NFL superstar Brady calls it a career: I’m retiring for good
MIAMI: Record-breaking NFL quarterback Tom Brady announced on Wednesday that he was “retiring for good” at the age of 45, one year after reversing his decision to quit the sport.
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WRU bans 'Delilah' over 'problematic' lyrics
The Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) has removed 'Delilah' from its Principality Stadium choirs' song list due to its "problematic" lyrics, British media reported, as the governing body continues to deal with the fallout from allegations of sexism and misogyny.
Jimmy White's class shines through at the German Masters
Jimmy White rolled back the years to beat Peng Yisong 5-1 and reach the last 16 of the German Masters.
Cremonese pull off another Italian Cup shock to beat Roma
MILAN: Hapless in Serie A, Cremonese pulled off another shock in the Italian Cup on Wednesday by beating Roma 2-1 to reach the semifinals for only the second time in their history — and the first in 36 years.
Lewandowski scores as Barça beat Betis to improve league lead
MADRID: Robert Lewandowski ended his scoring drought in the Spanish league to help Barcelona defeat Real Betis 2-1 and increase their lead over Real Madrid on Wednesday.
Mbappe misses penalty, comes off injured in PSG win
PARIS: Paris Saint-Germain extended their lead at the top of Ligue 1 with a 3-1 win at Montpellier on Wednesday but their evening was overshadowed by an injury to Kylian Mbappe, who had earlier missed a penalty. The France superstar had an eighth-minute spot-kick saved by Montpellier’s Benjamin Lecomte and then remarkably saw his second attempt turned onto the post by the goalkeeper after the referee ordered a retake. Mbappe then limped off with what looked like a hamstring injury midway through the first half, raising the alarm for PSG with the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie against Bayern Munich now less than two weeks away.
Al-Ahly sweep aside Auckland City in Club World Cup opener
TANGIERS, Morocco: Egyptian giants Al-Ahly brushed past New Zealand’s Auckland City 3-0 on Wednesday in the opening round of the Club World Cup in Morocco.
Man Utd finish off Forest to cruise into League Cup final
MANCHESTER, United Kingdom: Manchester United will meet Newcastle at Wembley on February 26 in the League Cup final after a 2-0 win over Nottingham Forest sealed a 5-0 semifinal aggregate victory. Anthony Martial and Fred scored the goals for Erik ten Hag’s men in the final 17 minutes as United booked their place in a first League Cup final for six years.