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Barca oust Atletico to set up Clasico Copa del Rey final

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Barcelona will face rivals Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey final after Ferran Torres secured them a 1-0 win at Atletico …

Grealish dedicates Man City goal to late brother

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Manchester City star Jack Grealish dedicated his long-awaited goal in Wednesday's 2-0 win against Leicester to his late …

Slot 'hates' offside rule that gave Liverpool win over Everton

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Liverpool manager Arne Slot said he does not agree with the offside rule that meant Diogo Jota's goal stood to beat …

Grealish strikes early as Man City move up to fourth in Premier League

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Jack Grealish ended his long wait for a Premier League goal as a Manchester City side missing Erling Haaland beat …

Reims edge out fourth-tier Cannes to set up PSG French Cup final

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Reims clung on for a 2-1 victory at fourth-division Cannes on Wednesday to set up a French Cup final meeting with …

Jota wins bad-tempered derby as Liverpool move 12 points clear

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Liverpool restored their 12-point lead at the top of the Premier League after Diogo Jota's strike won a feisty …

Liverpool beat Everton as title looms, Man City win without Haaland

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Liverpool moved closer to the Premier League title with a 1-0 win in the Merseyside derby against Everton on Wednesday, …

Inter and Milan level in derby Italian Cup semi

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Inter Milan and AC Milan's Italian Cup semi-final was left finely balanced on Wednesday after the two giants of Italian …

Mourinho grabs Galatasaray coach's face after losing Istanbul derby

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Fenerbahce coach Jose Mourinho grabbed the face of his opposite number at fierce local rivals Galatasaray after a 2-1 …

Stuttgart beat Leipzig to reach German Cup final

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Stuttgart set up a German Cup final clash with third-division Arminia Bielefeld after a 3-1 win over RB Leipzig on …

LIV Golf stars playing at Doral with Masters on their minds

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Past major winners and Masters champions are preparing for Friday's start of the LIV Golf Miami event at Doral with …

'Determined' Buttler leads Gujarat to IPL win over Bengaluru

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England's Jos Buttler hammered an unbeaten 73 to lead Gujarat Titans to a thumping eight-wicket win over Royal …

Blistering Buttler leads Gujarat to IPL win over Bengaluru

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England's Jos Buttler hammered an unbeaten 73 to lead Gujarat Titans to a thumping eight-wicket win over Royal …

'I'll be back' vows Haaland after injury blow

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Erling Haaland promised "I'll be back" after the Manchester City striker learned he will be sidelined for seven weeks …

New coach Edwards adamant England can win women's cricket World Cup

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New coach Charlotte Edwards insists her England team can win the women's cricket World Cup in India later this year …

American Neilson Powless fools Visma to win Across Flanders

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American Neilson Powless won the Across Flanders cobbles classic on Wednesday, leaving Wout van Aert and his Visma team …

American Neilson Powless fools Visma to win Around Flanders

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American Neilson Powless won the Around Flanders cobbles classic on Wednesday leaving Wout van Aert and his Visma team …

Postecoglou hopes Pochettino gets Spurs return wish

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Ange Postecoglou says he does not feel "disrespected" by former Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino's stated desire to …

Barca never had financial room to register Olmo: La Liga

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La Liga said Wednesday Barcelona did not have the financial capacity to register players Dani Olmo and Pau Victor and …

Letsile Tebogo says athletics saved him from life of crime

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Olympic 200m champion Letsile Tebogo said on Wednesday he could have become a delinquent if the sport of athletics had …

Man Utd 'on right track' despite 13th Premier League defeat: Dalot

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Diogo Dalot believes Manchester United are "on the right track" despite suffering their 13th loss of a miserable Premier …

Real Madrid coach Ancelotti tells tax trial did not seek to defraud

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Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti denied having intentionally committed tax fraud on the opening day Wednesday of his …

Spain prosecutors to appeal ruling overturning Alves' rape conviction

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Spanish prosecutors said Wednesday they would a appeal a court ruling that overturned former Brazil international …

