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Former Formula One race director Michael Masi leaves FIA
Michael Masi has left his role at motorsport’s governing body five months after being replaced as Formula One race director. Masi is relocating to Australia "to be closer to his family and take on new challenges,” the FIA said Tuesday. The 44-year-old Masi had been race director for three years but was replaced following the controversy surrounding the title-deciding Abu Dhabi Grand Prix last December, when Red Bull driver Max Verstappen won his first world title after overtaking Mercedes star Lewis Hamilton on the last lap.

Sania Mirza denied fairytale ending; suffers straight-set loss with Bopanna in Australian Open mixed doubles final
The Indian duo of Sania Mirza and Rohan Bopanna faced a straight-set defeat in the final of the Australian Open mixed doubles.

Djokovic's father filmed with fans holding Russian flags at Australian Open
After the match a group of fans unfurled Russian flags -- which are banned at Melbourne Park -- near the stadium and chanted pro-Russian and pro-Putin slogans. Tennis Australia said four people "revealed inappropriate flags and symbols and threatened security guards". Police were called and they were ejected from Melbourne Park.

Manchester United beat Forest 3-0, closes in on League Cup final
Goals from Marcus Rashford, Wout Weghorst and Bruno Fernandes at the City Ground went some way toward easing the disappointment of the late 3-2 loss to Arsenal on Sunday, which dented United’s challenge at the top of the league.

Dembele shines as Barcelona beat 10-man Sociedad 1-0 to reach Copa semifinals
Dembélé scored the winning goal early in the second half as Barcelona defeated 10-man Real Sociedad 1-0 to return to the last four after a one-year absence.
‘School was most traumataising. People threw bananas at me, used the N-word’: Hamilton opens up on bullying
The seven-time champion, who is the only Black driver in F1, called his schooldays the most traumatic of times.
Harry Kane equals Greaves record to seal Tottenham win
As well as being one goal away from surpassing Greaves, he needs just one more in the league to become only the third player to register 200 goals in the Premier League -- joining Alan Shearer and Wayne Rooney.

Watch: New Zealand break Indian hearts in shootout classic as Harmanpreet & Co. bow out of Hockey World Cup 2023
New Zealand stunned Harmanpreet Singh-led Team India 5-4 on penalties after playing a six-goal thriller at the Hockey World Cup 2023 on Sunday. With the win over India in the crossover match, the Kiwis have entered the quarter-finals of the Hockey World Cup.

Watch: Vitidsarn falls on knees after upsetting Viktor Axelsen in India Open final; Denmark star's gesture is priceless
Kunlavut Vitidsarn produced an incredible performance on Sunday as he defeated Viktor Axelsen in three games to win the Indian Open title.

Wrestling federation rejects sexual harassment, other charges in reply to ministry
The wrestling body responded to the sports ministry’s demand on Wednesday for an explanation following the unprecedent sit-in protest by top wrestlers accusing the WFI head of harassment.

Messi, Mbappe on target as PSG edge past Ronaldo-led Saudi All-Stars XI in 9-goal thriller at Riyadh
There was no shortage of goals as the star-studded trio of Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Kylian Mbappe each found the back of the nets but in the end, it was PSG who outscored Saudi All-Stars XI 5-4 in a classic friendly tie that will go down in history.

Hockey World Cup: Akashdeep Singh scores twice as India beat Wales 4-2, to face New Zealand in crossover knockout
Akashdeep Singh scored twice, while Shamsher Singh and Harmanpreet Singh successfully converted penalty corners to give India a thrilling 4-2 win over Wales in Group D match at the Hockey World Cup in Bhubaneshwar on Thursday.