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Indonesia wait for Olympic football goes on after Uzbekistan defeat

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Indonesia were knocked out of the Under-23 Asian Cup Monday after a 2-0 semi-final defeat to Uzbekistan, forcing the …

Wembanyama in France: NBA Spurs to play Pacers in Paris in January

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French NBA rookie superstar Victor Wembanyama will play in Paris next season when the San Antonio Spurs face Indiana …

Premier League clubs agree new spending cap - reports

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Premier League clubs have reportedly agreed in principle to introduce a spending cap to limit the gap in financial …

England rugby star Billy Vunipola convicted of assault in Mallorca

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England and Saracens forward Billy Vunipola was convicted of assault and injuring a police officer in Mallorca, a …

India cricket fans defy heatwave warning for IPL clash

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Indian cricket fan Harshit Singal always jumps at the chance to watch a match -- even when the worst heatwave in memory …

Bayern ready for 'extraordinary' Bellingham, says Tuchel

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Bayern Munich manager Thomas Tuchel said Monday his side were ready for the threat posed by "extraordinary" Real Madrid …

England rugby star Billy Vunipola fined after arrest in Mallorca

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England and Saracens forward Billy Vunipola was arrested and fined for "attacking the law and causing injury" following …

Rubiales denies 'irregularities' in Spanish football corruption probe

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Disgraced former Spanish football federation chief Luis Rubiales denied any financial "irregularities" on Monday after …

Jabeur wants 'more respect' for women after reaching Madrid quarters

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Tunisian tennis star Ons Jabeur on Monday called out organisers of European tournaments for failing to "respect" women …

Ake confident Man City can overhaul Arsenal in title race

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Nathan Ake is confident Manchester City will hold their nerve to overhaul Arsenal in the tension-filled Premier League …

Man Utd's Antony fuelled by critics amid difficult season

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Manchester United winger Antony says criticism of his spluttering form this season is fuelling his desire to prove his …

Tearful Thiago Silva to leave Chelsea at end of season

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Brazilian defender Thiago Silva will leave Chelsea at the end of the season after a "dream" four-year spell at Stamford …

England rugby star Billy Vunipola arrested in Mallorca: reports

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England and Saracens forward Billy Vunipola has been tasered and arrested following an alleged violent incident in …

African players in Europe: Gueye clinches survival for Everton

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Senegal midfielder Idrissa Gueye assured Everton of Premier League football next season by scoring the goal that beat …

New Zealand swim star Pascoe pulls out of Paris Paralympics

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New Zealand's most decorated Paralympian Sophie Pascoe announced Monday that she will not compete at the Paralympic …

Timberwolves sweep Suns out of NBA playoffs as Clippers, Knicks win

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The Minnesota Timberwolves, powered by 40 points from Anthony Edwards, swept Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns out of …

New Zealand skipper Williamson set for sixth T20 World Cup

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Captain Kane Williamson will play at his sixth Twenty20 World Cup in June after New Zealand named an experienced 15-man …

Clippers thwart Mavs' comeback bid, Brunson's 47 points fuel Knicks win

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James Harden and Paul George combined for 66 points as the Los Angeles Clippers survived an epic Dallas comeback bid to …

Australia's Green retains title at LPGA LA Championship

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Australia's Hannah Green defended her title at the LPGA's Los Angeles Championship with a three stroke victory on Sunday …

After title win, Mbappe and PSG have sights set on treble

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Paris Saint-Germain are hoping their latest Ligue 1 title, secured on Sunday with three games to spare, will be just the …

England stars Kane and Bellingham headline Bayern-Real Madrid battle

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If Harry Kane is to win the Champions League with Bayern Munich and claim a first career trophy, he will have to get …

Madrid wary of 'bestia negra' Bayern in 'European Clasico'

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Real Madrid have their sights set on a Liga and Champions League double, but to lift the latter they must find a way …

Clark pleased after first WNBA training camp practice session

Apr 28 2024

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark, the top pick of the WNBA Draft after a record-shattering college career, said she was …

