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57-year-old can now sit upright in a wheelchair and be moved around his residences in Majorca and near Lake Geneva.

Rare Schumacher recovery update after 2013 ski crash

Reports say the F1 legend can sit upright in a wheelchair and shows signs of awareness

Former FIFA chief joins boycott call for US World Cup

FILE - In this June 1, 2011, file photo, Sepp Blatter gestures during a press conference in Zurich, Switzerland. (AP Photo/Michael Probst, File)

Ronaldo's Al Nassr close gap on Al Hilal in title race

The three points keep Al Nassr firmly in the hunt as the Saudi Pro League title race heats up.

Paddy Pimblett loses first UFC bout

Paddy Pimblett in action at UFC 324

Australian Open: American quartet shines amid US storm

USA's Coco Gauff celebrates beating Czech Republic's Karolina Muchova in their women's singles match on day eight of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 25, 2026.

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India's Abhishek Sharma (L) and Sanju Samson.

Is India’s second opening slot in T20s jinxed?

India's Jasprit Bumrah (R) bowls during the third T20I against New Zealand at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on January 25, 2026.

India seal series with dominant win over New Zealand

Dharmendra, V.S. Achuthanandan

Padma Vibhushan for Dharmendra, V.S. Achuthanandan

England's Joe Root plays a shot during the second ODI agaiinst Sri Lanka at the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium in Colombo on January 24, 2026.

Joe Root’s calm knock earns England a series revival

Haris Rauf

Rauf omitted as Pakistan finalise T20 World Cup squad

The all-rounder announced his retirement from international cricket in 2024, but said he would like to reverse that decision last month.

Bangladesh says star cricketer Shakib can return