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Champions League success raises hopes of Italian revival
Napoli's romp past Eintracht Frankfurt into the Champions League quarter-finals ensured Italy will have three clubs in Friday's last-eight draw for the first time since 2006.
Qatari bid delegation visit Man Utd: reports
The representatives of a Qatari banker reportedly visited Manchester United on Thursday as the battle to buy the Premier League club heats up.
Man City tie down World Cup winner Alvarez to 2028
Manchester City extended Julian Alvarez's contract to 2028 on Thursday in recognition of an impressive debut season from the Argentine World Cup winner.
Conte not expecting to be sacked by Spurs
Tottenham boss Antonio Conte said on Thursday he does not expect to lose his job before the end of the season despite speculation over who will be his successor as Spurs manager.
England's Farrell and Tuilagi return as Arundell starts in Ireland Six Nations finale
England captain Owen Farrell was recalled to the starting XV for the Six Nations climax against Grand Slam chasing Ireland in Dublin on Saturday, with Manu Tuilagi back in midfield.
Hamilton says he plans tro stay and fight at Mercedes
Lewis Hamilton said on Thursday that he has no intention of leaving struggling Mercedes but admitted his choice of words had created unnecessary problems for the team in the aftermath of the Bahrain Grand Prix.
Ohtani vows no let-up after Japan reach baseball semi-finals
Superstar Shohei Ohtani said Japan would "keep playing hard" at the World Baseball Classic after booking their place in the semi-finals with a dominant win over Italy on Thursday.
Aouar switches allegiance from France to Algeria
Lyon's French-Algerian midfielder Houssem Aouar, who has been capped once by France, said Thursday he was switching allegiance and will now play for Algeria.
Gibson-Park gets nod for Ireland's Six Nations Grand Slam clash
Jamison Gibson-Park has been handed the scrum-half role by Ireland head coach Andy Farrell as the Irish bid to seal the Six Nations Grand Slam by beating England at Lansdowne Road on Saturday.
Infantino announces big increase in Women's World Cup prize money
Prize money at the upcoming Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand will be triple that at the last edition in 2019, FIFA president Gianni Infantino announced on Thursday, as he also revealed Saudi Arabia's tourist board will not sponsor the tournament.
Thuram, Chelsea's Fofana among new faces in France squad for Euro qualifiers
Chelsea defender Wesley Fofana and the Nice midfielder Khephren Thuram were handed first call-ups to the France squad named by coach Didier Deschamps on Thursday as the World Cup runners-up prepare to start their Euro 2024 qualifying campaign this month.
Townsend confident Scotland can cope without Russell and Hogg against Italy
Scotland coach Gregor Townsend has backed his side to flourish without key backs Finn Russell and Stuart Hogg when they face Italy in their Six Nations finale at Murrayfield on Saturday.
Toney gets England call-up despite betting charges
Brentford striker Ivan Toney on Thursday was handed a recall to the England squad for Euro 2024 qualifiers against Italy and Ukraine despite facing a series of betting charges by the English Football Association.
Japan beat Italy to reach World Baseball Classic semi-finals
Superstar Shohei Ohtani wobbled after a flying start but Japan's bats erupted to claim a place in the World Baseball Classic semi-finals Thursday with a 9-3 win over Italy.
Naples fan violence 'hurts football', says Frankfurt spokesman
Eintracht Frankfurt board member Philipp Reschke on Thursday condemned fan violence before the Champions League match with Napoli, saying "it hurts football".
'Indisputable starter' Atonio to win 50th France cap against Wales
France head coach Fabien Galthie said Thursday that Uini Atonio was an "indisputable starter" against Wales in the Six Nations this weekend when the prop will win his 50th Test cap.
Boycott and Russian flags fire up world boxing championship
The Women's World Boxing Championships began in India on Thursday with several nations boycotting because of the presence of Russians and Belarusians competing under their flags.
Odermatt wins again to move closer to Maier's points record
Switzerland's Marco Odermatt remained on track for a shot at beating Hermann Maier's record for overall World Cup points after streaking to victory in the men's super-G at the season finals in Andorra on Thursday.
Camavinga 'graduates' in mature Real Madrid European triumph
Real Madrid strangled Liverpool at the Santiago Bernabeu with a mature performance on Wednesday to reach the Champions League quarter-finals and Eduardo Camavinga was at the heart of it.
Wales No.8 Faletau to win 100th cap against France
Wales No.8 Taulupe Faletau will win his 100th cap after being named in Warren Gatland's team to play France in Paris on Saturday in the final round of this season's Six Nations matches.
Eight arrested after Champions League violence in Naples
Three German football fans and five locals were arrested following clashes with police in Naples before and after Napoli's Champions League win over Eintracht Frankfurt, a local official said Thursday.
France's Atonio to win 50th cap against Wales
Uini Atonio and Romain Taofifenua were named by France head coach Fabien Galthie on Thursday in the holders' starting lineup to face Wales in the Six Nations this weekend.
Scotland's Kinghorn starts at fly-half in Italy Six Nations finale
Blair Kinghorn will replace the injured Finn Russell at fly-half for Scotland's Six Nations finale at home to Italy on Saturday.
Gut-Behrami wins super-G to claim World Cup globe
Switzerland's Lara Gut-Behrami claimed the season's super-G title after winning the race at the World Cup finals in Andorra on Thursday.
Gianni Infantino re-elected FIFA president until 2027
Gianni Infantino has been re-elected as president of FIFA until 2027 after standing unopposed at the congress of world football's governing body on Thursday.
Pant ruled out of IPL, Warner named Delhi captain
Rishabh Pant will miss this year's Indian Premier League to continue his recovery from a car crash, with David Warner replacing him as Delhi Capitals skipper, the franchise said Thursday.
Captain America Trout powers USA into World Baseball quarters
US captain Mike Trout drove in all three runs as the United States defeated Colombia 3-2 on Wednesday to book their place in the quarter-finals of the World Baseball Classic.
Tigres beat Orlando in thriller, Whitecaps, LAFC advance
Mexico's Tigres advanced to the quarter-finals of the CONCACAF Champions League after a 1-1 draw at Orlando City ensured passage on the away goals rule.
Embiid gives 76ers sixth straight win with victory in Cleveland
Joel Embiid starred again with 38 points as the Philadelphia 76ers picked up a sixth straight win with a 118-109 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday.
Last-gasp defeat motivates Sri Lanka for second New Zealand Test
Captain Dimuth Karunaratne says Sri Lanka will use their agonising last-gasp defeat to New Zealand as motivation when the second Test starts on Friday in Wellington.
Tigres beat Orlando in thriller, Whitecaps advance
Mexico's Tigres advanced to the quarter-finals of the CONCACAF Champions League after a 1-1 draw at Orlando City ensured passage on the away goals rule.
Wales face 'huge task' at France, says former full-back Byrne
Ex-Wales full-back Lee Byrne said his former side face a "huge task" on Saturday as they head to defending champions France in the Six Nations.