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England's Simmonds in for benched Dombrandt against Ireland

Sam Simmonds will start at No 8 for England in their key Six Nations Championship clash against Ireland at Twickenham on Saturday, with Alex Dombrandt on the bench following a bout of coronavirus.

Farrell restores Sexton to lineup for crucial England clash

Ireland talisman Johnny Sexton is restored to the fly-half starting berth for Saturday's crucial Six Nations match with England where victory would ensure the Irish maintain hopes of the title.

PSG face rebuild after latest European capitulation

Masters of their own downfall once more, Paris Saint-Germain's latest Champions League collapse is likely to set in motion sweeping changes after the club again fell short of its ultimate goal.

What do Abramovich sanctions mean for Chelsea?

The future of European champions Chelsea has been plunged into doubt after Russian owner Roman Abramovich was hit with UK government sanctions in response to the invasion of Ukraine.

PSG bosses confront referee after Madrid defeat

Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi and the club's sporting director Leonardo launched an angry tirade in the referee's dressing room after PSG's defeat by Real Madrid in the Champions League on Wednesday.

Australia's Warner pledges to attend idol Warne's funeral

Australian opener David Warner plans to attend the state funeral of his childhood idol Shane Warne later this month, but he says it will take time to get used to the legendary bowler's passing.

Three key head-to-heads for Wales v France

France play Wales in a Six Nations Test match in Cardiff on Friday on the back of their best winning streak since 2010.

Vettel wears heart on his helmet over invasion of Ukraine

Four-time Formula One world champion Sebastian Vettel had a Ukraine flag emblazoned on his helmet in protest at Russia's invasion of Ukraine when he drove his Aston Martin in testing in Bahrain on Thursday.

Another golden day for Austrian golden boy Aigner at Winter Paralympics

The 16-year-old Johannes Aigner, who comes from a family of competitive alpine skiers, bagged his second gold at the Beijing Winter Paralympics as the Ukraine team honoured their country's fallen Thursday.

Hosts New Zealand beat limp India to showcase World Cup credentials

Hosts New Zealand inflicted India's first defeat of the Women's Cricket World Cup on Thursday, racing to a 62-run win in Hamilton.

India cricket greats welcome 'Mankad' run out law change

India greats such as Sachin Tendulkar on Thursday welcomed cricket's governing body changing the law on controversial "Mankad" run outs, which will no longer be classed as "unfair play".

Medvedev feels pressure, motivation as No. 1

Daniil Medvedev, who will contest his first tournament as world number one at the Indian Wells ATP Masters, says he's matured since his loss to Rafael Nadal in the Australian Open final.

India pursue Sri Lanka sweep in pink ball second Test

India will be strong favourites to stay unbeaten in pink-ball Tests at home as new captain Rohit Sharma eyes a clean sweep of Sri Lanka in the second Test starting Saturday.

Australia look to second spinner after Rawalpindi stalemate

Australia are likely to play two spinners as they go in search of a win in Saturday's second Test in Karachi after Pakistan batted their seamers into the ground in the draw at Rawalpindi.

Revolution blanks Pumas in CONCACAF Champions League

Adam Buksa scored two second-half goals to power the New England Revolution over Mexico's Pumas UNAM 3-0 on Wednesday in the first leg of the CONCACAF Champions League quarter-finals.

Booker stars as Suns beat Heat to seal NBA playoff berth

Devin Booker returned from a four-game absence to power Phoenix over Miami 111-90 on Wednesday in a matchup of conference leaders, clinching an NBA playoff berth for the Suns.

Old habits kick in as Benzema-led Madrid comeback stuns PSG

"Real Madrid are still alive," said Karim Benzema, the 34-year-old striker who scored a second-half hat-trick as Paris Saint-Germain again self-destructed in the Champions League knockout stages.

Tiger recalls parents and racism fight in Hall of Fame entry

A tearful Tiger Woods recalled fighting racism as a youth and the support of his parents on Wednesday in an emotional induction ceremony to the World Golf Hall of Fame.

Shane Warne's body en route back to Australia

The body of Shane Warne left Thailand early Thursday, flying back to Australia where the cricket superstar will receive a state funeral.

'At peace' Osaka readies for Indian Wells challenge

Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka returns to Indian Wells, scene of her breakthrough triumph in 2018, with a new outlook on a tennis career plunged into turmoil in 2021.

