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Zverev leads way into Indian Wells third round

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Fourth-seeded German Alexander Zverev breezed into the third round of the Indian Wells ATP and WTA Masters 1000 on …

Amber Glenn says will not visit White House to celebrate Olympic gold

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Team USA figure skater Amber Glenn has said she will not visit Donald Trump's White House to celebrate winning gold at …

Russian athletes booed as they parade under own flag at Paralympics opening

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Russian athletes were booed by some spectators as they paraded under their own flag at the Milan-Cortina Winter …

Tom Brady flag football event moved from Saudi to Los Angeles: reports

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A flag football tournament starring Tom Brady is being moved from Saudi Arabia to Los Angeles due to the ongoing war in …

Mexico unveils 100,000-strong security deployment for World Cup

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Mexico said Friday it would deploy nearly 100,000 security personnel to protect fans at the football World Cup in three …

Dupont says France must forget Six Nations title talk against Scotland

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Antoine Dupont on Friday urged France to stay focused on beating Scotland at Murrayfield rather than become distracted …

Champions League ambitions encourage Barca gamble in Bilbao

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Barcelona swept to a domestic treble last season but fell agonisingly short in the Champions League, beaten in the …

Dybala out for six weeks as Roma battle for top-four spot

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Roma, battling for a Champions League spot in Serie A, will be without Argentine striker Paulo Dybala for over six weeks …

Itoje tells faltering England to 'take the game to Italy' in Six Nations

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Maro Itoje has called on England to "take the game to Italy" as they seek to salvage some pride in Rome on Saturday …

Tuipulotu urges Scotland to stay in Six Nations title hunt against France

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Scotland captain Sione Tuipulotu has urged his team to rise to a "massive" challenge when they host champions France at …

Italy have to start beating the best, says captain Lamaro

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Captain Michele Lamaro said on Friday that if Italy really want to be competitive in the Six Nations, they have to start …

India's Bumrah only 'human' says Phillips ahead of T20 World Cup final

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New Zealand will be ready to pounce if India's bowling star Jasprit Bumrah falters in the T20 World Cup final said …

Chelsea happy to rotate goalkeepers, says Rosenior

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Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior said Friday he has no fixed number one goalkeeper after dropping Robert Sanchez from his …

Sole Iranian competitor out of Paralympics due to Middle East war

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Iran's sole competitor at the Paralympics in Milan-Cortina has been forced to pull out of the Games due to the ongoing …

Ohtani homers as Japan thrash Taiwan at World Baseball Classic

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Shohei Ohtani blasted a home run to ignite Japan's World Baseball Classic campaign as the defending champions thrashed …

AC Milan hoping to revive dimming title hopes in derby against Inter

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AC Milan face Serie A leaders Inter this weekend knowing the derby could offer a last chance to apply pressure.

Pirovano in 'seventh heaven' after first World Cup victory

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Italian skier Laura Pirovano vowed to "savour this victory" after finally claiming her first World Cup win on Friday in …

Pirovano takes downhill at Val di Fassa for first World Cup win

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Italian skier Laura Pirovano finally claimed her first World Cup victory on Friday by winning the first of two downhills …

North Korea, China power into Women's Asian Cup quarter-finals

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North Korea and defending champions China both eased ominously into the Women's Asian Cup quarter-finals on Friday, …

Home hero Piastri edges Antonelli in second Australian GP practice

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McLaren's Oscar Piastri powered to the fastest time ahead of Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli in second practice for the …

'Super special' Allen can light up big occasion for New Zealand

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Opener Finn Allen has long been regarded as the hardest hitter of a cricket ball in New Zealand and his performance in …

'Genie' Bumrah: India's yorker king who carries a billion hopes

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With his ability to bowl yorkers at will, Jasprit Bumrah is India's main weapon as they hunt for their third T20 World …

