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Djokovic faces Italian teenager Musetti in Dubai comeback

Novak Djokovic faces Italian teenager Lorenzo Musetti in Dubai next week in a tough first round comeback following the drama surrounding his Australian Open deportation.

Freezing winds blow penultimate day of Beijing Olympics off course

High winds forced the postponement of the last alpine skiing event at the Beijing Olympics on Saturday and made for treacherous conditions on a bone-chilling penultimate day of the Games.

British Olympian Kenworthy bows out with blast at IOC

British freestyle skier Gus Kenworthy does not feel the IOC's "heart is in the right place", he said Saturday, as he bowed out of the Olympics for good by accusing the governing body of "greed".

Porteous wins chaotic, wind-battered final for second N.Zealand gold

Freestyle skier Nico Porteous survived treacherous winds, bone-chilling temperatures and a nasty fall to win New Zealand's second gold medal in Winter Olympic history on Saturday in Beijing.

Strong wind blows Shiffrin's last hope of Beijing medal off course

Mikaela Shiffrin must wait for her final chance at a Beijing Olympics medal after high winds forced the last alpine skiing event off until Sunday, as Nico Porteous won just the second gold in New Zealand's history.

Porteous gives New Zealand second gold in Winter Games history

Nico Porteous claimed New Zealand's second gold medal in Winter Olympic history when he ended American David Wise's eight-year reign as freeski halfpipe champion on Saturday in Beijing.

New Zealand crush South Africa to win first Test

New Zealand claimed a rare victory over South Africa on Saturday, wrapping up the first Test by a comprehensive innings and 276 runs in just seven sessions in Christchurch.

Niemann sets 36-hole record to lead by two at Riviera

Joaquin Niemann had another highlight-reel day at Riviera Country Club on Friday setting a 36-hole tournament record to lead the Genesis Invitational by two shots.

Andretti eyes formation of new F1 team

American motor racing boss Michael Andretti has applied to launch a new Formula One team from 2024, Mario Andretti said Friday.

Norrie holds off Korda to reach ATP Delray Beach semis

British top seed Cameron Norrie advanced to the semi-finals of the ATP Delray Beach Open on Friday by outlasting US fifth seed Sebastian Korda.

Chile's Niemann grabs early two-stroke PGA lead at Riviera

Joaquin Niemann had another highlight-reel day at Riviera Country Club on Friday to maintain his lead early in the second round of the US PGA Tour Genesis Invitational.

MLB cancels first week of pre-season games

Major League Baseball, caught in fruitless talks on a new deal with its players union for nearly three months, called off the first scheduled week of pre-season games on Friday.

Global talent powers LeBron v. Durant at NBA All-Star Game

Two-time NBA Most Valuable Player Giannis Antetokounmpo and NBA scoring leader Joel Embiid lead a record-tying four international starters in Sunday's 71st NBA All-Star Game.

Kohli, Pant help India clinch T20 series against Windies with eight-run win

Virat Kohli and Rishabh Pant hit attacking half-centuries to set up India's eight-run series-clinching victory over West Indies in the second Twenty20 international on Friday.

Moyes tells Zouma to focus on football after cat abuse shame

West Ham manager David Moyes says Kurt Zouma needs to focus on football as the France defender deals with the fall-out from his cat abuse shame.

Britain stripped of 4x100m Olympic silver over Ujah doping violation

Great Britain were Friday stripped of the silver medal they won in the men's 4x100 metres relay at last year's Tokyo Olympics after CJ Ujah was found to have committed a doping violation.

Hamilton 'lost a little bit of faith' after F1 title heartbreak

Lewis Hamilton says he "lost a little bit of faith" in Formula One after the traumatic end to his 2021 world championship campaign but vowed not to let the setback define his career.

Slumping Spurs a 'problem' for Man City: Guardiola

Pep Guardiola fears Tottenham's recent slump could cause a problem for Manchester City as Antonio Conte's side bid to bounce back against the Premier League leaders.

Tour de France winner Bernal pedals again after horror road accident

Less than a month after a road accident nearly claimed his life while training, Colombian Egan Bernal -- Latin America's only Tour de France champion -- is on the road to recovery.

