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Former tennis world number 39 banned for doping

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Australian tennis player turned coach Marinko Matosevic was slapped with a four-year ban on Tuesday for breaching …

Wolves fightback frustrates Brentford

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Wolves staged an impressive fightback from two goals down against Brentford as the Premier League's bottom club rescued …

Iran footballers train with Australia club and say 'everything will be fine'

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Two Iranian women footballers have trained with the Australian club Brisbane Roar after seeking asylum in the country, …

Mbappe set for Real Madrid return against Man City

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Kylian Mbappe is ready to return from injury as Real Madrid aim to eliminate Manchester City in the Champions League …

Neymar misses out as Endrick returns to Brazil squad

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Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti said on Monday Neymar is "not 100 percent" fit so will miss two friendlies later this month …

PSG will go for the kill against Chelsea: Dembele

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Paris Saint-Germain forward Ousmane Dembele has urged the Champions League holders to show no mercy in their last-16 …

Chelsea huddle not meant to 'antagonise' says Rosenior

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Liam Rosenior insisted Chelsea's controversial pre-match huddle is not meant to antagonise opponents as he refused to …

Laporta's new Barca chapter begins with Newcastle clash

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Cava was flowing before the votes had even begun to be counted, and it was spilling everywhere when the counting was …

Out-of-favour Livingstone says 'no-one cares' in England set-up

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Liam Livingstone has slammed the England hierarchy following his exile from international cricket, saying "no-one cares …

Rising star Antonelli says Chinese GP triumph 'starting point' for F1 success

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Kimi Antonelli said Monday that he is eyeing further Formula One success after the teenage Italian announced himself on …

Teen star Dowman ready to make impact for Arsenal says Arteta

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Mikel Arteta said Max Dowman is ready to start "regularly" for Arsenal after the history-making teen sensation pushes …

Jones says England would be 'foolhardy' to sack Borthwick before Rugby World Cup

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Eddie Jones believes it would be "foolhardy" for the Rugby Football Union (RFU) to replace Steve Borthwick as England …

Man City must be 'perfect' to stun Real Madrid: Guardiola

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Pep Guardiola admits Manchester City will have to play a "perfect" game when they face the "massive" task of overturning …

Ntamack set for Toulouse return at Bordeaux-Begles

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France fly-half Romain Ntamack is expected to return from injury for Toulouse this weekend, the French Top 14 club said …

Rooney says patience needed with Premier League record-breaker Dowman

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Wayne Rooney believes patience will be needed as teenage Premier League record-breaker Max Dowman continues his …

City boss Guardiola still has hope of revival against Real Madrid

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Pep Guardiola has insisted "many things can happen" as his Manchester City side try to overturn a 3-0 deficit against …

Szoboszlai warns time against Liverpool in quest for Champions League place

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Dominik Szoboszlai believes Liverpool are "running out of time" in their bid to secure Champions League qualification …

Record breaker Duplantis ready for return to 'special' Torun

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Pole vault king Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis says he is raring to return to the site of his first world record this week, …

Chinese firms seek to loosen West's grip on lucrative snow business

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Lianhuashan's slopes have been kept snow-covered by ageing European snow cannons for more than 20 years, but the Beijing …

Gilgeous-Alexander keeps streak alive as Thunder down Wolves

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander kept his record-breaking 20-point scoring streak alive as the Oklahoma City Thunder rolled to an …

Future looks bright for Ireland and Farrell, says ex-Irish prop Ross

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Andy Farrell will "not be happy" that Ireland finished runners-up in the Six Nations, but he will be satisfied at the …

Epic Six Nations raises defensive questions before Rugby World Cup

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As a Six Nations tournament widely lauded as the greatest ever came to a close on Saturday, the teams were left to …

English sides seek redemption from Champions League reality check

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Kings of the league phase, England's six Champions League sides were made to look like paupers in the first legs of the …

Races off, Mercedes dominance, McLaren woe: China GP talking points

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Kimi Antonelli, 19, converted being the youngest pole-sitter in history into a maiden victory at the Chinese Grand Prix …

Sinner tops Medvedev to win first Indian Wells title

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World number two Jannik Sinner surged home to beat Daniil Medvedev 7-6 (8/6), 7-6 (7/4) on Sunday to capture his first …

Espressos and red wine: Italy's baseball team captivates Classic

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Home runs are greeted with a celebratory shot of espresso and the donning of an Armani jacket.

