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Brighton defender Struijk's red card overturned

The red card shown to Brighton defender Pascal Struijk at Sunderland following an intervention by the video assistant referee (VAR) has been overturned, the Premier League club announced Wednesday.

Saudi league postpones three matches after Houthi attacks

The Saudi Arabian football league (SPL) has postponed three fixtures, including one involving Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr, following the dramatic escalation in the country's war with the Houthis.

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Alcaraz, Swiatek roll into Indian Wells quarters, Medvedev survives

Top seeds Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek eased into the Indian Wells quarter-finals on cue on Tuesday as in-form Daniil Medvedev defied injury in a wild three-set win over Alexander Zverev.

Mexico down Britain in World Baseball Classic, Canada back on track

Mexico defeated Great Britain 2-1 on Tuesday to stay on course for a place in the World Baseball Classic quarter-finals as Canada got their campaign back on track with a 5-0 defeat of Colombia.

'Once-in-a-lifetime' Ohtani has World Baseball semis in his sights

Japanese superstar Shohei Ohtani has been having a ball at the World Baseball Classic and is determined not to let Italy wipe the smile off his face in Thursday's quarter-final.

Bucks seal NBA playoff berth, Nuggets fall again

The Milwaukee Bucks became the first team to clinch an NBA playoff place on Tuesday after holding off a late rally from the Phoenix Suns to complete a 116-104 road victory in Arizona.

Alcaraz sails into Indian Wells quarter-finals as Draper retires

Top seed Carlos Alcaraz reached the Indian Wells quarter-finals Tuesday as Britain's Jack Draper retired from their fourth-round match with an injury to his right side.

Kvitova saves four match points to topple Pegula

Two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova saved four match points to shock third-ranked American Jessica Pegula 6-2, 3-6, 7-6 (13/11) on Tuesday to reach the quarter-finals at Indian Wells for the first time in seven years.

Nuggets fall again, Davis fires Lakers over Pelicans

The Denver Nuggets slumped to a fourth straight defeat on Tuesday as Fred VanVleet kept the Toronto Raptors' playoff hopes alive with a virtuoso display in a 125-110 victory.

Medvedev tops Zverev in 'crazy' Indian Wells match, Fritz, Kvitova advance

Daniil Medvedev shook off a second-set fall to beat Alexander Zverev 6-7 (5/7), 7-6 (7/5), 7-5 on Tuesday, the "crazy" victory pushing him into the Indian Wells quarter-finals for the first time.

Arteta won't compromise on Arsenal's bid for Europa and Premier League glory

Mikel Arteta insists Arsenal will not down tools in the Europa League to help their bid to win a first Premier League title for 19 years.

Work in progress Medvedev seeks to curb on-court outbursts

Daniil Medvedev makes no secret of his antipathy for the slow hard courts of Indian Wells, but the Russian admitted Tuesday he'd do better to shut up and play rather than vocally venting his frustration in every match.

Aussie Open champion Sabalenka reaches Indian Wells quarter-finals

Australian Open champion Aryna Sabalenka reached the Indian Wells quarter-finals for the first time on Tuesday, continuing her strong 2023 campaign with a battling 6-3, 2-6, 6-4 victory over Barbora Krejcikova.

Haaland's five-goal haul a warning to Man City's Champions League rivals

Manchester City are into the Champions League quarter-finals for a sixth consecutive season, but Erling Haaland's five-goal haul in a 7-0 destruction of RB Leipzig put Europe on warning that this time may be different for the Premier League champions.

Medvedev tops Zverev in 'crazy' match to reach Indian Wells quarter-finals

Daniil Medvedev shook off a second-set fall to beat Alexander Zverev 6-7 (5/7), 7-6 (7/5), 7-5 on Tuesday, the "crazy" victory pushing him into the Indian Wells quarter-finals for the first time.

Haaland 'ate us up' says Leipzig's Henrichs

RB Leipzig defender Benjamin Henrichs said his side were "eaten up" by an Erling Haaland-led Manchester City who romped to a 7-0 home victory to reach the Champions League last eight on Tuesday.

