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Verstappen 'surprised' by third in Australian qualifying

World champion Max Verstappen admitted he was "surprised" after qualifying third fastest for the season-opening Australian Grand Prix Saturday, but said he was feeling increasingly confident.

Norris hails 'perfect way' to start year after Melbourne pole

Lando Norris hailed the "perfect way" to start the year Saturday after securing pole at the season-opening Australian Grand Prix, but said he was cautious about forecast wet weather for the race.

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Norris edges Piastri for pole as McLaren lock out Melbourne front row

Lando Norris clinched pole position on Saturday for the season-opening Australian Grand Prix ahead of teammate Oscar Piastri as McLaren fired a warning shot to their rivals.

Cleveland cruise to record 16th straight win, Boston clinch

The Cleveland Cavaliers romped to a franchise record 16th straight victory on Friday, beating the Memphis Grizzlies 133-124 to extend their lead at the top of the Eastern Conference.

Sabalenka routs Keys, books Indian Wells title clash with teen Andreeva

Aryna Sabalenka avenged her Australian Open loss to Madison Keys on Friday, thrashing the American 6-0, 6-1 to book an Indian Wells title showdown with teen sensation Mirra Andreeva.

Piastri tops final Melbourne practice ahead of Russell

McLaren's Oscar Piastri edged Mercedes' George Russell in an ultra-competitive third and final practice for the season-opening Australian Grand Prix on Saturday, with Lewis Hamilton eighth in his Ferrari.

Sabalenka crushes Keys to reach Indian Wells final

World number one Aryna Sabalenka overwhelmed Madison Keys 6-0, 6-1 to reach the Indian Wells WTA 1000 final on Friday, avenging her loss to the fifth-ranked American in the Australian Open final.

Advantage France in three-way fight for Six Nations crown

France head into Saturday's final round of the Six Nations knowing the title is theirs to lose.

Teen Andreeva topples defending champ Swiatek to reach Indian Wells final

Russian teen Mirra Andreeva ended defending champion Iga Swiatek's bid for an unprecedented third Indian Wells women's title, toppling the world number two 7-6 (7/1), 1-6, 6-3 on Friday to reach the final.

Slot eyes first Liverpool trophy against Newcastle in League Cup final

Liverpool can win the first trophy of the Arne Slot era in Sunday's League Cup final against a Newcastle side desperate to end the club's 56-year wait for major silverware.

Formula One boss to visit Thailand for talks on Bangkok race

Formula One boss Stefano Domenicali will travel to Bangkok next week following the Australian Grand Prix for talks over a potential race in the Thai capital, he told Sky Sports.

Thomas ties course record with 62 as Lee, Bhatia lead Players

Justin Thomas matched the TPC Sawgrass course record with a 10-under-par 62 on Friday while Min Woo Lee and Akshay Bhatia each fired 66s to share the second-round lead at The Players Championship.

England boss Tuchel wants to 'earn right' to sing national anthem

England manager Thomas Tuchel said he must "earn" the right to sing the national anthem after the German revealed he will not join in during his opening matches in charge.

Guardiola hits back at Capello over 'arrogant' jibe

Pep Guardiola has slammed Fabio Capello's claim that he is "arrogant" by insisting Manchester City's success in his reign has raised standards in the Premier League.

Van Dijk won't 'panic' over Liverpool future

Virgil van Dijk won't "panic" about his Liverpool future as the Reds captain admits he is willing to let his contract run down until the end of the season.

Record-breaking Marc Marquez on top in Argentina MotoGP practice

Six-time world champion Marc Marquez was fastest in practice for the Argentina MotoGP on Friday, continuing the blistering form which saw him storm to victory in the season-opener in Thailand.

Alcaraz expects tough test from Draper in Indian Wells semi-finals

Two-time defending champion Carlos Alcaraz is bracing for a tough semi-final test from "ambitious" British lefty Jack Draper on Saturday as he aims to take the next step toward a rare Indian Wells ATP Masters three-peat.

