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Rhythm king Rabada skittles Hyderabad to blast Gujarat to top of IPL

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South Africa's Kagiso Rabada led an inspired pace attack to power Gujarat Titans to the top of the IPL table with an …

Rome derby row as authorities reschedule Serie A to avoid tennis clash

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Serie A are to appeal the rescheduling of this weekend's Rome derby which city authorities moved from Sunday to Monday …

Real Madrid president Perez calls club elections, will stand again

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Real Madrid president Florentino Perez on Tuesday called club elections and announced that he would stand again.

Rabada stars as Gujarat hammer Hyderabad to move top of IPL

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South Africa's Kagiso Rabada led an inspired pace attack to power Gujarat Titans to the top of the IPL table with an …

Former Georgia rugby captain Sharikadze banned over urine-swap scheme

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Former Georgia rugby captain Merab Sharikadze has been banned for 11 years over his role in a urine-swap scheme that …

Narvaez wins Giro stage four as Ciccone takes leader's pink jersey

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Ecuadorian Jhonatan Narvaez sprinted to victory in the fourth stage of the Giro d'Italia on Tuesday with Italian Giulio …

Murray to coach British star Draper in run-up to Wimbledon

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Former Wimbledon champion Andy Murray is to return to coaching with Britain's Jack Draper during the grass-court season, …

Dick Advocaat returns as Curacao coach for World Cup

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Veteran Dutch coach Dick Advocaat, who led Curacao to World Cup qualification, will return as coach for the tournament …

Prosecutors granted access to Woods's prescription records in DUI crash case

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Tiger Woods's prescription drug records will be made available to prosecutors after the golf superstar's March arrest on …

Sinner dismisses Pellegrino to reach Italian Open quarters, Zverev out

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Jannik Sinner's charge towards a first Italian Open title continued on Tuesday after the world number one calmly …

Arsenal's White out for rest of the season with knee injury

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Arsenal defender Ben White will miss the rest of the season with a knee injury, ruling him out of the club's Premier …

Rahm has faith LIV will develop good survival plan

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LIV Golf's struggle to survive beyond this season after Saudi backers pulled future financing will not be a distraction …

Sinner dismisses Pellegrino to reach Italian Open quarter-finals

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Jannik Sinner's charge towards a first Italian Open title continued on Tuesday after the world number one calmly …

Flick extends contract with Barcelona

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Barcelona coach Hansi Flick confirmed on Tuesday that he has signed a new two-year contract with an option for a third …

McIlroy has 'clear road ahead' to win more majors

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Rory McIlroy brings a sharper mental focus into the 108th PGA Championship that tees off Thursday at Aronimink than he …

Vladimir Weiss returns as Slovakia coach

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Vladimir Weiss will return to coach the Slovak national football team after Italian Francesco Calzona stepped down last …

Spain coach counting on Yamal and Williams fitness for World Cup

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Spain coach Luis de la Fuente said Tuesday he was counting on wingers Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams to be fit and …

Guardiola says Man City 'still fighting' for Premier League title

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Pep Guardiola said Manchester City do not feel extra pressure even though they realistically need to beat Crystal Palace …

Rana stars as Bangladesh down Pakistan in 1st Test thriller

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Pace bowler Nahid Rana claimed five wickets as Bangladesh trumped Pakistan by 104 runs in a rain-hit first Test on …

Ruud crushes Musetti to reach Italian Open quarters, Sinner awaits derby

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Casper Ruud strolled into the Italian Open quarter-finals on Tuesday after easily beating home hope Lorenzo Musetti 6-3, …

Japan Olympic official resigns after 'utterly unacceptable' remarks

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The Japanese Olympic Committee's vice president has resigned, the organisation said Tuesday, after he apologised for …

Japan Olympic official sorry for 'utterly unacceptable' remarks

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The head of Japanese bobsleigh apologised on Tuesday and admitted making "utterly unacceptable" remarks that reportedly …

