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'What a beautiful moment': Karim Benzema receives Ballon d'Or trophy from Real Madrid legend Zidane - Watch
Real Madrid captain and French forward Karim Benzema was declared the winner of men's Ballon d'Or 2022 award on Monday.
Erling Haaland nets 3 as Manchester City roll; Antonio Conte fumes after Spurs draw
Haaland bagged another hat trick to make it eight goals in his last two games as City eased into the FA Cup semifinals with a 6-0 home win over Championship side Burnley on Saturday.

Flawless Chikka surges to solo lead
The 29-year-old was tied-sixth overnight but produced a bogey-free performance on Day 2 as a total of 24 Indians made the cut in the $750,000 Asian Tour event
Djokovic to miss Miami Open over vaccine status, tournament director says
"We tried to get Novak Djokovic to be allowed to get an exemption, but that wasn't able to happen," said tournament director James Blake.

Clasico overshadowed by Barcelona referee corruption charge
Barca have been charged with corruption by Spanish prosecutors for payments between 2001 and 2018 to the company of former refereeing chief Jose Maria Enriquez Negreira, totalling around 7.3 million euros ($7.8 million).

'I don't do politics, I do boxing': Netherlands boxer ditches federation to 'make her dream come true' at World C'ships
Megan is the one of the few pugilists, who are participating in the world championship despite their country boycotting the event.

Barcelona can virtually clinch Liga title in decisive Clasico
Madrid won the first La Liga Clasico 3-1 in October but Xavi's side have vastly improved since then. The coach is desperate to win the league title to validate the team's growth, while for the club it would represent a swift return on their outlay last summer.
Swiatek sets Rybakina rematch at Indian Wells, Sinner ends Fritz title defense
Swiatek, in her 50th week at number one, is vying to become just the second woman after Martina Navratilova in 1990-91 to win back-to-back titles in the combined WTA and ATP Masters 1000 event in the California desert. But men's defending champion Taylor Fritz's hopes of a repeat were ended by 13th-ranked Italian Jannik Sinner
'Those who hate me...': Gianni Infantino's stunning statement after being re-elected as FIFA president
Gianni Infantino was re-elected as FIFA president during the 73rd Congress in Kigali on Thursday, promising record revenues in the next four-year cycle of $11 billion as he called for more football to be played around the world.

Nikhat Zareen, Lovlina Borgohain head India’s challenge at boxing worlds
The world champion and the Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist have both switched to Olympic weight divisions and will face big tests in their bid for success
Real Madrid vs Liverpool, Napoli vs Frankfurt, Champions League live streaming: When and where to watch UCL matches?
While Liverpool are up against Real Madrid, Serie A giants Napoli will meet Eintracht Frankfurt in the ongoing Round of 16 phase of the Champions League. Here's all you need to know about the upcoming Round of 16 second-leg matches of the UEFA Champions League.

Dominik Mysterio ‘proves his point' to father Rey, wants WWE to go a step further with him and Rhea Ripley
While the tensions between Dominik Mysterio and his father Rey has hit the boiling point, the former's character has seen a massive rise since his association with The Judgement Day, especially with the 2023 Women's Royal Rumble winner Rhea Ripley.

Swiatek powers past Raducanu and into Indian Wells quarter-finals
Swiatek, bidding to become only the second female player to successfully defend the Indian Wells title after Martina Navratilova in 1990-91, raced to a 5-1 lead playing flawless tennis and running her opponent ragged.

Five-star Haaland leads Manchester City to 7-0 rout of Leipzig in Champions League
The victory, which equalled City's biggest European win, sent Pep Guardiola's side into the quarter-finals 8-1 on aggregate, with Ilkay Gundogen and Kevin De Bruyne also on target for City in a devastating display at the Etihad Stadium.
Man City vs RB Leipzig, Porto vs Inter, Champions League live streaming: When and where to watch UCL Round of 16 ties?
hile Premier League holders Manchester City are set to take on RB Leipzig, Serie A giants Inter Milan will meet FC Porto in the second leg of the UEFA Champions League last 16 phase on Thursday. Here's all you need to know about the upcoming Round of 16 2nd-leg matches of the UEFA Champions League.

Dick Fosbury, the man who revolutionised high jump, dies aged 76
The Mexico Olympics champion changed his event forever with a back-jump that is still regarded as the most innovative achievement in sports performance technique