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沙田晨操多駒備戰「盈好威楓」課後受姚本輝關注

姚本輝馬房今季開齋後連續取得進帳，周日派馬數量及戰力俱足；「盈好威楓」完成大圈快跳後，練馬師即向騎者了解情況。

Everton boss Moyes backs 'club decision' to drop Grealish for Newcastle tie

David Moyes pointedly praised Everton's "really good values" after Jack Grealish was dropped for breaching club discipline prior to Thursday's 3-1 win over Newcastle in the League Cup.

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Haaland's five-goal haul a warning to Man City's Champions League rivals

Manchester City are into the Champions League quarter-finals for a sixth consecutive season, but Erling Haaland's five-goal haul in a 7-0 destruction of RB Leipzig put Europe on warning that this time may be different for the Premier League champions.

Medvedev tops Zverev in 'crazy' match to reach Indian Wells quarter-finals

Daniil Medvedev shook off a second-set fall to beat Alexander Zverev 6-7 (5/7), 7-6 (7/5), 7-5 on Tuesday, the "crazy" victory pushing him into the Indian Wells quarter-finals for the first time.

Haaland 'ate us up' says Leipzig's Henrichs

RB Leipzig defender Benjamin Henrichs said his side were "eaten up" by an Erling Haaland-led Manchester City who romped to a 7-0 home victory to reach the Champions League last eight on Tuesday.

Inter Milan frustrate Porto to reach Champions League quarters

Inter Milan held off Porto in a gritty 0-0 draw on Tuesday to reach the Champions League quarter-finals, with a 1-0 aggregate triumph.

Haaland hits five to ease Man City into Champions League quarters

Erling Haaland equalled a Champions League record with a five-goal haul to ease Manchester City into the quarter-finals at RB Leipzig's expense as a 7-0 win for the English champions secured an 8-1 aggregate victory on Tuesday.

Medvedev shakes off fall to beat Zverev, reach Indian Wells quarter-finals

Daniil Medvedev shook off a mid-match ankle injury to beat Alexander Zverev 6-7 (5/7), 7-6 (7/5), 7-5 on Tuesday to reach the Indian Wells quarter-finals for the first time and push his ATP win streak to 17 matches.

Alvarez to face Ryder in Mexico 'homecoming'

Undisputed super-middleweight king Saul "Canelo" Alvarez will defend his title against Britain's John Ryder in Guadalajara in May, the first time the Mexican superstar has fought in his homeland since 2011.

Haaland hits five to match Champions League record

Erling Haaland matched the record for goals scored in a single Champions League game by hitting five as Manchester City put RB Leipzig to the sword on Tuesday.

Liverpool will try to beat Madrid with one percent chance - Klopp

Jurgen Klopp said Tuesday his Liverpool team might only have a one percent chance of beating Real Madrid to reach the Champions League quarter-finals, but they will try to use it.

De Bruyne back as Man City eye Champions League quarters

Kevin De Bruyne returned to Manchester City's starting line-up as the English champions looked to progress to the Champions League quarter-finals for the sixth consecutive season against RB Leipzig on Tuesday.

Eintracht's Glasner focussing on Napoli comeback despite away fan ban

Eintracht Frankfurt manager Oliver Glasner said Tuesday that he is not worried about a lack of away support as his team try to overturn a two-goal deficit at Napoli and reach the Champions League quarter-finals.

World Cup 2026 to feature 12 groups of four teams

The expanded 2026 men's World Cup in North America will start with 12 groups of four teams, a change from the original planned format of 16 groups of three, football's world governing body FIFA announced on Tuesday.

Ireland's Healy warns against taking 'dangerous' England lightly

Ireland may be hot favourites to beat England and seal the Six Nations Grand Slam this weekend but veteran prop Cian Healy said on Tuesday their opponents were "bloody dangerous" despite a record 53-10 thumping by France.

Man Utd's Garnacho vows to come back stronger after injury

Alejandro Garnacho has vowed to come back "stronger than ever" after being ruled out for Manchester United and world champions Argentina due to an injury suffered against Southampton on Sunday.

Ramsey named Wales captain after Bale retirement

Aaron Ramsey was named as the new Wales captain on Tuesday following the retirement of Gareth Bale, as the team prepare for their opening Euro 2024 qualifiers.

Unopposed Infantino set for third term as FIFA president

Gianni Infantino is set to be waved in for a third four-year term as FIFA president when world football's governing body holds its annual congress in the Rwandan capital Kigali on Thursday.

Golf's governing bodies propose rule change to reduce ball distance

Golf's governing bodies have proposed a new rule to give tournament organisers the option to require the use of a distance-reducing ball over fears that elite players are taming courses too easily.

Ancelotti's Madrid will try to beat Liverpool, not make 'calculations'

Real Madrid will go on the attack against Liverpool this week instead of trying to protect their Champions League last 16 first leg advantage, coach Carlo Ancelotti said on Tuesday.

Freiburg coach Streich extends deal

Christian Streich has extended his deal as Freiburg coach, the Bundesliga club announced on Tuesday.

South Africa, West Indies start new one-day era

South Africa have a new coach and the West Indies a new captain as they start a three-match one-day international series at Buffalo Park in East London on Thursday.

Alcaraz, Swiatek march on at Indian Wells, Murray falls

Carlos Alcaraz fended off tenacious Tallon Griekspoor 7-6 (7/4), 6-3 on Monday to reach the fourth round at Indian Wells as he and women's top seed Iga Swiatek passed tough tests in the California desert.

Trout blast puts US back on track at World Baseball Classic

Mike Trout smashed a three-run home run as the USA bounced back from their shock defeat to Mexico to rout Canada 12-1 in their World Baseball Classic pool game on Monday.

Antetokounmpo return sparks Bucks over Kings, Celtics upset

Giannis Antetokounmpo returned from injury with a vengeance on Monday, scoring 46 points to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a come-from-behind 133-124 victory over the in-form Sacramento Kings.

Australia call up teenage Manchester City midfielder Robertson

Manchester City midfielder Alex Robertson was called up by Australia on Tuesday and is set to become the third generation of his family to play for the Socceroos.

Top-ranked Swiatek holds off Andreescu to reach Indian Wells 4th round

World number one Iga Swiatek passed the test she'd been looking for, roaring through the tiebreaker to win a roller-coaster clash with Bianca Andreescu 6-3, 7-6 (7/1) to reach the fourth round at Indian Wells.

Celtics shocked by Rockets, Miami down Utah

Jaylen Brown erupted for 43 points but it was not enough to stop the Boston Celtics stumbling to a shock 111-109 defeat to the lowly Houston Rockets on Monday.

Kvaratskhelia channels Maradona as Napoli eye Champions League last eight

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia lived up to comparisons with icon Diego Maradona with a wonder goal which has Napoli on a high ahead of their Champions League showdown with Eintracht Frankfurt.

Madrid relying on injury-hit Benzema for more European glory

Karim Benzema has formed an essential part of Real Madrid's Champions League success, but there are doubts over whether his team can rely on him to extend their European domination this season.

Wimbledon champion Rybakina advances at Indian Wells, Fritz breezes

Reigning Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina punched her ticket to the fourth round at Indian Wells on Monday with a 6-3, 7-5 victory over former champion Paula Badosa.

Wawrinka outlasts Rune to reach Indian Wells round of 16

Three-time Grand Slam champion Stan Wawrinka scored a win for the old guard Monday, beating 19-year-old seventh seed Holger Rune 6-2, 6-7 (5/7), 7-5 to reach the fourth round at Indian Wells.

Wimbledon champion Rybakina reaches Indian Wells 4th rd