James undecided on future after Lakers bow out of NBA playoffs

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LeBron James said he will take time to consider his future after the Los Angeles Lakers were swept out of the NBA …

Japan baseball to punish dangerous swings after umpire hit

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Japanese baseball has adopted a rule to punish players for dangerous swings, as an umpire remains unconscious almost a …

LeBron's Lakers eliminated from NBA playoffs as Thunder seal sweep

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The Oklahoma City Thunder swept the Los Angeles Lakers out of the NBA playoffs on Monday, winning 115-110 to wrap up a …

US 'golden generation' raises World Cup hosts' expectations

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With home advantage, a forgiving group draw, and a talented roster widely dubbed the United States' "golden generation," …

New Zealand boss Rennie calls up Henry to be All Blacks selector

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World Cup-winning former coach Graham Henry has been appointed as an All Blacks selector, New Zealand boss Dave Rennie …

Mitchell magic as Cavs down Pistons to level series

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Donovan Mitchell went on a record-tying second-half scoring spree as the Cleveland Cavaliers bagged a series-leveling …

India's Dravid to co-own Dublin Guardians in European T20 league

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Former India captain Rahul Dravid has been named co-owner of the Dublin Guardians in the new European T20 Premier …

After backlash, Mexico cancels plan to cut school year for World Cup

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Mexico canceled plans to shorten its school year ahead of the World Cup after widespread backlash from parents, think …

Golfers ready for 'crazy' Aronimink greens at PGA

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Top-ranked defending champion Scottie Scheffler and a host of world-class rivals took their first practice rounds on …

England's sizzling Fitzpatricks seek major glory at PGA

May 11 2026

Matt and Alex Fitzpatrick, English brothers and two of the world's hottest golfers, are housemates this week as they …

Leeds draw leaves Spurs in relegation peril

May 11 2026

Mathys Tel was hero and villain as Tottenham drew 1-1 at home to Leeds on Monday -- a result that leaves their Premier …

Leeds draw leaves Spurs deep in relegation peril

May 11 2026

Mathys Tel was the hero and villain as Tottenham drew 1-1 at home against Leeds on Monday -- a result that leaves their …

Napoli's Champions League spot in balance after last-gasp Bologna defeat

May 11 2026

Napoli's bid to reach next season's Champions League was still in the balance on Monday after falling to late 3-2 home …

Curacao World Cup preparations rocked as coach resigns

May 11 2026

World Cup debutants Curacao have parted company with head coach Fred Rutten just one month before the tournament kicks …

Sinner in derby with qualifier Pellegrino after strolling into Italian Open last 16

May 11 2026

Jannik Sinner set up a David v Goliath clash with countryman Andrea Pellegrino in the last 16 of the Italian Open after …

Axar Patel, Miller lead Delhi to record-breaking win over Punjab

May 11 2026

Delhi Capitals rode on blistering half-centuries from skipper Axar Patel and David Miller to mount a record chase and …

Patel, Miller lead Delhi to record-breaking win over Punjab

May 11 2026

Delhi Capitals rode on blistering half-centuries from skipper Axar Patel and David Miller to mount a record chase and …

Wembanyama escapes playoff suspension after ejection: NBA source

May 11 2026

San Antonio's Victor Wembanyama, ejected Sunday for elbowing an opponent in the face, will not face any further …

Sinner demolishes Popyrin to stroll into Italian Open last 16

May 11 2026

Jannik Sinner breezed into the last 16 of the Italian Open on Monday after swatting aside Alexei Popyrin in straight …

England women's great Mead to leave Arsenal at the end of the season

May 11 2026

England forward Beth Mead will leave Arsenal when her contract expires at the end of the season, it was announced …

Lewis-Skelly says leaders Arsenal know 'job is not yet done'

May 11 2026

Myles Lewis-Skelly is adamant Arsenal know better than anyone what they must do to secure the club's first Premier …