Milan-Cortina Paralympics end as a 'beacon of unity'

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The 2026 Winter Paralympics came to an end on Sunday with a glitzy closing ceremony in Cortina as China topped the medal …

Laporta reelected Barca president for next five years

Mar 15 2026

Joan Laporta was reelected as Barcelona president on Sunday, defeating Victor Font to stay in charge of the Catalan …

Young outduels Fitzpatrick to claim Players victory

Mar 15 2026

Cameron Young outdueled England's Matt Fitzpatrick down the stretch to fire a four-under-par 68 and claim a one-shot …

Sabalenka edges Rybakina to claim long-awaited Indian Wells title

Mar 15 2026

Aryna Sabalenka saved a match point on the way to a 3-6, 6-3, 7-6 (8/6) victory over Elena Rybakina on Sunday to claim a …

Raphinha hits treble as Liga leaders Barca thrash Sevilla

Mar 15 2026

Raphinha bagged a hat-trick as Barcelona thrashed Sevilla 5-2 to restore their four-point lead at the top of La Liga on …

AC Milan give Inter Scudetto reprieve as Como eye Champions League

Mar 15 2026

AC Milan missed the chance to pile pressure on local rivals Inter in the Serie A title fight after falling to a 1-0 …

AC Milan slip at Lazio as Como eye Champions League

Mar 15 2026

AC Milan missed the chance to pile pressure on local rivals Inter in the Serie A title fight after falling to a 1-0 …

Stumbling Lyon miss chance to retake third in Ligue 1

Mar 15 2026

Lyon's bid for automatic Champions League qualification suffered another blow in a 0-0 draw at 10-man Le Havre on Sunday …

Stuttgart down Leipzig to strike blow in top-four race

Mar 15 2026

Stuttgart's Deniz Undav scored the only goal in a 1-0 home win over RB Leipzig on Sunday, sending the fourth-placed …

Three talking points from the Premier League

Mar 15 2026

Arsenal's march towards the Premier League featured a historic contribution from teenager Max Dowman.

Tudor sees Tottenham 'turning point' in Liverpool draw

Mar 15 2026

Interim Tottenham boss Igor Tudor hailed an "amazing" spirit from his depleted squad to snatch a 1-1 draw at Liverpool …

Troubled Spurs snatch late draw at Liverpool, Man Utd boost top-four bid

Mar 15 2026

Troubled Tottenham rescued a 1-1 draw at Liverpool thanks to Richarlison's late leveller, while Manchester United …

USA win fifth straight gold in Paralympics ice hockey

Mar 15 2026

The United States of America brought an end to competition at the Milan-Cortina Winter Paralympics on Sunday by claiming …

Spurs strike late to stun Liverpool, end losing streak

Mar 15 2026

Richarlison's 90th-minute equaliser salvaged a 1-1 draw for Tottenham at Liverpool to snap a club-record losing streak …

Carrick unfazed by Rooney support for Man Utd job

Mar 15 2026

Michael Carrick opted to let Manchester United's results do the talking after Wayne Rooney tipped him to take charge at …

Shiffrin claims Are World Cup slalom victory

Mar 15 2026

Three-time Olympic champion Mikaela Shiffrin secured her 109th World Cup victory after winning the slalom event in Are, …

Vingegaard wins Paris-Nice as Martinez claims final stage

Mar 15 2026

Two-time Tour de France winner Jonas Vingegaard claimed his first Paris-Nice title as Frenchman Lenny Martinez pipped …

