Dubliner Oran O'Kelly completes gruelling Dakar Rally
Oran O'Kelly completed his mission to finish the Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia, crossing the line 57th overall in the bike category in the gruelling two-week race.
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Rallying-Audi's Sainz wins Dakar Rally for a fourth time at 61
Spaniard Carlos Sainz, 61-year-old father of the namesake Ferrari Formula One driver, won the Dakar Rally for the fourth time in Saudi Arabia on Friday with Audi taking a first title in the car category.
Hannibal Mejbri reveals what Manchester United teammates told him before completing Sevilla transfer
Hannibal Mejbri has revealed that his now-former Manchester United teammates told him about the home atmosphere at Sevilla before his exit.
Xavi's Wounded Barcelona Face Tough Test At Real Betis
Xavi Hernandez and his wounded Barcelona side visit Real Betis on Sunday in La Liga still dusting themselves down from last weekend's humbling by Real Madrid. The Catalans were thrashed in the Spanish Super Cup on Sunday in Saudi Arabia, leading to a week of soul searching ahead of the trip to Seville. After an unconvincing win over third-tier Unionistas de Salamanca in the Copa del Rey on Thursday, pressure still weighs on Xavi's shoulders with the Spanish champions' top four ambitions under threat. Barcelona are fourth, level with third-place Athletic Bilbao on 41 points, who visit Valencia on Saturday.
I met Philippe Clement in Spain and Rangers boss blew me away because he just gets it – Barry Ferguson
There are some people in life who you meet one minute and instantly forget about the next. And there are others who leave a lasting impression.
Australian Open order of play on Saturday
MELBOURNE : Order of play on the main courts on the seventh day of the Australian Open on Saturday (prefix number denotes seeding):
Barca players must share responsibility for poor run, says defender Kounde
Barcelona players must shoulder the blame for the club's dismal performances this season, defender Jules Kounde said as the reigning Spanish champions find themselves eight points off the top spot in LaLiga.
Australian Open day six
MELBOURNE : Highlights of the sixth day of the Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Friday, all times local (GMT +11):