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Playmaker O'Connor to put sentiment aside when Crusaders meet Reds
Former Wallabies playmaker James O'Connor will put sentiment aside and do everything he can to "pull apart" his old club Queensland Reds when they meet the Canterbury Crusaders on Sunday.
Djokovic seeks Indian Wells resurgence with help from Murray
Novak Djokovic, with old rival Andy Murray in his coaching corner, is optimistic he can put together a deep run at the Indian Wells ATP Masters to kick start a so-far disappointing 2025 campaign.
Clark edges two clear at Arnold Palmer Invitational
Wyndham Clark conjured two birdies in his final three holes to open up a two-shot lead after the opening round of the PGA Tour's Arnold Palmer Invitational in Florida on Thursday.
Super cool: ATP sensation Fonseca learning to deal with demands of fame
Casual conversations with superstars and autograph-hungry fans are 18-year-old Brazilian Joao Fonseca's new normal, but he's determined to stay grounded as he strives for tennis greatness.
Brazilian teen Fonseca into Indian Wells second round
Brazilian teen sensation Joao Fonseca rallied from a break down in the third set to beat Britain's Jacob Fearnley 6-2, 1-6, 6-3 on Thursday and reach the second round at Indian Wells.
Man Utd draw in Spain in Europa League last 16 as Spurs beaten
Manchester United drew 1-1 away to Real Sociedad in the first leg of their Europa League last-16 tie on Thursday, while Tottenham suffered a 1-0 loss away to Dutch side AZ Alkmaar.
Dingwall glad to be 'the glue' of England's back-line against Italy
Fraser Dingwall wants to be "the glue" of England's back division as they look to beat Italy in the Six Nations at Twickenham on Sunday after being recalled to Test duty for the first time in a year.
Chelsea edge Copenhagen in Conference League last 16 first leg
Chelsea took one step into the quarter-finals of the UEFA Conference League with a 2-1 win at Copenhagen on Thursday in their last 16 first leg tie, while Panathinaikos and Fiorentina played out a five-goal thriller.
Real Sociedad fight back to earn Man United draw in Europa League
Real Sociedad's Mikel Oyarzabal coolly netted a penalty to hold Manchester United to a 1-1 draw in a Europa League last 16 first leg clash on Thursday.
Saudi PIF to pay 'up to 12 months maternity leave' for tennis players
Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) is to finance a joint initiative with the WTA for paid maternity leave of "up to 12 months" for players on the women's tennis circuit, it was announced on Thursday.
New Zealand set for 'scrap' with India on slower pitch: Santner
New Zealand skipper Mitchell Santner on Thursday said a slower pitch in familiar territory for India in Dubai will make for a tight contest in the Champions Trophy final.
Graham returns for Scotland's Six Nations match against Wales
Scotland have recalled Darcy Graham in the only change to their starting side for Saturday's Six Nations clash at home to Wales.
England considering Test skipper Stokes for white-ball captaincy
England cricket supremo Rob Key said on Thursday "it would be stupid" to rule Test captain Ben Stokes out of consideration for the role of skipper of the struggling white-ball team.
Neymar back for Brazil after 16-month absence for World Cup qualifiers
Neymar was on Thursday recalled by coach Dorival Junior to the Brazil team after almost a year and a half out injured for upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Colombia and Argentina.
Wales unchanged for Scotland Six Nations clash
Wales' interim head coach Matt Sherratt has named an unchanged team for his side's Six Nations clash against Scotland at Murrayfield on Saturday.
Liverpool must be ready to 'suffer' in PSG return leg, says Van Dijk
Virgil van Dijk believes Liverpool's Champions League suffering at the hands of Paris Saint-Germain is not yet over despite surviving an onslaught to win the first leg of their last 16 tie 1-0 in the French capital.
Doris delivers huge boost to Ireland for key France match
Irish captain Caelan Doris is fit and will face France handing a massive boost to Ireland ahead of their potential Six Nations title decider in Dublin on Saturday.
Ntamack, Alldritt start for France in Six Nations showdown against Ireland
France head coach Fabien Galthie said on Thursday Romain Ntamack and Gregory Alldritt will start in this weekend's potential Six Nations title decider against Ireland, which he called an "immense challenge" for his team.
Lyon owner backs Fonseca as coach despite nine-month ban
Lyon's American owner John Textor has given his full support to Paulo Fonseca despite the manager's nine-month ban for confronting a referee, assuring the Portuguese "you are the right man for Lyon".
Ntamack, Alldritt start for France in Ireland Six Nations showdown
Romain Ntamack and Gregory Alldritt will start for France in this weekend's potential Six Nations title decider at Ireland, head coach Fabien Galthie announced on Thursday.
Bayern's Neuer sidelined after costly celebration
Bayern Munich captain Manuel Neuer is set for a stint on the sidelines after tearing his calf muscle during a celebration in Wednesday's 3-0 Champions League win over Bayer Leverkusen.
New Zealand vow to 'find little ways' to beat India in final
New Zealand have vowed to "find little ways to win moments" against India after making Champions Trophy history to power into Sunday's final.
Osaka says Indian Wells loss 'worst match in my life'
Naomi Osaka's roller-coaster season continued with a first-round loss at Indian Wells on Wednesday that left the four-time Grand Slam winner apologizing on social media.
Australian tennis great Fred Stolle dies aged 86
Australian 19-time Grand Slam winner and legendary tennis commentator Fred Stolle has died aged 86, officials said Thursday, hailing his "excellence, dedication and a profound love for tennis".
Osorio topples Osaka, Kvitova ousted at Indian Wells
Naomi Osaka was bundled out of the first round at Indian Wells on Wednesday, falling 6-4, 6-4 to Camila Osorio in the Japanese star's first tournament since injury forced her out of the Australian Open.
Cavs hold off Heat to book NBA playoff berth
Donovan Mitchell scored 26 points as the Cleveland Cavaliers punched their ticket to the NBA playoffs on Wednesday with a hard-fought 112-107 victory over the Miami Heat.
Slipper milestone as Brumbies ready for 'big one' against Blues
James Slipper will become the second most-capped Super Rugby player of all time on Friday but the former Wallabies captain insists individual accolades are not on his mind.
Hop to Dubai and back 'not ideal' says Miller after South Africa exit
South Africa batsman David Miller said his team's hop to Dubai and back ahead of their Champions Trophy semi-final defeat to New Zealand in Lahore was "not ideal".
France focus on Galthie's midfield ahead of Ireland Six Nations showdown
France head to Ireland on Saturday in a probable Six Nations title decider with a lot of focus on Fabien Galthie's choice in midfield.
Gibson-Park the man who makes Six Nations title-chasers Ireland tick
Ireland's titanic Six Nations match on Saturday with France in Dublin has many engrossing duels but perhaps the most eye-catching will be between scrum-halves Jamison Gibson-Park and Antoine Dupont.
Juventus lurch between crisis club and Serie A challengers ahead of Atalanta visit
Juventus have spent much of this season in crisis but the apparently ailing "Old Lady" of Italian football has a great chance of entering the Serie A title race against Atalanta on Sunday night.
Top seed Zverev ready to win again in Indian Wells
World number two Alexander Zverev, riding high after a runner-up finish to Jannik Sinner at the Australian Open, aims to turn things around at Indian Wells after three tough tournaments in February.