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Oscar Pistorius, track star turned murderer, granted parole

(Reuters) - Oscar Pistorius's life story from before and after Valentine's Day 2013 reads like the script to two markedly different films – the first an inspirational sporting biopic and the second a grim tale of murder.
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Motorsport
Motor racing-Aston Martin keen to extend Alonso's contract beyond 2024

ABU DHABI (Reuters) - Aston Martin are keen to extend Fernando Alonso's contract beyond 2024, when the Spaniard will be 43, the Formula One team's boss Mike Krack said on Friday.
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Football
Soccer-Onana ready to face Everton, Hojlund doubtful, says Ten Hag

MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) - Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana is ready to face Everton in the Premier League on Sunday but striker Rasmus Hojlund is doubtful, manager Erik ten Hag said on Friday.
1d ago

Football
Soccer-Talent has no age, says Pioli, as 15-year-old called up to Milan squad

(Reuters) - AC Milan's injury problems in attack have opened the door for teenager Francesco Camarda who was called up to the squad to face Fiorentina and the 15-year-old has the talent to overcome his young age, manager Stefano Pioli said on Friday.
1d ago

Football
Soccer-Guardiola hopeful Haaland fit to play in top-two clash with Liverpool

MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) - Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is hopeful prolific scorer Erling Haaland can play against Liverpool on Saturday in a clash between the Premier League's top two teams after he withdrew from the Norway squad during the international break.
1d ago

Football
Soccer-Nkunku still out for Chelsea, says Pochettino

(Reuters) - Christopher Nkunku is close to recovery from the knee injury which has sidelined the French forward since before the start of the season, but will not be in Chelsea's squad to face Newcastle United, manager Mauricio Pochettino said on Friday.
1d ago

Football
Soccer-Udogie available for Spurs but Sarr a doubt - Postecoglou

(Reuters) - Tottenham Hotspur's Destiny Udogie will be part of their squad to face Aston Villa, while midfielder Pape Matar Sarr is an injury doubt, manager Ange Postecoglou said on Friday.
1d ago

Football
Soccer-Everton shocked by 'enormity' of points deduction, says Dyche

(Reuters) - Everton were shocked by the "enormity" of their points deduction punishment for breaching Premier Leagues profitability and sustainability rules, manager Sean Dyche said on Friday.
1d ago

Football
Soccer-Man City innocent until proven guilty, says Guardiola

(Reuters) - Manchester City are innocent until proven guilty of over 100 charges of breaking the Premier League's financial rules, manager Pep Guardiola said on Friday.
1d ago

Other Sports
Factbox-Oscar Pistorius: South African 'Blade Runner' turned murder convict

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - South African former Paralympic star Oscar Pistorius was granted parole on Friday after he was jailed nine years ago for killing his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.
1d ago

Motorsport
Motor racing-Formula One set to change sprint format for 2024

ABU DHABI (Reuters) -Formula One is set to change its sprint format for 2024 after support from teams and stakeholders to make race weekends easier to follow.
1d ago

Nation
National Stadium field to be ready for Malaysia Cup final despite damage during Coldplay concert

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysia Stadium Corporation says it will ensure that the Bukit Jalil National Stadium field will be ready for the 2023 Malaysia Cup final on Dec 8.
1d ago

Football
Soccer-Turner replaces injured Bright in England squad

MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) - Manchester United defender Millie Turner has been called up to replace captain Millie Bright in the England women's squad for Nations Leagues matches against the Netherlands and Scotland.
1d ago

Squash
Nicol David Junior Open gets off to smashing start

PETALING JAYA: Datuk Nicol David was nine years old when she won her first junior title.
1d ago

Motorsport
Motor racing-Horner says it was Hamilton's father who approached him

ABU DHABI (Reuters) - Red Bull team boss Christian Horner named Lewis Hamilton's father Anthony on Friday as the person who contacted him earlier in the season about a possible switch to the Formula One champions.
1d ago

Motorsport
Motor racing-McLaren F1 team extend Mercedes engine deal to 2030

ABU DHABI (Reuters) -The McLaren Formula One team will use Mercedes power units until at least 2030 after extending their existing deal into the sport's new engine era that starts in 2026, both parties announced on Friday.
1d ago

Football
Soccer-Freestyle king Fagerli ready to open box of tricks for golden finale

LONDON (Reuters) - Erlend Fagerli admits his shooting leaves a bit to be desired and is not especially interested in fellow Norwegian Erland Haaland's exploits at European champions Manchester City.
1d ago

Football
Soccer-Airline pilots enlisted to help Premier League officials - The Times

MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) - British Airways pilots have been enlisted to help improve the communication of Premier League officials during VAR reviews, The Times reported, after Liverpool wrongly had a goal disallowed earlier this season due to a blunder.
1d ago

Football
Soccer-Arsenal have Jesus, Odegaard available after international break - Arteta

(Reuters) - Arsenal forward Gabriel Jesus and midfielder Martin Odegaard have returned from the international break fit to face Brentford in the Premier League on Saturday, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said on Thursday.
1d ago

Football
Soccer-Newcastle have no advantage over other clubs after loan vote, says Howe

(Reuters) - Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe said his side does not hold an advantage over other teams after a vote by English Premier League clubs on a temporary ban on related-party loans did not receive enough support.