Man Utd sink Villa to boost top-four bid

Mar 15 2026

Manchester United bolstered their bid to qualify for the Champions League with a vital 3-1 win against top-four rivals …

No country 'formally' boycotting Paralympics ceremony: organisers

Mar 15 2026

Organisers of the Milan-Cortina Paralympics said on Sunday that no countries are "formally" boycotting the closing …

Spain, Argentina 'Finalissima' clash cancelled: UEFA

Mar 15 2026

The 'Finalissima' clash between Euro 2024 winners Spain and world champions Argentina set to take place on March 27 in …

England players back Borthwick '100 per cent' despite turgid Six Nations

Mar 15 2026

England ended a sluggish Six Nations campaign with a thrilling 48-46 loss to champions France in Paris after a …

Iran women's football captain withdraws Australia asylum bid: state media

Mar 15 2026

The captain of the Iranian women's football team which played in the Asian Cup in Australia has withdrawn her bid for …

Wainwright confident of better days ahead for Wales after Italy win

Mar 15 2026

Aaron Wainwright believes the future is bright for Wales after they finally ended a long wait to win a Six Nations match …

Verstappen downbeat after 'particularly bad' Red Bull weekend

Mar 15 2026

Red Bull's Max Verstappen bemoaned Sunday a "particularly bad" weekend where the four-time world champion retired from …

South Africa tear through New Zealand to win first T20

Mar 15 2026

A new-look South Africa scythed through New Zealand's batting lineup to comfortably win Sunday's first Twenty20 …

Antonelli says 'big dream' came true with first GP win

Mar 15 2026

Teenager Kimi Antonelli said one of his "big dreams" came true in China on Sunday when he won a grand prix for the first …

McLaren boss laments 'incredibly frustrating' double China failure

Mar 15 2026

Team principal Andrea Stella said it was "incredibly frustrating" after both of his McLaren cars failed to start the …

Odermatt wins super-G title as bad weather cancels Courchevel

Mar 15 2026

The penultimate super-G race of the World Cup season was called off at Courchevel on Sunday leaving Swiss racer Marco …

Odermatt wins Super-G title as bad weather cancels Couchevel

Mar 15 2026

The penultimate super-G race of the world cup season was called off at Courchevel on Sunday leaving Swiss racer Marco …

Emotional Antonelli wins maiden grand prix with Mercedes 1-2 in China

Mar 15 2026

An emotional Kimi Antonelli won a grand prix for the first time on Sunday in China ahead of Mercedes teammate George …

Mercedes teenager Antonelli wins maiden grand prix in China

Mar 15 2026

An emotional Kimi Antonelli won a grand prix for the first time on Sunday in China ahead of Mercedes teammate George …

Both McLarens out of Chinese Grand Prix before start

Mar 15 2026

The McLarens of world champion Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri were unable to take part in the Chinese Grand Prix on …

Japan hammer Philippines 7-0 to sweep into Women's Asian Cup semis

Mar 15 2026

Ruthless Japan crushed the Philippines 7-0 on Sunday to book a Women's Asian Cup semi-final with South Korea and close …

Italy to face Venezuela in World Baseball Classic semis

Mar 15 2026

Wilyer Abreu and Maikel Garcia smashed home runs as Venezuela dethroned defending champion Japan 8-5 on Saturday to …

Lakers edge Nuggets in OT while Wemby sparks Spurs win

Mar 15 2026

Luka Doncic sank a baseline jumper with half a second remaining in overtime on Saturday to give the Los Angeles Lakers a …

Streak pressure not the problem in loss to Medvedev - Alcaraz

Mar 15 2026

Carlos Alcaraz said it wasn't pressure to extend his perfect start to 2026 but superb play from Daniil Medvedev that …

Medvedev snaps Alcaraz win streak, sets Indian Wells final with Sinner

Mar 15 2026

Daniil Medvedev ended Carlos Alcaraz's perfect start to 2026, stunning the world number one 6-3, 7-6 (7/3) Saturday to …

