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Haugan wins men's slalom finale as Kristoffersen gets World Cup globe
Norway had two reasons to celebrate on the slopes Thursday as Timon Haugan won the alpine ski World Cup men's slalom finale and compatriot Henrik Kristoffersen took home the season globe for the event.
NBA says it will explore creating new pro league in Europe
The NBA will explore the creation of a new professional league in Europe in partnership with world governing body FIBA, NBA commissioner Adam Silver announced Thursday.
Barcelona thrash Wolfsburg to reach women's Champions League semis
Women's Champions League holders Barcelona mauled Wolfsburg 6-1 on Thursday to reach the semi-finals 10-2 on aggregate.
Shiffrin takes slalom finale for 101st World Cup win
Mikaela Shiffrin won her 101st career World Cup race on Thursday, taking the women's slalom season finale while Zrinka Ljutic captured the discipline's crystal globe.
Czech teen Mensik into first Masters semi-final in Miami
Czech teenager Jakub Mensik marched into his first Masters semi-final in Miami on Thursday when he defeated France's Arthur Fils 7-6 (7/5), 6-1.
Premier League alters transfer window to accommodate Club World Cup
The Premier League will have two transfer windows this summer to allow Manchester City and Chelsea to register players for the Club World Cup.
English rugby chief Sweeney survives no confidence vote
Bill Sweeney, the chief executive of England's Rugby Football Union, survived a vote of confidence in his leadership at a special general meeting on Thursday where he faced a call for his dismissal by the board.
Explosive Pooran powers Lucknow to IPL win over Hyderabad
Nicholas Pooran slammed 70 off 26 balls as Lucknow Super Giants easily chased down a target of 191 to beat Sunrisers Hyderabad on Thursday for their first win of the new IPL season.
Is that it?: F1's shortest driver stints after Liam Lawson sacking
It won't be much consolation to Liam Lawson, sacked by Red Bull on Thursday, but his two-race tenure is by no means the shortest driver stint in Formula One history.
Brothers in arms as Marc Marquez chases treble in Texas
Marc and Alex Marquez, who have turned the 2025 MotoGP world championship into a family monopoly, aim to extend their domination at the Grand Prix of the Americas in Texas this weekend.
Russian Paralympian stripped of 2014 Sochi medals for doping breach
Russian Paralympian Nikolay Polukhin has been stripped of the medals he won at the 2014 Winter Paralympics in Sochi for violating anti-doping rules, The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) said Thursday.
Norway's Haugan grabs men's slalom lead at World Cup Final
Norway's Timon Haugan took the lead after the opening run of the men's slalom on Thursday's last day of the alpine ski World Cup Final.
Kildunne returns as Women's Six Nations champions England make 13 changes for Wales
Ellie Kildunne will be back in an England side featuring a mammoth 13 changes when they continue their quest for yet more Women's Six Nations glory away to Wales on Saturday.
Leverkusen throw down gauntlet to Bayern in title tussle
With eight games remaining in the Bundesliga season, Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso promised his side would "fight until the end" in their chase of league leaders Bayern Munich.
Roglic claims Tour of Catalonia lead with stage four win
Veteran Slovenian Primoz Roglic fought his way into the lead at the Tour of Catalonia on Thursday as he claimed stage four of the race by beating Juan Ayuso in a sprint finish.
Bairstow still has England ambitions despite Yorkshire captaincy role
Jonny Bairstow is still aiming for an England recall after being appointed as Yorkshire's red-ball cricket captain on Thursday.
Mbappe, Vinicius among Real Madrid stars facing UEFA conduct probe
UEFA opened an investigation into four Real Madrid stars including Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior on Thursday for alleged "indecent conduct" during their Champions League last 16 win over Atletico Madrid.
Ruthless Red Bull dump Lawson for Tsunoda ahead of Japanese Grand Prix
Red Bull said on Thursday that Liam Lawson has been axed and replaced by Yuki Tsunoda, confirming days of speculation and just two race weekends into the F1 season.
Son Heung-min rebuke sparks review of South Korean pitches nationwide
South Korean authorities said Thursday they will inspect elite-level football pitches across the country after national skipper Son Heung-min blamed poor playing surfaces for hurting their World Cup hopes.
African stars Salah and Hakimi eyeing 2026 World Cup
African football icons Mohamed Salah and Achraf Hakimi appear set to feature at the 2026 World Cup as Egypt and Morocco have built commanding leads in their qualifying groups.
Football: African 2026 World Cup qualifying facts and figures
African 2026 World Cup qualifying facts and figures after matchday six:
Ambitious Rosenior has eye on Europe for young Strasbourg side
Former Brighton and Fulham defender Liam Rosenior may only be in the third year of his coaching career, but the Englishman has so far enjoyed a stellar debut season at Ligue 1 club Strasbourg and has his sights set on Europe.
Alexander-Arnold's choice between dream Madrid move or lasting Liverpool legacy
Trent Alexander-Arnold's proposed move from Liverpool to Real Madrid has split opinion on whether a local hero can leave Merseyside without a lasting stain on his legacy.
Party time, flyby as raucous Hong Kong Sevens settles into new home
The famously raucous Hong Kong Sevens take place from Friday in a big test for the shiny new stadium at the heart of a major $3.85 billion sports park in the southern Chinese city.
Figure skating mourns plane crash victims at somber World Championships
Figure skating united on Wednesday as the World Championships in Boston mourned the victims of a January plane crash that claimed the lives of several skaters and coaches.
LeBron buzzer-beater rescues Lakers to halt losing streak
LeBron James tipped in a buzzer-beating rebound with 0.1 seconds remaining as the Los Angeles Lakers halted their three-game losing streak with a pulsating 120-119 road victory over the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday.
Teenage Eala takes care of business with little drama
If tennis's broadcasters were hoping for emotional scenes of tears from teenager Alexandra Eala after she secured one of the biggest upsets of the WTA season they were left disappointed.
Scheffler, McIlroy focus on Houston while preparing for Masters
Top-ranked Scottie Scheffler and world number two Rory McIlroy play their final tuneups for the Masters at this week's PGA Houston Open, seeking a title while preparing for Augusta National.
Arsenal stun Madrid, Lyon thrash Bayern in women's Champions League quarters
Arsenal's women produced a thrilling fightback from a 2-0 first leg defeat to beat Real Madrid 3-0 on Wednesday and set up a Champions League semi-final with eight-time winners Lyon.
Fils upsets Zverev to reach Miami quarters
France's Arthur Fils upset top-seed Alexander Zverev with an oustanding display earning him a 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 win over the German in the fourth round of the Miami Open on Wednesday.
Women's skating favorites falter as Liu leads at worlds
Two-time US champion Alysa Liu was the shock leader after stumbles by a trio of favorites in Wednesday's women's short program at the World Figure Skating Championships.
NFL eyes permanent kickoff change, expanded replay assist
NFL club owners will consider expanding video replay and making last season's kickoff format change permanent at the annual league meeting that starts Sunday in Palm Beach, Florida.