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Injured Mbappe faces backlash over Sardinia trip before Clasico

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Sidelined with a hamstring injury, Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappe has sparked anger among a section of the club's …

Sabalenka ready to boycott Grand Slams over prize money

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World number one Aryna Sabalenka said Tuesday she was ready to boycott the Grand Slam tournaments in order to have a …

Murphy warns snooker hopefuls to 'work harder' to match Chinese stars

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Shaun Murphy has warned the rising stars of British snooker to work even harder if they are to compete against the …

Borthwick backed by RFU to take England to 2027 Rugby World Cup

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Steve Borthwick was backed on Tuesday by the Rugby Football Union (RFU) to be England's coach at the 2027 Rugby World …

Edin Terzic to become Athletic Bilbao coach next season

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Former Borussia Dortmund boss Edin Terzic will take charge of Athletic Bilbao next season, the club announced on …

World body in dark over allegations against China badminton chief

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Badminton's world governing body said Tuesday it has not heard from the head of the sport in China and is monitoring his …

China hails 'our era' as Wu Yize's world snooker triumph goes viral

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Trailblazer Ding Junhui called it "our era" as Wu Yize's World Snooker Championship victory went viral back home in …

Timberwolves eclipse Spurs as Knicks rout Sixers

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Anthony Edwards returned from injury to eclipse a record-breaking defensive performance from Victor Wembanyama as the …

Bayern's Kompany promises repeat fireworks in PSG Champions League semi

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Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany has promised to stick with his high-octane, high-risk approach in Wednesday's …

A coaching great? Luis Enrique has PSG on brink of another Champions League final

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Luis Enrique will join a select group of coaching greats if he leads Paris Saint-Germain to Champions League glory again …

Brunson leads Knicks in rout of Sixers

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Jalen Brunson produced a dazzling 35-point performance as the New York Knicks pummeled the Philadelphia 76ers 137-98 to …

Retiring great Sophie Devine wants New Zealand back playing Tests

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New Zealand great Sophie Devine told AFP she wishes she had experienced Test cricket during her illustrious career and …

Premier League losses soar for clubs locked in 'arms race'

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The Premier League is the envy of the world for its revenue-generating power, yet clubs lost nearly $1 billion last …

China's Wu Yize wins World Snooker Championship for first time

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China's Wu Yize won the World Snooker Championship for the first time with a dramatic 18-17 victory over Shaun Murphy in …

Advantage Arsenal as Man City held in six-goal Everton thriller

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Jeremy Doku's stoppage-time strike salvaged Manchester City a 3-3 draw at Everton, but a second half collapse handed the …

Mosley fired as coach after Magic's first-round NBA playoff exit

May 04 2026

Jamahl Mosley was fired as coach of the Orlando Magic on Monday, hours after the team was eliminated from the NBA …

Three talking points from the Premier League

May 04 2026

The Premier League title is Arsenal's to lose once more after Manchester City crumbled in a thrilling 3-3 draw at …

Wu Yize: China's 'priest' who conquered the snooker world

May 04 2026

China's Wu Yize is said to have shared a single bed with his father in a windowless flat as he sacrificed his home life …

Roma hammer Fiorentina to remain in Champions League hunt

May 04 2026

Roma eased past Fiorentina 4-0 on Monday to move within a point of the final Champions League spot in Serie A.

MLB Tigers star pitcher Skubal to undergo elbow surgery

May 04 2026

Two-time reigning American League Cy Young Award winner as top pitcher Tarik Skubal will undergo arthroscopic elbow …

No.6 Morikawa withdraws from final PGA Championship tuneup

May 04 2026

World number six Collin Morikawa, a two-time major winner, withdrew from the PGA Truist Championship on Monday, taking a …

Arteta warns Atletico will face Arsenal 'beasts' in Champions League

May 04 2026

Mikel Arteta expects Arsenal to play like "beasts" against Atletico Madrid as they aim to reach the Champions League …

Rohit, Rickelton keep Mumbai in IPL playoff hunt

May 04 2026

Openers Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton took apart the Lucknow Super Giants attack as Mumbai Indians powered to a …

Simeone laughs off 'cheaper' Atletico hotel switch before Arsenal clash

May 04 2026

Diego Simeone laughed off claims that Atletico Madrid's decision to switch hotels before their Champions League …

Rohit, Rickelton keep Mumbai in the hunt

May 04 2026

Openers Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton hit attacking knocks as Mumbai Indians beat Lucknow Super Giants by six wickets …

Ujiri hired as president of NBA's Mavericks

May 04 2026

Masai Ujiri was named president of the Dallas Mavericks on Monday, given the task of leading a revival of a club that …

McFarlane backs Chelsea flops after woeful Forest defeat

May 04 2026

Chelsea interim boss Calum McFarlane insisted his players were fully committed in their dismal 3-1 defeat against …

