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Italian qualifier Bellucci stuns Medvedev in Rotterdam
Italian qualifier Mattia Bellucci stunned former world number one Daniil Medvedev in three tough sets on Wednesday to reach the Rotterdam ATP quarter-finals.

Real Madrid snatch late Leganes win to reach Copa del Rey semis
Young Real Madrid striker Gonzalo Garcia headed home a 93rd minute winner to put his side into the Copa del Rey semi-finals with a 3-2 victory at Leganes on Wednesday.

Newcastle sweep aside Arsenal to reach League Cup final
Newcastle swept into the League Cup final for the second time in three seasons with a vibrant 2-0 win against Arsenal in the semi-final second leg on Wednesday.

NFL to play 2026 regular-season game in Melbourne, Australia
The NFL will stage its first ever regular-season game in Australia in the 2026 season with the Melbourne Cricket Ground hosting the contest, the league announced on Wednesday.

Bucks get Kuzma from Wizards as NBA trade deadline nears: reports
The Milwaukee Bucks traded All-Star forward Khris Middleton to the Washington Wizards for Kyle Kuzma on Wednesday according to multiple reports as tensions grew ahead of Thursday's NBA trade deadline.

Chiefs' Araiza reflects on road from outcast to the Super Bowl
Kansas City Chiefs punter Matt Araiza says he feared his NFL career was over before it had even begun but now finds himself on the brink of Super Bowl glory.

England boss Borthwick needs time just like Amorim at Man Utd, says right-hand man
England attack coach Richard Wigglesworth has pleaded for fans to be patient with boss Steve Borthwick by saying his Red Rose regime needs time to oversee a revival just as much as Manchester United football manager Ruben Amorim does at Old Trafford.

LIV Golf players given direct path into US Open
LIV Golf players were given a direct path into the US Open on Wednesday as the US Golf Association announced new exemption categories for this year's June 12-15 event.

French star Ntamack suspended, misses England Six Nations clash
France fly-half Romain Ntamack was on Wednesday ruled out of this weekend's Six Nations showdown with bitter rivals England after being hit with a three-week ban, officials said.

NWSL agrees to $5 mln player mistreatment settlement
The National Women's Soccer League and three attorneys general said Wednesday they have agreed on a $5 million settlement over player harassment and sexual misconduct complaints after an investigation found systemic problems.

In and out as South Africa lose fast bowler Coetzee for Champions Trophy
Fast bowler Gerald Coetzee was on Wednesday named, then withdrawn from a below-strength South Africa squad for the first match of a tri-series tournament in Pakistan before being ruled out of the Champions Trophy in the same country.

Mathys Tel '100 percent' committed to Spurs, says Postecoglou
Ange Postecoglou said Mathys Tel is "100 percent" committed to Tottenham after the French forward signed on loan despite reportedly rejecting a move to the club earlier in the January transfer window.

MotoGP champion Martin breaks hand and foot in Malaysia crash
MotoGP world champion Jorge Martin has been ruled out of the remaining pre-season testing in Malaysia and will undergo surgery in Europe after crashing badly on the opening day at the Sepang track.

Aga Khan: five things about the prince of sport
Apart from being an Islamic spiritual leader, the Aga Khan, who died on Tuesday aged 88, was a byword for the biggest and best in the world of horse racing.

Root 'crucial' for England ahead of Champions Trophy, says skipper
Joe Root will play a "crucial role" in India on his ODI return and as they build up to the Champions Trophy this month, England captain Jos Buttler said Wednesday.

India's Rohit insists struggles 'nothing new' ahead of England ODIs
India skipper Rohit Sharma on Wednesday insisted his recent Test struggles were just part of the "ups and downs" of a long career as he looks to rediscover his form in three one-day internationals against England.

Even in career twilight, Ronaldo's star undimmed at 40
Cristiano Ronaldo's playing days may be numbered but his following is bigger than ever as he celebrates his 40th birthday in his adopted home of Saudi Arabia on Wednesday.

Barca avoiding 'excuses' after Real Madrid ref complaints: Flick
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said Wednesday his team would not hide behind "excuses" after rivals Real Madrid attacked Spanish refereeing following a surprise La Liga defeat.

Australia fear rank turner for second Sri Lanka Test
Australia are on guard for a spin trap when the second and final Test gets underway in Galle on Thursday despite an unassailable lead in the series.

Liverpool's Slot not a fan of in-stadium VAR announcements
Liverpool manager Arne Slot says he is not a fan of in-stadium VAR announcements as he fears they will increase the pressure on referees.

Stiff competition awaits as Vonn hunts gold in world super-G
US star Lindsey Vonn will go for a ninth world medal at her ninth world championships when she takes to the start hut of the women's super-G in Saalbach on Thursday.

Austria's Puchner tops second downhill training at world champs
Austrian Mirjam Puchner hit speeds of 140km/h to top the women's second downhill training at the World Ski Champonships in Saalbach on Wednesday.

Aga Khan: racehorse billionaire and Islamic spiritual leader
Racehorse billionaire and Islamic spiritual leader the Aga Khan died on Tuesday aged 88, leaving millions of followers in mourning across the world.

Sri Lanka's Karunaratne to bow out of Tests after 'fulfilling dream'
Dimuth Karunaratne said he had fulfilled a childhood dream after the Sri Lanka opener announced that his 100th Test, against Australia starting Thursday, will be his last.

MotoGP champion Martin taken to hospital after Malaysia crash
MotoGP world champion Jorge Martin was taken to hospital Wednesday after crashing on the opening day of pre-season testing in Malaysia.

Cummins 'hugely unlikely' for Australia's Champions Trophy bid
Australia captain Pat Cummins is "hugely unlikely" for the Champions Trophy because of injury while fellow paceman Josh Hazlewood is also a doubt, coach Andrew McDonald said Wednesday.

LeBron relishing 'special' Doncic double act
LeBron James said Tuesday he is relishing the prospect of joining forces with Luka Doncic at the Los Angeles Lakers following the shock deal which has stunned the basketball world.

Tatum shines as Celtics down Cavs, Lakers thrash Clippers
Jayson Tatum scored 22 points as the Boston Celtics laid down a postseason marker against the high-flying Cleveland Cavaliers with a 112-105 victory on the road on Tuesday.

Olympics on horizon as China hosts Asian Winter Games
China will welcome a mix of world-class athletes and relative novices from desert and tropical nations when the Asian Winter Games open in the city of Harbin on Friday.

Tatum, White shine as Celtics down Cavs
Jayson Tatum scored 22 points as the Boston Celtics laid down a postseason marker against the high-flying Cleveland Cavaliers with a 112-105 victory on the road on Tuesday.

African football has the platform for historic World Cup success
Africa could break the glass ceiling of winning the World Cup in the next 10 years, partly thanks to a platform highlighting to foreign clubs the most talented youth from the continent, the co-founder has boldly claimed to AFP.

France prop Gros happy to go 'under radar' for Dupont's benefit
France's hopes of a rare away win over England on Saturday in the Six Nations will hinge on the impact of superstar scrum-half Antoine Dupont.