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Leal shrugs off 15,000-kilometre journey to score AFCON winner

Luis Leal shrugged off a 15,000km journey and a big time difference to score and give Sao Tome e Principe a 1-0 win over Mauritius on Thursday in a 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier.

Irving boost for Nets as New York relaxes vaccine rules

Kyrie Irving will be free to play home games for the Brooklyn Nets after New York authorities on Thursday eased vaccine mandate rules for athletes and performers.

Uno top as Japanese trio battle for gold at world figure skating championships

Shoma Uno led a Japanese 1-2-3 after the men's short programme at the world figure skating championships in Montpellier on Thursday.

Saka ruled out of England friendlies with Covid

Bukayo Saka will miss England's friendlies against Switzerland and Ivory Coast after the Arsenal forward tested positive for the coronavirus.

Saudi bid for Chelsea fails to make shortlist: reports

The Saudi Media Group bid to buy Chelsea has failed to make the final shortlist, according to British media reports on Thursday.

World Rugby sees $500 mln USA bids as 'essential' for growth

World Rugby chief executive Alan Gilpin sees a $500 million plan for the United States to host the 2031 men's and 2033 women's World Cups as essential for growing the sport globally.

Mayers' double strike puts Windies on front foot in Test series decider

Kyle Mayers immediately justified his selection with the wickets of Zak Crawley and Joe Root as England stumbled to 46 for three at lunch after being put in to bat on the opening day of the third and final Test against the West Indies at the Grenada National Stadium in Thursday.

Jones is 'right guy' for England despite Six Nations flop, say rugby chiefs

Rugby Football Union chief executive Bill Sweeney gave strong backing to England's under-fire coach Eddie Jones on Thursday despite another disappointing showing from his side in the Six Nations.

Uno top as Japanese trio lead at world figure skating championships

Shoma Uno led a Japanese 1-2-3 after the men's short programme at the world figure skating championships in Montpellier on Thursday.

Sainz tells Ferrari fans to remain cool, realistic after blistering season opener

Carlos Sainz reminded Ferrari and their legion of Italian fans to stay focussed and realistic on Thursday ahead of this weekend's Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, the second in the Formula One season.

Norris foresees long McLaren struggle for speed

Lando Norris conceded on Thursday that he and his McLaren team may face a lengthy development struggle to improve the disappointing season-opening performance of their new car.

Eriksen 'very happy' to be back with Denmark team

Christian Eriksen said Thursday he was "very pleased" to join up with the Denmark team, just nine months after suffering a cardiac arrest.

Red Bull fix fuel 'vacuum' that halted them in Bahrain

Red Bull team consultant Helmut Marko has declared his team will be 'fighting for victory' in Sunday's Saudi Arabian Grand Prix after diagnosing the cause of their fuel problems.

Pakistan and Australia tussle for win after Khawaja, Smith milestones

Pakistan started confidently Thursday in pursuit of a 351-run target in the series-deciding third Test against Australia, ending on 73 without loss at the close in Lahore.

UK government demands progress on racism in cricket

The British government said Thursday it expected to see "clear and lasting evidence of positive progress" across English cricket after a damaging racism scandal rocked the sport.

South Africa face struggle to qualify for Cricket World Cup

Cricket World Cups have caused more heartache for South African supporters than any other format of the game.

Former Spurs and England star Jermain Defoe retires

Former Tottenham and England striker Jermain Defoe on Thursday announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 39.

Expanded IPL returns to India but crowds under Covid curbs

The Indian Premier League returns for its biggest season on Saturday, with a galaxy of top names and two new franchises expanding the world's richest cricket competition to 10 teams for its 15th edition.

Japan beat Australia to reach World Cup, Saudis also qualify

Substitute Kaoru Mitoma scored twice in the dying minutes as Japan beat Australia 2-0 on Thursday to book their place at a seventh straight World Cup and in doing so also helped Saudi Arabia qualify.

Dhoni steps down as captain of IPL champions on eve of season

Mahendra Singh Dhoni has stepped down as captain of Indian Premier League holders Chennai Super Kings two days before the new season and handed the leadership to Ravindra Jadeja, the club said Thursday.

Khawaja cracks century, Smith reaches 8,000 runs as Australia dominate

In-form opener Usman Khawaja hit a century and Steve Smith became the fastest man to 8,000 Test runs Thursday as Australia scented a series-clinching victory against Pakistan in Lahore.

Former women's footballer of year Hegerberg back in Norway squad after 5 years

Former women's world footballer of the year Ada Hegerberg said Thursday she was returning to the Norway squad after refusing to play for the national team for nearly five years.

Pakistan dismiss fiery Warner after pitch row, Australia lead by 220

David Warner was bowled after a quickfire half-century and embroiled in a pitch row as Australia reached 97-1 at lunch Thursday on the fourth day of the third and decisive final Test in Lahore.

Revitalised England eye World Cup semis after romp past Pakistan

Defending champions England continued their Women's Cricket World Cup resurgence with an emphatic nine-wicket win over Pakistan Thursday to stand on the brink of the semi-finals.

Frustrated Verstappen bullish about Saudi Arabia recovery

World champion Max Verstappen hopes to put his season-opening disappointment behind him and show the true potential of his new Red Bull car at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.

South Africa make World Cup semis after match washed out

South Africa reached the semi-finals of the Women's Cricket World Cup on Thursday when rain washed out their crunch match against the West Indies in Wellington.

After Barty: Five young tennis stars who could take over at the top

World number one Ashleigh Barty's sudden retirement has left a gaping hole in women's tennis, already preparing for life without ageing superstar Serena Williams and with Naomi Osaka sliding down the rankings.

'Wait and see': Barty coy on future after shock retirement

Ashleigh Barty was coy about her future on Thursday, telling media "you'll have to wait and see" as speculation mounts about what comes next after her shock retirement from tennis.

Swiatek poised to be No.1 with Barty coming off ranking list

Ashleigh Barty said Thursday that she will remove herself from the WTA rankings after announcing her retirement, opening the door for Poland's Iga Swiatek to become world number one.

Expanded IPL returns to India, but crowds remain under Covid curbs