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Dressel launches 2024 campaign with 100m fly Pro Swim win

Seven-time Olympic gold medallist Caeleb Dressel launched his 2024 campaign aimed at the Paris Olympics with a 100m butterfly victory at the Pro Swim Series in Westmont, Illinois, on Thursday.

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Australian bowlers strike before lunch in 2nd NZ Test

Australia's bowlers snapped a dogged start by New Zealand to take three wickets as the Black Caps reached 71-3 at lunch on the opening day of the second Test on Friday.

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Djokovic excited by return to Indian Wells

World number one Novak Djokovic said his excitement level is high as he returns to the ATP Indian Wells Masters for the first time in five years.

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Piercy and Highsmith share lead at delayed Puerto Rico Open

Scott Piercy and Joe Highsmith shared the clubhouse lead at the PGA Tour's Puerto Rico Open before the first round action was delayed by rain.

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Back-nine birdie binge lifts Lowry to Bay Hill lead

Shane Lowry picked up five shots in four holes on the back nine on Thursday on the way to a six-under-par 66 and a one-stroke first-round lead in the US PGA Tour Arnold Palmer Invitational.

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US point guard James sets new EuroLeague points record

American point guard Mike James grabbed a slice of basketball history on Thursday when he became the leading scorer in the EuroLeague.

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Freiburg's Gregoritsch strikes late to sink West Ham

A late tap-in from Michael Gregoritsch gave Freiburg a 1-0 victory against West Ham in the first leg of their Europa League last 16 tie on Thursday.

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Five-star Liverpool stroll past Sparta, Roma thrash Brighton

Liverpool surged towards the Europa League quarter-finals with a 5-1 win away to Sparta Prague on Thursday, as Roma thrashed Brighton 4-0 in the Italian capital.

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Nunez brace helps Liverpool sink Sparta as Salah returns

Darwin Nunez's brace brought Liverpool within sight of the Europa League quarter-finals as they clinched a 5-1 win in the first leg of the last-16 phase at Sparta Prague on Thursday.

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Villa draw blank at Ajax in Europa Conference League last 16

Aston Villa played out a goalless draw at Ajax on Thursday in the first leg of their Europa Conference League last-16 tie.

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Gurbaz century sets up Afghan win over Ireland in first ODI

Rahmanullah Gurbaz posted his sixth one-day international century as Afghanistan eased to a 35-run win over Ireland in the opening one-day international in Sharjah on Thursday.

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Roma hammer Brighton to put one foot in Europa League last eight

Roma put one foot in the quarter-finals of the Europa League on Thursday after hammering Brighton 4-0 as Daniele De Rossi dominated his good friend Roberto De Zerbi.

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Halep to return from doping ban in Miami

Former world number one Simona Halep will resume her WTA career in the wake of a doping ban at the Miami Open this month, the Romanian said on Instagram on Thursday.

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Alonso shines under Saudi lights in second practice

Fernando Alonso topped the times for Aston Martin on Thursday evening ahead of George Russell and Max Verstappen in a busy floodlit second practice at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.

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'Postman' Joshua vows to deliver victory over Ngannou

Former world champion Anthony Joshua described himself as a "postman" who will deliver victory against Francis Ngannou in Friday's heavyweight clash in Riyadh.

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Nets' Simmons to miss rest of NBA season with back trouble

Brooklyn guard Ben Simmons will miss the rest of the NBA regular season because of his ongoing back trouble, the Nets said on Thursday.

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Time to 'draw a line' under Red Bull saga, says Horner

Christian Horner on Thursday said it was "time to look forward and draw a line" under the controversy surrounding his conduct and the furore that has rocked his championship-winning Red Bull team.

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Haaland bites back after Alexander-Arnold's jibe that Liverpool trophies 'mean more'

Erling Haaland has hit back at Trent Alexander-Arnold's taunt that winning trophies means more to Liverpool than to Manchester City, boasting that last season's treble triumph felt "quite nice".

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Kooij on the double in Paris-Nice stage five

Olav Kooij of the Netherlands sprinted to victory in the fifth stage of the Paris-Nice cycling race on Thursday, his second victory in this year's race.

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Feyi-Waboso caps rapid rise with England Six Nations start

England coach Steve Borthwick said Thursday that Immanuel Feyi-Waboso has earned the right to make his first Test start against Ireland in the Six Nations after a meteoric rise this season.

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Boxing legend Mike Tyson to face Jake Paul in exhibition fight

Former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson will return to the ring to face Youtuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul in an exhibition bout screened on Netflix, organisers announced on Thursday.

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Verstappen tops Saudi opening practice

Three-time world champion Max Verstappen shut out the noise surrounding his Red Bull team on Thursday to clock the fastest lap in opening practice at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.

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Red Bull suspend Horner's 'inappropriate behaviour' accuser

Red Bull have suspended the female employee who accused team boss Christian Horner of inappropriate behaviour, a source close to the investigation into the matter confirmed to AFP on Thursday.

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Feyi-Waboso to make first England rugby start against Ireland

Immanuel Feyi-Waboso will make his first England start after being named by coach Steve Borthwick in his run-on side for Saturday's Six Nations clash at home to Ireland.

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Arteta won't fret over Liverpool's Man City clash as Arsenal eye top spot

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta insists he doesn't care who wins Sunday's showdown between Liverpool and Manchester City because his side are "still not there" in the Premier League title race.

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Bologna's surprise Champions League bid tested by rampaging Inter

Bologna's dream bid for Champions League football comes up against its biggest challenge yet on Saturday when Serie A's champions-elect Inter Milan come to town.

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Ireland recall 'world-class' Keenan for England Six Nations clash

Grand Slam-chasing Ireland have recalled "world-class" Hugo Keenan for Saturday's Six Nations clash with England at Twickenham but will be without lock James Ryan for the rest of the tournament.

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Pochettino says he understands anger from Chelsea fans

Mauricio Pochettino admitted he might "behave the same" as frustrated Chelsea fans after they called for his sacking during last week's draw against Brentford.

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England batters 'tested' in tough India Test, Trescothick says

England's top batsmen have struggled to get big scores in a tough five-match series against India, but assistant coach Marcus Trescothick on Thursday played down concerns regarding the batting.

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Townsend urges Scotland to finish Six Nations with a flourish

Scotland coach Gregor Townsend has urged his team to raise their game to fresh heights as they bid for a first top-two finish in the Six Nations era.

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'Mature' Yadav helps India to opening day honours against England

Kuldeep Yadav took five wickets to bundle England out for 218, with India's batsmen starting strongly on a dominant opening day for the hosts in the fifth Test on Thursday.

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Australia's Lee leads LPGA Blue Bay after flawless opening 65

Australia's Minjee Lee carded a blemish-free 65 to take the lead after the first round of the LPGA Blue Bay in China on Thursday.

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