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Bordeaux confirmed in sixth tier of French football
Six-time French champions Bordeaux, who were sanctioned in the summer for financial irregularities, will play the current season in the sixth tier of French football, the Nouvelle-Aquitaine league confirmed on Thursday.
MLB proposes shortening season, reforming playoffs
Major League Baseball on Thursday proposed reducing the number of regular-season games from 162 to 154 and changing playoffs so that top seeds can pick their opponents.
Eckert 'forever grateful' for Southampton support over spy scandal
Southampton manager Tonda Eckert said Thursday he will "forever be grateful" for the club's support over his role in the "Spygate" scandal that cost the team promotion to the Premier League.
Man City must 'stick together' during crisis, says Haaland
Erling Haaland said Manchester City must "stick together" in uncertain times after being found guilty of over 100 charges of breaking Premier League financial rules.
UEFA president Ceferin to stand for re-election in 2027
UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin on Thursday told the 55 member national associations of European football's governing body that he would stand for a final re-election next year.
Farhan hopes Pakistan's new combination takes off in Sri Lanka T20Is
Pakistan captain Sahibzada Farhan hopes a new combination without star players Babar Azam and Shaheen Shah Afridi will come good against Sri Lanka in their Twenty20 International series starting in Rawalpindi on Friday.
Antonelli and Russell to run different Mercedes aero packages in Singapore
Kimi Antonelli said Thursday he would continue to run the new Mercedes car specification at this weekend's Singapore Grand Prix, but admitted it could be "a challenge" on the slow and twisty Marina Bay Circuit.
Teenager Andreeva seals China Open semi-final with Bartunkova
Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva pushed through two tie-breaks to beat her compatriot Ekaterina Alexandrova 7-6 (7/4), 7-6 (7/3) at the China Open on Thursday, powering into a semi-final clash with Nikola Bartunkova.
'I love that challenge': Hamilton prays for rain in Singapore
Lewis Hamilton said Thursday he would love a wet race at the Singapore Grand Prix this weekend after rain in Malaysia a week ago saw him drive masterfully to finish third despite starting on unsuitable dry tyres.
Kovac's tough love has Dortmund dreaming of title charge
Borussia Dortmund coach Niko Kovac is defying his critics so far this season, having guided the team to their best start to a Bundesliga campaign in over a decade.
Verstappen out to settle 'unfinished business' at Singapore Grand Prix
Max Verstappen said Thursday he was determined to settle his "unfinished business" at the Singapore Grand Prix, where he has never won.
Sri Lanka appoints Kusal Mendis as Test captain
Sri Lanka's cricket board appointed Kusal Mendis as the new Test captain on Thursday, replacing Dhananjaya de Silva who stepped down ahead of selection for next month's two-match series against Pakistan.
Norris confident McLaren can shine in Singapore
World champion Lando Norris said Thursday that he believes McLaren can challenge for the podium again this week in Singapore after a difficult time in the last two races in Malaysia and Azerbaijan.
Marc Marquez vows to 'attack' Martin's lead at Indonesian MotoGP
Defending champion Marc Marquez vowed to go on the "attack" on Thursday as he chases down compatriot Jorge Martin at the top of the MotoGP standings.
Bartunkova thrashes Muchova to reach China Open semi-finals
World number 34 Nikola Bartunkova stunned her Czech compatriot Karolina Muchova 6-3, 6-0 at the China Open on Thursday to breeze into the semi-finals.
Sri Lanka's de Silva quits as Test captain
Sri Lanka's Dhananjaya de Silva stepped down as captain of the Test team on Thursday, ahead of selection for next month's two-match series against Pakistan.
Alcaraz feeling 'mentally fresh' ahead of Shanghai return
Carlos Alcaraz said he was feeling "mentally fresh" on Thursday ahead of the Shanghai Masters, after the Spanish star won his first title since returning from a months-long injury.
Morikawa says LIV players face 'business decision' after Rahm exit
Double major winner Collin Morikawa said Thursday that LIV Golf players have to make "a business decision" about their futures, after Jon Rahm's lawyer said the Spanish star was quitting the breakaway tour.
On your bike! Bottas opts for two wheels to reach Singapore GP
Valtteri Bottas swapped his Formula One car for a bicycle as he pedalled the 420 kilometres from Sepang in Malaysia to this week's Singapore Grand Prix
Alcaraz, Sinner, Osaka commit to Australian Open '1 Point Slam'
The Australian Open will revive its innovative "1 Point Slam" in 2027 with Carlos Alcaraz, Coco Gauff, Naomi Osaka and Jannik Sinner among those agreeing to take part Thursday.
All Blacks coach Rennie says Wallabies exit 'part of the game'
All Blacks coach Dave Rennie said on Thursday "it's not about me" as he prepares for his first clash against Australia, three years after his abrupt exit from the Wallabies.
Dodgers beat Braves to advance in MLB playoffs, Rays oust Yankees
The World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Atlanta Braves 4-1 to advance in the Major League Baseball Playoffs on Wednesday as the Tampa Bay Rays ousted the New York Yankees.
Dodgers beat Braves to advance, Guardians survive in MLB playoffs
The defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Atlanta Braves 4-1 to advance in the Major League Baseball Playoffs on Wednesday as the Cleveland Guardians stayed alive with a win over the Chicago White Sox.
Rookie Henry named in Wallabies midfield to face All Blacks
Australia coach Les Kiss called up rookie Isaac Henry and retained star back Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii on the wing in a settled team named Thursday to face New Zealand.
New Zealand Rugby seeks injunction over PNG Chiefs name
New Zealand Rugby took legal action Thursday against the Australian Rugby League Commission to prevent a new NRL club using the name "PNG Chiefs" in a simmering trademark dispute.
Guardians survive with 9-3 win over White Sox
Jo Adell struck a bases-clearing triple as the Cleveland Guardians thumped the Chicago White Sox 9-3 Wednesday to stay alive in the Major League Baseball playoffs.
Brothers Scott and Beauden Barrett named to start for All Blacks
Former New Zealand captain Scott Barrett will make his first Test appearance this year after being named on Thursday to start against Australia while brother Beauden Barrett has replaced the injured Richie Mo'unga.
Odell Beckham Jr signs with Minnesota Vikings
Super Bowl-winning wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr has signed with the Minnesota Vikings, where he will be reunited with head coach Kevin O'Connell, the NFL club announced Wednesday.
Golf star Rahm quitting LIV tour over 'unacceptable' terms
Jon Rahm is quitting LIV Golf due to "unacceptable" terms, the star's lawyer said on Wednesday, dealing a significant blow to the divisive breakaway tour as it attempts to relaunch itself after declaring bankruptcy.
New Zealand fly-half Mo'unga ruled out of Australia Tests
New Zealand fly-half Richie Mo'unga has been ruled out of the two-Test series against Australia, New Zealand Rugby said Thursday, adding to a mounting injury toll for the All Blacks.
Man City should 'accept' punishment for rule breaches, says Lineker
Gary Lineker has called on Manchester City to "accept whatever punishment" they are given for the good of the game after the club were found guilty of more than 100 breaches of Premier League financial rules.
Southampton boss Eckert given suspended ban over 'Spygate'
Southampton boss Tonda Eckert on Wednesday escaped major punishment for his role in the so-called "Spygate" scandal after the Football Association announced a suspended ban.