China's Wu holds slender lead in World Snooker Championship final

May 04 2026

China's Wu Yize holds a 13-12 lead over Shaun Murphy heading into the final session of the World Snooker Championship on …

Forest sink woeful Chelsea to boost survival bid

May 04 2026

Nottingham Forest took a huge step towards Premier League survival with a 3-1 win at Chelsea on Monday that dealt a …

French TV defend Champions Cup video referee after Van Graan criticism

May 04 2026

French Champions Cup television broadcasters said on Monday it is "impossible to hide footage" after Bath coach Johan …

Former France, England duo called up by Fiji for Nations Championship

May 04 2026

Former France centre Virimi Vakatawa and ex-England No.8 Nathan Hughes have been given a chance to revive their …

Three things we learned from the Miami Grand Prix

May 04 2026

Kimi Antonelli proved that age is no barrier and that he is on track to becoming a Formula One great with his stunning …

Liverpool's troubled season 'unacceptable': Van Dijk

May 04 2026

Virgil van Dijk admitted Liverpool's troubled season has been "unacceptable" after a 3-2 defeat at Manchester United …

French starlet Seixas to ride Tour de France in July

May 04 2026

French teenage prodigy Paul Seixas announced on Monday that he will ride the Tour de France in July for the first time, …

Badminton no.1 An brings 'fire' as South Korea win Uber Cup

May 04 2026

World number one and Olympic champion An Se-young "started the fire" as South Korea toppled China to win badminton's …

North Korean club to play rare football match in South

May 04 2026

A North Korean women's football club will become the first sports team from the country to play in South Korea since …

Saka sparks Arsenal attack into life ahead of Atletico showdown

May 04 2026

Bukayo Saka's return from injury has jolted Arsenal's attack back into life just in time for the Gunners to dream of a …

Atletico aim to show Alvarez their ambition in Arsenal semi

May 04 2026

For Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez, the consequences of Tuesday's Champions League semi-final clash at Arsenal …

Pistons rout Magic to cap comeback, book NBA playoff clash with Cavaliers

May 04 2026

The Detroit Pistons routed the Orlando Magic 116-94 on Sunday to cap a remarkable NBA playoff comeback and book an …

Man Utd beat Liverpool, Spurs climb out of relegation zone

May 04 2026

Manchester United beat Liverpool 3-2 to seal a return to the Champions League next season, while Tottenham climbed out …

Players keep up battle with tennis majors as they decry Roland Garros prize money

May 04 2026

Top players including world number ones Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka kept up the pressure on the Grand Slam …

Timberwolves' Edwards 'questionable' for game one against Spurs

May 03 2026

Minnesota star Anthony Edwards has been listed as "questionable" for the Timberwolves' NBA second-round series opener …

Pistons rout Magic to complete comeback, advance in NBA playoffs

May 03 2026

The Detroit Pistons dominated the Orlando Magic 116-94 on Sunday to complete their NBA playoff series comeback and punch …

Inter Milan win Italian title for third time in six seasons

May 03 2026

Inter Milan won their third Serie A title in six seasons on Sunday thanks to a 2-0 victory over Parma that ignited the …

Gladbach sink Dortmund, St Pauli edge closer to drop

May 03 2026

Borussia Moenchengladbach ensured they will remain in Germany's top flight next season when Haris Tabakovic scored with …

Talisman Endrick fires resurgent Lyon into third in France

May 03 2026

Cash-strapped Lyon edged clear of a clutch of clubs vying for Ligue 1's last Champions League spot with a 4-2 win over …

Verstappen laments spin and struggle for pace in Miami

May 03 2026

Max Verstappen said Red Bull had improved a lot but still lack the pace and performance to challenge for wins, after …

Vinicius double delays Barca title as Real Madrid down Espanyol

May 03 2026

Vinicius Junior struck twice for Real Madrid in a 2-0 win over Espanyol on Sunday to make La Liga leaders Barcelona wait …

Teen Antonelli wins again in Miami to extend title race lead

May 03 2026

Teenager Kimi Antonelli extended his lead in the drivers' world championship with a historic victory for Mercedes ahead …

Ferrari's Leclerc admits he threw away Miami podium finish

May 03 2026

Charles Leclerc admitted he threw away a podium finish for Ferrari with a wild penultimate lap as he dropped from third …

Cristian Chivu, a winner with Inter on the pitch and in the dugout

May 03 2026

Cristian Chivu was crowned a Serie A champion with Inter Milan for the fourth time but his first as coach on Sunday, …

Key players from Inter Milan's Serie A title triumph

May 03 2026

Inter Milan won their 21st league title on Sunday after beating Parma 2-0 and ending Napoli's Scudetto defence with …