'There will be nerves': India face New Zealand for T20 World Cup glory

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India face New Zealand on Sunday in Ahmedabad looking to become the first side to lift the T20 World Cup for a third …

Inoue primed for 'historic' Nakatani clash in Tokyo

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Japan's Naoya Inoue said Friday that he will have to be at his destructive best for his "historic" showdown against …

Aston Martin chief Newey says no quick fix to vibration problems

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Aston Martin chief Adrian Newey said Friday that a vibration issue plaguing their cars was "sucking all energy" out of …

North Korea thrash Bangladesh in Women's Asian Cup warning

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Three-time champions North Korea extended their perfect start to the Women's Asian Cup with a 5-0 demolition of …

Paralympics brace for tense opening as Russia comes in from the cold

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The Milan-Cortina Winter Paralympics start on Friday with an opening ceremony clouded by a boycott by several countries …

Qualifier Parry ends Venus's desert dream

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Seven-time Grand Slam champion Venus Williams was sent crashing out at Indian Wells on Thursday, falling in three sets …

Leclerc edges Hamilton to go fastest in first Australian GP practice

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Charles Leclerc outpaced Ferrari team-mate Lewis Hamilton to top the timesheets in first practice for the season-opening …

Italy half-backs can make difference against England: ex-coach Mallett

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Former Italy coach Nick Mallett believes that the Azzurri's half-backs -- brothers Alessandro and Paolo Garbisi -- hold …

Scotland coach Townsend hails 'instinctive' France ahead of key Six Nations game

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Scotland coach Gregor Townsend's admiration for France's "pure, instinctive rugby" means he well understands what his …

French starlet Seixas to take on Pogacar at Strade Bianche

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Tour de France champion Tadej Pogacar will face stiff competition from teenage French sensation Paul Seixas when he …

Arsenal, Chelsea aim to avoid FA Cup upsets

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Arsenal head to Mansfield and Chelsea face Wrexham in the FA Cup fifth round, with the Premier League clubs aiming to …

Dismal Spurs can still avoid relegation vows Tudor

Mar 05 2026

Igor Tudor claims troubled Tottenham's dismal 3-1 defeat against Crystal Palace on Thursday has convinced him they will …

Trump honors Messi and MLS Cup champion Miami teammates

Mar 05 2026

Argentina's superstar Lionel Messi and his Inter Miami teammates were feted by President Donald Trump at the White House …

Berger sets early pace at Arnold Palmer with 'unbelievable' 63

Mar 05 2026

Daniel Berger made nine birdies in a flawless round as he stormed to an impressive three-stroke lead on day one of the …

Morocco part company with coach Regragui as World Cup looms

Mar 05 2026

Morocco parted company with coach Walid Regragui on Thursday, three months before the World Cup, with the country's …

Lens beat Lyon on penalties to reach French Cup semis

Mar 05 2026

Lens kept their dream of an unlikely French league and cup double alive, beating Lyon 5-4 on penalties on Thursday to …

Spurs slip deeper into relegation trouble after loss to Palace

Mar 05 2026

Troubled Tottenham plunged deeper into relegation danger as Micky van de Ven's moment of madness triggered a damaging …

Celtics' Tatum could make injury return on Friday

Mar 05 2026

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum could make his NBA season debut on Friday, less than 10 months after suffering a …

Bethell set for 'hell of a career', says England captain Brook

Mar 05 2026

Jacob Bethell is going to have "a hell of a career" with England, said captain Harry Brook, after the left-hander's …

France coach Galthie slams Scotland for 'smallest changing room in the world'

Mar 05 2026

France coach Fabien Galthie criticised the size of Murrayfield's away dressing room as his Grand Slam-chasing side …

Medvedev arrives in Indian Wells after being stranded in Dubai

Mar 05 2026

Russian tennis player Daniil Medvedev has made it to Indian Wells for the ATP/WTA hardcourt Masters 1000 after being …