Injured Neymar out of Brazil World Cup qualifiers

Brazil star Neymar was on Friday ruled out of upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Colombia and Argentina after a thigh injury scuppered his recall to the national team.

Marc Marquez on top in Argentina MotoGP practice

Six-time world champion Marc Marquez was fastest in first practice for the Argentina MotoGP on Friday, continuing the blistering form which saw him storm to victory in the season-opener in Thailand.

Sherratt says Wales need 'fresh' coach as Six Nations stint ends against England

Matt Sherratt believes Wales will benefit from having "someone fresh to come in" as head coach after his three-game stint at the helm ends following Saturday's Six Nations finale with England.

Itoje urges England to 'take game to Wales' in Six Nations finale

England captain Maro Itoje believes his Six Nations title-contenders must be aggressive from the start in their championship finale against Wales in Cardiff on Saturday.

Triumphant Pedersen finds cold comfort on shivering 'Race to the Sun'

Mads Pedersen triumphed as a deluge of freezing rain drenched the sixth stage of the Paris-Nice on Friday while defending champion Matteo Jorgenson retained the yellow jersey.

Inothewayurthinkin denies Mullins, Galopin Des Champs Gold Cup hat-trick

Inothewayurthinkin denied Galopin Des Champs a third successive Cheltenham Gold Cup with a dramatic victory under jockey Mark Walsh, after four wins earlier in the day for trainer Willie Mullins.

Inothewayurthinkin beats Galopin Des Champs to win Cheltenham Gold Cup

Inothewayurthinkin denied Galopin Des Champs a third successive Cheltenham Gold Cup with a dramatic victory on Friday under jockey Mark Walsh.

Sebastian Coe criticises IOC election process

Sebastian Coe on Friday criticised the election process for the presidency of the International Olympic Committee, just days away from a vote to decide if he becomes the most powerful figure in sport.

Courtois returns from Belgium exile for Nations League duty

Rudi Garcia announced Friday his 26-man squad for Belgium's Nations League play-off tie against Ukraine, which included Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois for the first time since June 2023.

Dupont absence 'changes nothing' for Alldritt before France's Six Nations decider

France No 8 Gregory Alldritt said on Friday replacing the injured Antoine Dupont as captain has "changed nothing" in the build-up to this weekend's Six Nations title decider with Scotland.

Hundreds of Olympians call on IOC candidates to make climate top priority

Just days before the International Olympic Committee (IOC) elects a new president in Greece more than 400 athletes on Friday called on the future leader of the body to strengthen its action for the environment.

Arteta 'proud' of Lewis-Skelly's England call-up

Mikel Arteta said he was "proud" of Arsenal defender Myles Lewis-Skelly after the teenager was named in Thomas Tuchel's first England squad on Friday.

Wainwright says Wales want to send Sherratt out on Six Nations high

Aaron Wainwright says Wales are determined to end Matt Sherratt's brief spell as interim coach "on a high" against Six Nations title-contenders England in Cardiff on Saturday.

Guardiola relishing 'big fight' for Champions League qualification

Pep Guardiola said he is not deflated at having to battle for a place in next season's Champions League and believes doing so would be a "huge success" in a difficult season for Manchester City.

Chelsea can be flexible, says Maresca

Enzo Maresca insists Chelsea will be allowed to break from his rigid tactics if they need to win Sunday's vital London derby against Arsenal.

Pique denies Rubiales kickbacks in Spanish Super Cup move to Saudi

Gerard Pique on Friday denied paying kickbacks to Spain's disgraced former football federation chief Luis Rubiales in the Spanish Super Cup's transfer to Saudi Arabia, legal sources said.

Tuchel hopes to bring Premier League power to England reign

Thomas Tuchel said his England team must reflect the physicality of the Premier League as he hopes to inject more "intensity" into the Three Lions.

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