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Magnussen fastest in F1 testing, 48 hours after Haas call-up

Kevin Magnussen made an eye-catching return to Formula One on Friday when he topped the times in pre-season testing in Bahrain, just 48 hours after replacing Nikita Mazepin at Haas.

Russian oligarch Oyf selling majority share in Vitesse Arnhem

Russian oligarch Valeriy Oyf is selling his majority share in Dutch football club Vitesse Arnhem amid the war in Ukraine, the first division outfit announced on Friday.

Barguil claims Tirreno-Adriatico stage, Pogacar keeps lead despite wrong turn

Warren Barguil won Friday's fifth stage of the Tirreno-Adriatico after a late burst into the final kilometres of a climb-packed day, as Tadej Pogacar held onto the overall lead despite taking a wrong turn just as he mounted an attack of his own.

Burgaudeau takes stage win, Roglic and Yates eye Paris-Nice decider in snow

Primoz Roglic and Simon Yates remain on course for a Paris-Nice showdown on Saturday's climb stage after outsider Mathieu Burgaudeau of TotalEnergies won the hilly stage six on Friday with the main contenders finishing together.

France's Barguil claims Tirreno-Adriatico fifth stage, Pogacar holds lead

Warren Barguil won Friday's fifth stage of the Tirreno-Adriatico after a late burst into the final, gruelling kilometres of a climb-packed day as Tadej Pogacar held onto the overall lead.

Roach strikes but England erase deficit against West Indies

Kemar Roach struck an early blow for the West Indies but England succeeded in erasing a first innings deficit of 64 runs, reaching 72 for one at lunch on the fourth day of the first Test at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua on Friday.

England wait on Itoje as Sinckler gets all-clear for Ireland game

England's preparations for their crunch Six Nations clash against Ireland suffered a setback when Maro Itoje missed training on the eve of Saturday's match through illness.

Lampard plays down crisis talk at struggling Everton

Everton manager Frank Lampard has played down "crisis" talk at the club even though they could be in the Premier League relegation zone by the time they kick off against Wolves on Sunday.

Outsider nicks stage win as Roglic and Yates eye Paris-Nice decider

Primoz Roglic and Simon Yates remain on course for a Paris-Nice showdown on Saturday's climb stage after outsider Mathieu Burgaudeau of TotalEnergies won the hilly stage six on Friday with the main contenders finishing together.

Ukraine Paralympic athletes to help war-torn homeland

There will be no welcome parade when Ukraine's most successful Winter Paralympics team returns to its war-torn homeland from Beijing -- some members may not even be able to reach their bombed cities.

Haaland poised to return from injury for Dortmund

Dortmund head coach Marco Rose says in-demand forward Erling Haaland could make his long-awaited return from injury in the Bundesliga this Sunday.

Newcastle boss Howe says Chelsea will cope on the pitch despite sanctions

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe believes Chelsea will remain a formidable force on the pitch this season despite the sanctions imposed by the British government on Blues owner Roman Abramovich.

Nagelsmann puts Bayern on red alert for his return to Hoffenheim

Julian Nagelsmann has put his Bayern Munich side on red alert for Saturday's away trip to his former club Hoffenheim who have a knack of upset home wins over the Bundesliga leaders.

Ukraine team equals best ever Winter Paralympic performance

Days after learning her Kharkiv home was bombed, Ukrainian athlete Liudmyla Liashenko steeled herself on Friday for a gold medal performance on day seven of Beijing's Winter Paralympics.

India look for 'mental adjustments' in pink ball Test: Bumrah

Vice-captain Jasprit Bumrah on Friday said India are still getting used to Test cricket under lights as they take on Sri Lanka in their third pink-ball match at home.

Loss leaves Pakistan on brink at World Cup

Pakistan slumped to their third straight defeat at the Women's Cricket World Cup against South Africa on Friday, leaving their hopes of making the playoffs under a cloud.

Visually impaired rugby offers 'new beginning' in Ireland

When Sean McDowell lost his sight two years ago, his self-confidence plummeted -- until his life was transformed by rugby.

Ukraine's Kostyuk slams tennis response to Russian invasion

Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk lashed out Thursday at the tennis world's response to the Russian invasion of her homeland, saying anti-war platitudes weren't enough for a country plunged into turmoil and fear.

'Pumped' Swepson to make Australia debut in Pakistan Test

Leg-spinner Mitchell Swepson will make his long-awaited Test debut for Australia as the tourists opted for two spinners for the second Test against Pakistan starting on Saturday.