No.4 Young cruises to PGA title at Doral

May 03 2026

World number four Cameron Young cruised through Sunday's final round despite a penalty to win the Cadillac Championship …

Spurs solved mental frailty to boost survival bid: De Zerbi

May 03 2026

Roberto De Zerbi believes Tottenham have solved their "mental problem" after climbing out of the Premier League …

Miami champ Antonelli shrugs off success, vows 'back to work'

May 03 2026

Kimi Antonelli smiled, thanked his team and his family and pledged to "get back to work" as soon as he could after …

Spurs out of relegation zone after vital win at Villa

May 03 2026

Tottenham climbed out of the Premier League relegation zone with a vital 2-1 win at under-strength Aston Villa on …

No.1 Korda cruises to LPGA Mexico crown

May 03 2026

Top-ranked Nelly Korda cruised through Sunday's final round to win the Riviera Maya Open, capturing her 18th career LPGA …

Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli wins Miami Grand Prix

May 03 2026

Teenager Kimi Antonelli extended his lead in the drivers' world championship with an historic victory for Mercedes ahead …

Thompson-Herah shines at world relays, Tebogo helps Botswana to win

May 03 2026

Elaine Thompson-Herah ran a stunning anchor leg to hand Jamaica victory in the women's 4x100m event at the World Relays …

Man Utd job feels 'natural' to Carrick

May 03 2026

Michael Carrick said he feels like a "natural" in the pressurised role as Manchester United manager after securing a …

Ferguson taken to hospital before Man Utd win against Liverpool

May 03 2026

Legendary former Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson was taken to hospital after falling ill before the Red Devils' …

Man Utd beat Liverpool to secure Champions League place

May 03 2026

Manchester United secured Champions League football next season as Kobbie Mainoo's strike earned a thrilling 3-2 victory …

Barcelona sink Bayern to reach women's Champions League final

May 03 2026

Alexia Putellas struck twice as Barcelona beat Bayern Munich 4-2 in an entertaining battle to reach the women's …

Sinner dismantles Zverev to win Madrid Open, set record

May 03 2026

World number one Jannik Sinner dispatched Alexander Zverev 6-1, 6-2 on Sunday to win the Madrid Open for the first time.

Brilliant Bordeaux clean out Bath to reach Champions Cup final

May 03 2026

Louis Bielle-Biarrey was on target for holders Bordeaux-Begles as they booked their place in the Champions Cup final …

True Love lands eighth English 1000 Guineas for O'Brien

May 03 2026

Trainer Aidan O'Brien's second string True Love delivered the Irishman an eighth English 1000 Guineas success at …

Bournemouth eye European place after crushing Palace

May 03 2026

Bournemouth moved into sixth place in the Premier League with a 3-0 win against Crystal Palace that bolstered their bid …

Pogacar ends dominant Tour of Romandie with fourth win

May 03 2026

Tadej Pogacar surged to the line Sunday for the fourth win in five full stages to complete an emphatic victory in the …

Chakravarthy, Narine help Kolkata stay alive in IPL

May 03 2026

Spinners Varun Chakravarthy and Sunil Narine helped Kolkata Knight Riders to their third straight win in the IPL as they …

How Schalke returned to the Bundesliga after their 'worst season ever'

May 03 2026

After three seasons in the second flight, Schalke's 1-0 home win over Fortuna Duesseldorf on Saturday returned the …

Mumbai coach Jayawardene backs Suryakumar to find his 'rhythm'

May 03 2026

Mumbai Indians head coach Mahela Jayawardene says struggling batter Suryakumar Yadav is in a "good space" -- and not far …

Embiid, Maxey shine as 76ers eliminate Celtics in NBA playoffs

May 03 2026

Joel Embiid scored 34 points and grabbed 12 rebounds to propel the Philadelphia 76ers to a 109-100 victory over Boston …

Messi goal not enough as Miami collapse in 4-3 loss to Orlando

May 03 2026

Lionel Messi's Inter Miami squandered a 3-0 lead to fall 4-3 to Orlando City on Saturday and remain in search of a first …

Teen F1 leader Antonelli takes Miami pole as start time moved

May 03 2026

Mercedes' championship-leading teenager Kimi Antonelli claimed pole position Saturday for the Miami Grand Prix, as the …

China's Wu Yize wins last-frame thriller to reach snooker world final

May 03 2026

China could have its second successive snooker world champion after Wu Yize came back from the brink of defeat against …

Golden Tempo wins Kentucky Derby in historic triumph for trainer DeVaux

May 03 2026

Golden Tempo roared home to win the 152nd Kentucky Derby on Saturday, making Cherie DeVaux the first woman trainer to …

Serene Korda takes three-shot lead at LPGA Mexico

May 02 2026

World number one Nelly Korda cruised into a three-stroke lead at the LPGA Riviera Maya Open, scoring 67 in another …