Maresca non-committal over Sancho's future at Chelsea

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Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca on Wednesday admitted Jadon Sancho "could do better" but was non-committal over the forward's …

Tsunoda embracing pressure of Red Bull debut at home Japanese GP

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Yuki Tsunoda is relishing the pressure of making his Red Bull debut in front of his home fans at the Japanese Grand …

'Outstanding' Hay shines as New Zealand seal Pakistan ODI series

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Mitch Hay's rollicking 99 not out backed by some feisty seam bowling steered New Zealand to an 84-run win over Pakistan …

Hay shines as New Zealand beat Pakistan for ODI series win

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Mitch Hay's rollicking 99 not out backed by some feisty seam bowling steered New Zealand to an 84-run win over Pakistan …

Curry drops 52 as Warriors win, Jokic bags career-high 61 in Denver loss

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Stephen Curry delivered a majestic 52-point performance as the Golden State Warriors clinched a crucial victory over the …

Real Madrid coach Ancelotti tax fraud trial set to begin

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Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti will go on trial on Wednesday for allegedly failing to declare income to Spain's tax …

'Incredible' Curry scores 52 as Warriors down Grizzlies, Bucks edge Suns

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Stephen Curry scored 52 points and Draymond Green added a triple-double as the Golden State Warriors clinched a crucial …

All eyes on Tsunoda at Japan GP after ruthless Red Bull move

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Yuki Tsunoda will be centre of attention at his home Japanese Grand Prix this weekend after joining Max Verstappen at a …

Hay shines as New Zealand make 292-8 in Pakistan ODI

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A rollicking 99 not out by Mitch Hay lifted New Zealand to 292-8 in the second one-day international against Pakistan in …

Real Madrid hold Real Sociedad in eight-goal thriller to reach Copa del Rey final

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Real Madrid edged into the Copa del Rey final with a thrilling 4-4 draw against Real Sociedad after extra time on …

Nottingham Forest beat Man Utd, Saka scores on Arsenal return

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Nottingham Forest beat Manchester United 1-0 to close in on Champions League football next season as Bukayo Saka scored …

Nuno salutes 'special' Elanga after stunning strike fires Forest

Apr 01 2025

Nuno Espirito Santo hailed Anthony Elanga after the "special" Nottingham Forest winger's wonder-goal sealed a 1-0 win …

Saka scores on return as Arsenal beat Fulham

Apr 01 2025

Bukayo Saka marked his return from a lengthy injury absence with a goal as Arsenal beat Fulham 2-1 on Tuesday to cut the …

PSG survive scare against Dunkerque to reach French Cup final

Apr 01 2025

Holders Paris Saint-Germain survived a major scare by coming from two goals down to beat second-tier outsiders Dunkerque …

Sundowns edge Esperance as crowd violence mars quarter-final

Apr 01 2025

Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa edged Esperance of Tunisia 1-0 on Tuesday in a CAF Champions League quarter-final …

Third-division Bielefeld shock holders Leverkusen in German Cup

Apr 01 2025

German Cup holders Bayer Leverkusen suffered a shock 2-1 elimination at Arminia Bielefeld in the semi-finals of the …

Elanga wonder-goal sinks Man Utd as Forest eye Champions League berth

Apr 01 2025

Nottingham Forest moved a step closer to qualifying for the Champions League as Anthony Elanga's superb solo goal sealed …

Ball-blasting 'Torpedo bats' making waves across MLB opening weekend

Apr 01 2025

New "torpedo" baseball bats are making waves across America's national pastime, triggering an explosion of home runs in …

NFL club owners back dynamic kickoffs, delay tush push vote

Apr 01 2025

NFL team owners voted Tuesday to make the "dynamic kickoff" a permanent rule change while delaying a vote on banning the …

Prabhsimran powers Punjab to IPL win over Lucknow

Apr 01 2025

Wicketkeeper-batsman Prabhsimran Singh scored an explosive 69 off 34 balls as Punjab Kings cruised to an eight-wicket …

