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France's Aymoz wins Skate Canada men's crown

French veteran Kevin Aymoz won the Skate Canada men's title on Saturday, capturing his second grand prix title as short program leader Rio Nakata faltered.

Ocon denies reports of altercation after being dumped by Haas

French driver Esteban Ocon on Saturday denied reports that he had been dumped by the American Haas racing team after a disagreement with team chief Ayao Komatsu turned physical.

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Lancaster's Racing 92 in a 'difficult period' before Bordeaux-Begles trip

Director of rugby Stuart Lancaster admitted Racing 92 are in a tough spot before heading to Bordeaux-Begles in the French Top 14 on Saturday as they are without a win in four league games and shorn of three key players.

De Minaur solves Tsitsipas puzzle to reach Acapulco ATP semi-finals

Defending champion Alex De Minaur claimed his first career win over Stefanos Tsitsipas on Thursday to reach the semi-finals OF the ATP hardcourt tournament in Acapulco, Mexico.

New Zealand collapse after Green smacks 174 for Australia

Australia took five quick wickets to leave New Zealand in big trouble at tea on day two of the first Test on Friday after Cameron Green smashed an unbeaten 174 to steer the tourists to an imposing 383.

Baseball star Ohtani keeps fans guessing on identity of new wife

Japanese baseball superstar Shohei Ohtani kept fans guessing Friday on the identity of his new wife, saying only that they met "three to four years ago" and got engaged last year.

Man City face Man Utd test as Liverpool's kids prosper

Erling Haaland has Manchester United in his sights this weekend as Manchester City host their cross-town rivals at the start of a season-defining spell for the Premier League champions.

Super Rugby in temporary mouthguard climbdown

Super Rugby announced temporary changes to its "smart" mouthguard technology Friday, with players no longer required to immediately leave the field for a concussion test if an alert is triggered.

Ramey and Kim ease into lead as PGA Tour Florida swing gets underway

American Chad Ramey and South Korea's Kim Seong-hyeon shot bogey-free rounds of seven under-par at PGA National Resort on Thursday to top the leaderboard after the first round of the US PGA Tour Cognizant Classic.

Williams brothers fire Bilbao into Copa del Rey final

First half goals from brothers Inaki and Nico Williams sent Atletico Bilbao on their way to a 3-0 win -- 4-0 on aggregate -- over Atletico Madrid on Thursday and into the Copa del Rey final.

Messi and Miami face Florida MLS derby test

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami face an early season derby test when they host Florida rivals Orlando City in Major League Soccer on Saturday.

Injured NBA MVP Embiid plans to return this season

Reigning NBA Most Valuable Player Joel Embiid said Thursday that he intends to return from a left knee injury to play for the Philadelphia 76ers once again this season.

Aussie rugby league opens season in Vegas with big US hopes

Australia's National Rugby League kicks off its 2024 campaign in Las Vegas on Saturday, an unprecedented US launch that could boost the sport on American soil.

Pogba's career in jeopardy as 'shocked' star handed four-year doping ban

France star Paul Pogba said he was "shocked and heartbroken" after being given a four-year ban from football by Italy's anti-doping tribunal following a positive test for testosterone last August, his club Juventus said on Thursday.

France call up New Zealand-born Meafou for Wales clash

Emmanuel Meafou is in line to win his first Test cap for France after being named on Thursday in Fabien Galthie's 34-man squad for the Six Nations match against Wales on March 10.

US women determined to bounce back in Gold Cup quarters

Was it more evidence that the rest of women's football has caught up?

Man Utd's Rashford asks critics to 'have a bit more humanity'

Marcus Rashford says he can take "any headline" but asked his critics to show a "bit more humanity" before they question his commitment to Manchester United and love of football.

Hamilton admits 'it's a shock' as Mercedes top Bahrain practice

Lewis Hamilton warned his Mercedes team not to "get ahead of ourselves" on Thursday after unexpectedly topping the times ahead of team-mate George Russell in practice for this weekend's season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix.

Medvedev cruises into Dubai semi-finals

Daniil Medvedev raced to victory over Alejandro Davidovich Fokina on Thursday to reach the Dubai semi-finals and continue his excellent start to the year.

Gatland says criticism of Wales rugby set-up not aimed at coaches

Wales boss Warren Gatland said Thursday that recent comments he made about problems with the structure of rugby in the country were not a criticism of the coaches at the four professional regional clubs.

Possible Saudi Olympic pavilion at Napoleon's tomb sparks unease

Saudi Arabia is negotiating to build a national pavilion during the Paris Olympics at the Invalides complex that holds Napoleon's tomb, the French defence ministry said Thursday, amid criticism from some lawmakers.

Bayern focused on hunting down Leverkusen

Eight points behind leaders Leverkusen, Bayern Munich have cast themselves in the unfamiliar role of "hunters" with one third of the season remaining.

Hamilton heads Russell as Mercedes dominate Bahrain second practice

Lewis Hamilton topped the times ahead of his Mercedes team-mate George Russell in Thursday's second practice for this weekend's Bahrain Grand Prix as defending champion Max Verstappen struggled to sixth.

Ratings dip? President Macron says will swim in the Seine

French President Emmanuel Macron promised Thursday that he would take a swim in the Seine as part of efforts to highlight how the river has been cleaned up for the Paris Olympics.

Man Utd boss Ten Hag furious with Fulham over Fernandes post

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has demanded Fulham apologise for a social media post that appeared to mock Bruno Fernandes as he prepared his side for Sunday's daunting Manchester derby.

Pogba's career in jeopardy as 'shocked' France star handed four-year doping ban

France star Paul Pogba has been given a four-year ban from football by Italy's anti-doping tribunal after testing positive for testosterone last August, his club Juventus said on Thursday.

Everton have 'clarity' after Premier League penalty reduced: Dyche

Everton manager Sean Dyche says the reduction of the club's penalty for breaching Premier League financial rules has brought "clarity" as they battle to stay in the top flight.

Arteta urges free-scoring Arsenal to stay 'ruthless' in Premier League title race

Mikel Arteta has urged his free-scoring Arsenal team to stay "ruthless and efficient" as they seek a seventh straight win in their hunt for a first Premier League title since 2004.

Coe dismisses doping-friendly Enhanced Games

World Athletics president Sebastian Coe on Thursday dismissed the Enhanced Games, a proposed Olympic-style event where doping will be allowed.

Ricciardo on top in breezy Bahrain opening practice

Daniel Ricciardo topped the times for the re-branded RB team, formerly Alpha Tauri, in Thursday's first practice at the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix, the Australian beating both McLarens in a windswept session at Sakhir.

Horner says Red Bull 'never been stronger' after investigation

Christian Horner on Thursday declared Red Bull have "never been stronger" after he was cleared of inappropriate behaviour.

'We'll see': Bayern's Tuchel uncertain of Eberl impact

Bayern Munich coach Thomas Tuchel said Thursday he was unsure what impact incoming sporting director Max Eberl will have on the under-pressure club.

France star Pogba handed four-year doping ban