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Star Australian broadcaster charged with sex offences

Famed Australian broadcaster and former Wallabies coach Alan Jones was charged Monday with a string of alleged historical sex crimes, police said, after an investigation into the conservative radio shock jock.

End of an era as Nadal aims for winning Davis Cup farewell

Spanish superstar Rafael Nadal will cap his emotional farewell from tennis at the Davis Cup Finals in Malaga this week even if he admits he may not make it onto the courts.

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PSG utras call for Al-Khelaifi to leave after Champions League exit

Paris Saint-Germain's ultra fans group on Saturday said Qatari club president Nasser Al-Khelaifi should step down after the French giants' Champions League elimination to Real Madrid.

Pochettino finding it 'hard to sleep' since PSG collapse in Madrid

Paris Saint-Germain coach Mauricio Pochettino said on Saturday that he is finding it "hard to sleep at night" after his side's dramatic Champions League capitulation against Real Madrid, but that he wants his team to take out their "rage" on their Ligue 1 opponents.

Roglic dominates on biggest Paris-Nice climb

Primoz Roglic launched the final, decisive attack up the biggest climb on this year's Paris-Nice to win the seventh stage and tighten his grip on the race lead on Saturday.

Liverpool sink Brighton to move within three points of Man City

Liverpool closed the gap on Premier League leaders Manchester City to three points as Luis Diaz and Mohamed Salah sealed a 2-0 win against Brighton on Saturday.

Russian ban leaves Gazprom cyclists in 'total uncertainty'

The ban on Russian cycling has left riders on the Gazprom/RusVelo team in "total uncertainty", Italian rider Marco Canola told AFP on Saturday.

Vlhova misses chance to pressure Shiffrin as Liensberger wins slalom

Petra Vlhova missed a glorious chance to blow her World Cup overall title battle with Mikaela Shiffrin wide open on Saturday, as Austrian Katharina Liensberger won the slalom in Are.

Hamilton says radical Mercedes playing catch-up

Lewis Hamilton says Mercedes "still have a lot of work to do" ahead of the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix on the evidence of testing at the Sakhir circuit this week.

Faf du Plessis replaces Kohli as Bangalore IPL captain

South African Faf du Plessis will succeed Virat Kohli as Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper, the Indian Premier League team announced Saturday as it gears up to chase an elusive maiden tournament title.

Iyer hits 92 for India after Sri Lanka's pink ball spin onslaught

India's Shreyas Iyer clawed back against Sri Lanka's spin onslaught to make 92 with the hosts all out at 252 by dinner in Saturday's pink ball Test.

Centurion Khawaja shines as Australia dominate Pakistan

Opener Usman Khawaja raced to a first Test century in the country of his birth on Saturday as Australia ended the opening day of the second Test against Pakistan on a commanding 251-3 in Karachi.

Swiss Odermatt wins World Cup giant slalom crystal globe

Olympic champion Marco Odermatt won his first World Cup giant slalom crystal globe after finishing second behind Norway's Henrik Kristoffersen in Kranjska Gora on Saturday.

Abramovich disqualified as Chelsea director by Premier League

Roman Abramovich has been disqualified as a Chelsea director by the Premier League board after the British government sanctioned the Russian billionaire.

Sri Lankan spinners rattle India in pink ball Test

India lost four batsmen including skipper Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli as Sri Lankan spinners steamrolled the top order in Saturday's pink ball Test.

Bangladesh's Shakib backflips on South Africa tour

Bangladesh's Shakib Al Hasan will be considered for this month's South Africa series after all, selectors said Saturday, days after the all-rounder claimed he was not in the right headspace for cricket.

Australia's Khawaja scores 100 in birth country Pakistan

Australian opener Usman Khawaja finally reached a hundred in the country of his birth Pakistan on the opening day of the second Test in Karachi on Saturday.

Retiring gymnastics legend Uchimura bows out at exhibition

Japanese gymnastics legend Kohei Uchimura brought the curtain down on his career Saturday at an exhibition event in Tokyo to send one of the sport's all-time greats into retirement.

Vlhova quicker than Shiffrin in Are slalom first leg

Petra Vlhova put the pressure on title rival Mikaela Shiffrin during the World Cup slalom race in Are, with German Lena Duerr leading after the opening run on Saturday.

Paralympians fear for future of winter sports as climate change takes hold

As Winter Paralympians prepare to return home from Beijing, many fear the effects of climate change in their countries and how a lack of snowfall could inhibit training for the Milano-Cortina Games in 2026.

India reignite World Cup bid with win over West Indies

India unleashed a powerhouse batting performance to crush the West Indies by 155 runs in Hamilton on Saturday and revive their Women's Cricket World Cup campaign.

