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History offers Scots hope of ending losing run to Irish

Scotland's astonishing 50-40 victory over France should make them favourites to beat Ireland on Saturday in their final Six Nations match, save for one thing -- the Irish have beaten them in their last 11 Tests dating back to 2017.

Trump-Infantino 'bromance' tested by Middle East war

The US-Israeli war on Iran represents a serious challenge to FIFA chief Gianni Infantino's relationship with President Donald Trump less than three months before the World Cup, even if shared economic interests mean the alliance is likely to survive, analysts say.

Ruthless Sinner subdues Fonseca to reach Indian Wells quarter-finals

Four-time major champion Jannik Sinner edged talented Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca 7-6 (8/6), 7-6 (7/4) in a scintillating Stadium Court clash on Tuesday to reach the quarter-finals at Indian Wells.

Wembanyama stars as red-hot Spurs sink Celtics

Victor Wembanyama scored 39 points as the red-hot San Antonio Spurs defeated the Boston Celtics 125-116 on Tuesday in a potential NBA Finals preview.

Brilliant Adebayo scores 83 points, second highest in NBA history

Bam Adebayo erupted for a jaw-dropping 83 points -- the second highest total in NBA history -- as the Miami Heat thrashed the Washington Wizards 150-129 on Tuesday.

Brilliant Adebayo scores 83 pts, 2nd highest in NBA history as Heat rout Wizards

Bam Adebayo erupted for a jaw-dropping 83 points -- the second highest total in NBA history -- as the Miami Heat thrashed the Washington Wizards 150-129 on Tuesday.

China sprint race presents 'huge challenge' in F1's new era

Formula One's new era heads into its first sprint in Shanghai this weekend, with the Chinese Grand Prix promising a very different test to Melbourne, where George Russell led home a Mercedes one-two.

Yamal denies Newcastle, Liverpool lose and Atletico thrash Spurs in Champions League

Lamine Yamal's last-gasp penalty earned Barcelona a 1-1 draw at Newcastle United in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie on Tuesday, while Liverpool lost 1-0 to Galatasaray in Istanbul for the second time this season.

Olise could be world great, says Bayern coach Kompany

Vincent Kompany said that Michael Olise could become one of the world's best footballers after the France international starred with a brace in Bayern Munich's 6-1 thumping of Atalanta in the last 16 of the Champions League.

'Incredible situation': Spurs coach Tudor on subbing Kinsky after errors

Tottenham's interim coach Igor Tudor bemoaned an "incredible situation" which led him to withdraw goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky after just 17 minutes of Tuesday's 5-2 Champions League defeat at Tottenham.

Bayern on verge of Champions League quarters after hitting Atalanta for six

Bayern Munich put one foot in the Champions League quarter-finals on Tuesday by sweeping aside Atalanta 6-1 in a powerful demonstration of why the German giants are one of the favourites to win the competition.

Griezmann dreaming big at Atletico after Spurs rout

Atletico Madrid star Antoine Griezmann confirmed he plans to stay at the club and dreams of "doing something big" after thrashing Tottenham 5-2 in the Champions League on Tuesday.

Howe sees 'hope' for Newcastle despite blow of Barcelona equaliser

Eddie Howe believes Newcastle can upset Barcelona in the Camp Nou to make the Champions League quarter-finals for the first time despite the blow of conceding late to draw Tuesday's last 16, first leg 1-1.

Yamal penalty rescues Barca from defeat at Newcastle

Lamine Yamal's penalty with the last kick of the game rescued Barcelona from defeat at Newcastle in a 1-1 Champions League last 16, first leg draw on Tuesday.

Bayern on verge of Champions League quarters after smashing six past Atalanta

Bayern Munich put one foot in the Champions League quarter-finals on Tuesday by sweeping aside Atalanta 6-1 in a powerful demonstration of why the German giants are one of the favourites to win the competition.