Wales' James Botham 'sledged' by grandfather Ian Botham after Six Nations error

Mar 05 2026

Wales flanker James Botham has revealed how his "gut-wrenching" Six Nations mistake led to a FaceTime smirk and a …

India reach T20 World Cup final after England fail in epic chase

Mar 05 2026

India clung on to beat England by seven runs in a thrilling T20 World Cup semi-final in Mumbai on Thursday, despite …

India hero Samson eyes 'one more' big knock in T20 World Cup final

Mar 05 2026

Opener Sanju Samson said Thursday he wants "one more" match-winning knock to enable India to defend the T20 World Cup, …

Townsend insists Scots' focus solely on France not Six Nations title race

Mar 05 2026

Gregor Townsend is adamant his only concern when Scotland face France in the Six Nations in Edinburgh on Saturday is …

Leagues Cup to hold matches in Mexico for first time

Mar 05 2026

Lionel Messi's Inter Miami will face Mexican sides Atletico San Luis, Monterrey and Leon on the first phase of the 2026 …

Iran players sing anthem and salute at Women's Asian Cup

Mar 05 2026

Iran's players sang the national anthem and saluted before their defeat to Australia in the Women's Asia Cup on …

India beat England in high-scoring T20 World Cup semi-final

Mar 05 2026

India clung on to beat England by seven runs in a thrilling T20 World Cup semi-final in Mumbai on Thursday, despite …

Italy bring back Brex to face England

Mar 05 2026

Italy coach Gonzalo Quesada has recalled powerful centre Juan Ignacio Brex for the visit of England in the Six Nations …

India pile up 253-7 against England in T20 World Cup semi-final

Mar 05 2026

Sanju Samson's scintillating 89 off 42 balls laid the platform for India to pile up a massive 253-7 against England in …

Dempsey returns as Scotland shuffle pack for Six Nations clash against France

Mar 05 2026

Jack Dempsey has been passed fit to return for Scotland's top-of-the-table Six Nations match at home to leaders France.

Wales revel in being the underdogs, says skipper Lake

Mar 05 2026

Wales captain Dewi Lake is comfortable with the Welsh being regarded as underdogs for their Six Nations match with …

Seven countries to boycott Paralympics ceremony over Russia: organisers

Mar 05 2026

Organisers of the Milan-Cortina Paralympics confirmed on Thursday that seven countries will boycott the opening ceremony …

PSG prepare for Chelsea clash with Monaco rematch

Mar 05 2026

Paris Saint-Germain warm up for their Champions League last-16 showdown with Chelsea by once again taking on Monaco on …

France recall fit-again Jalibert to face Scotland

Mar 05 2026

France coach Fabien Galthie on Thursday recalled fly-half Matthieu Jalibert to the starting line-up for this weekend's …

Australia beat Taiwan in World Baseball Classic opener

Mar 05 2026

Australia got the World Baseball Classic underway with a 3-0 win over a Taiwan team cheered on by thousands of …

Liverpool injuries frustrating Slot in tough season

Mar 05 2026

Liverpool manager Arne Slot is adamant that injuries have played a major role in his side's faltering defence of their …

Real Madrid will 'keep fighting' in title race, vows Arbeloa

Mar 05 2026

Real Madrid will "keep fighting" as long as they mathematically have a chance of winning La Liga, after slipping four …

Australia join South Korea in quarters of Women's Asian Cup

Mar 05 2026

Australia demolished Iran 4-0 to join South Korea in the quarter-finals of the Women's Asia Cup on Queensland's Gold …

Kane to miss Bayern game against Gladbach with calf knock

Mar 05 2026

Harry Kane will miss Bayern Munich's Bundesliga match against Borussia Moenchengladbach with a calf injury, coach …

Henman says Raducanu needs more physicality to rise up rankings

Mar 05 2026

Tim Henman believes it is more important for Emma Raducanu to improve her physicality rather than settle on a new coach …

