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Australia opener Nathan McSweeney says he hopes to “throw a few more punches” at India quick Jasprit Bumrah in the third Test which starts at the Gabba on Saturday (00:20 GMT). McSweeney, 25, has been dismissed by Bumrah three times in four knocks so far and has only managed to score nine runs against him. Bumrah has 12 wickets in …

The former Millwall player has scored two international goals, having previously played for Northern Ireland at Under-21, U19 and U17 level. His final season with Rotherham was marred by injury. “I’m delighted to be coming home and once I had spoken with Tiernan and heard his plans for the club, it was a simple decision,” Ferguson told the Derry City …

Scottie Scheffler matched Tiger Woods by becoming the only second man to win the PGA Tour player of the year award in three consecutive seasons. The American world number one collected his third Jack Nicklaus Award after winning 91% of the vote from his fellow players. Scheffler won seven titles across the season, including a second Masters title at Augusta …

Since Duran joined Villa in January 2023, he has started alongside Watkins just twice. Though Emery suggested on Monday that he is open to playing both of his strikers together, it’s clear his preference is one or the other. That kind of situation could easily create friction between the two players, but Duran says he is happy to play whatever …

Manchester United open to offers for Marcus Rashford, Arsenal considering Dusan Vlahovic and Virgil van Dijk rejects initial Liverpool offer. Manchester United would consider selling England forward Marcus Rashford, 27, in the January transfer window. (Sky Sport Germany), external United were open to selling academy graduate Rashford last summer and are receptive to new bids. (Telegraph – subscription required), external …

Soper believes that the quick turnaround after playing on Sunday means that Ulster can ill-afford to dwell on the loss, but they must also try and rectify some mistakes made in France. It is another difficult test at the Kingspan Stadium on Saturday as they welcome a Bordeaux side that are second in France’s Top 14. “We’ve been out on …

“It’s massive, it’s a massive fight for the British public. If it was down to me I’d be fighting her now but the politics of boxing and other things [meant that was not possible]. “We both need to get the win and then we can look forward to that fight. It’s a fight I’ve wanted for a long time and …

A court in Argentina has dismissed charges of aggravated rape against France rugby players Hugo Auradou and Oscar Jegou, the players’ lawyers say. The pair, both 21, were arrested two days after making their international debuts in France’s victory over Argentina in Mendoza in July. They were accused of raping a 39-year-old woman in a hotel room in the city …

Millwall head coach Neil Harris will leave the club following Saturday’s trip to Middlesbrough. The Lions are currently 11th in the Championship and have not won in their past four games. Harris returned for his second stint in charge of the club in February on a contract until June 2025. “After discussions with Neil in recent days, he felt it …

World number one Aryna Sabalenka has been voted the WTA Player of the Year after securing four titles in 2024. The Belarusian retained the Australian Open in January before winning the US Open in September – her third Grand Slam singles triumph. The 26-year-old also secured victories at the Cincinnati Open in August and the Wuhan Open in October, becoming …