Juve's Pogba banned for four years for doping - Italian media
France and Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba has been banned for four years for a doping offence earlier this season, Italian media reported on Thursday.
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France’s Paul Pogba handed four-year doping ban
Italy’s anti-doping tribunal handed a four-year ban Thursday to France midfielder Paul Pogba after he tested positive for testosterone last year, according to his club, Juventus.
A wobble in Tallaght but no need for Irish panic
Eileen Gleeson and her players were honest enough to admit things went pear-shaped during the Republic of Ireland's 2-0 defeat to Wales on Tuesday night, but there's no need to press the panic button just yet.
Why Manchester United might have to rely on Man City for Champions League place
Manchester United could be left supporting Manchester City and Liverpool in Europe this season, with qualification for the Champions League looking increasingly likely that they will have to lean on their bitter rivals for help.
BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Giovanni Pernice declares love for 'amazing' co-star after girlfriend 'confirmation'
Giovanni Pernice has sweetly gushed over his Strictly Come Dancing co-star a day after appearing to confirm his new relationship. The dancer was marking the birthday of fellow dancer Lauren Oakley.
Honda Brings In Luca Marini To Replace Marc Marquez In MotoGP
Honda announced on Monday it had signed Italian Luca Marini, the half-brother of MotoGP legend Valentino Rossi, to a two-year deal with its factory team. Marini, 26, will take over from Marc Marquez, the six-time world champion who is leaving Honda a year early to join his brother at Ducati satellite team Gresini Racing. After making his MotoGP debut in 2021, Marini earned his first two podium finishes this season -- in the United States and Qatar -- as he came eighth overall riding for VR46, the Ducati satellite team owned by Rossi. He also finished in the top three in four sprint races and twice took pole position. Marini will get a first outing on his new Japanese bike at the post-season tests in Valencia on Tuesday. He will pair up at Honda with 2020 world champion Joan Mir, who endured a disastrous past season in which he finished 22nd after scoring only 26 points. Honda finished bottom of the constructors' standings this season, just as they did in 2022.
MotoGP Legend Valentino Rossi To Compete In Endurance Championship
Retired Italian MotoGP legend Valentino Rossi, who has switched from two wheels to four, will compete in the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) next season, according to the list of participants published on Monday. The seven-time MotoGP world champion, will race with the Belgian WRT team, driving one of 18 cars entered in the LMGT3 class, which replaces the LMGTE Am category.
Marcus Smith and Alex Mitchell to link up with England at York training camp
Marcus Smith and Alex Mitchell will join England's squad for a three-day training camp in York ahead of their Guinness Six Nations round-four match against Ireland.