All-female team referee Serie A match for first time

Apr 28 2024

An all-female referee team took charge of a Serie A game for the first time on Sunday with the landmark occasion coming …

Clippers fend off Mavs' epic comeback bid, Brunson's 47 points fuel Knicks win

Apr 28 2024

James Harden and Paul George combined for 66 points as the Los Angeles Clippers survived a 31-point Dallas comeback bid …

Thunder's Daigneault named NBA Coach of the Year

Apr 28 2024

Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault was named the 2024 NBA Coach of the Year, the league announced on …

McIlroy and Lowry win playoff for PGA New Orleans team victory

Apr 28 2024

Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry won the PGA Tour's Zurich Classic of New Orleans team event on Sunday after a playoff win …

Alcaraz passes 'test of fire', Sabalenka survives in Madrid Open

Apr 28 2024

Carlos Alcaraz passed a "test of fire" to breeze into the Madrid Open last 16 with a straight sets victory over Thiago …

Lyles wins 100 at Bermuda meet with wind-aided 9.96 effort

Apr 28 2024

Reigning world 100- and 200-meters champion Noah Lyles cruised to a 100m victory in a wind-aided 9.96 seconds at …

Paris Saint-Germain win Ligue 1 title after Monaco defeat

Apr 28 2024

Paris Saint-Germain were confirmed as Ligue 1 champions on Sunday without playing after closest challengers Monaco lost …

New Zealand's McLaughlin wins second straight Alabama IndyCar race

Apr 28 2024

New Zealand's Scott McLaughlin, stung as part of a Penske Racing cheating scandal, captured his fifth career IndyCar …

Brunson sets Knicks record with 47 to lead New York over 76ers

Apr 28 2024

Jalen Brunson scored a New York playoff record 47 points to lead the Knicks to a 97-92 victory over Philadelphia and a …

Shirt shrift: Three disputes over football jerseys

Apr 28 2024

For the second week in succession, the African Confederation Cup semi-final between Renaissance Berkane and Algerian …

Three talking points from the Premier League

Apr 28 2024

The Premier League is down to a two-horse race between Manchester City and Arsenal after Liverpool's slim title chances …

New Zealand's McLaughlin defends Alabama IndyCar crown

Apr 28 2024

New Zealand's Scott McLaughlin, stung as part of a Penske Racing cheating scandal, captured his fifth career IndyCar …

Relentless Man City keep pressure on Arsenal in Premier League title race

Apr 28 2024

Manchester City kept the heat on Premier League leaders Arsenal on Sunday, seeing off a feisty challenge from Nottingham …

Inter's Serie A title party rolls on, while Abraham saves Roma at Napoli

Apr 28 2024

Inter Milan's official Serie A title party was in full swing on Sunday as the newly-crowned champions were acclaimed by …

US Women's NBA star Parker retires

Apr 28 2024

Candace Parker, a three-time Women's NBA champion and two-time Olympic champion for the United States, announced her …

Arsenal can cope with pressure of 'beautiful' title challenge: Arteta

Apr 28 2024

Mikel Arteta believes Arsenal's tense 3-2 win at bitter rivals Tottenham proved they can cope with the pressure of their …

Inter continue Serie A title party as Abraham saves Roma at Napoli

Apr 28 2024

Inter Milan began their official Serie A title party on Sunday as the newly-crowned champions were acclaimed by crowds …

Man City see off Forest to close on Premier League leaders Arsenal

Apr 28 2024

Manchester City overcame relegation-threatened Nottingham Forest 2-0 on Sunday to close to within one point of Premier …

Brest win nine-goal derby thriller to close in on Champions League

Apr 28 2024

Brest took another big step towards qualifying for the Champions League for the first time in their history by scoring …

England's Jacks makes case for T20 World Cup inclusion with IPL ton

Apr 28 2024

England's Will Jacks on Sunday served a timely reminder for his inclusion in the T20 World Cup with a match-winning …