Major League Baseball cancels more games after labor talks stall

Major League Baseball cancelled a further slate of fixtures on Wednesday after a fresh round of marathon labor talks with players ended in deadlock.

Real Madrid still alive, says Benzema as Ancelotti hails 'magical night'

Karim Benzema said Real Madrid showed they are still "alive" by completing a thrilling comeback to defeat Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday and reach the Champions League quarter-finals.

'A big night in the Champions League': three things we learned from Real Madrid-PSG

The old French striker outshone the young French striker as Real Madrid reasserted the old order, coming from two goals down to eliminate Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League on Wednesday.

Man City's cruise into Champions League quarters cause for celebration, says Guardiola

Pep Guardiola said Manchester City's routine stroll into the Champions League quarter-finals is cause for celebration despite a subdued 0-0 draw against Sporting Lisbon on Wednesday.

Djokovic confirms won't play in Indian Wells, Miami

Novak Djokovic on Wednesday confirmed his withdrawal from this month's ATP Masters tournaments in Indian Wells and Miami due to US government Covid-19 travel regulations.

Real Madrid still alive, says hat-trick star Benzema as PSG crumble

Karim Benzema said Real Madrid showed they are still "alive" by completing a thrilling comeback to defeat Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday and reach the Champions League quarter-finals.

Pochettino criticises referee after PSG collapse against Real Madrid

Paris Saint-Germain coach Mauricio Pochettino said the decision not to give a foul against Karim Benzema for Real Madrid's first goal "changed everything" in his team's Champions League implosion on Wednesday.

Bonner, Holder keep Windies in touch with England

An unbroken fifth-wicket partnership of 75 between Nkrumah Bonner and Jason Holder helped West Indies reach the close at 202 for four in reply to England's first innings total of 311 on the second day of the first Test at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua on Wednesday.

Benzema hat-trick sees Real Madrid knock PSG out of Champions League

Real Madrid pulled off one of the great Champions League comebacks on Wednesday as Karim Benzema scored a breath-taking hat-trick to upstage Kylian Mbappe and dump Paris Saint-Germain out in the last 16.

Man City cruise into Champions League quarters despite Sporting stalemate

Manchester City strolled into the Champions League quarter-finals for the fifth consecutive season with a 5-0 aggregate win over Sporting Lisbon despite a subdued 0-0 draw on Wednesday.

Wales not focused on wrecking France's Grand Slam hopes - Biggar

Welsh thoughts are not so focused on halting a French Grand Slam as much as putting in a performance of which they can be proud, Wales captain Dan Biggar said ahead of Friday's Six Nations Test.

McGrath stuns Olympic champion Noel at Flachau

Norway's Atle Lie McGrath stunned Olympic champion Clement Noel to win the World Cup slalom event at the Austrian resort of Flachau on Wednesday as compatriot Henrik Kristoffersen maintained his lead in the standings.

Colts quarterback Wentz traded to Washington

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Carson Wentz is joining the Washington Commanders in exchange for multiple draft picks, US reports said on Wednesday.

Sacked Russian F1 driver Mazepin and oligarch father added to EU blacklist

Motor racing driver Nikita Mazepin, sacked by the Haas Formula One team after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, on Wednesday was added to the list of Russians sanctioned by the European Union.

West Indies stumble after Bairstow starring role

West Indies stumbled after an 83-run opening stand to be 127 for four at tea in reply to England's first innings total of 311 on the second day of the first Test at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua on Wednesday.

West Indies spinner Narine signs for Surrey

Off-spinner Sunil Narine will play for Surrey in this season's T20 Blast, the English county side said Wednesday.

Magnussen returns to replace sacked Mazepin at Haas

Kevin Magnussen on Wednesday returned to the Haas Formula One team to replace Russian driver Nikita Mazepin who was sacked following the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Leicester's Vardy faces 'weeks' out with knee injury

Jamie Vardy will be out of action for "a few weeks" due to a knee injury, Leicester manager Brendan Rodgers said on Wednesday.

Bairstow leads England past 300 against West Indies

Jonny Bairstow was last out for 140 as England extended their first innings by another 43 runs to be dismissed for 311 on the second morning of the first Test against the West Indies in Antigua on Wednesday.

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