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'Not the right moment' to discuss future, says Alonso
Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso said Thursday it was "not the right moment for me to talk about" his future, with the in-demand coach linked to Bayern Munich and Liverpool.
Former Portugal, Porto coach Artur Jorge dies
Former Portugal and European Cup-winning Porto coach Artur Jorge has died aged 78, his family announced on Thursday.
Tearful tributes for Kenyan marathon prodigy Kiptum
Hundreds of grieving people paid an emotional tribute on Thursday to marathon prodigy Kelvin Kiptum, who died in a car crash earlier this month.
England bring in Robinson, Bashir for fourth India Test
Fast bowler Ollie Robinson was named in the England team for the fourth Test against India in Ranchi starting Friday with spinner Shoaib Bashir also getting the nod.
Ex-Brazil star Dani Alves sentenced to 4.5 years in jail for rape
A Spanish court on Thursday sentenced former Brazil international Dani Alves to four and a half years in prison after finding him guilty of raping a young woman at a Barcelona nightclub in December 2022.
World no. 1 Vu endures difficult start to LPGA Thailand defence
World number one Lilia Vu made a difficult start to the defence of her LPGA Thailand crown on Thursday after shooting a one-over-par 73 for a share of 60th.
India ready for turner in fourth Test after Stokes questions pitch
India said Thursday they are primed for whatever the pitch has in store for the fourth Test but expect it to favour spinners, after England captain Ben Stokes said he "had never seen anything like" the Ranchi wicket.
Kewell's Yokohama spearhead challengers to champions Kobe in J-League
Harry Kewell's Yokohama F-Marinos and Asian champions Urawa Red Diamonds spearhead the teams looking to dethrone title-holders Vissel Kobe when Japan's J-League kicks off on Friday.
Australia's Foketi hospitalised after suffering neck injury in training
Australia centre Lalakai Foketi was rushed to hospital on Thursday after suffering a neck injury at a NSW Waratahs training session ahead of the Super Rugby season.
Messi the creator as Miami win in MLS opener
Lionel Messi created both goals as Inter Miami made a winning start to the new Major League Soccer season with a 2-0 victory over Real Salt Lake on Wednesday.
Sumo great Hakuho facing demotion over protege's alleged bullying
Sumo's greatest champion Hakuho is facing an embarrassing demotion in his new role as stablemaster after his protege was accused of physically abusing other wrestlers, local media said.
No room for sentiment as Ireland's Beirne prepares for Wales Test
He may have a Welsh wife and even enjoyed a spell playing in the country but there will be no room for sentiment on Saturday for Ireland lock Tadhg Beirne as he bids to help his side make it three wins from three Six Nations matches with victory over Wales.
Bergamasco backs Italy to cause 'doubting' France problems in Six Nations
Ex-Italy centre Mirco Bergamasco said his former side can cause problems for France's creaking defence in the Six Nations on Sunday and hope for just a second win in the competition since 2015.
MLS chief blasts referees union over lockout
Major League Soccer commissioner Don Garber has hit out at referee union members after talks broke down leaving the league to start the new season without their top referees.
Man Utd's Shaw could miss rest of season
Manchester United left-back Luke Shaw's season could be over after he suffered a significant hamstring injury.
Galeno stuns timid Arsenal with late Porto winner
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta bemoaned his team's lack of cutting edge as Galeno's sublime stoppage-time goal earned Porto a 1-0 win in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie on Wednesday.
'Huge player' Osimhen gives Napoli Barca draw and new hope
Victor Osimhen was described as "a huge player" after marking his return for Napoli with a goal that gave the Italian champions a 1-1 draw with Barcelona and hope that a dreadful season might have reached a turning point.
Injury-hit Liverpool produce 'fireworks' to blow away Luton
Jurgen Klopp said his injury-ravaged Liverpool produced "fireworks" to come from a goal down to beat Luton 4-1 and open up a four-point lead at the top of the Premier League on Wednesday.
Galeno stuns Arsenal with late Porto winner in Champions League
Galeno curled in a sublime stoppage-time strike as FC Porto defeated Arsenal 1-0 in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie in Portugal on Wednesday.
Returning hero Osimhen snatches Champions League draw with Barca
Victor Osimhen made a special return to action for Napoli on Wednesday after his goal gave the Italian champions a 1-1 draw with Barcelona in the last 16 of the Champions League.
Injury-hit Liverpool roar back against Luton to surge four points clear
An injury-ravaged Liverpool fought back from a goal down to beat Luton 4-1 and open up a four-point lead at the top of the Premier League on Wednesday.
Woods's son Charlie to play in PGA tournament pre-qualifier
Charlie Woods, 15-year-old son of 15-time major champion Tiger Woods, will play in Thursday's pre-qualifier for the US PGA Tour Cognizant Classic in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.
Injured Alcaraz says he'll be ready for Indian Wells title defense
World number two Carlos Alcaraz says the ankle sprain that forced him out of the ATP Rio Open will sideline him for "a few days" but he'll be ready for his Indian Wells title defense after an exhibition against Rafael Nadal in Las Vegas.
Ronaldo scores as Al Nassr ease into Champions League quarters
Cristiano Ronaldo guided Al Nassr into the quarter-finals of the Asian Champions League on Wednesday as the Saudi Arabian side defeated domestic rivals Al Fayha 2-0 to progress 3-0 on aggregate.
Duplantis says he is in 'good shape' and aiming for vault record
Despite a slow start to the season, Olympic pole vault champion Armand Duplantis said he is aiming to break his world record in Clermont-Ferrand five months before returning to France for the Paris Games.
LIV Golf's Niemann among trio invited to play Masters
LIV golfer Joaquin Niemann has accepted a special invitation to play the Masters along with Japan's Ryo Hisatsune and Denmark's Thorbjorn Olesen, Augusta National said Wednesday.
Verstappen dominates testing as Wolff says Horner probe 'issue for all F1'
Three-time world champion Max Verstappen gave his struggling rivals little hope for optimism ahead of the new Formula One season when he dominated the first day of winter testing on Wednesday.
Murray beaten in Doha by Czech teenager Mensik
Andy Murray suffered another setback with a marathon loss to Czech teenager Jakub Mensik in the Qatar Open second round on Wednesday.
Afghanistan win three-run thriller, but Sri Lanka take T20 series
Afghanistan salvaged some pride on Wednesday when they secured a nail-biting three-run win over hosts Sri Lanka in the third T20 international, the last game of their multi-format tour.
All change please: Who's in and out at Europe's top clubs
First, it was Liverpool's Jurgen Klopp, then Xavi at Barcelona and on Wednesday it was announced that Bayern Munich's Thomas Tuchel will also be quitting as a coach at the end of the season.
Ratcliffe wants Man Utd to knock 'enemies' Man City, Liverpool off their perch
Manchester United's new co-owner Jim Ratcliffe said the English giants have much to learn from "enemies" Manchester City and Liverpool as he echoed Alex Ferguson by vowing to knock the pair "off their perch" within three years.
Business as usual for world champion Verstappen in F1 testing
Three-time world champion Max Verstappen gave his struggling rivals little hope for optimism ahead of the new Formula One season when he dominated the first day of winter testing on Wednesday.