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Sat, 27 Dec 2025 07:29:09 GMTStokes hails under-fire England's courage in 'really special' Test win
The four-wicket victory at the fourth Test in Melbourne -- their first in Australia since January 2011 -- came after an intense build-up.
They were not only coming off three defeats, but heavy scrutiny over their preparation for the tour and behavi...
Sat, 27 Dec 2025 07:21:10 GMTWhat they said as England win 4th Ashes Test - reaction
AFP Sport picks out some of the best reaction:
"It's been a massive effort from everyone, and to come out on the right side of the result feels really special. It means a lot."
-- England captain Ben Stokes
"Tricky one. Quick game. If we'd manag...
Sat, 27 Dec 2025 07:15:12 GMTHong Kongers bid farewell to 'king of umbrellas'
Established in 1842 during the Qing Dynasty, the Sun Rise Company was founded by the Yau family in the southern Chinese city of Guangzhou.
Current proprietor Yau Yiu-wai, 73, announced earlier this month that his 183-year-old family business would ...
Sat, 27 Dec 2025 07:03:13 GMTEngland snap 15-year losing streak to win chaotic 4th Ashes Test
The pumped-up tourists dismissed Australia for 132 soon after lunch in front of a bumper 92,045 crowd at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, following the 20 wickets that tumbled on day one.
It left them chasing 175 to win, with Harry Brook unbeaten on 1...
Sat, 27 Dec 2025 05:45:15 GMTClosing 10-0 run lifts Bulls over 76ers while Pistons fall
Reserves Tre Jones and Zach Collins each scored 15 points while White added seven rebounds and six assists as Chicago scored the last 10 points to win, improving to 15-15.
"It was a 'grind it out' win coming off Christmas. It was sloppy, a little b...
Sat, 27 Dec 2025 02:55:14 GMTStokes, Smith agree two-day Tests not a good look after MCG carnage
Twenty wickets tumbled on day one of the fourth Test between Australia and England on Friday, with the hosts dismissed for 152 and the tourists just 110.
Another 16 were taken on day two, with the high-profile clash all over within 142 overs inside...
Sat, 27 Dec 2025 01:45:12 GMTEngland snap 15-year losing streak to win chaotic 4th Ashes Test
The pumped-up tourists dismissed Australia for 132 soon after lunch in front of a bumper 92,045 crowd at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, following the 20 wickets that tumbled on day one.
It left them chasing 175 to win, with Harry Brook (18) and Jami...
Sat, 27 Dec 2025 00:49:10 GMTPolice arrest suspect after man stabs 3 women in Paris metro
The three victims were attacked at three different locations along the Line 3 metro track that runs across central Paris, the RATP authority that runs the transit service told AFP.
An AFP journalist at the Republique station saw a security team tre...
Fri, 26 Dec 2025 23:01:13 GMTMan Utd made to 'suffer' for Newcastle win, says Amorim
Missing injured captain Bruno Fernandes plus the absent Bryan Mbeumo and Amad Diallo due to the Africa Cup of Nations, Amorim was forced to adapt.
Patrick Dorgu started in an unfamiliar role on the right side of attack and the Dane scored his first...
Fri, 26 Dec 2025 22:43:10 GMTMorocco made to wait for Cup of Nations knockout place after Egypt advance
The Group A clash between Morocco and Mali at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat was a tale of two spot-kicks, with Brahim Diaz giving the tournament hosts the lead from a penalty deep in first-half injury time and Lassine Sinayoko equalisi...
Fri, 26 Dec 2025 22:41:12 GMTKey NFL week has playoff spots, byes and seeds at stake
The Seattle Seahawks, who missed the playoffs three of the past four years and haven't won a playoff game since 2019, lead the NFC at 12-3 with San Francisco, Chicago and the Los Angeles Rams one game adrift.
"It feels great, the position our team ...
Fri, 26 Dec 2025 22:11:10 GMTDorgu delivers winner for depleted Man Utd against Newcastle
Shorn of captain Bruno Fernandes due to injury plus the absent Bryan Mbeumo and Amad Diallo due to the Africa Cup of Nations, Amorim's change of role for Dorgu paid dividends.
The Danish international connected sweetly with a looping ball on his le...
Fri, 26 Dec 2025 20:55:12 GMTThe Cure guitarist and keyboard player Perry Bamonte dies aged 65
Bamonte, who became a full member of The Cure in 1990, "passed away after a short illness at home over Christmas", according to a statement published on the band's website.
"It is with enormous sadness that we confirm the death of our great friend ...
Fri, 26 Dec 2025 20:31:10 GMTDraper to miss Australian Open
The world number 10 has not played since withdrawing at the US Open due to bone bruising in his left arm.
"It's a really, really tough decision, obviously (with) Australia being a grand slam, it's one of the biggest tournaments in our sport," Drape...
Fri, 26 Dec 2025 19:43:10 GMTPolice arrest suspect after man stabs 3 women in Paris metro
The three victims were attacked at three different locations along the Line 3 metro track that runs across central Paris, the RATP authority that runs the transit service told AFP.
An AFP journalist at the Republique station saw a security team tre...