Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios returned to the ATP Tour after nearly a year away, but his comeback ended in disappointment with a straight-set loss to American Aleksandar Kovacevic in the opening round of the Brisbane International 2026. The 30-year-old former world No. 13, who has struggled with injuries in recent years, was handed a

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The sacking of Ruben Amorim is the latest explosive episode in what has become an increasingly tumultuous chapter at Manchester United under Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Ineos. Amorim, 40, was dismissed after an outburst at Elland Road following United’s 1-1 draw with Leeds, a misjudged and highly combustible act directed at those above him. It

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When a football manager is sacked, the natural instinct is to search for the turning points – the key defeats, the missed chances, the precise moment when everything began to unravel. In the case of Wilfried Nancy at Celtic, that exercise is unnecessary. There was no dramatic collapse, no sudden shift in momentum, no pivotal

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Steve Smith has spent more than a decade tormenting England, and on a steamy afternoon in Sydney, he offered another emphatic reminder that his Ashes story is far from over. At 16:15 local time on day three of the fifth Ashes Test, Smith quietly nudged a single into the off side. There was no fanfare,

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Novak Djokovic has pulled out of the Adelaide International, his planned warm-up tournament for the 2026 Australian Open, citing concerns over his physical readiness as he continues preparations for another historic Grand Slam campaign. The 38-year-old Serbian, who is chasing a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam singles title, confirmed the decision on Monday, explaining that he

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The drama and emotional peaks of 2025 may prove impossible to replicate, but golf in 2026 still promises a compelling year packed with major championships, historic venues, rising stars and unresolved tensions in a divided professional game. With Rory McIlroy completing the career Grand Slam at Augusta and Europe reclaiming the Ryder Cup last year,

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Egypt booked their place in the quarter-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) after edging past Benin 3-1 in extra time, with Mohamed Salah sealing the win late on in a tense last-16 encounter in Marrakesh. In a match short on clear-cut chances but high on drama, the Pharaohs were pushed to their

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Former Manchester United defender Gary Neville has called on the club to “stop experimenting” with managerial appointments and instead hire a head coach who truly fits the club’s DNA, following the sacking of Ruben Amorim after just 14 months in charge. Amorim was dismissed on Monday after a turbulent spell at Old Trafford, during which

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Nigeria booked their place in the quarter-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) with a commanding 4-0 victory over Mozambique on Sunday night in Fes, delivering one of the most convincing performances of the tournament so far. The Super Eagles were in complete control from the opening whistle, showcasing their attacking quality, depth,

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The NFL’s annual “Black Monday” shake-up is well underway, with the Las Vegas Raiders, Cleveland Browns, and Arizona Cardinals all dismissing their head coaches in the immediate aftermath of the 2025 regular season. Veteran coach Pete Carroll, former NFL Coach of the Year Kevin Stefanski, and Arizona’s Jonathan Gannon were all relieved of their duties

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