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Gennaro Gattuso looking dejected on the touchline while managing the Italy national team
Soccer

Italy manager Gennaro Gattuso faces sack after World Cup playoff defeat

Italy head coach Gennaro Gattuso is under mounting pressure after the Azzurri failed to qualify for a third consecutive World Cup following a play-off defeat to Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Buffalo Sabres players celebrating on the ice during an NHL match
Hockey

Buffalo Sabres and Carolina Hurricanes aim to secure NHL playoff berths

The Buffalo Sabres could end a historic 14-year post-season drought on Thursday as multiple teams look to secure their NHL playoff berths.

Cameron Suafoa playing for the Blues in a Super Rugby Pacific match
Other

Blues lock Cameron Suafoa retires after terminal cancer diagnosis

Blues and Maori All Blacks lock Cameron Suafoa has announced his retirement from rugby at the age of 27 following a terminal cancer diagnosis.

Iga Swiatek preparing to hit a forehand return on a clay tennis court
Sport

Iga Swiatek hires former Nadal coach Francisco Roig after Fissette split

World number four Iga Swiatek has appointed Francisco Roig as her new coach ahead of the upcoming clay-court season.

Iraqi football supporters gathered inside an airport terminal holding banners
Soccer

Video shows Iraq fans attacked at Dallas airport before World Cup

A viral video showing Iraqi football supporters being harassed at a Texas airport has led to demands for Fifa to remove 2026 World Cup hosting rights from the United States.

Manchester City and Liverpool players competing for the ball in an FA Cup match
Soccer

Manchester City host Liverpool in crucial FA Cup quarter-final tie

Manchester City welcome Liverpool to the Etihad Stadium for a pivotal FA Cup quarter-final clash as both sides target vital domestic silverware.

Trent Alexander-Arnold playing for Real Madrid during a Spanish top-flight fixture
Soccer

Trent Alexander-Arnold reveals Liverpool tactical shifts before Real Madrid exit

Trent Alexander-Arnold has discussed the tactical adjustments he made under Arne Slot at Liverpool prior to his transfer to Real Madrid.

Shane Christie playing rugby for the Highlanders in New Zealand
Other

Former New Zealand rugby player Shane Christie diagnosed with advanced CTE

Former New Zealand rugby player Shane Christie has been diagnosed with advanced chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) following his death in August.