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Imperious Verstappen impressed by Ferrari

Imperious Verstappen impressed by Ferrari

Max Verstappen enjoyed an imperious opening day's practice for the season opening Bahrain Grand Prix on Friday, but admitted he was checking his mirrors for the much-improved Ferraris.

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Downcast Hamilton writes off chances of opening day win

Downcast Hamilton writes off chances of opening day win

A downcast, but realistic Lewis Hamilton dismissed his hopes of winning this weekend's season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix after struggling to finish ninth in practice on Friday.

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Verstappen leads Ferraris in second Bahrain GP practice session

Verstappen leads Ferraris in second Bahrain GP practice session

World champion Max Verstappen set the fastest time in the second Formula One practice session at the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix on Friday ahead of Ferrari's Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz.

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Blackmore adds another golden chapter to her history-making career

Blackmore adds another golden chapter to her history-making career

Rachael Blackmore added another chapter to her history-making exploits as she became the first woman jockey to win the Cheltenham Gold Cup, the blue riband of jumps racing, easing to victory on A Plus Tard on Friday.

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Spurs boss Conte slams Arsenal's Arteta over fixture complaint

Spurs boss Conte slams Arsenal's Arteta over fixture complaint

Tottenham manager Antonio Conte has slammed Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta for complaining about the Gunners' crowded fixture schedule.

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Scottish-Nigerian NFL prospect injures ankle at workout

Scottish-Nigerian NFL prospect injures ankle at workout

David Ojabo, a Nigerian-born Scotsman seen as one of the top prospects for next month's NFL Draft, suffered a left ankle injury during a workout for clubs on Friday.

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Dupont determined to enjoy France's Six Nations crunch

Dupont determined to enjoy France's Six Nations crunch

France captain Antoine Dupont said Friday that while the stakes will be high as they try to clinch a first Six Nations title since 2010 against England, "we have to enjoy the moment."

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'Honour and privilege' for Wales' Alun Wyn Jones as new cap record looms

'Honour and privilege' for Wales' Alun Wyn Jones as new cap record looms

Wales great Alun Wyn Jones has said it is an "honour and privilege" to make yet more rugby union history by becoming the first player to win 150 caps for a single country.

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Shakib leads Bangladesh batting charge

Shakib leads Bangladesh batting charge

Shakib Al Hasan led a strong Bangladesh batting effort in the first one-day international against South Africa at SuperSport Park in Centurion on Friday.

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Russian trio blast off for ISS in shadow of Ukraine war

Russian trio blast off for ISS in shadow of Ukraine war

Three Russian cosmonauts blasted off to the International Space Station Friday, as Moscow's military intervention in Ukraine brought the Kremlin's relations with the West to their lowest point since the Soviet era.

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