Real Madrid star snipes back amid claims of fallout with lvaro ArbeloaReal Madrid star RalAsencio has taken to social media on Thursday, to respond to the ongoing speculation surrounding the relationship between he and manager lvaro Arbeloa.The name of defender Asencio has of course dominated the headlines in Spains capital over the last 48 hours.This comes after a series of high-profile reports were forthcoming in the media, highlighting an alleged falling out between the 23-year-old and lvaro Arbeloa.It was reported that Asencio confronted his new manager over his lack of recent playing time, giving rise to a frosty back-and-forth between player and manager lasting several weeks.Asencio then added fuel to the fire on Thursday, in responding to a question on the situation by explaining:You should ask Arbeloa about thatHours later, though, amid mounting chatter on the subject, the stopper has moved to clarify his stance.In a post on his official X account, Asencio wrote:I dont understand the fuss you all make about things. The Manager is the one in charge, he puts the players in and takes them out. I have the utmost respect for him and all my teammates. A greeting to everyone and Hala Madrid.Conor Laird GSFN

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Athletics pitcher Jeffrey Springs lost a no-hit bid Thursday with one out in the seventh inning against the New York Yankees when he allowed a single to Ben Rice.Springs walked Giancarlo Stanton after catcher Austin Wynns lost an ABS challenge on the previous pitch that was called a ball. On his 84th pitch, Rice hit an 83 mph slider for a clean single to right field.The A's held a 1-0 lead when Springs allowed Rice's hit.Springs allowed two baserunners in the third and ended the inning by getting a called third strike on Aaron Judge with his changeup. He ended the fifth by getting Jos Caballero on a flyball to deep left field.In the sixth, Springs won an ABS challenge that resulted in a called third strike to Ryan McMahon. He ended the sixth at 73 pitches after Judge softly grounded out to third.The As have thrown 13 no-hitters in franchise history. The last was achieved by Mike Fiers on May 7, 2019, in Oakland against the Cincinnati Reds.The Yankees have been no-hit eight times in team history. The last was a combined no-hitter by Houstons Cristian Javier, Hector Neris and Ryan Pressly on June 25, 2022, at Yankee Stadium.___AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/MLB

A transgender darts player said she's not done fighting after the sport's governing body enacted rules barring transgender women from womens tournaments.Noa-Lynn van Leuven of the Netherlands spoke out Thursday when the Darts Regulation Authority's new policy took effect."Apparently, I just got retired not by choice, but because Im no longer allowed to compete, Van Leuven said in a video on her Instagram account.The 29-year-old van Leuven had competed in the Women's Series of the Professional Darts Corporation. In 2024, she became the first transgender woman to play at the PDC World Darts Championship.Ive worked so damn hard for years just to get here. I showed up, I competed. I respected the sport every game, every single day, van Leuven said. And now, with just one decision, Im being told I dont belong anymore. This isnt just about me. This is another huge hit for the trans community.She will still be eligible for open PDC events.It's not clear what van Leuven's legal options are, but in a written message with the video she added: This isnt the end. Im just going back to the drawing board. Im not done fighting.The DRA said in a statement Thursday that it began a review of its policies in 2025. It included commissioning a report from an academic developmental biologist who has published several papers on sex and categories in sport. The DRA has also considered extensive legal advice.As a result of its review, the DRA is satisfied that to achieve fair competition in darts, only biological females should be eligible to compete in womens tournaments regulated by DRA Rules, it said.___AP sports: https://apnews.com/hub/sports

Transgender darts player Noa-Lynn van Leuven has declared she has been "retired" following the Darts Regulation Authority's landmark decision to ban trans women from competing in women's events.The 29-year-old Dutch player, who claimed six PDC Women's Series titles across the 2024 and 2025 seasons, shared her reaction in a video on Instagram after receiving notification of the ruling by email.Van Leuven said: "I just got an email. Apparently, I just got retired. Not by choice, but because I'm no longer allowed to compete."She described the decision as "another huge hit for the trans community", particularly in light of recent IOC rulings.TRENDINGStoriesVideosYour SayShe added: "Every day it's getting harder and harder for trans people just to exist, to compete. If you think this stops with me, it doesn't. We just want to be."The DRA announced on Thursday that its new eligibility policy takes effect immediately, restricting women's tournaments to biological females only.This ruling, which has been praised for helping protect women's sports, applies across all affiliated organisations, including the PDC, and covers events such as the Women's Series where Van Leuven had previously competed.The governing body launched a review of its Trans and Gender Diverse Policy in 2025, which involved commissioning research from Dr Emma Hilton, a developmental biologist specialising in sex and sport categories.The DRA also sought extensive legal guidance and considered the April 2025 UK Supreme Court judgment in the For Women Scotland case, as well as the subsequent Harriet Haynes and English Blackball Pool Federation ruling from August 2025.Transgender players remain eligible to participate in open tournaments, which the DRA says it encourages regardless of biological sex, legal sex or gender identity.Dr Hilton's report determined that darts qualifies as a "gender-affected sport" under Section 195 of the Equality Act 2010.Her research identified several physical characteristics that give male players an edge over their female counterparts, including superior height, longer limbs, broader shoulders, greater muscle mass and stiffer tendons.LATEST SPORT NEWS:Darts bans transgender players in Women's only events in latest victory for female sportsCristiano Ronaldo dragged into Saudi league cheating claims as England star launches scathing attackChampionship club's new stadium sparks council row as legal action launched over 'ancient' woodlandThese attributes enhance reach, stability and throwing mechanics, ultimately affecting consistency and precision, according to the findings.The report also noted that larger skeletal frames and advantageous biomechanics allow for more effective forward lean, contributing to improved throwing accuracy.Additionally, greater hand and arm strength helps delay muscle fatigue during release timing, supporting more consistent scoring."Multiple, small-magnitude sex differences accumulate to generate male advantage over females in darts," Dr Hilton concluded, noting that no single factor was deterministic for performance.Fiona McAnena, director of campaigns at the sex-based rights charity Sex Matters, praised the DRA's announcement.She told the Times: "Darts is a male-dominated world, played in pubs and clubs, and the top darts players are all men. Men's physical advantages in darts may be small, but they all add up. That's why women need their own tournaments."McAnena highlighted that Van Leuven had secured six women's titles and prize money during 2024 and 2025, while also taking one of two reserved places for women at the world championships.She noted that Van Leuven had represented the Dutch women's national team for three years, with female players leaving the squad rather than compete alongside her.McAnena added: "It's great to see this rapid return to fairness for women players."Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter

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