ATP roundup: Top seed Carlos Alcaraz cruises in Rotterdam
Top seed Carlos Alcaraz overpowered Italian qualifier Andrea Vavassori 6-2, 6-1 in just over an hour on Thursday in the second round of the ABN AMRO Open at Rotterdam, Netherlands.
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Sailing-Bigger and faster, SailGP back where it all began in Sydney
SYDNEY : SailGP returns to where it all started in Sydney this weekend and six years on from the inaugural race, co-founder Russell Coutts sees a bright future for the innovative international sailing league.
Movie night cut short, India's Iyer puts up a show against England
NAGPUR, India : India's middle order batter Shreyas Iyer had to cut short a movie night and turn in earlier than planned on Wednesday but a match-defining half-century against England the next day made it all worthwhile.
NCAA bans transgender women from sports a day after Trump executive order
:The NCAA, the governing body for collegiate sports in the United States, on Thursday issued a new policy effective immediately that bans transgender women from competing in women's sports.
Flick thrilled with Barca offensive power after thrashing of Valencia
Barcelona displayed their devastating attacking prowess in a 5-0 victory over Valencia in the Copa del Rey quarter-finals on Thursday, a dominating performance which manager Hansi Flick said epitomised what he wants from his team.
Postecoglou's second season claim in doubt after Liverpool humbling
LIVERPOOL, England : Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou said last year that he always wins something in his second season but Liverpool made that assertion sound hollow after a League Cup semi-final thrashing on Thursday.
WTA roundup: Elena Rybakina overcomes Ons Jabeur in Abu Dhabi
No. 1 seed Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan survived an upset bid from Tunisia's Ons Jabeur and prevailed 6-2, 4-6, 7-6 (4) in the quarterfinals of the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open on Thursday.
Spain Ramos signs one-year deal with Mexican club Monterrey
MEXICO CITY : Former Spain international Sergio Ramos has joined Mexican side Monterrey on a one-year deal, the club said on Thursday.