Inter Milan frustrate Porto to reach Champions League quarters

Inter Milan held off Porto in a gritty 0-0 draw on Tuesday to reach the Champions League quarter-finals, with a 1-0 aggregate triumph.

Haaland hits five to ease Man City into Champions League quarters

Erling Haaland equalled a Champions League record with a five-goal haul to ease Manchester City into the quarter-finals at RB Leipzig's expense as a 7-0 win for the English champions secured an 8-1 aggregate victory on Tuesday.

Medvedev shakes off fall to beat Zverev, reach Indian Wells quarter-finals

Daniil Medvedev shook off a mid-match ankle injury to beat Alexander Zverev 6-7 (5/7), 7-6 (7/5), 7-5 on Tuesday to reach the Indian Wells quarter-finals for the first time and push his ATP win streak to 17 matches.

Alvarez to face Ryder in Mexico 'homecoming'

Undisputed super-middleweight king Saul "Canelo" Alvarez will defend his title against Britain's John Ryder in Guadalajara in May, the first time the Mexican superstar has fought in his homeland since 2011.

Haaland hits five to match Champions League record

Erling Haaland matched the record for goals scored in a single Champions League game by hitting five as Manchester City put RB Leipzig to the sword on Tuesday.

Liverpool will try to beat Madrid with one percent chance - Klopp

Jurgen Klopp said Tuesday his Liverpool team might only have a one percent chance of beating Real Madrid to reach the Champions League quarter-finals, but they will try to use it.

De Bruyne back as Man City eye Champions League quarters

Kevin De Bruyne returned to Manchester City's starting line-up as the English champions looked to progress to the Champions League quarter-finals for the sixth consecutive season against RB Leipzig on Tuesday.

Eintracht's Glasner focussing on Napoli comeback despite away fan ban

Eintracht Frankfurt manager Oliver Glasner said Tuesday that he is not worried about a lack of away support as his team try to overturn a two-goal deficit at Napoli and reach the Champions League quarter-finals.

World Cup 2026 to feature 12 groups of four teams

The expanded 2026 men's World Cup in North America will start with 12 groups of four teams, a change from the original planned format of 16 groups of three, football's world governing body FIFA announced on Tuesday.

Ireland's Healy warns against taking 'dangerous' England lightly

Ireland may be hot favourites to beat England and seal the Six Nations Grand Slam this weekend but veteran prop Cian Healy said on Tuesday their opponents were "bloody dangerous" despite a record 53-10 thumping by France.

Man Utd's Garnacho vows to come back stronger after injury

Alejandro Garnacho has vowed to come back "stronger than ever" after being ruled out for Manchester United and world champions Argentina due to an injury suffered against Southampton on Sunday.

Ramsey named Wales captain after Bale retirement

Aaron Ramsey was named as the new Wales captain on Tuesday following the retirement of Gareth Bale, as the team prepare for their opening Euro 2024 qualifiers.

Unopposed Infantino set for third term as FIFA president

Gianni Infantino is set to be waved in for a third four-year term as FIFA president when world football's governing body holds its annual congress in the Rwandan capital Kigali on Thursday.

Golf's governing bodies propose rule change to reduce ball distance

Golf's governing bodies have proposed a new rule to give tournament organisers the option to require the use of a distance-reducing ball over fears that elite players are taming courses too easily.

Ancelotti's Madrid will try to beat Liverpool, not make 'calculations'

Real Madrid will go on the attack against Liverpool this week instead of trying to protect their Champions League last 16 first leg advantage, coach Carlo Ancelotti said on Tuesday.

Freiburg coach Streich extends deal

Christian Streich has extended his deal as Freiburg coach, the Bundesliga club announced on Tuesday.

South Africa, West Indies start new one-day era

South Africa have a new coach and the West Indies a new captain as they start a three-match one-day international series at Buffalo Park in East London on Thursday.

Alcaraz, Swiatek march on at Indian Wells, Murray falls

Carlos Alcaraz fended off tenacious Tallon Griekspoor 7-6 (7/4), 6-3 on Monday to reach the fourth round at Indian Wells as he and women's top seed Iga Swiatek passed tough tests in the California desert.

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