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Baseball

Boston Red Sox dismiss manager Alex Cora after poor start to season

The Boston Red Sox have dismissed manager Alex Cora and three coaching staff members after a 10-17 start to the season. The 50-year-old leaves the franchise having won the World Series during his debut campaign in 2018.

Basketball

Caitlin Clark makes nine-month injury return in Indiana Fever win

Caitlin Clark returned from a nine-month injury absence to help the Indiana Fever secure a 109-91 preseason victory over the New York Liberty.

France women's rugby players celebrating a try against Ireland during their Six Nations match in Clermont
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France defeat Ireland in Women’s Six Nations to keep Grand Slam hopes alive

France remained on course for a Women's Six Nations Grand Slam showdown against England after securing a hard-fought 26-7 victory over Ireland in Clermont.

Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe looking thoughtful on the touchline during a Premier League match
Soccer

Eddie Howe to meet Newcastle owners following 1-0 defeat by Arsenal

Eddie Howe acknowledges upcoming talks with Newcastle United's hierarchy will be tough following a 1-0 Premier League defeat to Arsenal.

Basketball

Orlando Magic beat Detroit Pistons to take 2-1 playoff series lead

The Orlando Magic survived a stunning fourth-quarter collapse to defeat the Detroit Pistons 113-105. The victory gives the eighth-seeded Magic a 2-1 lead in the Eastern Conference series.

Maxi Araujo playing for Sporting alongside a Manchester United club crest
Soccer

Arsenal open talks for Maxi Araujo as Manchester United plan squad overhaul

Arsenal have opened negotiations for Sporting winger Maxi Araujo. Meanwhile, Manchester United are plotting a massive summer overhaul with up to 13 players potentially leaving.

Nicolo Tresoldi playing for Club Brugge in a Belgian league match
Soccer

Arsenal prepare £26m offer for Club Brugge striker Nicolo Tresoldi

Arsenal are readying a £26m summer bid for Club Brugge forward Nicolo Tresoldi, who is being targeted as a direct replacement for Gabriel Jesus.

England Women's rugby players in action against Wales during the Six Nations
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England thrash Wales 62-24 but ‘muted’ response raises Six Nations concerns

England secured a fifth consecutive Triple Crown with a 62-24 victory over Wales, but a 'muted' post-match reaction highlighted concerns over defensive lapses and tournament predictability.