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Champion-elect Odermatt wins Kranjska Gora giant slalom

Marco Odermatt stormed to victory in Saturday's World Cup giant slalom in Kranjska Gora as the Swiss skier wrapped up his second successive overall title with his 10th win of the season.

Sasaki leads Japan to baseball win on disaster anniversary

Pitcher Roki Sasaki led Japan to a 10-2 win over the Czech Republic at the World Baseball Classic on Saturday, the 12th anniversary of the devastating 2011 earthquake and tsunami.

Shiffrin breaks ski record with 87th World Cup win

Mikaela Shiffrin became the most successful racer in the history of World Cup skiing as she won for the 87th time with victory in the slalom at Are on Saturday.

BBC sport output in chaos as Lineker taken off air in asylum row

The BBC's sport service was in meltdown on Saturday after pundits and commentators refused to work in support of presenter Gary Lineker, who was forced to "step back" after accusing the government of using Nazi-era rhetoric.

'Even' game as Gill ton powers India's reply but Australia still ahead

Shubman Gill's sparkling century and an unbeaten 59 by Virat Kohli kept India strong in their first innings reply against a persistent Australian spin attack in the fourth Test on Saturday.

South Africa win by 284 runs as West Indies collapse

South Africa's bowlers ripped through the West Indies batting as the hosts completed a 284-run win on the fourth day of the second Test at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg on Saturday.

Gill ton powers India's reply but Australia still ahead

Shubman Gill's sparkling century and an unbeaten 59 by Virat Kohli kept India strong in their first innings reply against a persistent Australian spin attack in the fourth Test on Saturday.

Benzema disputes 'liar' Deschamps' claim over World Cup fitness

Karim Benzema has responded to Didier Deschamps' claim that the striker told him "he wouldn't have been ready" to play at the World Cup because of an injury by implying the France coach was a "liar".

Rabada sparks West Indies collapse as South Africa hunt victory

Fast bowler Kagiso Rabada struck twice in three balls and sparked a West Indian collapse on the fourth day of the second Test against South Africa at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg on Saturday.

Brilliant Embiid leads Sixers comeback, Denver fall again

Joel Embiid scored 39 points and drained a superb game-winning jump shot with less than two seconds remaining as the Philadelphia 76ers completed a dramatic 120-119 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday.

India's Gill hits ton but Australia dismiss Pujara

Opener Shubman Gill hit his second Test century after overcoming a tough spell of run-making in India's strong reply on day three of the fourth match against Australia on Saturday.

Gill leads India's reply in 4th Australia Test

Shubman Gill struck a half-century after losing overnight partner Rohit Sharma early on day three to bring India to 129-1 at lunch in the fourth Test against Australia on Saturday.

Mitchell and Tickner lead New Zealand fightback against Sri Lanka

A stubborn century from Daryl Mitchell, a blazing 72 from Matt Henry and three wickets to Blair Tickner swung the momentum New Zealand's way in the first Test against Sri Lanka on Saturday.

Unreal! Thompson topples Tsitsipas at Indian Wells

Unseeded Australian Jordan Thompson grabbed one of the biggest wins of his career on Friday, ousting third-ranked Stefanos Tsitsipas 7-6 (7/0), 4-6, 7-6 (7/5) to reach the third round of the Indian Wells WTA and ATP Masters.

Mitchell anchors New Zealand revival against Sri Lanka

A stubborn Daryl Mitchell century and a rollicking 72 from Matt Henry boosted New Zealand to a slim first-innings lead over Sri Lanka in the first Test on Saturday.

Sexton expects Scotland to provide stern test of Ireland's slam worth

Ireland captain Johnny Sexton has warned his side they will be up against the best Scotland team of the Six Nations era when they continue the quest for a coveted Grand Slam at Murrayfield on Sunday.

Thompson topples Tsitsipas to reach Indian Wells 3rd round

Unseeded Australian Jordan Thompson grabbed one of the biggest wins of his career on Friday, ousting third-ranked Stefanos Tsitsipas 7-6 (7/0), 4-6, 7-6 (7/5) to reach the third round of the Indian Wells WTA and ATP Masters.

Aussie Thompson shocks third-ranked Tsitsipas at Indian Wells

Unseeded Australian Jordan Thompson shocked third-ranked Stefanos Tsitsipas 7-6, (7/0), 4-6, 7-6 (7/5) on Friday, his second career win over a top 10 player putting him into the third round at Indian Wells.

Sabalenka downs Rodina to reach Indian Wells third round

Australian Open champion Aryna Sabalenka eased into the third round of the Indian Wells WTA and ATP Masters 1000 on Friday with a 6-2, 6-0 victory over Evgeniya Rodina.

Bezuidenhout and Svensson in lead before play stopped at Players

South Africa's Christiaan Bezuidenhout and Canadian Adam Svensson shared the lead at the Players Championship on Friday before the second round was suspended due to an incoming storm.

Argentina goalie auctions World Cup gloves for $45K for cancer hospital

The gloves worn by Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano "Dibu" Martinez in the nail-biting penalty shootout with France at Qatar's World Cup final last year were auctioned Friday for $45,000 in aid of a children's cancer hospital.

For France's Flament playing at Twickenham is a homecoming

Thibaud Flament's rugby journey has taken an unusual route but on Saturday it arrives at a dreamed of destination when the lock forward steps out at Twickenham to start for France.

Ruud, Norrie, cruise into Indian Wells third round

Third-seeded Casper Ruud and former champion Cameron Norrie reached the third round of the Indian Wells WTA and ATP Masters 1000 with straight sets victories on Friday.

BBC takes Lineker off air after asylum row

Gary Lineker was told by the BBC to "step back" from presenting his football show on Friday after the former England star sparked an impartiality row by criticising the British government's new asylum policy.

Bavuma ends 'long journey' with century as South Africa take charge

Temba Bavuma said he tried to "stay in the moment" as he approached a long-awaited second Test century. But he admitted that he could not entirely quell his emotions.

France captain Dupont still wary of benched Farrell

France captain Antoine Dupont said Owen Farrell remained "a massive asset to England ahead of Saturday's 'Le Crunch' Six Nations clash at Twickenham even though the former English skipper has been dropped to the bench.

Ton-up Hogg one of Scotland's best: Townsend

Gregor Townsend proclaimed Stuart Hogg "one of the best players in the history of Scottish rugby" as the full-back prepared to win his 100th cap against Ireland in Sunday's key Six Nations clash at Murrayfield.

Japan baseball manager demands more after thrashing arch-rival Koreans

Japan's World Baseball Classic manager warned that his team can still get better after they thrashed arch-rivals South Korea on Friday for their second straight win of the tournament.

Brilliant Bavuma puts South Africa in charge of second Test

South African captain Temba Bavuma ended a long wait for a second Test century and took his team to a strong position on the third day of the second Test against the West Indies at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg on Friday.

Ireland recall 'world-class' Furlong for Scotland Six Nations clash

Tadhg Furlong was hailed as "world-class" by Ireland coach Andy Farrell as the prop prepared to make his first appearance of this year's Six Nations, in Sunday's key clash away to Scotland.

Conte vows he would 'die' for Spurs as pressure mounts

Tottenham manager Antonio Conte said he would "die for this club" until the end of the season but admitted the contract he signed at the start of his tenure was strange.

Klopp says new Liverpool forward line a 'wise investment'

Jurgen Klopp believes Liverpool are already reaping the rewards of their longer-term planning, with his new-look forward line firing the club's push for a top-four finish in the Premier league.

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