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Japan axe coach Nielsen 12 days after winning Women's Asian Cup

Japan abruptly axed Nils Nielsen as coach on Thursday just 12 days after taking them to Women's Asian Cup glory, with football chiefs accusing him of being "lax" and "lacking passion".

Nielsen leaves as Japan coach weeks after winning Women's Asian Cup

Nils Nielsen is leaving as Japan coach less than two weeks after taking them to Women's Asian Cup glory, the football association said Thursday.

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'Whatever it takes' - Sabalenka faces Gauff for second straight Miami Open crown

World number one Aryna Sabalenka says she's "ready to do whatever it takes" to capture a second straight Miami Open title when she takes on fourth-ranked Coco Gauff on Saturday.

Czech Lehecka beats France's Fils to reach Miami Open final

Czech Jiri Lehecka dominated France's Arthur Fils 6-2, 6-2 on Friday to reach the men's final at the ATP and WTA Miami Open.

No pressure? Pochettino urges US co-hosts to 'play free' at World Cup

US soccer coach Mauricio Pochettino on Friday urged his team to play with freedom and not to fear the pressures and expectations that come with co-hosting this summer's World Cup.

Duckett eager to show hunger for England success after Ashes flop

Ben Duckett is determined to show just how important playing for England is to him following a woeful Ashes campaign.

Tiger Woods involved in Florida car crash: reports

Golf superstar Tiger Woods was involved in a car crash in Florida on Friday, US media reports citing local law enforcement said.

England quick Tongue backs Cooley to make him a better bowler

Josh Tongue is looking forward to becoming the latest England paceman to benefit from the guidance of veteran fast-bowling coach Troy Cooley.

Stand at new Inter Miami stadium to be named for Messi

A spectator stand at Inter Miami's new stadium is to be named in honor of Argentina superstar and club captain Lionel Messi, the Major League Soccer franchise announced on Friday.

Van der Poel holds on for third straight E3 Classic victory

Mathieu van der Poel held on by his fingernails to claim a stunning long-range victory at the E3 Saxo Classic for the third year in a row on Friday in an ominous statement ahead of the prestigious Tour of Flanders.

'Everyone knows we are African champions', insists Senegal coach

Senegal coach Pape Thiaw insisted Friday that "trophies are won on the pitch" when asked about the decision to strip his team of the Africa Cup of Nations title and declare Morocco the champions.

Djokovic withdraws from Monte-Carlo Masters

Two-time winner Novak Djokovic has pulled out of the Monte-Carlo Masters, organisers announced Friday.

English rugby chief says no talks with Farrell 'at present'

Bill Sweeney, the chief executive of England's Rugby Football Union has said there have been no talks with Andy Farrell "at present" amid speculation the Ireland coach could be drafted into the national set-up after next year's World Cup.

French Olympic ice dance champions lead at worlds

Olympic ice dance champions Guillaume Cizeron and Laurence Fournier Beaudry dominated the rhythm dance at the world figure skating championships on Friday to put themselves on track for gold.

Vingegaard takes Tour of Catalonia lead with stage five win

Jonas Vingegaard powered to a solo victory on stage five of the Tour of Catalonia on Friday to move into the overall lead.

Ex-England manager Hodgson, 78, returns as Bristol City boss

Former England manager Roy Hodgson will take charge of Championship side Bristol City until the end of the season, 44 years after he last managed the Robins.

Diamond League athletics meet in Doha still slated for May 8 - organisers

The opening meet of the Diamond League season in the Qatari capital of Doha is scheduled to go ahead as planned on May 8 despite the war in the Middle East, organisers of the elite athletics circuit said Friday.

Belgium's Goffin to retire at end of season

David Goffin, the first Belgian player ever to break into the world's top 10, announced on Friday that he will retire at the end of the season.

World Cup boost as late goal earns Australia 1-0 win over Cameroon

Jordan Bos snatched a late winner as a lacklustre Australia edged Cameroon 1-0 for a confidence-boosting victory as they fine-tune preparations ahead of the World Cup.

Back-to-back World Cup titles a 'dream' for Argentina, says Tagliafico

Argentina full-back Nicolas Tagliafico says becoming the first team to successfully defend the World Cup title in 64 years would be a "dream" for the three-time world champions.

No fans, no fireworks as Pakistan T20 league begins with a hush

The Pakistan Super League got under way with a win for Lahore Qalandars against Hyderabad Kingsmen but without the usual razzmatazz accompanying cricket's shortest format -- or fans.

Piastri outshines Mercedes duo to go fastest in Japan practice

McLaren's Oscar Piastri powered to the fastest time in Friday's second practice for the Japanese Grand Prix, usurping the dominant Mercedes of Kimi Antonelli and George Russell.

Bolivia, Jamaica close in on World Cup after playoff wins

Bolivia and Jamaica moved to within one win of returning to the World Cup after decades-long absences on Thursday after securing opening victories in FIFA's intercontinental playoff tournament in Mexico.

Mercedes' Russell fastest in first practice for Japan GP

George Russell went fastest ahead of team-mate Kimi Antonelli in an eventful first practice for the Japanese Grand Prix on Friday as Mercedes continued their dominant start to the Formula One season.

Sabalenka, Sinner keep 'Sunshine Double' in sight with Miami Open wins

World number one and defending champion Aryna Sabalenka subdued second-ranked rival Elena Rybakina 6-4, 6-3 on Thursday to book a Miami Open title clash with American Coco Gauff.

Parents sacrificed all for 15-year-old India prodigy Suryavanshi

Vaibhav Suryavanshi's parents told AFP how they made a practice pitch in their village in India's poorest state to spark the teenage cricket prodigy's stunning rise -- and now his younger brother hones his skills on it.

Sabalenka subdues Rybakina to reach Miami Open final

World number one and defending champion Aryna Sabalenka powered past second-ranked Elena Rybakina 6-4, 6-3 on Thursday to line up a Miami Open title clash with Coco Gauff.

Hornets sting Knicks to maintain playoff push

Kon Knueppel scored 26 points as the Charlotte Hornets maintained their late-season charge for an NBA playoff berth with an emphatic 114-103 defeat of the high-flying New York Knicks on Thursday.

Bolivia beat Suriname 2-1 to advance in World Cup playoffs

Bolivia produced a second-half fightback to shatter Suriname's unlikely dream of World Cup qualification with a 2-1 victory in their FIFA playoff game in Mexico on Thursday.

Mets hammer Pirates on historic day of MLB openers

Pittsburgh's Paul Skenes was sent to the exit after two-thirds of an inning while other pitchers and new technology created a historic Thursday of Major League Baseball season openers.

Italy stay in World Cup hunt as Wales, Ireland suffer penalty heartbreak

Italy will face Bosnia and Herzegovina for a place at the 2026 World Cup after beating Northern Ireland 2-0 on Thursday, as Wales and the Republic of Ireland suffered agonising penalty shootout defeats in their qualifying play-off semi-finals.

Italy need to climb "Everest" in World Cup play-of final: Gattuso

Gennaro Gattuso said Thursday that Italy still have a mountain to climb with Bosnia and Herzegovina standing between the Azzurri and the World Cup finals.

Czechs fight back to beat Ireland in World Cup play-off

Goalkeeper Matej Kovar saved two penalties in a shootout to take the Czech Republic past Ireland in their World Cup 2026 qualification play-off in Prague on Thursday.

Wales' World Cup dream ended by Bosnia and Herzegovina

Wales' World Cup dream was ended by defeat on penalties as Bosnia and Herzegovina set up a play-off final against Italy after coming from behind in Cardiff.

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