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Hendrickx shines at European figure skating championships
Loena Hendrickx, looking to make up for the heartbreak of 2023, eased into the lead after Thursday's short program at the European Figure Skating Championships.
McIlroy surges into two-shot lead at Dubai Invitational
Rory McIlroy kicked off his year with a sparkling nine-under-par 62 to take a two-stroke lead after the first round of the Dubai Invitational on Thursday.
Sri Lanka's Hasaranga takes 7-19, Zimbabwe out for 96
Sri Lankan leg-spinner Wanindu Hasaranga made a stunning return to international cricket with a career-best 7-19 to help bowl out Zimbabwe for 96 during Thursday's rain-hit ODI decider in Colombo.
Newcastle not immune from having to sell top talent after £73m loss: chief exec
Newcastle's backing from the Saudi sovereign wealth fund does not mean they will not have to sell some of their top players, the club's chief executive admitted after posting a £73 million ($93 million) loss for the 2022/2023 season.
Pelley leaves European Tour to oversee Toronto teams
Keith Pelley, chief executive of golf's European Tour Group, will leave to become president and chief executive of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE) in April, the organizations announced on Thursday.
Nabi lifts Afghanistan to 158-5 in first India T20
Former captain Mohammad Nabi smashed a quickfire 42 to guide Afghanistan to 158-5 against India in the first of the three T20 internationals on Thursday.
NFL Bears, Vikings, Jaguars to London in '24, Carolina to Munich
The Chicago Bears, Minnesota Vikings and Jacksonville Jaguars will play NFL games in London next season while the Carolina Panthers head for Munich, the league announced on Thursday.
Farrell says 'it means the world' to be British and Irish Lions coach for Australia
Ireland boss Andy Farrell said being named Thursday the coach of the British and Irish Lions for the 2025 tour of Australia "means the world".
Belichick leaving NFL Patriots after 24 seasons: reports
Bill Belichick, the NFL mastermind who has guided the New England Patriots to a record six Super Bowl titles as head coach, is parting ways with the team after 24 seasons, according to multiple US media reports on Thursday.
Odermatt wins career-first World Cup downhill in Wengen
Marco Odermatt won the first downhill race of his glittering World Cup career by streaking to victory on the home snow of Wengen on Thursday.
Farrell fulfils Lions destiny with head coach role
One of the worst kept secrets in rugby union was confirmed on Thursday when Andy Farrell was named head coach of the 2025 British and Irish Lions tour of Australia.
Sancho escapes Man Utd exile to rejoin Dortmund on loan
Jadon Sancho rejoined Borussia Dortmund on loan for the rest of the season on Thursday, less than three years since Manchester United paid £73 million ($93 million, 85 million euros) for the England winger.
Top seeds Rybakina and Paul crash out in Adelaide
Both top seeds at the ATP-WTA Adelaide International suffered quarter-final shocks on Thursday, with Elena Rybakina and Tommy Paul exiting in straight sets.
La Rochelle hoping Alldritt can reverse Champions Cup woes
Two-time defending champions La Rochelle will be hoping that the return of Gregory Alldritt to Champions Cup duty this weekend can reverse the French club's fortunes with a victory over Leicester.
Farrell named British and Irish Lions coach for 2025 tour to Australia
Ireland boss Andy Farrell was named as coach of the British and Irish Lions for the 2025 tour to Australia on Thursday.
'He's in Munich': Tuchel confirms Dier set to sign with Bayern
Bayern Munich coach Thomas Tuchel on Thursday confirmed the imminent signing of England defender Eric Dier from Tottenham, telling reporters "he is in Munich".
Champions Qatar must 'deal with' Asian Cup pressure: captain
Qatar must shoulder the pressure of defending their crown when they kick off the Asian Cup on home soil against Lebanon on Friday, captain Hassan Al-Haydos warned.
Crash scuppers Dakar race leader Al-Rajhi's hopes of victory
Dakar Rally overall leader Yazeed Al-Rajhi's hopes of winning this year's car race at home have been crushed after an accident in Thursday's sixth stage around Shubaytah, organisers said.
'So humble': Bayern boss Tuchel toasts 'extraordinary' Beckenbauer
Bayern Munich coach Thomas Tuchel on Thursday lauded the "extraordinary" Franz Beckenbauer, who died last weekend aged 78.
Ex-England manager Eriksson says has cancer, 'a year' to live
Ex-England football manager Sven-Goran Eriksson has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and has at best "maybe a year" to live, he said Thursday.
Korda surges into Adelaide semis for second year
Third seed Sebastian Korda powered into the Adelaide International semi-finals for a second straight year Thursday, but needed five match points to set up a last four clash with seventh seed Jiri Lehecka.
Imposing Australia bank on secret weapons in Asian Cup title charge
Australia go for Asian Cup glory boasting few stars but with a record-breaking coach in Graham Arnold, an in-form striker born in Uruguay and an imposing defender whose goal-scoring exploits are more akin to a forward.
Australian Open fitness fears for Norrie after Auckland pullout
Britain's world number 19 Cameron Norrie pulled out of the Auckland Classic with a wrist injury on Thursday, leaving his fitness in doubt just three days before the Australian Open.
Underachievers South Africa facing immense pressure, admits Tau
Serial Africa Cup of Nations underachievers South Africa are under immense pressure to excel at the 2024 tournament in the Ivory Coast, says star forward Percy Tau.
Djokovic could face Murray in Australian Open third round
Top seed Novak Djokovic was drawn Thursday against a qualifier or lucky loser to begin his bid for an 11th Australian Open crown, and could meet fellow Grand Slam champion Andy Murray in the third round.
World Cup stars Morocco seek end to 48-year African trophy drought
Morocco coach Walid Regragui was just five months and 20 days old when the country won the Africa Cup of Nations for the only time in 1976.
Alaphilippe faces Italian challenge on return to Tour Down Under
Double world champion Julian Alaphilippe will be the headline act when the Tour Down Under launches the men's cycling season next week, while the women's first stage begins in Adelaide on Friday.
Alabama's iconic head coach Saban retires
Nick Saban, the record-breaking coach of Alabama's storied college football team, announced on Wednesday that he is retiring.
Ledecky cruises to 1,500m free win in Knoxville
Katie Ledecky launched the Olympic year with another dominant victory in the women's 1,500m freestyle on Wednesday at the Pro Swim series meeting in Knoxville, Tennessee.
USA striker Vazquez joins Mexico's Monterrey
USA national team striker Brandon Vazquez has joined Mexican club Monterrey from Major League Soccer's FC Cincinnati, the clubs announced on Wednesday.
Atalanta past Milan and into Italian Cup semis, Lazio triumph in derby
Atalanta set up an Italian Cup semi-final with Fiorentina after winning 2-1 at AC Milan on Wednesday, while Lazio won 1-0 in a fiery derby with Roma which finished with three red cards.
Liverpool fight back to take League Cup semi-final lead over Fulham
Liverpool produced another fightback after conceding first to take a 2-1 lead over Fulham into the second leg of their League Cup semi-final.