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Bottas opens up on dangerous weight-loss diet
Valtteri Bottas on Wednesday revealed he deliberately endured a dangerous near-starvation diet to control his weight during his second season as a Formula One driver with Williams 12 years ago.
Italian footballer and coaching bodies join Serie A in backing Malago as new FA chief
Italy's player and coaching associations on Thursday joined Serie A in endorsing Giovanni Malago, who headed the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, for the presidency of Italy's football federation (FIGC).
Pogacar increases hold on Romandie lead with sprint win
Tadej Pogacar continued to dominate the Tour de Romandie on Thursday, winning a sprint finish to take the second full stage the day after winning the mountainous opener.
Ruud's Madrid title defence ended by Blockx, Andreeva into final
Up-and-coming Belgian Alexander Blockx ended the title defence of Casper Ruud by defeating the former world number two 6-4, 6-4 to reach the Madrid Open semi-finals on Thursday, while Mirra Andreeva booked her spot in the women's final.
Infantino re-election boost after securing Asia, Africa backing
FIFA President Gianni Infantino's hopes of securing re-election as the head of world football received a massive boost on Thursday after pledges of support from the African and Asian regional confederations.
Du Plessis says Dutch talent is 'secret sauce' of new Euro T20 franchise
Former South Africa captain Faf du Plessis believes local Dutch players will be the "secret sauce" for his Rotterdam franchise in a new European Twenty20 competition.
Saudi wealth fund to cut LIV golf funding after 2026 season
Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) is cutting funding for the breakaway LIV Golf league after the 2026 season, a spokesperson from the fund told AFP on Thursday.
Ruud's Madrid title defence ended by Belgian Blockx
Up-and-coming Belgian Alexander Blockx ended the title defence of Casper Ruud by defeating the former world number two 6-4, 6-4 to reach the Madrid Open semi-finals on Thursday.
LIV Golf looking for new partners amid Saudi pullout reports
LIV Golf said on Thursday it was seeking to secure "long-term financial partners", amid rumours Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund will stop financing the series at the end of the 2026 season.
Mainoo signs new five-year Man Utd contract
Kobbie Mainoo has signed a new contract at Manchester United that will keep him at Old Trafford until 2031, bringing an end to months of uncertainty over his future.
Mainoo signs new Man Utd contract
Kobbie Mainoo has signed a new contract at Manchester United that will keep him at the club until 2031, bringing an end to months of uncertainty over his future.
Burnley boss Parker leaves club after relegation
Scott Parker has left his position as head coach of Burnley by mutual consent following the club's relegation from the Premier League, it was announced on Thursday.
IPL fines Rajasthan's Parag for vaping in dressing room
Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag has been fined a quarter of his match fee for vaping in the dressing room during a game, the Indian Premier League said Thursday.
Hero's welcome in Kenya for marathon record-breaker Sawe
There was a hero's welcome for marathon world record-breaker Sabastian Sawe as he returned to Kenya and was lauded by President William Ruto on Thursday.
Pistons stay alive, Lakers can't stop Rockets
Cade Cunningham kept top-seeded Detroit's NBA playoff run alive against the Orlando Magic, as the Los Angeles Lakers again failed to close out their series with Houston on Wednesday.
Inoue wary of 'clever' Nakatani in sold-out Tokyo superfight
Japan's Naoya Inoue said he will face a "clever, serious" opponent in fellow unbeaten countryman Junto Nakatani when they clash in front of 55,000 at a sold-out Tokyo Dome on Saturday.
Top-seeded Pistons stay alive in playoffs with Magic win
An epic Cade Cunningham performance kept top-seeded Detroit's NBA playoff run alive in a crucial 116-109 victory over the Orlando Magic on Wednesday.
Iran, World Cup loom over FIFA Congress
Football's power brokers meet in Vancouver on Thursday as FIFA convenes its 76th Congress, a high‑stakes gathering less than two months before the biggest World Cup ever opens across Canada, Mexico and the United States.
Saudi to end LIV Golf funding this year: reports
Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund will stop financing LIV Golf at the end of the 2026 season, throwing the future of the breakaway tour into serious doubt, US media reported Wednesday.
'This cannot happen': Arsenal's Arteta livid over Eze penalty review
Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta was left raging at the decision to overturn a penalty his team had been awarded in their 1-1 Champions League semi-final first leg draw at Atletico Madrid on Wednesday.
Arsenal, Atletico trade penalties in Champions League semi-final draw
Julian Alvarez's penalty secured Atletico Madrid a 1-1 draw against Arsenal in a nervy Champions League semi-final first leg clash on Wednesday.
Palace boss Glasner eager for another trophy in Europe
Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner said Wednesday there was a "huge desire" among his squad to add to the club's trophy collection ahead of their UEFA Conference League semi-final against Shakhtar Donetsk.
PSG blow as Hakimi ruled out of Champions League semi-final return
Paris Saint-Germain defender Achraf Hakimi will miss the Champions League semi-final second leg at Bayern Munich next week due to a thigh injury, the European champions said on Wednesday.
Rickelton ton in vain as Hyderabad chase down 244 to beat Mumbai
Ryan Rickelton's maiden IPL century came in vain as Sunrisers Hyderabad chased down 244 to beat Mumbai Indians by six wickets in the Indian Premier League on Wednesday.
Draper out of French Open in fresh injury blow
Jack Draper announced Wednesday he had been ruled out of the French Open with a knee injury.
Liverpool 'expect Salah to be available' before Anfield exit
Liverpool said on Wednesday that they expected Mohamed Salah to be "available to play again before the end of this season" after injury threatened to disrupt the star striker's farewell to Anfield.
World snooker champion Zhao Xintong succumbs to 'Crucible curse'
Defending champion Zhao Xintong fell victim to the "Crucible curse" as he was knocked out of the World Snooker Championship on Wednesday following a 13-10 quarter-final defeat by Shaun Murphy.
Joshua warm-up defeat would 'kill' Fury fight, warns promoter Warren
Veteran boxing promoter Frank Warren has warned Anthony Joshua that defeat by Kristian Prenga would "kill" plans for a long-awaited clash against fellow British former world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury.
Sinner stops Jodar to book spot in Madrid Open semis
Jannik Sinner ended the inspired run of teen home favourite Rafael Jodar with a 6-2, 7-6 (7/0) victory at the Madrid Open on Wednesday to complete his set of semi-finals reached at all nine Masters 1000 tournaments.
Pogacar wins opening full stage to take Tour de Romandie lead
World champion Tadej Pogacar stamped his authority on the Tour de Romandie by sprinting to victory on Wednesday's opening full stage.
Pereira aiming to bring European glory back to Forest
Nottingham Forest boss Vitor Pereira has said he wants to emulate managerial great Brian Clough by bringing European glory to the club -- but does not expect a statue in the city.
Emery aims to write 'new chapter' in Europe with Villa
Unai Emery said he wanted to write a "new chapter" with Aston Villa as he prepares for a Europa League semi-final against fellow former European champions Nottingham Forest.