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Rampaging Marquez hungry for more as MotoGP heads to Spain
Marc Marquez is determined to continue his blistering start to the MotoGP season as the riders gear up this weekend for their first visit to Spain.

'Greatest-ever' Vardy to leave Leicester at end of season
Leicester captain Jamie Vardy will leave the former Premier League champions at the end of the season, the relegated club announced on Thursday.

Alcaraz withdraws from Madrid Open with injury
World number three Carlos Alcaraz withdrew from the Madrid Open on Thursday with a thigh injury, in a blow for his French Open title defence preparations.

Newcastle boss Howe returns to work after pneumonia
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe has returned to work at the club's training centre after recovering from pneumonia, the Premier League outfit said on Thursday.

Georgia's rugby dreams built on wild folk game
Hundreds of men went charging through the Georgian village of Shukhuti as they grappled for control of a wine-soaked leather ball -- a frenzied folk game locals say is the bedrock of the Caucasus country's prowess on the modern-day rugby field.

Tatum-less Celtics take hard-fought victory as Cavs, Rockets win
Bloodied and bruised, the defending champion Boston Celtics warned NBA rivals who want to intimidate them with a physical style that they are ready to trade blows with anybody.

Tigres fight back for draw with Cruz Azul in CONCACAF semi
A header from Juan Jose Purata six minutes from the end gave Tigres UANL a 1-1 draw at home to Cruz Azul in their all-Mexican semi-final, first leg of the CONCACAF Champions Cup on Wednesday.

Inter return to tough Scudetto defence after treble dream dies
Inter Milan head into the final straight of their title battle with Napoli locked on points at the top of Serie A and reeling from a crushing derby defeat which ended the champions' hopes of the treble.

Tatum-less Celtics win to join Cavs with 2-0 NBA playoff edge
Bloodied and bruised, the defending champion Boston Celtics outlasted Orlando to seize command of their NBA playoff series on Wednesday while the Cleveland Cavaliers held off Miami, keeping their series lead.

Wallabies centre Ikitau signs on for Exeter stint
Wallabies centre Len Ikitau will join Premiership side Exeter for a short stint before returning to Australia ahead of the 2026 international season, the player and the club announced Thursday.

Titans eye QB Ward with top pick in NFL Draft
University of Miami quarterback Cam Ward is expected to be selected by the Tennessee Titans as the first pick in Thursday's NFL Draft.

Arsenal lacked 'energy' in Palace draw as Liverpool prepare to seal title
Mikel Arteta admitted Arsenal have to get their "energy" back for the Champions League showdown with Paris Saint-Germain after a lacklustre 2-2 draw against Crystal Palace left Liverpool on the brink of winning the Premier League.

Real Madrid win at Getafe to keep La Liga title hopes alive
Arda Guler struck the only goal as Real Madrid won 1-0 at Getafe on Wednesday to claw back to within four points of La Liga leaders Barcelona.

Liverpool on brink of title after Arsenal held by Palace
Liverpool are on the brink of winning the Premier League title after Arsenal were held to a 2-2 draw by Crystal Palace on Wednesday.

Jovic shoots AC Milan into Italian Cup final with derby double
Luka Jovic fired AC Milan into the final of the Italian Cup with a brace in Wednesday's convincing 3-0 derby win over Inter Milan which sent his team through 4-1 on aggregate.

Former USA boss Arena suggests Pochettino doesn't 'understand' role
Former USA head coach Bruce Arena has criticised the appointment of Argentina Mauricio Pochettino to the role, saying that foreign coaches can't understand the importance of the job.

Bilbao edge Las Palmas to close on Champions League qualification
Inaki Williams fired Athletic Bilbao to a 1-0 home win over Las Palmas in La Liga on Wednesday to strengthen their chances of direct qualification for next season's Champions League.

Swiatek hardened by going 'through the worst' after doping ban
Iga Swiatek admits the strict doping protocols can be stressful for players but feels like she has "been through the worst" after surviving her positive test over contaminated melatonin.

Swiatek glad for high expectations ahead of Madrid title defence
Iga Swiatek says she has grown accustomed to the high pressure of expectations she shoulders each clay-court season and that she is "grateful" for the public's "high hopes" for her.

Rohit, Boult star as Mumbai surge into IPL top four
Star batsman Rohit Sharma smashed 76 and pace bowler Trent Boult claimed 4-26 as Mumbai Indians thrashed Sunrisers Hyderabad to move up to third in the IPL table on Wednesday.

McIlroy says his Masters win 'resonated' with public
Masters champion Rory McIlroy said the public's reaction to his enthralling victory at Augusta National had shown that his journey had connected with people in a special way.

Magnificent Pogacar soars to Fleche Wallonne triumph
Tadej Pogacar powered up the steepest part of the final Ardennes hill Wednesday to reclaim the Fleche Wallonne Ardennes classic title after a cold and rainy 205km slog over 11 climbs.

Olazabal to return as European Ryder Cup vice-captain
Jose Maria Olazabal will reprise his role as a vice-captain for Europe's Ryder Cup team at Bethpage Black in September, the European Tour announced on Wednesday.

Sabalenka expecting 'big chance' to win on Madrid clay
World number one Aryna Sabalenka believes she will have "big chances" to perform well on clay this season, should she recapture the level she showed during last year's Madrid Open final against Iga Swiatek.

Muzarabani takes nine as Zimbabwe celebrate Bangladesh first Test win
Blessing Muzarabani's nine-wicket match figures and determined batting helped Zimbabwe stun Bangladesh by three wickets in the first match of the two-Test series in Sylhet on Wednesday.

Champions League spot would be 'Premier League trophy' for Man City: Nunes
Matheus Nunes says Champions League qualification would be Manchester City's "Premier League trophy" after a poor campaign by their stellar standards.

Muzarabani takes six as Bangladesh set Zimbabwe 174 to win
Fast bowler Blessing Muzarabani's second-best career haul of 6-72 restricted Bangladesh to 255 in their second innings Wednesday, leaving Zimbabwe needing 174 runs to win the first Test at Sylhet.

Lakers level NBA playoff series, Pacers and Thunder win again
Luka Doncic scored 31 points and LeBron James added 21 as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 94-85 to level their NBA Western Conference playoff series at one game apiece on Tuesday.

Ronaldo hunts Asian Champions League glory in Saudi-hosted finals
Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr are one of three big-spending Saudi Arabian clubs hunting AFC Champions League glory on home soil when the final knockout stages begin on Friday.

A stadium and a jersey for Argentina's 'Captain' Francis
From a commemorative jersey to a stadium in his name, Argentine football plans a slew of tributes to its late "Captain" Pope Francis, eulogized as the ultimate team player.

96.com Congratulates Burnley FC on Premier League Promotion
As the official front-of-shirt sponsor for Burnley's men's and women's teams, 96.com extends heartfelt congratulations to the players, staff, and fans for this remarkable achievement, secured through an extraordinary EFL Championship campaign.

Guardiola joy as Man City go third after dramatic win over Villa
Pep Guardiola admitted his wild celebration of Matheus Nunes's stoppage-time winner against Aston Villa felt strange because Manchester City don't score as many late goals as their Premier League rivals.