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Plan to end Russia suspension approved

sports1st March 2021

Russian athletes took part in the Rio Olympics five years agoRussia is closer to having its suspension from World Athletics for doping offences lifted after the sport's international governing body approved plans for reform.The 31-page…

Elliott banned from racing in Britain

sports1st March 2021

Gordon Elliott has trained more than 140 winners this season and is second to Willie Mullins in the Irish trainers' championshipWarning - this article contains an image that some people may find distressingLeading Irish trainer…

More pitch talk in media than by team

sports1st March 2021

Jack Leach (left) has taken 60 wickets at an average of 29.50 in 15 TestsThere has been more debate over the Indian pitches in the media than by the England players, says spinner Jack Leach.The…

Ibrahimovic set to miss Man Utd tie

sports1st March 2021

Zlatan Ibrahimovic won the Europa League with Manchester United in 2017AC Milan striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic is set to be ruled out for up to three weeks with a left thigh injury, meaning he will miss…

How Horans helping steer golf in right direction

sports1st March 2021

England's top player Tyrrell Hatton is in Niall Horan's management stableNiall Horan is being touted as golf's saviour and there is no doubt the Irish pop star is already performing a highly influential role in…

France coach backed despite bubble exit

sports1st March 2021

Galthie (left) and Laporte - a former France coach himself - have worked together for many yearsFrance head coach Fabien Galthie has been backed by his federation despite leaving the squad's bubble on the opening…

Arrests made at Spanish giants Barcelona

sports1st March 2021

Reporters were gathered outside Barcelona's offices as they were searched by police on MondayCatalan police say they have made several arrests after searching the offices of Spanish side Barcelona.The number of arrests made and the…

Djokovic equals Federer ranking record

sports1st March 2021

Djokovic defeated Daniil Medvedev in straight sets in the Australian Open finalNovak Djokovic has equalled Roger Federer's record of 310 weeks ranked as world number one.The 33-year-old Serbian is guaranteed to break the mark next…

Woods thankful for top golfers support

sports1st March 2021

World number eight Rory McIlroy in red and black as he finished in a tie for sixth at the WGC-Workday ChampionshipTiger Woods expressed his gratitude after seeing several male and female golfers show their support…

Win for James in landmark game

sports1st March 2021

James made his NBA debut in 2003LeBron James marked his 1,300th NBA regular-season game by helping the Los Angeles Lakers to a 117-91 victory over the Golden State Warriors.James, who has won championships with three…