57+ 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…...

1+ hour, 9+ 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…...

2+ hour, 19+ 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…...

3+ hour, 19+ 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…...

3+ hour, 45+ min ago   (234+ words) Budapest (AFP) – Britain's Josh Kerr produced a devastating last lap to seal a dominant victory in the men's 1,500m at the Ultimate Championship in Budapest on Sunday. Issued on: 13/09/2026 - 20:31 Kerr, fresh from setting a new world record in the mile, hit…...

4+ hour, 35+ min ago   (564+ words) Manchester (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Erling Haaland fired 10-man Manchester City to a memorable 1-0 victory over Manchester United despite Phil Foden's first-half red card to extend a perfect start to Enzo Maresca's reign. Issued on: 13/09/2026 - 19:41 Foden kicked out at United captain…...

4+ hour, 49+ min ago   (618+ words) Budapest (AFP) – Usain Bolt's retirement from athletics in 2017 left a gaping hole that has still not been filled, the Jamaican sprint legend having dominated the sport for the best part of a decade. Issued on: 13/09/2026 - 19:27 Bolt's larger-than-life off-track persona perfectly…...

5+ hour, 17+ min ago   (564+ words) Madrid (AFP) – Kimi Antonelli has no intention of easing up in the race for the Formula One world championship title after his win in the Spanish Grand Prix on Sunday took him 81 points clear of his nearest rival. Issued on:…...

6+ hour, 47+ min ago   (219+ words) Paris (France) (AFP) – Ethan Mbappe redeemed himself after his Champions League red card by scoring a late goal in a 2-0 win over Troyes on Sunday that sent Lille top of Ligue 1. Issued on: 13/09/2026 - 17:29 Mbappe, the younger brother of France and Real…...

11+ hour, 19+ min ago   (516+ words) Johannesburg (AFP) – Former South Africa captain Jean de Villiers said on Sunday that the 43-28 series-clinching victory over New Zealand was a "fantastic performance by a fantastic team". Issued on: 13/09/2026 - 12:57 The Springboks outscored the All Blacks by six tries to four…...