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Australia remain favourites for the 2026 Rugby League World Cup after edging New Zealand, but Tonga and Samoa impressed while England face a difficult path to the semi-finals.

Barcelona suffered their first defeat of the season as PSG won 4-2 in Paris, with Lamine Yamal scoring after an error contributed to the opening goal.

Dodgers president Andrew Friedman said Shohei Ohtani will not undergo surgery this offseason and is expected to pitch in 2027, though his workload remains under discussion.

Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg criticised Luka Doncic's foul appeals after their heated season opener, while Doncic said the rookie's trash talk changed his approach.

The Lakers opened their first season without LeBron James in eight years by defeating Golden State 127-105, with Luka Doncic and Walker Kessler leading the new-look team.

Scottie Scheffler's record prize money has made him golf's career earnings leader, but he continues to reject many endorsements and business opportunities to protect family time and privacy.

Travis Kelce recounted on the "New Heights" podcast how Taylor Swift reacted after Jason Kelce called at 7:30am asking for help with a bench press workout.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 32 points as Oklahoma City defeated San Antonio 116-104, while Victor Wembanyama endured the worst shooting performance of his career.

Tyrese Maxey scored 28 points as Philadelphia defeated defending champion New York 106-100, overcoming a second-half Knicks rally in LeBron James and Jaylen Brown's 76ers debuts.

The Milwaukee Brewers and Tampa Bay Rays will meet in the World Series, guaranteeing a first-time champion as both franchises pursue their first title.

The Milwaukee Brewers and Tampa Bay Rays will meet in a World Series guaranteeing a first-time champion, with every game potentially being played indoors.

The Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Cleveland Guardians 7-3 in Game 6 to win the American League pennant and set up a World Series against the Milwaukee Brewers.

The Houston Texans led the Jacksonville Jaguars 7-0 at Wembley, despite being outgained in the first half as Jacksonville struggled to convert three red-zone trips into points.

Twenty-four current and former Nationwide Children's Hospital patients will represent individual miles at the 2026 Columbus Marathon, which has raised more than $15 million for the hospital.

Fabio Capello has hailed Donyell Malen as one of Serie A's most dangerous attackers, comparing the Roma forward's movement, power and finishing to Ronaldo and Paolo Rossi.

Shohei Ohtani's late-season slump and difficult playoffs have prompted questions about his future, but his strong overall numbers suggest injuries, rather than an abrupt decline, were the main factor.

Shohei Ohtani endured a difficult postseason as the Dodgers were swept by Milwaukee, but his injuries and extraordinary two-way career continue to shape debate over his all-time standing.

The Milwaukee Brewers rallied from 4-0 down to beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-4, complete an NLCS sweep and reach the World Series for the first time since 1982.

Wayne Rooney has condemned Cristiano Ronaldo's decision to leave Portugal's camp, saying the forward undermined his manager, teammates and the Portuguese Football Federation.

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Alex Call has urged MLB and its broadcast partners to remove provocative Novig ads featuring Sydney Sweeney from playoff telecasts, citing concerns about children viewing them.

Joel Embiid has been ranked the NBA's second-biggest trade candidate by CBS Sports, behind Anthony Davis, as teams prepare for the 2026-27 season and February deadline.

Son Heung-min scored his seventh MLS goal of the season for LAFC against Austin FC after returning from international duty as South Korea's all-time leading men's scorer.

Milwaukee defeated Los Angeles 6-2 in Game 3 of the NLCS, taking a 3-0 series lead and moving within one win of its first World Series appearance since 1982.

Inter Miami defeated New York City FC 2-0 to clinch an MLS playoff berth, with Germán Berterame and Rodrigo De Paul scoring as Lionel Messi provided an assist.

Liverpool visit Austrian champions LASK seeking a response after their weekend defeat, but face the Champions League match without several key players because of injuries.

Shohei Ohtani will play for the Dodgers in NLCS Game 3 despite a prolonged slump and injuries, with Los Angeles trailing Milwaukee 2-0 in the series.

An autographed Michael Jordan jersey worn during Game 2 of the 1998 NBA Finals has sold privately for $14 million, setting a record for basketball memorabilia.

LeBron James advised 76ers rookie Labaron Philon to take an available floater rather than pass to him, highlighting Philadelphia's early effort to build chemistry.

Tampa Bay hosts Cleveland in ALCS Game 1 with Drew Rasmussen starting for the rested Rays, while the Guardians rely on Foster Griffin after an exhausting Division Series.