Lyon set up Barcelona Women's Champions League final showdown

Apr 28 2024

Record eight-time winners Lyon will face holders Barcelona in the final of the Women's Champions League next month after …

Inter continue Serie A title party as Bologna slip in Champions League bid

Apr 28 2024

Inter Milan began their official Serie A title party on Sunday as the newly-crowned champions set off on a parade around …

Arsenal survive Spurs fightback to boost title charge

Apr 28 2024

Arsenal held on for a pulsating 3-2 win over arch rivals Tottenham in the north London derby to keep their grip on top …

Kohli slams strike-rate talk and pundits 'from the box'

Apr 28 2024

India's Virat Kohli on Sunday hit back at critics taking aim at his hitting prowess in T20 cricket after he slammed a …

Champion Alcaraz passes 'test of fire' to reach Madrid Open last 16

Apr 28 2024

Carlos Alcaraz passed a "test of fire" to breeze into the Madrid Open last 16 with a straight sets victory over Thiago …

Rodriguez wins Tour de Romandie as Godon edges final stage

Apr 28 2024

Ineos Grenadier rider Carlos Rodriguez won the Tour de Romandie on Sunday as Dorian Godon took the sprint in the fifth …

Jacks hits ton as Bengaluru crush Gujarat in IPL

Apr 28 2024

England batsman Will Jacks smashed an unbeaten 41-ball 100 as Royal Challengers Bengaluru hammered Gujarat Titans by …

Two-time defending world champion Bagnaia denies Marquez fairytale win

Apr 28 2024

Two-time defending world champion Francesco Bagnaia won his third successive Spanish MotoGP denying home favourite Marc …

Rybakina, Rublev reach Madrid Open last 16

Apr 28 2024

Women's world number four Elena Rybakina eased to a 6-1, 6-4 win over Egypt's Mayar Sherif to reach the Madrid Open last …

Inter beat Torino to continue Serie A title party

Apr 28 2024

Inter Milan celebrated the Serie A title in front of their home fans on Sunday with a straightforward 2-0 win over …

Former Chelsea manager Villas-Boas elected president of FC Porto

Apr 28 2024

Former Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur manager Andre Villas-Boas has been elected president of Portuguese football giants …

Romantic Warrior makes history with third QE II Cup win in Hong Kong

Apr 28 2024

Romantic Warrior made history with a third victory in the Group One QE II Cup on Sunday while the great Golden Sixty …

Kirsten, Gillespie named as cricket coaches for Pakistan

Apr 28 2024

Pakistan Sunday announced former South African opener Gary Kirsten and ex-Australian paceman Jason Gillespie as head …

Katsuragawa makes it back-to-back DP World Tour wins for Japan

Apr 28 2024

Yuto Katsuragawa continued Japan's recent success on the DP World Tour after shooting a final-round 63 to win the ISPS …

Steele stays strong to win maiden LIV Golf title in Adelaide

Apr 28 2024

Former PGA Tour stalwart Brendan Steele captured his maiden LIV Golf title Sunday in Adelaide, keeping his cool to hold …

Katsuragawa shoots 63 to win on DP World Tour's return to Japan

Apr 28 2024

Japan's Yuto Katsuragawa shot a final-round 63 to win the ISPS Handa Championship on Sunday as the Europe-based DP World …

LeBron stars as Lakers stay alive with win over Nuggets

Apr 28 2024

The Los Angeles Lakers, fueled by 30 points from superstar LeBron James, stayed alive in the NBA playoffs on Saturday …

Messi scores two more as Miami win 4-1 at New England

Apr 28 2024

Lionel Messi continued his rich vein of scoring in MLS, finding the target twice as league leaders Inter Miami came from …

Interest in hosting Olympics 'never so high', says IOC boss

Apr 28 2024

Despite threats from climate change, AI-enhanced doping or competition from e-sports, the boss of the International …

Aussies Green, Kim share lead at LPGA LA Championship

Apr 28 2024

Defending champion Hannah Green fired a one-under par 70 as the leaders struggled and joined fellow Australian Grace Kim …

