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Yamal class secures Barca narrow win at Athletic Bilbao

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Teenage star Lamine Yamal's superbly taken goal earned Barcelona a 1-0 win at Athletic Bilbao on Saturday in La Liga.

Man City hand Newcastle brutal FA Cup lesson as Chelsea survive scare

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Manchester City shrugged off 10 changes to their starting line-up to beat Newcastle 3-1 and reach the FA Cup …

Rybakina holds off Baptiste in testing Indian Wells opener

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Australian Open champion Elena Rybakina fended off a determined challenge from 43rd-ranked American Hailey Baptiste to …

Como boost Champions League bid, Juve back to winning ways

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Captain Lucas Da Cunha scored a brilliant second-half winner as Como won 2-1 at Cagliari on Saturday to move level on …

Chelsea deny 10-man Wrexham Hollywood finish in FA Cup thriller

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Chelsea twice came from behind to deny Hollywood-owned Wrexham a fairytale FA Cup triumph on Saturday, edging past the …

Dortmund beat 10-man Cologne to tighten grip on top-four spot

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Goals from Serhou Guirassy and Maximilian Beier took Borussia Dortmund to a 2-1 win at Cologne on Saturday, tightening …

Gonzalez brace helps Atletico beat Real Sociedad

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Nicolas Gonzalez netted twice for Atletico Madrid in an entertaining 3-2 win over Real Sociedad in La Liga on Saturday.

Lamaro praises Italy's history-making 'wall in defence'

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Italy captain Michele Lamaro praised his side's dogged defence as they earned a first ever win over England on Saturday …

'We've given ourselves an opportunity', says Tuipulotu after win over France

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Scotland captain Sione Tuipulotu was proud of his side for earning a chance to win the Six Nations with a dazzling 50-40 …

Skiing 'filled the void' for Paralympian Soens after life-changing fall

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Anna Soens may have crashed out midway through her debut downhill run at the Paralympics but lying beside the fencing of …

Italy make history in Six Nations beating England for first time

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Tries from Tommaso Menoncello and Leonardo Marin gave Italy a historic first ever victory over much-changed England in a …

Griezmann 'will continue' with Atletico despite MLS option: sporting director

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Atletico Madrid sporting director Mateu Alemany said striker Antoine Griezmann will be staying at the club despite …

Pogacar begins season with dominant Strade Bianche win

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World champion Tadej Pogacar won a record fourth Strade Bianche title as he made a triumphant start to his 2026 season …

Leverkusen held at Freiburg before Arsenal clash

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Bayer Leverkusen came from behind twice but gave up the lead late to draw 3-3 at Freiburg on Saturday, days out from …

Scotland throw open Six Nations title race with stunning win over France

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Scotland ensured the Six Nations race will go to the final day with a 50-40 win at home to France on Saturday that …

Key to Scotland win over France was fast start, says Steyn

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Scotland winger Kyle Steyn said the key to his side's stunning 50-40 Six Nations victory over France on Saturday was …

Scotland stun France 50-40 to take Six Nations to wire

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Wingers Darcy Graham and Kyle Steyn scored two tries each as Scotland ensured the Six Nations title race will go to the …

Bronze and Stanway on target for England in World Cup qualifying

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European champions England made it two wins from two in their World Cup 2027 qualifying campaign with a 2-0 win over …

'No pressure, no fun', says India's Suryakumar ahead of World Cup final

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India skipper Suryakumar Yadav said on Saturday there would be "butterflies in the stomach" when he walks out for the …

Arsenal survive FA Cup scare to keep quadruple dream alive

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Eberechi Eze smashed home the winner as Arsenal survived a scare to overcome third-tier Mansfield 2-1 and reach the FA …

'Fun day' for Olympic champion Braathen in giant slalom win

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Brazil's Olympic champion Lucas Pinheiro Braathen won the World Cup giant slalom in Kranjska Gora on Saturday to close …

Ohtani homers again as Japan edge South Korea at World Baseball Classic

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Japan's Shohei Ohtani hit his second home run of the World Baseball Classic on Saturday and said his team's nail-biting …

Bayern's Neuer out of Atalanta tie with calf tear

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Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer will miss his side's Champions League last-16 clash with Atalanta on Tuesday after …

Japan hammer India 11-0 in Women's Asian Cup mismatch

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Hinata Miyazawa and Riko Ueki both hit hat-tricks as Japan powered to the cusp of the Women's Asian Cup quarter-finals …

Pirovano overtakes Vonn after 'crazy' World Cup downhill double

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Italian skier Laura Pirovano, winless in World Cup racing before triumphing in Friday's downhill at Val di Fassa, backed …

Pirovano doubles up with second Val di Fassa downhill win

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Italian skier Laura Pirovano, winless in World Cup racing before triumphing in Friday's downhill at Val di Fassa, backed …

Beating Italy is not a 'God-given right', says Wales coach Tandy

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Wales coach Steve Tandy said despite a brave display in the 27–17 loss to Ireland, it did not give his team a "God-given …

Russell leads Mercedes 1-2 for Australian GP as Verstappen crashes

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George Russell powered to pole position on Saturday for the season-opening Australian Grand Prix ahead of Mercedes …

New Zealand want to 'break a few hearts' in World Cup final

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New Zealand will "not mind breaking a few hearts" in the T20 World Cup final against defending champions and hosts …

Farrell welcomes bonus-point win over 'tough' Welsh

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Ireland coach Andy Farrell said he and his team would gladly "take" the bonus-point win they secured over a dogged Welsh …

