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Six-time world champion Marquez will ride a Gresini-run Ducati from 2023 this year, having left Honda after 11 years with the Japanese manufacturer. Marquez was one of the biggest attractions during the first pre- season test at Sepang, where he finished with the sixth quickest time of the three days of running. The Spaniard was hindered by some technical issues that cost him track time, and he admitted he was still riding the Ducati the same way he rode his Honda, claiming he was not as quick as Martin or Ducati's reigning world champion Francesco Bagnaia. Last year's runner-up Martin reckons, however, that Marquez could be in the fight to win the season opener. Asked if Marquez was faster or slower than expected during the test, Martin said: "He's where I expected, so he will be really close and ready maybe for the victory in Qatar." Pramac rider Martin lost out to Bagnaia for the 2023 title after an intense bat...

Clubs around Europe's biggest leagues have just had a month in which to do any necessary transfer business - in or out - that will see them right for the remainder of the season. The January window is famously poor when it comes to value and options. Plenty of clubs made use of the market, although there was a clear drop in spending as even elite footbal teams feel the pinch. Eric Dier's loan to Bayern Munich made big headlines, as much for the shock value as anything else, while striker Marcos Leonardo was an exciting capture for Benfica and has already made a prolific start in Portugal. Other likes Eljif Elmas (RB Leipzig), Cyril Ngonge (Napoli), Orel Mangala (Lyon) and Renan Lodi (Al Hilal) moved for the big money. There were also notable loans for Kalvin Phillips (West Ham) and Armando Broja (Fulham), but they don't make the best possible XI of January signings... GK: Matz Sels Matz Sels will do a job for Nottingham Forest / Catherine Steenkeste/GettyImages Transfer: S...

Tommy DeVito is set to become the first rookie free agent to start a regular-season game for the Giants in the common draft era, when he takes the helm as starting quarterback in the Sunday matchup against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium. Who is Giants’ Tommy DeVito? DeVito, the Giants’ emerging QB, made his NFL debut against the Jets just over a week ago , stepping in for Tyrod Taylor after a rib cage injury. DeVito, having also appearing when Daniel Jones suffered a right anterior cruciate li Game nt tear, has showcased his skills by completing 17 of 27 passes for 174 yards , including a nine-yard touchdown pass to Wan’Dale Robinson. He has also displayed his mobility with 29 rushing yards, including a six-yard touchdown. He did however see two interceptions. After the 40-0 loss at the MetLife Stadium in week one, there is some serious motivation to deliver some payback. Coach Daboll on Tommy DeVito's preparation Watch: https://t.co/rkjQxl9zNV pic.twitter.com/VcpIVXMVof ...

The draw for the first round of the 2023-24 Copa del Rey was made on Tuesday, with the current format of the com Pet ition allow plenty of scope for “the magic of the cup” to happen. However, notable by their absence were the names of Real Madrid and Barcelona , who are nowhere to be seen on the list of fixtures despite other LaLiga sides entering the tournament in round 1. Since the 2019-20 season, all ties have been decided in one-off matches , with the exception of the semi-finals, which are played over two legs. With teams in the lower divisions playing at home , there has been lots of potential for cup shocks, which will again be the case this year. Champions League qualifiers Sevilla and Real Sociedad will travel to face Quintanar and Buñol, who both play in the sixth tier of the Spanish soccer pyramid, while LaLiga side Alavés will face Deportivo Murcia, the only seventh-tier team left. The La Liga teams apart from Real Madrid, Barcelona, Atletico Madrid and Osasuna have been d...