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.
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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.
Juventus make clear stance on Paul Pogba exit as former Man United star turns 30
Juventus have reportedly denied that there are any plans in place to terminate Paul Pogba's contract at the club following his latest injury setback.
YONEX All England 2023: Lauren Smith rides emotional rollercoaster on opening day
Carlisle's Lauren Smith rode an emotional rollercoaster on her return to the world's oldest and most prestigious badminton tournament. The Olympian tasted sweet victory with Chloe Birch in women's doubles and then crushing defeat alongside Marcus Ellis in mixed doubles in the first round of the YONEX All England Open. Ad Smith and Birch got the tournament off to a perfect start for the hosts with a 21-9 21-18 first-round win over American pairing of Srivedya Gurazada and Ishika Jaiswal.