Francesco Bagnaia wins Japan MotoGP sprint race, SA's Binder fails to finish
Francesco Bagnaia profited from a mistake by rookie Pedro Acosta to win the Japan MotoGP sprint on Saturday and close the gap on overall championship leader Jorge Martin.
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Star-studded line-up shows Leinster mean business
You'd love to have been a fly on the wall when Benetton head coach Marco Bortolami got a first look at the Leinster team sheet this week.
EasyJet confirms investigation underway after arrest on Manchester Airport flight
EasyJet has confirmed an investigation is underway after a man boarded a flight at Manchester Airport without the correct documentation. It's unclear whether he had a boarding pass for a different flight, or no boarding pass at all.
McTominay scores early as Napoli beat Como to extend Serie A lead
NAPLES, Italy : Napoli's Scott McTominay scored after 25 seconds and Romelu Lukaku and David Neres were also on target as they beat visitors Como 3-1 in Serie A on Friday to extend their lead at the top of Serie A.
Carlo Ancelotti Points Finger At Real Madrid's 'Lack Of Intensity'
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said Friday that two of the main factors behind his team's poor play this season are "lack of intensity in defence and slow ball circulation". Real Madrid sit second in La Liga on 18 points, three points behind leaders Barcelona, but have not set the new season alight despite the long-awaited addition of star striker Kylian Mbappe over the summer. On Wednesday, the reigning Liga and European champions lost their first match of the season away to French club Lille in the Champions League. "We are still not up to par, but we are not far away," Ancelotti said during his pre-match press conference ahead of Madrid's domestic clash with Villarreal.
Paul Pogba's doping ban reduced to 18 months after CAS appeal - ESPN
World Cup winner Paul Pogba's doping suspension has been reduced to 18 months from an initial four years, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) said on Friday.
Gabbia and Maldini named in Italy's Nations League squad
Italy coach Luciano Spalletti has named AC Milan defender Matteo Gabbia and Monza forward Daniel Maldini in a 23-man squad for their upcoming Nations League fixtures.
Pogba has doping suspension cut to 18 months, eligible to play next March
PARIS :French soccer player Paul Pogba’s doping suspension has been cut to 18 months from an initial four years, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) said on Friday.