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'I completely trust the club,' says Man City boss Maresca

Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca said on Friday that he had absolute faith in the club after it was found guilty of more than 100 breaches of Premier League financial rules.

'10 out of 10' Quintana reminisces over dream Vuelta win

Recently-retired Nairo Quintana won the Giro d'Italia during his storied career and finished on the Tour de France podium, but he told AFP that his greatest success was winning the 2016 Vuelta a Espana.

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Happier at home, Bordeaux hammer Lyon in Top 14

Bordeaux Begles worked an embarrassing Top 14 loss out of their system Saturday as they pulverised Lyon, who started the fourth round in second place, 51-28.

South Korea lift gloom with smash-and-grab Games football gold

South Korea won men's football gold at the Asian Games on Saturday, beating hosts Japan 1-0 in the final to lift the gloom after a disastrous World Cup and series of damaging controversies.

Ireland news conference before Israel game cut short amid tensions

The Republic of Ireland's press conference on Saturday on the eve of their second Nations League match against Israel in Serbia was cut short as head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson fielded questions from Israeli journalists.

Rahul smacks century in India v Windies ODI

Opening batter Rohit Sharma steadied a listing ship before KL Rahul provided the exhilarating final kick with a ninth century to help India post a mammoth 351-7 in the final One-Day International against West Indies on Saturday.

Zverev thrashes Shang to set up Djokovic quarter-final at China Open

Big-serving Alexander Zverev trounced home hopeful Shang Juncheng 6-0, 6-3 at the China Open on Saturday to set up a quarter-final clash with Novak Djokovic in Beijing.

Daryz seeks to join exclusive club of dual Arc winners

Daryz bids to become only the ninth horse to become a two-time winner of Europe's most prestigious race, the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe, on Sunday at Longchamp.

Olympic champ Zheng rebukes rowdy home crowd at China Open

Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen rebuked rowdy fans at her home tournament on Saturday before opponent Anna Kalinskaya retired with injury to give the Chinese player a 6-7 (4/7), 6-4, 3-0 victory.

Rampant Sayers leads Hong Kong to third men's rugby gold in a row

Hong Kong's men's sevens team romped to a third consecutive Asian Games gold with a dominant display of all-round rugby in a 26-0 victory over China on Saturday in Nagoya.

World No.1 Sinner pulls out of Shanghai Masters to delay return

World No.1 Jannik Sinner on Saturday again delayed his return to the courts, announcing his withdrawal from next week's Shanghai Masters.

Red Bull's Verstappen grabs pole position for Bahrain GP

Four-time world champion Max Verstappen grabbed pole position for the Bahrain Grand Prix being held in Malaysia with the fastest time in Saturday's qualifying session.

India beat Pakistan in blockbuster as golfer Kim wins 'crazy' gold

India beat arch-rivals Pakistan to win Asian Games gold on Saturday in a blockbuster cricket final as South Korea's Tom Kim clinched the men's golf crown -- and will avoid military service.

'Glad it's over': Kim powers to Games gold and military exemption

Tom Kim shot a sparkling final-round six-under 64 on Saturday to win golf gold at the Asian Games -- and avoid a long spell in South Korea's military.

India beat arch-rivals Pakistan to win Asian Games cricket gold

India beat their fierce rivals Pakistan by 19 runs on Saturday to win Asian Games cricket gold after a pulsating final in front of a small but raucous crowd in Nagoya, Japan.

After 11 World Cups, football finally comes home for one Indian fan

From Diego Maradona's infamous "Hand of God" to Zinedine Zidane's headbutt, Indian football fan Dipak Nandy has witnessed some of the World Cup's defining moments from the stands.

Marc Marquez wins sprint at Japan MotoGP, Martin grabs pole

Marc Marquez dominated Saturday's Japanese Grand Prix sprint, narrowing his points gap to seven against championship leader Jorge Martin, who will start from pole in Sunday's race.

Tom Kim powers to Games gold and exemption from military service

Tom Kim shot a sparkling final-round six-under 64 on Saturday to win golf gold at the Asian Games -- and avoid a long spell in South Korea's military.

Alcaraz fends off Arnaldi to reach Japan Open quarters

Top seed Carlos Alcaraz advanced into the the quarter-finals of the Japan Open with a 7-6 (8/6), 6-1 victory over Matteo Arnaldi on Saturday in Tokyo.

Split loyalties for Indian football fans at Brazil friendly

Excited Indian football fans admitted to divided loyalties as they looked forward to their country's first-ever friendly with the mighty Brazil in Kolkata on Saturday.

Antonelli tops times in final practice at Bahrain GP

World championship leader Kimi Antonelli topped the times for Mercedes ahead of both Red Bulls in Saturday's third and final free practice ahead of the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.

India-Pakistan blockbuster brings cricket fever to Japan baseball field

One of sport's fiercest rivalries descended on a sleepy corner of Japan on Saturday as India and Pakistan clashed in the men's cricket final at the Asian Games on a converted baseball field.

Gauff digs deep to beat Osorio in China Open second round

Coco Gauff kept her composure to beat Camila Osorio 7-6 (7/4), 4-6, 6-2, overcoming shaky serving to survive the second round of the China Open on Saturday in Beijing.

Wong waiting on Rafa after winning Asian Games tennis gold

Coleman Wong will be eagerly checking his phone for a message from Rafael Nadal after the Hong Kong player won tennis gold at the Asian Games on Saturday, and with it a place at the Olympics.

'He's here with me': Japan cycle queen dedicates gold to late brother

Japan cycling queen Yumi Kajihara broke down after her latest Asian Games gold as she dedicated victory to her brother who died of cancer this year, saying: "He's here with me".

Penalty hero rues empty seats as Games hosts Japan win football gold

Penalty hero Yuzuho Shiokoshi hopes more people will come and watch Japanese women's football after the hosts won Asian Games gold in front of thousands of empty seats.

Japan Olympic chief says 'lot more' athletes at Games than expected

Japan's Olympic chief admitted Saturday that "a lot more" athletes and officials came to the Asian Games than the host nation had expected, leading to a shortage of beds.

Ohtani 'managing' injuries as Dodgers launch MLB post-season

Los Angeles superstar Shohei Ohtani says he "feels really good overall" as the Dodgers head into their National League Division Series against Atlanta with an eye on a third straight World Series title.

Adams named new US captain to 2030 World Cup

United States coach Mauricio Pochettino on Friday named Tyler Adams as his team's captain through to the 2030 World Cup.

France held by Italy in Zidane's homecoming after Olise stunner

Michael Olise scored another superb goal but France were held to a 1-1 draw by Italy on Friday in Zinedine Zidane's first home game since being appointed coach of Les Bleus.

Belgium's De Bruyne fires double to sink Turkey, France held by Italy

Kevin De Bruyne scored twice as Belgium beat Turkey 3-0, while France were held 1-1 by Italy in the Nations League on Friday.

Ohtani shaking off injuries as Dodgers launch MLB post-season

The Los Angeles Dodgers expect superstar Shohei Ohtani to be nearing full strength when they take on the Atlanta Braves in the National League Division Series with an eye on a third straight World Series title.

Djokovic survives China Open scare, Sabalenka starts strong

Novak Djokovic survived a scare to beat outsider Bu Yunchaokete 4-6, 7-6 (7/2), 6-2 in the second round of the China Open on Friday in Beijing.

England's Carse charged by cricket body over nightclub incident

England bowler Brydon Carse has been charged with breaching the England and Wales Cricket Board's (ECB) conduct regulations following a nightclub incident.

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