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Duplantis clears 6.31m to set 15th pole vault world record
Armand Duplantis broke the pole vault world record on Thursday for the 15th time at the meet that bears his name in Uppsala, Sweden, clearing 6.31 meters on his first attempt.
Sabalenka out-guns Mboko to reach Indian Wells semi-finals
World number one Aryna Sabalenka kept her bid for a first Indian Wells title on track, holding off Canadian teen Victoria Mboko 7-6 (7/0), 6-4 to reach the semi-finals on Thursday.
Watkins ends drought as Villa snatch Europa last 16 advantage over Lille
Ollie Watkins ended his goal drought as the Aston Villa striker sealed a 1-0 win against Lille in the Europa League last-16 first leg on Thursday.
'Say a prayer and send it': Paralympic alpine skiers tackle fear
What does it take to rocket down an icy sheet of Dolomite rock at over 100 kilometres per hour (62 mph) when missing a limb or suffering visual impairment?
Morikawa pulls out of Players Championship with back trouble
Two-time major-winner Collin Morikawa withdrew from The Players Championship after one hole on Thursday with a back injury.
Triple Crown is 'special to us', says Ireland coach Farrell
Ireland coach Andy Farrell said that even if his side fall short of winning the Six Nations title on Saturday, beating Scotland to secure the Triple Crown would still be "pretty special".
Vingegaard soloes to victory in Paris-Nice fifth stage
Former Tour de France winner Jonas Vingegaard crossed the line alone after an impressive 21km solo break for his second win in two days in stage five of the Paris-Nice race on Thursday.
Spurs extend season ticket deadline as relegation fears grow
Tottenham have extended the deadline for fans to renew their season tickets because of the growing threat of relegation from the Premier League.
Scotland boss Townsend says Six Nations title 'out of our hands'
Scotland coach Gregor Townsend said on Thursday the destination of the Six Nations title was "out of their hands" as his team chase glory in Ireland.
Sheehan and van der Flier recalled for Triple Crown decider with Scots
Ireland coach Andy Farrell has recalled stalwarts Dan Sheehan and Josh van der Flier to the starting XV for the Six Nations Triple Crown decider with Scotland on Saturday.
Chelsea's Neto faces UEFA punishment for pushing ball boy
Chelsea's Pedro Neto is set to be punished by UEFA for pushing a ball boy during his team's 5-2 defeat by Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League after European football's governing body announced on Thursday it had opened disciplinary proceedings.
Scotland make three changes for crucial Six Nations clash against Ireland
Scotland coach Gregor Townsend has made three changes to his starting side for a potentially title-deciding Six Nations clash in Ireland on Saturday.
More than goals: Valverde draws Real Madrid map to glory
Federico Valverde's sensational hat-trick against Manchester City helped Real Madrid put one foot in the Champions League quarter-finals, but his words after the game may prove more crucial still.
Tandy urges Wales to raise level in Six Nations clash against Italy
Wales coach Steve Tandy urged his players to "go up another level" after naming an unchanged team for their Six Nations finale against Italy as they seek to end a painful losing streak.
France coach Galthie beefs up his second row for England 'Crunch'
France coach Fabien Galthie has opted for a sturdier second row against England in their final Six Nations match on Saturday, bringing in Emmanuel Meafou and Thibaud Flament.
Wales unchanged for Italy Six Nations finale
Wales coach Steve Tandy has urged his players to "go up another level" after naming an unchanged starting side for their Six Nations finale against Italy as they seek to end a painful losing streak.
'Hurt' Atalanta try to bounce back from Bayern battering at Serie A leaders Inter
Reeling from their six-goal mauling at the hands of Champions League heavyweights Bayern Munich, Atalanta take the short trip to Serie A leaders Inter Milan on Saturday trying to boost their waning top-four hopes.
Early F1 leader Russell says 'championship means nothing at this point'
George Russell said Thursday the "championship means nothing at this point" as the Mercedes ace enters the second weekend of the Formula One season top of the pile following victory in Melbourne.
Ferrari's Leclerc hopes year of the horse a good omen in China
Charles Leclerc said Thursday he hoped the Chinese year of the horse would bring Ferrari luck in Shanghai after a torrid race there 12 months ago.
Verstappen jokes new F1 cars 'more like Mario Kart'
Four-time world champion Max Verstappen said Thursday he was not having much fun driving the new era of Formula One cars, joking he was "practising with Mario Kart" because it was more realistic than his simulator.
North Korea vow no more protests in Women's Asian Cup
North Korea pledged Thursday there will be no more sideline protests during their Women's Asian Cup quarter-final with Australia after causing a stir against China.
Alonso fears more pain in China with struggling Aston Martin
Fernando Alonso said Thursday he expects another difficult weekend wrestling with his new Aston Martin at the Chinese Grand Prix after failing to finish the season-opener in Australia.
Djokovic ousted by Draper at Indian Wells as Alcaraz marches on
Novak Djokovic was dumped out by Jack Draper in a slugfest Wednesday as the defending champion won 4-6, 6-4, 7-6 (7/5) to reach the quarter-finals at Indian Wells.
Bane powers Magic over Cavs for fifth NBA win in a row
Desmond Bane scored 35 points, including a crucial late three-pointer, to spark Orlando's 128-122 victory over visiting Cleveland on Wednesday, stretching the Magic win streak to five games.
Force bank on veterans Beale and Bridge to dictate againt Hurricanes
Western Force are banking on veterans Kurtley Beale and George Bridge to help turn around their Super Rugby season, with the pair charged with running a daunting game on Friday against the Wellington Hurricanes.
Italy, USA and Canada advance at World Baseball Classic
Unbeaten Italy advanced to the World Baseball Classic quarter-finals by routing Mexico 9-1 on Wednesday, allowing the fancied collection of United States stars into the last eight as well.
England can win World Cup despite Six Nations blip, says May
Former international winger Jonny May believes that England could still win the World Cup under Steve Borthwick despite the team's Six Nations struggles.
'Mystic Jack' Conan happy he made right call on Irish fortunes
Ireland backrow forward Jack Conan is as quick with his tongue as he is on his feet.
Veteran Allan determined to continue Italy's rise up the rugby ranks
Tommaso Allan has seen first-hand Italy's remarkable rise as a rugby union nation and the the Perpignan fly-half is bursting with pride about last weekend's first-ever win over England which has given the Azzurri another chance to break new ground.
Messi stuck on 899 goals after 0-0 Miami draw at Nashville
Lionel Messi was denied his 900th career goal on Wednesday as reigning MLS champion Inter Miami played a 0-0 draw at Nashville in the CONCACAF Champions Cup.
Slipper made to wait for record-breaking Super Rugby appearance
James Slipper will have to wait another week for his record-breaking 203rd Super Rugby appearance after he was left out of the table-topping ACT Brumbies' squad to face Fijian Drua.
Socceroos coach Popovic taps rugby supremo Jones ahead of World Cup
Australia coach Tony Popovic has tapped former Wallabies and England rugby supremo Eddie Jones for advice ahead of the World Cup, gleaning "a lot of information" from him.