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Fernandez trumps MotoGP championship duo to grab Indonesia pole

Spain's Raul Fernandez took a memorable first pole position in his MotoGP career in Indonesia on Saturday to grab the limelight from the championship battlers.

Lyon blow chance to go top after loss at Lens

Lyon missed the chance to go top of Ligue 1 on Friday after sliding to their first defeat of the season, losing 2-1 at Lens.

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Montoya returns to lead Argentina against Scotland

Julian Montoya is back to lead Argentina against Scotland at Murrayfield on Saturday as the Pumas look to finish 2022 with a flourish.

Fati shines as Spain beat Jordan in World Cup warm-up

Ansu Fati scored his first Spain goal for over two years as Luis Enrique's side beat Jordan 3-1 on Thursday in a World Cup warm-up friendly in Amman.

South Africa's Erasmus banned for two games over latest referee tweets

South Africa director of rugby Rassie Erasmus was suspended by World Rugby on Thursday following his criticism of refereeing decisions during the ongoing Autumn Nations Series.

Irish reinforced as Sexton returns for Aussie Test

Johnny Sexton returns along with several other regular first choice players to Ireland's starting line-up for Saturday's Autumn Series match with Australia at Lansdowne Road with the hosts seeking a record-equalling 12th successive home Test win.

All Blacks' Retallick relishing winning 100th cap against 'smart' Farrell'

New Zealand's Brodie Retallick and England's Owen Farrell are both set to win a 100th cap for their respective countries at Twickenham on Saturday, with the All Blacks' lock looking forward to renewing a longstanding rivalry.

Germany arrive in Qatar as Iran shrug off protest talk

Four-time winners Germany arrived at the World Cup in Qatar on Thursday while Iran's captain urged his team to focus on football rather than anti-government protests that have rocked his country.

Verstappen attacks media for ‘sickening’ reports

Max Verstappen on Thursday hit back at what he called "sickening" and "unacceptable" news reports and online threats following his refusal to follow team orders at last Sunday’s Brazilian Grand Prix.

Banned FIFA official Warner loses extradition appeal, vows to fight on

Banned former FIFA vice-president Jack Warner has lost his appeal against extradition to the United States but has vowed to fight on against corruption charges.

Wimbledon to allow female players dress code exemption over period concerns

Wimbledon will allow female players to wear dark-coloured undershorts from next year's tournament to ease anxiety over playing during their period, the All England Club announced on Thursday.

World Cup heat no sweat for England, says Coady

England defender Conor Coady said Gareth Southgate's team would "embrace" the sweltering conditions in Qatar as they prepare for their World Cup opener against Iran on Monday.

Nadal leaves ATP Finals with consolation win over Ruud

Rafael Nadal saved some honour on Thursday, beating Casper Ruud 7-5, 7-5, as he bowed out of the ATP Finals in Turin at the pool stage.

Veteran Giroud eyeing Henry's France goal record at World Cup

Olivier Giroud is hoping to break Thierry Henry's record and become France's all-time leading goalscorer at this year's World Cup as he comes into the tournament in Qatar after a fine run of form with AC Milan.

Injured Mane still in Munich ahead of World Cup opener: source

Sadio Mane is still in Munich recovering from injury while Senegal prepare for their opening match of the World Cup, a source from the country's football association told AFP on Thursday.

Foster says Retallick 'heart and soul' of All Blacks ahead of 100th cap

New Zealand coach Ian Foster hailed Brodie Retallick as the "heart and soul" of the All Blacks as the lock prepared to win his 100th Test cap.

FIFA President Infantino to stand unopposed for third term

FIFA President Gianni Infantino will stand unopposed for a third term as head of world football's governing body next year, FIFA confirmed on Thursday.

World player of the year Dupont, 2019 winner Du Toit suspended for seeing red

World player of the year Antoine Dupont has received an eight-week ban reduced to four for his red card in France's fractious 30-26 Test win over world champions South Africa last weekend.

Schumacher plans to return to F1 after losing seat to Hulkenberg

Mick Schumacher plans to fight back and return to Formula One, he said Thursday after Haas confirmed that fellow-German Nico Hulkenberg will take the seat next season.

Wales aiming to 'show how good' they are in World Cup return

Wales defender Ethan Ampadu on Thursday said the team want to prove "how good" they are as the country returns to the World Cup for the first time since 1958.

'Tough' Farrell reaches 100th Test milestone against All Blacks

Owen Farrell will become only the third player to win a hundred caps for England when he leads out the team against New Zealand at Twickenham on Saturday.

Germany arrive in Qatar after Messi makes his entrance

Four-time winners Germany arrived at the World Cup in Qatar on Thursday after Argentina superstar Lionel Messi touched down to launch his final bid to win football's biggest prize.

New Zealand's Retallick returns to win 100th cap against England

New Zealand lock Brodie Retallick is set to win his 100th cap after being named in the All Blacks' starting XV to play England at Twickenham on Saturday.

Sports world tries to sidestep collapse of sponsor FTX

The collapse of the cryptocurrency exchange FTX has sent shockwaves through sport, which the platform used widely to build its brand.

Australia cruise to six-wicket win over England in first ODI

A superb Dawid Malan century was in vain as Australia cruised to a six-wicket win over England in their first one-day international at the Adelaide Oval on Thursday.

Worker deaths take a toll on World Cup host Qatar

The number of worker deaths from Qatar's giant World Cup campaign may never be known but the debate has already taken a toll on the Gulf state's name, experts say.

Alcaraz hails 'great achievement' at finishing youngest ever world number one

Carlos Alcaraz said ending the year as the youngest ever tennis world number one was "an amazing achievement" and a reward for his hard work.

Aleksandr Gorshkov, half of first ice dance Olympic gold medal pair, dies

Russian skater Aleksandr Gorshkov, the first Olympic ice dancing champion and president of the Russian Figure Skating Federation, has died at the age of 76, the federation said Thursday.

Hulkenberg replaces Schumacher at Haas for 2023 F1 season

Nico Hulkenberg will replace fellow German Mick Schumacher at Haas in 2023, the U.S. Formula One team announced Thursday.

Magnificent Malan saves England in first ODI against Australia

Dawid Malan scored a magnificent 134 as England recovered from a poor start to post 287-9 in the first one-day international against Australia at the Adelaide Oval on Thursday.

Hamilton targets future on return to scene of rancorous 'injustice'

Lewis Hamilton returns to the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix this weekend 11 months on from one of the most rancorous days in Formula One history insisting he has put the past behind him.

Messi, Argentina land in Qatar after 5-0 World Cup warm-up win

Argentina and superstar Lionel Messi arrived in Qatar for the World Cup early on Thursday, just hours after a 5-0 warm-up victory, while defending champions France have also touched down in Doha.

Titans hit by injuries for Packers clash

The injury-hit Tennessee Titans will be without at least four regular starters for Thursday's clash with the Green Bay Packers and key defensive tackle Jeffrey Simmons' involvement is questionable, the team said.

Golf's PGA Tour, DP World Tour faces new lawsuit

The PGA Tour faces another lawsuit as the legal battle over the conflict with the Saudi-backed LIV Golf circuit rumbles on.

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