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Pochettino finding it 'hard to sleep' since PSG collapse in Madrid
Paris Saint-Germain coach Mauricio Pochettino said on Saturday that he is finding it "hard to sleep at night" after his side's dramatic Champions League capitulation against Real Madrid, but that he wants his team to take out their "rage" on their Ligue 1 opponents.
Roglic dominates on biggest Paris-Nice climb
Primoz Roglic launched the final, decisive attack up the biggest climb on this year's Paris-Nice to win the seventh stage and tighten his grip on the race lead on Saturday.
Liverpool sink Brighton to move within three points of Man City
Liverpool closed the gap on Premier League leaders Manchester City to three points as Luis Diaz and Mohamed Salah sealed a 2-0 win against Brighton on Saturday.
Russian ban leaves Gazprom cyclists in 'total uncertainty'
The ban on Russian cycling has left riders on the Gazprom/RusVelo team in "total uncertainty", Italian rider Marco Canola told AFP on Saturday.
Vlhova misses chance to pressure Shiffrin as Liensberger wins slalom
Petra Vlhova missed a glorious chance to blow her World Cup overall title battle with Mikaela Shiffrin wide open on Saturday, as Austrian Katharina Liensberger won the slalom in Are.
Hamilton says radical Mercedes playing catch-up
Lewis Hamilton says Mercedes "still have a lot of work to do" ahead of the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix on the evidence of testing at the Sakhir circuit this week.
Faf du Plessis replaces Kohli as Bangalore IPL captain
South African Faf du Plessis will succeed Virat Kohli as Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper, the Indian Premier League team announced Saturday as it gears up to chase an elusive maiden tournament title.
Iyer hits 92 for India after Sri Lanka's pink ball spin onslaught
India's Shreyas Iyer clawed back against Sri Lanka's spin onslaught to make 92 with the hosts all out at 252 by dinner in Saturday's pink ball Test.
Centurion Khawaja shines as Australia dominate Pakistan
Opener Usman Khawaja raced to a first Test century in the country of his birth on Saturday as Australia ended the opening day of the second Test against Pakistan on a commanding 251-3 in Karachi.
Swiss Odermatt wins World Cup giant slalom crystal globe
Olympic champion Marco Odermatt won his first World Cup giant slalom crystal globe after finishing second behind Norway's Henrik Kristoffersen in Kranjska Gora on Saturday.
Abramovich disqualified as Chelsea director by Premier League
Roman Abramovich has been disqualified as a Chelsea director by the Premier League board after the British government sanctioned the Russian billionaire.
Sri Lankan spinners rattle India in pink ball Test
India lost four batsmen including skipper Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli as Sri Lankan spinners steamrolled the top order in Saturday's pink ball Test.
Bangladesh's Shakib backflips on South Africa tour
Bangladesh's Shakib Al Hasan will be considered for this month's South Africa series after all, selectors said Saturday, days after the all-rounder claimed he was not in the right headspace for cricket.
Australia's Khawaja scores 100 in birth country Pakistan
Australian opener Usman Khawaja finally reached a hundred in the country of his birth Pakistan on the opening day of the second Test in Karachi on Saturday.
Retiring gymnastics legend Uchimura bows out at exhibition
Japanese gymnastics legend Kohei Uchimura brought the curtain down on his career Saturday at an exhibition event in Tokyo to send one of the sport's all-time greats into retirement.
Vlhova quicker than Shiffrin in Are slalom first leg
Petra Vlhova put the pressure on title rival Mikaela Shiffrin during the World Cup slalom race in Are, with German Lena Duerr leading after the opening run on Saturday.
Paralympians fear for future of winter sports as climate change takes hold
As Winter Paralympians prepare to return home from Beijing, many fear the effects of climate change in their countries and how a lack of snowfall could inhibit training for the Milano-Cortina Games in 2026.
Prince Harry accused of 'snub' to queen
Prince Harry was accused Saturday of snubbing Queen Elizabeth II after announcing he will miss her late husband's memorial service, amid a legal dispute over his security protection in Britain.
India reignite World Cup bid with win over West Indies
India unleashed a powerhouse batting performance to crush the West Indies by 155 runs in Hamilton on Saturday and revive their Women's Cricket World Cup campaign.
Chinese artist unveils painting for Ukraine, 'which has already won'
China has so far refused to condemn its ally Russia's war, but Chinese painter Huang Rui is convinced that Ukraine has already won.
Challenges mount for World Cup 2026 co-hosts Mexico
Fan violence, homophobic chanting and signs of criminal gangs infiltrating the stands -- challenges are stacking up for Mexican football authorities four years before they co-host the World Cup.
LeBron's 50 leads Lakers victory as 'Pop' sets NBA win mark
LeBron James unleashed his second 50-point performance in a week to spark the Los Angeles Lakers over Washington 122-109 on Friday but missed a historic NBA milestone.
Popovich sets NBA coaching regular-season win mark
San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich became the all-time winningest coach in NBA regular-season history on Friday, collecting his 1,336th victory when the Spurs edged Utah 104-102.
Popovich mixes toughness and spirit to make NBA history
Gregg Popovich put small-market San Antonio on the map by coaching the Spurs to five NBA titles with a combination of grit and grumpiness that couldn't overshadow a generosity of spirit.
Nicaraguan opposition figure found guilty of financial crimes: family
Nicaragua's main opposition figure and would-be presidential challenger to Daniel Ortega has been found guilty of financial crimes, a family member said Friday.
Murray joins ATP 700 club with Indian Wells win, Raducanu advances
Former world number one Andy Murray notched a milestone win and US Open champion Emma Raducanu made a victorious return from injury in a one-two punch for Britain on Friday at the Indian Wells WTA and ATP Masters hardcourt tennis tournament.
Canadian skier Brian McKeever makes history with 16th Paralympic gold
Canada's Brian McKeever raced into the history books and grabbed his 16th Paralympic gold medal in cross-country skiing at the Beijing Winter Games Saturday.
'All we have is our talent': Ukraine violinists find peace in Denmark
With three friends, all violinists like her, Nadia Safina fled the invasion of Ukraine to find peace at a music school in Denmark, a horrific ordeal that took 10 days.
Canadian skier Brian McKeever aims for 16th Paralympic gold
Canada's Brian McKeever has a chance to race into the history books and grab his 16th Paralympic gold medal in cross-country skiing at the Beijing Winter Games Saturday.
Clouds over Merkel's legacy as Russian invasion lays flaws bare
Up to the final hours before Russia began its invasion of Ukraine, former chancellor Angela Merkel had been touted as the person favoured by Germans to try to talk President Vladimir Putin out of the conflict.
US small-screen series explore the drama of startups
As the founders of massive startups like Theranos, WeWork and Uber fall from grace, their failures have proven rich territory for television series.
Ace pitcher Kershaw staying with Dodgers: report
Clayton Kershaw, the three-time Cy Young Award-winner who helped the Los Angeles Dodgers win the 2020 World Series, will be with the club at least one more year, the Los Angeles Times reported Friday.