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[ad_1] :Aprilia Racing’s Aleix Espargaro won the Catalunya Grand Prix sprint in front of his home fans on Saturday after three different riders crashed while leading the race, including Ducati’s reigning champion Francesco Bagnaia on the final lap. Gresini Racing’s Marc Marquez finished an astonishing second despite starting 14th on the grid and losing a […]

[ad_1] Aprilia Racing’s Aleix Espargaro won the Catalunya Grand Prix sprint on Saturday after three different riders crashed while leading the race, including Ducati’s Francesco Bagnaia on the final lap. Gresini Racing’s Marc Marquez finished an astonishing second despite starting 14th on the grid while rookie Pedro Acosta celebrated his 20th birthday with a podium […]

[ad_1] Former Manchester United and England forward Wayne Rooney has been appointed manager of Plymouth Argyle, the second-tier Championship club said on Sunday. Rooney replaces Ian Foster, who was sacked in April after just three months in the job. Argyle finished 21st in the Championship standings, avoiding relegation by one point. “Throughout the interview process, […]

[ad_1] PARIS : Naomi Osaka said she was encouraged by her progress on clay in the run up to the French Open, as the four-time Grand Slam winner eyes an elusive trophy on tennis’ slowest surface since returning from a 15-month maternity break. Former world number one Osaka, who returned to action in January, has […]

[ad_1] Aprilia Racing’s Aleix Espargaro smashed the lap record in the final moments of the second qualifying session to take pole position at his home Catalunya Grand Prix at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya on Saturday. Espargaro, who announced this week that he will retire at the end of the 2024 season, set a time of […]

[ad_1] KUALA LUMPUR: A top Malaysian footballer who suffered severe burns in an acid attack was discharged on Saturday (May 25) from a hospital where he had undergone multiple surgeries, the CEO of his club said. Selangor FC and Malaysia winger Faisal Halim suffered burns on the neck, shoulder, hands and chest in the assault […]

[ad_1] PARIS : Italian Jannik Sinner says his hip injury has recovered in time for the French Open but his preparation has not been ideal. Sinner, who could become the new world number one over the next fortnight, withdrew before his quarter-final match at the Madrid Open and skipped the Rome Masters. The Australian Open […]

[ad_1] Next month’s Copa America will be the first edition of the continental men’s football tournament to have female referees, South America’s soccer governing body (CONMEBOL) said on Friday. Copa America, which runs from June 20 to July 14 hosted by the United States, will have a total of 101 match officials, including eight women. […]

[ad_1] World number one Novak Djokovic said he does not consider himself a favourite ahead of his title defence at the French Open, which begins with a first-round match against local hope Pierre-Hugues Herbert on Sunday. Djokovic’s barren run ahead of Roland Garros continued as the 24-times Grand Slam winner was beaten 6-4 0-6 6-1 […]

[ad_1] VILLENEUVE D’ASCQ, France : Paris St Germain are aiming to end the season with a domestic treble by winning the Coupe de France on Saturday, but manager Luis Enrique is cautious ahead of facing Olympique Lyonnais who have turned their season around under new manager Pierre Sage. PSG won the Ligue 1 title for […]