China's Wu wins last-frame thriller to reach snooker world final

May 02 2026

China's Wu Yize came from 16-14 behind to beat Mark Allen 17-6 in a last-frame decider on Saturday to book a World …

Verstappen sees light at the end of tunnel

May 02 2026

Four-time world champion Max Verstappen said he could "see light at the end of the tunnel" after claiming an impressive …

Young stretches PGA lead to six at Doral

May 02 2026

World number four Cameron Young stumbled early but rallied to stretch his lead to six strokes after Saturday's third …

Celtics' Tatum ruled out for decisive game seven against Sixers

May 02 2026

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum was ruled out of game seven of the team's NBA playoff series against the Philadelphia …

Wolff heralds Antonelli speed as teen joins Senna and Schumacher in record books

May 02 2026

Mercedes team chief Toto Wolff heralded Kimi Antonelli’s emergence on Saturday after the Italian teen stunned rivals …

Teen F1 leader Antonelli takes Miami Grand Prix pole

May 02 2026

Mercedes' championship-leading teenager Kimi Antonelli stormed to pole position on Saturday for the Miami Grand Prix, …

Barcelona on verge of Liga title, Villarreal secure top four

May 02 2026

Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres took Barcelona to the brink of the La Liga title with late goals to earn them a 2-1 …

Porto edge Alverca to clinch Portuguese league title

May 02 2026

Porto were crowned Portuguese champions with two games to spare after a 1-0 win over Alverca on Saturday.

PSG fringe team held by Lorient as Bayern Munich return leg looms

May 02 2026

Paris Saint-Germain warmed up for the second leg of their Champions League semi-final against Bayern Munich by fielding …

Barcelona on verge of La Liga title defence with win at Osasuna

May 02 2026

Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres took Barcelona to the brink of the La Liga title with late goals to earn them a 2-1 …

Napoli frustrate Como in costly Serie A stalemate

May 02 2026

Napoli and Como drew 0-0 in Serie A on Saturday in a result that did little to further either of their ambitions for …

Murphy into World Snooker Championship final after edging Higgins

May 02 2026

Shaun Murphy defeated four-time champion John Higgins 17-15 in a dramatic World Championship semi-final on Saturday to …

Schalke return to Bundesliga after three-year absence

May 02 2026

Schalke will play in the German top flight next season after beating Fortuna Duesseldorf 1-0 on Saturday to secure …

Arsenal hit stride to go six points clear, West Ham loss offers Spurs hope

May 02 2026

Arsenal stormed six points clear at the top of the Premier League as Bukayo Saka and Viktor Gyokeres put Fulham to the …

Clinical Chennai down Mumbai to keep playoff hopes alive

May 02 2026

Ruturaj Gaikwad led from the front with an unbeaten 67 as Chennai Super Kings hammered fellow IPL giants Mumbai Indians …

Arsenal go six points clear as Gyokeres double sinks Fulham

May 02 2026

Viktor Gyokeres and Bukayo Saka starred in Arsenal's 3-0 win against Fulham on Saturday as the Premier League leaders …

Napoli and Como play out goalless draw in Serie A

May 02 2026

Napoli and Como drew 0-0 in Serie A on Saturday in a result that did little to further either of their ambitions for …

PSG held by Lorient with fringe team ahead of Bayern Munich return leg

May 02 2026

Paris Saint-Germain warmed up for the second leg of their Champions League semi-final against Bayern Munich by fielding …

Champion Norris leads Piastri home in sprint 1-2 triumph for McLaren

May 02 2026

World champion Lando Norris won Saturday's sprint race at the Miami Grand Prix, leading home team-mate Oscar Piastri in …

Leinster survive Toulon scare to reach Champions Cup final

May 02 2026

Leinster overcame an astonishing fightback by Toulon to reach the Champions Cup final with a thrilling 29-25 win at …

Kostyuk defeats Andreeva to claim first Madrid Open title

May 02 2026

Marta Kostyuk defeated Mirra Andreeva 6-3, 7-5 to win the Madrid Open for the first time on Saturday.

The Puma out of Kentucky Derby, leaving 19 starters

May 02 2026

The Puma was scratched from the 152nd Kentucky Derby due to leg swelling from a skin infection, leaving only 19 horses …

Second-string Bayern held by Heidenheim before PSG clash

May 02 2026

A heavily-rotated Bayern Munich were held to a 3-3 draw at home by last-placed Heidenheim on Saturday, days out from …

Villarreal secure Champions League spot, rotated Atletico win

May 02 2026

Villarreal guaranteed themselves a Champions League qualification spot with a 5-1 romp over Levante in La Liga on …

Lyon edge Arsenal to reach women's Champions League final

May 02 2026

Lyon reached the final of the women's Champions League at the expense of reigning champions Arsenal on Saturday, with …