Celtics beat the Heat to regain control, Thunder roll to 3-0 lead

Apr 28 2024

The Boston Celtics turned the tables on Miami in dominant style Saturday, routing the Heat 104-84 to take a 2-1 lead in …

Olympic champion Jacobs gets season underway with 10.11 time

Apr 27 2024

Defending Olympic 100 meters champion Marcell Jacobs posted a time of 10.11 seconds to finish second in the East Coast …

Lillard, Giannis doubtful for Bucks in crucial NBA playoff game

Apr 27 2024

Damian Lillard was listed as doubtful by the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday for their crucial NBA playoff game on Sunday, …

Blair and Fishburn lead heading into Zurich Classic final round

Apr 27 2024

American pair Zac Blair and Patrick Fishburn led by a stroke after the third round of the PGA Tour's Zurich Classic of …

NFL Chiefs eye new home after voters reject renovation tax

Apr 27 2024

The reigning Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs will consider leaving Arrowhead Stadium, their home since 1972, once …

Thunder roll past Pelicans to 3-0 NBA playoff series lead, Magic rout Cavs to pull even

Apr 27 2024

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 24 points to lead Oklahoma City in a 106-85 rout of the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday …

PSG squander chance to clinch Ligue 1 title with Le Havre draw

Apr 27 2024

Paris Saint-Germain squandered the chance to secure another Ligue 1 title on Saturday after playing out a 3-3 draw at …

Atletico, Girona close in on top four Liga finish

Apr 27 2024

Atletico Madrid earned a vital 3-1 win over Athletic Bilbao on Saturday in La Liga, striking a significant blow in the …

Liverpool's Premier League title hopes suffer blow, Sheffield Utd relegated

Apr 27 2024

Liverpool's fading Premier League title hopes were dealt a near-fatal blow on Saturday as West Ham rescued a draw …

'VAR has damaged Premier League' says Pochettino after Chelsea drama

Apr 27 2024

Mauricio Pochettino claimed VAR has damaged the Premier League after Chelsea had a late goal controversially disallowed …

'I heard monkey noises': Bilbao's Nico Williams abused at Atletico

Apr 27 2024

Athletic Bilbao forward Nico Williams said he was racially abused by "stupid people" during his team's 3-1 defeat at …

Reniewicki breaks 40-year-old Drake Relays 1,500m record

Apr 27 2024

American John Reniewicki broke a 40-year-old meet record in the men's 1,500 meters and Britain's Cindy Sember captured …

Chelsea hit back to draw in blow to Villa's top four bid

Apr 27 2024

Troubled Chelsea finally showed some spirit as they fought back from two goals down to dent Aston Villa's top four bid …

Atletico earn crucial win over Bilbao in top four race

Apr 27 2024

Atletico Madrid earned a vital 3-1 win over Athletic Bilbao on Saturday in La Liga, striking a significant blow in the …

Jamaicans sweep 400 crowns, win men's 4x100 Penn Relays title

Apr 27 2024

Karayme Bartley and Leah Anderson gave Jamaica a sweep of 400-meter titles on Saturday as global talent spread out the …

Barca reach final with 'worst decision in Women's Champions League history'

Apr 27 2024

Chelsea boss Emma Hayes claimed Barcelona benefitted from the "worst decision in Women's Champions League history" as …

Magic rout Cavaliers to level NBA playoff series

Apr 27 2024

The Orlando Magic, with 32 points from Franz Wagner and a dominant second half, thrashed the Cleveland Cavaliers 112-89 …

Nadal shines in Madrid win, warns 'needs time' to find full power

Apr 27 2024

Rafael Nadal avenged his defeat to Alex de Minaur from Barcelona with a 7-6 (8/6), 6-3 victory over the Australian on …

Dyche 'proud' after Everton secure Premier League survival

Apr 27 2024

Sean Dyche praised his Everton team after they secured Premier League survival with three games to go following a …

