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Jimenez penalty enough to earn Fulham win over Forest

Raul Jimenez's first-half penalty proves enough for Fulham to get their Premier League season back on track with a hard-fought win at home to Nottingham Forest.

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Salah rescues Egypt with late winner as AFCON campaign begins

Mohamed Salah struck deep into stoppage time to spare Egypt an opening-day shock at the Africa Cup of Nations, sealing a hard-fought 2–1 win over Zimbabwe as the record champions made a winning start to their Group B campaign.

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Rowing’s answer to snowcross, BMX and beach volleyball is coming to LA

Beach Sprints are shaking up this most strait-laced of sports and may be heading to a coastal town near youAt a point when most rowers are pounding away on rivers in the wind and rain through the dark winter months, a new breed are honing their skills in brighter climes surrounded by sun, sand and w…

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The weirdest, wildest tales of the World Cup: best podcasts of the week

From Ronaldo’s legendary haircut to Argentina’s improvised 1986 away shirt – the odd stories behind football’s biggest trophy are explored. Plus, a smart series from the makers of Pod Save AmericaThis series from football site Goal dedicates an episode to each one of the last 10 World Cups and pulls…

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NFL Chiefs Will Move to Kansas After Stadium Funding Is Approved

The Kansas City Chiefs are planning to announce that they are moving across the Missouri border to Kansas after lawmakers there approved a public financing package to build a new stadium, according to people familiar with the team’s plans.

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Talaya Gaines Jumps to ESPN for Talent Relations VP Role

Talaya Gaines, a veteran TV sports executive, has been named vice president of talent relations and development at ESPN, marking a return to the Disney sports-media giant. Gaines had most recently worked as vice president of content strategy and original programming for MSG Networks. She worked a pr…

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From stadium to the wild: Sports clubs as new champions of biodiversity

When you walk around the Groupama Stadium in Lyon (France), you can't miss them. Four majestic lions in the colors of Olympique Lyonnais stand proudly in front of the stadium, symbols of the influence of a club that dominated French football in the early 2000s.

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Spectacular late Zambia equaliser spoils Mali's AFCON 2025 debut

Zambia’s Patson Daka scored in stoppage time to lock in a draw with Mali in their Africa Cup of Nations Group A opener. Mali controlled the match but were punished in the 92nd minute by a spectacular diving header.

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England defend mid-Ashes beach break but will look into reports claiming excessive drinking

Team director Rob Key has ‘no issue’ with Noosa trip after second TestBut tourists will investigate claims some players spent six days drinkingRob Key has defended England’s mid-tour break in Noosa but confirmed he will look into reports that excessive drinking by players in between the second and t…

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The Luka Trade and the Other Biggest Sports Surprises of the Year

The Luka Doncic trade shook the world, and so did a few other of our biggest stories from the past year.

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Mohamed Salah hits late Afcon winner for Egypt to break brave Zimbabwe at the last

Egypt 2 (Marmoush 64, Salah 90+1) Zimabwe 1 (Dube 20)Record Afcon winners recover to win in AgadirThere were no apologies from Mohamed Salah to his teammates in red on Monday night, with Egypt’s players grateful to Liverpool’s troubled superstar for conjuring a stoppage-time winner.After failing to …

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Looking ahead to final 2 weeks of NFL season

Week 16 of the NFL season wraps up Monday night with the San Francisco 49ers and the Indianapolis Colts after a thrilling end to Sunday's game in Detroit. Charlotte Carroll, staff writer for The Athletic, joins CBS News to break it down.

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Tomori on Tuchel, living in Italy and why this is the best he has felt

Fikayo Tomori says his success at AC Milan shows English players "can go abroad and adapt to a different way of living".

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Penalty king Jimenez equals record - who are the Premier League's best?

Fulham's Raul Jimenez scored his 11th Premier League penalty from 11 attempts, but who are the best spot-kick takers?

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Foster scores late goal as South Africa defeat Angola in their AFCON opener

Lyle Foster's match-winning 79th-minute strike allowed South Africa to win first opening match at AFCON since 2004.

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'Still excited' - Lim, 71, the oldest flinger in town

PDC World Championship history-maker Paul Lim, 71, discusses his longevity in darts as he prepares to face Luke Humphries at Alexandra Palace.

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Boxer Ty Mitchell tells Al Jazeera why he had to confront Tommy Robinson

Boxer Ty Mitchell told Al Jazeera why he had to confront far-right British activist Tommy Robinson.

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Milan’s Serie A match in Australia called off after ‘unacceptable requests’

Milan-Como was intended for Perth on 8 FebruaryAsian Football Confederation wanted to impose conditionsThe proposal to play a Serie A match between Milan and Como in Perth, Australia, has been cancelled due to football sanctions and conditions imposed by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC).The ga…

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Enchantingly old-school Mr Vango can thrill with Welsh Grand National win

Saturday’s Chepstow showpiece could be a huge showcase for front-running nine-year-old’s massive frame and engineWhen jumping fans of any age talk about a “proper, old-fashioned steeplechaser”, they have a strapping colossus of a horse in mind, with the strength to keep jumping and powering on throu…

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Fulham v Nottingham Forest: Premier League – live

⚽ Premier League updates from the 8pm GMT kick-off⚽ Live scores | Table | Ten things we learned | Mail Scott2 min: Hudson-Odoi makes his presence felt up the other end, pulling a cross back for Jesus, whose shot is instantly blocked. Both teams already showing signs of being well up for this!1 min: …