Every goalie 'illegally blocked' says West Ham's Hermansen after Arsenal agony

May 11 2026

West Ham goalkeeper Mads Hermansen believes pushing and shoving at corners in Premier League has become a major problem …

Man City boss Guardiola backs Marmoush to play big role in run-in

May 11 2026

Pep Guardiola expects Manchester City striker Omar Marmoush to have a key role in the closing stages of the English …

Party's over: China tells fans to end birthday blowouts for sport idols

May 11 2026

Chinese officials have warned fans against holding big birthday celebrations in honour of national team athletes, saying …

Domestic dominance not enough, Barca's ambition is European glory

May 11 2026

As the dust settles on Barcelona's title celebrations, the cava bottles are sent for recycling and the open-top bus …

Spurs star Wembanyama ejected for elbowing Wolves' Reid

May 11 2026

San Antonio's Victor Wembanyama was ejected for elbowing Minnesota's Naz Reid in the jaw in the second quarter of the …

Knicks sweep past 76ers into NBA Eastern Conference finals

May 11 2026

The New York Knicks used a stunning three-point barrage to crush Philadelphia 144-114 and advance in the NBA playoffs on …

The first 48-team World Cup -- more opportunities, less jeopardy?

May 11 2026

The 2026 World Cup will be the first to feature 48 teams, with the expansion of the field offering opportunities to …

Focus, longevity: Scheffler-McIlroy rivalry sparks mutual admiration

May 11 2026

Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler, who together have won four of the past five major titles, have impressed each other …

PSG all but secure Ligue 1 title with two games to spare

May 11 2026

Paris Saint-Germain effectively wrapped up another Ligue 1 title on Sunday as a 1-0 win over Brest left them six points …

Arsenal on brink of Premier League title, Villa slip up in Champions League chase

May 11 2026

Arsenal are on the brink of a first Premier League title in 22 years after surviving a hugely contentious finale to beat …

Norwegian rookie Reitan wins PGA Truist Championship

May 10 2026

Kristoffer Reitan, a PGA Tour rookie from Norway, won a back-nine shootout in Sunday's final round to seize his first …

'I'll never forget this day': Barca's Flick after Liga triumph

May 10 2026

Hours after the death of his father, Barcelona coach Hansi Flick led the Catalan giants to a second straight La Liga …

Le Garrec guides La Rochelle past Racing in Top 14

May 10 2026

Nolann Le Garrec scored 18 points to help guide La Rochelle to a nail-biting 26-24 victory over Racing 92 in Top 14 …

Aussie Herbert wins LIV Golf Virginia title

May 10 2026

Australian Lucas Herbert captured his first LIV Golf title in wire-to-wire fashion on Sunday, holding off Spain's Sergio …

Crisis club Milan's Champions League return at risk, Como in Europe

May 10 2026

AC Milan slumped into a full-blown crisis on Sunday after a 3-2 home defeat to Atalanta put their Champions League …

Barca claim La Liga title with Clasico win over Real Madrid

May 10 2026

Barcelona secured their 29th Spanish league title after beating Real Madrid 2-0 in the Clasico on Sunday.

Key factors behind Barca's La Liga title triumph

May 10 2026

Hansi Flick's Barcelona successfully retained their La Liga title, clinching victory on Sunday, after beating rivals …

Snedeker captures PGA Myrtle Beach Classic title

May 10 2026

Brandt Snedeker fired a five-under par 66 in Sunday's final round to win the PGA Tour Myrtle Beach Classic and snap an …

Arsenal glimpse title glory as VAR 'earthquake' rocks Premier League

May 10 2026

Arsenal are within touching distance of their first Premier League crown for 22 years after a VAR "earthquake" rocked …

Wizards win NBA Draft Lottery to capture first pick

May 10 2026

The Washington Wizards, who had the worst record in the NBA this past season, won the NBA Draft Lottery on Sunday to …

