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MLS open to playoff revamp: Garber
Major League Soccer commissioner Don Garber said Thursday the league was open to revamping its playoff format amid reports the postseason could be expanded to 16 teams.
NBA's Nets suspend Irving at least five games in anti-semitism furore
The Brooklyn Nets suspended Kyrie Irving for at least five games on Thursday, saying they were "dismayed" by the NBA star's response after he was criticized for posting a link to anti-semitic material.
UK researchers cure man who had Covid for 411 days
British researchers announced Friday they have cured a man who was continually infected with Covid for 411 days by analysing the genetic code of his particular virus to find the right treatment.
Gordon seizes PGA Mexico lead with Scheffler, Hovland in hunt
Will Gordon matched the lowest round of his PGA career with a nine-under par 62 to grab a one-stroke lead after Thursday's opening round of the PGA Mayakoba Championship.
Man Utd fall short of Europa League top spot, Arsenal into last 16
Manchester United failed to usurp Real Sociedad at the top of Europa League Group E despite a 1-0 win in San Sebastian, as Arsenal did secure their place in the last 16 on Thursday.
Andrade makes history for Brazil by winning world all-around gymnastics title
Brazil’s Rebeca Andrade grabbed all-around gold at the World Gymnastics Championships in Liverpool on Thursday to cement her status as the sport’s newest megastar.
Blinken asks Egypt for rights progress before climate meet
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken called Thursday for Egypt to free political prisoners as leaders prepare to visit for the global climate summit.
Saints receiver Thomas likely out for season
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas is unlikely to play again this NFL season after being placed on injured reserve with a dislocated toe.
Billy Vunipola turned down corporate cash to revive England career
Billy Vunipola has revealed how his determination to regain a place in the England rugby union team led him to reject the offer of lucrative corporate entertaining work at Twickenham.
Barcelona's Pique announces 'end of this journey' after stellar career
Barcelona's Gerard Pique announced his retirement on Thursday after a decorated career, saying "the moment has come to end this journey".
Harden expected to miss a month for NBA 76ers with foot strain
Three-time NBA scoring champion James Harden is expected to miss the next month of the season with a tendon strain in his right foot, according to multiple reports on Thursday.
Mahomes and Henry in focus as Titans and Chiefs resume battle
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes needs no reminding that the Tennessee Titans are among the NFL toughest opponents his team will face.
No 'easy road' for Brazil's Lula, as world awaits Amazon action
Brazil's president-elect Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is facing a tough battle to halt the destruction of the Amazon, with the weight of global expectation on his shoulders before he even takes office.
Barcelona's Pique announces retirement after stellar career
Barcelona's Gerard Pique announced his retirement on Thursday after a decorated career, saying "the moment has come to end this journey".
Tiger and McIlroy to face Thomas and Spieth in December: reports
Tiger Woods, battling back from severe leg injuries suffered in a 2021 car crash, will join Rory McIlroy in a 12-hole December exhibition under the lights against Justin Thomas and Jordan Spieth.
Alcaraz, Djokovic cruise into Paris quarters
World number one Carlos Alcaraz swatted aside Grigor Dimitrov in straight sets on Thursday, as Novak Djokovic continued his Paris Masters title defence by also reaching the quarter-finals.
Stellantis says 276,000 autos still have deadly Takata airbags
Automaker Stellantis said Thursday it is redoubling outreach to US owners of about 276,000 vehicles with dangerous Takata airbags that have been recalled but were never repaired.
NBA fines Clippers, Thunder each $25,000 for injury report errors
The Los Angeles Clippers and Oklahoma City Thunder were each fined $25,000 by the NBA on Thursday for violating league injury reporting rules.
Basketball star Griner 'well as can be expected' in Russia prison: W.House
US basketball star Brittney Griner is as well "as can be expected" in a Russian prison, the White House said Thursday after embassy officials were able to visit her.
Fly-half Hastings gets Scotland recall against Fiji
Adam Hastings has been recalled at fly-half by Scotland in place of Blair Kinghorn for Saturday's match against Fiji at Murrayfield on Saturday, as the pair battle to make the No 10 shirt their own in the absence of Finn Russell.
Artwork long thought a copy revealed as real Rembrandt
Art experts in the Netherlands unveiled an oil sketch on Thursday by the famous Dutch master Rembrandt after it languished for a century in a forgotten corner of a museum, believed to be an imitation.
Argentina's Moroni grateful for Cheika 'confidence'
Matias Moroni has paid tribute to Michael Cheika for helping Argentina believe they can defeat any team in the world.
NFL Dolphins tie linebacker Chubb to five-year deal
The Miami Dolphins have tied up outside linebacker Bradley Chubb to a five year deal, the NFL team said on Thursday.
Napoli eye Christmas lead as bumper weekend offers derby delights
Napoli have the chance to further extend their lead at the top of Serie A on Saturday when they travel to Bergamo for a top-of-the-table clash with Atalanta in a bumper weekend in Italy's top flight.
Ecuador drug violence: six police wounded in prison riot
Six police were wounded Thursday in the latest prison riot to hit Ecuador, officials said, as the country is gripped by violence blamed on organized crime groups waging a deadly drug war.
NGO asks France, Spain, Greece for help in migrant stand-off
Migrant rescue group SOS Mediterranee said Thursday it had called on the governments of France, Greece and Spain to help find a port for 234 people rescued while trying to reach Europe, after Italy and Malta failed to respond.
NBA boss Silver pushes for Irving anti-semitism apology
NBA commissioner Adam Silver said Thursday he will meet with Kyrie Irving in the next week to push for an apology from the Brooklyn Nets star for publicizing anti-semitic material.
'Legend' Murray set for landmark 100th cap against Springboks
Andy Farrell said he is in awe of Conor Murray who will become the eighth Irish player to reach the 100 caps landmark when he starts against world champions South Africa in Saturday's autumn international Test match at Lansdowne Road.
Wallabies recall White for 'familiar' French test
Australia fly-half Bernard Foley said on Thursday Nic White's experience in the Top 14 will stand the scrum-half in good stead as he returns to the starting lineup to face France this weekend.
Germany striker Werner ruled out of World Cup with ankle injury
Germany striker Timo Werner has been ruled out of the upcoming World Cup in Qatar with an ankle injury, his club RB Leipzig announced on Thursday.
Hogg returns for Scotland against Fiji
Stuart Hogg will make his first Scotland appearance since losing the captaincy to Jamie Ritchie last month after being named in the side to face Fiji at Murrayfield on Saturday.
Millions at risk of severe hunger in South Sudan: UN
Almost eight million people in South Sudan, or two-thirds of the population in the deeply troubled country, are at risk of severe hunger, the United Nations warned on Thursday.