30+ min ago   (370+ words) Paris (France) (AFP) – Champions Toulouse bounced back from their shock defeat to La Rochelle last week with a stunning eight-try 48-12 thrashing of an under-strength Bordeaux-Begles on Sunday. Issued on: 13/09/2026 - 23:19 A week after Bordeaux had stormed to the top of the…...

42+ min ago   (291+ words) London (AFP) – Professional Game Referees (Pro Ref) admitted Sunday that the decision to allow Erling Haaland's winner in Manchester City's 1-0 victory over Manchester United was an "error of judgment". Issued on: 13/09/2026 - 23:07 With City down to 10 men after Phil Foden's dismissal…...

48+ min ago   (576+ words) Los Angeles (United States) (AFP) – Buffalo's Josh Allen finally managed his first triumph at Houston and Lamar Jackson sparked Baltimore to a lopsided victory at Indianapolis on Sunday as most NFL teams began their 2026 campaign. Issued on: 13/09/2026 - 23:01 Allen completed 20-of…...

1+ hour, 25+ min ago   (552+ words) The United States defeated a spirited France 97-79 in the 12th women's basketball World Cup final in Berlin on Sunday, winning for a record-extending 12th time. Playing in their first ever World Cup final, France lost their composure as the Americans turned on…...

2+ hour, 6+ min ago   (607+ words) Manchester (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Enzo Maresca took on the seemingly impossible job of succeeding Pep Guardiola as Manchester City manager, but the Italian is off to the perfect start after his 10 men defied Manchester United for a famous 1-0 win at…...

1+ hour, 52+ min ago   (473+ words) Madrid (AFP) – Formula One’s new Madring circuit failed to capture the imagination of the fans or the drivers on Sunday when it delivered a processional Spanish Grand Prix decided by a safety car decision. Issued on: 13/09/2026 - 21:57 Most drivers were unenthusiastic…...

1+ hour, 56+ min ago   (720+ words) Budapest (AFP) – Melissa Jefferson-Wooden and Kenny Bednarek bagged memorable sprint doubles and Alison dos Santos turned on the 400m hurdles afterburners to wrap up the Ultimate Championship in Budapest in sensational style on Sunday. Issued on: 13/09/2026 - 21:53 After both Americans clinched 100m crowns…...

2+ hour, 11+ min ago   (544+ words) Budapest (AFP) – The US pair of Melissa Jefferson-Wooden and Kenny Bednarek nailed Ultimate Championship sprint doubles after searing to victories in the 200m a day after sealing the 100m crowns. Issued on: 13/09/2026 - 21:03Modified: 13/09/2026 - 21:37 World champion Jefferson-Wooden enjoyed a great start and an even…...

2+ hour, 52+ min ago   (576+ words) Manchester (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Arsenal and Manchester City already look set for another duel for the Premier League title after overcoming adversity to stretch their perfect starts at the top of the table. Issued on: 13/09/2026 - 20:57 City won the Manchester derby…...

2+ hour, 42+ min ago   (278+ words) Paris (France) (AFP) – Senegal goalkeeper Edouard Mendy, 34, announced his international retirement on his social media accounts on Sunday, after eight years and 59 caps with the Lions of Teranga. Issued on: 13/09/2026 - 21:07 "Jerejef (Thank you) Senegal," Mendy posted in Wolof, the principle…...