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Year: 2023

Remco Evenepoel retakes the overall lead of the Giro d’Italia with a stage nine victory.

1.1. 6Remco Evenepoel won the stage nine individual time trial by one second over Geraint Thomas, retaking the overall lead of the Giro d’Italia. The Belgian finished the 35km circuit in 41 minutes and 24 seconds, narrowly beating Britain’s Thomas…

Sharks reach first Premiership final in 17 years.

Sale Sharks defeated Leicester Tigers in a tight semi-final to reach their first Premiership final in 17 years. After Jimmy Gopperth scored two penalties for Leicester, Tom Roebuck’s try put Sale up 7-6 at the half. Harry Potter put the…

After routing relegation-threatened Everton at Goodison Park, Manchester City needs two victories to reclaim the Premier League title.

With six points from their remaining games against Chelsea, Brighton, and Brentford, Pep Guardiola’s side will be certain of their third consecutive title. But the Toffees paid dearly for Mason Holgate’s stunning error when unmarked at the far post, the…

Sudan crisis: Crossfire kills Sudanese musician Shaden Gardood

Shaden Gardood, one of Sudan’s most popular vocalists, was killed in crossfire in the Sudanese capital of Omdurman. Gardood was killed on Friday during skirmishes between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The 37-year-old’s death occurred…

Thailand’s elections begin today, with Thaksin’s daughter as the frontrunner.

Thailand’s general election has begun, with the daughter of ousted former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra as the frontrunner. The election has been described as a watershed moment for a country that has seen a dozen military takeovers in recent years….

Sweden wins Eurovision, but the United Kingdom comes in second place.

Loreen of Sweden has won the Eurovision Song Contest for the second time, this time with her soaring pop anthem Tattoo. In a nail-biting vote, the star, who last won the tournament in 2012, defeated Finland’s Käärijä. Mae Muller of…

Ternopil, Ukraine, was attacked before the Eurovision act’s performance.

According to sources, the home city of Ukraine’s Eurovision act was attacked by Russian missiles just seconds before the band took the stage in Liverpool. Volodymyr Trush, the head of the Ternopil regional state administration, acknowledged two persons had been…

Messi was booed by home fans after PSG defeated Ajaccio.

Lionel Messi was booed by some Paris St-Germain fans as the Ligue 1 leaders defeated Ajaccio 5-0 in his first match since being suspended for his unauthorised travel to Saudi Arabia. After Thomas Mangani punched Achraf Hakimi, who reacted, both…

Leeds kept their survival hopes alive with a draw against Newcastle.

Leeds United’s Premier League survival prospects were boosted late in the game when they came from behind to secure a fighting point against Newcastle United at Elland Road – a contest that featured three penalties and a red card. Interim…

Brittney Griner makes her Phoenix Mercury debut after being released from Russian detention.

Brittney Griner of the United States made her first appearance for the Phoenix Mercury since being released from a Russian prison on Friday. Griner, 32, was imprisoned in Russia for ten months for carrying cannabis oil before being released in…