to use Bruno Fernandes against Bournemouth and left the Manchester United captain on the bench as punishment.

Senegal to host Youth Games, Africa's first ever Olympics

Signs across the Senegalese capital proclaim "Africa welcomes, Dakar celebrates" ahead of the Youth Olympic Games, which will mark the continent's first time to hold an Olympic event when they kick off on Saturday.

African players in Europe: Jackson brace ends City's perfect record

Senegal star Nicolas Jackson took his goal tally since joining Aston Villa from Chelsea to seven in 11 matches by bagging a brace in a 2-1 Premier League win over Manchester City at the weekend.

Manchester United stand-in captain calls for change after Bournemouth loss

Manchester United’s stand-in captain said the team must change after a 3-0 home defeat by Bournemouth extended a damaging run of results.

Kane primed to pip Yamal, Mbappe to Ballon d'Or glory

England captain Harry Kane is the favourite to win a wide open race to be crowned Ballon d'Or winner at a glitzy London ceremony on Monday, with Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe also in the running to be named the world's best footballer.

Chiefs and 49ers suffer first losses of NFL season, Vikings stay unbeaten

The Seattle Seahawks put on a defensive masterclass to hand the Kansas City Chiefs their first defeat of the NFL season on Sunday, winning 20-3, while the San Francisco 49ers also surrendered their perfect start to the Atlanta Falcons.

Brewers erase four-run deficit as Rays lose World Series Game 2

Milwaukee rallied from 4-0 down to beat Tampa Bay 5-4 in Game 2 of the World Series, taking a 2-0 lead after forcing Drew Rasmussen out in the fourth inning.

Shadab century and record last-wicket stand carry Pakistan past England

Shadab Khan scored an unbeaten 113 and shared an ODI-record 89-run final-wicket partnership with Haris Rauf as Pakistan chased 242 to beat England by one wicket.

Baylor dismisses Dave Aranda and appoints Joe Klanderman interim coach

Baylor fired football coach Dave Aranda after a 25-24 loss to Kansas and promoted defensive coordinator Joe Klanderman for the rest of the season.

Doncic dominates for Lakers as James' Sixers fall to Pistons

Luka Doncic scored a monster 52 points as the Los Angeles Lakers maintained their perfect start to life after LeBron James with a 132-123 defeat of the Utah Jazz.

Falcons hand 49ers first defeat of NFL season, Vikings remain unbeaten

Michael Penix threw for three touchdowns and the Atlanta defense forced four turnovers as the Falcons beat San Francisco 29-20 to deal the 49ers their first defeat of the NFL season on Sunday.

Antonelli looks to seal title 'in style' after US Grand Prix win

Kimi Antonelli said his mindset will not change as he heads to next week's race in Mexico seeking the two points he needs to become Formula One’s youngest world champion.

Real Madrid century 'just a detail' for Mbappe after Clasico win

Kylian Mbappe said reaching a milestone 100 goals for Real Madrid during the 2-1 Clasico win over Barcelona in La Liga on Sunday was "just a detail" compared to the team's victory.

Mbappe double helps Real Madrid stun Barca in La Liga Clasico

Kylian Mbappe struck twice to earn Jose Mourinho's Real Madrid a 2-1 Clasico victory over La Liga leaders Barcelona on Sunday at Camp Nou, cutting the gap to three points.

Disappointed Verstappen admits to wrong tyre strategy at US Grand Prix

Max Verstappen admitted he had the wrong tyre strategy and lacked pace as he hung on to claim third place for Red Bull in Sunday’s United States Grand Prix.

Antonelli wins US Grand but title triumph has to wait another week

Kimi Antonelli claimed his ninth win of the season, but not quite the drivers' title on Sunday when he drove his Mercedes to a convincing triumph ahead of Ferrari's Charles Leclerc in an intriguing and strategic United States Grand Prix.

Manchester United slump deepens as Liverpool climb with Brighton win

Manchester United’s winless run reached eight matches with a 3-0 home loss to Bournemouth, while Liverpool beat Brighton 2-0 to move into fourth place.

Reus sends Bordeaux second in Top 14 with victory at La Rochelle

Fly-half Hugo Reus kicked 20 points to help Bordeaux-Begles to a 25-19 win at La Rochelle on Sunday which lifts them into second place in the Top 14.

Real Madrid beat Barcelona in La Liga Clasico