Newcastle United transfer rumours: Sven Botman rejection & Fulham keep tabs on Matt Targett
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Horansky keeps Slovakia alive against Italy for Davis Cup Finals spot
Slovakia's Filip Horansky stunned Italy's world number 21 Lorenzo Sonego 7-6(2) 6-3 to level their qualifying tie on Friday for a place in the Davis Cup Finals later this year.
Injured Ruben Dias set to miss Portugal's World Cup qualifier
Ruben Dias is likely to miss this month's World Cup qualifier against Turkey with a hamstring injury that Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has said will sideline the defender for up to six weeks. Portugal, the 2016 European champions, face Turkey in a play-off on March 24 before a potential final match to get to Qatar 2022 against Italy, the team that succeeded them last year as kings of the continent, five days later. Dias' absence with an injury suffered in the first half of Tuesday's 2-0 FA Cup win over Peterborough is also a problem for reigning Premier league champions City. During the Cup tie the league leaders, six points clear of second-placed Liverpool but having played a game more, lost Nathan Ake to a less severe injury. That means John Stones and Aymeric Laporte are the only two experienced City defenders fit for Sunday's Manchester derby at the Etihad Stadium. "It will be four to six weeks," Guardiola said Friday of the time Dias would be out of action.
Mauricio Pochettino would rather join Premier League rival instead of Man Utd
Manchester United managerial target Mauricio Pochettino is keen to return to the Premier League but would rather take back the reins at old club Tottenham, according to reports.
Ukrainian Yastremska maintains Lyon run
Dayana Yastremska has maintained her emotional run at the Lyon Open by beating fifth-seed Jasmine Paolini in straight sets to book a semi-final spot.
Nick Haining adds to Scotland injury woes as Edinburgh coach hails eight-try win over Connacht
Nick Haining has been ruled out of Scotland’s match against Italy with a shoulder injury, adding to the national side’s back row woes ahead of the fourth round of the Six Nations.
Martinez bags Serie A hat-trick for Inter
Lautaro Martinez scored a hat trick as Inter Milan ended their goal drought in spectacular style by beating Salernitana 5-0 to move to the top of Serie A.
Dayana Yastremska: Ukraine tennis player reaches last four of Lyon Open
Ukraine's Dayana Yastremska has reached the semi-finals of the Lyon Open a week after fleeing the Russian bombing of her home city of Odessa.