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Brignone scorches to world giant slalom gold in Shiffrin absence
Italy's Federica Brignone laid down the two fastest runs to win gold in the women's giant slalom at the World Ski Championships in Saalbach on Thursday, as American Mikaela Shiffrin opted out of defending her title.

Marquez flying for Ducati before MotoGP season
Six-time Spanish world champion Marc Marquez set the fastest lap on Thursday in the second of two days of pre-season testing at the Buriram circuit in Thailand with 1min 28.855sec.

Brignone wins world giant slalom in Shiffrin absence
Italy's Federica Brignone laid down the two fastest runs to win gold in the women's giant slalom at the World Ski Championships in Saalbach on Thursday, as American Mikaela Shiffrin opted out of defending her title.

Hundred cash windfall a 'seminal moment' for English cricket: ECB
English cricket chiefs say a windfall of nearly £1 billion ($1.25 billion) from an auction of Hundred franchises is "a seminal moment" that will safeguard the game for future generations.

Rubiales' lawyer asks Spanish court for his acquittal over kiss
Luis Rubiales' lawyer asked a Spanish court on Wednesday to acquit the ex-football chief over the kiss he gave Jenni Hermoso on the lips in 2023 that sparked global outrage.

Norris puts 2025 McLaren through its paces at Silverstone
McLaren put their 2025 Formula One car through its paces at Silverstone on Thursday, with Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri sharing driving duties in the MCL39.

Liverpool's Slot banned for two matches after red card
Liverpool manager Arne Slot has been handed a two-match touchline ban following his red card as tensions flared at the end of a fiery 2-2 draw with Everton.

Forward Beirne signs Ireland contract extension
Versatile forward Tadhg Beirne has signed a two-year contract extension Ireland and Munster, the Irish Rugby Football Union announced on Thursday.

Brignone leads world giant slalom in Shiffrin absence
Italy's Federica Brignone laid down a near-faultless first run to lead standings in the women's giant slalom at the World Ski Championships in Saalbach on Thursday, as American Mikaela Shiffrin opted out of defending her title.

Men's giant slalom at world championships - three things to watch
Reigning world and Olympic champion Marco Odermatt will look to extend the Swiss men's dominance at the World Ski Championships in the giant slalom in Saalbach on Friday.

'Messengers of peace' - refugee Asian Games snowboarders fly Afghan flag
Ahmad Habibzi pauses to pray at the top of the halfpipe hill on a mountain at the Yabuli Ski Resort in northeastern China.

Hurricanes name four captains for Super Rugby season
Wellington Hurricanes have named four captains for the Super Rugby season, employing the Maori kaitiaki approach of guardians overseeing the protection and growth of the team.

Suaalii-led Waratahs brimming with confidence ahead of Super Rugby season
NSW Waratahs skipper Jake Gordon said Thursday the struggling Super Rugby team is ready for a new era with a host of high-profile signings bolstering confidence, led by Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii.

NHL announces World Cup of Hockey will return in 2028
The World Cup of Hockey, last played in 2016, will return in February 2028 with hopes of commanding a regular place on the global schedule alongside the Winter Olympics.

Australian Open rules out mixed doubles changes after US Open furore
The Australian Open on Thursday ruled out following the US Open's move to radically overhaul the mixed doubles competition and play it before the main tournament starts.
Kompany hails composed Bayern's Champions League win at Celtic
Vincent Kompany saluted Bayern Munich's composure and ignored the "crazy" atmosphere at Celtic to seize control of the Champions League play-off round with a 2-1 win in the first leg on Wednesday.

Bayern sink Celtic as Feyenoord beat Milan in Champions League play-offs
Harry Kane was on target as Bayern Munich beat Celtic 2-1 in Glasgow in the first leg of their Champions League play-off on Wednesday, while there were also wins for Benfica, Feyenoord and Club Brugge.

McIlroy spoke to Trump on PGA-LIV deal, says new start needed
Rory McIlroy spoke with President Donald Trump last month about stalled PGA Tour-LIV Golf talks and says top men's golfers must set aside hurt feelings to make a new start.

Liverpool's Van Dijk frustrated to draw Everton's 'cup final'
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk said Everton's 98th minute equaliser to salvage a 2-2 draw was hard to take as the final Merseyside derby at Goodison Park ended in a flurry of red cards on Wednesday.

Maignan clanger hands Champions League gift to fired-up Feyenoord
A catastrophic mistake by AC Milan's French goalkeeper Mike Maignan handed troubled Dutch side Feyenoord a precious 1-0 advantage after the first leg of the Champions League play-offs Wednesday.

Benfica seize upper hand against Monaco in Champions League play-off
Vangelis Pavlidis scored his sixth goal in this season's Champions League to give Benfica a 1-0 win away to 10-man Monaco in the first leg of their knockout phase play-off tie on Wednesday.

Liverpool held by Everton, four red cards in fiery last Goodison Park derby
James Tarkowski struck in the 98th minute to salvage a 2-2 draw for Everton against Liverpool as four red cards were issued after full-time on a dramatic final Merseyside derby at Goodison Park on Wednesday.

Bayern sink Celtic to seize control of Champions League play-off
Bayern Munich took a major step towards the Champions League last 16 as Michael Olise's thunderbolt and Harry Kane's clinical finish secured a 2-1 win at Celtic in the play-off round first leg on Wednesday.

Everton strike late to hold Liverpool in last derby at Goodison Park
James Tarkowski struck in the 98th minute to salvage a 2-2 draw for Everton against Liverpool in a dramatic final Merseyside derby at Goodison Park on Wednesday.

Argentine MLS striker Acosta traded to Dallas by Cincinnati
Argentine striker Luciano Acosta, the 2023 MLS Most Valuable Player, was traded from FC Cincinnati to FC Dallas on Wednesday for $5 million, the teams announced.

Dodgers manager expects Sasaki, Yamamoto to pitch in Tokyo
Japanese pitchers Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Roki Sasaki are expected to start for the Los Angeles Dodgers in season openers at Tokyo next month, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said on Wednesday.

Penalty row as Club Brugge gain Champions League advantage over Atalanta
Gustaf Nilsson shot Club Brugge to a 2-1 win over Atalanta on Wednesday with a controversial penalty in stoppage time to boost the Belgians' chances of reaching the last 16 of the Champions League.

Sleightholme says Six Nations win over France has revived England's self-belief
England wing Ollie Sleightholme believes a dramatic Six Nations win over France has renewed the team's faith in its own ability.

World heavyweight champion Usyk plans two more fights before retiring
World heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk said Wednesday he intends to take on two more fights before heading into retirement.

Bumrah absence a chance for 'world-class' Shami: India coach
Jasprit Bumrah's absence from India's Champions Trophy team will be an opportunity for "world-class" Mohammed Shami and other fast bowlers, coach Gautam Gambhir said Wednesday.

Rizwan and Salman smash tons as Pakistan defeat South Africa in record chase
Mohammad Rizwan and Salman Agha cracked centuries to guide Pakistan into the tri-series final with a thumping six-wicket win over South Africa in Karachi on Wednesday.

England can be 'dangerous' in Champions Trophy despite India loss: Buttler
Captain Jos Buttler on Wednesday said England can be a "dangerous team" in the upcoming Champions Trophy despite their 3-0 ODI whitewash in India.