China says no fear of hosts Australia in Women's Asian Cup semi-final

Mar 15 2026

China coach Ante Milicic declared his team has no fear of facing hosts Australia in front of a big crowd in their …

Alcaraz unbeaten run ends in Indian Wells semi-final loss to Medvedev

Mar 15 2026

Daniil Medvedev ended Carlos Alcaraz's perfect start to 2026, stunning the world number one 6-3, 7-6 (7/3) Saturday to …

Reds coach Kiss 'rapt for the boys' after rousing Super Rugby win

Mar 15 2026

Queensland Reds coach Les Kiss said he was "really rapt for the boys" after two tries in the last 10 minutes ensured a …

Galthie hails 'lethal weapon' Bielle-Biarrey

Mar 15 2026

France coach Fabien Galthie hailed four-try hero Louis Bielle-Biarrey after the team's last-gasp victory over England …

Aberg stretches lead to three at Players Championship

Mar 14 2026

Ludvig Aberg grinded through a difficult day for a one-under-par 71 and stretched his lead to three strokes after …

Irish captain Doris proud of 'big performance' in win over Scots

Mar 14 2026

Ireland captain Caelan Doris said the senior players had "stood up" when it mattered after the Irish ended their Six …

Title race not over, insists Man City boss Guardiola

Mar 14 2026

Pep Guardiola insisted the Premier League title race is not over despite a damaging 1-1 draw at West Ham that left …

Italy edge Puerto Rico to reach World Baseball Classic semis

Mar 14 2026

Italy held off a late rally to beat Puerto Rico 8-6 on Saturday to advance to the semi-finals of the World Baseball …

Ireland win Triple Crown but miss out on Six Nations title

Mar 14 2026

Ireland beat Scotland 43-21 on Saturday to win the Triple Crown for the fourth time in five years, before their dreams …

Wembanyama powers Spurs over Hornets for 17th win in 19 games

Mar 14 2026

Victor Wembanyama scored a game-high 32 points and grabbed 12 rebounds on Saturday to lead San Antonio over Charlotte …

Three Iranian football team members leave asylum in Australia

Mar 14 2026

Three more members of the Iranian women's football team have left their asylum in Australia and decided to return home, …

Ramos hails France 'character' after last-gasp England win sweeps Six Nations title

Mar 14 2026

France match-winner Thomas Ramos said on Saturday their last-gasp 48-46 victory over England to clinch a second straight …

Everton's Barry claims friends 'attacked' during Arsenal defeat

Mar 14 2026

Police are investigating claims by Everton striker Thierno Barry that friends of his were "attacked" during his side's …

Guler scores from own half as Real Madrid thrash Elche

Mar 14 2026

Arda Guler scored from inside his own half and Fede Valverde capped an excellent week with another fine strike as Real …

France win Six Nations after 13-try thriller with England

Mar 14 2026

Thomas Ramos kicked a penalty after the final hooter to win the Six Nations for France with a mind-blowing 48-46 victory …

Dowman makes history as Arsenal strike late, Man City held by West Ham

Mar 14 2026

Max Dowman, 16, propelled Arsenal closer to the title by becoming the Premier League's youngest ever goalscorer in a …

Sinner beats Zverev to reach first Indian Wells final

Mar 14 2026

World number two Jannik Sinner powered past Alexander Zverev 6-2, 6-4 on Saturday to reach the final of the ATP Indian …

F1 races in Bahrain, Saudi cancelled due to Iran war

Mar 14 2026

Formula One races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia have been cancelled as the Middle East war engulfs the region, …

Rosenior unhappy with referee after bizarre huddle incident in Chelsea loss

Mar 14 2026

Liam Rosenior criticised Paul Tierney after the referee bizarrely gate-crashed Chelsea's pre-match huddle before …

Man City held in blow to Premier League title bid

Mar 14 2026

Manchester City's Premier League title challenge was dealt a big blow by a 1-1 draw at lowly West Ham which left them …

