The trainer Grahame Begg plans a trip to Adelaide with his sharp mare Niance, which may set up the speedster for races in Brisbane.

Absence of ideal sprint events for Niance at Saturday’s Flemington meeting prompts Begg to target the Group 3 John Hawkes Stakes (1100m) in Morphettville.

Paradoxically, Flemington’s Anzac Day races start at a minimum of 1400m.

Niance is primed to start her campaign at 1100m, Begg indicated, coming off two runs in the previous spring.

Moreover, she managed just three starts in 2025, her most recent a third to Giga Kick and Tropicus in the Schillaci Stakes (1100m) at Caulfield last October.

“She had a little joint issue in the spring, so we had to back off her and give her time so it would all settle down,” Begg said.

“She’s had a couple of jump-outs, so she’ll go over there and I think she’s ready for the 1100 metres.

“The Sangster is on the same day and it’s a bit hard running them in a Group 1 over 1200 metres first-up.

“That would be a bit of an ask for her.”

With seven victories from 13 races, Niance will return to Cranbourne after the run, allowing Begg to plot her future direction.

Begg prefers heading north to Brisbane but keeps open the option of revisiting Adelaide for the Group 1 The Goodwood (1200m) on May 9 at Morphettville.

“The Goodwood is there, I guess, and we can always look at that, but it’s very hard making two trips with them within a couple of weeks,” Begg said.

“There’s a whole heap of races up in Brisbane that she could run in.

“We can get her up there, settle her in and have a look as there is virtually a race every week for her.”

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Runners who took part in a half marathon have received an apology from organisers after an investigation revealed the event was too long.

Run For All, organisers of the Coventry Half Marathon, said Sunday’s event was longer than the intended 13.1 miles (21km) by 512 metres.

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In an email seen by the BBC to competitors, the organisers said: “Whilst we don’t wish to take away from those achievements, we need to acknowledge that today’s half marathon route was longer than 13.1 miles.

“Like you, we are disappointed that this has happened and apologise unreservedly that this has occurred and we take full responsibility for the error.”

The email went on to explain that an initial investigation found that a turning point was positioned incorrectly by 256m, which resulted in the route being more than half a kilometre longer.

The organisers said those who completed the event would receive an updated finish time from the 13.1-mile point.

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They added that runners would also receive an offer of half-price entry for the 2027 event “as a way of apology”.

Run For All’s email ended by saying: “Whilst we understand this doesn’t take away from the error made today, we hope you will join us next year to allow us to right today’s wrong.

“Again, we apologise for today’s experience, and we will be running a full internal investigation this week to ensure this doesn’t take place again at a future Run For All event.”

The BBC has contacted Run For All for further comment.

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Dexter Lawrence’s new chapter in the NFL has begun, and he admitted for the first time since the New York Giants traded him to the Cincinnati Bengals that he has a “fire in me that I’ve never had before.”

The Giants fulfilled Lawrence’s trade request on Saturday, sending the three-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle to the Bengals in exchange for the No. 10 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft — a blockbuster deal that changes things in the first round set to kick off from Pittsburgh on Thursday night.

Lawrence was the 17th overall pick of the 2019 draft, and he quickly became a fan-favorite for the Giants as well as arguably the best interior defensive lineman in the NFL.

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Dexter Lawrence II of the New York Giants warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium on October 28, 2024 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Perry Knotts/Getty Images)

But, despite two more years left on his contract and a new regime with John Harbaugh in place as the Giants’ new head coach, Lawrence wanted out. In the past, players have used that as a strategic move to get a new, more lucrative extension.

This wasn’t one of those times, but Lawrence is viewing this new move to Cincinnati as a fresh start that has him more motivated than ever.