Nets rout Sixers after huge NBA trade as Harden humbled

Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving led the Brooklyn Nets to a blowout 129-100 victory over ex-teammate James Harden and the Philadelphia 76ers in an NBA grudge match on Thursday.

Osaka survives Stephens to launch Indian Wells return

Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka wouldn't be blown off course in her return to Indian Wells, outlasting Sloane Stephens 3-6-, 6-1, 6-2 in a blockbuster first-round clash.

Osaka holds off Stephens in Indian Wells first round

Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka outlasted Sloane Stephens 3-6, 6-1, 6-2 in a tough first-round encounter at the Indian Wells WTA and ATP Masters on Thursday.

Major League Baseball and players reach deal, set up April season start

Major League Baseball and the MLB players union reached agreement on a new five-year labor deal on Thursday, setting the stage for a delayed start to the 2022 season next month.

Fleetwood, Hoge lead as weather wreaks havoc at Players

Rain and thunderstorms wreaked havoc at the PGA Tour's Players Championship in Florida on Thursday, with a long delay that kept some players from even teeing off before darkness halted the opening round.

Marathon man Bonner gives West Indies edge over weary England

Nkrumah Bonner's considerable reserves of patience and determination paid off with an invaluable second Test century as the West Indies closed the third day of the first Test against England at 373 for nine at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium on Thursday.

Barca held by Galatasaray, Rangers thump Red Star Belgrade

Barcelona stumbled to a goalless draw with Galatasaray in their Europa League last-16 first leg at the Camp Nou on Thursday, while Rangers cruised into a 3-0 lead in their tie against Red Star Belgrade.

Nadal calls for tougher punishment after Zverev case

Rafael Nadal called for tougher sanctions against players who abuse tennis officials on Thursday in the wake of the controversial suspended sentence handed down to Alexander Zverev.

Chelsea ignore Abramovich sanctions to beat Norwich, Leeds crash again

Chelsea showed they can cope amid the Roman Abramovich turmoil as they won 3-1 against Norwich just hours after their Russian owner was sanctioned by the British Government, while Leeds plunged deeper into relegation trouble on Thursday.

Major League Baseball, players agree labor deal: reports

Major League Baseball and the league players union reached agreement on a new labor deal on Thursday, paving the way for the start of the 2022 season next month, reports said.

Munir strike gives Sevilla edge over West Ham in Europa League

Munir El Haddadi's sweet half-volley put Sevilla in sight of the Europa League quarter-finals on Thursday after a narrow 1-0 victory over West Ham.

Bonner's six-hour century guides West Indies to slender lead over England

Nkrumah Bonner's watchful defiance took him to a second Test century and edged the West Indies ahead of England on the third day of the first Test at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua on Thursday.

UK sanctions expand to Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich

Chelsea Football Club's Russian owner Roman Abramovich was on Thursday hit with a UK assets freeze and travel ban, throwing his plans to sell the European and world club champions into disarray.

No sidepod, no problem for Mercedes despite 'extreme interpretation

Mercedes insisted the radical 'no sidepod' design of their 2022 car is perfectly legal but F1 chiefs admitted "the extreme interpretation" of the new rules will create "a lot of debate".

Six Nations destiny in our hands, says France skipper Dupont

France captain Antoine Dupont insists his unbeaten team are the masters of their own Six Nations destiny when they take on Wales in Cardiff on Friday.

Braley returns for Italy against Scotland in Six Nations

Scrum-half Callum Braley returns for Italy with hooker Giacomo Nicotera set for his first start in Saturday's Six Nations clash against Scotland in Rome with the hosts attempting to end their 35-match losing streak in the tournament.

Pogacar wins fourth stage to take Tirreno-Adriatico lead

Tour de France champion Tadej Pogacar powered to victory on an uphill finish to stage four of the Tirreno-Adriatico on Thursday and claimed the overall lead.

Rock-steady Bonner guides West Indies closer to England total

Nkrumah Bonner found another useful partner in Joshua da Silva with the West Indies closing in on England's first innings total in reaching 271 for five at lunch on the third day of the first Test at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua on Thursday.

Townsend tells Scotland to finish Six Nations with a flourish

Gregor Townsend has urged his Scotland side to forget about defeats by Wales and France and finish a "disappointing" Six Nations campaign in style.

Rawalpindi pitch officially rated 'below average' after tame Test

Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium's pitch, where the first Test between Pakistan and Australia ended in a tame draw on Tuesday, has officially been rated "below average" by the match referee and given a demerit point.

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