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Tommy DeVito Struggles in Relief Appearance After Drake Maye's Injury

Tommy DeVito endured a difficult relief outing in his first extended action since 2024, throwing for just 81 yards with an interception after taking over for starter Drake Maye. The Patriots fell to the Detroit Lions 35-10 in Munich as Maye exited early with an ankle injury.

桑木志帆が年間女王に輝き来季米ツアー参戦へ

国内女子ゴルフツアー「伊藤園レディース」最終日、桑木志帆（23）が今季5勝目、ツアー通算8勝目を挙げた。これにより、桑木は悲願だった年間女王のタイトルを確定させ、来季から米女子ツアーへの参戦を決断した。

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Medvedev into first quarter-final of 2025 in Marseille

Former world number one Daniil Medvedev reached his first quarter-final of 2025 in Marseille on Thursday as China's Zhang Zhizhen stunned fourth seed Hubert Hurkacz.

Injury forces Olympic champion Hodgkinson out of 800m record bid in own race

Olympic 800 metres champion Keely Hodgkinson has been forced to abandon a world record attempt this weekend after the British middle-distance star withdrew from her own event, the Keely Klassic, with a hamstring injury.

Swiatek tops Rybakina to reach Doha semi-finals

Three-time defending champion Iga Swiatek advanced to the semi-finals of the Qatar Open on Thursday with a straight-sets win over last year's runner-up Elena Rybakina.

PGA Tour chief Monahan pleased with how LIV talks progressing

PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan says reunification talks with Saudi backers of LIV Golf are progressing and he is comfortable, despite delays, that a good deal will be forthcoming.

LPGA adopts new pace of play policy with faster time deadlines

The LPGA announced a new pace of play policy on Thursday with lower time thresholds for stroke penalties that will begin next month.

Jets moving on without Rodgers

The New York Jets and quarterback Aaron Rodgers have parted ways, the club said on Thursday.

Swiatek, Alexandrova advance to Doha semi-finals

Three-time defending champion Iga Swiatek advanced to the semi-finals of the WTA Qatar Open on Thursday with a straight sets win over last year's runner-up Elena Rybakina.

Lower division USL plans rival to MLS

The lower division United Soccer League (USL) says it plans to create a top-flight rival to Major League Soccer by launching a new division in 2027-28.

Kiwi Robinson happy to punch above her weight with world silver

Alice Robinson expressed her pride at ensuring New Zealand again punched above its weight after she bagged a world silver medal in the women's giant slalom in Saalbach on Thursday.

Norris vows to 'get elbows out' in fight with Verstappen for F1 crown

Lando Norris has warned Max Verstappen he will get his "elbows out" as the McLaren driver fights to dethrone the Formula One world champion.

Alexandrova battles past Pegula into Doha semi-finals

Ekaterina Alexandrova ousted sixth-seed Jessica Pegula to sweep into the semi-finals of the WTA Qatar Open on Thursday.

Howley leaves Wales Six Nations coaching set-up

Wales assistant coach Rob Howley will not be part of the team's backroom staff for rest of the Six Nations following the departure of head coach Warren Gatland, the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) announced on Thursday.

Premier League sparks confusion by deleting statement on ban for Liverpool's Slot

Arne Slot could still be in the dugout for Liverpool's Premier League match against Wolves this weekend despite apparently receiving a two-match touchline ban for his red card at the end of a fiery Merseyside derby.

Brignone scorches to world giant slalom gold in Shiffrin absence

Italy's Federica Brignone laid down the two fastest runs to win gold in the women's giant slalom at the World Ski Championships in Saalbach on Thursday, as American Mikaela Shiffrin opted out of defending her title.

Marquez flying for Ducati before MotoGP season

Six-time Spanish world champion Marc Marquez set the fastest lap on Thursday in the second of two days of pre-season testing at the Buriram circuit in Thailand with 1min 28.855sec.

Brignone wins world giant slalom in Shiffrin absence

Hundred cash windfall a 'seminal moment' for English cricket: ECB

English cricket chiefs say a windfall of nearly £1 billion ($1.25 billion) from an auction of Hundred franchises is "a seminal moment" that will safeguard the game for future generations.

Rubiales' lawyer asks Spanish court for his acquittal over kiss

Luis Rubiales' lawyer asked a Spanish court on Wednesday to acquit the ex-football chief over the kiss he gave Jenni Hermoso on the lips in 2023 that sparked global outrage.

Norris puts 2025 McLaren through its paces at Silverstone

McLaren put their 2025 Formula One car through its paces at Silverstone on Thursday, with Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri sharing driving duties in the MCL39.

Liverpool's Slot banned for two matches after red card

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has been handed a two-match touchline ban following his red card as tensions flared at the end of a fiery 2-2 draw with Everton.

Forward Beirne signs Ireland contract extension

Versatile forward Tadhg Beirne has signed a two-year contract extension Ireland and Munster, the Irish Rugby Football Union announced on Thursday.

Brignone leads world giant slalom in Shiffrin absence

Italy's Federica Brignone laid down a near-faultless first run to lead standings in the women's giant slalom at the World Ski Championships in Saalbach on Thursday, as American Mikaela Shiffrin opted out of defending her title.

Men's giant slalom at world championships - three things to watch

Reigning world and Olympic champion Marco Odermatt will look to extend the Swiss men's dominance at the World Ski Championships in the giant slalom in Saalbach on Friday.

'Messengers of peace' - refugee Asian Games snowboarders fly Afghan flag

Ahmad Habibzi pauses to pray at the top of the halfpipe hill on a mountain at the Yabuli Ski Resort in northeastern China.

Hurricanes name four captains for Super Rugby season

Wellington Hurricanes have named four captains for the Super Rugby season, employing the Maori kaitiaki approach of guardians overseeing the protection and growth of the team.

Suaalii-led Waratahs brimming with confidence ahead of Super Rugby season

NSW Waratahs skipper Jake Gordon said Thursday the struggling Super Rugby team is ready for a new era with a host of high-profile signings bolstering confidence, led by Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii.

NHL announces World Cup of Hockey will return in 2028

The World Cup of Hockey, last played in 2016, will return in February 2028 with hopes of commanding a regular place on the global schedule alongside the Winter Olympics.

Australian Open rules out mixed doubles changes after US Open furore

The Australian Open on Thursday ruled out following the US Open's move to radically overhaul the mixed doubles competition and play it before the main tournament starts.

Kompany hails composed Bayern's Champions League win at Celtic

Vincent Kompany saluted Bayern Munich's composure and ignored the "crazy" atmosphere at Celtic to seize control of the Champions League play-off round with a 2-1 win in the first leg on Wednesday.

Bayern sink Celtic as Feyenoord beat Milan in Champions League play-offs

Harry Kane was on target as Bayern Munich beat Celtic 2-1 in Glasgow in the first leg of their Champions League play-off on Wednesday, while there were also wins for Benfica, Feyenoord and Club Brugge.

McIlroy spoke to Trump on PGA-LIV deal, says new start needed

Rory McIlroy spoke with President Donald Trump last month about stalled PGA Tour-LIV Golf talks and says top men's golfers must set aside hurt feelings to make a new start.

Liverpool's Van Dijk frustrated to draw Everton's 'cup final'

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk said Everton's 98th minute equaliser to salvage a 2-2 draw was hard to take as the final Merseyside derby at Goodison Park ended in a flurry of red cards on Wednesday.

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