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[ad_1] SYDNEY :The ACT Brumbies reignited their Super Rugby Pacific campaign with a 27-19 win over Wellington Hurricanes on Saturday to hand the leaders a first loss this season, while the Auckland Blues grabbed a dramatic late victory at the Queensland Reds. The Hurricanes were caught cold as the Brumbies played some breathtaking rugby to […]

[ad_1] (Refiles correcting spelling of manager in paragraph nine) :Manchester United must step up their efforts in providing the necessary support for their young players to thrive within the squad, captain Bruno Fernandes said. Fernandes called for an encouraging environment to help academy graduates Kobbie Mainoo and Alejandro Garnacho flourish, especially as expectations continue to […]

[ad_1] JEREZ, Spain : Six-times MotoGP champion Marc Marquez claimed pole position for his home Spanish Grand Prix after edging Marco Bezzecchi of VR46 Racing and championship leader Jorge Martin in a wet qualifying session on Saturday. This is the 31-year-old’s first pole with the satellite Ducati team Gresini Racing, having switched from Honda ahead […]

[ad_1] Pedro Rocha was elected president of the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) on Friday, despite being under investigation in a corruption probe. Rocha had been serving as interim president after Luis Rubiales resigned in September after the scandal over allegations of an unsolicited kiss to player Jenni Hermoso at the Women’s World Cup which led […]

[ad_1] Rafa Nadal said it would be exciting to partner fellow Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz at the Paris Olympics this year and the 22-times singles Grand Slam champion hoped they can enter some doubles tournaments in the build-up to the Games. Singles world number three Alcaraz said previously he would like to play at the Olympics […]

[ad_1] Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou is focussed on his team’s progress, not motivated by damaging Arsenal’s Premier League title challenge, the coach said ahead of Sunday’s north London derby. If the hosts defeat Arsenal, who lead in the standings by one point over Manchester City, they can prevent the Gunners opening up a four-point […]

[ad_1] Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta has been seeking counsel from former manager Arsene Wenger as the club aims to end their 20-year wait for the Premier League title this season, Arteta said ahead of Sunday’s trip to Tottenham Hotspur. A win over their north London rivals could galvanise Arsenal’s hopes of lifting the title. The […]

[ad_1] Jonny Bairstow sent England selectors a timely reminder of his big-hitting abilities before they pick a squad for the Twenty20 World Cup in June by scoring an explosive unbeaten century in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Having returned to the Punjab Kings side after missing their last two matches due to patchy form, Bairstow […]

[ad_1] ALCUDIA, Spain : Tadej Pogacar looks unstoppable for this year’s Giro d’Italia and could even do something never seen before in cycling history and win all three Grand Tours in the same season, according to Spanish great Alberto Contador. Slovenian Pogacar has started the season in sensational fashion and blew away a high quality […]

[ad_1] Liverpool reached an agreement with Feyenoord on Friday (Apr 26) for Arne Slot to succeed Jurgen Klopp as manager, British media reported. The Press Association said that a compensation package for the 45-year-old, who had two years left on his contract, has now been agreed. The BBC claimed that the deal is worth up […]