Kriechmayr wins final downhill of men's World Cup season
It's been the script all season long in men's World Cup downhills: If Aleksander Aamodt Kilde doesn't win, then Vincent Kriechmayr will.
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Alcaraz, Swiatek march on at Indian Wells, Murray falls
Carlos Alcaraz fended off tenacious Tallon Griekspoor 7-6 (7/4), 6-3 on Monday to reach the fourth round at Indian Wells as he and women's top seed Iga Swiatek passed tough tests in the California desert.
Carlos Alcaraz, Iga Swiatek Roll Into Indian Wells Quarters, Daniil Medvedev Survives
Top seeds Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek eased into the Indian Wells quarter-finals on cue on Tuesday as in-form Daniil Medvedev defied injury in a wild three-set win over Alexander Zverev. Alcaraz, the world number two who can regain the top ranking with a win this week, had a short night's work on Stadium Court as Britain's Jack Draper retired with an abdominal injury with the Spaniard up 6-2, 2-0. World number one Swiatek, meanwhile, had the last word in most of the long rallies as she powered past 2021 US Open champion Emma Raducanu 6-3, 6-1.
Galopin Des Champs tops Gold Cup field
Ante-post favourite Galopin Des Champs heads 13 declarations for Friday's Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup.
Emma Raducanu vows to become 'one of the best athletes on the tour' after Iga Swiatek loss at Indian Wells
Emma Raducanu has vowed to become “one of the best athletes on the tour” after losing to a “ruthless” Iga Swiatek at Indian Wells on Tuesday. Raducanu’s run at the tournament came to an end with a 6-3 6-1 defeat against the world No. 1 in the last 16.
World first: Pilot lands plane on Burj Al Arab Jumeirah
At 39 years old, Luke Czepiela has spent his life pushing his limits in aviation, and at 6:58 a.m. on March 14, he became the first person in history to land a plane on the helipad atop the iconic Burj Al Arab Jumeirah in Dubai.
YONEX All England 2023: Lauren Smith rides emotional rollercoaster on opening day
Carlisle's Lauren Smith rode an emotional rollercoaster on her return to the world's oldest and most prestigious badminton tournament. The Olympian tasted sweet victory with Chloe Birch in women's doubles and then crushing defeat alongside Marcus Ellis in mixed doubles in the first round of the YONEX All England Open. Ad Smith and Birch got the tournament off to a perfect start for the hosts with a 21-9 21-18 first-round win over American pairing of Srivedya Gurazada and Ishika Jaiswal.
YONEX All England 2023: Birch hails resilient performance after winning start
Preston's Chloe Birch hailed a resilient performance and a winning start to the world's oldest and most prestigious badminton tournament. Birch tasted victory alongside women's doubles partner Lauren Smith to reach the second round at the YONEX All England Open, staged at Birmingham's Utilita Arena. Ad The home favourites sealed a 21-9 21-18 victory over the American pairing of Srivedya Gurazada and Ishika Jaiswal.