Hamilton says 'not where we wanted or expected' for Australian GP

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Disappointed seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton said he was not where he expected to be after coming seventh on …

Pole-sitter Russell says his Mercedes more go-kart than 'bouncing bus'

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An upbeat George Russell said his Mercedes felt more like a go-kart than last year's "bouncing bus" after storming to …

Thousands of Taiwan fans turn Tokyo blue at World Baseball Classic

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Taiwan are not expected to win the World Baseball Classic but their fans are making their presence felt in Tokyo, with …

Verstappen baffled by crash in Australian Grand Prix qualifying

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Four-time world champion Max Verstappen said Saturday he had never experienced anything like the crash that left him …

Tatum's 'emotional' return, Wemby magic sparks Spurs

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Jayson Tatum made a triumphant return from long-term injury as the Boston Celtics defeated the Dallas Mavericks 120-100 …

'Grateful' Osaka returns to action with Indian Wells win

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Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka got her injury return off to a solid start on Friday, punching her ticket to …

Judge homers as USA cruise past Brazil in World Baseball Classic

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Aaron Judge blasted a two-run home run as the United States launched their World Baseball Classic campaign with a 15-5 …

Paralympics open with Russian athletes booed in ceremony

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The Milan-Cortina Winter Paralympics started on Friday with an opening ceremony marked by Russian athletes being booed …

Sinner, Sabalenka make dominant starts in quest for first Indian Wells titles

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World number two Jannik Sinner overwhelmed Czech qualifier Dalibor Svrcina 6-1, 6-1 on Friday to launch his bid for a …

Russell tops final practice in Melbourne as Antonelli crashes heavily

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George Russell outpaced Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton in an eventful third and final practice for the season-opening …

Tatum's 'emotional' return sparks Celtics over Mavs

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Jayson Tatum made a triumphant return from long-term injury as the Boston Celtics defeated the Dallas Mavericks 120-100 …

Sabalenka opens Indian Wells bid with dominant win

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World number one Aryna Sabalenka launched her bid for an elusive first Indian Wells title with a dominant 6-4, 6-2 …

Berger extends lead midway through Arnold Palmer Invitational

Mar 06 2026

Daniel Berger opened up a substantial five-shot lead at the Arnold Palmer Invitational Friday, as he chases his first …

Former 100m champion Kerley banned two years over whereabouts failures

Mar 06 2026

Former 100m world champion Fred Kerley was hit with a two-year ban on Friday after failing to notify anti-doping …

Doris relieved Ireland's slim title hopes intact after 'scrappy' win over Welsh

Mar 06 2026

Ireland captain Caelan Doris was relieved his side's Six Nations title hopes remained alive after what he called a …

PSG beaten by Monaco before Chelsea Champions League showdown

Mar 06 2026

US national team star Folarin Balogun was among the scorers as Monaco won 3-1 at Paris Saint-Germain on Friday, dealing …

Man City aren't a 'complete team' admits Guardiola

Mar 06 2026

Pep Guardiola knows Manchester City are not a "complete team" but he is convinced they can still overhaul Arsenal in the …

Arteta warns Arsenal to preserve reputation in Mansfield clash

Mar 06 2026

Mikel Arteta has warned his Arsenal stars to ensure the club's reputation is not tarnished by an FA Cup giant-killing at …

Valverde strikes late as Real Madrid beat Celta Vigo

Mar 06 2026

Federico Valverde's heavily deflected 95th-minute drive snatched injury-hit Real Madrid a 2-1 win at Celta Vigo in La …

Ireland keep title hopes alive in thrilling win over Wales

Mar 06 2026

Ireland kept their slim hopes of the Six Nations title alive with a hard-fought 27-17 win over Wales at Lansdowne Road …

Kane-less Bayern brush aside Gladbach to continue title march

Mar 06 2026

Bayern Munich cruised to a 4–1 win over a struggling Borussia Moenchengladbach on Friday, barely missing the injured …

Napoli secure first Serie A home win since January

Mar 06 2026

Napoli recorded their first home win in Serie A since late January with a 2-1 defeat of Torino on Friday to tighten …

PSG beaten by Monaco ahead of Chelsea Champions League showdown

Mar 06 2026

US national team star Folarin Balogun was among the scorers as Monaco won 3-1 away to Paris Saint-Germain in Ligue 1 on …

Liverpool tame Wolves to reach FA Cup quarter-finals

Mar 06 2026

Liverpool moved into the FA Cup quarter-finals with a 3-1 win against Wolves on Friday as the Reds avenged their painful …

Zverev leads way into Indian Wells third round

Mar 06 2026

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

Mar 06 2026

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

Mar 06 2026

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

Mar 06 2026

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

Mar 06 2026

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

Mar 06 2026

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

Mar 06 2026

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

Mar 06 2026

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

Mar 06 2026

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

Mar 06 2026

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

Mar 06 2026

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

Mar 06 2026

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

Mar 06 2026

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

Mar 06 2026

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

Mar 06 2026

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

Mar 06 2026

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

Mar 06 2026

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

Mar 06 2026

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

Mar 06 2026

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

Mar 06 2026

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

Mar 06 2026

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

Mar 06 2026

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

Mar 06 2026

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

Mar 06 2026

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

Mar 06 2026

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

Mar 06 2026

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

Mar 06 2026

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

Mar 06 2026

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

Mar 06 2026

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

Mar 06 2026

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

Mar 06 2026

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

Mar 06 2026

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

Mar 06 2026

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 …