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Sabalenka out-guns Mboko to reach Indian Wells semi-finals
Sabalenka out-guns Mboko to reach Indian Wells semi-finals

World number one Aryna Sabalenka kept her bid for a first Indian Wells title on track, holding off Canadian teen Victoria Mboko 7-6 (7/0), 6-4 to reach the semi-finals on Thursday.

March 12, 2026

Watkins ends drought as Villa snatch Europa last 16 advantage over Lille
Watkins ends drought as Villa snatch Europa last 16 advantage over Lille

Ollie Watkins ended his goal drought as the Aston Villa striker sealed a 1-0 win against Lille in the Europa League last-16 first leg on Thursday.

March 12, 2026

'Say a prayer and send it': Paralympic alpine skiers tackle fear
'Say a prayer and send it': Paralympic alpine skiers tackle fear

What does it take to rocket down an icy sheet of Dolomite rock at over 100 kilometres per hour (62 mph) when missing a limb or suffering visual impairment?

March 12, 2026

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Assailant dead after ramming car into Michigan synagogue
Assailant dead after ramming car into Michigan synagogue

An unidentified assailant is dead after ramming his car on Thursday into a synagogue on the outskirts of Detroit, Michigan, and causing a blaze, police said.

March 12, 2026

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Triple Crown is 'special to us', says Ireland coach Farrell
Triple Crown is 'special to us', says Ireland coach Farrell

Ireland coach Andy Farrell said that even if his side fall short of winning the Six Nations title on Saturday, beating Scotland to secure the Triple Crown would still be "pretty special".

March 12, 2026