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Teun Koopmeiners Stunner Sends Juventus Into Italian Cup Quarter-Finals

Holders Juventus progressed to the quarter-finals of the Italian Cup with a 4-0 win at home to Cagliari on Tuesday. Dusan Vlahovic slotted home a first-half opener, before Teun Koopmeiners wrapped up the last-16 tie for the 15-time winners with a sensational free-kick from distance. Francisco Conceicao and Nico Gonzalez netted late to underline an emphatic performance by the Old Lady. "It was a good performance," Juve coach Thiago Motta told Canale 5. "These lads are going through a tough situation in the right way, giving their all in every training session," he added of his players who have endured a stop-start domestic campaign as they sit sixth in the league table.

Manchester United Striker Marcus Rashford 'Ready For New Challenge'

Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford admitted in an interview on Tuesday that he was "ready for a new challenge" away from Old Trafford. The 27-year-old, who was left out of last weekend's derby against Manchester City, came through United's youth ranks and has chalked up 138 goals in 426 appearances for the club since making his debut in 2016. However, he has struggled for form over the last 18 months, losing his place in England's squad for the Euros in the summer.

Akash Deep Apologises Following Bizarre Exchange With Travis Head During Brisbane Test - Watch

Akash Deep apologised to Travis Head following a bizarre exchange on Day 5 of the third Test match between India and Australia in Brisbane on Wednesday. Akash Deep and Jasprit Bumrah looked quite confident at the start of the day's play and the former looked to play some aggressive shots against Nathan Lyon. While going for a slog sweep, Akash Deep missed the ball completely and it got stuck inside his pads. He quickly took it away and threw it on the ground. The Indian cricketer did not notice that Travis Head thought he will hand him the ball and that led to a chat with the Australian batter.

Mitchell Santner Named New Zealand White Ball Captain

Spin bowler Mitchell Santner was named New Zealand captain for both white ball formats Wednesday, filling a six-month vacancy since teammate Kane Williamson stood down. Santner, who has played 107 one-day internationals and 106 T20Is, will begin his tenure with a three-match home ODI series against Sri Lanka from December 28. The 32-year-old has previously led New Zealand in 28 white ball matches, some on a stand-in basis after Williamson relinquished the role following the T20 World Cup in June. Santner described the full-time appointment as a "huge honour".

Saim Ayub, Salman Agha Steer Pakistan To Victory In First ODI vs South Africa

Saim Ayub hit a superb 109 and Salman Agha starred with bat and ball as Pakistan beat South Africa by three wickets in the first one-day international at Boland Park on Tuesday. The left-handed Ayub and Salman (82 not out) shared a fifth wicket partnership of 141, rescuing Pakistan from 60 for four. Salman, who earlier had career-best bowling figures of four for 32 as South Africa were restricted to 239 for nine, was named man of the match – but he handed the trophy to Ayub. "Without Ayub we would not have won the game," said Salman. "He was there with the new ball and he set up the game."

India vs Australia LIVE 3rd Test, Day 5: Action Begins On Day 5. Akash Deep, Jasprit Bumrah Eye Fightback

India vs Australia LIVE Score, 3rd Test, Day 5: India aim to bounce back after avoiding follow-on as they take the field on Day 5 of the third Test match at The Gabba, Brisbane. Following gritty knocks by KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja, Jasprit Bumrah and Akash Deep stitched together a solid 10th wicket partnership to avoid follow-on.

After Ballon D'Or Miss, Vinicius Jr Crowned FIFA 'The Best' Men's Player Of The Year 2024

Real Madrid attacker Vinicius Junior won the FIFA Best men's player of the year award at a ceremony in Doha on Tuesday, while Barcelona midfielder Aitana Bonmati picked up the women's prize for the second time. The award comes two months after 24-year-old Vinicius was second in the Ballon d'Or, with Real electing to snub the ceremony when they found out beforehand that Manchester City midfielder Rodri was set to win the trophy. But the Brazilian was this time on hand to collect the prize in person as he is in Qatar with his club ahead of their Intercontinental Cup final clash with Mexico's Pachuca on Wednesday.

East Bengal Script Stunning Comeback, Go From 0-2 Down To Beat Punjab FC 4-2 In ISL 2024-25

East Bengal SC mounted a stunning comeback victory, scoring four goals in 22 minutes in the second half to come from a two-goal deficit and secure a 4-2 victory against Punjab FC in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 season which was played here at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan. Asmir Suljic and Pulga Vidal's goals gave Punjab a comfortable position after the end of the first half but goals from Hijazi Maher, P.V. Vishnu, David Hmar, and an own goal from Suresh Meitei completed the comeback for the home side. Punjab remain in fifth position with 18 points from 11 matches while East Bengal have 10 points from the same number of matches and are in 11th position in the table.

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Teun Koopmeiners Stunner Sends Juventus Into Italian Cup Quarter-Finals

Manchester United Striker Marcus Rashford 'Ready For New Challenge'

Akash Deep Apologises Following Bizarre Exchange With Travis Head During Brisbane Test - Watch

Mitchell Santner Named New Zealand White Ball Captain

Saim Ayub, Salman Agha Steer Pakistan To Victory In First ODI vs South Africa

India vs Australia LIVE 3rd Test, Day 5: Action Begins On Day 5. Akash Deep, Jasprit Bumrah Eye Fightback

After Ballon D'Or Miss, Vinicius Jr Crowned FIFA 'The Best' Men's Player Of The Year 2024

East Bengal Script Stunning Comeback, Go From 0-2 Down To Beat Punjab FC 4-2 In ISL 2024-25