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Formula One rejects Andretti's bid to join
Formula One announced on Wednesday it had blocked US outfit Andretti's bid to join the circuit, citing concerns over the team's level of competitiveness.
Scotland's Jones relishing return of Six Nations Championship
Scotland centre Huw Jones aims to carry on from where he left off when the 2024 Six Nations Championship gets underway this weekend.
Endo tells Japan to shape up after reaching Asian Cup quarter-finals
Captain Wataru Endo warned that Japan's Asian Cup rivals will "exploit" their weaknesses after they wobbled before reaching the quarter-finals with a 3-1 win over Bahrain on Wednesday.
Arsenal's Jesus promises new 'mindset' in search of more goals
Arsenal's Gabriel Jesus plans to adopt a new 'mindset' in his quest for more goals after starring in the Gunners' 2-1 win at Nottingham Forest.
Mitoma returns as Japan beat Bahrain to reach Asian Cup quarter-finals
Kaoru Mitoma returned as Japan survived a second-half wobble to set up an Asian Cup quarter-final with Iran or Syria after a 3-1 win over Bahrain on Wednesday.
'Confident kid' Crowley backed to steer Irish in post-Sexton era
Jack Crowley has been entrusted with the daunting challenge of replacing retired Irish legend Johnny Sexton as first choice fly-half starting with the toughest Six Nations clash of all away to France on Friday.
Man Utd boss Ten Hag adamant Rashford 'case closed'
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag insisted Wednesday he had dealt with Marcus Rashford's absence from the FA Cup tie against Newport and it was now a matter of "case closed".
Lucu replaces Dupont for France's Six Nations opener
Scrum-half Maxime Lucu will start France's Six Nations opener against Ireland this week beginning a campaign without talismanic captain Antoine Dupont, head coach Fabien Galthie said on Wednesday.
England's Itoje staying at Saracens in new 'long-term' deal
England forward Maro Itoje has signed a new "long-term" deal with Saracens in a boost for English club rugby union following several high-profile exits from the Premiership.
African heavyweights tumble like dominoes at Cup of Nations
From Ivory Coast's remarkable resurrection to heavyweight exits and underdog successes, there may never have been a more unpredictable major international football tournament than the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations.
France crops crowd numbers for Olympics opening ceremony
The French government announced Wednesday that it had slashed the number of spectators attending the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics amid security and other organisational challenges.
Tajikistan wrestles with football fever after Asian Cup exploits
Tajikistan's national sport is traditional wrestling but the poorest country in the former Soviet Union is now just two wins away from football's Asian Cup final.
England hint at all-spin attack as depleted India look to level series
Ben Stokes' England side could go with an all-spin bowling attack against an inexperienced India batting line-up when the second Test begins in Visakhapatnam on Friday.
Curry magic as Warriors down Sixers, Embiid injury scare
Stephen Curry conjured a 37-point masterclass as the Golden State Warriors sent the Philadelphia 76ers spinning to a fourth straight defeat with a 119-107 victory on Tuesday.
Celtics hold off Pacers rally, Lakers slump again
The Boston Celtics held off a ferocious second half rally to defeat the Indiana Pacers 129-124 on Tuesday as the Los Angeles Lakers crashed to another heavy defeat.
Flutter eyes US listing switch in new post-Brexit blow
Online betting giant Flutter this week took the first step to switch its main listing from London to New York, in a fresh post-Brexit blow to the City finance district.
Ex-England flanker Shields to captain Wellington Hurricanes
Ex-England flanker Brad Shields was on Wednesday named captain of the Wellington Hurricanes for the 2024 Super Rugby season in the absence of Ardie Savea.
Four NHL players charged over alleged 2018 gang rape
Four NHL players have been charged over their involvement in an alleged 2018 gang rape when they were part of Canada's junior national ice hockey team, local media and lawyers for the players said Tuesday.
Bob Beamon auctions off 1968 Olympic long jump medal
Half a century after his 29-foot long jump at the 1968 Mexico City Summer Olympics, Bob Beamon's record still stands -- though he is ready to part with his gold medal.
Alldritt, Lucu to bridge France's Six Nations Dupont gap
When it was announced in November that France captain Antoine Dupont would miss the Six Nations to prepare for this year's Paris Olympic Games, coach Fabien Galthie had to replace the influential scrum-half and captain.
Italy 'in reconstruction' after chastening World Cup, says Allan
Italy head into the Six Nations as rank outsiders following a dismal World Cup but fly-half Tommaso Allan believes they have the talent to turn things around as they prepare to kick off against England in Rome on Saturday.
McIlroy sees PGA wins as cheapened without Rahm, LIV's best
Rory McIlroy says PGA Tour triumphs at venues such as Pebble Beach and Riviera will be devalued in the absence of two-time major winner Jon Rahm and other star players following their defection to LIV Golf.
Newcastle back on track as Schar double sinks Villa
Newcastle ended their four-game losing streak in the Premier League as Fabian Schar's double inspired a 3-1 win against Aston Villa on Tuesday.
Arsenal 'built momentum' ahead of Liverpool clash with Forest win
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said his side's Premier League title challenge was building momentum after the Gunners beat Nottingham Forest 2-1 on Tuesday to move up to second in the table.
South Africa shock Morocco after Hakimi penalty miss, Mali through
Morocco became the latest giants to be toppled at a shock-filled Africa Cup of Nations when they fell 2-0 to South Africa on Tuesday, while Mali also booked a quarter-finals place.
Arsenal up to second in Premier League, Newcastle end Villa's unbeaten home streak
Arsenal climbed up to second in the Premier League with a 2-1 win at Nottingham Forest as Aston Villa's unbeaten home record was ended by a 3-1 defeat to Newcastle on Tuesday.
Hakimi misses penalty as South Africa knock Morocco out of Cup of Nations
Achraf Hakimi missed a vital late penalty as much-fancied Morocco became the latest heavyweight casualty of the Africa Cup of Nations on Tuesday, suffering a shock 2-0 defeat to South Africa in the last 16.
Top pick Wemby, Magic's Banchero in NBA Rising Stars event
Top NBA Draft pick Victor Wembanyama and 2023 NBA Rookie of the Year Paolo Banchero are among the players named Tuesday to compete in next month's NBA Rising Stars tournament.
Arsenal win at Forest to close gap on Premier League leaders
Arsenal ended a barren run on the road as goals from Gabriel Jesus and Bukayo Saka beat Nottingham Forest 2-1 to close to within two points of Liverpool at the top of the Premier League on Tuesday.
Saudi boss Mancini sorry for mid-penalty Asian Cup disappearing act
Roberto Mancini said he "didn't want to disrespect anyone" by disappearing down the tunnel before South Korea took the penalty that eliminated his Saudi Arabia team from the Asian Cup on Tuesday.
Stand-in keeper Jo leads South Korea into Asian Cup quarter-finals
Second-choice goalkeeper Jo Hyeon-woo was South Korea's hero as they beat Saudi Arabia 4-2 on penalties on Tuesday to set up an Asian Cup quarter-final with Australia.
S. Korea set up Australia clash, Uzbeks plot Asian Cup 'surprise'
Son Heung-min's South Korea came back from the dead to beat Saudi Arabia 4-2 on penalties on Tuesday and join dark horses Uzbekistan in the Asian Cup quarter-finals.