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Alonso maintains hold over Verstappen in Bahrain GP practice
Two-time champion Fernando Alonso continued to set the pace at the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix on Saturday when he outpaced Max Verstappen in an intriguing third and final practice.
Five-star Shiffrin crowned overall ski World Cup champion
American ski star Mikaela Shiffrin was assured of winning a fifth overall World Cup title on Saturday with seven races of the season remaining.
Mikaela Shiffrin crowned overall ski World Cup champion for fifth time
American ski star Mikaela Shiffrin was assured of winning a fifth overall World Cup title on Saturday with seven races remaining of the season.
Vingegaard and Pogacar resume battle in Paris-Nice
The first significant stage race of the season, Paris-Nice, rolls out on Sunday promising a heavyweight matchup between the top two in last year's Tour de France: Jonas Vingegaard and Tadej Pogacar.
Crusaders dedicate Super Rugby win to absent coach Robertson
Canterbury Crusaders dedicated their first win of the Super Rugby Pacific season to coach Scott Robertson who was absent because of a family bereavement, as the reigning champions roared back to their best.
Glazer cloud hangs over improving Man Utd
Manchester United fans are on the crest of a wave after ending a six-year wait to win a trophy and remain in the hunt for three more in a remarkable first season under Erik ten Hag.
Woods won't tee it up in Players Championship
Tiger Woods won't compete in next week's Players Championship, making it look likely the 15-time major champion's next event will be the Masters at Augusta National in April.
US Open, USTA back Djokovic's bid to enter US despite unvaccinated status
Novak Djokovic's bid to gain entry to the United States for ATP events at Indian wells and Miami received support from the US Tennis Association and US Open organizers on Friday.
Wimbledon to scrap Russia player ban - reports
British tennis chiefs are set to abandon their controversial ban on Russian and Belarusian players ahead of this year's Wimbledon championships, it was reported Friday.
Real Sociedad risk losing third with Cadiz draw
Real Sociedad fired blanks in a 0-0 draw with Cadiz on Friday, unable to consolidate third place in La Liga, leaving the door open for Atletico Madrid to overtake them.
Kitayama surges clear at Bay Hill, Rahm blown off course
Kurt Kitayama mastered blustery conditions to grab the early clubhouse lead in the second round of the PGA Tour’s Arnold Palmer Invitational on Friday.
Reus and Can send Dortmund three points clear
First-half goals from Marco Reus and Emre Can sent Borussia Dortmund three points clear at the top of the Bundesliga on Friday with a 2-1 home win over title rivals RB Leipzig.
Lazio hand Serie A leaders Napoli rare defeat
Matias Vecino's brilliant long-range strike earned Lazio a 1-0 win at Napoli on Friday as the runaway Serie A leaders lost for only the second time in the league this season.
Sejersted denied maiden World Cup win by weather cancellation
Norway's Adrian Smiseth Sejersted was denied his first World Cup downhill victory when Friday's race at Aspen was cancelled due to bad weather.
Government could sell Stade de France to stem losses
The Stade de France could be up for sale after the Olympics, with Paris Saint-Germain and FIFA already linked to the money-losing stadium, sources close to the French Minister of Sports said on Friday.
All Blacks star Savea sorry for throat-slitting gesture
All Blacks forward Ardie Savea has apologised for making a throat-slitting gesture towards an opponent during a Super Rugby Pacific match in Melbourne, conceding he needs "to be better".
'I want to be greatest,' says Ingebrigtsen after European gold
Olympic champion Jakob Ingebrigtsen strode to victory in the 1500m at the European Indoor Championships on Friday, breaking the championship record as he retained his title.
Medvedev ends Djokovic win streak to set up Dubai final with Rublev
Daniil Medvedev appears to have returned to his best form as he ended Novak Djokovic's undefeated 15-0 start to the season with a 6-4, 6-4 victory over the world number one on Friday.
Medvedev stops Djokovic streak to set up all-Russian final with Rublev
Daniil Medvedev appears to have returned to his best form as he ended Novak Djokovic’s undefeated 15-0 start to the season with a 6-4, 6-4 victory over the world number one on Friday.
'Long way off and on wrong track,' admits Hamilton after more F1 woe
A disappointed Lewis Hamilton admitted Mercedes were "a long way off" the pace and struggling to close the gap after he finished eighth in Friday's second practice at the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix.
Ingebrigtsen dominates 1500m at European Indoors
Olympic champion Jakob Ingebrigtsen strode to victory in the 1500m at the European Indoor Championships on Friday, breaking the championship record as he retained his title.
Bol strolls into European Indoor 400m final
World record holder Femke Bol eased through her semi-final of the women's 400 metres at the European Indoor Championships on Friday.
'Wait and see': Alonso plays down challenge to F1's big three
Fernando Alonso made light of his performance on Friday evening after a dazzling display under the floodlights for Aston Martin to shake up expectations in second practice at the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix.
Djokovic's 20-match win streak ends with Medvedev defeat
Novak Djokovic's 20-match win streak and perfect start to 2023 came to an end on Friday when Daniil Medvedev won their Dubai Championship semi-final in straight sets.
Chelsea spirits high despite horror run, says Potter
Graham Potter said he was frustrated by Chelsea's failure to turn performances in training into results, but insisted spirits remain high despite their current slump.
Alonso dazzles under the lights in Bahrain GP second practice
Fernando Alonso dazzled under the lights to set the best time for Aston Martin ahead of Red Bull's defending double world champion Max Verstappen in Friday evening's second practice at the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix.
Jesus 'not far off' return to boost Arsenal title bid
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta revealed on Friday that Gabriel Jesus is nearing a return from a lengthy knee injury to boost the Gunners' bid for a first Premier League title in 19 years.
One year on, Russia's Rublev returns to anti-war theme in Dubai
One year on from famously penning an anti-war plea on a TV camera lens, Russian tennis player Andrey Rublev on Friday reiterated his call for peace, saying it is "crazy" to see "normal citizens suffering and dying" as the Ukraine conflict rages on.
Sergi Roberto signs Barca deal until 2024
Barcelona's versatile midfielder Sergi Roberto has renewed his contract by a year until 2024, the La Liga leaders announced Friday.
Conte on brink of return to Spurs bench after surgery
Antonio Conte will again be absent when Tottenham visit Wolves on Saturday but will return to work the following day after recovering from gallbladder surgery.
Kompany's 'destiny' to manage Man City, says Guardiola
Vincent Kompany's return to Manchester City as manager one day is "written in the stars" according to Pep Guardiola as he prepares to take on his former player in the FA Cup quarter-finals.
Perez fastest, Alonso shines in Bahrain GP practice
Sergio Perez topped the times for Red Bull ahead of Fernando Alonso, debuting for Aston Martin, as the defending champion team set the pace in Friday's opening practice session at the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix.