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Dupont returns to captain France against Japan in autumn rugby opener 07 Nov 2024 - 04:52 pm
France's scrum-half and captain Antoine Dupont (R) attends a training session in Marcoussis, south of Paris, on November 06, 2024, as part of the preparation for the Autumn international rugby union match between France and Japan. (Photo by Anne-Christine POUJOULAT / AFP)
England prop Marler retires from Test rugby days after haka row 03 Nov 2024 - 02:51 pm
England's Joe Marler (L) speaks with New Zealand's head coach Scott Robertson (R) beside the pitch ahead of the Autumn Nations Series International rugby union test match between England and New Zealand at the Allianz Stadium, Twickenham in south-west London, on November 2, 2024. (Photo by Adrian DENNIS / AFP)
Government intervenes over SA Rugby equity proposal 16 Oct 2024 - 05:31 pm
South Africa's flanker Siya Kolisi (C) lifts the trophy while kissing his wrist as he celebrates with his teammates after they won the Rugby Championship following their match between South Africa and Argentina at Mbombela Stadium in Mbombela on September 28, 2024. (Photo by PHILL MAGAKOE / AFP)
France fly-half Ntamack in doubt for Autumn Tests 14 Oct 2024 - 06:21 pm
Toulouse's French fly-half Romain Ntamack (L) runs to evade Clermont's Samoan number eight Fritz Lee during the French Top14 rugby union match between Stade Toulousain Rugby (Toulouse) and ASM Clermont Auvergne at the Ernest-Wallon stadium in Toulouse, south-western France, on October 12, 2024. (Photo by Valentine CHAPUIS / AFP)
Springboks win first Rugby Championship title since 2019 in style 28 Sep 2024 - 08:33 pm
South Africa's flanker Siya Kolisi (C) lifts the trophy while kissing his wrist as he celebrates with his teammates after they won the Rugby Championship following their match between South Africa and Argentina at Mbombela Stadium in Mbombela on September 28, 2024. (Photo by PHILL MAGAKOE / AFP)
Japan to face Fiji in Pacific final after romping past Samoa 15 Sep 2024 - 12:43 pm
Japan's players celebrate their victory during the Pacific Nations Cup semi-final rugby union match between Japan and Samoa at the Prince Chichibu Memorial Rugby Ground in Tokyo on September 15, 2024. (Photo by Philip FONG / AFP)
Fiji beat USA to reach Pacific Nations Cup final 14 Sep 2024 - 03:30 pm
Greg Peterson of the US jumps to catch the ball during the Pacific Nations Cup semi-final rugby union match between Fiji and the US on September 14, 2024. (Photo by Yuichi Yamazaki / AFP)
'Not panicking' key to Springboks triumph - Kolisi 31 Aug 2024 - 09:40 pm
South Africa's loose forward Eben Etzebeth (L) and South Africa's full-back Aphelele Fassi (2nd L) celebrate after South Africa won the Rugby Championship Test match between South Africa and New Zealand at the Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg on August 31, 2024. (Photo by PHILL MAGAKOE / AFP)
All Blacks lose Ethan de Groot for South Africa Tests 23 Aug 2024 - 01:39 pm
Photo for representation only. The All Blacks perform the Haka during the France 2023 Rugby World Cup Pool A match between New Zealand and Italy at the OL Stadium in Decines-Charpieu, near Lyon, south-eastern France, on September 29, 2023. (Francis BOMPARD / AFP)
Dupont magic inspires France to Olympic rugby sevens gold 27 Jul 2024 - 09:27 pm
France's Antoine Dupont (C) and teammates celebrate after the men's gold medal rugby sevens match between France and Fiji during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis on July 27, 2024. (Photo by CARL DE SOUZA / AFP)
French Rugby's Jaminet suspended 34 weeks after racist video: Federation 26 Jul 2024 - 05:26 pm
(FILES) France's full-back Melvyn Jaminet scores a try during the France 2023 Rugby World Cup Pool A match between France and New Zealand at Stade de France in Saint-Denis, on the outskirts of Paris on September 8, 2023. (Photo by Thomas SAMSON / AFP)
Japan 0-3 under Eddie Jones after big loss to Italy 21 Jul 2024 - 06:49 pm
Japan's Michael Leitch (C) is challenged during the international rugby test match between Japan and Italy at Sapporo Dome in Hokkaido on July 21, 2024. (Photo by JIJI PRESS / AFP) / Japan OUT
Mapimpi hat-trick helps 10-try Springboks crush Portugal 20 Jul 2024 - 08:56 pm
South Africa's wing Makazole Mapimpi (C) is tackled by Portugal's centre Tomas Appleton (L) and Portugal's full-back Simao Bento (R) during the International rugby union match between South Africa and Portugal at the Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein on July 20, 2024. (Photo by Phill Magakoe / AFP)
French rugby great Mias dies aged 93 13 May 2024 - 05:17 pm
(FILES) In preparation for their match against England at Twickenham, French rugby union player Lucien Mias, captain of the French Rugby union team, puts a bandage over his injured knee during a fitness test on February 27, 1959 at Athletic Ground of Richmond, Greater London, United Kingdom. (Photo by AFP)
Ireland win keeps Sevens title race alive 04 May 2024 - 05:32 pm
Argentina's Tobias Wade is tackled by Ireland痴 Gavin Mullin during the men's Cup quarter-final match between Argentina and Ireland at the HSBC Rugby Sevens tournament at the National Stadium in Singapore on May 4, 2024. (Photo by Roslan RAHMAN / AFP)
Asia Rugby Sevens Trophy: Kazakhstan beat Qatar 04 Nov 2023 - 10:12 am
A Qatar player is being tackled by Jordan players during their match on Day 1 of the Asia Rugby Sevens Trophy tournament.
Springboks look into Curry's claim of Mbonambi racial slur in England-South Africa World Cup semi 22 Oct 2023 - 06:35 pm
England's full-back Freddie Steward (2L) leaps for a high ball with South Africa's fly-half Handre Pollard (L) and South Africa's hooker Bongi Mbonambi (C) as South Africa's left wing Cheslin Kolbe (R) looks on during the France 2023 Rugby World Cup semi-final match between England and South Africa at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, on the outskirts of Paris, on October 21, 2023. (Photo by Antonin THUILLIER / AFP)
South Africa deny France 'chess game' claims for World Cup quarter-final 14 Oct 2023 - 04:29 pm
South Africa's head coach Jacques Nienaber holds a press conference at Roland Garros stadium in Paris on October 13, 2023, ahead of the France Rugby World Cup 2023 match against France. (Photo by Anne-Christine POUJOULAT / AFP)

