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In-form Fernandez reaches Tokyo final

Canada's Leylah Fernandez reached the Tokyo final with a 7-5, 6-3 win over Uzbekistan's Kamilla Rakhimova on Saturday to continue her hot streak on women's tennis's Asian swing.

Marc Marquez on front row at Malaysian MotoGP as Martin ruled out

Marc Marquez capitalised on championship rival Jorge Martin's injury withdrawal to sit on the front row for the Malaysian MotoGP as his brother Alex Marquez took pole position on Saturday.

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Nigerian set up AFCON final against hosts Ivory Coast

Substitute forward Kelechi Iheanacho and goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali played key roles as Nigeria beat South Africa 4-2 on penalties on Wednesday in an Africa Cup of Nations semi-final thriller.

Berenguer penalty earns Athletic Copa semi first leg win at Atletico

Alex Berenguer earned Athletic Bilbao an impressive 1-0 win at Atletico Madrid in a tense Copa del Rey semi-final first leg clash on Wednesday.

Haller goal takes Ivory Coast through to Africa Cup of Nations final

Sebastien Haller was the hero with the only goal of the game as hosts Ivory Coast beat the Democratic Republic of Congo 1-0 to win through to the final of the Africa Cup of Nations on Wednesday.

Kelce relishing Swift spotlight ahead of Super Bowl

Travis Kelce says he is relishing the attention after being catapulted into the global spotlight via his romance with Taylor Swift.

Chelsea beat Aston Villa to ease pressure on Pochettino

Chelsea eased the spotlight on manager Mauricio Pochettino with a dominant 3-1 win at Aston Villa to reach the FA Cup fifth round on Wednesday.

Third successive world title for Wang in 3 metre diving

Chinese diver Wang Zongyuan took gold in the 3 metre springboard for the third time in a row on Wednesday at the world aquatics championships in Doha.

Nigeria reach AFCON final after shootout victory over South Africa

Substitute Kelechi Iheanacho scored to give Nigeria a 4-2 penalty shootout victory over South Africa on Wednesday after an Africa Cup of Nations semi-final thriller in Bouake.

'Best yet to come' after Qatar set up Asian Cup final with Jordan

Goal-scorer Akram Afif said "the best is yet to come" after hosts and holders Qatar squeezed into an Asian Cup final against Jordan with a dramatic 3-2 win over Iran on Wednesday.

Mahomes, Chiefs 'okay' with being Super Bowl villains

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes says he's "okay" with his team being cast as Super Bowl villains as they chase a third NFL crown in five seasons on Sunday.

'Sin City' Super Bowl crowns Vegas' sporting makeover

Once regarded as a no-go zone by the NFL, Las Vegas is preparing to stage a neon-lit Super Bowl spectacular that will mark the crowning glory of the Nevada gaming haven's transformation into a global sporting hub.

Thiago Silva's wife apologises after Chelsea social media outburst

Thiago Silva's wife has apologised for her "outburst" after appearing to call for Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino to be sacked following another defeat for the struggling Premier League club.

Woods to make season debut at Riviera

Tiger Woods will make his first PGA Tour appearance of the year at the Genesis Invitational at Riviera Country Club in Los Angeles, the golfer confirmed on Wednesday.

Qatar beat Iran 3-2 in thriller to reach Asian Cup final

Hosts and holders Qatar squeezed into an Asian Cup final showdown with Jordan after beating Iran 3-2 with an 82nd-minute winner in a frenetic semi-final on Wednesday.

Gasly targets progress in 'bold' new Alpine F1 car

Alpine driver Pierre Gasly is setting his sights on competing at the top of Formula One this season following Wednesday's launch of a "bold" new car for 2024.

Heavyweight champion Fury reveals five-fight plan

Tyson Fury has set out an ambitious five-fight plan, including a long-awaited bout against fellow British boxer Anthony Joshua, as the world heavyweight champion dismissed talk of retirement.

Halep appears before CAS to appeal four-year doping ban

Former world number one Simona Halep appeared before the Court of Arbitration for Sport on Wednesday to appeal her four-year doping ban in what is expected to be a three-day hearing.

Messi wows Tokyo fans days after Hong Kong no-show

Inter Miami's Lionel Messi played 30 minutes of a friendly match in Japan on Wednesday, days after his no-show in a similar match sparked fury in Hong Kong.

North returns as Wales ring changes for England

George North was recalled by Wales as Warren Gatland made wholesale alterations to his side for Saturday's Six Nations match against England at Twickenham.

Messi wows Tokyo fans in friendly defeat by Kobe

Inter Miami's Lionel Messi pleased Tokyo fans on Wednesday in a friendly match that ended in a 4-3 penalty shootout loss to Vissel Kobe after the game ended goalless.

Bastianini sets unofficial MotoGP Sepang lap record on day two testing

Italian Enea Bastianini shattered the MotoGP unofficial lap record at the Sepang Circuit during a dramatic second day pre-season test on Wednesday just hours after day one fastest rider Jorge Martin achieved it.

From Asian Cup final to Premier League? Jordan's coach hopes so

Jordan coach Hussein Ammouta hopes their surprise run to the Asian Cup final will spark broader development in the country's football and propel Jordanian players into the Premier League.

Knives out for Klinsmann after South Korea's 'shameful' Asian Cup exit

Jurgen Klinsmann's position as South Korea coach came under intense pressure on Wednesday after what local media called a "shameful" and "humiliating" Asian Cup semi-final defeat to Jordan.

New Zealand hammer South Africa by 281 runs in first Test

Black Caps seamer Kyle Jamieson claimed four wickets on Wednesday to drive New Zealand to a 281-run win over South Africa with a day to spare in the first Test.

Irving returns to inflict defeat on Brooklyn

On the first anniversary of his trade to Dallas, Kyrie Irving returned to Brooklyn on Tuesday and showed his old team what they had lost with 36 points as the Mavericks beat the Nets 119-107.

From 'Mr. Irrelevant' to 'Mr. Right': Purdy plots Super Bowl ambush

Just under two years ago, Brock Purdy was a little-known college quarterback embarking on an NFL career with few expectations.

France's Paul Willemse to miss two Six Nations matches over red card

France second row Paul Willemse will miss the Six Nations matches against Scotland and Italy after he was suspended for four weeks on Tuesday for a red card in the defeat to Ireland.

Pochettino won't lose his hair over Chelsea crisis

Mauricio Pochettino insists he won't lose his hair because of Chelsea's dismal form as the under-fire Blues boss called for perspective over their slump.

Sadiq blows chances to earn Real Sociedad cup semi lead at Mallorca

Real Sociedad striker Umar Sadiq spurned a string of opportunities to earn his team a first leg-advantage in a 0-0 Copa del Rey semi-final draw at Real Mallorca.

Tah strikes late to send Leverkusen to German Cup semis

Jonathan Tah scored in the 90th minute to send Bayer Leverkusen through to the German Cup semis, with a 3-2 win at home over Stuttgart on Tuesday.

Six Nations blow for France as Willemse suspended for four weeks

France suffered another blow to their Six Nations hopes on Tuesday when lock Paul Willemse was suspended for four weeks over his sending-off in their loss to Ireland.

Paris Olympics chief says he faces legal probe over pay

Paris Olympics chief organiser Tony Estanguet on Tuesday confirmed that French investigators had opened a legal probe into his pay, six months before the Games begin.

Broos hoping South Africa's collective strength can see off Nigerian stars

South Africa might not have a superstar like Victor Osimhen, but Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos is hopeful his team's collective strength can help them overcome Nigeria in Wednesday's Africa Cup of Nations semi-final.

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