England to host Uruguay, Japan in March ahead of 2026 World Cup
Dec 10 : England will host Uruguay and Japan in friendly matches at Wembley Stadium next March in preparation for the 2026 World Cup, the Football Association said on Wednesday.
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Local organisers say Milan ice hockey rink will be safe for NHL players
MILAN, Dec 10 : Local organisers said on Wednesday that the main Olympic ice hockey venue in Milan will be in perfect condition after a senior NHL figure raised the prospect that top players could opt out if they felt the new surface is not safe.
NZ in charge of second Windies test despite Tickner injury
WELLINGTON, Dec 10 : New Zealand dismissed West Indies for 205 and reached 24 without loss in reply on the opening day of the second test on Wednesday, but their already ravaged bowling stocks were further depleted by a freak injury at Basin Reserve.
Sabalenka says women facing transgender athletes not fair
Dec 10 : World number one Aryna Sabalenka weighed into the participation of transgender athletes in women's sport, saying it would be unfair for women to face "biological men" in professional tennis.
Late Szoboszlai penalty gives Salah-less Liverpool 1-0 win over Inter
MILAN, Dec 9 : Liverpool shrugged off the absence of Mohamed Salah as midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai scored an 88th-minute penalty to give them a 1-0 Champions League win at Inter Milan on Tuesday that boosts their hopes of a top-eight finish.
Cummins heads Australia squad for third Ashes test
SYDNEY, Dec 10 : Regular captain Pat Cummins was named in the Australia squad on Wednesday for the third Ashes test against England, a strong indication that the inspirational fast bowler will see his first action of the series in Adelaide next week.
Tottenham on the spot to defeat Slavia Prague
Second-half penalties by Mohammed Kudus and Xavi Simons helped Tottenham to a routine 3-0 win over Slavia Prague to keep alive their Champions League top-eight prospects.
Norris back in the car as F1 wraps up with final test in Abu Dhabi
ABU DHABI, Dec 9 : Formula One wrapped up the season in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday with new champion Lando Norris back in his McLaren to test tyres in one final outing before major changes next year.