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Goals from Romain Saiss, Azz-Eddine Ounahi and Youssef En Nesyri fired Morocco to a 3-0 win over Tanzania in a one-sided Africa Cup of Nations opener. Former Wolves defender Saiss struck in the first half but, despite their total dominance, Morocco…

Match reports and free highlights from Thursday’s Africa Cup of Nations games as Egypt come from behind to draw 2-2 with Ghana; Nigeria beat host nation Ivory Coast in Abidjan; former Birmingham City striker Emilio Nsue scores hat-trick as Equatorial…

Liverpool lead Premier League, are in the Carabao Cup semi-finals, Europa League last-16 and FA Cup fourth round; impressive season has been helped by Klopp’s in-game changes, which have led to Reds recording more goal involvements by subs than any…

Sir Jim Ratcliffe warned Manchester United he was prepared to withdraw his offer to become minority owner if it was not given the green light before Christmas, it has been revealed. It was announced on December 24th that the Ineos…

The coming to an end of Ulster Rugby’s sponsorship deal with Kingspan has been welcomed by the Grenfell disaster’s bereaved and survivors group. After two decades with the club, Kingspan has “signalled its intention” to conclude its association with the…

Peter O’Mahony says being selected to succeed Johnny Sexton as Ireland captain is one of the proudest moments of his life. The vastly-experienced Munster flanker will steer his country through the forthcoming Guinness Six Nations after Sexton retired following last…

Saudi club Al Etiffaq agreed to terminate Jordan Henderson’s contract after only six months; Ajax have offered the midfielder a two-and-a-half-year deal; he will fly to Amsterdam on Thursday to complete a medical but is still waiting a work visa…

Sixteen-year-old Mirra Andreeva pulled off the result of the Australian Open so far by beating Ons Jabeur in the second round. Andreeva allowed the sixth seed and two-time Wimbledon finalist just two games in a 6-0 6-2 hammering, but defending…

Defending champion Novak Djokovic survived a scare for the second match in succession to reach the third round of the Australian Open. Djokovic, who came through the longest first-round match of his grand slam career on Sunday, had to save…

Rory McIlroy bogeyed three of his last four holes in his opening round at the Dubai Desert Classic to give up a strong position; Haotong Li claimed the first-round lead with a five-under par 67; watch the second round live…