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Bayern blast into Champions League quarters as Lewandowski hat-trick sinks Salzburg

Robert Lewandowski scored a record-breaking 11-minute hat-trick to send Bayern Munich sailing into the Champions League quarter-finals with a 7-1 win at home to Red Bull Salzburg on Tuesday.

Liverpool edge into Champions League quarters despite defeat to Inter

Liverpool crept into a fourth Champions League quarter-final in five years despite a rare 1-0 defeat at Anfield to Inter Milan as the English giants progressed 2-1 on aggregate.

Bayern reach last eight as Lewandowski hat-trick sinks Salzburg

Robert Lewandowski scored a record-breaking 11-minute hat-trick to send Bayern Munich sailing into the Champions League quarter-finals with a 7-1 win at home to Red Bull Salzburg on Tuesday.

Swiss prosecutor seeks prison for Al-Khelaifi, Valcke

The Swiss public prosecutor on Tuesday called for Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi and FIFA's former number two Jerome Valcke to be sent to prison for corruption over a World Cup TV rights deal.

Banned Van der Merwe to miss Scotland's Six Nations finish

Duhan van der Merwe has been banned from Scotland's final two games of this season's Six Nations Championship after the wing was sent off in an English Premiership match.

Rodgers staying with Packers, denies record deal reports

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers said Tuesday he will return to play for the club next season but denied reports of signing a record-breaking contract extension.

Governments urge fresh sports sanctions against Russia over Ukraine invasion

Ministers from 37 nations signed a joint statement on Tuesday calling for additional sporting sanctions to be imposed on Russia and Belarus following the invasion of Ukraine.

Barcelona and sharp-again Aubameyang in Europa League trophy hunt

Barcelona and a rejuvenated Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Europa League specialists Sevilla will spearhead Spain's challenge in the last 16 of the competition on Thursday.

Neuer returns to rally Bayern defence in Salzburg clash

Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer returned to action for the first time in a month in his side's crunch Champions League last-16 second leg clash at home to Red Bull Salzburg on Tuesday.

West Indies spoil England's mini revival in 1st Test

West Indies fast bowler Jayden Seales broke a promising fifth-wicket partnership between Ben Stokes and Jonny Bairstow to leave England still uncomfortably placed at 145 for five at tea on the opening day of the first Test in Antigua on Tuesday.

Rafiq fears he's 'unemployable' after speaking out against racism

Azeem Rafiq fears he may have become "unemployable" within cricket after speaking out about the racism he suffered during his two spells at Yorkshire.

England's Marler ready for 'clean bar brawl' against Ireland in Six Nations

England prop Joe Marler is bracing himself for a "clean bar brawl" against Ireland at Twickenham when both teams put their Six Nations title hopes on the line this weekend.

Merlier sprints to victory in Tirreno-Adriatico second stage

Tim Merlier won the second stage of the Tirreno-Adriatico on Tuesday after coming out on top of a rapid bunch sprint in the Tuscan countryside to claim his first victory of the season.

Tennis star Murray pledges prize money to Ukraine war victims

Former world number one Andy Murray said Tuesday he would donate his prize money from tennis tournaments for the rest of the year to UNICEF's Ukraine appeal.

Jumbo in Paris-Nice stranglehold, Pedersen resists for stage win

Danish rider Mads Pedersen, the 2019 world champion, won a sprint finish to take the third stage of the Paris-Nice on Tuesday and consolidate fourth place overall in the highly competitive eight day race.

Root goes as England collapse to 57-4 at lunch

England’s fragile top-order batting was again exposed as the West Indies pacers reduced the visitors to 57 for four at lunch on the opening day of the first Test of the three-match series in Antigua on Tuesday.

West Indies contain England to 57-4 at lunch

England’s fragile top-order batting was again exposed as the West Indies pacers reduced the visitors to 57 for four at lunch on the opening day of the first Test of the three-match series at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua on Tuesday.

Premier League suspends deal with Russia over Ukraine invasion

The Premier League announced Tuesday it was suspending its deal with its Russian broadcast partner following the invasion of Ukraine.

Aussie skipper Cummins declines to criticise Pakistan pitch after tame draw

Australian skipper Pat Cummins said he would leave it to fans and commentators to pass judgement on a dead wicket that saw his team's first Test in Pakistan in nearly a quarter of a century end in a tame draw in Rawalpindi on Tuesday.

