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Football overload leaves players near 'breaking point', warns Tebas

La Liga president Javier Tebas has warned that footballers have a "breaking point" as he highlighted the injury risks of an increasingly packed global calendar.

Man Utd do not deserve medals if Man City stripped of titles: Rooney

Wayne Rooney insists his old club Manchester United do not deserve Premier League winners' medals if Manchester City are stripped of their titles for breaking financial rules.

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Heart-scare Colbrelli has defibrillator fitted

Cycling's Sonny Colbrelli has been fitted with a defibrillator and discharged from hospital in Italy two weeks after collapsing at a bike race finish line, his team Bahrain Victorious said on Saturday.

Van der Poel 'hits peak form' heading into Covid-hit Tour of Flanders

Dutch rider Mathieu van der Poel warned his rivals he has hit his peak as he bids for a second win in the 273km Tour of Flanders over the cobbled climbs of the Flemish Ardennes in Belgium on Sunday.

Clinical Pakistan dismiss Australia for 210 in third ODI

Pakistan grabbed early wickets to dismiss Australia for just 210 runs Saturday in the series-deciding third day-night international in Lahore.

Liverpool go top thanks to perfect 10-game Premier League run

Liverpool moved top of the Premier League for the first time this year as Diogo Jota's header and a late Fabinho penalty saw off Watford 2-0.

Medvedev set for hernia op, expects to be out 1-2 months

World number two Daniil Medvedev announced Saturday he will undergo surgery to fix a hernia problem and could be sidelined for up to two months, casting doubt on his participation in next month's French Open.

Iran look to sanction England, US in World Cup showdown

Having fought to win the respect of Iran's football public, Dragan Skocic now has a World Cup showdown with England and a politically charged clash with the United States to cement his international standing.

Depleted Grizzlies stun Suns, Lakers fall despite return of James, Davis

The short-handed Memphis Grizzlies shocked the Phoenix Suns 122-114 on Friday to push their winning streak to seven games in a clash of the top two teams in the NBA.

Australia tip injured Perry to make final against England

Australia's star all-rounder Ellyse Perry was tipped Saturday to take her place in the Women's World Cup final against England despite a nagging back injury, but was unlikely to bowl.

Veteran French climber seeks new Everest route and record

A 70-year-old French climber is aiming to become the oldest person to climb Mount Everest without supplemental oxygen and at the same time find a new, safer route.

Tiger sanctuary: Woods has special bond with Augusta National

From his greatest triumphs to his darkest hours, Tiger Woods has been able to count on Augusta National as a sanctuary where he can focus on golf before supportive spectators.

Matsuyama nervous at joining Masters champions club

Defending Masters champion Hideki Matsuyama says he will start feeling nervous long before he tees off at Augusta National next week, notably at Tuesday's Masters Champions Dinner.

Golf's new world number one doesn't want anything to change

Scottie Scheffler hadn't won a title two months ago, but the American will arrive at the Masters as world number one and the planet's hottest golfer.

Tiger stirs Masters talk but several in hunt for green jacket

Injured Tiger Woods thrilled golf fans with a mere practice round at Augusta National, but other elite golfers who have competed since November 2020 definitely will try to win the 86th Masters.

Ruud powers past Cerundolo to set Miami title clash with Alcaraz

Carlos Alcaraz is one win away from creating Miami Open history after defeating defending champion Hubert Hurkacz in straight sets to book a final date on Sunday with Norway’s Casper Ruud.

2022 World Cup draw - who said what

Who said what at the draw for the 2022 World Cup on Friday:

Qatar 2022 World Cup draw: Group guide

AFP Sport examines each group following Friday's draw in Doha for the 2022 Qatar World Cup:

Warriors confirm Curry won't return before NBA playoffs

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry, sidelined by a sprained ligament in his left foot, won't return to action before the playoffs, the NBA team said Friday.

Brazil's Tite glad for extra time to prepare World Cup opener

Brazil coach Tite said he was happy to have been placed in Group G following Friday's World Cup draw in Doha as it will give his team more time to prepare.

Ruud powers past Cerundolo into Miami Open final

Norway's eighth-ranked Casper Ruud reached his first ATP Masters 1000 final on Friday, beating surprise package Francisco Cerundolo in straight sets at the Miami Open.

Pakistan's Shadab Khan signs for Yorkshire as Ballance takes a break

Pakistan all-rounder Shadab Khan has signed to play for Yorkshire in the Twenty20 Blast, the English county announced Friday.

Champions France 'have lot of respect' for World Cup rivals Denmark

France coach Didier Deschamps said the defending champions have "a lot of respect" for Denmark after the teams were drawn in the same World Cup group on Friday.

Southgate wary of lack of preparation time despite kind World Cup draw

England manager Gareth Southgate is wary of the little time he will have to prepare his squad for the 2022 World Cup despite a kind draw for the group stages on Friday.

Germany to face Spain at World Cup with 'negative memories' of friendly rout

Four-time champions Germany and 2010 winners Spain were drawn to meet in the same group at the World Cup finals on Friday.

Pogacar vows he won't get caught out at Tour of Flanders

Two-time Tour de France winner Tadej Pogacar says he expects a tense race in Sunday's prestigious one-day cobbled classic the Tour of Flanders.

Germany to face Spain at World Cup as draw pairs Iran and USA

Germany and Spain will clash at this year's World Cup after Friday's draw in Doha placed the two former winners in the same group, while geopolitical rivals the United States and Iran were also drawn together.

South Africa's Harmer in four-wicket Test return, admits to 'self-doubt'

Simon Harmer gave credit to English county Essex after spinning South Africa into a dominant position on the second day of the first Test against against Bangladesh at Kingsmead on Friday.

Masters champ Matsuyama pulls out of Texas Open with neck injury

Japan's Masters champion Hideki Matsuyama withdrew from the US PGA Tour Texas Open on Friday with a neck injury less than a week before he was set to launch his title defense at Augusta National.

Dias ruled out of Man City's crucial week

Pep Guardiola has revealed Portugal defender Ruben Dias will miss Manchester City's vital matches against Atletico Madrid and Liverpool next week.

Wales flanker James Davies retires due to concussion

Wales flanker James Davies has retired at the age of 31 because of concerns over long-term health risks following a concussion, it was announced Friday.

Harmer marks South Africa return after six years with four-wicket Test haul

Off-spinner Simon Harmer ended an absence of more than six years by taking four wickets and putting South Africa in charge on the second day of the first Test against Bangladesh at Kingsmead on Friday.

Immobile 'scapegoat' for Italy's World Cup flop, says Sarri

Lazio coach Maurizio Sarri said Friday that striker Ciro Immobile has become the "scapegoat" for Italy's failure to qualify for a second consecutive World Cup finals and claimed Serie A is "30 or 40 years behind" continental rivals.

Rangers lose Morelos for crucial Old Firm clash

Rangers top scorer Alfredo Morelos has been ruled out for Sunday's clash against Celtic with fears the Colombian could miss the rest of the season.

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