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USA sole bidder for 2031 Women's World Cup, UK set to host in 2035 - Infantino

The United States is the sole bidder for the 2031 Women's World Cup, and the United Kingdom is set to host the 2035 tournament, FIFA president Gianni Infantino announced on Thursday.

McLaren's Norris says it's 'our turn' for success

McLaren's championship leader Lando Norris said Thursday ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix that it was "our turn" to have Formula One's best car.

Runners fly to North Korea for first post-Covid Pyongyang Marathon

Foreign amateur runners on Thursday flew out of Beijing for North Korea to race in the first Pyongyang Marathon in six years, an official travel agent said.

Hamilton rubbishes claims he's lost faith in Ferrari

Lewis Hamilton said Thursday that suggestions that he had lost faith in Ferrari were "complete rubbish" as he looks to rebound from his Chinese Grand Prix disqualification this week in Japan.

Tsunoda vows to bring 'something different' after Red Bull promotion

Yuki Tsunoda vowed on Thursday to bring "something different" to Red Bull after his sudden promotion ahead of his home Japanese Grand Prix this weekend.

Verstappen not happy with Tsunoda-Lawson Red Bull swap

Max Verstappen confirmed Thursday he was unhappy with Red Bull's ruthless driver swap for the Japanese Grand Prix, saying his endorsement of a social media post criticising the move "speaks for itself".

Lawson vows to prove he belongs in F1 after shock of Red Bull axing

Liam Lawson said Thursday he was determined to prove he belongs in Formula One following what he called the "tough" surprise of being axed by Red Bull after just two races.

Lawson says ruthless Red Bull axing was 'tough to hear'

Liam Lawson said Thursday his confidence was intact but admitted it was "tough" to be told by Red Bull that they were axing him after just two races of the season.

Heat humble Celtics for sixth straight win, Thunder roll on

The Miami Heat ended Boston's nine-game NBA winning streak with a 124-103 victory that pushed the reigning champion Celtics further behind Eastern Conference leaders Cleveland -- who rallied to beat New York on Wednesday.

Juve at in-form Roma with Champions League in the balance

Juventus' bid to salvage Champions League football from their deeply disappointing Serie A campaign will be seriously tested on Sunday night at red-hot Roma as the battle for a top-four spot hots up.

Injuries put undermanned Bayern's title bid to the test

Away at in-form Augsburg on Friday, Bayern Munich's hopes of winning the Bundesliga title will depend on how they manage an injury crisis ripping through the club.

Ovechkin scores 892nd goal -- three away from Gretzky's NHL record

Washington star Alex Ovechkin scored his 892nd career goal on Wednesday to move three away from breaking Wayne Gretzky's NHL record of 894 as his Capitals fell 5-1 to the Carolina Hurricanes.

Australian former rugby star Petaia signs for NFL's Chargers

Former Australia rugby union back Jordan Petaia was on Wednesday signed by the NFL's Los Angeles Chargers after impressing during trials.

Athletics world watching as 'Grand Slam Track' prepares for launch

What is being billed as a "revolution" for the sport of athletics gets under way in Kingston on Friday with the opening meeting of US sprinting legend Michael Johnson's ambitious Grand Slam Track series.

Heat humble Celtics for sixth straight win, Cavs top Knicks

The Miami Heat ended Boston's nine-game NBA winning streak with a 124-103 victory that pushed the reigning champion Celtics further behind Eastern Conference leaders Cleveland -- who rallied to beat New York on Wednesday.

Altomare hangs on to tie defending champ Korda at LPGA Match Play

Nelly Korda's LPGA Match Play title defense got off to a sluggish start Wednesday as Brittany Altomare rallied from 2-down to tie the world number one on the opening day at Shadow Creek in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Grealish dedicates Man City goal to late brother

Manchester City star Jack Grealish dedicated his long-awaited goal in Wednesday's 2-0 win against Leicester to his late brother.

Slot 'hates' offside rule that gave Liverpool win over Everton

Liverpool manager Arne Slot said he does not agree with the offside rule that meant Diogo Jota's goal stood to beat Everton 1-0 on Wednesday, but that the right decision was made.

Barca oust Atletico to set up Clasico Copa del Rey final

Barcelona will face rivals Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey final after Ferran Torres secured them a 1-0 win at Atletico Madrid on Wednesday, progressing 5-4 on aggregate from the semi-final tie.

Mourinho grabs Galatasaray coach's face after losing Istanbul derby

Fenerbahce coach Jose Mourinho grabbed the face of his opposite number at fierce local rivals Galatasaray after a 2-1 defeat on Wednesday in the Turkish Cup quarter-finals.

Grealish strikes early as Man City move up to fourth in Premier League

Jack Grealish ended his long wait for a Premier League goal as a Manchester City side missing Erling Haaland beat struggling Leicester 2-0 on Wednesday to go fourth in the table.

Reims edge out fourth-tier Cannes to set up PSG French Cup final

Reims clung on for a 2-1 victory at fourth-division Cannes on Wednesday to set up a French Cup final meeting with holders Paris Saint-Germain in May.

Liverpool beat Everton as title looms, Man City win without Haaland

Liverpool moved closer to the Premier League title with a 1-0 win in the Merseyside derby against Everton on Wednesday, while Manchester City beat Leicester 2-0 to bolster their bid to reach the Champions League.

Jota wins bad-tempered derby as Liverpool move 12 points clear

Liverpool restored their 12-point lead at the top of the Premier League after Diogo Jota's strike won a feisty Merseyside derby 1-0 over Everton on Wednesday.

Inter and Milan level in derby Italian Cup semi

Inter Milan and AC Milan's Italian Cup semi-final was left finely balanced on Wednesday after the two giants of Italian football played out a 1-1 draw at the San Siro.

Stuttgart beat Leipzig to reach German Cup final

Stuttgart set up a German Cup final clash with third-division Arminia Bielefeld after a 3-1 win over RB Leipzig on Wednesday.

LIV Golf stars playing at Doral with Masters on their minds

Past major winners and Masters champions are preparing for Friday's start of the LIV Golf Miami event at Doral with thoughts of next week's Masters in their heads.

'Determined' Buttler leads Gujarat to IPL win over Bengaluru

England's Jos Buttler hammered an unbeaten 73 to lead Gujarat Titans to a thumping eight-wicket win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the Indian Premier League on Wednesday.

Blistering Buttler leads Gujarat to IPL win over Bengaluru

England's Jos Buttler hammered an unbeaten 73 to lead Gujarat Titans to a thumping eight-wicket win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the Indian Premier league on Wednesday.

'I'll be back' vows Haaland after injury blow

Erling Haaland promised "I'll be back" after the Manchester City striker learned he will be sidelined for seven weeks with an ankle injury.

New coach Edwards adamant England can win women's cricket World Cup

New coach Charlotte Edwards insists her England team can win the women's cricket World Cup in India later this year despite their Ashes drubbing in Australia.

American Neilson Powless fools Visma to win Across Flanders

American Neilson Powless won the Across Flanders cobbles classic on Wednesday, leaving Wout van Aert and his Visma team with egg on their faces.

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