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.
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Train drivers to stage fresh strikes and overtime ban in pay row
Rail passengers face further disruption over the next month after train drivers are to stage a series of fresh strikes and an overtime ban. The latest action comes as part of an ongoing dispute over pay.
Andy Murray Says 'Definite Possibility' He Has Played Final Australian Open
Five-time finalist Andy Murray said on Monday there was a "definite possibility" that he has played his final Australian Open after slumping out at the first hurdle. The 36-year-old put up stiff resistance in a 61-minute first set against Argentine Tomas Martin Etcheverry, but the 30th seed slowly ground him down to win 6-4, 6-2, 6-2. Murray had a frustrating end to 2023, winning just one match in his last four tournaments, and said previously that unless his form picked up the curtain could be coming down on his career.
Ghana coach Hughton dodges blow from angry fan at team hotel
ABIDJAN : An angry supporter attempted to strike Ghana coach Chris Hughton after their upset loss at the Africa Cup of Nations finals on Sunday and was taken away by police, team officials confirmed on Monday.
Jesus Casas hopes Iraq can emulate 2007 Asian Cup success and welcome home new 'heroes'
As an Iraq resident for the past year and, more conspicuously, the current manager of its national team, Jesus Casas is never too removed from reminders of the country’s crowning football moment.
Mancini slams Saudi players who opted to leave Asian Cup squad
DOHA : Saudi Arabia coach Roberto Mancini criticised the players who left the national camp ahead of the Asian Cup due to a potential lack of playing time, saying on Monday that he only wanted players ready to fight for the shirt.
Murray says 'definite possibility' he's played his last Australian Open match
MELBOURNE :Andy Murray has enjoyed plenty of deep runs at Melbourne Park but the five-times runner-up was left wondering if this Australian Open would be his last after being dumped out in the first round on Monday.
Seasoned stars Murray, Wawrinka make early Australian Open exits
MELBOURNE : Five-times runner-up Andy Murray and 2014 champion Stan Wawrinka have enjoyed plenty of deep runs at the Australian Open but the veteran pair were both dumped out in the first round on Monday.