Leaders Bengaluru edge to last-ball win over Mumbai

May 10 2026

Rasikh Salam scrambled two runs off the final delivery from Raj Bawa as Royal Challengers Bengaluru returned to winning …

Jeeno defends title at LPGA Mizuho Americas Open

May 10 2026

World number two Jeeno Thitikul fired a three-under par 69 to hold off China's Yin Ruoning and win her second …

Three talking points from the Premier League

May 10 2026

Arsenal are closing in on a first Premier League title for 22 years after the decision to rule out a late West Ham …

Arteta praises 'brave' officials after ruling out West Ham equaliser for 'clear foul'

May 10 2026

Mikel Arteta praised referee Chris Kavanagh and the VAR officials for their "brave" decision to disallow Callum Wilson's …

Prizmic follows Djokovic exploit by reaching Italian Open last 16

May 10 2026

Dino Prizmic followed up knocking out Novak Djokovic from the Italian Open by beating France's Ugo Humbert 6-1, 7-5 on …

West Ham's Bowen slams decision to rule out Wilson goal against Arsenal

May 10 2026

West Ham captain Jarrod Bowen blasted the controversial decision to disallow Callum Wilson's stoppage-time goal in …

Arsenal survive VAR drama to move closer to title with dramatic win at West Ham

May 10 2026

Arsenal moved closer to the Premier League title in controversial fashion as a hugely contentious decision to disallow …

Jorge Martin wins French MotoGP and Ogura ends Japan's drought

May 10 2026

Jorge Martin overtook MotoGP championship leader Marco Bezzecchi on the penultimate lap to win the French Grand Prix on …

Record-equalling Patel sets up Chennai victory over Lucknow in IPL

May 10 2026

Urvil Patel smashed a record-equalling half-century but it was impact player Prashant Veer who steered Chennai Super …

French rookie Magnier wins his second stage of Giro d'Italia

May 10 2026

Paul Magnier showed nous beyond his years by snatching victory at Sofia in the third stage of the Giro d'Italia to pip …

Bangladesh-Pakistan Test evenly poised after Mehidy takes 5 wickets

May 10 2026

Mehidy Hasan Miraz claimed five wickets to give Bangladesh a slender lead after Pakistan debutant Azan Awais hit 103 on …

Prizmic follows up on Djokovic exploit by reaching Italian Open last 16

May 10 2026

Dino Prizmic followed up on knocking Novak Djokovic from the Italian Open by beating France's Ugo Humbert 6-1, 7-5 on …

Barcelona need a point against Real Madrid to win La Liga

May 10 2026

Barcelona only need a draw against Real Madrid in a high-stakes Clasico to clinch back-to-back La Liga titles later …

Adam Yates out of Giro d'Italia with concussion after crash

May 10 2026

British rider Adam Yates has been forced to withdraw from the Giro d'Italia with concussion before Sunday's third stage …

Anxiety, anticipation as World Cup one-month countdown begins

May 10 2026

The one-month countdown to the 2026 World Cup gets under way on Monday with anticipation crashing into anxiety as …

Japan baseball umpires wear 29 in tribute to unconscious colleague

May 10 2026

Professional baseball umpires across Japan wore the number 29 on their helmets in solidarity with a colleague who is …

Thunder top Lakers for 3-0 NBA series lead, Cavs claw back against Pistons

May 10 2026

The Oklahoma City Thunder used another explosive second half to beat LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers 131-108 on …

Japan's Mitoma injured as World Cup looms

May 10 2026

Japan's Kaoru Mitoma could face a battle to be fit for next month's World Cup after suffering an apparent hamstring …

Coach Umaga says Pasifika uncertainty is taking a toll on players

May 10 2026

Moana Pasifika coach Tana Umaga said uncertainty about the club's future beyond this month was affecting on-field …

Fitzpatrick storms into lead at PGA Truist Championship

May 09 2026

England's Alex Fitzpatrick stormed into a one-shot lead at the Truist Championship on Saturday, firing a seven-under-par …