Challenges mount for World Cup 2026 co-hosts Mexico

Fan violence, homophobic chanting and signs of criminal gangs infiltrating the stands -- challenges are stacking up for Mexican football authorities four years before they co-host the World Cup.

LeBron's 50 leads Lakers victory as 'Pop' sets NBA win mark

LeBron James unleashed his second 50-point performance in a week to spark the Los Angeles Lakers over Washington 122-109 on Friday but missed a historic NBA milestone.

Popovich sets NBA coaching regular-season win mark

San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich became the all-time winningest coach in NBA regular-season history on Friday, collecting his 1,336th victory when the Spurs edged Utah 104-102.

Popovich mixes toughness and spirit to make NBA history

Gregg Popovich put small-market San Antonio on the map by coaching the Spurs to five NBA titles with a combination of grit and grumpiness that couldn't overshadow a generosity of spirit.

Murray joins ATP 700 club with Indian Wells win, Raducanu advances

Former world number one Andy Murray notched a milestone win and US Open champion Emma Raducanu made a victorious return from injury in a one-two punch for Britain on Friday at the Indian Wells WTA and ATP Masters hardcourt tennis tournament.

Canadian skier Brian McKeever makes history with 16th Paralympic gold

Canada's Brian McKeever raced into the history books and grabbed his 16th Paralympic gold medal in cross-country skiing at the Beijing Winter Games Saturday.

Canadian skier Brian McKeever aims for 16th Paralympic gold

Canada's Brian McKeever has a chance to race into the history books and grab his 16th Paralympic gold medal in cross-country skiing at the Beijing Winter Games Saturday.

Ace pitcher Kershaw staying with Dodgers: report

Clayton Kershaw, the three-time Cy Young Award-winner who helped the Los Angeles Dodgers win the 2020 World Series, will be with the club at least one more year, the Los Angeles Times reported Friday.

Dodgers pitcher Bauer placed on leave over assault allegations

Major League Baseball extended Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer's administrative leave by one week on Friday over assault allegations, one month after prosecutors said he will not be charged over the claims.

Best of British: Murray, Raducanu advance at Indian Wells

Former world number one Andy Murray and US Open champion Emma Raducanu got the ball rolling for Britain at Indian Wells on Friday with straight-sets Stadium Court victories.

Texans' Watson won't face criminal case: prosecutors

Houston Texans quarterback DeShaun Watson will not face criminal prosecution over allegations of sexual misconduct made by multiple massage therapists, prosecutors said Friday.

France now focusing on Grand Slam after gutsy Wales win - Galthie

France coach Fabien Galthie hailed his side's heroic defensive effort after a gutsy 13-9 victory over Wales that kept alive dreams of a first Six Nations Grand Slam in 12 years.

Atletico warm up for Man Utd Champions League date with victory

Atletico Madrid edged out Cadiz 2-1 on Friday to move into third place in La Liga and earn a timely morale-boost ahead of their Champions League trip to Manchester United next week.

Ton-up Crawley, Root put in England in charge of first Test

Zak Crawley's undefeated second Test century and a composed, unbeaten 84 by skipper Joe Root pushed England towards safety at 217 for one in their second innings on a rain-shortened fourth day of the first Test at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua on Friday.

France beat Wales 13-9 to stay on course for Six Nations Grand Slam

France kept their bid for a first Six Nations Grand Slam since 2010 on track after edging Wales 13-9 in a thoroughly absorbing Test in Cardiff on Friday.

Murray rallies to beat Daniel at Indian Wells for milestone 700th win

Former world number one Andy Murray rallied after a dismal first set to beat Japanese qualifier Taro Daniel in the first round at Indian Wells on Friday and claim a 700th ATP Tour match victory.

Cheika named as new Argentina coach ahead of World Cup

Australian globe-trotter Michael Cheika was Friday named as the new coach of Argentina on a contract which will take him through to the 2023 World Cup.

Neymar returns for Brazil World Cup qualifiers

Neymar will rejoin Brazil for its final two World Cup qualifiers, after missing the national team's first two matches of the year due to injury, coach Tite said Friday, announcing his squad.

Crawley, Root hit half-centuries as England edge ahead in first Test

Zak Crawley and Joe Root made the most of a benign pitch and uninspired West Indies bowling to compile unbeaten half-centuries, taking England through a rain-shortened afternoon session to be 146 for one at tea, ahead by 82 runs, on the fourth day of the first Test on Friday.

Weather woe hits Players, delayed finish on cards

PGA Tour chiefs on Friday acknowledged the possibility that The Players Championship might not be finished until next week as poor weather once again forced play to be suspended.

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