Sexton keeping on top of emotions as England clash nears
Johnny Sexton admits that he has to work at playing it cool this week as Ireland prepare for what promises to be an incredible Six Nations send-off.
France Sport News
Dominic Thiem's verdict on Novak Djokovic's Calendar Slam chances and Rafael Nadal's French Open hopes - exclusive
Dominic Thiem has given his verdict on Novak Djokovic’s chances of winning the Calendar Slam this year – and picked out which “four or five” players could stop him and Rafael Nadal from sweeping the Grand Slams. Djokovic came close to becoming the first man since Rod Laver in 1969 to win all four majors in the same year when he won the Australian Open, French Open and Wimbledon in 2021, but then lost to Daniil Medvedev in the US Open final.
Steward: England must make Dublin date a turning point
Freddie Steward insists England face their moment of truth when they attempt to begin the healing process against Grand Slam-chasing Ireland in Dublin on Saturday.
Casper Ruud exclusive: Rafael Nadal could produce 'ridiculous level' to win French Open yet again
Casper Ruud believes that Rafael Nadal could once again be the man to beat at the French Open when the second Grand Slam of the season gets underway in May. Nadal has 14 titles at Roland-Garros to his name, and while he has made it clear he is reducing the amount of tennis he will be playing to stay fresh and manage his conditioning, nobody expects the 36-year-old to easily let go of the trophy he won as recently as last year.
Tecmas to make full-time EWC move count with big support and big ambitions
Tecmas-MRP-BMW Racing Team is all set for lift-off after confirming its FIM Endurance World Cup title challenge for 2023. An exciting collaboration between French team Tecmas, Werner Daemen’s Belgium-based Motorcycle Racing Parts and BMW Motorrad Motorsport, Tecmas-MRP-BMW Racing Team will enter an all-new BMW M1000RR in the Dunlop-equipped Superstock category.
UEFA chief hints at major rule rethink that could affect Manchester United takeover
UEFA may allow teams with the same owner to compete for European trophies in a change that could have huge ramifications for the potential takeover of Manchester United.
Alcaraz, Swiatek march on at Indian Wells, Murray falls
Carlos Alcaraz fended off tenacious Tallon Griekspoor 7-6 (7/4), 6-3 on Monday to reach the fourth round at Indian Wells as he and women's top seed Iga Swiatek passed tough tests in the California desert.
Carlos Alcaraz, Iga Swiatek Roll Into Indian Wells Quarters, Daniil Medvedev Survives
Top seeds Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek eased into the Indian Wells quarter-finals on cue on Tuesday as in-form Daniil Medvedev defied injury in a wild three-set win over Alexander Zverev. Alcaraz, the world number two who can regain the top ranking with a win this week, had a short night's work on Stadium Court as Britain's Jack Draper retired with an abdominal injury with the Spaniard up 6-2, 2-0. World number one Swiatek, meanwhile, had the last word in most of the long rallies as she powered past 2021 US Open champion Emma Raducanu 6-3, 6-1.