Tiger's April Foolishness: plan to play Masters just a joke

Apr 01 2025

Tiger Woods took to social media on Tuesday to play an April Fool's prank on golf fans, giving false hope he could …

Gulf between Everton and Liverpool has never been bigger, says Moyes

Apr 01 2025

Everton boss David Moyes believes the gap between his side and Premier League leaders Liverpool has never been bigger as …

Southampton boss Juric desperate to avoid Premier League 'worst team' tag

Apr 01 2025

Southampton manager Ivan Juric has challenged his beleaguered players to prove they are not the worst team in Premier …

Former captain Edwards named new England women's cricket coach

Apr 01 2025

Former captain Charlotte Edwards has been appointed as the new head coach of the England women's team, the England and …

Haaland ruled out for up to seven weeks: Man City boss Guardiola

Apr 01 2025

Erling Haaland will be out of action for up to seven weeks after suffering an ankle injury, Manchester City manager Pep …

Haaland ruled out for up to seven weeks: Guardiola

Apr 01 2025

Erling Haaland will be out of action for up to seven weeks after suffering an ankle injury, Manchester City manager Pep …

Trophies are what count: Barca's Flick before Atletico cup clash

Apr 01 2025

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said Tuesday his team will be judged on what silverware they win this season, regardless of …

Howe targets 'game-changing' Champions League return for Newcastle

Apr 01 2025

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe is targeting a "game-changing" return to the Champions League after the club ended their …

Three things on Australia's former Russian tennis star Daria Kasatkina

Apr 01 2025

Daria Kasatkina has been ranked as high as number eight in the women's tennis world rankings but the openly gay player …

Liverpool's Slot unfazed by Alexander-Arnold Real Madrid links

Apr 01 2025

Arne Slot says Liverpool remain laser-focused on their Premier League title challenge despite reports Trent …

Russia-born Kasatkina says 'didn't have much choice' after Australia switch

Apr 01 2025

Daria Kasatkina has said she "didn't have much choice" after the openly gay world number 12 switched allegiances from …

South Korean baseball put on hold after fan killed at stadium

Apr 01 2025

Matches across South Korean baseball were cancelled on Tuesday after a fan died when a piece of metal at a stadium fell …

Celtics, Thunder power toward NBA playoffs, Lakers shoot down Rockets

Apr 01 2025

Veteran Al Horford turned back the clock to help the NBA champion Boston Celtics notch a ninth straight victory and nab …

Sam Kerr has 'full support' of Australia squad, vice-captain says

Apr 01 2025

Sam Kerr should "definitely" remain skipper of the Australian women's football squad and has the full backing of her …

Teenage opener Konstas gets Australia contract with Ashes on horizon

Apr 01 2025

Explosive young opening batsman Sam Konstas was on Tuesday awarded his first central contract by Cricket Australia for …

New Zealand Rugby and Ineos settle sponsorship dispute

Apr 01 2025

New Zealand Rugby said Tuesday it had reached a settlement with Ineos, the British chemicals giant, after earlier this …

Team New Zealand fails in bid to host 2027 America's Cup

Apr 01 2025

Trophy holders Team New Zealand have failed in a bid to host the 2027 America's Cup, saying Tuesday they could not …

Wrexham reap financial rewards of Hollywood tie-up

Apr 01 2025

Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have helped Welsh football club Wrexham secure record financial …

Aston Martin to sell stake in Formula One team

Apr 01 2025

Luxury carmaker Aston Martin Lagonda said on Monday it planned to sell its minority stake in the Aston Martin Aramco …

Banana man Ashwani Kumar powers Mumbai to first IPL win of season

Mar 31 2025

A sparkling debut performance by medium pacer Ashwani Kumar, powered up by a single banana, helped Mumbai Indians …

Fernandes 'not going anywhere', says Man Utd boss Amorim

Mar 31 2025

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes was told by manager Ruben Amorim on Monday that he is "not going anywhere" …

