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World number one Aryna Sabalenka beats “future Grand Slam champion” Victoria Mboko at Indian Wells – but Iga Swiatek is out.

Fin Smith says his on-pitch disagreement with England captain Maro Itoje shows the depth of their relationship, rather than any disintegration of team unity.

Defending champion Rory McIlroy recovers from a back injury to begin his defence of the Players Championship but he ends round one seven shots off the pace.

Harry Wilson has given Wales a major boost by confirming his fitness for their World Cup play-offs later this month.

Michael Owen says he “can’t believe people are questioning” whether Michael Carrick should become the permanent manager of Manchester United.

BBC Sport examines what has gone wrong with England’s Six Nations campaign with their final game against France approaching.

Jack Draper is penalised with a controversial hindrance call as Daniil Medvedev ends the Briton’s Indian Wells title defence in the quarter-finals.

The Kraft Group has agreed to pay upfront security costs, ending a dispute with Foxborough and the Boston 2026 host committee while securing seven World Cup games for New England.

George Russell leads Kimi Antonelli to a Mercedes one-two in the only practice session at the Chinese Grand Prix before the sprint weekend starts to unfold.

Jonny Clayton struggles with gout but still wins night six of the Premier League in Nottingham by crushing Luke Humphries 6-1 in the final.