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“They wanted me here and they appreciate the work that I’ve put in over the last seven seasons,” Lawrence told Bengals radio play-by-play announcer Dan Hoard, which was published on the official team YouTube channel. “I appreciate that and I’m going to do everything I can to show them that they didn’t waste [a top 10 pick]. I’m excited. I’ve got a fire in me that I’ve never had before, so I’m excited. I’m excited to be a Bengal.”

It was also about money at the end of the day, with the Bengals dishing out a one-year, $28 million extension, which keeps him with the team through the 2028 season for a total of three years and $70 million. He still had $42 million remaining on his previous deal with the Giants.

Lawrence added that his offseason drama in New York was a “long process,” but he felt relief and excitement when the deal was finally made between the teams.

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“God got me through it, and right now, I’m ready to let my light shine and go win some games.”

As Lawrence mentioned, he’s hoping not to be a disappointment in his new city considering the amount paid by the Bengals to acquire him. But the 340-pound defensive tackle has been quite the problem for opposing offensive lines, collecting 30.5 sacks, 15 pass breakups, and 341 combined tackles (40 for loss) in 109 career games with the Giants.

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Last season also marked the first time Lawrence played all 17 games of his career since they implemented the extra regular-season contest in 2021.

“I know people are going to say [there’s] pressure, but I embrace it,” Lawrence said. “I bring it in. It doesn’t affect me, the pressure. I just know who I am and I’m going to stay true to that. I’m going to be the guy to help this defense go to the next level.”

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As Lawrence looks ahead to new beginnings, the Giants, armed with two picks in the top 10 of the first-round of this year’s draft — they also have No. 5 — Harbaugh and the rest of the team will look to hit big with these key rookie additions.

The Giants have made the playoffs just twice since the 2016 season.

D Gukesh. Magnus Carlsen and Javokhir Sindarov

NEW DELHI: Five-time world champion Magnus Carlsen has made his stance clear ahead of the upcoming World Chess Championship, backing Javokhir Sindarov to defeat reigning champion D Gukesh in what promises to be a historic showdown later this year.Speaking at a chess event in Stockholm, Carlsen did not shy away from naming his favourite, even while acknowledging the unpredictable nature of a title match. “At the moment it’s impossible not to say Sindarov… we know anything can happen in a World Championship match,” he said.The Norwegian great went further in his assessment, pointing out a contrast in the two young stars’ games. “Gukesh has very obvious weaknesses… Sindarov does not. He is a lot more well-rounded,” Carlsen added, firmly tilting the narrative in favour of the Uzbek prodigy.ALSO READ: The making of India’s 95th GM: Aronyak Ghosh, from chasing next tournament’s fee to parents’ relief Sindarov’s historic rise turns headsSindarov’s rapid ascent has forced even the biggest names in chess to take notice. The 20-year-old arrives at the World Championship on the back of a stunning victory at the Candidates Tournament, where he dominated the field and finished unbeaten.His tally of 10/14 was the highest in the modern Candidates format, surpassing benchmarks set by elite names, including Carlsen himself. The composed draw against Wei Yi sealed a campaign that many are already calling one of the greatest in the tournament’s history.Carlsen is not alone in his view. Former world champion Garry Kasparov has also leaned towards Sindarov, calling him the “clear favourite” based on current form, though he cautioned about the unique pressure of a 14-game title match. Gukesh’s resilience still a factorDespite the growing chorus backing Sindarov, writing off Gukesh would be premature. The Indian teenager, who claimed the crown in 2024, has built a reputation for resilience and mental toughness.Kasparov highlighted this strength, noting that Gukesh is “very mentally stable… able to defend any position and find resources even in the worst situations.”The clash between Sindarov and Gukesh will be a generational duel — both players just 20 — and the youngest World Championship match in history.

Matchday 35 of the Nigeria Premier Football League delivered drama, late goals and a major upset as the race for the title and survival intensified across the country.

The biggest surprise came in Maiduguri, where Shooting Stars SC stunned El Kanemi Warriors with a 2-1 away victory. The hosts had taken the lead in the 25th minute through John Zakka, but the visitors responded immediately after the break. Qamar Adegoke levelled in the 46th minute and struck again in the 86th minute to complete a fine comeback and seal all three points.

