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'No advantage' in playing Champions Trophy matches in Dubai, says Indian batting coach
India playing all their Champions Trophy matches in Dubai was a pre-tournament decision and the talk of unfair advantage is baseless, the team's batting coach said on Friday.
West Ham's Paqueta could face Newcastle as betting hearing looms
West Ham manager Graham Potter said Friday that forward Lucas Paqueta is focused on getting back on the pitch despite a Football Association hearing into alleged spot-fixing hanging over him.
Scotland star Russell 'not stressed' by England criticism ahead of Wales clash
Scotland playmaker Finn Russell is adamant criticism from outside counts for little as he looks to bounce back from his Calcutta Cup heartache in Saturday's Six Nations clash at home to Wales.
France skier Pinturault to come back, but only in giant slalom
French skier Alexis Pinturault, who broke his leg in the Kitzbuehel super-G in February, said Friday he would make a comeback next season, but only in his favoured discipline of the giant slalom.
Man City boss Guardiola feeling pressure as top-four race heats up
Pep Guardiola admitted Friday he is feeling the pressure as he tries to salvage Manchester City's poor season by finishing in the top four of the Premier League.
Amorim says Man Utd will not give him time Arteta had at Arsenal
Ruben Amorim does not believe he will get as much time at Manchester United to turn things around as Mikel Arteta was given to revive Arsenal's fortunes.
Arsenal's Arteta warns misfiring Man Utd still a threat
Mikel Arteta said this week's 7-1 hammering of PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League had given the club a huge lift but urged caution ahead of Sunday's trip to misfiring Manchester United.
Doris hopes Ireland give departing trio final home Test to remember
Ireland captain Caelan Doris hopes the final home Test match for three Irish legends can give his side an "extra edge" in Saturday's Six Nations blockbuster against title rivals France at Lansdowne Road.
Italy change six for England, Capuozzo at full-back
Italy coach Gonzalo Quesada on Friday announced six changes, one positional, to the starting line-up for the Six Nations match against England at Twickenham.
Brighton boss Hurzeler targets 'new peaks' in Premier League
Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler has urged his side to "climb new peaks" as they seek to move into the Premier League's top six.
Japan's Hataoka tops leaderboard after round two in China LPGA
Japan's Nasa Hataoka shot the best round of day two taking her to tied top position at the Blue Bay LPGA in China on Friday.
Paris wins Kvitfjell downhill as Odermatt closes in on World Cup titles
Marco Odermatt closed in on two World Cup globes as he finished second to Dominik Paris in a windblown men's downhill in Kvitfjell on Friday.
Newcastle defender Botman sidelined as club rule out Gordon red appeal
Newcastle defender Sven Botman will be sidelined for about eight weeks with a knee issue while the Magpies will also be without Anthony Gordon for the League Cup final on March 16 after opting not to appeal against the winger's red card.
Slot urges against complacency as Liverpool prepare for 'three finals'
Arne Slot says he has to convince his Liverpool players they are playing three finals over the coming week, urging fans to raise the roof against Premier League basement club Southampton on Saturday.
Double Olympic taekwondo champion Jones retires to take up pro boxing
British double Olympic taekwondo champion Jade Jones announced Friday that she is switching sports to pursue a career as a professional boxer.
Three key things for 'crux' Ireland v France Six Nations match
Ireland host France on Saturday in a Six Nations match that Irish interim head coach Simon Easterby says has "become a crux game" in where the championship might head.
New Zealand 'hopeful' over Henry injury for India final
New Zealand are "hopeful" pace bowler Matt Henry will recover from a shoulder injury in time for their Champions Trophy final against India on Sunday, coach Gary Stead said.
Doncic, James lead Lakers fightback as Knicks downed in thriller
Luka Doncic and LeBron James combined for 63 points as the Los Angeles Lakers produced a thrilling late fightback to seal a 113-109 overtime victory over the New York Knicks on Thursday.
Unbeaten India face record-setting N. Zealand for Champions Trophy glory
India play New Zealand in the Champions Trophy final in Dubai on Sunday in what could be a last hurrah for veteran stars Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma.
Kyrgios at a loss after latest injury setback
A devastated Nick Kyrgios said he doesn't know what else he can do to get his tennis career back on track after pain in his surgically reconstructed right wrist forced him out of Indian Wells.
India football great Chhetri comes out of retirement aged 40
Indian football legend Sunil Chhetri will return to the national team aged 40 in an unexpected reversal of his decision to hang up his boots last year.
Hurting Kyrgios out at Indian Wells, van de Zandschulp advances
Lucky loser Botic van de Zandschulp advanced to face five-time Indian Wells champion Novak Djokovic on Thursday as first-round foe Nick Kyrgios was forced out of his latest comeback event with a right wrist injury.
Miami struggle to 2-0 win over Jamaica's Cavalier
Inter Miami rested Lionel Messi again and had to grind out a 2-0 win over Jamaica's Cavalier in the first leg of their CONCACAF Champions Cup round-of-16 tie on Thursday.
Playmaker O'Connor to put sentiment aside when Crusaders meet Reds
Former Wallabies playmaker James O'Connor will put sentiment aside and do everything he can to "pull apart" his old club Queensland Reds when they meet the Canterbury Crusaders on Sunday.
Djokovic seeks Indian Wells resurgence with help from Murray
Novak Djokovic, with old rival Andy Murray in his coaching corner, is optimistic he can put together a deep run at the Indian Wells ATP Masters to kick start a so-far disappointing 2025 campaign.
Clark edges two clear at Arnold Palmer Invitational
Wyndham Clark conjured two birdies in his final three holes to open up a two-shot lead after the opening round of the PGA Tour's Arnold Palmer Invitational in Florida on Thursday.
Super cool: ATP sensation Fonseca learning to deal with demands of fame
Casual conversations with superstars and autograph-hungry fans are 18-year-old Brazilian Joao Fonseca's new normal, but he's determined to stay grounded as he strives for tennis greatness.
Brazilian teen Fonseca into Indian Wells second round
Brazilian teen sensation Joao Fonseca rallied from a break down in the third set to beat Britain's Jacob Fearnley 6-2, 1-6, 6-3 on Thursday and reach the second round at Indian Wells.
Man Utd draw in Spain in Europa League last 16 as Spurs beaten
Manchester United drew 1-1 away to Real Sociedad in the first leg of their Europa League last-16 tie on Thursday, while Tottenham suffered a 1-0 loss away to Dutch side AZ Alkmaar.
Dingwall glad to be 'the glue' of England's back-line against Italy
Fraser Dingwall wants to be "the glue" of England's back division as they look to beat Italy in the Six Nations at Twickenham on Sunday after being recalled to Test duty for the first time in a year.
Chelsea edge Copenhagen in Conference League last 16 first leg
Chelsea took one step into the quarter-finals of the UEFA Conference League with a 2-1 win at Copenhagen on Thursday in their last 16 first leg tie, while Panathinaikos and Fiorentina played out a five-goal thriller.
Real Sociedad fight back to earn Man United draw in Europa League
Real Sociedad's Mikel Oyarzabal coolly netted a penalty to hold Manchester United to a 1-1 draw in a Europa League last 16 first leg clash on Thursday.