Haaland sidelined by injury in major Man City blow

Mar 31 2025

Manchester City were dealt a major blow on Monday with leading scorer Erling Haaland set for a spell on the sidelines …

Swing king Ashwani Kumar powers Mumbai to first IPL win of season

Mar 31 2025

A sparkling debut performance by medium pacer Ashwani Kumar helped IPL powerhouses Mumbai Indians register their first …

Brathwaite quits as West Indies Test skipper, Hope takes white-ball charge

Mar 31 2025

Kraigg Brathwaite quit as West Indies Test captain on Monday after four years in charge while ODI skipper Shai Hope was …

'No excuses' for tired Forest against Man Utd, says Nuno

Mar 31 2025

Nuno Espirito Santo says high-flying Nottingham Forest will adopt a "no-excuses" policy for their Premier League clash …

England Test captain Stokes to miss early county games in fitness battle

Mar 31 2025

Ben Stokes is not expected to play in the early rounds of the County Championship as he battles to be fit to lead …

Yes, oui, Cannes! Glamour name eyes place in French Cup final

Mar 31 2025

The French Cup is a tournament with a reputation for producing upsets and Cannes are the latest name dreaming of a shock …

'Different energy' at Man Utd after mini-revival, says Amorim

Mar 31 2025

Ruben Amorim says the "energy is different" at Manchester United after a mini-revival but admits their confidence is …

Mbappe can be Real Madrid 'legend' like Ronaldo: Ancelotti

Mar 31 2025

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said Monday superstar striker Kylian Mbappe is capable of becoming a legend at the …

Saka 'ready to go' for Arsenal after long injury lay-off: Arteta

Mar 31 2025

Bukayo Saka is "ready to go" for Arsenal after three months out with a hamstring injury, manager Mikel Arteta said on …

Three talking points ahead of clay-court season

Mar 31 2025

Czech teenager Jakub Mensik and Aryna Sabalenka emerged victorious at the Miami Open last weekend, but their attentions …

Saka 'ready to go' after long injury lay-off: Arteta

Mar 31 2025

Bukayo Saka is "ready to go" for Arsenal after three months out with a hamstring injury, manager Mikel Arteta said on …

Ingebrigtsen Sr, on trial for abusing Olympic champion, says he was 'overly protective'

Mar 31 2025

On trial for abusing his son, athletics star Jakob Ingebrigtsen, and his daughter, Gjert Ingebrigtsen on Monday told a …

Arsenal, Tottenham to play pre-season North London derby in Hong Kong

Mar 31 2025

Arsenal will play Tottenham in a pre-season friendly in Hong Kong, the first North London derby to be held outside the …

Tsunoda targets podium finish in Japan after 'unreal' Red Bull move

Mar 31 2025

Yuki Tsunoda has targeted a podium finish at his home Japanese Grand Prix this weekend after his "unreal" promotion to …

At his academy, Romanian legend Hagi shapes future champions

Mar 31 2025

A huge mural of Gheorghe Hagi graces his football academy, a reminder of Romania's spectacular performance at the 1994 …

Referee's lunch break saved Miami winner Mensik from early exit

Mar 31 2025

Czech teenager Jakub Mensik, who stunned Novak Djokovic in the Miami Open final on Sunday, said had it not been for a …

Djokovic refuses to discuss eye ailment after shock Miami loss

Mar 31 2025

Novak Djokovic refused to discuss the evident eye problem he suffered before Sunday's Miami Open final defeat to …

Mensik shocks Djokovic to win Miami Open

Mar 31 2025

Czech teenager Jakub Mensik upset Novak Djokovic 7-6 (7/4), 7-6 (7/4) to win the Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium on …

Mitchell magic as Cavs bag 60th win, Pistons and T'Wolves brawl

Mar 31 2025

Donovan Mitchell led from the front as the Cleveland Cavaliers bagged their 60th win of the NBA season with a 127-122 …

