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Iyer blitz powers Kolkata to big IPL win over Hyderabad

India batter Venkatesh Iyer smashed 60 off 29 balls to fire holders Kolkata Knight Riders to a 80-run hammering of Sunrisers Hyderabad in a comeback IPL win on Thursday.

Ruud wants 'fair share' of Grand Slam revenue for players

Former world number two Casper Ruud said on Thursday tennis players were not receiving a fair share of the millions generated by the Grand Slams.

Pogacar gunning for blood and thunder in Tour of Flanders

Tadej Pogacar said on Thursday he cannot wait for this weekend's one-day Tour of Flanders race and is targeting a repeat of his 2023 win while hoping to avoid a sprint finish against champion Mathieu van der Poel.

Mullins gets perfect National boost with remarkable four-timer

Lossiemouth won the feature race of the first day of the Grand National festival on Thursday, the fourth of a remarkable four Grade One victories for legendary Irish trainer WIllie Mullins.

Tonali eager to lead Newcastle back into Champions League

Sandro Tonali is aiming to get back into the Champions League after reviving Newcastle's bid for a place among European club football's elite.

Italy reels from Brignone broken leg with Winter Olympics looming

A week after taking the alpine skiing crystal globe Italian Federica Brignone suffered a broken leg on Thursday hampering her preparations for her home Winter Olympics next year.

Arsenal defender Gabriel out for rest of the season

Arsenal have suffered a major setback ahead of their Champions League clash against Real Madrid after Gabriel was ruled out for the remainder of the season.

Wiegman says Belgium games can aid England's women's Euros title defence

England manager Sarina Wiegman will have one eye on her side's European Women's Championship title defence when they face Belgium in a Nations League double-header.

Skiing World Cup champion Brignone suffers broken leg

Alpine skiing World Cup champion Federica Brignone suffered a broken leg at the Italian championships on Thursday when falling during the giant slalom.

Liverpool's Slot happy to let Premier League title bid take its course

Arne Slot says Liverpool are unconcerned by how soon they can win the Premier League title after going 12 points clear again with victory in Wednesday's Merseyside derby.

USA sole bidder for 2031 Women's World Cup, UK set to host in 2035

The United States is the sole bidder for the 2031 Women's World Cup, and the United Kingdom is set to host the 2035 tournament, FIFA president Gianni Infantino announced on Thursday.

Italy's skiing champion Brignone air-lifted to hospital after crash

Italy's Federica Brignone, winner of the alpine skiing World Cup, was air-lifted to hospital Thursday after falling during the giant slalom of the Italian Championships in Val di Fassa.

Evenepoel adds Tour de Romandie to comeback programme

Belgian cycling star Remco Evenepoel has added the Tour de Romandie to his racing calendar, the race organisers announced Thursday.

Defending champion I Am Maximus heads final field for Grand National

I Am Maximus, bidding for a second successive victory in the world's greatest steeplechase, tops the field of 34 runners for Saturday's Grand National at Aintree.

Sinner's former physio to blame for failed dope tests, says ex-physical trainer

Tennis world number one Jannik Sinner's former physical trainer Umberto Ferrara said on Thursday he was blameless in the case of the three-time Grand Slam champion testing positive twice for a banned substance.

Evenepoel set to make injury return at Tour de Romandie

Belgian star Remco Evenepoel is set to make his return following a horrific training accident in December at the Tour de Romandie later this month, organisers announced on Thursday.

USA sole bidder for 2031 Women's World Cup, UK set to host in 2035 - Infantino

The United States is the sole bidder for the 2031 Women's World Cup, and the United Kingdom is set to host the 2035 tournament, FIFA president Gianni Infantino announced on Thursday.

McLaren's Norris says it's 'our turn' for success

McLaren's championship leader Lando Norris said Thursday ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix that it was "our turn" to have Formula One's best car.

Runners fly to North Korea for first post-Covid Pyongyang Marathon

Foreign amateur runners on Thursday flew out of Beijing for North Korea to race in the first Pyongyang Marathon in six years, an official travel agent said.

Hamilton rubbishes claims he's lost faith in Ferrari

Lewis Hamilton said Thursday that suggestions that he had lost faith in Ferrari were "complete rubbish" as he looks to rebound from his Chinese Grand Prix disqualification this week in Japan.

Tsunoda vows to bring 'something different' after Red Bull promotion

Yuki Tsunoda vowed on Thursday to bring "something different" to Red Bull after his sudden promotion ahead of his home Japanese Grand Prix this weekend.

Verstappen not happy with Tsunoda-Lawson Red Bull swap

Max Verstappen confirmed Thursday he was unhappy with Red Bull's ruthless driver swap for the Japanese Grand Prix, saying his endorsement of a social media post criticising the move "speaks for itself".

Lawson vows to prove he belongs in F1 after shock of Red Bull axing

Liam Lawson said Thursday he was determined to prove he belongs in Formula One following what he called the "tough" surprise of being axed by Red Bull after just two races.

Lawson says ruthless Red Bull axing was 'tough to hear'

Liam Lawson said Thursday his confidence was intact but admitted it was "tough" to be told by Red Bull that they were axing him after just two races of the season.

Heat humble Celtics for sixth straight win, Thunder roll on

The Miami Heat ended Boston's nine-game NBA winning streak with a 124-103 victory that pushed the reigning champion Celtics further behind Eastern Conference leaders Cleveland -- who rallied to beat New York on Wednesday.

Juve at in-form Roma with Champions League in the balance

Juventus' bid to salvage Champions League football from their deeply disappointing Serie A campaign will be seriously tested on Sunday night at red-hot Roma as the battle for a top-four spot hots up.

Injuries put undermanned Bayern's title bid to the test

Away at in-form Augsburg on Friday, Bayern Munich's hopes of winning the Bundesliga title will depend on how they manage an injury crisis ripping through the club.

Ovechkin scores 892nd goal -- three away from Gretzky's NHL record

Washington star Alex Ovechkin scored his 892nd career goal on Wednesday to move three away from breaking Wayne Gretzky's NHL record of 894 as his Capitals fell 5-1 to the Carolina Hurricanes.

Australian former rugby star Petaia signs for NFL's Chargers

Former Australia rugby union back Jordan Petaia was on Wednesday signed by the NFL's Los Angeles Chargers after impressing during trials.

Athletics world watching as 'Grand Slam Track' prepares for launch

What is being billed as a "revolution" for the sport of athletics gets under way in Kingston on Friday with the opening meeting of US sprinting legend Michael Johnson's ambitious Grand Slam Track series.

Heat humble Celtics for sixth straight win, Cavs top Knicks