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Russell Leads Mercedes One-Two in Chinese GP Practice Ahead of Sprint Qualifying

George Russell led a Mercedes one-two in the Chinese GP practice, outpacing McLaren's Oscar Piastri by over 0.7 seconds ahead of sprint qualifying.

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Jack Draper Exits Indian Wells After Controversial Call Benefits Medvedev

Jack Draper's Indian Wells title defence ended in a 6-1, 7-5 loss to Daniil Medvedev after a controversial hindrance call influenced the quarter-final match.

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McIlroy Fit but Trails Leaders After Opening Round at Players Championship

Rory McIlroy, recovering from a back injury, began the Players Championship but finished round one seven shots behind leaders. Sepp Straka leads at five under, while McIlroy posted a two-over 73. Weather delays affected play, with several players yet to complete their rounds.

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Clayton Defeats Humphries 6-1 to Lead Premier League Table

Jonny Clayton overcame gout to defeat Luke Humphries 6-1 in the Premier League Darts final, securing his second night win and an eight-point lead atop the table after six weeks.

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Man City and Barcelona Discuss Haaland; Newcastle and Others Eye Transfers

Barcelona and Manchester City discuss first refusal on Erling Haaland. Newcastle targets include Lamine Camara and Said El Mala. Juventus eyes Lewandowski; Sean Dyche considered for Tottenham role.

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Duplantis Sets Pole Vault World Record for 15th Time with 6.31m Jump

Sweden's Armand Duplantis broke his own pole vault world record for the 15th time with a 6.31m jump at the Mondo Classic in Uppsala, surpassing the previous record held since 2014.

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How Scotland Can Overcome Ireland After 11 Straight Defeats in Six Nations

Scotland faces Ireland in the Six Nations after 11 consecutive losses. Despite historical struggles, Scotland has improved under Gregor Townsend and aims to start fast, be clinical, and maintain mental strength to challenge Ireland's dominance.

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Abrar Ahmed's Hundred Signing Eases India-Pakistan Player Concerns

Spinner Abrar Ahmed's signing by Sunrisers Leeds addresses concerns over Pakistan players in IPL-linked Hundred franchises. James Coles fetched the highest bid at £390,000, highlighting the tournament's growing financial strength.

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Abrar Ahmed First Pakistani Signed by Indian-Owned Hundred Team

Abrar Ahmed became the first Pakistani signed by an Indian-owned Hundred team, joining Sunrisers Leeds for £190,000 amid controversy. James Coles was the top auction purchase at £390,000, highlighting evolving trends in English cricket.

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Rangers Strongly Condemn Old Firm Fan Disorder and Back Independent Review

Rangers condemn the unacceptable fan disorder during the Old Firm Scottish Cup quarter-final and support an independent review to prevent future incidents.

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Willie Mullins Criticizes Cheltenham Ground After Fact To File Withdrawal

Willie Mullins withdrew Fact To File from the Ryanair Chase at Cheltenham, citing concerns over hard ground and unfulfilled watering promises, threatening to avoid future festivals if conditions do not improve.

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Why England Will Continue Kicking Despite Fan Criticism

England's kicking strategy, led by Ben Spencer's box-kicks, remains central despite fan criticism following recent losses. While the tactic yields territorial gains, England struggles to break defenses otherwise, leading to ongoing debate over their pragmatic style.

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