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Mark Wood making slow progress

LONDON: England paceman Mark Wood said his recovery from a knee injury is “real slow going” but the 36-year-old knows ​that at this stage of his career it could ‌all be over if he pushes too hard. Wood returned to the longest format after 15 months to feature in the first Ashes test ​against Australia … Read more

Sabalenka sets up Rybakina rematch

World number one Aryna Sabalenka is through to the Indian Wells final for a third time after beating Czech Linda Noskova in the semi-finals. Photo: AFP INDIAN WELLS: Aryna Sabalenka roared past Linda Noskova on Friday to book an Indian Wells title showdown with Australian Open champion Elena Rybakina. Sabalenka beat 14th-ranked Czech Noskova 6-3, … Read more

Man United raring to go again

Manchester United interim manager Michael Carrick. Photo: AFP MANCHESTER: Manchester United’s interim manager Michael Carrick on Friday said his ​players were “itching to get going” again when they host fellow Champions League hopefuls Aston ‌Villa, after suffering their first defeat under his leadership. Last week, 10-man Newcastle United ended Carrick’s unbeaten run after William Osula … Read more

Trump adviser urges US to ‘declare victory and exit’ Iran war

David Sacks warns further escalation could trigger regional instability and threaten Gulf oil infrastructure US President Donald Trump. PHOTO: AFP/ File White House adviser David Sacks has urged the United States to “declare victory and get out” of the ongoing conflict with Iran, warning that further escalation could have catastrophic consequences for the region, according … Read more