Moroccan Zaki appointed Sudan coach, funded by Saudis
Morocco's former goalkeeper Badou Zaki was named as coach of Sudan on Sunday, with his salary being paid by the Saudi Arabian FA as part of a co-operation agreement.
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Adrien Rabiot Fires Europe-Chasing Juventus Past Sampdoria, Roma's Top Four Hopes Dented
Adrien Rabiot made sure Juventus continued their charge towards European football with a decisive brace in his team's hard-fought 4-2 Serie A win over struggling Sampdoria. France midfielder Rabiot put Juve two ahead with a first-half header and then smashed them back in front in the 64th minute after Samp had stunned the home crowd by levelling before the break with two rapid-fire goals from Tommaso Augello and Filip Djuricic.
Coco Gauff is 'exceptional' and will 'win plenty' but forehand needs to be 'solved' - Pam Shriver
Pam Shriver says Coco Gauff is an “exceptional” player who should win “plenty” of big titles over her career – but that her forehand still needs to be “solved”. Gauff turned 19 on March 13, hours after her straight-sets win over Linda Noskova in the third round of Indian Wells. Ad It was nearly four years ago that she burst onto the scene at Wimbledon when she came through qualifying and beat Venus Williams on her way to the fourth round.
Jonny Wilkinson says France thrashing a 'humility check' for England
Jonny Wilkinson said England's record-breaking 53-10 defeat by France represented a "real humility check" but also a "learning experience" that could yet benefit Steve Borthwick's outclassed side.
Cheltenham Festival: Irish dominance set to continue
The irony that the trophy awarded at Cheltenham for winning the Prestbury Cup isn't as described won't be lost on the competition's detractors. Rather than being an actual cup, it resembles an oversized, gaudy pepper mill.
Daniil Medvedev wins 16th straight match to set up 'interesting' Alexander Zverev clash at Indian Wells
Daniil Medvedev beat Ilya Ivashka to extend his winning run to 16 matches and set up a meeting with Alexander Zverev in the fourth round of Indian Wells. Former world No. 1 Medvedev saw his 18-set winning run ended, but rallied to win 6-2 3-6 6-1 against world No.
Tadej Pogacar seals 'dream' Paris-Nice victory for UAE Team Emirates
Tadej Pogacar won cycling's Paris-Nice on Sunday when his solo triumph on the Riviera town's iconic Promenade des Anglais propelled the UAE Emirates rider to a crushing overall victory on his first entry to the eight-day event.
Ukraine's Lesia Tsurenko Withdraws From Match Against Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka
Australian Open champion Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus reached the fourth round at Indian Wells by walkover on Sunday as Ukrainian qualifier Lesia Tsurenko pulled out of their scheduled match. Organizers said Tsurenko cited "personal reasons" for yet another withdrawal. No further details were given, and there was no indication that the Russian invasion of Ukraine last year -- which has resulted in Russian and Belarussian tennis players from being barred from competing under their national flags -- was a factor.