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Swiatek, Alexandrova advance to Doha semi-finals
Three-time defending champion Iga Swiatek advanced to the semi-finals of the WTA Qatar Open on Thursday with a straight sets win over last year's runner-up Elena Rybakina.
Lower division USL plans rival to MLS
The lower division United Soccer League (USL) says it plans to create a top-flight rival to Major League Soccer by launching a new division in 2027-28.
Kiwi Robinson happy to punch above her weight with world silver
Alice Robinson expressed her pride at ensuring New Zealand again punched above its weight after she bagged a world silver medal in the women's giant slalom in Saalbach on Thursday.
Norris vows to 'get elbows out' in fight with Verstappen for F1 crown
Lando Norris has warned Max Verstappen he will get his "elbows out" as the McLaren driver fights to dethrone the Formula One world champion.
Alexandrova battles past Pegula into Doha semi-finals
Ekaterina Alexandrova ousted sixth-seed Jessica Pegula to sweep into the semi-finals of the WTA Qatar Open on Thursday.
Howley leaves Wales Six Nations coaching set-up
Wales assistant coach Rob Howley will not be part of the team's backroom staff for rest of the Six Nations following the departure of head coach Warren Gatland, the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) announced on Thursday.
Premier League sparks confusion by deleting statement on ban for Liverpool's Slot
Arne Slot could still be in the dugout for Liverpool's Premier League match against Wolves this weekend despite apparently receiving a two-match touchline ban for his red card at the end of a fiery Merseyside derby.
Brignone scorches to world giant slalom gold in Shiffrin absence
Italy's Federica Brignone laid down the two fastest runs to win gold in the women's giant slalom at the World Ski Championships in Saalbach on Thursday, as American Mikaela Shiffrin opted out of defending her title.
Marquez flying for Ducati before MotoGP season
Six-time Spanish world champion Marc Marquez set the fastest lap on Thursday in the second of two days of pre-season testing at the Buriram circuit in Thailand with 1min 28.855sec.
Brignone wins world giant slalom in Shiffrin absence
Italy's Federica Brignone laid down the two fastest runs to win gold in the women's giant slalom at the World Ski Championships in Saalbach on Thursday, as American Mikaela Shiffrin opted out of defending her title.
Hundred cash windfall a 'seminal moment' for English cricket: ECB
English cricket chiefs say a windfall of nearly £1 billion ($1.25 billion) from an auction of Hundred franchises is "a seminal moment" that will safeguard the game for future generations.
Rubiales' lawyer asks Spanish court for his acquittal over kiss
Luis Rubiales' lawyer asked a Spanish court on Wednesday to acquit the ex-football chief over the kiss he gave Jenni Hermoso on the lips in 2023 that sparked global outrage.
Norris puts 2025 McLaren through its paces at Silverstone
McLaren put their 2025 Formula One car through its paces at Silverstone on Thursday, with Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri sharing driving duties in the MCL39.
Liverpool's Slot banned for two matches after red card
Liverpool manager Arne Slot has been handed a two-match touchline ban following his red card as tensions flared at the end of a fiery 2-2 draw with Everton.
Forward Beirne signs Ireland contract extension
Versatile forward Tadhg Beirne has signed a two-year contract extension Ireland and Munster, the Irish Rugby Football Union announced on Thursday.
Brignone leads world giant slalom in Shiffrin absence
Italy's Federica Brignone laid down a near-faultless first run to lead standings in the women's giant slalom at the World Ski Championships in Saalbach on Thursday, as American Mikaela Shiffrin opted out of defending her title.
Men's giant slalom at world championships - three things to watch
Reigning world and Olympic champion Marco Odermatt will look to extend the Swiss men's dominance at the World Ski Championships in the giant slalom in Saalbach on Friday.
'Messengers of peace' - refugee Asian Games snowboarders fly Afghan flag
Ahmad Habibzi pauses to pray at the top of the halfpipe hill on a mountain at the Yabuli Ski Resort in northeastern China.
Gill ton helps India to 356 in third England ODI
Top-order batsman Shubman Gill kept up his good form to hit 112 and help India reach 356 all out in the third and final one-day international against England on Wednesday.
Asalanka heroics power Sri Lanka to 49-run win over Australia
Sri Lanka pulled off a stunning comeback against world champions Australia to clinch a 49-run victory in the first one-day international on Wednesday after a century by captain Charith Asalanka.
Von Allmen in running for world double after combined downhill
Switzerland's Franjo Von Allmen remained on course for a tilt at a golden double after the downhill section of the men's team combined event at the World Ski Championships in Saalbach on Wednesday.
Who's crying now? Real Madrid's Vinicius has last laugh on Man City fans
Vinicius Junior started the night with a reminder of his Ballon d'Or heartbreak, but ended it by reminding Manchester City why Real Madrid have such a strong record in the Champions League.
Shiffrin out, Brignone ready to take on giant slalom tyros
There will be a new name etched as the winner of the women's giant slalom at the World Ski Championships in Saalbach on Thursday after Mikaela Shiffrin's decision to not defend her title.
Future hosts Saudi Arabia 'watch and learn' on Asian Winter Games debut
Saudi Arabia made their debut at the Asian Winter Games in China this week and will controversially host the next edition in a move derided as "awful" by one Olympic skier and denounced by environmental groups.
Marmoush's Man City move sparks excitement in Egypt
In a packed cafe in Cairo, all eyes were glued to a flickering flat-screen TV, waiting for Omar Marmoush, now donning Manchester City's sky-blue jersey, to step onto the pitch.
Towns drops 40 as Knicks maul Pacers, Sixers flop
Karl-Anthony Towns scored 40 points as the New York Knicks blew past the Indiana Pacers 128-115 in the latest instalment of the two clubs' bitter NBA rivalry on Tuesday.
Australia's Kuhnemann reported for suspect bowling action
Australian spinner Matthew Kuhnemann has been reported for a suspect bowling action after his pivotal role in the Test series win in Sri Lanka, Cricket Australia said Wednesday.
New LIV boss says PGA Tour deal will send sport to 'moon and back'
LIV Golf's new chief Scott O'Neil said Wednesday that Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) was "likely" to do a deal with the PGA Tour which would send the sport "to the moon and back".
Barrett-bolstered Blues eye back-to-back Super Rugby titles
Super Rugby champions Auckland Blues, strengthened by the return of Beauden Barrett, have high hopes of back-to-back titles as the club competition returns this week, but are wary of Australian sides bolstered by the collapse of the Melbourne Rebels.
Forest beat third-tier Exeter on penalties after huge FA Cup scare
Nottingham Forest survived a huge scare to beat 10-man Exeter on penalties after a 2-2 draw on Tuesday, setting up an all-Premier League FA Cup fifth-round clash against Ipswich.
Real Madrid late show exposes Man City's decline
Real Madrid once again twisted the knife into Pep Guardiola's Manchester City to compound a troubled season for the English champions and leave them on the brink of an early Champions League exit.
Guardiola laments lack of Man City composure in Madrid collapse
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola said his side lacks composure to defend a lead after Real Madrid struck twice late on to snatch a 3-2 win from the first leg of their Champions League play-off.