Dubois climbs off the canvas to become two-time world heavyweight champion

May 09 2026

Daniel Dubois recovered from two early knockdowns to win a second world heavyweight boxing title with an 11th-round …

Cavaliers top Pistons to trim deficit in NBA playoff series

May 09 2026

The Cleveland Cavaliers, fueled by 35 points from Donovan Mitchell and a bravura finish from James Harden, grabbed a …

Japan, Qatar drawn together in Asian Cup finals

May 09 2026

Record winners Japan were drawn in the same group as champions Qatar for next year's AFC Asian Cup, while hosts Saudi …

Bastia crowd trouble delays Le Mans Ligue 1 promotion party

May 09 2026

Le Mans will have to wait to see if they are promoted to Ligue 1 after their game at Bastia on Saturday was suspended …

Dupont inspires Toulouse past Toulon, Montauban relegated from Top 14

May 09 2026

France scrum-half Antoine Dupont starred as Toulouse eased past Toulon 51-27 in the French Top 14 on Saturday as …

Sevilla strike late to boost survival hopes, Celta edge Atletico

May 09 2026

Akor Adams snatched Sevilla a late 2-1 victory over Espanyol in La Liga on Saturday to increase their chances of …

Champions Inter thump Lazio in cup final warm up

May 09 2026

Inter Milan celebrated the Serie A title by winning 3-0 at Lazio on Saturday, in a match which was also a warm up for …

Defending champ Jeeno retains lead at Mizuho Americas Open

May 09 2026

Defending champion Jeeno Thitikul fired a two-under-par 70 to take a two-shot lead into the final round of the LPGA …

Messi on target as Miami swat Toronto

May 09 2026

Lionel Messi scored one goal and set up two more as Inter Miami got back to winning ways with a 4-2 defeat of Toronto FC …

Sinner opens Italian Open account, Sabalenka suffers shock early exit

May 09 2026

Jannik Sinner got his Italian Open campaign underway on Saturday by swatting aside Sebastian Ofner 6-3, 6-4 to start his …

Man City keep title race alive, Liverpool frustrated by Chelsea

May 09 2026

Manchester City kept the pressure on Arsenal at the top of the Premier League with a 3-0 win over Brentford, while …

Kane penalty miss as Olise rescues Bayern to pile pressure on Wolfsburg

May 09 2026

Harry Kane missed a penalty but Bayern Munich beat Wolfsburg 1-0 on Saturday as RB Leipzig sealed Champions League …

Guardiola salutes Doku after Man City star dazzles in win over Brentford

May 09 2026

Pep Guardiola praised the "outstanding" Jeremy Doku for keeping Manchester City in the Premier League title race with a …

Atlanta Braves legend Cox dies: team

May 09 2026

Former Atlanta Braves manager Bobby Cox, a four-time National League Manager of the Year who guided the team to a World …

Man City beat Brentford to close gap on leaders Arsenal

May 09 2026

Manchester City kept their slender Premier League title hopes alive as Jeremy Doku inspired a 3-0 win against Brentford …

Rashid Khan bowls Gujarat to 77-run win over Rajasthan

May 09 2026

Rashid Khan took four wickets for 33 runs as Gujarat Titans bowled out Rajasthan Royals for a 77-run win in the IPL on …

Piccardo quadruple relegates Montauban from Top 14

May 09 2026

Montauban were relegated from the French Top 14 on Saturday after Montpellier's Argentina centre Justo Piccardo scored …

Vingegaard shows intent on Giro climb as Silva takes pink

May 09 2026

Race favourite Jonas Vingegaard made his rivals sweat Saturday on stage 2 of the Giro d'Italia, a hilly 221km course won …

Sabalenka suffers early Italian Open exit ahead of Sinner bow

May 09 2026

Aryna Sabalenka became the second star name dumped out of the Italian Open when she suffered a shock third-round exit on …