NFL

A fan attends the NFL Experience at the George R. Brown Convention Center February 3, 2017 in Houston, Texas two days before the New England Patriots play the Atlanta Falcons in Super Bowl 51. / AFP / TIMOTHY A. CLARY Brazilian pop star Anitta to perform at NFL’s first game in Sao Paulo
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US singer-songwriter Chris Stapleton performs the US national anthem ahead of Super Bowl LVII between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on February 12, 2023. (Photo by ANGELA WEISS / AFP) Kansas City ready to celebrate its latest Super Bowl win
US singer-songwriter Chris Stapleton performs the US national anthem ahead of Super Bowl LVII between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on February 12, 2023. (Photo by ANGELA WEISS / AFP) Super Bowl ads use celebs, humor, lots of dogs

Sailing

Australian super-maxi Wild Oats XI sails towards the finish line to win the annual 630 nautical miles (1166 kilometres) Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race, December 27, 2017. AAP/Rob Blakers/via REUTERS Comanche confirmed as Sydney-Hobart winner after protest
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Swimming

(Files) Britain's former track cyclist Chris Hoy poses for a photo ahead of the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris on July 26, 2024, in front of the Eiffel Tower. (Photo by Jonathan Nackstrand / AFP) Six-time Olympic champion Chris Hoy says he has terminal cancer
France's Leon Marchand competes in the final of the men's 400m individual medley swimming event during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at the Paris La Defense Arena in Nanterre, west of Paris, on July 28, 2024. (Photo by Manan VATSYAYANA / AFP) France's Leon Marchand wins men's Olympic 400m medley gold
Qatari swimmer Abdulaziz Al Obaidly in action during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games Qatari swimmer Abdulaziz Al Obaidly concludes Olympic campaign
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