Sexton hopes to go out on a high at 2023 World Cup

Ireland captain Johnny Sexton said he hopes to go out on "a high, not a whimper" after he signed a contract extension through to the 2023 Rugby World Cup on Tuesday.

Man City face defensive crisis ahead of Sporting clash, says Guardiola

Pep Guardiola says Manchester City face a defensive crisis ahead of the second leg of their Champions League tie against Sporting Lisbon on Wednesday as his men prepare to defend a 5-0 lead.

Modric: Every player would like to play with Mbappe

Luka Modric has admitted he would love to play with Kylian Mbappe at Real Madrid ahead of Wednesday's crunch Champions League game against Paris Saint-Germain.

Sexton commits to Ireland till 2023 World Cup: IRFU

Ireland captain Johnny Sexton has ended any debate about his future by signing a contract extension through to the 2023 Rugby World Cup, the Irish Rugby Football Union announced on Tuesday.

Haq, Shafique hit hundreds as Australia-Pakistan Test drawn

Imam-ul-Haq cracked a century in each innings and his opening partner Abdullah Shafique hit a maiden hundred as Pakistan's first home Test against Australia in 24 years ended in a tame draw in Rawalpindi on Tuesday.

Kane targets Champions League place after Spurs humble Everton

Harry Kane has outlined his desperation to return to the Champions League as Tottenham launch a late bid to finish in the top four of the Premier League following a frustrating season.

Mbappe named in PSG squad for Real clash despite sore foot

Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappe has been named in the squad for the Champions League last 16 second leg clash with Real Madrid on Wednesday despite nursing a sore left foot.

Pakistan openers solid as first Australia Test heads for draw

Openers Imam-ul-Haq and Abdullah Shafique amassed another century stand in batting-practise conditions as Pakistan's first home Test against Australia in 24 years headed toward a tame draw in Rawalpindi on Tuesday.

Ukraine team defy heartbreak to win bittersweet Paralympic golds

It was a bittersweet day for Ukraine at the Winter Paralympics with nine medals and a clean sweep of two biathlon events Tuesday -- just as one athlete learned her father had been taken prisoner by Russian troops.

Siblings on skis: Bond is golden for Paralympic brothers

When nearly blind teenager Neil Simpson hurtles 100 kilometres (60 miles) an hour down the ski slopes at the Winter Paralympics he knows he is in safe hands -- his older brother Andrew is navigating.

Favourites Australia beat Pakistan in Cricket World Cup

Australia underlined their status as Women's Cricket World Cup favourites Tuesday with a convincing seven-wicket win over Pakistan in Mount Maunganui.

Pakistan 76-0 at lunch as Australia Test heads for draw

Pakistan's first home Test against Australia in nearly a quarter of a century headed for a tame draw with the hosts 76 without loss at lunch on the fifth and final day Tuesday.

Future on hold as Real Madrid await PSG Champions League blockbuster

Carlo Ancelotti has been around long enough to know these are the games that really matter at Real Madrid.

Zverev gets probation over Mexico meltdown

Alexander Zverev was handed a suspended sentence on Monday following his violent outburst and disqualification in Acapulco last month, the ATP Tour said.

Embiid gem as Sixers bounce back with Bulls win

Joel Embiid enhanced his MVP credentials with a 43-point masterclass as the Philadelphia 76ers got back to winning ways with victory over the Chicago Bulls on Monday.

Mira Rai: child soldier, ultra-runner, mentor

For years Nepali child soldier turned ultra-runner Mira Rai trained alone every morning, but now she leads other young women up and down the hills, hoping the sport can help them break cycles of poverty and discrimination.

Kurdish sisters help boost Iraq to weightlifting victory

In Iraq's autonomous Kurdistan region, sisters Ines, Israa and Oshin Muhsin have inherited a hefty mantle from their late father, using it to take their country to weightlifting glory.

Duplantis pushed to heights by sibling rivalry and family coaching

Armand Duplantis, already sure of his place in pole vault history, flew even higher on Monday when he broke his own world record with a leap of 6.19m in Belgrade.

West Indies and England licking wounds ahead of Test series

West Indies and England initiate the rebuilding process from the rubble of disastrous campaigns when their three-match Test series begins on Tuesday at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua.

Imola confirmed as Grand Prix hosts until 2025

Italy's Imola circuit will remain on the Formula One calendar until 2025 after their success staging two Grand Prix during the coronavirus pandemic, racing chief Stefano Domenicali confirmed on Monday.

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