Britain stripped of 4x100m Olympic silver over Ujah's doping violation

Great Britain were Friday stripped of their silver medal in the men's 4x100 metres relay at last year's Tokyo Olympics after CJ Ujah was found to have committed a doping violation.

Russia goes for repeat gold against Finland in Olympic hockey final

Russia will face Finland for Beijing Olympic hockey gold after the two pre-tournament favourites on Friday scraped past semifinal opponents Sweden and Slovakia to set up a battle of northern neighbours.

'Disturbed' Conte slams talk of rift with Spurs chairman Levy

Tottenham manager Antonio Conte insists his relationship with chairman Daniel Levy will not be damaged by people trying to "create problems" after his controversial comments about the club's transfer policy.

Ostapenko fights back against Halep to reach Dubai final

Jelena Ostapenko came back from a set down for a third consecutive match as she overcame former world number one Simona Halep 2-6, 7-6 (7/0), 6-0 to reach the final of the WTA event in Dubai on Friday.

England's Lawes fit to face Wales after recovery from concussion

Courtney Lawes has resumed full training with England after recovering from concussion and is in contention to face Wales in next week's Six Nations match at Twickenham.

Former Olympic medalist Okagbare banned for 10 years for doping: AIU

Nigeria's 2008 Olympics long jump silver medalist Blessing Okagbare has been banned for 10 years for doping, the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) announced on Friday.

Liverpool 'not the Harlem Globetrotters' says Klopp

Jurgen Klopp has warned Liverpool that having strength in depth is no guarantee of success as the Reds boss insisted his side are "not the Harlem Globetrotters".

Rangnick confirms Maguire to remain Man Utd captain

Harry Maguire will remain Manchester United captain for the rest of the season, interim manager Ralf Rangnick confirmed on Friday amid reports of a power struggle in the dressing room with Cristiano Ronaldo.

China's Han, Sui break record but face close Olympic figure skating final

Chinese figure skaters Han Cong and Sui Wenjing smashed their own world record for the second time this Olympics to lead the pairs short programme before a roaring home crowd in Beijing on Friday.

Ireland hooker Kelleher ruled out of rest of Six Nations

Ireland hooker Ronan Kelleher has been ruled out of the rest of the Six Nations due to a shoulder issue, rugby chiefs announced on Friday.

Keeping Leeds in Premier League is an 'obligation', says Bielsa

Marcelo Bielsa said injuries at Leeds were not an excuse for their poor season and that the club had an "obligation" to remain in the Premier League.

Real look to Benzema to revive their ailing form

Real Madrid can hope to overcome the one goal deficit in their Champions League last 16 clash with Paris Saint Germain but the La Liga leaders need their strikers to rediscover their form beginning at home to struggling Alaves on Saturday.

Figure skating body to vote on raising minimum competition age

Figure skating's governing body will vote later this year on a proposal to raise the minimum age for senior competitions to 17, it said in an email to AFP Friday.

Kenyan athletics icon Kipchoge targets Tokyo marathon

Kenya's double Olympic champion Eliud Kipchoge announced Friday he will line up in the Tokyo marathon on March 6.

No medal but 'cool' Olympic curler earns famous fans, donations

Matt Hamilton fell agonisingly short of a curling medal at the Beijing Olympics on Friday but the American did win a legion of new fans -- including Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson.

Fashion at the figure skating: Best looks of Beijing 2022

There aren't many Olympic sports that involve sequins, leather and spandex. But figure skating is the notable exception, with the rink a kaleidoscopic disco of glitter and glamour.

Maguire denies reports of Ronaldo rift at Man Utd

Manchester United captain Harry Maguire has denied reports of a power struggle with Cristiano Ronaldo as the club battle to end the season in the Premier League's top four.

Lewis Hamilton hungry for F1 return after title heartbreak

Lewis Hamilton said Friday he was ready to attack the new Formula One season after getting over a "difficult time" following the traumatic end to his 2021 world championship campaign.

Nissanka makes 46 but Sri Lanka slump to 139-8 in 4th T20 against Australia

Opener Pathum Nissanka was the shining light with 46 as Sri Lanka collapsed to 139 for eight in the fourth Twenty20 clash against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday.

'I never said I was going to quit F1': Lewis Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton insisted Friday he never said he was going to quit Formula One despite the traumatic end to his 2021 world championship campaign.

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