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Bills ace Hamlin discharged from Cincinnati hospital

Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin was discharged from hospital in Cincinnati on Monday, just a week after suffering a cardiac arrest during an NFL game, medical staff confirmed.

France captain Lloris retires from international football

France captain Hugo Lloris has announced his retirement from international football at the age of 36, three weeks after his country lost the World Cup final on penalties to Argentina in Doha.

Cardinals fire head coach Kingsbury after Niners rout

The Arizona Cardinals fired head coach Kliff Kingsbury on Monday, a day after the team wrapped up a disappointing season with a drubbing against the San Francisco 49ers.

Gareth Bale retires as one of Britain's greatest football exports

Gareth Bale retires from football with his place as one of Britain's greatest players secure after a spectacular career at home and abroad.

Naseem takes five as Pakistan thump New Zealand in first ODI

Pakistan strolled to a six-wicket victory over New Zealand in the first one-day international on Monday after fast bowler Naseem Shah took five wickets in Karachi.

Gareth Bale calls time on glittering football career

Gareth Bale announced his retirement from club and international football at the age of 33 on Monday, bringing the curtain down on one of the most decorated careers in British football history.

After Test struggles, South Africa pin hopes on new T20 league

Two days after the end of a humiliating Test tour of Australia by South Africa, a new Twenty20 league, the SA20, will be launched in Cape Town on Tuesday.

French FA boss Le Graet under fire for 'clumsy' Zidane comments

French Football Federation president Noel Le Graet came under fire on Monday as he was forced to apologise for what he dubbed as "clumsy remarks" about Zinedine Zidane's potential interest in coaching the France national team.

Gareth Bale announces retirement from football

Gareth Bale announced his retirement from club and international football at the age of 33 on Monday, bringing to an end one of the most decorated careers in British football history.

Coach Favre sacked by Ligue 1 side Nice

Lucien Favre has been "relieved of his duties" as coach of French Ligue 1 side Nice, a source close to the Ineos-owned club told AFP on Monday.

Dortmund's Haller aims for January return after cancer treatment

Borussia Dortmund forward Sebastien Haller said he was holding out hope of playing in his side's first competitive match of 2023, as he makes his way back from testicular cancer.

Napoli blast hooligans after fighting fans cause motorway chaos

Napoli condemned on Monday "so-called supporters" who caused chaos on a major Italian motorway at the weekend by fighting with fans from rival club Roma.

Rugby World Cup-winning coach White recovering after surgery

South Africa Rugby World Cup-winning coach Jake White was recovering on Monday after successful abdominal surgery, the Bulls franchise said.

African players in Europe: Mahrez haunts Chelsea again

Former African Footballer of the Year Riyad Mahrez tormented Chelsea at the weekend for the second time in four days, scoring twice as Manchester City triumphed 4-0 in the FA Cup.

French federation boss under fire for 'clumsy' Zidane comments

French Football Federation president Noel Le Graet came under fire on Monday as he was forced to apologise for what he dubbed his own "clumsy remarks" about Zinedine Zidane's potential interest in coaching the France national team.

Roberto Martinez named as Portugal coach

Roberto Martinez was named as the new coach of Portugal on Monday, having stepped down as Belgium coach after their elimination from the World Cup in Qatar in the group stage.

'I'm always available': Mueller not stepping down from Germany duty

Bayern Munich and Germany forward Thomas Mueller has shot down rumours of a pending international retirement, saying on Monday he will "always be available" for selection.

Messi and Ronaldo to meet in friendly between PSG and Saudi select

Lionel Messi and Paris Saint-Germain will play a friendly against a select side made up of players from Cristiano Ronaldo's new club Al Nassr and their Saudi rivals Al Hilal in Riyadh on January 19, the French champions announced on Monday.

England's Farrell risks missing Six Nations opener after tackle citing

Owen Farrell could miss England's Six Nations opener against Scotland next month after being cited for a dangerous tackle during Saracens' 19-16 Premiership win over Gloucester.

French federation boss apologises for 'clumsy' Zidane comments

French football boss Noel Le Graet on Monday apologised for what he dubbed his "clumsy remarks" about Zinedine Zidane's potential interest in coaching the France national team.

Wallabies coach Rennie rules out working with Jones at World Cup

Wallabies coach Dave Rennie on Monday ruled out working with sacked England boss Eddie Jones before or during this year's World Cup, saying "it won't happen".

Kvitova wins battle of Wimbledon champions at Adelaide

Petra Kvitova won the battle of Wimbledon champions on Monday at Adelaide International II, outserving Elena Rybakina who has crashed early in two tournaments leading into next week's Australian Open.

NFL's Texans sack coach Lovie Smith

The Houston Texans fired head coach Lovie Smith on Sunday, announcing the decision hours after their 32-31 victory over the Indianapolis Colts capped another disappointing NFL campaign.

Bills take AFC second seed, Eagles clinch NFC top berth but Packers out

Buffalo's Nyheim Hines returned kickoffs 96 and 101 yards for touchdowns on Sunday and the Bills captured a number-two NFL playoff seeding with an emotional 35-23 victory over New England, eliminating the Patriots from playoff contention.

Nets edge Heat but Durant limps out, 76ers cruise past Pistons

The Brooklyn Nets eked out a 102-101 NBA victory over the Miami Heat on Sunday on Royce O'Neale's game-winner but saw superstar Kevin Durant limp out with a knee injury in the third quarter.

Australian Open no-show fuels fears for Osaka's tennis future

Naomi Osaka has not played a tennis match since September and her withdrawal from next week's Australian Open has raised concerns that the former world number one may never appear on court again.

Rahm powers to Kapalua victory as Morikawa collapses

Jon Rahm fired nine birdies and an eagle in a 10-under par 63 on Sunday to surge past faltering Colin Morikawa and win the US PGA Tour Tournament of Champions by two strokes.

Harden's triple-double helps 76ers cruise, Durant hurt in Nets win

James Harden's 20-point triple-double helped carry the short-handed Philadelphia 76ers to a convincing 123-111 NBA victory over the Pistons in Detroit on Sunday.

Emotional Bills take AFC second seed, Eagles clinch NFC top berth