Reijnders grabs winner as Dutch fight back to beat Norway
AMSTERDAM, March 27 : The Netherlands fought back to edge Norway 2-1 in their World Cup warm-up clash on Friday, with Tijjani Reijnders delivering the winner at the Amsterdam Arena.
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Figure skating-Sakamoto closes glittering career with fourth world title
PRAGUE, March 27 : Japan's Kaori Sakamoto delivered the skate of her life to end her glittering career on the highest possible note, capturing a fourth world figure skating title on Friday in her final competitive appearance.
Raphinha ruled out for 5 weeks in major blow to Barcelona - ESPN
Barcelona will be without Raphinha for the upcoming Champions League tie with Atlético Madrid after the forward was ruled out for five weeks with a hamstring injury.
No doubt we are African champions, says Senegal coach
PARIS, March 27 : Senegal coach Pape Bouna Thiaw said there was no doubt his side were African champions despite being stripped of the title this month and that tournaments should be won on the pitch.
Figure skating-Fournier Beaudry and Cizeron on pace for world ice dance title in debut season
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Gilles, Poirier 2nd after rhythm dance at figure skating world championships
Olympic bronze medallists Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier finished second in Friday's rhythm dance at the world figure skating championships in Prague, Czech Republic.
Ancelotti shrugs off Neymar chants after Brazil lose to France
March 27 : Brazil manager Carlo Ancelotti played down fans' chants for Neymar, who was not selected for the squad, after their 2‑1 defeat to France in a warm‑up game in Boston on Thursday, saying the focus should remain on the players involved.
France calls IOC gender testing rule a 'step backwards'
PARIS, March 27 : France's sports minister on Friday called the International Olympic Committee's decision to introduce genetic testing for women's events a "step backwards", warning it raises major ethical, legal and scientific concerns.