Slot frustrated by sloppy Liverpool in Galatasaray defeat

Arne Slot was left to rue Liverpool's sloppy finishing as Galatasaray earned a 1-0 win in Tuesday's Champions League last-16 first leg.

Atletico capitalise on Tottenham's Champions League nightmare

Atletico Madrid took advantage of error-strewn Tottenham in the Champions League to rack up a 5-2 last 16 first leg victory on Tuesday.

Fils surprises Auger-Aliassime to set Zverev quarter-final clash

Artur Fils's injury comeback continued to gather pace as the Frenchman upset Felix Auger-Aliassime to book an Indian Wells quarter-final with fourth-ranked Alexander Zverev.

Spurs sub goalkeeper Kinsky after two huge errors in 17 minutes

Tottenham goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky was substituted after just 17 minutes of the Champions League last 16 first leg clash against Atletico Madrid on Wednesday after committing two errors leading to goals.

Sabalenka powers past Osaka into Indian Wells quarter-finals

World number one Aryna Sabalenka powered into the Indian Wells quarter-finals on Tuesday, beating former champion Naomi Osaka 6-2, 6-4 in a battle of Grand Slam champions.

French Paralympian Bauchet's golden end to a 'tough' day

Arthur Bauchet may already be a multiple Paralympic champion but after badly injuring his hand in a crash and then falling asleep in an MRI machine on Monday, little did he expect to find himself atop the podium the following day.

Liverpool rocked by Galatasaray defeat in Champions League last 16 first leg

Liverpool suffered a 1-0 defeat against Galatasaray in the Champions League last 16 first leg on Tuesday as Mario Lemina's goal left the Reds in danger of a shock exit.

Liverpool rocked by Galatasaray defeat in last 16 first leg

Liverpool suffered a 1-0 defeat against Galatasaray in the Champions League last 16 first leg on Tuesday as Mario Lemina's goal left the Reds in danger of a shock exit.

Rosenior says Club World Cup victory irrelevant as Chelsea and PSG clash again

Chelsea coach Liam Rosenior said his team's "amazing achievement" in winning last year's Club World Cup by beating Paris Saint-Germain in the final would have no bearing when the sides meet again in the last 16 of the Champions League on Wednesday.

'Don't use that phrase': Arteta shuts down Arsenal quadruple talk

Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta on Tuesday dismissed talk of a possible quadruple this campaign ahead of Wednesday's Champions League last-16 first-leg match at Bayer Leverkusen.

Real Madrid as good as Man City even without Mbappe: Arbeloa

Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa said Tuesday his team should not feel inferior to Champions League opponents Manchester City, even without injured striker Kylian Mbappe.

After women players defect, Iran hints men will skip World Cup

The head of the Iranian Football Federation on Tuesday cast further doubt on his country's participation in this summer's World Cup, saying women playing in the Asian Cup in Australia had been coerced into defecting.

Lossiemouth in 'league of her own' as she wins Champion Hurdle

Lossiemouth coasted to victory in the Champion Hurdle, the feature race of the first day of the Cheltenham Festival on Tuesday, rewarding trainer Willie Mullins's decision to skip the Mares Hurdle.

Spain's Ayuso takes Paris-Nice race lead after team time-trial

Spanish rider Juan Ayuso pulled on the leader's yellow jersey on Tuesday after the third stage of the Paris-Nice cycling race.

Walker retires from international duty after 96 England caps

Kyle Walker announced his retirement from international football on Tuesday after winning 96 caps for England and featuring at five major tournaments.

Borthwick makes one change as England seek to avoid worst Six Nations

England have made just one change for their Six Nations meeting with defending champions France, bringing in Ollie Chessum at blindside flanker as they seek to avoid their worst-ever finish.

Machida, Buriram advance in Asian Champions League

Japan's Machida Zelvia booked their place in the Asian Champions League quarter-finals in their competition debut after beating South Korea's Gangwon 1-0 in Tuesday's last 16 second leg.

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