Norris hungrier than ever to defend Formula One world title

Mar 05 2026

Lando Norris said Thursday his tense world title triumph last year made him hungrier than ever to win another, with the …

Fatherhood, sleep, T20 World Cup final: Henry's whirlwind journey

Mar 05 2026

New Zealand's Matt Henry played a doting father to his new-born son back home and returned to help his team reach the …

T20 World Cup hero Allen says New Zealand confidence high for final

Mar 05 2026

Semi-final hero Finn Allen said New Zealand's thumping demi-final win over South Africa was a "huge confidence booster" …

South Korea beat Philippines 3-0 to reach women's quarter-finals

Mar 05 2026

South Korea cruised into the quarter-finals of the Women's Asian Cup with a dominant 3-0 win over an outmatched …

Mercedes' Russell not fazed by being tipped as pre-season favourite

Mar 05 2026

George Russell said on Thursday that being considered favourite to be world champion this year was a compliment, but the …

Underdogs Wales could hurt Irish after Scotland display: Popham

Mar 05 2026

Wales will start as huge underdogs in their Six Nations match against Ireland in Dublin on Friday but their …

Gilgeous-Alexander rules over Knicks again in Thunder win

Mar 05 2026

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander sank a clutch three-pointer to secure a hard-fought 103-100 win for the Oklahoma City Thunder …

Hamilton reveals sequel in the works to blockbuster 'F1: The Movie'

Mar 05 2026

Lewis Hamilton revealed Thursday he was working on a sequel to the blockbuster Brad Pitt film 'F1: The Movie', with a …

Alonso, Stroll fear 'permanent nerve damage' from vibrating Aston Martin

Mar 05 2026

Aston Martin chief Adrian Newey on Thursday revealed Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll fear permanent nerve damage from …

Bayern and Kane gambling with house money as Gladbach come to town

Mar 05 2026

With Bayern Munich well on the way to another Bundesliga title, striker Harry Kane has another milestone in sight: …

Turkey invests in foreign legion to deliver LA Olympics gold

Mar 05 2026

Turkey is offering long-term financial support to recruit Jamaican and Kenyan track and field stars with the aim of …

Galthie's France blessed with unprecedented talent: Saint-Andre

Mar 05 2026

Fabien Galthie has more talent at his disposal than any previous France coach, former boss Philippe Saint-Andre told …

Rahm rejection of DP World Tour deal 'a shame' - McIlroy

Mar 05 2026

Rory McIlroy said Wednesday it's "a shame" Jon Rahm's dispute with the DP World Tour has put his Ryder Cup future in …

Alcaraz unbeaten run under threat from Sinner, Djokovic at Indian Wells

Mar 05 2026

Former champion Carlos Alcaraz aims to extend his perfect start to 2026 at Indian Wells while Jannik Sinner returns to …

Verstappen says new Red Bull car gave him 'goosebumps'

Mar 05 2026

Four-time world champion Max Verstappen said Thursday he does not know how the opening Grand Prix of the season will …

Winter Paralympics to start with icy blast as Ukraine lead ceremony boycott

Mar 05 2026

The Milan-Cortina Winter Paralympics start on Friday but the atmosphere at the opening ceremony has been dampened by …

'She's coming back': Djokovic predicts Serena return

Mar 05 2026

Novak Djokovic is convinced US tennis great Serena Williams will return to competition, and the 24-time Grand Slam …

Hamilton vows 'no holding back' in his 20th Formula One season

Mar 05 2026

Lewis Hamilton vowed there will be "no holding back" as he bids to improve on a bitterly disappointing debut year with …

Arteta hits back at Brighton criticism after Arsenal boost title bid

Mar 04 2026

Mikel Arteta slammed Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler's claim that Arsenal "make their own rules" after the Premier …

Carrick says 'defeat hurts' after first loss as Man Utd boss

Mar 04 2026

Michael Carrick said "defeat hurts" after Manchester United's 2-1 loss at Newcastle on Wednesday -- the first time he …