Mensik upsets Djokovic to win Miami Open

Mar 31 2025

Czech teenager Jakub Mensik upset Novak Djokovic 7-6 (7/4), 7-6 (7/4) to win the Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium on …

Kim Hyo-joo tops Vu in playoff to win LPGA Ford Championship

Mar 31 2025

South Korea's Kim Hyo-joo rolled in a six-foot birdie putt at the first playoff hole to win the LPGA Ford Championship …

'Basketbrawl' as seven ejected in Pistons-Wolves clash

Mar 31 2025

Seven players and members of coaching staff were ejected after a wild brawl broke out during the Minnesota Timberwolves' …

Mitchell magic as Cavs down Clippers to bag 60th win

Mar 31 2025

Donovan Mitchell led from the front as the Cleveland Cavaliers bagged their 60th win of the NBA season with a 127-122 …

Australia open door for Kerr's return as Matildas captain

Mar 31 2025

Football Australia on Monday opened the door for Sam Kerr's return as Matildas captain, saying they would take no …

The Premier League's unlikely pretenders to Champions League riches

Mar 31 2025

The battle for a place in the Champions League is the focus of attention in the final two months of the Premier League …

Marmoush fires Man City into FA Cup semis after Haaland limps off

Mar 31 2025

Manchester City came from behind to reach the FA Cup semi-finals for a record seventh consecutive season with a 2-1 win …

Caps' Ovechkin scores 890th goal, five shy of Gretzky's NHL record

Mar 30 2025

Alex Ovechkin scored his 890th NHL goal on Sunday, moving five away from breaking Wayne Gretzky's record of 894 in his …

Lee holds off Scheffler to clinch maiden PGA win at Houston Open

Mar 30 2025

Australia's Min Woo Lee held off a final day charge from world number one Scottie Scheffler to clinch his first PGA Tour …

Napoli beat Milan to stay on heels of Serie A leaders Inter

Mar 30 2025

Napoli stayed on the heels of Serie A leaders Inter Milan on Sunday after beating AC Milan 2-1 to remain three points …

Barca restore Liga lead in Girona romp

Mar 30 2025

Robert Lewandowski bagged a brace as Barcelona eased to a 4-1 victory over Girona to move three points clear at the top …

Bagnaia ends Marc Marquez run with 'fantastic' USA MotoGP success

Mar 30 2025

Francesco Bagnaia hailed a "fantastic" win in an eventful Grand Prix of the Americas on Sunday to end crash-victim Marc …

Bagnaia wins USA MotoGP after Marc Marquez crash

Mar 30 2025

Francesco Bagnaia won an eventful Grand Prix of the Americas on Sunday to end crash-victim Marc Marquez's perfect start …

Inter six points clear in Serie A after squeezing past Udinese

Mar 30 2025

Inter Milan continued their march towards a second straight Serie A title with a tense 2-1 win over Udinese which moved …

Starc, Rana shine as Delhi and Rajasthan register IPL wins

Mar 30 2025

Mitchell Starc claimed his first five-wicket haul in T20 cricket and Nitish Rana smashed a 36-ball 81 as Delhi Capitals …

Dortmund beat Mainz to keep Champions League hopes alive

Mar 30 2025

Maximilian Beier scored twice as Borussia Dortmund won 3-1 at home to Mainz in the Bundesliga on Sunday, keeping their …

Rana, Hasaranga help Rajasthan to first season win in IPL

Mar 30 2025

Nitish Rana's batting blitz combined with a four-wicket haul by Sri Lankan spinner Wanindu Hasaranga led Rajasthan …

Dortmund beat Mainz to keep European hopes alive

Mar 30 2025

Maximilian Beier scored twice as Borussia Dortmund won 3-1 at home to Mainz in the Bundesliga on Sunday, keeping their …

Ajax down rivals PSV and close in on Eredivisie title

Mar 30 2025

Ajax won 2-0 at arch-rivals PSV Eindhoven on Sunday, taking the Amsterdam giants one step closer to a 37th Dutch league …