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Vlhova's return to skiing delayed by cartilage problem
Reigning Olympic slalom champion Petra Vlhova's return to skiing after a year-long absence has been delayed by cartilage problems, her team said on Friday.
Man City announce record Premier League revenue
Manchester City posted record revenues for a Premier League club last season as the champions' income increased to £715 million ($903 million).
India targeting big first innings total in Brisbane: Gill
India are determined to post a big first innings total in the third Test against Australia at Brisbane, batsman Shubman Gill said Friday after they were skittled cheaply in Adelaide.
Resurgent Leverkusen find form to keep tabs on runaway Bayern
Toiling quietly behind leaders Bayern Munich and surprise package Eintracht Frankfurt, Bayer Leverkusen have returned to the form which took them to a league-cup double last season.
Barca, Madrid on guard against Liga slip-ups after European joy
Barcelona and Real Madrid are looking over their shoulders in La Liga at in-form Atletico Madrid, wary of a letdown after taxing wins away from home in the Champions League this week.
Man City host Man Utd in crisis derby, Newcastle need win
Manchester's crisis-hit clubs face off in the Premier League when City host United on Sunday while Newcastle boss Eddie Howe badly needs a win against Leicester at St James' Park.
Taiwan protests after badminton players taunted in China
Taiwan's badminton association has filed a protest after its Olympic champion duo Lee Yang and Wang Chi-lin were taunted by spectators during a match in China, Taiwan sports authorities said Friday.
Rams down 49ers to boost NFL playoff hopes
The Los Angeles Rams came out on top in a defensive duel with the San Francisco 49ers on Thursday, seizing three of their four field goals in the final quarter and triumphing 12-6 to boost their NFL playoff hopes.
Veteran Wawrinka gets Australian Open wildcard
Three-time Grand Slam champion Stan Wawrinka was handed a wildcard Friday for the Australian Open, a tournament he first played almost 20 years ago.
Crowned youngest world chess champ, teen prodigy eyes 'greatness'
Newly crowned world chess king Gukesh Dommaraju said becoming a champion was a dream that was more than a decade in the making, as he underlined his ambition to strive for "greatness".
Short-handed Celtics cruise past Pistons
The NBA champion Boston Celtics shrugged off the absence of All-Star Jayson Tatum, raining 20 three-pointers in a lopsided 123-99 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Thursday.
Skippers hail New Zealand 'great' Southee before final Test
Tim Southee was hailed a New Zealand cricketing "great" by opposing captains on Friday as the seamer prepared to take on England in the last Test of a 16-year career.
Potts replaces Woakes for third NZ Test as England keep building
England recalled Matthew Potts on Friday to replace Chris Woakes for the third Test against New Zealand, with captain Ben Stokes keen to build bowling depth after wrapping up the series.
Australia's Hazlewood back for third Test against India
Australian pace spearhead Josh Hazlewood was cleared of injury Friday and will return for the third Test against India at the expense of Scott Boland.
Man Utd grab win at Plzen in Europa League, Spurs held by Rangers
Rasmus Hojlund fired Manchester United to a late 2-1 win at Viktoria Plzen in the Europa League on Thursday, while Tottenham were held to a stalemate at Rangers.
Soto eyeing 'dynasty' after blockbuster Mets deal
Juan Soto said Thursday the prospect of being part of a "dynasty" with the success-starved New York Mets had prompted his record-breaking $765 million move to the club.
Man Utd grab win at Plzen in Europa League, Chelsea keep perfect record
Rasmus Hojlund fired Manchester United to a 2-1 win at Viktoria Plzen in the Europa League on Thursday, while Chelsea beat Astana 3-1 in the Europa Conference League.
Hojlund brace as Man Utd beat Plzen in Europa League
Second-half substitute Rasmus Hojlund scored twice as Manchester United fought back to earn a 2-1 win at Viktoria Plzen in the Europa League on Thursday.
Dortmund to host Germany's Nations League clash with Italy
Dortmund's Westfalenstadion will host the second leg of Germany's Nations League quarter-final clash with Italy in March 2025, the German FA (DFB) announced Thursday.
French prosecutors seek up to 14 years in jail for rugby players in rape trial
French prosecutors on Thursday demanded jail terms of up to 14 years for three rugby players formerly with French side Grenoble, charged with the 2017 gang rape of a student.
'Unparalleled talent': India lauds new chess king Gukesh
India on Thursday hailed chess prodigy Gukesh Dommaraju after the 18-year-old became the youngest world champion with a thrilling final win over China's Ding Liren.
Real confirm Mbappe left thigh injury
Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe suffered a thigh injury in this week's Champions League match at Atalanta, the Spanish club confirmed Thursday without giving details on his absence.
Indian teen prodigy becomes youngest world chess champ
Indian teen prodigy Gukesh Dommaraju became the youngest undisputed world chess champion Thursday after beating China's Ding Liren in the final match of their series in Singapore.
Cycling chiefs move to ban controversial carbon monoxide use
Cycling's governing body on Thursday moved to ban the controversial but legal carbon monoxide breathing method used by some top riders.
Hawks beat Knicks, Rockets down Warriors to reach NBA Cup semis
The Houston Rockets edged Golden State 91-90 for their first win over the Warriors since 2020 and reach the semi-finals of the NBA Cup on Wednesday, as the Atlanta Hawks advanced with a come-from-behind victory over the New York Knicks.
Australia to spend $385 mn on PNG rugby league team with eye on China
Australia will spend US$385 million to establish a rugby league team from Papua New Guinea in its rugby league competition, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Thursday, a move designed to help ward off China.
Belichick inks deal to coach US college team
Former New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick is returning to coaching with the University of North Carolina, the US college confirmed on Wednesday.
Belichick inks deal to coach US college team: report
Former New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick has signed a three-year $30-million deal to coach the University of North Carolina's college team, multiple US media reports said on Wednesday.
Dortmund fear 'worst-case scenario' after Schlotterbeck injury
Borussia Dortmund coach Nuri Sahin said his side feared a "worst-case scenario" after Nico Schlotterbeck, the club's only fit centre-back, was stretchered off in Wednesday's home loss to Barcelona.
Juve deepen Man City crisis, Barcelona into Champions League knockouts
Manchester City's crisis continued with a 2-0 defeat away to Juventus in the Champions League on Wednesday, while Pep Guardiola's old club Barcelona beat Borussia Dortmund to clinch a spot in the knockout stage of Europe's elite club competition.
'Incredible' Saka makes the difference for Arsenal: Arteta
Mikel Arteta praised Bukayo Saka's "incredible talent" after the Arsenal forward's double inspired a 3-0 win over Monaco that moved his side closer to the Champions League last 16 on Wednesday.
'We want more', says Olmo with Barcelona bound for knock-outs
Barcelona midfielder Dani Olmo said his team "want more" after locking up progress through the league phase with a 3-2 win at Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday.