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Sabalenka out of China Open in third round, Medvedev into semis

Red Bull's Verstappen wins Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia

Asian Games close in Japan after records, rancour and rain

Pro-Europe Latvian PM wins poll dominated by Russia, social worries

Alcaraz through to Japan Open semis, Fils crashes out

Future of French far-right star in balance after antisemitism claims

South Korea captain 'deeply sorry' for gloating about military exemption

Alcaraz through to Japan Open semis after Shapovalov injury

Asian Games set to close after records, rancour and rain

Chanel: unpicking one year of 'Blazymania'

Cry for help as French-Swiss lake dries up

Sabalenka swept out of China Open in third round

China swim sensation Yu Zidi, 13, says 'I'm no prodigy'

Yu Zidi to Ohashi: Asian Games stars who can light up LA Olympics

Former Rangers star Davis retires

Rangers and Northern Ireland midfielder Steven Davis announced his retirement on Thursday after conceding defeat in his battle to return from a knee injury.

Two Zimbabwe cricketers banned for recreational drug use

Zimbabwean international cricketers Wessly Madhevere and Brandon Mavuta have been banned from all cricket for four months for recreational drug use.

Hubble finds water vapor in small planet's atmosphere

The Hubble Space Telescope has observed the smallest planet outside our solar system to contain water vapor in its atmosphere, a "landmark discovery" that brings astronomy a step closer to characterizing Earth-like worlds.

Woeful NBA Wizards replace Unseld, name Keefe interim coach

Wes Unseld Jr. was replaced as head coach of the NBA's struggling Washington Wizards on Thursday with assistant coach Brian Keefe taking charge for the rest of the season.

S. Korea to face Saudi in Asian Cup last 16 as group phase wraps up

Son Heung-min's South Korea will face Saudi Arabia in a heavyweight last-16 clash at the Asian Cup with Thailand, Jordan, Bahrain and Indonesia also all going through at the end of the group phase Thursday.

LVMH posts record sales and profit in 2023

The world's largest luxury goods group LVMH announced record results Thursday, even as growth slowed towards the end of last year and sales of spirits shrank.

Harder to win in England than anywhere else says Villa boss Emery

Aston Villa boss Unai Emery claims winning trophies in England is harder than anywhere else in the world.

Celtic reject Atletico Madrid bid for O'Riley: Rodgers

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has rejected Atletico Madrid's bid for Matt O'Riley and will not listen to any further approaches for the Denmark midfielder.

Saudi Arabia top group to to set up S. Korea Asian Cup clash

Saudi Arabia booked an Asian Cup last-16 showdown with South Korea after a lively but goalless draw with Thailand on Thursday that clocked up four disallowed goals.

'It hurts': Son condemns abuse directed at South Korean team

Son Heung-min said Thursday "comments that cross the line" had been aimed at his South Korea team-mates at the Asian Cup and called for "protection" from abuse.

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