Rallying-Sainz stretches Dakar lead over lost Loeb, Ekstrom wins stage eight
Triple Dakar Rally champion Carlos Sainz stretched his overall lead on Monday as closest French rival Sebastien Loeb lost his way in the Saudi Arabian desert.
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Carles Falcon, 45, Dies After Crash In Dakar Rally
Spanish motorcyclist Carles Falcon has died from the serious injuries he suffered last week on the second stage of the Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia, his team said Monday. "On Monday, January 15, Carles passed away. The medical team has confirmed that the neurological damage caused by the cardio-respiratory arrest at the time of the accident is irreversible," the TwinTrail Racing Team said in a statement.
Date set for Spain-Brazil anti-racism football friendly
Dorival Junior speaks during his presentation as the new coach of the Brazilian national football team, at the headquarters of the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on January 11, 2024. – Sao Paulo FC boss Dorival Junior replaces Fernando Diniz was fired from the five-time world champions following a string of losses. “It’s a personal dream come true,” the 2023 Copa do Brasil-winning coach said in a statement posted by Sao Paulo on X, formerly Twitter, on January 7, after days of speculation he would be named to take over struggling Brazil. (Photo by Daniel RAMALHO / AFP)
Canada men thumped by Germany in opening game at Olympic field hockey qualifier
The Canadian men's field hockey team's bid for Olympic qualification got off to a tough start Monday with a 9-0 loss to Germany at an FIH Olympic Qualifier.
Manchester United boss dubs Ella Toone 'breath of fresh air' after criticism
With 28 minutes on the clock at Leigh Sports Village, Ella Toone cut the figure of a footballing superhero.
Rallying-Spanish rider Falcon dies after Dakar Rally crash
Spanish motorcycle rider Carles Falcon has died more than a week after crashing in the Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia, his team said on Monday.
Tormentor-in-chief Vinicius Jr inspires Real Madrid's thrashing of Barcelona in Super Cup
Vinicius Jr conceded he was "no saint" after his hat-trick inspired Real Madrid to a 4-1 win over Barcelona to claim the Spanish Super Cup while his antics also saw Ronald Araujo sent off for two fouls on the Brazilian winger.