Livid Inter's Serie A title bid hit, McTominay returns in Napoli win

Mar 14 2026

Inter Milan suffered another wobble in their bid to reclaim the Serie A title after Saturday's 1-1 draw with Atalanta, …

Win 'means everything' for skipper Lake as Wales end Six Nations losing streak

Mar 14 2026

Wales captain Dewi Lake said ending a 15-match losing streak in the Six Nations with a 31-17 victory over Italy in …

Dowman makes history as Arsenal strike late, Chelsea beaten

Mar 14 2026

Max Dowman, 16, propelled Arsenal towards the title by becoming the Premier League's youngest ever goalscorer in a …

Arsenal hero Dowman no 'normal' 16-year-old, says Arteta

Mar 14 2026

Mikel Arteta described Max Dowman becoming the Premier League's youngest ever goalscorer as a "magical moment" after …

Chelsea top four push damaged by Newcastle defeat

Mar 14 2026

Newcastle forward Anthony sealed a 1-0 win against Chelsea on Saturday that dealt a major blow to the Blues' bid to …

Lens suffer blow to title hopes with Lorient loss

Mar 14 2026

Lens missed the chance to move top of Ligue 1 and put pressure on Paris Saint-Germain as they slipped to a 2-1 loss at …

Nine-man Bayern fight to draw at Leverkusen

Mar 14 2026

Leaders Bayern Munich held on for a 1-1 draw at Bayer Leverkusen despite finishing with nine men in an eventful …

Dowman, 16, makes Premier League history, gives Arsenal 10-point lead

Mar 14 2026

Max Dowman became the youngest ever goalscorer in the Premier League as the 16-year-old inspired Arsenal's late surge to …

Sabalenka on a mission in blockbuster Indian Wells final against Rybakina

Mar 14 2026

World number one Aryna Sabalenka heads into a blockbuster final with Australian Open champion Elena Rybakina determined …

Livid Inter's Serie A title bid hit as McTominay returns for victorious Napoli

Mar 14 2026

Inter Milan suffered another wobble in their bid to reclaim the Serie A title after Saturday's 1-1 draw with Atalanta, …

Wainwright at the double as Wales beat Italy to end Six Nations losing streak

Mar 14 2026

Wales finally ended a three-year wait for a Six Nations win with a 31-17 defeat of Italy in Cardiff on Saturday.

Former Germany women's star Popp signs with Borussia Dortmund

Mar 14 2026

Former Germany women's star Alexandra Popp on Saturday announced she will join Borussia Dortmund in the summer after …

Atletico beat Getafe as Abqar sent off for touching Sorloth's crotch

Mar 14 2026

Atletico Madrid scraped a 1-0 win over Getafe in La Liga on Saturday, with the visitors reduced to 10 men when Abdel …

Molina rocket helps Atletico beat 10-man Getafe

Mar 14 2026

Nahuel Molina scored a spectacular long-range strike as Atletico Madrid scraped a 1-0 win over Getafe in La Liga on …

Inter's Serie A title bid hit with Atalanta draw

Mar 14 2026

Inter Milan suffered another wobble in their bid to reclaim the Serie A title after Saturday's 1-1 draw with Atalanta, …

Russian sports minister defends return of flag, anthem to Paralympics

Mar 14 2026

Russian sports minister Mikhail Degtyarev on Saturday defended the return of the Russian flag and anthem to the …

France's Pinturault to retire at season's end

Mar 14 2026

Alexis Pinturault, France's most successful alpine skier with 34 victories on the World Cup circuit, announced Saturday …

Nine-man Bayern hold on for draw at Leverkusen

Mar 14 2026

Leaders Bayern Munich held on for a 1-1 draw at Bayer Leverkusen despite finishing with nine men in an eventful …

Carmona: actor, skateboarder, Paralympic history-maker

Mar 14 2026

Diogo Carmona has worn many hats in his young life, from his beginnings as a child actor to becoming a skateboarder …