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Mahuchikh strikes gold for Ukraine after fleeing Russian invasion
Yaroslava Mahuchikh overcame the "total panic" of armed conflict in her native Ukraine to win gold in the high jump at the World Indoor Championships on Saturday.
Verstappen tops final Bahrain practice with Hamilton sixth
World champion Max Verstappen clocked the fastest lap in the third and final practice session Saturday at the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix, with Lewis Hamilton over half a second behind in sixth place.
Injured Benzema to miss Clasico and France friendlies
Real Madrid's top scorer Karim Benzema will miss the Clasico against Barcelona and the upcoming France internationals with a calf injury, coach Carlo Ancelotti said on Saturday.
Mahuchikh wins for Ukraine, Coleman v Jacobs set up
Yaroslava Mahuchikh won a dramatic high jump gold for war-torn Ukraine at the World Indoor Championships on Saturday as Christian Coleman and Lamont Marcell Jacobs remained on course for a showdown in the 60m.
Ukraine's Mahuchikh defies odds to win world indoor high jump gold
Yaroslava Mahuchikh overcame the "total panic" of armed conflict in her native Ukraine to win gold in the high jump at the World Indoor Championships on Saturday.
Former Pumas star Aramburu shot and killed in Paris
Former Argentina rugby international Federico Aramburu was killed in Paris on Saturday morning after an altercation in a bar, AFP learned from sources close to the investigation.
Classy Lanning leads Australia into World Cup semi-finals
A classy 97 by Meg Lanning confirmed unbeaten Australia's place in the Women's World Cup semi-finals as a record run chase saw them to victory over India on Saturday.
Unbeaten in two years, Qatar's Invincibles lift World Cup hopes
When Al Sadd wrapped up a second straight Qatar title by stretching their unbeaten league run to 49 games, they were inevitably dubbed the 'Invincibles' after another team that reached the same number.
MotoGP champ Quartararo on pole as Marquez crashes twice
MotoGP world champion Fabio Quartararo will start Sunday's first race in Indonesia in 25 years from pole position after a dramatic qualifying session that saw Marc Marquez twice crashed out.
Lahore makes poignant return for Pakistan-Australia decider
Test cricket returns to Lahore on Monday for the first time since a terror attack on a visiting team in 2009, with winner takes all for the Pakistan-Australia series finale.
Swiatek, Sakkari set up Indian Wells WTA title clash
Maria Sakkari ended Paula Badosa's bid for a repeat title at Indian Wells on Friday, beating the defending champion to set up a final clash with former French Open winner Iga Swiatek.
Marquez tops weather-hit third practice for Indonesian GP
Six-time MotoGP world champion Marc Marquez topped a damp third practice on Saturday for the Indonesian Grand Prix as title-holder Fabio Quartararo suffered more technical problems.
Swiatek out-duels Halep to reach Indian Wells WTA final
Former French Open champion Iga Swiatek beat two-time Grand Slam winner Simona Halep 7-6 (8/6), 6-4 on Friday to reach the Indian Wells WTA final.
Embiid sparks Sixers, Durant leads Nets comeback
Joel Embiid delivered a fourth consecutive 30-point performance as the Philadelphia 76ers powered to a 111-101 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Friday.
Warriors guard Curry gets new foot injury look in two weeks
Golden State Warriors star guard Stephen Curry will have his sprained left foot injury reevaluated in two weeks, the NBA club announced Friday.
Red-hot Rublev books Indian Wells ATP semi-final clash with Fritz
In-form seventh seed Andrey Rublev powered into the Indian Wells ATP Masters semi-finals on Friday with a 7-5, 6-2 victory over Bulgarian veteran Grigor Dimitrov.
Candy wants fan involvement as race to buy Chelsea heats up
Nick Candy has vowed to involve Chelsea fans if the British property tycoon succeeds in his bid to buy the troubled Premier League club.
NeSmith fires stunning 61 to grab PGA Valspar lead
Matthew NeSmith birdied six of his last nine holes, matching the course record with a 10-under-par 61 to seize the lead after Friday's second round of the US PGA Valspar Championship.
Transgender swimmer misses out on second US college title
Transgender swimmer Lia Thomas failed in her bid to win a second US College title on Friday, finishing in fifth place in the 200-yard freestyle final in Atlanta.
