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Formula 1

Formula 1 News

George Russell stated his practice starts for the 2026 season were the worst he's ever had. Ferrari appeared to be the strongest during testing.

Engine Regulations

An F1 engine vote followed a discovery about Mercedes's compression ratio. Rivals questioned the fairness of the solution.

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Football/Soccer

Premier League Drama

Chelsea's woes deepened as they threw away two points against Burnley with a stoppage-time equalizer. The Blues have more red cards than any side this season, with manager Liam Rosenior admitting they have "set fire to points" after blowing leads in consecutive home games. Burnley's resilience earned them a 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge, with Scott Parker praising his team's character despite the Clarets being at the bottom of the table.

West Ham's struggles continued as they were held to a goalless draw by Bournemouth, missing the chance to close the gap to safety. The Hammers' fans expressed frustration at the London Stadium, with manager Julen Lopetegui under increasing pressure. Brighton ended their six-game winless run with a 2-0 victory over Brentford, with James Milner making history as the Premier League's all-time appearance leader in the match.

Championship Thriller

Wrexham's promotion push received a major boost as they came from behind to beat Ipswich 5-3 in an eight-goal thriller at the Racecourse Ground. Manager Phil Parkinson praised his team's "commitment, honesty and endeavour" after they fought back from 2-0 down to secure the vital three points. The victory keeps Wrexham in the automatic promotion places, though Ipswich remain in contention for the top six.

Bundesliga Battle

Harry Kane continued his remarkable scoring run with two goals as Bayern Munich held off Eintracht Frankfurt 3-2 to extend their lead at the top of the Bundesliga to nine points. The England captain's 45th goal of the season underlined his importance to the German champions, who needed late resilience to secure the win at the Allianz Arena.

La Liga Setback

Real Madrid suffered a blow to their title hopes with a 2-1 defeat at Osasuna, their second league loss in three games. Alvaro Arbeloa admitted the team "can play much better" as they dropped further behind leaders Barcelona in the title race. The loss raises questions about Carlo Ancelotti's side's consistency as the season enters its final stages.

International Rugby

Ireland delivered a stunning performance to beat England 42-21 at Twickenham, their biggest ever victory over their rivals in the Six Nations. The win keeps Ireland's championship hopes alive, while England's title challenge looks all but over. In Cardiff, Scotland left it late to deny Wales a first Six Nations victory in three years, edging a 26-23 win with five minutes remaining.

Women's Football

Manchester United secured their place in the Women's Champions League quarter-finals with a 2-0 win over Atletico Madrid, with Jess Park scoring a stunning goal to seal the victory. The Red Devils' progress continues their rapid rise in European competition, while Atletico's exit means they will focus on domestic challenges.

Racism in Football

Burnley strongly condemned racist abuse directed at midfielder Hannibal Mejbri following their Premier League match at Chelsea. The club described themselves as "disgusted" by the online harassment, highlighting the ongoing problem of discrimination in the sport. The incident has prompted renewed calls for stronger action against social media abuse of players.

Managerial Changes

Aberdeen appear content to wait until summer to appoint a new manager despite their poor run of form, with the Scottish club losing five of their last six league games. The decision to delay recruitment has raised eyebrows among supporters, who question whether the team can turn their season around without fresh leadership. Meanwhile, Tottenham's sporting director Johan Lange suggested interim head coach Igor Tudor could be appointed permanently, praising his impact since taking over.

Record Breakers

James Milner celebrated breaking the Premier League's all-time appearances record, reaching 617 matches in Brighton's win over Brentford. The 40-year-old midfielder reflected on his remarkable career spanning nearly two decades, with teammates and former managers praising his professionalism and longevity. Milner's achievement stands as a testament to his dedication and fitness in one of football's most demanding leagues."

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NBA Basketball

Injury Report

Devin Booker will miss at least one week after sustaining a right hip strain in Thursday's game. The Suns All-Star's absence adds to Phoenix's early-season injury concerns.

Team Updates

Clippers coach Tyronn Lue emphasized that despite roster changes, the team's mindset remains focused on winning now. He stated the organization's goals have not shifted despite a different-looking squad.

Kings wing De'Andre Hunter underwent surgery Friday to repair a detached retina, becoming Sacramento's third player lost for the season to a major injury.

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NFL Football

Player Decisions

Mike Evans is weighing options for a 13th season after declining retirement, leaving his future with the Buccaneers uncertain.

Quarterback carousel

Pittsburgh Steelers view Aaron Rodgers as a potential short-term bridge while searching for a long-term franchise quarterback.

Retirement reflections

Eric Weddle and other former players detail the personal calculus behind stepping away from the NFL.

Contract talks

Jaxon Smith-Njigba, the 2025 AP Offensive Player of the Year, believes he deserves to become the league's highest-paid wide receiver.