Leverkusen keep unbeaten streak alive, Kane eyes Bundesliga goal record

Apr 27 2024

Robert Andrich scored with the last kick of the match to extend Bayer Leverkusen's unbeaten run to a 46th game this …

Leverkusen's late heroics 'hard to explain', says Alonso

Apr 27 2024

Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso said it was "hard to explain" why his unbeaten Bundesliga champions kept snatching …

Barcelona beat Chelsea to reach Women's Champions League final

Apr 27 2024

Holders Barcelona booked their place in the Women's Champions League final with a controversial 2-0 win against Chelsea …

Depleted Milan hold Juve to close in on Champions League

Apr 27 2024

AC Milan took another step towards Champions League qualification after Saturday's goalless draw at Serie A rivals …

Martin wins crash-filled sprint at Spanish MotoGP

Apr 27 2024

Jorge Martin extended his lead in the MotoGP standings as he won the Spanish Grand Prix sprint in Jerez on Saturday …

Ten Hag pleads for patience after Man Utd blow lead again

Apr 27 2024

Erik ten Hag pleaded with fans to stay patient after misfiring Manchester United yet again blew a late lead against …

Azam and Afridi help Pakistan down New Zealand to draw T20I series

Apr 27 2024

Skipper Babar Azam hit a solid half century while spearhead Shaheen Shah Afridi grabbed four wickets as Pakistan …

Leverkusen late heroics keep unbeaten streak alive, Kane hits two in Bayern win

Apr 27 2024

Robert Andrich scored with the last kick of the match to extend Bayer Leverkusen's unbeaten run to a 46th game this …

Liverpool Premier League title hopes suffer blow, Sheffield Utd relegated

Apr 27 2024

Liverpool's fading Premier League title hopes were dealt a near-fatal blow on Saturday as West Ham rescued a draw …

Last-gasp goal stretches Leverkusen unbeaten streak

Apr 27 2024

Robert Andrich scored with the last kick of the match to extend Bayer Leverkusen's unbeaten run to 46 games this season …

England clinch third successive Women's Six Nations Grand Slam

Apr 27 2024

England completed a third straight Women's Six Nations Grand Slam when they beat France in the closing game of the …

Fraser-McGurk shines as Delhi down Mumbai in IPL, Rajasthan near play-offs

Apr 27 2024

Australia's Jake Fraser-McGurk smashed 84 off 27 deliveries to fire Delhi Capitals to 257-4 and a 10-run win over Mumbai …

England clinch Women's Six Nations Grand Slam

Apr 27 2024

England completed a third straight Women's Six Nations Grand Slam when they beat France in the closing game of the …

Kane says 'it's possible' he'll break Bundesliga season goals record

Apr 27 2024

Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane, who scored both goals in Saturday's 2-1 home win over Eintracht Frankfurt, said it's …

Mullins breaks 70 year hiatus to be crowned British champion trainer

Apr 27 2024

Irish training great Willie Mullins's extraordinary season climaxed with him becoming the first foreign-based British …

Sheffield Utd relegated from Premier League

Apr 27 2024

Sheffield United were relegated from the Premier League after a 5-1 humbling at Newcastle on Saturday.

Nadal gains De Minaur revenge in Madrid

Apr 27 2024

Rafael Nadal avenged his defeat to Alex de Minaur from Barcelona with a 7-6 (8/6), 6-3 victory over the Australian on …

Kane hits double in Bayern win as Leipzig tighten grip on fourth

Apr 27 2024

Harry Kane scored twice in Bayern Munich's 2-1 win over Eintracht Frankfurt on Saturday to set a new personal record for …

Azam, Zaman lift Pakistan to 178-5 in fifth T20I

Apr 27 2024

Skipper Babar Azam notched a solid half century to guide Pakistan to 178-5 in the fifth and final Twenty20 international …

Sheffield United relegated from Premier League after Newcastle rout

Apr 27 2024

Sheffield United were relegated from the Premier League after a 5-1 thrashing at Newcastle on Saturday.