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Chelsea chaos not a distraction for Maresca

Chelsea chaos not a distraction for Maresca

Enzo Maresca insisted the speculation over his Chelsea future has not been a distraction after the Blues battled back to rescue a 2-2 draw against Newcastle on Saturday.

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Africa Cup of Nations to be held every four years after 2028 edition

Africa Cup of Nations to be held every four years after 2028 edition

The Africa Cup of Nations will be staged every four years following an edition planned for 2028 in a major change to what is currently a biennial showpiece, African football chief Patrice Motsepe announced on Saturday.

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Chelsea fightback in Newcastle draw eases pressure on Maresca

Chelsea fightback in Newcastle draw eases pressure on Maresca

Chelsea saved Enzo Maresca from more awkward questions as they fought back from two goals down to rescue a 2-2 draw against Newcastle on Saturday.

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FIFA Best XI 'a joke' rages Flick over Raphinha snub

FIFA Best XI 'a joke' rages Flick over Raphinha snub

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick raged against Raphinha's omission from FIFA's team of the year, labelling the world football governing body's 'The Best Men's XI' a joke on Saturday.

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Swiss Von Allmen pips Odermatt to Val Gardena downhill

Swiss Von Allmen pips Odermatt to Val Gardena downhill

Franjo von Allmen got the better of Marco Odermatt to win Saturday's downhill at Val Gardena and claim his first World Cup win of the season.

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Vonn claims third podium of the season at Val d'Isere

Vonn claims third podium of the season at Val d'Isere

Lindsey Vonn climbed atop the podium for the third time in four World Cup races this winter, finishing third in the Val d'Isere downhill on Saturday.

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India drops Shubman Gill from T20 World Cup squad

India drops Shubman Gill from T20 World Cup squad

Indian selectors dropped Test and ODI captain Shubman Gill on Saturday from the T20 squad for the World Cup in February after a prolonged form slump.

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England 'flat' as Crawley admits Australia a better side

England 'flat' as Crawley admits Australia a better side

Opener Zak Crawley said the mood in the England dressing room was "flat" Saturday as they stared down the barrel of losing the Ashes within three Tests, admitting Australia were the better side.

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Australia four wickets from Ashes glory as England cling on

Australia four wickets from Ashes glory as England cling on

An unrelenting Australia were four wickets from retaining the Ashes at close of play in the third Test on Saturday as England clung to a dying hope that they could chase a record 435 to save the series.

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Beetles block mining of Europe's biggest rare earths deposit

Beetles block mining of Europe's biggest rare earths deposit

As Europe seeks to curb its dependence on China for rare earths, plans to mine the continent's biggest deposit have hit a roadblock over fears that mining operations could harm endangered beetles, mosses and mushrooms.

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