Rublev urges 'unity' as Russian invasion of Ukraine sparks tennis tension
Three weeks after his emotional plea for peace in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Russian tennis player Andrey Rublev still hopes sport can somehow remain aloof from the conflict.
Brathwaite and Blackwood centuries lift West Indies against England
Kraigg Brathwaite and Jermaine Blackwood produced an almost perfect captain, vice-captain double-act with determined centuries to lift the West Indies to 288 for four in reply to England's first innings total of 507 for nine declared at stumps on the third day of the second Test at Kensington Oval on Friday.
Ayling caps Leeds' dramatic win at Wolves
Leeds staged a dramatic fightback from two goals down to beat 10-man Wolves 3-2 as Luke Ayling's last-gasp strike improved their prospects of avoiding relegation from the Premier League
Red-hot Rublev reaches Indian Wells ATP semi-finals
In-form seventh seed Andrey Rublev powered into the Indian Wells ATP Masters semi-finals on Friday with a 7-5, 6-2 victory over Bulgarian veteran Grigor Dimitrov.
Watson joining Browns in shock NFL trade from Texans: reports
Houston Texans quarterback DeShaun Watson is set to join the Cleveland Browns in a shock trade that comes as the NFL star faces multiple allegations of sexual misconduct, US media reported on Friday.
Top seed Tai beats All England champion Okuhara in quarter-finals
Top seed Tai Tzu-ying justified her billing at the All England badminton championships with a ruthless quarter-final win over reigning champion Nozomi Okuhara in Birmingham on Friday.
Switzerland's Kambundji wins women's world indoor 60m gold
Switzerland's Mujinga Kambundji produced the joint fourth fastest run ever to upset the field and win gold in the women's world indoor 60m in Belgrade on Friday.
Imperious Verstappen impressed by Ferrari
Max Verstappen enjoyed an imperious opening day's practice for the season opening Bahrain Grand Prix on Friday, but admitted he was checking his mirrors for the much-improved Ferraris.
Downcast Hamilton writes off chances of opening day win
A downcast, but realistic Lewis Hamilton dismissed his hopes of winning this weekend's season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix after struggling to finish ninth in practice on Friday.
Verstappen leads Ferraris in second Bahrain GP practice session
World champion Max Verstappen set the fastest time in the second Formula One practice session at the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix on Friday ahead of Ferrari's Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz.
Blackmore adds another golden chapter to her history-making career
Rachael Blackmore added another chapter to her history-making exploits as she became the first woman jockey to win the Cheltenham Gold Cup, the blue riband of jumps racing, easing to victory on A Plus Tard on Friday.
Spurs boss Conte slams Arsenal's Arteta over fixture complaint
Tottenham manager Antonio Conte has slammed Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta for complaining about the Gunners' crowded fixture schedule.
Scottish-Nigerian NFL prospect injures ankle at workout
David Ojabo, a Nigerian-born Scotsman seen as one of the top prospects for next month's NFL Draft, suffered a left ankle injury during a workout for clubs on Friday.
Dupont determined to enjoy France's Six Nations crunch
France captain Antoine Dupont said Friday that while the stakes will be high as they try to clinch a first Six Nations title since 2010 against England, "we have to enjoy the moment."
'Honour and privilege' for Wales' Alun Wyn Jones as new cap record looms
Wales great Alun Wyn Jones has said it is an "honour and privilege" to make yet more rugby union history by becoming the first player to win 150 caps for a single country.
Shakib leads Bangladesh batting charge
Shakib Al Hasan led a strong Bangladesh batting effort in the first one-day international against South Africa at SuperSport Park in Centurion on Friday.
Middlesbrough to donate Chelsea ticket money to Ukraine
Middlesbrough will donate their share of gate receipts from Saturday's FA Cup quarter-final against Chelsea to humanitarian aid in Ukraine, the club announced on Friday.
Transgender swimmer seeks second US college title despite protests
Transgender swimmer Lia Thomas followed her historic 500-yard freestyle title by qualifying for Friday's 200-yard freestyle final, shrugging off protesters at the US collegiate women's championships in Atlanta.
Guardiola sets sights on Man City treble charge
Pep Guardiola believes Manchester City are capable of surviving the daunting road to a remarkable treble.
Scotland players disciplined after Edinburgh night out
Six Scotland players have been disciplined for a breach of team protocols after a night out in Edinburgh following last week's win away to Italy, it emerged Friday.