Venus Williams exited the BNP Paribas Open in the first round Thursday, falling 6-3, 6-7 (4), 6-1 to Diane Parry of France.
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New Zealand bowl with Duffy in for McConchie, India unchanged
After all the talk of an offspinner against India’s left-hand-heavy top order, New Zealand omitted the one who took out de Kock and Rickelton in one over in the semi-final
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Muzumdar: Facing pink ball under lights a ‘different challenge’
India coach takes heart from performances of debutants Rawal and Satghare despite ten-wicket defeat
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Sources: Last-place GA Tech fires Stoudamire
Georgia Tech is dismissing coach Damon Stoudamire, sources told ESPN.
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Skubal mulls WBC plan, may pitch again for U.S.
Tarik Skubal says he is considering pitching again for the United States at the World Baseball Classic, a potential change in plans for the Tigers’ ace.
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Explained: F1’s driver contracts, and potential moves in 2026
Driver contracts are a never-ending talking point across any given Formula 1 year — this is how the grid stacks up for the forseeable future.
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Lawson, Perez rekindle feud at Australian GP
A two-year-old rivalry between Liam Lawson and Sergio Perez was rekindled at the Australian Grand Prix after the pair found themselves fighting for position at the season opener.
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George Russell leads Mercedes 1-2 in Australian Grand Prix – as it happened
George Russell, Kimi Antonelli, Charles Leclerc finished atop the podium at the first race of the 2026 F1 season.
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Dominant Russell wins in Aus as Merc dominate
George Russell overcame a chaotic start to Formula One’s new era to win the season-opening Australian Grand Prix.
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F1’s new rules create ‘Mario Kart’ racing in Australia season opener
F1 preseason has been dominated by criticism of its new rules, and while Australia’s season opener boasted lots of passing, the critiques didn’t stop.