ATP roundup: Top seed Carlos Alcaraz cruises in Rotterdam
Top seed Carlos Alcaraz overpowered Italian qualifier Andrea Vavassori 6-2, 6-1 in just over an hour on Thursday in the second round of the ABN AMRO Open at Rotterdam, Netherlands.
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Real Madrid Add Fuel To Atletico Derby Fire With Refereeing Complaints
Real Madrid's complaints about refereeing have created an even tenser atmosphere than usual around their crunch La Liga derby clash with Atletico Madrid on Saturday. League leaders Madrid host their city rivals, second and trailing by a single point, at the Santiago Bernabeu, after a tumultuous week in Spanish football. Last weekend Los Blancos dropped three points in a shock defeat at Espanyol, after which they sent the Spanish football federation a letter blasting La Liga refereeing as "rigged".
LeBron James drafted first for new-look NBA All-Star Game - ESPN
LeBron James was the first pick of the new-look 2025 NBA All-Star draft Thursday night and was soon joined by a now-former teammate — Anthony Davis.
‘Tough and brave’ Fin Smith backed to star on first England start against France
Fin Smith has been backed to take the fight to France after Steve Borthwick declared that England’s new fly-half has the defensive steel to match his silky skills.
Combining rugby and culture, Italy offers fans free museum entrance
A visit to Rome for one of Italy's three Six Nations matches this year is already an attractive proposition for rugby fans, and the Italian Rugby Federation (FIR) have made it even more appealing with an initiative offering free museum tickets.
Paul Pogba has already given Man United transfer return verdict amid invitation message
Paul Pogba has been linked with a surprise return to Manchester United in what would be his third spell at Old Trafford.
Weekend sport guide: Wexford v Kilkenny, Ireland take on Scotland
A Wexford v Kilkenny hurling clash, Ireland's trip to Murrayfield to face Scotland in the Six Nations, and the Super Bowl are among this weekend's top sporting events.