2+ day, 6+ hour ago   (288+ words) Sydney (AFP) – Three-time world sailor of the year Tom Slingsby headlines a powerhouse team unveiled Friday as Australia makes its return to the America's Cup after almost three decades. Issued on: 11/09/2026 - 02:47 Australia will be one of six countries competing for…...

2+ day, 8+ hour ago   (590+ words) Paris (France) (AFP) – Manchester United celebrated their return to the Champions League with a 4-0 thrashing of Sabah on Thursday, as Cesc Fabregas's Como impressed on their debut in Europe's premier club competition. Issued on: 10/09/2026 - 23:21Modified: 10/09/2026 - 23:56 Harry Kane and Michael Olise, with a…...

2+ day, 8+ hour ago   (645+ words) Manchester United marked their Champions League return with a 4-0 rout of Sabah on Thursday, with Matheus Cunha, Bruno Fernandes, Benjamin Sesko and Lisandro Martinez scoring. Bayern Munich thrashed Bodo/Glimt 5-0 as Ballon d'Or nominees Michael Olise struck twice and Harry…...

2+ day, 8+ hour ago   (282+ words) Manchester (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Michael Carrick said Kobbie Mainoo is a "real joy" to work with after the England international caught the eye in Manchester United's 4-0 thrashing of Sabah on the Red Devils return to the Champions League. Issued on:…...

2+ day, 23+ hour ago   (341+ words) Tokyo (AFP) – The Asian Games began in Japan on Thursday with Qatar beating Iran in men's basketball, the first action in the continental multi-sport showpiece that has more participants than the Olympics. Issued on: 10/09/2026 - 05:35Modified: 10/09/2026 - 09:33 Over 17,000 athletes and officials are expected…...

2+ day, 20+ hour ago   (455+ words) London (AFP) – Former Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino says Chelsea should be stripped of their 2016-17 Premier League title for financial rule breaches and the honour awarded to the side he led to the runners-up spot. Issued on: 10/09/2026 - 12:07 Chelsea were fined £10 million…...

2+ day, 20+ hour ago   (208+ words) Barcelona (AFP) – Argentina icon Lionel Messi has agreed to take over Spanish club Eldense, the second division side confirmed on Thursday. Issued on: 10/09/2026 - 12:19 Eldense, based just in-land from Alicante, will become the former Barcelona attacker's second venture into Spanish football…...

3+ day, 2+ hour ago   (533+ words) Los Angeles (United States) (AFP) – The Seattle Seahawks shrugged off Sam Darnold's early injury to beat the New England Patriots 13-10 in the NFL's opening game, piling more misery on the team they defeated in last season's Super Bowl. Issued on:…...

3+ day, 10+ hour ago   (182+ words) Paris (France) (AFP) – Japanese rider Ai Ogura will miss a second consecutive MotoGP race at this weekend's San Marino Grand Prix as he continues to recover from hand surgery, his team Aprilia-Trackhouse said Wednesday. Issued on: 09/09/2026 - 21:51 Ogura slipped from third…...

3+ day, 8+ hour ago   (636+ words) Liverpool (AFP) – Alexis Mac Allister strengthened his case for an improved Liverpool contract with the winner as Andoni Iraola got off to a winning Champions League start by beating Atletico Madrid 2-1 on Wednesday. Issued on: 09/09/2026 - 23:07Modified: 10/09/2026 - 00:02 Mac Allister expressed his frustration…...