In Umuahia, Abia Warriors FC secured a narrow 2-1 win over Ikorodu City FC. Paul Samson opened the scoring in the 20th minute, while Valentine Ugwu doubled the lead just before half-time. Aderemi Adeoye had earlier reduced the deficit for the visitors in the 35th minute.

Defending champions Remo Stars FC continued their strong form with a convincing 3-0 victory against Niger Tornadoes FC. Victor Mbaoma gave them an early lead in the 10th minute, Olamilekan Adedayo added a second in first-half stoppage time, and Samuel Anakwe sealed the win in the 78th minute.

At Ilorin, Kwara United FC defeated Barau FC 2-1. Toheeb Gidado scored in the 15th minute, while Saheed Olaniyi converted a penalty before the break. Joseph Atule pulled one back for the visitors in the 66th minute.

The Oriental derby in Enugu lived up to expectations as Rangers International FC came from behind to beat Enyimba FC 2-1. Wonah Williams had put Enyimba ahead early in the second half, but goals from Chidozie Iwundu in the 61st minute and Ifeanyi Onyebuchi seven minutes later completed a spirited turnaround for the Flying Antelopes.

Elsewhere, Nasarawa United FC recorded a comfortable 3-0 win over Warri Wolves FC. Victor Chimezie opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the 43rd minute, before Ngei Oluka-Efor and Habibu Alakija added further goals after the break.

In Kano, Kano Pillars FC left it late to edge Rivers United FC 2-1 in a thrilling finish. Abdullahi Musa broke the deadlock in the 81st minute, but Rivers United responded through Handsome Surveyor in the 89th minute. Veteran forward Ahmed Musa then struck deep into stoppage time to hand the hosts a dramatic victory.

With just a few matches left, Matchday 35 results have tightened the title race and increased pressure on teams battling relegation, setting up a tense finish to the NPFL season.

Adrien Broner, who rose to prominence as a Floyd Mayweather disciple and later lost to Manny Pacquiao, has predicted the outcome of the money-spinning rematch.

The pair are set to lock horns in a second encounter on September 19, headlining a Netflix show at The Sphere, Las Vegas.

Initially, this was thought to be a fully-sanctioned contest, only for Mayweather to more recently claim that it would instead be an exhibition match.

This has inspired Pacquiao to respond with a fresh series of comments, outlining that Mayweather has, in fact, agreed to a professional bout.

As such, fans are expecting Mayweather to put his 50-0 record on the line, while also presenting ‘Pac Man’ with the opportunity to exact his revenge.

The Filipino did, of course, lose their first encounter by unanimous decision in 2015, only to later reveal that he had injured his right shoulder during training.

Hoping for a less problematic camp this time around, Pacquiao is equally aiming to secure his first victory since edging a split decision against Keith Thurman in 2019.

According to a HeadBussinBoxing interview with former world champion Broner, though, the 47-year-old is unlikely to enjoy more than a few moments of success against Mayweather.

“I think it’s going to serve a purpose; it’s going to be a great fight to watch. Pacquiao‘s definitely coming to fight, and it’s going to be an exciting fight.

“I still don’t think he can beat Floyd no matter what, but I can’t wait to see it.”

Before facing Pacquiao, Mayweather has lined up a couple exhibitions with Mike Tyson and Greek kickboxer Mike Zambidis, but whether they actually materialise remains to be seen.

Either way, Pacquiao may have a slight advantage after having gone 12 rounds with Mario Barrios, the then-WBC world welterweight champion, last July.

In Germany, Bayern Munich have won the league title for the 35th time. In England, Manchester City are closing the gap on Arsenal. In tennis, Arthur Fils has won his first title since 2024. The OKC Thunder have made a perfect start to their NBA play-off campaign.