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Smith brings more MotoGP pedigree to EWC as MOTO AIN’s determination is rewarded

MOTO AIN is ready to race on in the FIM Endurance World Championship after securing a top trio of riders for the 2022 season-opening 24 Heures Motos led by former MotoGP racer Bradley Smith. Briton Smith, who has never previously competed in an EWC day and night race, joins French promise Corentin Perolari and experienced Italian Claudio Corti in MOTO AIN’s new-look Formula EWC line-up. The announcement, made following the Pre-Test for next month’s 24 Heures Motos at Le Mans this week, marks the end of a tough period for the French team, which stepped up to the EWC’s headlining category last season.

Australia's Minjee Lee shares lead after first round of season-opening major in California

Australia's Minjee Lee has lived up to her pre-tournament billing by sharing the lead after her opening round of the year's first women's golf major in California.

Kieran Treadwell aims to push on after 'surprise' Irish adventure

A left field pick for Ireland's second row, Kieran Treadwell certainly made the most of his unlikely call-up to Andy Farrell’s squad.

England could face Germany or Croatia as World Cup groups set to be revealed

England will discover their group stage opponents for the World Cup in Qatar this evening, with Germany or Croatia potentially standing in the Three Lions’ way early on.

Eyes of football world on Doha for World Cup draw

DOHA: The draw for this year’s World Cup takes place in the shadow of Doha’s skyscrapers on Friday, with the focus for the evening on the actual football after a build-up dominated by the many off-field issues surrounding the awarding of the tournament. It is the most controversial World Cup in history, with Qatar dogged ever since it was named host in 2010 by accusations of vote-buying — which were hotly denied — and questions over the country’s suitability. From human rights concerns to the ongoing war in Ukraine, it has been impossible to keep the spotlight solely on the sport, but FIFA president Gianni Infantino has repeated, as he did on Thursday, that it “will be a fantastic and unique World Cup.”

Naomi Osaka visibly emotional after victory over Belinda Bencic to reach Miami Open final

Former world number one Naomi Osaka has reached a championship match for the first time since the 2021 Australian Open.

Man Utd one of four Prem clubs who could be left behind for €75m attacker if plan pays off

Liverpool’s April defined by crucial two weeks

Brazil on top as FIFA sets World Cup draw seedings with updated rankings

DOHA, Qatar: The United States received a boost for the World Cup draw and Canada took a hit in Thursday’s updated FIFA rankings. The Americans, who failed to qualify for the last World Cup, will be in Pot 2 after being ranked 15th in the world. Canada, which won the North American qualifying group and will play at the tournament for the first time in 36 years, missed a chance for a rankings boost by losing at Panama 1-0 in its final qualifier.

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Smith brings more MotoGP pedigree to EWC as MOTO AIN’s determination is rewarded

Australia's Minjee Lee shares lead after first round of season-opening major in California

Kieran Treadwell aims to push on after 'surprise' Irish adventure

England could face Germany or Croatia as World Cup groups set to be revealed

Eyes of football world on Doha for World Cup draw

Naomi Osaka visibly emotional after victory over Belinda Bencic to reach Miami Open final

Man Utd one of four Prem clubs who could be left behind for €75m attacker if plan pays off

Brazil on top as FIFA sets World Cup draw seedings with updated rankings