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Ethiopia's Kejelcha breaks half marathon world record

Ethiopia's Yomif Kejelcha has broken the men's half marathon world record, finishing in 57 minutes and 30 seconds in Spain.

Man City move top as Haaland strike sinks Southampton

Erling Haaland ends drought after going three Premier League games without a goal.

Afcon qualifiers: Nigeria awarded forfeit 3-0 win against Libya

The Confederation of African Football (Caf) disciplinary board said it had found Libya in breach of regulations and the disciplinary code.

Arsenal's Odegaard close to return, Saka a doubt for Liverpool clash

Arsenal hosts Premier League leader Liverpool and is plagued by a growing list of injuries.

Why FIFA's decision to punt on banning Israel isn't a big surprise

Critics cite double standards and hypocrisy as the reasons FIFA postponed deciding on whether to suspend Israel from the federation for its crimes in Gaza.

Real Madrid come from behind to beat Dortmund 5-2 in Champions League

Real Madrid came from two goals down to beat Borussia Dortmund 5-2 in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday.

Tunisia sack coach after shock AFCON qualifier defeat

Tunisia have sacked head coach Faouzi Benzarti after a shock AFCON qualifier defeat to Comoros.

Nigeria's Boniface to miss Champions League after car crash

Nigerian striker Victor Boniface, who plays for Bayer Leverkusen, will miss the Champions League match against Brest on Wednesday after he was involved in a car crash on Sunday.

Liverpool beat Chelsea 2-1 in EPL clash

Liverpool beat Chelsea 2-1 in an English Premier League encounter at Anfield on Sunday to go top of the EPL table.

Man City beat Wolves 2-1 with last-gasp winner

Manchester City beat Wolves 2-1 on Sunday to go top of the English Premier League table.

AFCON: Senegal qualify, Ghana chances slim after Sudan loss

Senegal have qualified for the 2025 AFCON tournament following a 1-0 win over Malawi on Tuesday, while Ghana's qualification chances are slim following 2-0 loss to Sudan.

AFCON qualifiers: Libya blames Nigeria for postponed game

Libya said the match was delayed due to the "state of confusion caused by the Nigerian Football Federation".

Ferguson to step down as Man United ambassador

Alex Ferguson won 13 Premier League titles with United before retiring in 2013.

AFCON qualifiers: Nigeria pull out of match against Libya over plane diversion

Nigeria's Super Eagles arrived in Libya on Sunday ahead of Tuesday's match, but complained that they were left stranded.

Burkina Faso become first to qualify for AFCON 2025

Burkina Faso book place at 2025 Africa Cup of Nations finals after beating Burundi 2-0.

Kenyans shine at Chicago Marathon as Chepngetich breaks women's record

Kenya's Ruth Chepngetich shattered the women's world record by almost two minutes on Sunday, when she won the Chicago Marathon in 2:09:56.

AFCON qualifiers: Egypt release Salah early from international duty

Egypt manager Hossam Hassan had told journalists on Friday that there were concerns over playing on Mauritania's artificial turf and injury fears.

AFCON qualifiers: Nigeria beat Libya, Comoros shock Tunisia

Several matches were played on Friday, some producing shocking results, as the AFCON qualifiers continued.

AFCON qualifiers: Ghana in trouble after draw with Sudan

Sudan are coached by Ghana-born Kwesi Appiah, a 64-year-old who twice coached the Black Stars.

Rafael Nadal says to retire from tennis next month

The Spaniard indicated his decision was related to persistent injury problems.

Serengeti Safari Marathon: Racing in the wild to preserve nature

The seventh edition of Serengeti Safari Marathon has attracted more than 2,000 runners from around the world.

Afcon qualifiers: Ex-Ghana coach Appiah plots downfall of Black Stars

Kweso Appiah has impressed with his Sudan, who top a 2026 World Cup qualifying group that includes Senegal.

Former Barcelona and Spain football star Iniesta retires at 40

Iniesta won nine La Liga titles and the Champions League four times with Barcelona and scored the winning goal in the 2010 World Cup final.

Forest earn point in frenzied 1-1 draw at Chelsea

Chelsea played to a 1-1 draw against 10-man Nottingham Forest in the English Premier League on Sunday.