Arsenal stretch lead at top of Premier League as Man City falter

Mar 04 2026

Premier League leaders Arsenal stretched their lead over Manchester City to seven points on Wednesday with a nervy win …

Title race not over vows Guardiola after Man City held by Forest

Mar 04 2026

Pep Guardiola insisted the Premier League title race is not over after Manchester City's shock 2-2 draw against lowly …

Rosenior hails 'world class' Joao Pedro after hat-trick crushes Villa

Mar 04 2026

Liam Rosenior labelled Joao Pedro "world class" after the Brazilian striker's hat-trick inspired a 4-1 rout of Aston …

Real Sociedad edge rivals Athletic to reach Copa del Rey final

Mar 04 2026

Mikel Oyarzabal slotted home a late penalty to fire Real Sociedad into the Copa del Rey final with a 1-0 win over Basque …

Chelsea boost top four push as Joao Pedro treble routs Villa

Mar 04 2026

Joao Pedro hit a hat-trick as Chelsea thrashed Aston Villa 4-1 on Wednesday to improve their prospects of qualifying for …

Leverkusen sink Hamburg to keep in touch with top four

Mar 04 2026

A second-half Christian Kofane goal earned Bayer Leverkusen a 1-0 win at Hamburg to draw them closer to the Bundesliga's …

Love match: WTA No. 1 Sabalenka announces engagement

Mar 04 2026

Aryna Sabalenka's latest bid for a first Indian Wells title hasn't started, but the world number one still had reason to …

Man City falter as Premier League leaders Arsenal go seven points clear

Mar 04 2026

Manchester City stumbled in the Premier League title race on Wednesday, held to a costly 2-2 draw by Nottingham Forest …

Man City title bid rocked by Forest draw

Mar 04 2026

Manchester City's bid to win the Premier League title suffered a potentially fatal blow in a surprise 2-2 draw against …

Defending champ Draper ready to ramp up return at Indian Wells

Mar 04 2026

Jack Draper, riding high after capturing a first ATP Masters 1000 title at Indian Wells last year, returns to California …

Arsenal extend lead in title race after Saka sinks Brighton

Mar 04 2026

Arsenal showed they don't always have to rely on set-pieces as Bukayo Saka sealed a 1-0 win against Brighton that moved …

'Miracle to walk' says golfer after lift shaft fall

Mar 04 2026

Italian golfer Andrea Pavan said it felt "like a miracle" to be walking again after leaving hospital just a week after …

No choke but 'walloping', South Africa coach says of T20 flop

Mar 04 2026

South Africa coach Shukri Conrad on Wednesday made no excuses and called his team's nine-wicket defeat by New Zealand in …

Farrell makes changes for Wales game, Gibson-Park set for 50th Ireland cap

Mar 04 2026

Ireland coach Andy Farrell has made five changes to the starting XV that hammered England last month, for Friday's Six …

Allen's record ton powers New Zealand into T20 World Cup final

Mar 04 2026

New Zealand's Finn Allen blasted the fastest century in T20 World Cup history in Kolkata on Wednesday as his side …

Scotland's Steyn expects Six Nations 'fun' against France

Mar 04 2026

Kyle Steyn believes players and fans alike are in for an entertaining encounter when his Scotland side face tournament …

Tudor tells Spurs that relegation battle isn't real pressure

Mar 04 2026

Tottenham interim boss Igor Tudor insists fighting to avoid relegation is not real pressure as he urged his struggling …

Jansen fifty lifts South Africa to 169-8 against New Zealand

Mar 04 2026

Marco Jansen hit an unbeaten 55 to lift South Africa from a precarious 77-5 to 169-8 against New Zealand in the first …

Donald to captain Europe again at 2027 Ryder Cup

Mar 04 2026

Luke Donald will captain Europe again at the 2027 Ryder Cup at Adare Manor in Ireland as he bids to become the first man …