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MLB Baseball

Spring Training Highlights

Aaron Judge homered twice in his spring debut Saturday as he prepares for the World Baseball Classic with Team USA. The Yankees slugger expressed excitement about representing his country in the international tournament.

Offseason Moves

The St. Louis Cardinals signed infielder Ramón Urías to a one-year contract with a mutual option for 2027, bolstering their infield depth. Meanwhile, Pete Alonso wasted no time in his Orioles debut, blasting his first home run over the left-center-field fence on Friday.

International Preparations

Shohei Ohtani will play a couple of Cactus League games for the Dodgers before joining Team Japan for the World Baseball Classic. The two-way star is gearing up for what promises to be another showcase of his unique talents on the global stage.

Notable Debuts

Chicago White Sox newcomer Munetaka Murakami made an immediate impact in his spring training debut, collecting two hits and two RBIs as a late arrival to camp. The Japanese star is adjusting to his new MLB surroundings.

Remembering a Legend

Baseball lost a true icon as Bill Mazeroski, the Hall of Fame second baseman known for his 1960 World Series walk-off home run, passed away. Mazeroski won eight Gold Glove awards and remains beloved by Pirates fans for his historic Game 7 blast.

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NHL Hockey

Olympic Gold Medal Build-up

Brady Tkachuk said the U.S. must overcome its "hatred" for Canada to win Olympic gold. That 6-2 victory over Slovakia sets the stage for the gold medal clash. The team also honored the Gaudreau brothers throughout the tournament.

Veteran Spotlight

Jaromir Jagr is strongly hinting at retirement after his 38th season playing for his hometown Kladno Knights in the Czech league.

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General Sports

Rugby Union

Ruthless Ireland reignited their Six Nations title bid with a record away win over England at Allianz Stadium. Ireland head coach Andy Farrell hailed Saturday's 42-21 victory as a "special day" after his players "showed respect for each other and the jersey." England head coach Steve Borthwick felt his side left themselves a "mountain to climb" after an error-strewn first half that gifted Ireland scoring chances.

Scotland battle back to inflict a heartbreaking Six Nations defeat on Wales in a thrilling game in Cardiff. Wales captain Dewi Lake called the late loss "gut-wrenching" after his side did enough to win. Wales late loss came despite scoring a penalty, as Scotland took advantage and scored straight from the kick-off when Darcy Graham benefited from a fortunate bounce.

Four-try Ireland U20s beat England in Bath to leapfrog their rivals into second in the Under-20 Six Nations with a well-deserved win.

Tennis

Carlos Alcaraz thrashed Arthur Fils inside 50 minutes to maintain his unbeaten start to 2026 and win the Qatar Open in Doha. Jessica Pegula says she couldn't have asked for a better start to 2026 after beating Elina Svitolina 6-2 6-4 to win the Dubai Tennis Championships.

Boxing

Briton Sandy Ryan became a two-weight world champion with a hard-fought points win over light-welterweight Karla Ramos Zamora in Nottingham. Eddie Hearn said he is "devastated" after Conor Benn made the "very painful" decision to leave Matchroom Boxing organisation to join Dana White's Zuffa Boxing promotional company.

Winter Olympics

Jorrit Bergsma from the Netherlands, became the oldest ever speed skater to win Olympic gold in the men's Mass Start Speed Skating event at age. Simone Deromedis took the men's ski cross title to win Italy's 10th gold medal of the 2026 Winter Olympics, while his compatriot Federico Tomasoni took silver after a photo finish.

China 'fall apart' as USA's Chris Lillis' final jump clinches them gold in mixed team aerials after a shock missed landing from China saw them fall to bronze despite winning gold in both singles events. Team GB face an uphill task to win an Olympic medal in the four-man bobsleigh event as they sit seventh at the halfway point in Cortina.

Italy's Ben Lynch finishes eighth in the final of the men's freestyle skiing halfpipe final at the Winter Olympics.

Football

India secure a historic series victory over Australia with a 17-run win against the hosts in the third and final T20I fixture in Adelaide. The opening match of the T20 World Cup's Super Eight stage between New Zealand and Pakistan in Colombo is abandoned without a ball bowled because of rain.

Other Sports

Jack Hughes scored two goals as the U.S. rolled into the final by routing Slovakia 6-2 in the semifinals Friday night. The U.S. will meet tournament favorite and top-seeded Canada on Sunday for the gold medal in men's hockey. Canada tops U.S. for bronze in women's curling at the Milan Cortina Olympics.

Leicester beat Harlequins to secure a home Prem Rugby Cup semi-final, while Exeter will join them in the last four. St Helens give Paul Rowley his first Super League win as their coach in a thrilling encounter with Leigh Leopards.

Michigan was the overall No. 1 seed in the NCAA tournament men's basketball selection committee's bracket preview, revealed on Saturday, followed by Duke and Arizona.