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Jack Draper rallied from a set down to defeat Roberto Bautista Agut 3‑6, 6‑3, 6‑2, opening his title defence at Indian Wells. His win was followed by a strong showing in the women’s draw from Sonay Kartal, the British No 2, who twice broke back to

Oksana Masters headed a United States one‑two finish in the women’s 7.5 km sitting sprint on Saturday, taking gold and delivering the nation’s first medals of the Milano‑Cortina Winter Paralympics. Masters crossed the finish line in 21:21.3 at Val di Fiemme, about 16

A substantial assemblage of chess memorabilia, featuring items from the 1972 “Match of the Century” and regarded as the largest and most significant private collection of its type, will be offered at Sotheby’s in London next month. The trove belonged to German grandmaster Lothar Schmid, whose enthusiasm for the

George Russell clinched the Australian Grand Prix with a dominant performance from pole, while his Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli finished runner‑up, delivering a solid one‑two for the outfit. He commanded the opening round of the new Formula One season in Melbourne on Sunday, although the early laps featured

Tadej Pogačar secured a record‑breaking fourth Strade Bianche victory, launching his 2026 campaign in style, while teenage French rider Paul Seixas finished runner‑up. The world champion launched a powerful long‑range attack about 80 km from the finish, then coasted to the line in Siena for his third

Following a Winter Olympics that delivered an unprecedented haul for team Australia, the country’s para‑athletes will be aiming to replicate that success as the Milano‑Cortina Paralympics open on Friday. Australia has secured a medal at every Winter Paralympics since 1992, with the peak coming in Salt Lake